I was a Luke warm fan. I liked it. Was not my first choice in gaming.
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/03/psp-discontinued-in-japan-just-shy-of-its-10th-birthday/
I have a release model one but rarely ever use it. It still works as far as I know. However since getting a PS Vita last summer I've probably use that more then my PS3 now.