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PSP info finally revealed...
"Sony has officially announced PlayStation Portable launch information. The PSP will launch in Japan on December 12, for 19,800 yen (US$185). The PSP package includes the PSP system, AC Adapter and Battery Pack. The battery life has also been confirmed, the PSP uses rechargeable Li-Ion battery which can be used for 4-6 hours for playing games, and 4-5 hours for watching videos. 21 titles will be released throughout December 2004.
Sony will also release a PSP Value Pack on the same date, for 24800 yen, which includes the PSP, Memory Stick Duo 32MB, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, Headphone with remote control, carrying case and hand strap.
Sony will ship 200,000 units of PSP at launch, an additional 500,000 units by the end of 2004, and accum. The PSP will launch in US and Europe sometimes before March 2005.
The PSP will have built-in wireless communication support, which follows the IEEE802.11b standard, capable to transfer up to 11Mbps within 120 meters, or 1Mpbs within 460 meters.
Sony also confirmed that the PSP can exchange data with other portable / handheld devices."
In other news... Square Enix announced its first PSP title, called Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, an action RPG based on the settings of Final Fantasy VII, as the fourth entry in the Compilation of the Final Fantasy VII project. The game is headed by Yoshinori Kitase, and directed by Hajime Tahata. No release date has been set for the game.
Now I must own both the NDS and the PSP.
Last edited by Yan on Oct-27-2004 at 17:57
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