'The model will come with a built-in microphone and a new screen that will "reduce any glare that the user may experience." The handheld will arrive October 15 in Europe via eight €199 bundles. Three games set to receive the bundle treatment include FIFA 09, Harry Potter, and Buzz! Master Quiz. On the same day, the handheld will also be released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand; no North American release details are yet public.'

Here is the most recent of the 3000 update on gamespot HANDS ON: http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html

This is good news that a new PSP will be available for purchase soon but I don't think the new PSP will be a big hit. The PSP-3000 does have it's advantages for example the new screen which is a vital addition and a very good one too. However, I do not think a built in mic is necessary. I know it will be useful to have chat and play games with but instead of this maybe another analgue stick could have been added to enhance the gaming facility which is one of the main aspects of the PSP, or maybe even a built in hard drive. Headsets can be purchased to use with any PSP which is why I feel Sony should have inputted more and maybe listened to PSP/non PSP users to see what they wanted, what the public wants. It sounds promising and it is good news that a new PSP is being released but will they sell as well and be popular? Will we be seeing any other additions to the PSP-3000?

What do you guys think?