{"id":3005493,"date":"2007-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-07-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2007-07-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-07-17T00:00:00","slug":"slimmer-and-lighter-new-psp-playstationportable-comes-in-six-color-variations-to-the-japanese-market","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2007\/slimmer-and-lighter-new-psp-playstationportable-comes-in-six-color-variations-to-the-japanese-market\/","title":{"rendered":"“Slimmer and Lighter”\nNew PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) Comes in Six Color Variations to the Japanese Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\nTokyo, July 17, 2007 <\/span>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it
\nwould launch new slimmer and lighter PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment
\nsystem (PSP-2000) in Japan on September 20th, 2007 at a recommended retail price of 19,800
\nyen including tax. In conjunction with this news, the company also announced that from July
\n18th, it also introduces open pricing for the current PSP system (PSP-1000) which is currently
\navailable at a recommended retail price of 20,790 yen including tax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nNew PSP will come in 6 different colors in the Japanese market; three basic colors
\nof “Piano Black”, “Ceramic White”, “Ice Silver” as well as three pearlised light colors under
\n“Blume series”, of “Rose Pink”, “Lavender Purple” and “Felicia Blue”.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nAccommodating to users\u2019 heavy demand, much anticipated “\uff11Seg” tuner will also
\nbecome available specifically for new PSP (PSP-2000) at a recommended retail price of 6,980
\nyen including tax, only for the Japanese market, enabling PSP users to view terrestrial digital
\nbroadcasting anytime anywhere on its large 4.3 inch wide high resolution LCD screen.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nAlong with the introduction of new PSP, “AV cable” (RRP 2,200 yen), “S VIDEO
\ncable” (RRP 2,200 yen), “D Terminal AV cable” (RRP 2,800 yen), and “Component AV
\ncable” (RRP 2,800 yen) for newly equipped video-out port(*1), and slimmer and lighter
\n“Headphones with Remote Control” (RRP 2,800 yen) will also become available in the
\nJapanese market on September 13th, 2007 for new PSP.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nOn the software front, innovative and exciting new titles are expected to be
\nreleased toward the year-end holiday season. Numerous third-party titles will be available
\nincluding “ProAtlas travelguide” (edia co.,ltd.), “WANGAN MIDNIGHT Portable” (Genki
\n2\/4
\nCo.,Ltd.), “METAL GEAR SOLID PORTABLE OPS +” (Konami Digital Entertainment Co.,
\nLtd.), and “CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-” (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.) as well as
\nkey upcoming first-party titles such as “WILD ARMS XF” and “REZEL CROSS”.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nSCEI will continue to expand the PSP platform and create a new world of computer
\nentertainment with new PSP, new accessories, and attractive game software titles.\n<\/p>\n

– ends –<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(\u203b1) Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable or Component AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles for
\nPSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\uff1cPSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Product Overview\uff1e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nPiano Black(PSP-2000 PB)<\/td>\n		\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nCeramic White(PSP-2000 CW)<\/td>\n		\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nIce Silver(PSP-2000 IS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\nPSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color Name
Product Code<\/td>\n		Piano Black
PSP-2000 PB<\/td>\n		Ceramic White
PSP-2000 CW<\/td>\n		Ice Silver
PSP-2000 IS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Retail Price<\/td>\n19,800 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/td>\nSeptember 20th, 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supplied Accessories<\/td>\nAC adaptor \u00d71
\nBattery pack (1200mAh) \u00d71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u25c6Blume series<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nRose Pink(PSP-2000 RP)\n<\/td>\n		\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nLavender Purple(PSP-2000 LP)<\/td>\n		\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\n\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)
\nFelicia Blue(PSP-2000 FB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\nPSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color Name
Product Code<\/td>\n		Rose Pink
PSP-2000 RP<\/td>\n		Lavender Purple
PSP-2000 LP<\/td>\n		Felicia Blue
PSP-2000 FB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Retail Price<\/td>\n19,800 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/td>\nSeptember 20th, 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supplied Accessories<\/td>\nAC adaptor \u00d71
\nBattery pack (1200mAh) \u00d71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\uff1c”\uff11Seg” Tuner Product Overview\uff1e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"1<\/td>\nProduct Name<\/td>\n“\uff11Seg” tuner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/td>\nPSP-S310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/td>\nSeptember 20th, 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Retail Price<\/td>\n6,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardware Specifications<\/td>\nExternal Dimensions: Approx. 55 x 31.8 x 14.2 mm
\nWeight: Approx. 17g
\nSupplied accessories: case
\nInterface: USB
\nSupported Broadcast system: ISDB-T(1Seg)
\nSupported Area: Japan\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software Specifications<\/td>\nTV watching
\nCaption
\nChannel Settings
\nTV program listing\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u203b  There might be minimal or no reception of signals inside or near buildings, in the mountains, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u203b  Memory Stick Duo\u2122 is necessary to view terrestrial digital broadcasting on PSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\uff1cCables Product Overview\uff1e
\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"AV
\nAV cable<\/td>\n		\"S
\nS VIDEO cable<\/td>\n		\"D
\nD Terminal AV cable<\/td>\n		\"Component
\nComponent AV cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\nAV cable<\/td>\nS VIDEO cable<\/td>\nD Terminal AV cable<\/td>\nComponent AV cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/td>\nPSP-S150<\/td>\nPSP-S160<\/td>\nPSP-S170<\/td>\nPSP-S180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Output
\n\u203b1\uff09<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00d7<\/td>\n\u00d7<\/td>\n\u25cb\u203b2\uff09<\/span><\/td>\n\u25cb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Retail Price<\/td>\n2,200yen including tax<\/td>\n2,200yen including tax<\/td>\n2,800yen including tax<\/td>\n2,800yen including tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/td>\nSeptember 13th, 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u203b  Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable or Component AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles for PSP<\/span><\/p>\n

\u203b  D1 terminal is not supported.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\uff1cHeadphones with Remote Control Product Overview\uff1e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\nHeadphones with Remote Control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/td>\nPSP-S140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Retail Price<\/td>\n2,800 yen including tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/td>\nSeptember 13th, 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\u203b  Specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u203b  Above peripherals are specifically for PSP-2000 only. PSP-1000 is not supported.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, PS3 and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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\nMemoryStick Duo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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