If you are considering buying a new Sony PlayStation Portable, and are undecided as to whether you should pick up the previous generation (PSP-2000) model before it sells out, or get the new next-gen PSP-3000 model, you should head over to Exophase and check out the very thorough review of the new model.

At first glance, the PSP-3000 looks similar in appearance to last year’s hardware refresh. There are more than a couple minute differences, though. Notably, the entire faceplate has been given a smooth matte-finish in contrast to the glossy, fingerprint-attracting coat of previous iterations. Additionally, the Sony logo has been shifted over to the left above the D-pad, while a push-button sporting the classic PlayStation logo is now in replacement of the familiar “Home” button. You’ll also find that the Select and Start buttons have been given a proportional oval shape.

Well worth a read, even if you’ve already got a PSP-2000 and are thinking about supplementing it wit the new PSP-3000 model.

If you are going to but a PSP-3000, following this link and buying through Amazon will help support pspculture.co.uk – Sony PSP 3000 with FIFA 09