Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced a new version of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) which features a streamlined format and a new video out port. The new PSP will be offered in the PSP Core Pack as well as in two new PSP Entertainment Packs – a limited edition Daxter PSP Entertainment Pack, and a Star Wars Battlefront PSP Entertainment Pack. Not only does the new PSP sport a slimmer, lighter form factor, the new portable game console will be available in multiple colors including “piano black”, “ice silver”, and ”ceramic white”.
The first newly designed PSP will be made available in North America on Sept. 10th via the Daxter PSP Entertainment Pack. The package will include:
- PSP “Ice Silver” version
- Daxter video game
- Family Guy – The Freakin Sweet Collection on UMD
- 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card
- MSRP of $199.99
The limited edition Star Wars Battlefront PSP Entertainment Pack will become available starting on October 9th and will feature:
- PSP “Ceramic White” version
- Silk screened image of Darth Vader on the back of the unit
- Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron video game
- MSRP of $199.99
The PSP Core Pack will feature the “Piano Black” version of the new PSP and will come with an AC adapter, and battery pack for $169.99. This will also be available in September.
Engadget has additional information about the new Sony PSP form factor that isn’t in the press release. According to the gadget site, the new portable console will feature:
- 4.3 inch LCD screen
- 33 percent lighter in weight
- 19 percent slimmer in size
- Faster game load times
- Improved battery life
- Video output
Here are some pictures from Engadget:
[Check out the Sony Press Release]
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