24 March 2006

Sony Ships PSP Hardware Package For US Market

Sony Computer Entertainment America has made a PlayStation Portable (PSP) hardware package available in the US for $199.99.

The package, complete with Sony PSP, AC adaptor and battery went on the market this week. The new PSP hardware package offers consumers the same access to game titles, music, movies, communication and wireless networking.

“The PSP is the first portable device to deliver upon the promise of console quality game play, and together with the ever evolving multimedia capabilities, provides consumers with functionality never seen before in a portable device,” said Jack Tretton, Executive Vice President and co-COO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “This new price point demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide the best entertainment experiences, at affordable prices.”

Since its launch on March 24, 2005, the ARM powered PSP system has evolved continuously with a system software update adding new and attractive features such as Internet browsing, Location Free TV support, and playback of high-quality video (H.264 / AVC MP Level3) stored on a Memory Stick Duo.  Sony confirmed that it will launch a USB camera for the PSP this spring.