$199 Sony PSP Announced

As global sales of the Sony PSP reach 15 million, SCEA (Sony Computer Entertainment America) have announced a new hardware package for the US / European market.   Retailing at at just $199 US / $229.99 CND, the new "base unit" comes bundled with just an AC adaptor and battery, removing bonus features included with the Value Pack.  The new PSP package, which is available from the 22nd of March the cheapest way to purchase a new PSP.

The Japanese market is not left out, with the popular "Ceramic White" being shipped in similar guise at 19,800 yen (around $170 US / $200 CND / £99 GBP).

Also announced were plans to release an add-on USB camera and GPS receiver.  News of a USB camera for the PSP comes after news of the rumoured 'PSP2' with integrated camera, however Ken Kutargi, Head of Video Games at Sony, said the add-on camera, allowing VOIP chat, will ship in September.

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