By Quinton Miles
After hinting at it for so long, Sony Computer Entertainment of America finally let the cat out of the bag and announced the launch details of their highly anticipated PSP system. Shipping on March 24, the system will retail for $249.99 and come with a host of other accessories. Being dubbed the PSP Value Pack, gamers will get a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones with remote control, battery pack, an AC Adaptor, a soft case and cleaning cloth, and a movie/music/ game video sampler UMD disc featuring video of the system’s games. The first million Value Packs shipped will also come complete with a special UMD release of [i]Spider-Man 2[/i].
“PSP will evolve and elevate portable entertainment, giving users the freedom to play full 3D games, watch movies, listen to music and connect wirelessly on their terms, their time and their place,” said Kaz Hirai, president and chief executive officer, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. “More than ever, today’s consumer demands access to entertainment outside the home without compromising quality. With more than 100 PSP game titles currently in development worldwide, and the ability to download and listen to digital music and view feature films with breathtaking screen quality, PSP lets users control their entertainment options, all in one package.”
In addition to details of the system, the launch lineup was confirmed as well. With the support from software developers around the industry, the PSP will launch with large lineup of 24 titles, which according to Sony is three times that of “their closest competitor”. Official pricing for each game has been announced yet, but Sony says their titles will start from $39.99. As always, check back with us for information as we get it.
Sony PSP Launch Lineup:
Ape Escape: On the Loose, Sony Computer Entertainment America
ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin’ Trails, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower, Capcom
Dynasty Warriors, KOEI
FIFA 2005, Electronic Arts
Gretzky NHL, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Lumines, Ubisoft
Metal Gear Acid, Konami
MLB, Sony Computer Entertainment America
MVP Baseball, Electronic Arts
NBA, Sony Computer Entertainment America
NBA Street Showdown, Electronic Arts
Need for Speed Rivals, Electronic Arts
NFL Street 2 Unleashed, Electronic Arts
Rengoku: Tower of Purgatory, Konami
Ridge Racer, Namco
Smartbomb, Eidos Interactive
Spider-Man 2, Activision
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, Electronic Arts
Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix, Activision
Twisted Metal: Head On, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, Sony Online Entertainment
Wipeout Pure, Sony Computer Entertainment America
World Tour Soccer, Sony Computer Entertainment America