Bright new PSP

PSP-3000 unveiled at Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced that it would launch a new PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system, PSP-3000, with an advanced LCD screen supporting higher image quality.

This new model PSP will become available in stores in Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand from October 15, 2008 and will be available as a bundle with one software title.

A variety of bundles will be available that take advantage of the new PSP features, including a Go! communications bundle and a variety of games bundles, including Buzz!: Master Quiz, plus FIFA '09 and Harry Potter bundles from SCEE's publishing partners.

In addition to offering all of the key features and ergonomic design of PSP-2000, the quality of the screen has been improved to offer crisper colours with more definition when outside in natural light. PSP-3000 also includes a built-in microphone, maximising the communication features of services such as Skype.

PSP is gaining overwhelming support from a wide range of consumers all over the world through its exciting line-up of software titles as well as the introduction of colour variations and network services. Since the launch of the Slim & Lite PSP, PSP-2000, in September 2007, the expansion of the PSP platform has been further accelerated and more than 13.4 million units have been sold in the PAL territories.

SCEE will continue to expand the PSP platform and create a new world of entertainment with PSP-3000 and the strong line-up of forthcoming titles this year.