It wasn’t very long ago when Sony announced the PSP Slim. Now… they’re giving us the PSP-3000. The newest version of Sony’s handheld system was announced at this year’s Leipzig Games Convention, and features an upgraded screen that produces better color and will reduce glare, as well as a built-in microphone to make free calls using Skype. Now don’t go thinkin’ that this new PSP is gonna replace your cell anytime soon, you still need to be in range of a WiFi network to make any calls.
These new features don’t add any bulk to the PSP-3000 which is the same size as the PSP Slim, which is good news. It’s not a major upgrade, but if you were on the edge about whether to purchase a PSP or upgrade to a newer version, this may or may not be the incentive to buy.
The PSP-3000 will be released as a stand-alone system, and in a 4GB bundle, as well as various entertainment packs, retailing for $169.99 and $199.99 respectively.
I have yet to hear an official release date for North America, but this upgraded PSP will be available in Europe October 15th for 199 Euros… thats a diarrhea-inducing $291.67!
Check back, as I will post any updates as I hear about them…
Tags: Leipzig Games Convention, PSP, PSP Slim, PSP-3000, Sony
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