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# Microphone-Integrated Portable Gaming
The Sony PSP-3000

By AmÃ­n FernÃ¡ndez | Published 2008-08-22 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-announce-new-psp-with-built-in-microphone
References: [gamespot](http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196373.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstoptitle5) & [gamespot](http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196373.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstoptitle5)

If you thought the Sony PSP couldn&#146;'t get any better, with it's almost console-like games, music player, web browser, and much, much more, then you are in for a surprise.

Yesterday, at the Leipzig Games Convention, [Sony Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-portable) announced the release of the PSP-3000. This updated model will feature a [built in microphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-content-creators), better display, and will be the same size as the slim PSP that was released about a year ago.

It will be available in three colors (Mystic Silver, Piano Black, and Pearl White).

Now imagine playing SOCOM on the PSP without having to use a head set, or finally being able to make calls on it.

Now that would be [portable gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-s2) at its best!

The new model is set to be released in two-months.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Microphone-integrated Portable Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance gaming experiences by integrating microphones into portable gaming devices, enabling features like in-game voice communication and phone calls.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market microphone attachments or accessories for existing portable gaming devices to enhance communication capabilities.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture portable gaming devices with built-in microphones, offering a unique selling point and attracting tech-savvy consumers.
- **Mobile Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships with gaming companies to integrate gaming features with mobile communication devices, creating a new category of hybrid devices.

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