The good news is the PSP Headset bundle is listed to ship in the US next week, according to this product listing on Amazon.com. The bundle eliminates the need to buy the Sony PSP Headset (MSRP $19.99) and the PSP 2000 Remote Control (MSRP $29.99) separately to use it with the PSP's Skype, saving you $20. The PSP Headset Kit for Skype retails for $29.99. Sony Computer Entertainment America had previously said that a combo bundle would be available in the US. It may have been better to introduce this when Skype compatibility was released for the PSP back in late January with firmware update 3.90, but now's the time to go for it if you haven't already.

Press release:

Tokyo, May 2, 2008 – Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that it would release "Headset with Remote Control"（PSPJ-15012）for the slim and light PSP® (PSP-2000) in Japan on June 19th, 2008 at a recommended retail price of 3,800 yen (including tax).
The sleekly designed ear hook headset helps to provide a comfortable and stable fit, applying a black color for remote control harmoniously arranged with headset. Adopting a flexible arm microphone allows users to easily adjust it to optimum speaking position in order to enjoy voice features incorporated in game titles(*1) as well as Skype™(*2) features in clear sound.
SCEJ will deploy various measures to meet users’ demand and vigorously promote the expansion of PSP platform as an innovative handheld entertainment system.
※1 To use Skype on PSP with the combination of this headset, Skype account, “Memory Stick Duo”, Internet connection are necessary. And PSP system software must be version 3.93 or later.
※2 This headset can be used for"TALKMAN"series and "P-kara "for PSP.

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