The Sony PSP 3000 is the latest incarnation in the Sony PSP series. With advanced features also came advanced system security, making it more difficult for homebrew enthusiasts to hack the device. Finally the chipset was reverse engineered by Datel, and a method developed for entering the maintenance mode of the device. Later, another hack was found utilizing the game "GripShift" and exploiting an overflow error in the code.

1. Also known as the PSP Brite
2. Released to the public on October 14, 2008
3. Retail: $199.99PlayStation.com: Compare PSP systems
4. Features a built-in microphone
5. Video-out port outputs interlaced graphics
6. Utilizes an enhanced LCD screen:
   1. Has anti-reflection technologyPR Newswire: New PSP Comes With Advanced High Constrast LCD Screen... (August 20, 2008)
7. Weight: 6.7 oz. (with battery)
8. System clock speed: 333MHz max
9. Main memory: 64MB
10. Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 LCD, 480x272 pixel

After it's release in late 2008, Datel reverse-engineered the chipset and came up with a battery and memory stick combo that would allow users to enter the PSP 3000's service mode. In the service mode they were supposed to be able to roll back firmware updates as well as do custom installs. While previous versions of the PSP could be hacked with hardware that came with the device, the 3000 model would require Datel's Lite Blue Tool to accomplish the task. Despite this accomplishment, hackers were still unable to modify code and effectively generate homebrew apps to run on the system. Another break came in January of 2009 when a YouTube user posted a proof of concept video that reportedly shows the results of code run after exposing an exploit in the "GripShift" game.Tom's Guide: PSP 3000 Hacked... (November 19, 2008) YouTube: PSP Hack... exploit says "Hello World!" (January 4, 2009)