Sony PSP

The PlayStation Portable (officially PSP), a handheld game console, is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment. It is Sony's first entry into handheld systems. The PSP was first announced during E³ 2003 and was unveiled on May 11, 2004 at a Sony press conference during E³ 2004. more...

Variations and accessories

In all territories the PSP is available as part of a Value Pack, and in most territories it is also available as part of a Giga Pack. (The standard pack is only available in Japan) The Value Pack contains the console, battery, a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, ear bud headphones with remote control, a slip-case, a wrist strap, and a Sampler Disc (in some territories), for USD $249.99, CDN $315.98, £180.00, ¥26,040 or AUD $399.00. The Giga Pack contains a console, battery, a 1 GB Memory Stick Duo, headphones with remote control, a slip-case, a stand, and USB cable.

On July 21, 2005, Sony announced in an event in Tokyo, Japan that there would be a ceramic white version of the PSP that was released on September 15, 2005 in Japan and later released in South Korea. This PSP is the same as the black one, with the box, system and slip case now in white. This variation is unlikely to ever be released outside of Japan and South Korea.

On October 20, 2005, Sony announced the PSP Giga pack, which will contain a 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, a USB Cable, and a stand. It will also contain all of the other accessories found in the standard PSP Value Pack, except for the hand strap. The suggested retail price is ¥29,800 in Asia, $299 in North America, and £214.99 in the UK.

The Giga Pack was released in Japan on October 31, 2005, North America on November 3, 2005, and also released on 17th November 2005 in Europe.

Sales and competition

The PSP's major rival, the Nintendo DS, is considered to be in the same market as the PlayStation Portable (though representatives from both companies have stated that each system targets a different audience). Currently, the Nintendo DS is the leader in total worldwide unit sales with over 14 million units sold.

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