Sony cuts PSP price in the US
Europe is kept waiting, though
According to gamesindustry.biz, Sony has confirmed a PSP price cut for the US market.
The Core PSP pack (PSP, battery and charger), which previously retailed for USD 200 (EUR 150/£101), will now be sold for USD 170 (EUR 127/£86).
While Sony would not confirm any such cut for the European market (where the Core pack currently retails for EUR 200/£150) at this time, expect a price reduction to follow suit – it would be a logical step for the company as it competes within the handheld space currently dominated by Nintendo's DS.
However, such a move may only come as late as September to capitalise on the Christmas period (as well as marking the PSP's second anniversary in the continent).
Joao Diniz Sanches
With three boys under the age of 10, former Edge editor Joao has given up his dream of making it to F1 and instead spends his time being shot at with Nerf darts. When in work mode, he looks after editorial projects associated with the Pocket Gamer and Steel Media brands.