I want a PSP, does anyone have some input on which to get?

[duffmanth]

Like most people have mentioned on here, the 2000 or 3000 models are the ones to go for. I would would stay away from the original PSP 1000 model. As far as what to pay, last I checked new PSP's were like $130 or so, so a gently used one should be under $100.

[otaku]

I've owned all of them except for the go which I would stay away from. Nothing wrong with the original at all prices are low and you have the most freedom

[Parodius Duh!]

3000 all the way. Easiest to hack with teh R0mz.

[Aussie2B]

Just out of curiosity, how do classic games look on the 3000 compared to the 1000/2000? I don't like the interlaced screen for actual PSP games, but maybe that would improve the look of classic games designed for interlaced screens.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Just out of curiosity, how do classic games look on the 3000 compared to the 1000/2000? I don't like the interlaced screen for actual PSP games, but maybe that would improve the look of classic games designed for interlaced screens.

The thing about the interlacing is that it's not the traditional kind of interlacing that you'd encounter on a CRT monitor. It's something that occurs like screen-tearing when a game is in motion.

I've even experienced it on the 3000 when my eyes are affixed on a portion of the screen and I move the unit slightly up/down. Something about the refresh rate allows me to see the tearing with my naked eye even when the image is in a resting state.

It's just a weird side-effect of the tech. I don't think that it would make any classic game collection any better.

[Leo_A]

It's not even interlacing (According to Sony), it just happens to appear like it when you notice it. Supposedly it was a byproduct of things like improving the color range and improving the refresh rate.

I'd take it over all the blurring on my PSP 1000 anyday. There's still LCD blur here, but it's much less noticeable. And that helps the classic collections on here a ton.