PSP-4000 Confirmation Leaked?

(update) 4Gamers might have spoiled Sony's big reveal.

Published 21/12/2009 at 8:30.
By Alex C [nofi].

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This LittleBigPlanet PSP starter pack was advertised in MCV’s latest magazine. For starters, the actual kit looks pretty good, manufactured by Accessories4Technology Ltd under the 4Gamers brand, and seemingly endorsed by SCEE given all the official livery.

The interesting thing, though, is that amongst the suitable PSP models at the bottom is the PSP-4000, as discovered by our friends at TheLostGamer. This would be the first time the top-secret PSP-4000 has been mentioned, as far as we know.

Rumours over the weekend suggest the 4000 is a Go-sized machine with a UMD drive. We’ve fired off an email to Sony for confirmation.

Update: Sony have replied with the usual ‘we don’t comment on rumour or speculation’ line.

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Deadpixel | 21/12/2009 08:54
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First thought that comes to my mind: “Does this mean a pricedrop for the PSPgo?” I need a new ‘MP3 player’ xD

OT: I always thought that the PSP-x000 line was replaced by the “Go-family”.. I mean; they just introduced the new brand why go back?
- jimmy-google | 21/12/2009 09:27
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  Sony have always stated the Go was never meant to replace the PSP-x000 line
  - Deadpixel | 21/12/2009 10:05
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    OK I missed that, thanks :)
carson321 | 21/12/2009 08:55
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Hmm, I have a psp 1000 but you know what?! I’m still waiting on the psp 2
- 3shirts | 21/12/2009 08:56
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  Same. I am not gonna pay out the crazy price of a Go when I have the same hardware already, albeit in a different box. Especially when you consider how old that hardware is now
  - bunimomike | 21/12/2009 09:31
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    But that makes sense for my PS3 too. I wouldn’t dream of buying a Slim as my current PS3 is fine. It’s all about the new crowd or if yours croaks it. Then, and only then, could I see the justification for a purchase.
    
    Personally, I think Sony are smarting from a digital-download-only platform and are attempting to furtively backstep a little (UMD) whilst simultaneously still trying to look cool. :D
  - bajere | 21/12/2009 09:50
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    @bunimomike- Couldnt agree more. Digital only is not a bad idea if (and only if) other people can sell the games, not just sony. The cost of it all, and the inability to be able to swap games with mates, trade the UMDs in etc, just make the whole download thing expensive and a chore. All people really need to do is get any old PSP and then get a big memory card, then you can do all the music and videos, and download a game if you fancy it, but still be able to slot a UMD in…
    
    I still think the PSPgo was a bad move with the distribution setup Sony had in place.
  - spooner_22 | 21/12/2009 17:08
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    bunimomike…not exactly…there’s nothing ‘wrong’ with my PS3 but I’m thinking of switching to a slim, mainly for the extra storage…I don’t have much left on my PS3 80gb.
    I can see your point when it comes to PSP though as they are all pretty much the same unless you switching to the Go.
- BadBoyBoogie | 21/12/2009 11:35
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  Same here. I’ve no plans to ‘upgrade’ unless my 1000 packs up!
- cam the man | 21/12/2009 14:23
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  Me Too.
  Nearly got a Go but changed mind a couple of weks before launch.
3shirts | 21/12/2009 08:55
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If they do release a newer Go with a UMD, the chances of us seeing much of the UMD-only backcatalogue re-released as downloadable is increasingly unlikely
XIIITI | 21/12/2009 09:25
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However the packaging suggests this kit would only fit a Go with it being the only model highlighted. I’m placing my money on a slightly smaller/better 3000 model.
patch | 21/12/2009 09:29
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How does that work though? They say for psp 1000 AND pspGo? They’re completely different sizes. Normally you have to get different cases for the old phat psp and the newer slim and lite, never mind the Go.
- Watchful | 21/12/2009 09:52
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  The advert is just saying that Accessories4Technology Ltd make accessories for the PSP product range. Remember it’s from a trade, not consumer, publication. It features two different products, the Play’n'Style Kit for the PSPgo and the LBP Starter Pack which from the pictures is obviously designed for the PSP-2/3000.
cc_star | 21/12/2009 09:44
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Think I’ll still stick with my 2000, whilst I wait for the PSP2 – Hopefully that will have a touchscreen, accelerometers because mini games are miles better with them, and the all important 2nd analogue nubbin so full games are better.
- Pitcher-T | 21/12/2009 10:26
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  I think Sony are just too stuborn to agree they were wrong about the 2nd anologue stick, that’s why they’re not putting one on, lol.
  Or maybe cus If they did and people made games utilising it, then the old psps would be useless. I don’t know, lol. :D
  - cc_star | 21/12/2009 10:46
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    Yeah, there won’t be a 2nd analogue stick on any hardware revision of the PSP because they won’t want to fragment their userbase – but if they leave it off of a future PSP2 proper. (along with touchscreen and accelerometers) then it will be a huge mistake.
- BoyDay | 21/12/2009 11:04
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  Accelerometers are the worst thing in the world. I really hate them!
  - cc_star | 21/12/2009 11:17
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    Them and touch screen are great for mini games though, and hugely child friendly… if Sony want to make a success of a console then they are a must… I did say the 2nd analogue nubbin for full games though.
- teflon | 21/12/2009 17:28
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  damn straight!
  The 2nd nub is the single most important thing they need to add to the PSP. LBP needs it for create, shooters need it for being able to look around, it’s just common sense.
  
  Sony are just scared of releasing something truly new. The PSP is second place to the DS, and a PSP2 would have to start from scratch against something which isn’t changing at all and still going to be able to outsell it by miles.
  Add to that all the teething trouble the PS3 had, and the crap world economy and even though gamers want a PSP2 we won’t see one for a while yet.
DRCD1 | 21/12/2009 10:31
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Go PSP, Go Go Go… OH WAIT… it’s not go anymore, lol. I’ll wait for the PSP 2, which will pheraps be released in 2012 (Random Year)
TSBonyman | 21/12/2009 10:36
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I haven’t seen anything yet that has made me want to upgrade from my original psp but if they ever implement dual sticks i might consider it.
skibadee | 21/12/2009 11:26
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time for a psp 2 not
- waddo_89 | 21/12/2009 13:18
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  They need to move onto something else or just let us enjoy out PSP’s for a while and focus on some firmware or something. I laughed when I heard that the the only, well you can only call them tweaks, that they gave my 2000 in the 3000 was an improved screen and smaller ring on the back! I’m all for improvement and yes, they have made the PSP better and better (erm…PSP Go! maybe not then) but calm down Sony! :L
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- Megaz0 | 21/12/2009 17:25
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  i won’t lie i think i’d like that considering the fact that sony doen’t seem to be holding up to its promise of digital download games or perhaps its just coming to slowly but i won’t to be able to get any game i want at anytime and with my go it turns out i can only do a limited amount of that yet more so than with umds since you have to buy from a store but at least then there’s more variety. Still i think if the go’s price drops this early i’ll have been ripped of by sony for the last time and i don’t think any game they drop will ever be worth buying another of their systems after that.