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Sony introduced the third evolution of the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) today. The new PSP-3000 will be offered in Mystic Silver and Piano Black. What's new and changed this time around? Besides shifting around some logos and rounding off some buttons, Sony has added the following PSP hardware upgrades:
- Internal Microphone: PSP Headset no longer required to use Skype or multiplayer chat.
- LCD screen gets "wider color gamut" and "anti-reflection technology"
Two new PSP bundles will be offered as well with the Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Entertainment Pack ($199.99) and the PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack ($199.99).
The Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Entertainment Pack includes the following:
- Sony PSP 3000
- Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters game
- National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets UMD video
- echochrome™ PLAYSTATION Network voucher
- 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack includes the following:
- Sony PSP 3000
- 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Everyday Shooter PLAYSTATION Network voucher
See images of the new PSP-3000 here.
The PSP 3000 will be available first from the $199.99 Entertainment Pack bundles. The PSP Mystic Silver and Piano Black Core Packs will sell later in 2008 for $169.99.
Read the full details in Sony's announcement below.
UPDATE 10/28/08: Sony has killed plans to release the PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack. Read more here.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED PSP®
(PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM
Updated PSP – Featuring New LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone – Will Be Included
in Ratchet & Clank® PSP Entertainment Pack and PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack
FOSTER CITY, Calif., August 20, 2008 – In conjunction with a global announcement by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the North American availability of the updated PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system (PSP-3000). Available on October 14 in the previously announced Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters™ PSP Entertainment Pack, the updated PSP will feature a new LCD screen with a wider color gamut and anti-reflection technology, as well as a built-in microphone to enhance both multi-player gaming and Skype™ calls. The form factor and overall functionality of the current, slimmed-down PSP-2000 will remain the same with the updated PSP system. SCEA today also announced the PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack ($199.99 MSRP), which will include the updated PSP, a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and a PLAYSTATION®Network voucher to download Everyday Shooter for PSP system. In addition to the bundles, the updated PSP will be available as a stand-alone product later this year.
“As we head into the holiday shopping season, both of these new Entertainment Packs represent a significant value for gift-givers, combining the updated PSP and its enhanced screen with content that showcases the PSP’s gaming and entertainment functionality,” said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PLAYSTATION Network, SCEA. “The 4GB Memory bundle is geared toward the digital entertainment enthusiast who likes to bring their media files on-the-go and download content from the PLAYSTATION Network. The Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters bundle is a great family-friendly option centered on one of the most beloved PlayStation franchises.”
As announced at the E3 Media & Business Summit, the Ratchet & Clank PSP Entertainment Pack will be available for $199.99 (MSRP) on October 14. The Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack includes:
Updated Mystic Silver PSP system; the first updated PSP available on store shelves
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters – In this PSP Greatest Hits title, Ratchet and Clank go back to the franchise's roots with classic Ratchet & Clank® gameplay. While on a much needed vacation, Ratchet and Clank’s rest and relaxation time is suddenly cut short as they soon find themselves lured into a mysterious quest.
“National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets” UMD® video – Join Nicolas Cage on a heart-pounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the Lost City of Gold. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, Disney’s “National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets” takes you on a globe-trotting quest full of adrenaline-pumping twists and turns — all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets.
echochrome™ PLAYSTATION Network voucher* – Featuring an elegant black and white art design, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the “echos,” or shadow guides. Download echochrome for PSP from PLAYSTATION®Store to your Memory Stick PRO Duo with the included voucher.
4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo – Store your photos, music, videos, downloadable games and game saves.
The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack will be the first bundle to feature a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, offering plenty of storage for saving movies and TV shows downloaded from the recently launched PLAYSTATION Network video delivery service. The bundle will be available in November for $199.99 (MSRP).
The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack includes:
Updated Piano Black PSP system
4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo – Store more photos, music, videos, downloadable games and game saves.
Everyday Shooter PLAYSTATION Network voucher* – A colorful and music-driven arcade shooter, Everyday Shooter won three awards at the Independent Gaming Festival at the 2007 Game Developers Conference. Unlike traditional arcade shooters, in Everyday Shooter each on-screen interaction is a note, chord, or riff that plays in harmony with each level’s unique music track. The title is available for PLAYSTATION®3 and will be making its debut for PSP. Download Everyday Shooter for PSP from PLAYSTATION Store to your Memory Stick PRO Duo with the included voucher.
In addition to the new PSP Entertainment Packs, an updated PSP in Piano Black will be available later this year as part of the PSP Core Pack, which includes an AC adaptor and battery pack for $169.99 (MSRP).
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Written by Guest on 2008-12-21 16:11:24
I'm getting the silver ratchet & clank entertainment pack. | idiots
Written by Guest on 2008-12-21 15:54:31
hey retards cant u see the friggen mic | Not time to upgrade yet
Written by Guest on 2008-08-28 14:00:18
The psp 2000 would've tempted me to upgrade from 1000 but as it failed to do so I don't think this meager offering is going to force the change. What is needed is HSDPA, how can you be portable if you are always seeking hotspots? In fact many features out of phones are called for. I am not saying we should use psp phones, the psp is too big to be used as a phone but it shouldn't ignore the possibility of being able to offer the same level of connectivity. Also look at how much phones have built in. GPS, camera, 16GB internal memory, touch screen. Had they kept the dimensions of the original psp they could've fit allsorts in there. How about a battery that only needs charging twice a week? | hoi
Written by Guest on 2008-08-28 08:19:50
hey,anyone know the cable for tv out,the same like psp 2000 cable component or not? | idk.
Written by Guest on 2008-08-23 12:05:59
looks exactly the same. | hey
Written by Guest on 2008-08-21 13:57:52
also, includes new interlaced video output support as opposed to just progressive scan.
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