Europe getting PSP Giga Pack News
PSP News by Ellie Gibson
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced plans to launch a limited edition PSP bundle containing a 1GB Memory Stick - and as you might have guessed, it'll be in the shops in time for Christmas.
The PSP Giga Pack will include a USB cable and a new PSP stand for hands-free viewing along with the larger capacity Memory Stick, which offers enough storage for around 30 hours of music, 500 digital photos or two feature films. Just about.
It'll be priced £214.99 in the UK, but if you're planning a trip abroad or are already a foreigner you might want to pick up your pack in continental Europe - where it'll set you back €299.99 (around £203).
Those who've already bought themselves a PSP Value Pack will be able to purchase the PSP-branded 1GB stick separately from the start of November, but a price has yet to be announced.
The PSP Giga Pack will go on sale in the UK and Ireland on November 21. It will launch in other European territories, and in Africa and the Middle East, on November 28.
Probably best to get your order in now if you've got your heart set on one - the PSP looks likely to be a best seller this Christmas, and Santa's elves can only knock 'em out so fast.
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terminalterror
20/10/05 @ 13:28
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That looks like quite a good purchase and means you don't end up with a completely redundant 32MB stick. Shame they didn't do it sooner.
Nice to see us Europeans getting a nicer bundle than the Americans. /prepares to be corrected by evidence of uber US bundle |
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kangarootoo
20/10/05 @ 13:39
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The PSP always seem expensive compared to the DS. I have neither so please don't anyone get all fan-boy hate on me. Yes I know its technically stronger, but the price point difference seems quite a lot between two compoeting products.
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Skrunchster
20/10/05 @ 13:40
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Awesome, I was thinking about getting a PSP for Christmas so this is just PERFECT. I'm getting this.
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"I wish they'd do a nice stylish case that doesn't slip TIGHTLY round the PSP. Get something sharp on that case and zzzzzp! There's your dreaded scratch."
Really? I think it's quite neat, actually. It protects the PSP but doesn't take up any more space, and doesn't look too shabby either, at least not compared to the standard DS cases. *shivers* |
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RabidMonkey
20/10/05 @ 15:08
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"I would recommend waiting for the price drop at the start of next year."
Really? Do you know something we don't. |
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I think we can assume this will be loaded with v2.50 firmware.
Selling it with v2 and a £65 saving (compared to todays value pack and a 1gb vs the giga pack) would just be asking for pirating Seriously, this is one dirt cheap bundle considering seperately the value pack and 1gb stick cost £280 at retail |
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terminalterror
20/10/05 @ 16:53
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"Oh come on. Sure it's got a big screen but who would want to prop it up and sit back in their armchair to watch a movie?"
On a train journey or something where you have a little table, using my Playgear Pocket case as a stand has been helpful as holding the PSP for one episode of Family Guy is just about OK but two is pushing it. |
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SuperGamerMatt
20/10/05 @ 17:31
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I really tempted to get a PSP now. I was not thinking about getting an XB360, but was thinking about a GB Micro (you see I've always prefered portable gaming since the Advance came out).
It's my Birthday coming up and then Christmas, so I may get one. Some of you have said you're not happy with the games, on looking at reviews it looks like there are some good games (GTA, Burnout, Wipeout, Virtua Tennis). I still think the PSP is a bit on the expensive side. |
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tonynibbles
20/10/05 @ 17:52
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This is a smart move by Sony. Ahem. Well - the smartest move they've made since launching on Sept 1st so very, very late.
If they really push this device like they should do : as a portable media device - then they could really start to eat in to the walkman/digital music player market. I've got a 2Gb stick and use it out every single day playing music and showing of pics at the pub. 1Gb out the box is a great idea. Just hope its marketed properly. |
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spidermanalf
21/10/05 @ 07:20
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Bugger I bought one to save and sell on fleabay before Xmas, going to have to stick it on now!
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Captain-nippon
21/10/05 @ 08:14
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300 bucks for a PSP with 1 GB memory stick? damn that's a good deal. To bad i already have a PSP. If Sony really want to spoil the x360 launch and kill the video ipod this holiday season, drop the damn value package to 199.
Sony will for sure drop the price of the PS 2 to 99 bucks. another killer for the x360. |
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captainrentboy
23/10/05 @ 18:01
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Ohhh a gigantic handheld with graphics not quite as nice as the ageing ps2,overpriced movies and terrible bug ridden ports of old games.Orrr a next gen console with graphics to die for,along with PGR3,Kameo and COD2 for just a lil more moolah this chrimbo,it's going to be a tough choice but i'll go with the 360.
Sony haven't even managed to provide enough standard psps for the outstanding preorders we have in my workplace,it's been 2 months people!!!And they're already on about releasing another bundle. It's shocking how many people have already traded theirs in towards a 360 through sheer boredom of the handheld,it makes me giggle. Now all we need is a ps3 launch next chrimbo with an asking price of £400,and the downfall of Sony will be complete.Bwaa hahaha. |
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