I've heard from some people that it is really quite bad, and from others that's overblown as hell. What do Giantbombers think?

Anyone?

Its there but I don't really find it too big of a deal

I will bump this, for I too am wanting to upgradify my PSP and am not knowing for sure. I am also loving the Mario and Luigi games too much.

I own one and have no idea what you're talking about.

I wouldn't buy another PSP if you already have one, but I have a 3000 and it's not bad. Screen's fine, it's lightweight, pretty cool system. 
 
BAttery life is beyond acceptable though. The PSP isn't really a portable system in that sense. I can't take it more than a foot from my house without having to charge it, it seems.

 I also own one and have no idea what you're talking about. The screen looks pretty awesome, as always, to me.

" I can't take it more than a foot from my house without having to charge it, it seems. "

I can't say I have seen one in action but looking at comparison pictures on the internet it looks horrible, enough I never wanted to get a 3000. That aside the 3000 didn't add jack I wanted anyway. 2000 works fine, for me that is.

" I can't say I have seen one in action but looking at comparison pictures on the internet it looks horrible, enough I never wanted to get a 3000. That aside the 3000 didn't add jack I wanted anyway. 2000 works fine, for me that is. "

if you have a 2000 then you can tell the difference if not then you dont notice.

Pictures like this are very off putting... It seems that the issue may have been blown way out of proportion given some of your reactions. "