PSP 3000 interlacing problems - Blu-ray Forum

Mulder · 10-21-2008, 11:13 AM

Hi all!

I've read that the new psp 3000 has some interlacing problems. How many of you have noticed this? Is it really that bad? I want to buy a psp but now it is between the 2000 and 3000 model. What would you guys suggest?

Thanks!

Mulder · 10-21-2008, 03:02 PM

Anyone?

a-mac2848 · 10-21-2008, 03:04 PM

my brother just got one, i see none.

jkwest · 10-21-2008, 03:23 PM

I'm pretty sure this would be a big thing and the sites would be all over it...get the 3000.

xtop · 10-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

Hi all!

I've read that the new psp 3000 has some interlacing problems. How many of you have noticed this? Is it really that bad? I want to buy a psp but now it is between the 2000 and 3000 model. What would you guys suggest?

Thanks!

this is the first i've heard this, link?

xtop · 10-21-2008, 03:37 PM

spoke too soon

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/sc...-plans-to-fix/

Though SCEA is still "looking into the problem," Sony's Japanese headquarters (SCEI) has released a statement describing the PSP-3000 (a.k.a. PSP Brite) scanline issues as being part and parcel of the new hardware. "PSP-3000 has a new LCD device with vastly improved picture quality, achieving a more natural and vivid picture than older models," said the statement (via Engadget Japan). "By improving LCD response time to reduce ghosting, the horizontal-line phenomenon becomes more visible."

Turns out, phenomenon means "no fix in sight." According to Sony, "Since this phenomenon is caused by hardware characteristics, there is no plan to fix it with system software update." We'll be interested to see if Sony of America (SCEA) has anything different to say.

jkwest · 10-21-2008, 03:41 PM

well, WTF!? what the hell does phenomenon mean?! what a travesty...surely they knew about this a long time ago, but what? decided it wasn't important enough to address?! effing Sony needs to wake up.

I change my mind...get the 2000

aygie · 10-21-2008, 03:51 PM

I believe its only when you connect it to a TV so if your not going to do that then don't worry.

dereksworl · 10-21-2008, 03:57 PM

I would expect some sort of visible scan lines with the improved refresh rate. Sony will probably upgrade the res with the PSP 2. not a big deal for me really.

EDIT: look, 4 guru posts in a row

AikonEnt · 10-21-2008, 04:22 PM

Think I'll stick with my original brick sized PSP

dereksworl · 10-21-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AikonEnt

Think I'll stick with my original brick sized PSP

jkwest · 10-21-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AikonEnt

Think I'll stick with my original brick sized PSP

size doesn't matter!!!

dereksworl · 10-21-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

size doesn't matter!!!

but rather the motion in the ocean.

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 04:49 PM

It's a "feature" according to SCEJ...

becomingwater · 10-21-2008, 05:36 PM

From engadget.com

Sony "looking into" PSP-3000 screen interlacing problems

Ruh roh. Seems that swanky new LCD on Sony's PSP-3000 could be garnering more complaints than anything else. If you'll recall, the aforesaid system was touted as having a brighter, better screen than the PSP-2000, but now the PlayStation forums are filling up with irate PSP-3000 buyers who are experiencing unexplained scanlines and totally peculiar interlacing problems. As you can see above, the 3000's screen looks noticeably worse than that of the 2000, and while we always hope that these issues are contained, we have at least one Engadget staffer and a Joystiq comrade who can attest to this being real. SCEA has been contacted and is currently "looking into" the matter -- we won't dare say that r-word just yet, but this doesn't look particularly good on the surface. We'll keep you posted.

[Via Joystiq]

Update: A Japanese Sony Computer Entertainment representative has informed us that the interlacing-like lines are just "features" of the new LCD, and currently, there are no plans to fix it with a future software update since it is in the hardware.

Mulder · 10-21-2008, 08:40 PM

So it is a problem. Has anyone here got a PSP 3000? IF you do, can you see these lines? Are they really that bad?

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulder

So it is a problem. Has anyone here got a PSP 3000? IF you do, can you see these lines? Are they really that bad?

Not problem. Feature!

Bluoholic · 10-22-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becomingwater

Update: A Japanese Sony Computer Entertainment representative has informed us that the interlacing-like lines are just "features" of the new LCD, and currently, there are no plans to fix it with a future software update since it is in the hardware.

buahahahahahaha

Mulder · 10-22-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Not problem. Feature!

Okay, okay.

Has anyone noticed this feature?

Getus · 10-22-2008, 06:26 AM

I have one, But i do not notice any of these "lines"....

10-21-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	PSP 3000 interlacing problems Hi all! I've read that the new psp 3000 has some interlacing problems. How many of you have noticed this? Is it really that bad? I want to buy a psp but now it is between the 2000 and 3000 model. What would you guys suggest? Thanks!

10-21-2008, 03:57 PM	#9
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	I would expect some sort of visible scan lines with the improved refresh rate. Sony will probably upgrade the res with the PSP 2. not a big deal for me really. EDIT: look, 4 guru posts in a row Last edited by dereksworl; 10-21-2008 at 04:00 PM.

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10-21-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	Anyone?

10-21-2008, 03:04 PM	#3
a-mac2848 Banned Member since:Feb 2008	my brother just got one, i see none.

10-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I'm pretty sure this would be a big thing and the sites would be all over it...get the 3000.

10-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	spoke too soon http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/sc...-plans-to-fix/ Though SCEA is still "looking into the problem," Sony's Japanese headquarters (SCEI) has released a statement describing the PSP-3000 (a.k.a. PSP Brite) scanline issues as being part and parcel of the new hardware. "PSP-3000 has a new LCD device with vastly improved picture quality, achieving a more natural and vivid picture than older models," said the statement (via Engadget Japan). "By improving LCD response time to reduce ghosting, the horizontal-line phenomenon becomes more visible." Turns out, phenomenon means "no fix in sight." According to Sony, "Since this phenomenon is caused by hardware characteristics, there is no plan to fix it with system software update." We'll be interested to see if Sony of America (SCEA) has anything different to say.

10-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	well, WTF!? what the hell does phenomenon mean?! what a travesty...surely they knew about this a long time ago, but what? decided it wasn't important enough to address?! effing Sony needs to wake up. I change my mind...get the 2000

10-21-2008, 03:51 PM	#8
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	I believe its only when you connect it to a TV so if your not going to do that then don't worry.

10-21-2008, 04:22 PM	#10
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	Think I'll stick with my original brick sized PSP

10-21-2008, 04:49 PM	#14
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	It's a "feature" according to SCEJ...

10-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#15
becomingwater Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Mexico Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:476 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:3	From engadget.com Sony "looking into" PSP-3000 screen interlacing problems Ruh roh. Seems that swanky new LCD on Sony's PSP-3000 could be garnering more complaints than anything else. If you'll recall, the aforesaid system was touted as having a brighter, better screen than the PSP-2000, but now the PlayStation forums are filling up with irate PSP-3000 buyers who are experiencing unexplained scanlines and totally peculiar interlacing problems. As you can see above, the 3000's screen looks noticeably worse than that of the 2000, and while we always hope that these issues are contained, we have at least one Engadget staffer and a Joystiq comrade who can attest to this being real. SCEA has been contacted and is currently "looking into" the matter -- we won't dare say that r-word just yet, but this doesn't look particularly good on the surface. We'll keep you posted. [Via Joystiq] Update: A Japanese Sony Computer Entertainment representative has informed us that the interlacing-like lines are just "features" of the new LCD, and currently, there are no plans to fix it with a future software update since it is in the hardware.

10-21-2008, 08:40 PM	#16
Mulder Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:South Africa	So it is a problem. Has anyone here got a PSP 3000? IF you do, can you see these lines? Are they really that bad?

10-22-2008, 06:26 AM	#20
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	I have one, But i do not notice any of these "lines"....

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