PSP Model Differences: Fat (1000) vs Slim (2000/3000) vs Go

Four main PSP hardware revisions exist. Key specs compared:

Feature	PSP-1000 (Fat)	PSP-2000 (Slim & Lite)	PSP-3000 (Brite)	PSP-N1000 (Go)
Release	Dec 2004	Sep 2007	Oct 2008	Oct 2009
Weight	280g	189g	189g	158g
Thickness	23mm	19mm	19mm	16.5mm (closed)
Screen	4.3" 480x272 LCD	4.3" 480x272 LCD	4.3" 480x272 LCD (2x contrast, wider gamut, scanlines)	3.8" 480x272 LCD
RAM	32 MB	64 MB (double)	64 MB	64 MB
Video Out	None	Component (YPbPr) / Composite / D-Terminal	Component / Composite / D-Terminal	Component / Composite (via cradle)
USB	Mini-B (Device only)	Mini-B (Host + Device)	Mini-B (Host + Device)	Proprietary (cradle)
Storage	Memory Stick Pro Duo (ext)	Memory Stick Pro Duo + 64 MB Internal Flash	Memory Stick Pro Duo + 64 MB Internal	16 GB Internal Flash (no MS slot)
UMD Drive	Yes	Yes	Yes	No (Digital only)
Microphone	No	Yes (built-in)	Yes (built-in)	Yes (built-in)
TV Out Scaling	N/A	480p/480i (Progressive/Interlaced)	480p/480i + Bilinear Filter Toggle	480p/480i
Hackability	Permanent CFW (cIPL)	Early: Permanent. Late (TA-088v3+): Temporary (Hen)	Temporary only (Hen / Infinity 2.0+ for perm)	Permanent CFW (easy)

Quick Buying Guide (2024)

Best All-Rounder: PSP-2000 (TA-085v1/TA-085v2) — Permanent CFW, video out, UMD, replaceable battery, common.
Best Screen: PSP-3000 — Brighter, better colors. Scanlines visible to some; check in person.
Best Portable: PSP Go — Pocketable, 16GB internal, Bluetooth, pause/resume anywhere. No UMD, proprietary cable, small screen.
Collector/Homebrew: PSP-1000 — IR port, serial port, permanent CFW easiest. Heavy, no video out, lower RAM.

All play same UMB/ISO/PS1 library. Battery (1200mAh/2200mAh) and Memory Stick Pro Duo (up to 32GB via dual adapter) are universal (except Go).

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