Rumor: A 'design sample' of the PSP-3000

Someone on PSPChina forums said that this is the new PSP design model:



Now I don't know if its true of not, I hope not I just got my GoW PSP,

Anyway here whats new:
The only new addition so far is a built-in microphone, but otherwise the size and shape is the same as the PSP-2000
The Home button has been replaced by a PlayStation logo button just like the PS3 controller
The size of the metal ring has been reduced, allegedly to reduce scratches on it
There is a hole in the center of the Volume buttons, that's the mic

The poster claims he doesn't know the actual model number of the this PSP -- it could be a PSP-2100 or 3000 or something else entirely. "The pictures are actually of a design sample; whenever a new system is to be created, designers will follow Sony's instructions in creating several different versions. This is one of the versions that was created and then discarded. Next year when we buy this PSP, it will be slightly different, but I believe the microphone and smaller metal ring will remain."

Another set of pictures shows a black version of this so-called PSP-3000. The PlayStation button is slightly rounder and larger. The poster admits that the final design of real PSP-3000, or whatever the model number happens to be, is still unclear. Basically, even if everything this poster says is true, what we'll be seeing on store shelves might look completely different, assuming there is even a redesign in the works.

Here are some more Pic:











Thanks,
Tech"Know" Team