PSP Camera Compatibility: PSP-3001 vs. PSP-3000 — They're the Same Model

The PSP-3001 does not have a built-in camera. You're likely confusing the model numbers.

PSP Models With Built-In Camera

• PSP-3000 (2008): 1.3 MP camera + microphone on the top of the screen bezel. Model numbers: PSP-3000, PSP-3001, PSP-3002, PSP-3003, PSP-3004, PSP-3005, PSP-3006, PSP-3007, PSP-3008, PSP-3009 — all PSP-300x series have the camera.
• PSP Go (PSP-N1000): No camera. (But has Bluetooth, 16GB flash, slide form.)

The Confusion

• PSP-3001 = North American region code for the PSP-3000. It does have the camera.
• PSP-2001 = North American PSP-2000 (Slim). No camera.
• PSP-1001 = North American PSP-1000 (Fat). No camera.

How to Verify Yours

1. Check the silver sticker on the bottom/back: Model: PSP-3001 → You have a camera.
2. Look at the top of the screen bezel: Small lens + mic hole = camera present.
3. Go to Photos → Camera in XMB. If missing, it's a 2000/1000 or the flex cable is disconnected (common repair issue).

External Camera (If You Have a 1000/2000)

• PSP Camera (Chotto Shot / Go!Cam): Plugs into USB port (top). 1.3 MP, video, mic. Works on 2000/3000/Go. Rare, $30–$60 used.
• GPS Receiver (PSP-290): Also plugs into USB; no camera.

If your PSP-3001's Camera icon is missing, the ribbon cable is likely unseated or torn — a common repair (~$15 part, moderate difficulty).