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Gaming: Sony PSP on sale from 12 Dec at 20,790 yen!
Posted on Oct 27, 2004 - 02:32 AM by sar7501
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Sony has released final details and pricing for the PSP. The PSP will go on sale from 12 December at a retail price of only 20,790 yen (approx US$195). Other highlights include the ability to directly inter-link up to 16 PSPs for network play and a battery life of 4 - 6 hours. 21 game titles will be initially be available. All I can say: ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that the wireless LAN-equipped PlayStation Portable (Model Code: PSP-1000) will go on sale from 12 December. The retail price will be 20,790 yen (approx US$195).
The PSP has wireless LAN functionality as standard equipment and online multi-player gaming and game content downloads will be possible via the internet. When using "adhoc mode", up to 16 PSPs can be directly inter-linked for network play.
Non-gaming content for the proprietary 1.8GB "Universal Media Disc" (UMD) used by the PSP will go on sale from Spring 2005. Input/output interfaces include a USB2.0 port, Memory Stick PRO Duo slot, infra-red port and headphone plug.
The PSP unit is 170 x 74 x 23 mm (WxDxH) in size and weighs approximately 280 grams. Power is supplied by an internal lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. Battery life is 4 - 6 hours for game play and 4 - 5 hrs for movies (Source: Sony).
An AC adapter and battery pack are included as standard equipment.
A "PSP Value Pack" (PSP-1000K) containing the PSP main unit, a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, remote control-equipped headphones, PSP soft case and handstrap will also be available from 12 December at a price of 26,040 yen.
PSP accessories will also be available for individual purchase. Pricing is as follows: 32MB Memory Stick DUO (2,940 yen), AC adapter (3,675 yen), battery pack (5,040 yen), remote control-equipped headphones (2,940 yen), soft case & hand strap set (2,100 yen).
21 game titles for the PSP will also go on sale in December. Titles from Sony Computer Entertainment include "Minna no Golf Portable" ("Everyone's Golf", 12 Dec, 5,040 yen) and "Doko demo Issho" ("Everywhere together", 16 Dec, 5040 yen).
In addition, SCEJ also announced that Level 5 will be asked to create new RPG titles for the PSP. Level 5 created "Dark Cloud" and "Dark Chronicle" for the Playstation 2 and also assisted Square Enix with the development of "DragonQuest VIII".
Inspired by:
http://bb.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/news/7226.html (Japanese)
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| Anonymous
04.11.04, 18:20 |
COOL |
| Anonymous
07.11.04, 01:11 |
that is was cheaper than i thought it would be. i would buy one but im not into portable gaming that much any more. does anyone have an idea about how much the 1.8 discs would be and would their be soft ware that allowed you to convert a dvd or something into a compressed file that playson the psp. a definite ngage killer and maybe a ds killer too. |
| DappaDizzle
15.11.04, 08:15 |
i cant wait to get one |
| Anonymous
15.11.04, 14:18 |
Ah...Right in time for Christmas... |
| Anonymous
15.11.04, 18:29 |
why cant nintendo taste defeat yet? |
| Anonymous
22.11.04, 11:30 |
well good |
| Anonymous
22.11.04, 11:36 |
i cant wait do they have analog??? |
| Anonymous
22.11.04, 12:27 |
oh sweet. this is a major break through. finally someone has challenged nintendo to step it up a bit. |
| Anonymous
22.11.04, 13:26 |
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| Anonymous
23.11.04, 06:57 |
I have started saving for the psp allready, without a job I was able to come up with $105 dollars i think I will have enough money to buy the bundle and two games. The games I will get are Armored Core:Formula Front and Dynasty Warriors. Thanks for the information, and please keep this site updated with the latest psp information. Also dont forget to show a list of all the games that are comming out. |
| Eldorel
23.11.04, 18:56 |
I have started saving for the psp allready, without a job I was able to come up with $105 dollars i think I will have enough money to buy the bundle and two games. The games I will get are Armored Core:Formula Front and Dynasty Warriors. Thanks for the information, and please keep this site updated with the latest psp information. Also dont forget to show a list of all the games that are comming out. |
| Anonymous
24.11.04, 05:40 |
actually the psp dose have an anolog stick, you know that thing that looks like a speaker in the bottom left hand corner thats it. |
| Infoman
23.12.04, 17:21 |
Hey guys im in Japan right now im visiting ( my dad lives here ) and Im going to buy my PSP before I leave.. and just wanted to inform you on it ^^. Well the Japanese PSP can only play PSP and the Metal Gear Acid is out already and umm lets see what else.. Yes it has analog.. and its pretty small.. umm if you have any questions ill be happy to answer.. just tell me |
| Hempathy
08.08.07, 03:44 |
Love how this story is @ the top of the list on the eve of the new slim release :o) Wow, how time has flown. Enjoy the (new slim) Sony hand held experience peeps! |
