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E3 07: Sony Announces PSP Revision, Slimmer, Longer-lasting, TV-compatible

Sony today announced a new PSP model during its E3 press conference in Santa Monica. The revision will add a longer-lasting battery, reduce the profile of the handheld, and enable video output to televisions.
Nick Breckon
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Sony today announced a new PSP model during its E3 press conference in Santa Monica. The revision will add a longer-lasting battery, reduce the profile of the handheld, and enable video output to televisions.

The version boasts a 33% lighter frame, as well as a 19% slimmer profile. While video output was stated as being compatible with Sony Bravia televisions, it is unknown at this time whether other televisions will be supported.

The system--which comes colored in either piano black or ice silver--will be offered in the PSP Entertainment Pack, which includes an ice silver PSP, Ready At Dawn's action-platformer Daxter, a 1GB memory stick, a collection of UMDs, and Family Guy Frickin' Sweet collection. The package will hit stores in September for a retail price of $199.99.

Also revealed was a white, Star Wars-themed PSP in promotion of Rebellion's PSP-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. The Darth Vader-branded handhelds will be sold in a package for $199.99.

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  • Dynotaku legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    July 11, 2007 12:40 PM

    This might actually make me start looking at the library of games to see if I want one. I recall speculations on this version included a faster UMD drive and a new LCD screen that reduced battery consumption, I don't see that mentioned in the story, so I wonder if that was just speculation or if the technical stuff wasn't brought up in the press release. The 'reduced profile' makes me think the new screen is in there.

    • Horn legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      July 11, 2007 12:45 PM

      Same here. Unfortunately this will probably kill the homebrew scene so I'll have to stick to my DS with its buggy SNES emulation.

    • vertdang legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      July 11, 2007 2:47 PM

      metal gear portable ops is fantastic. so's the Grand theft auto and Tekken for the PSP. Those 3 right there are worth the price of admission right now.
      not to mention FF1&2 is out now, and God of War is coming out later on.

      the PSP might finally be a decent gaming system :)

      • MoreVespeneGas legacy 10 years
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        August 16, 2007 5:38 AM

        metal gear does look great, im pretty sure ill get a psp just for that >_>

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