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02.18.05
Sony PSP Set For US Launch In March
 By Chris Richardson
As Sony and Nintendo plan to square off for handheld gaming supremacy, Sony is preparing for the stateside launch of their PSP gaming device.
The PSP was first launched in Japan during the Christmas season last year, and was met with extremely strong sales. Since then, American gamers (those who didn't purchase an Asian version on eBay) have been clamoring for information about a US launch.
Evidentially, Sony heard the requests and has announced the US release date for the PSP. According to Pro-G.co.uk,
[The PSP] is set to hit retail stores in the USA and Canada on March 24th 2005. As was predicted, the package will come with the same accessories that the Japanese Value pack included: A 32MB Memory Stick Duo, Headphones, Soft case, sample disc and screen cleaning cloth.
As a bonus for the early adopters, the first one million Value packs sold will include the feature film Spider-Man 2 on UMD format. Sony plans to manufacture one million units for sale in the North American market.
The PSP is expected to retail for $249.99.
Prices For PSP Movies Announced
By Chris Richardson
With anticipation growing for the Western hemisphere release of the Sony PSP growing exponentially, prices for the UMD movie that are playable in the device were announced.
For $19.95, consumers will be able to purchase DVD-quality movies for viewing on the PSP's impressive view screen. To alleviate doubt about the picture quality of the movies watched on the unit, please view the linked comparison, courtesy of Endgadget.
The movies will be stored on Sony's Universal Media Disc (UMD) storage devices. UMDs hold up to 1.8 gigabytes worth of data. According to HardwareGeeks.com, Sony announced a number of movies that will be available shortly after the PSP hits the shelves on March 24…
...the following titles will be available in April "XXX," "Hellboy," "Resident Evil 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico". Sony also said that new titles will be released monthly.
When the PSP arrives in the Western part of the world, it will initially be sold in bundle packs only at $249.99. The bundle includes:
a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones with remote control, battery pack, AC adaptor, soft case and cleaning cloth, movie/music/game video sampler UMD disc including multiple non-interactive game demos, and for the first one million PSP Value Packs shipped, a special UMD video release of the feature film Spider-Man 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Individual units will be available in November of 2005, just in time for the Christmas rush.
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