Review on Optimized Search: PlayStation Portable 2000 Console - Sleek Piano Black by Bobby Plymell

Many consider the PSP-2000 to be the best in the PSP family. Not only is it thinner and lighter than the PSP-1000, doing away with the PSP-1000's unnecessary (but cool) spring-loaded disc tray, but it also has component A/V output so you can play your games on your TV (provided your TV supports at least 480p). Overall it's not as rugged as the 1000 and it doesn't have the built-in mic like the PSP-3000, but overall build quality is better than the 3000; The 3000 looks a little cheaper than the 2000. The 3000's screen protector bezel sometimes makes the edges of the screen too bright, as the transparent plastic causes reflected light, but that's not a problem with the 2000 - the brightness is almost uniform across the screen as a bezel is more opaque. Most importantly, a very controversial change has been made to the PSP-3000 - the PSP-3000's screen refresh rate has been improved, but at the cost of introducing a lot of interlacing. The PSP-2000's screen isn't interlaced like the 3000's; Instead, it gets a bit washed out with movement, especially when high-contrast colors are displayed on the screen. Some people don't mind interlacing at all on the PSP-3000; Others like me hate it and swear by the PSP-2000's screen. (The best screen in the family is the PSP Go, which has no motion blur or interlacing. It's a shame this type of screen didn't make it into the "mainstream" PSP model.) As for the basics: PSP 2000, like 1000 and 3000, uses UMD format discs for retail games and supports downloadable games from Sony's online store. It doesn't have built-in storage, but it does have a Memory Stick Duo connector that can be used to store saved games, downloaded games, and multimedia content (e.g., MP3s). It also has a USB port for easy PC connection; The USB port can also be used to connect a proprietary PSP camera. It features a standard 2.5mm headphone jack (headphones not included). Battery life isn't great, averaging 3 to 5 hours on a single charge. (It charges fairly quickly, though.) It also has built-in Wi-Fi, which can be used for online gaming, downloading content, or using the built-in web browser. The PSP is also one of the first consoles (portable or not) to support updates to its software; Updating your operating system unlocks more features, and many retail games only run on specific software versions or later. (Note that many people buy older PSPs on purpose in order to install their own firmware that allows them to play software not supported by Sony.) While mobile technology has advanced rapidly since its inception, the PSP always has Still a very loyal following reason - it's objectively impressive hardware, especially by 2005 standards, and has an extensive game library. If you are a collector/modifier then you need a PSP. If you want to play something on the go but mobile games don't fit, the PSP is still a good choice despite its age.