Q. What’s the difference between the original PSP and the Slim’n'Lite version?

In a nutshell the Slim and Lite PSP is, well, slimmer (~20%) and lighter (~33%), than the original PSP, which itself was smaller than most people imagined given the powerful specifications of the system

As the PSP was Sony’s first real foray into the world of handheld gaming a lot of people were imagining some awful hybrid of the old Sega Game Gear or Atari Lynx systems, which most definitely would not fit in your pocket.

Q. What different colours is the PSP available in?

In Europe, the following colours and themed PSPs are available :

- Piano Black

- Ice Silver

- Spider-Man “Glossy Red and Matte Black surface with black buttons”

- The Simpsons “Yellow and White PSP with blue font”

- Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core (Ice Silver)

Q. Is the PSP region free?

The PSP is indeed region free for UMD games but not for UMD movies.

Q. How powerful is the PSP?

The PSP is widely acknowledged as being on a par with a PS2 in terms of raw power.

Q. Can I watch TV on my PSP?

Yes, with the upcoming Play TV device of the PS3, PSP owners can use the Remote Play facility of the PSP to access TV content stored on the PS3 directly from their PSP wherever they are in the world!