The PSP Model You (Probably) Don't Know About. | PSP Street / PSP - E1000

[@PowercellZeke]

This is the only model PSP I've ever owned. Sunk a lot of time into playing them, but always felt shafted by the lack of features compared to earlier models. However I think it feels better to hold than the older models. Still had plenty of great times though

[@PSVitaat2am]

The PSP model that allowed you to hook up to your TV was the best added feature Sony ever did for these handhelds. 🤩

[@alvzcizzler]

@@PSVitaat2am so the PSP Go? you can hook it up to TV and since it has Bluetooth you can use a PS3 controller, it even had a Craddle accessory that would charge it while it connect to TV, basically like Switch, so cool but I know older models could technically connect to TV but just not as good.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

@@alvzcizzler you can’t without the dock for psp go

[@Indremafan]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h very untrue

[@tezzie_]

imagine only owning a street model couldnt be me

[@MadnessMan13]

The psp will forever hold a special place in my life. When I got one in 2006 I was only a 6th grader but the psp was my first introduction to online multiplayer with others. Medal Of Honor Heros supported 32 players in a match and was truly legendary for 2006. I remember playing endless hours of that game online. A year later I would ultimately get Xbox Live for Christmas and halo 3 would take over my friends & I’s lives but the psp got my online multiplayer foot wet first. I miss those handheld days.

[@PSVitaat2am]

Me too, I was blown away by its graphics at the time. And it still holds up to this day!

[@lipnoodle117]

I was in the exact same boat. Had an OG Xbox but no Xbox Live, and the only game our computer could play at the time in 2006 was Runescape (which was pretty fun, to be fair). Aside from Runescape, the PSP was my first real foray into online games. I sunk so many hours into Medal of Honor, god knows how much time into Little Big Planet for the PSP, Phantasy Star, and eventually Fat Princess when it got ported over. The PSP really came out at the perfect time. Wifi was pretty commonplace, but smartphones weren't a thing yet. Just being able to browse the Internet somewhere without a laptop was so novel at the time. Hell I remember using forums with chatrooms on them, and they somehow ran just fine on a PSP. It was all pretty cool.

[@imnotaracistokay]

@@PSVitaat2am I didn't expect you to be here 😳

[@chasonthedon]

Same, same & SAME

[@manuelcisneros3277]

Sus

[@heberlourenco8533]

Man when the PSP had a lot of success back in the day and I remember having it for myself, it was iconic.

[@PSVitaat2am]

It really was, you could say it was the Mercedes of handhelds for its day! 😁

[@heberlourenco8533]

@@PSVitaat2am Nice words 👍🏽 I like the part when you said “Mercedes” 😹

[@Ryanlexz]

@@PSVitaat2am in term of specs it not close to Mercedes

[@shanedarby6501]

I owned all PSP models except PSPGo but this Street Model is my favourite to replay classic PSP games on! I love the simplicity of it and that fingerprint free matt finish reminds me of my beloved PS2 & PS3 Slim console. I still play my PSP Street on a daily basis and bring it with me on journeys. I always wished they released a VITA with this Matt black finish

[@aniiil6466]

Hello. I got my psp street many years ago. Back then i didn’t even know it had different modes. Since you owned all of them (except for go), did you notice any differences in performance between the street and the other models?

[@ChainPenguin]

My first PSP was a PSP Street, I was very sad when I knew that it hadn't WiFi. I loved it anyway. Good memories playing Crash Tag Team Racing only had 3 games, but their were awesome.

[@GuilhermeRodrigues_11]

CTTR is a classic, so much fun playing that one

[@bobafett4265]

Man I had no idea this model was as unique as it is, definitely a late era model with the cost cutting features and such.

[@Chelaxim]

Just like the Game Boy Micro and Wii mini the budget redesigns are now the most expensive.

[@theyeshhh]

I had this PSP!! I’m from India and getting this was such a good feeling back then. Then, went on to buy PS4 and currently on a PS5. But man, you’ll forever remember the games that you used to play during childhood!

[@DhruvGamer77]

And i own a Gaming PC 😆 . FATHER OF ALL PS CONSOLES EVER MADE IN HISTORY !!

[@BacnManYT]

@@DhruvGamer77 Consoles and PCs are separate entities that utilise their hardware very differently an example of this would be that usually consoles will play on 30 FPS but utilise cleaver tricks, tricking the user thinking that the game is played at a higher framerate also consoles lack moding capabilities due to the fact that they are locked down to the OS that the company (SONY or Microsoft or Nintendo) developed. This can be good and bad. Pros of having a locked down OS is that hacking in games is harder to accomplish although not imposable, the CONS of such a system is that you can be locked out of some games that you may want to play, PCs don't have to deal with this issue as much.

[@y3qd]

Spoiled

[@therightside7639]

​@@DhruvGamer77and yet you post pubgm videos 😂

[@HybridAngelZero]

This one was always interesting to me, considering this is basically the exact inverse of a PSP Go. A part of me has always wanted on of these. I really like the form factor and the matte finish.

[@PSVitaat2am]

Still one of the greatest handhelds ever!

[@DAN_CLERGYMAN]

Hey, it's you! Love the videos man.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

nah nds was the greatest both in sale, hardware innovation and library

[@toetoegan8999]

Vita forever!!

[@idkanymore3382]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h lmao nintentoddler

[@Dennaton]

@@idkanymore3382 lmao fanboy he is stating open to public facts

[@Mallerd]

This by far my favorite PSP model. I really wanted to get into PSP but hated playing on the original models, they felt clunky, all the model screens had seperate issues and it was uncomfortable to hold. I was about to give up on PSP but then got to hold a street and instantly fell in love with it. I know love the PSP and have this little guy to thank for it. One of my favorite handheld consoles of all time

[@caseyalexander7632]

The Street is the thickest and heaviest model, yet you say the other models felt ' clunky'. 😂

[@dylantheriault9007]

I own a PSP E-1000 ! It's awesome, love the stripped down bare bones aspect and it's super clean look. #Street

[@svpracer98]

Wow this is some nostalgia... I remember getting a psp 3000 in the summer of 2009. We had pretty much just come off a 14 hour flight home and my parents finally realized the limitations of our Gameboy advance SP handhelds.

[@LKS98]

imagine getting something like this for 99e nowadays

[@believebecomedc3825]

This was my first introduction to PSP. It inspired me to start a collection. Now I have the PSP Go and 1000. Working on getting the 2000 and the 3000.

[@rady151cz]

I bought the Charcoal black model in 2013 in the Czech republic, still works, I have the original box with charger and a case! Great piece of technology.

[@tristanheron4144]

Best screen, most comfortable and no fingerprints make this the best PSP model.

[@OverLordRi912]

Agreed!

[@71bw]

Other than the screen and the horrible "buttons" under the screen - facts

[@nexxusty]

PSP Go is by far the best. Lol.

[@tristanheron4144]

@@71bw I agree the under screen buttons are not great, but the screen is the best. Good colours but without the scanline issue of the 3000, and no ghosting like the 2000.

[@tristanheron4144]

@@nexxusty I love the big screen and full size buttons and d-pad on the original design.

[@joehuttich]

This made a great companion to the PS Vita, something to play UMDs and take out and about without the fear of losing or breaking it. All the missing features (e.g. ps store, online play) didn't matter as I had them on the Vita. A few more things that were great about the E1000: Power switch was not on the side so less discomfort/ accidental trigger. Led's on the top so they don't distract when viewing screen in the dark, in my experience good battery life and easy access to memory card (my psp had to share a memory stick with my camera back in the day so this was useful...)

[@dav786]

I agree on the button position changes

[@flyingplantwhale545]

This is the only PSP I bought. Best screen out of all of them. Love this thing to bits.

[@Fab-777]

This channel is truly Mystical

[@BongRip]

That’s funny because it’s a pun on his channel name, his channel name is mystic, and you described it as mystical, picking an adjective that is almost the exact same thing as his channel name, which is pretty mystical

[@mad2fan2018]

@@BongRipahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@rafffaaa6975]

This model was very popular here in Portugal

[@andreas_aqua]

when i had the psp 3000 my cousin got the psp street and i was jealous because the look of it was so cool, i loved it, little i knew , noticed fast that it didn't have wlan, and that was the worst about it , at the time actuall wifi wasn't a dealbreaker at all , but the option to play along with friends at the same place was

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

Funny enough, it's because of this model, the PSP became really popular where i live, because of the cheaper price and games being cheaper, it really boomed in sales, that's why everyone i know that had or has a PSP had this model and that generally due to the fact that around these parts, consoles are always at its most popular at the end of its lifecycle and when the new consoles comes out, because consoles at its cheapest. i was one of the few people i knew of, that had one of the older models before most kids couldn't even dream of having one.

[@kuchenblechmafiagmbh1381]

Similar experience here, I got a PSP-1000 in 2007 when I was in 5th/6th class on Gymnasium (up to 4th we got only elementary/primary school) and after that we got three basic types of school in Germany, Gymnasium is the highest (only one where you can get Abitur what is needed for University), Realschule is the midrange and Hauptschule is the low-end. It's historically grown and rather unfair, so in the last two decades we got an increasing number of Gesamtschulen (integrated schools) which include all three. Long story short though I was on the "best" type of school most students had a DS because I guess it costed just 150€ while the PSP was for 250€ back then.

[@carlisle6831]

The street was fairly common here in my country, I got one after my original 2000 series broke. Wasn’t a big fan of it so I traded it for my friends 3000 model 😂 it just felt too “cheap” for me

[@deliciouspie6789]

I feel bad for your friend

[@notagamer8782]

Are you sure you were “friends”

[@pearsetraynor9142]

I always wanted one of these! Probably the ideal way to experience old PSP games nowadays.

[@Joe-qd7kd]

I'm going to try and find a white model of this one. I'm in the US so might be hard but I'm sure it's possible

[@shinra2755]

I did actually forget all about this model! Great video. The machine looks great despite the cutbacks.

[@jkon156]

I had an original psp1000, got it when the 2000 was new as a gift from my dad. I didn't live in an area with DSL at the time so no online until years later, almost EOL, but I played a ton of midnight club 3 dub edition, and socom. It's nostalgic for me and the main driver for having a vita today with cfw. Adrenaline is giving me, and now my young son, the games that I played when I was a little guy.

[@xLiveTunex]

OMG the PSP Street! That was my first ever Playstation console I have so many fond memory of it! (Mostly KH BBS and Project DIVA) I honestly really enjoyed that "stripped down" look, it looked very clean and minimal.

[@Sebulba2000]

I live in Europe and I remember everyone suddenly getting a PSP Street, because of how cheap it was and how easy it was to pirate. I don't know why you assume people probably don't know it exists, when in reality only US Americans won't know about it.

[@MicaelAzevedo]

US Americans live in a bubble man loool

[@sonic4sale]

I remember when this came out, it was super cheap, as were the greatest hits games. It was such good value. I didn't need one then as I had a 2000 and a Go at that point. I've owned one second hand since and I have to say it was quite nice. Screen was one of the best, not as many colours as 3000, but no scanline issues either. As crisp as the Go's, but bigger and better on the eyes. The build quality was pretty nice too coming mostly from playing on a slimmer model, felt better in the hands and more solidly built. Buttons were more clicky than mushy like earlier models too. Would've kept it if not for no battery access (prefer the ability to be able to change them), no wi-fi and mono speaker (can do stereo by headphones though!). If those things don't bother you and you find one cheap, go for it. Great little device to play some forgotten games from really great Playstation IP and relive Sony's great handheld period. I'd highly recommend the Syphon Filter's, Medievil Resurrection and Twisted Metal Head On if you've been a fan since PS1 like I have.

[@kindofanmol]

This one was pretty popular here in India. I have so many fond memories with it. Good old days.

[@Theodore574]

Little fun fact in Greece this was the most popular model (and also the cheapest used around 45 euros)

[@siluor]

45 euros if you bought it used or in retails?

[@Theodore574]

@siluor used sorry that I didn't mention it

[@WindyCornerTV]

I picked up a brand new E1000 at Big W for $50 in 2014 when they were getting rid of all their PSP stuff.

[@Real_May]

That was my first and only PSP, as I was little and they were just about to stop being sold.

[@AlessandroCussino]

Nice video 😊 I remember that. Fortunately i bought my "pearl white" PSP-3000 back in 2009. So i can continue to enjoy my games on a big screen by connecting the console via RGB cables.

[@average_moku]

I didn't know about this model until I purchased a new PSP around 10 years back, thought it looked a tad different and to my surprise, yeah - different model. A lot of fond memories on the PSP!

[@AleksandarIlijevski]

I have this one. Playing it even nowadays. I am also planning to get Vita since never owned that one.

[@fabiocanevari4984]

Nice to see and check out. When it comes to PSP, my favorite has to be the 3000.

[@PSG51]

I remember first time seeing the ad on TV about this PSP. There was a lot of marketing for it.

[@carston101]

didn't have a street, but rather a pearl white 3000 (modnation racers bundle) that i still have today. the pearl white is absolutely beautiful

[@RE4-City]

The PSP was something else!

[@podumbrahma3159]

No wifi , no stereo speakers , no tv out , fixed battery & poor build quality also misses out on brightness and music button's but what it has is among the best display in the entire psp model lineup btw I have both the street and 3000 model ...

[@rolandssavdons7993]

This is a good option for physical only library and since used market still has tons of cheap psp games, it's a viable option

[@pieterjooste513]

I still have my PSP Street and have just over 45 games

[@KeepingItFishy]

So much nostalgic memories watching this, had the glossy 3000 model 🔥🔥

[@LilyBloomVee]

I actually bought one back then, it also was my first ever PSP and honestly I didn’t need more than the Street. The lack of WiFi never bugged me personally, all I cared about was it being able to let me play games. I still have it too and still use it. Really enjoy using it to this day.

[@Wassimmmm]

This is the only psp I have ever known 😢 I loved this psp and it will always be in my heart since my childhood

[@Kanvy]

Actually the PSP 1000-3000 series all had very dramatic hardware revisions, the screens being one of the three primary points. Between the 1000 vs the 2xxx or 3xxx, GO and Street (e1000) there was a specific revision regarding increased memory for the ram from 32MB to 64MB, and each new model of PSP having an alternative screen panel which increased it's max brightness. 3000 had a wider color range, and e1000 had a very badly calibrated screen (colors are washed out at max brightness). From 1xxx to the second and third models, the UMD drive was altered from a spring based hook/latch based system to a manual lid style that required you to pull the cover off.

[@LeonGT7]

Love my PSP Fat, PSP Go And PSP 5008!❤

[@zaeekk]

This model was so popular in my contry, there wasnt any psp 2000 or smth there was only psp street model, and this is the psp i have ever owned.

[@Suhaib_.]

This October will mark my psp streets 10 year anniversary, the best device I’ve ever owned

[@noisycrusthead6024]

I used to spend tons of hours on my PSP street. Recently remembered I still have this thing and i'm surprised by all the recent content it is getting.

[@northside8467]

i had one of those couple of years ago, recently bought one with Motorstorm and Ridge Racer for 43 euro, love it

[@starlight137yt]

Ohh I had the Street one. I was so small, I didn't even know the differences between the models, so I was very happy 😅

[@ryohamaru2272]

PSP is the best portable game console till right now 2022. i have 3k type and still playable, very good machine

[@ScottyDoggF14]

Yessir, been collecting my PSPs recently. Had my stolen back when I was a kid now I got 3 out of 5. Finna hunt down the PSPgo & the E1000.

[@Epsilonsama]

I still have a working PSP Go. The PSP was such a great system back in the day and thanks to CFW it was a nice retro handheld for the day.

[@EmperorDank]

Still rocking my bright neon pink PSP 1000. Never knew about the Street despite being in a PAL territory, very cool

[@brandonnel6905]

I remember getting this PSP back in 2012 as a gift. Only lasted about a year before it fell on the concrete and it unfortunately broke. I remember having so many good memories playing it during road trips etc, so I bought the same one again earlier this year. Seriously, buying another one was such a good decision.

[@zdanee]

I had this one. Only this one. In fact I still have it. It's beat up as heck, but still works perfectly, and holds a good charge.

[@richie8704]

Have you modded it?

[@GeometryWars]

I’ve never heard of it! Excited to learn more.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

In the video, I find it amusing that Jim Ryan is in it and looks exactly the same back then as he does now

[@wantsomecoffe]

Our local tech shop had it in store for yrs.😊

[@FirstGentleman1]

The PSP Street is the only PSP Model I ever played and I have over 50 PSP games in my collection. It is all good.

[@nolifesofiane]

Not the only one that had a matte back The psp 1000 also had a matte back

[@Itsumi456]

When my 3000 got it's back ripped off by my younger brother I got this and honestly loved it. I modded it as you kinda do with psps at this point and it was so so fun. Hated the start and select buttons being so squishy though.

[@PotatoPCStudios2399]

Dam i love the psp, i just love how it's a portable ps2 and you can connect through remote play too. Very great and underrated console

[@GearGolemTMF]

That PSP is actually pretty sleek and almost ahead of its time designwise. No wifi would've been a dealbreaker though kind of like the Wii Mini. Good video and interesting hardware none the less.

[@joehuttich]

I find it amusing how the PSPgo and PSPstreet are complete opposites one focusing on being premium compact and purely digital media based, the other cheep, bloated and relying entirely on discs (well you could then also copy games from PS3 store I suppose)

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

Wow, I have multiples of every other PSP model, but had no idea this even existed.

[@jcabem]

This felt like a fever dream after PSPgo. It looks very inline with the Slim PS3, I like it.

[@moruera6125]

can you play with the person next to you connecting the 2 devices with a cable like with the gameboys back then?

[@tscock]

Weirdly enough, this is the only console I've ever gotten, it's still kinda workin, the audio is crackly and the battery kinda sucks now, but its cool

[@MrTabs4]

i have psp-E1004 with SD card full of emulators im from Poland battery is easy to replace just pull disc door from right side to left then remove one philips screw then remove battery door and you can unplug battery and plug new my console is still clean and not scratched

[@s.beezyprince3973]

Im only finding about these today lol

[@zxz2563]

I was just thinking about the PSP yesterday haha. Looking forward to the video!

[@Jennsername]

Hilariously my first psp and the one ive gamed on is this black model and i never realised😂 definitely still learning lore, but have some good memories of the psp👌🏼

[@ShadowLady1]

Wanted to pick up one of these shortly after I sold my PSP 3000 in 2012,regretted selling it. But the mono speaker put me off.

[@Egg_8888]

I have exactly the white one but I don't know what small card should I use because I don't have any experience. I was young back then and I don't remember anything if you see this after 1 year please answer

[@speedwaynutt]

Honestly the Street should not have been a Budget Model. It should have had Bluetooth,Better Speakers,all standard features. This should have been the definitive PSP.

[@gogreengameon2146]

Like the PS Vita was I guess (I think it was backwards compatible with digital PSP games).

[@troeling]

@@gogreengameon2146 Yup you can even unlock the PSP XMB with an exploit on Vita. Street was the budget PSP, Vita was the definitive "PSP".

[@speedwaynutt]

@@troeling Had the Vita had a UMD drive I would agree.

[@Volition_To_The_Max]

@@troeling what is the exploit?

[@troeling]

@@Volition_To_The_Max Henkaku + Adrenaline eCFW

[@hofter7483]

To get the battery is pretty easy, you just have to “unlock” the holders which holds the back plate on its place. After that you have to uncover screw sticker and unscrew battery plate. I am going to change the battery, I want powerful one. Because mine has already low charge.

[@shreyashagrawal9650]

Brings back lot of memories.

[@christopherortega8953]

That's crazy that Monday April 1st '2024 is the first time I've ever heard of a PSP Street and I'm a hard core gamer, looks like I'm on the hunt now,🤣😁🎮✌️

[@MikeZablo]

My favourite handheld console until Ps Vita came out , still got it and also PSP Go!

[@resolvanlemmy]

I'd actually like one of these.

[@Artzei]

My first PSP that i bought all the way back in early 2012, about a month or so before i bought my original design Wii.

[@osopotato1698]

PSP 3000 is peak model. I wish I had my 3000 model but I'm happy with my 16gb PSP GO.

[@epy0nkaru]

All these compromises and it's still thicker? Wild

[@Svante]

This is my favorite model. Feels nicer to hold, an the screen don't suffer from ghosting and scanlines, compared to the 2000-3000 models. I don't care about multiplayer, and only use physical discs, so no wifi is not a problem for me. Also no damn glossy finish.

[@MegaDrain]

Don't know if anyone has commented but the fat 1000 is also matte black on the back. The e1000 is kinda what I wish a remodeled 1000 would be.

[@andrewjpalla]

Just for the sake of curiosity, what is in that tiny tank on your desk to the side of your computer monitor?

[@BoknoyBuhisan]

my favorite model. dont care much about the cons because i modded it anyway and use headphones. battery was a lot better than any psp model. still running to this day!

[@NextNate03]

I could had sworn that they announced it at 1 of the E3s. When you could still buy the PSP 3000 brand new, it was going for about $130 back in 2013.

[@DBP-YT]

A few years ago, my 3000 broke and it costed more the repairs than one second handed. I get one of these for 50€ in perfect shape. I still use it. I never used the wireless options much, so this one is perfect.

[@richie8704]

Have you modded it and when yes how?

[@L4ftyOne]

I loved everything about it, the design is super dope and beautiful too, but I just hated the fact with the wlan(you can mod it onto it tho) . Still a dope second-psp to have for single player games etc.! It was an absolute steal for 99 bucks back in the day, now its way cheaper used obviously around 20 bucks max here in europe. I got a deal back when it was new for 79 bucks with 3 games I could choose. The touch buttons makes it one of the best looking psps out there. The white one is just sexy

[@dank281]

I saw a few of these pre-owned being sold at a game store in Germany a few years ago. I assumed they were exclusive to European countries.

[@firemaker1258]

They are exclusive to Europe and Asia, there was never a US release or Japan release.

[@apollosungod2819]

Great video. Pretty cool, makes me wonder if works on NTSC or is that doesn't matter with the PSP.

[@antonio_sf90]

If i remember right, there was no Region Lock on the PSP.

[@mrbaris0]

I have this model and some of my friends had 2000 model. I can tell e1000 model’s power slide placement is way better than 3000 there was at least 20 times we accidentally shut down the system while we were playine because power slide is placed under your palm

[@dahlia_pedals]

I did had a PSP (2000 or 3000 model idk) when I was little and it was really fun to play around with. I still have it, but it's broken

[@mautazalsabbagh3165]

I still have mine and play it every so often

[@Cameo96_]

I never played online on my psp 1000 and I had fun. Plus are wifi wasn't that strong back then (from my experience). I was coo with playing offline and using my psp as a music/video player. But then again I got mine in 06. If I got the psp street in 2011 and it didnt have wifi I woulda been salty.

[@ProwoodStuff]

That’s the only model I have that isn’t torn apart from younger me, although the battery inside is long gone