PSP to be released in Japan on Dec. 12

[Gryph]

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today that it would release its new handheld video game system, PSPTM (PlayStation™Portable) (PSP-1000), on December 12, 2004, at a recommended retail price of 19,800 yen excluding tax (20,790 yen including tax) for the Japanese market.

 

With high-quality graphics processing capability equivalent to that of PlayStation 2, in addition to rich stereo sound, PSP offers the joy of playing full-scale 3D-CG games and viewing high resolution video images anytime, anywhere.

 

Equipped with a wireless LAN feature (IEEE802.11b), PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line entertainment community (*1).

 

PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours for video viewing. (SCEI actual measurement) (*2)

 

With PSP, the world of PlayStation, people’s most favorite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been possible before.

 

To accompany the launch of the PSP system, a total of 21 game titles from SCE and third party software developers and publishers will be released by the end of this year. In addition to these titles, over 100 exciting new titles are currently in development. Innovative titles using the unique features of PSP, as well as PSP versions of hit titles that have been the drivers of the PlayStation platform will continuously be introduced.

Source: http://mypsp.co.uk/ (Cool PSP news site)

 

I bolded the more important parts of that press release. Even though this is just the value edition (20,790 yen = $194.629) and right now it's only coming out in Japan, it's rather early considering what other experts were saying. US and EU are definitely coming out in 2005 (March is speculated).

 

What's interesting is that they finally give a solid battery life which is about 4 to 6 hours for games...that's not TOO bad.

Edited October 27, 2004 by GryphonKlaw

[L.S.D]

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today that it would release its new handheld video game system, PSPTM (PlayStation™Portable) (PSP-1000), on December 12, 2004, at a recommended retail price of 19,800 yen excluding tax (20,790 yen including tax) for the Japanese market.

 

With high-quality graphics processing capability equivalent to that of PlayStation 2, in addition to rich stereo sound, PSP offers the joy of playing full-scale 3D-CG games and viewing high resolution video images anytime, anywhere.

 

Equipped with a wireless LAN feature (IEEE802.11b), PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line entertainment community (*1).

 

PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours for video viewing. (SCEI actual measurement) (*2)

 

With PSP, the world of PlayStation, people’s most favorite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been possible before.

 

To accompany the launch of the PSP system, a total of 21 game titles from SCE and third party software developers and publishers will be released by the end of this year. In addition to these titles, over 100 exciting new titles are currently in development. Innovative titles using the unique features of PSP, as well as PSP versions of hit titles that have been the drivers of the PlayStation platform will continuously be introduced.

Source: http://mypsp.co.uk/ (Cool PSP news site)

 

I bolded the more important parts of that press release. Even though this is just the value edition (20,790 yen = $194.629) and right now it's only coming out in Japan, it's rather early considering what other experts were saying. US and EU are definitely coming out in 2005 (March is speculated).

 

What's interesting is that they finally give a solid battery life which is about 4 to 6 hours for games...that's not TOO bad.

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USD200?? THat would cost $800 in my currency!

Same price as an XBox! I better go get an XBox

[Agozer]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

[Gryph]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

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And that's just the value edition. There are other more expensive ones versions.

[Agozer]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

 

And that's just the value edition. There are other more expensive ones versions.

Well, I guess the high price explains itself partly because the PSP doesn't just play games. ;

[Thraxen]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

 

But it's $100 USD cheaper than the rumored $300 price tag that has been talked about for months now. Also, keep in mind that it's as powerful as a PS2.

[Agozer]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

 

But it's $100 USD cheaper than the rumored $300 price tag that has been talked about for months now. Also, keep in mind that it's as powerful as a PS2.

...and SONY is known to exaggerate the "abilities" of their products.

 

But whatever.

 

Who knows, the PSP might be the first handheld system I buy since the GB.

[L.S.D]

Dear god, that price is a bit high for a haldheld system.

 

But it's $100 USD cheaper than the rumored $300 price tag that has been talked about for months now. Also, keep in mind that it's as powerful as a PS2.

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...and SONY is known to exaggerate the "abilities" of their products.

 

But whatever.

 

Who knows, the PSP might be the first handheld system I buy since the GB.

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Cross your fingers when do the purchase

[valovedder]

Oh man, all complaining about the price.

Remember us poor old Brits we are always getting screwed with the price of hardware and games. Whenever a new console is released we never get an equivalent price but the same price in $ only in pounds.

e.g. if an xbox is $100 then we have to pay £100, rather than say £66 whch would be the same price.

BASTARDS!!