Sony · Released · First generation introduced 2004
PlayStation Portable
UMD models, digital-only PSP go and the entry-level Street.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on reviewBlack PSP-2000 handheld with screen off. PSP-2000.jpg by Evan-Amos. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered.
Hardware at a glance
Media
UMD except PSP go
Controls
D-pad, analogue nub and face buttons
Storage
Memory Stick format varies
Accessories
Model-specific compatibility
Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.
Hardware and game library
PSP launched in Japan in December 2004 and in North America and Europe in 2005. UMD carried games and other media. The 1000, 2000 and 3000 generations retained a horizontal design; PSP go used a sliding screen and digital distribution.
Choosing the right model
PSP go cannot read a UMD collection. Street omits Wi-Fi and should not be bought for wireless multiplayer. Batteries, chargers, video cables and storage are not universally interchangeable. Use Sony’s model-specific accessory table. Request a disc-read demonstration for UMD models and inspect the battery compartment.
Model and edition registry
Selected documented models and editions. This registry does not yet include every regional SKU, promotional unit or limited edition.
Camouflage PSP-3000 inspired by the game’s Central American setting.
Region: United States GameStop exclusive packageReference
Model details and evidence
UMD, digital and wireless differences
These distinctions affect which GTA release and multiplayer arrangement you can use. Sony’s accessory compatibility table should be consulted for batteries, charging and video-output accessories. An edition name such as Dissidia or Big Boss describes a package; the PSP generation still determines its basic capabilities.
Model and package identifiers in manufacturer documentation
A hardware model number is different from a retailer SKU, barcode or serial number. These are the codes explicitly named in the linked manufacturer documents. The region identifies the documentation archive; it does not establish exclusive sale in that country.
Match the full label on the console and its box. A shared family number alone does not authenticate a special-edition shell, identify every bundle accessory or establish current repair eligibility.
GTA editions to check for this hardware
These links match the release-platform labels in our GTA catalogue. Open the game guide for its edition and sources. This is not a complete backwards-compatibility list or a guarantee of current store availability.
Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.
