Ceramic PSP officially out

Yes, we're aware this is entirely gratuitous given that we already knew the ceramic PSP was gonna be launching today. But, you know — we're big fans of gratuitous. Whaddya want?

[Simon @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks cool. Just don't drop it.

[Fishie @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

You know, it would be nice to actually acknoledge Akihabaranews in this post instead of just ripping their pics and hiding the link to them in the first pic.

EDITOR'S NOTE: We actually do link to Akihabara News, it's right there in the post. We're friends with them and they LOVE all the traffic we send them.

[Jon @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I wonder if they are going re-name this edition to the iPSP? ... Now I can wait to hear from people who will write back and say, "Hey moron, just because it's white doesn't mean they're copying Apple... stupid fanboy STFU Apple sucks!!" ... Just making an observation.

[Supervlieg @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks cool. Now let's see that PSP-SP, PSP-micro, PSP-mini or PSP-Nano

[RC @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Jon, you got issues!

[Jordan Cassady @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

It's the iPSP!

[Nick @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Was the white one released overseas only? or in the US also?

[knot_U @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

#2 Simon:
IT'S FREAKIN' PLASTIC, JUST CERAMIC COULRED!

_________________________________________Knot_U

[Ellen Hage @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

This I do like. So is it available in the U.S.? If so, where?

[Tech^CF @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks delicious!

But, I think the black one is prettier. Black screen on black PSP is better. The big black square on this white goodness is not that pretty. ..anyways this is for the Apple people

[Steve @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Yea it looks all right but just only problem is that if dirt gets on it the thing will look bad but good part it that you can't see all that lint on it like the black one

[GUnit @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

white? ew! looks like it'd get dirty quickly.

[iGanza @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

White is boring. nano black is the new white!

[fistpittingnork @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

What happened to the clear buttons this thing used to have? I loved those clear buttons more than anything. I remember one time I saw this picture of a white psp with clear buttons and I thought "wow.. clear buttons.. wish I had clear buttons."

There was a time when clear buttons would've ruled the world, but now you have your paints and your opaques and what have you. Such a time was a glorious time, it was if life wasn't restrained by such transparent qualities, or the lack thereof.

Oh what a time..


Actually wasn't the article last week on the white psp's suffecient enough? The things not even being sold in the US.

[fistpittingnork @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Cook an egg on my face, I spelled sufficient "suffecient"

[Christopher7xii @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

This seriously makes me want some Flipz

http://www.illegaluturn.com/dbimages13/Nestle-CGFWF.jpg

As for leeching images, Joystiq always does that. Look at the URL for any of their images, as far as I can tell they just link other people's stuff (unless it's actual reporting they did first hand).

Still, the white PSP looks kind of lame. I'm not saying black is the end all be all, but they definitely didn't release it in white at first for a reason. I really hate the iPod. I really wish everything didn't try to clone it's popularity, cuz I hate tiny things(nano iPod? cmon... nano GBA is soon to follow), and white is a hideous color for electronics.

[Dylan @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Anybody actually got there hands on one of these yet? Does it collect fingerprints as easily and eagerly as the black one does?

I still think I prefer the black one - this one just looks too sterile. But hey, at least the sony supplied headphones will look allright with the PSP now..

[LC_ @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Doesn't sony understand? I don't want a hot pink PSP, I want new PSP GAMES that don't suck!!!

[PeeBee @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Someone has to say it ...They so ripped off the iPod

[fistpittingnork @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Posted Sep 15, 2005, 9:14 AM ET by hidden

"I cannot play winning with my bro use this psp, only personal i think.. can connected to other psp ?"

Umm... yeah.. now try it without the alcohol!

[paralipsis @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks nice in static pictures, but having bright white surrounding your screen might get a tad distracting on handheld. Though it can't be any harder (or easier for that matter) to keep clean than the back one.

[jay @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

so they made this to trick people into thinking "oh looXXorz! its the new iPod!" then they take it home and cry because its MP3 playing abilities are sub par :(

maybe if sony had better selling figures they wouldn't have to copy something thats been more successful. oh well!

[retro @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Aww, no clear buttons? This is a huge turn-off. I'm getting a black one instead.

[Pancake @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Who cares about a color, make some decent games sony!

[John Bennet Ramsee @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Yeah it looks all nice but just wait till you eat some greasy as$ chicken then try and play it.

[boden @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Does it come with a black wrist strap and remote?

[slysithesuperspy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

So its just fucking plastic, not some kind of ceramic composite armour like tanks have. pfff

[xVariable @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Ceramic? It's MADE of ceramic? That's the coolest thing I've seen this week. They should a Bakelite model. =P

[ken fager @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Have to agree with prior posts. Sony, I have had a PSP since launch. I played the hell out of Lumines. The only reason I play the unit is to launch homebrew apps. Please make some more decent games.

[Chiablo @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Anyone know what firmware is loaded on it?

[howow @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

does it flush too?

[JinKazama @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

____________________________________________
Doesn't sony understand? I don't want a hot pink PSP, I want new PSP GAMES that don't suck!!!
____________________________________________
The only reason I play the unit is to launch homebrew apps. Please make some more decent games.
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make some decent games sony!
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Looks like Sony is listening...Check out the Winter 05 PSP lineup on IGN.com. Some of the games look awesome

[fistpittingnork @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

ha somebody actually agrees with my clear button fetish..

I'm not that serious about the clear buttons, but they do make this white a little more visually pleasing.

(+[_]-:-)

[Matt Rix @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks alright. I think my pink version for little girls looks better: http://www.matt-rix.com/kirupa/PSPBattle/ElectricGrandpa.jpg

-Matt

[Christopher MacManus @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Editors, I'm not trying to spam this place with links -- I'm just trying to help those who want it. There are two places to get this white version at the moment:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product/Sony_PSP-1000KCW_PlayStation_Portable_Value-Pack_-_Ceramic_White.html?ref=5

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=218&products_id=7302

[fistpittingnork @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

A white PSP and it still comes with a black charger?

That stho doesthen't match my sthummer ensthamble!

[retro @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Well, the solid coloured buttons just make it seem less future-esque to me. That was a thing about the buttons that I liked.

[Dominic Lague @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Hmm... When it's a PSP, it's "cool" and "gratuitous". When it's a $1000 pair of JVC woody 'phones, which may actually be worth the price tag, it's labelled as being "audiophile nonsense". Hmm... This all makes sense now!

[ZombiesDontSurf @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

fistpittingnork:
"A white PSP and it still comes with a black charger?

That stho doesthen't match my sthummer ensthamble!"

You Dummy! Everyone knows you don't wear white after labor day!

[REY2K7 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I'm gonna get it just because is white. Nice move Sony!

[unclejerry @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Looks good. But is is dishwasher safe?

[Yong @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

It's a shame that the clear buttons are now opaque - also the blk charger comment is a funny one.

[Sloopydrew @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

It looks like an operating table for Lilliputans.

[Christopher7xii @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Sony doesn't make the games people. Third parties do. Why is that so hard to grasp?

Also, go pickup Burnout or Midevil or Gripshift. All of them are getting solid to awesome reviews, and they all came out this week.

[Nikki @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Honestly, it looks like Mark Wahlberg would pick one up in Planet of the Apes.. you know on the ship.. at the beginning.. when everythings all shiny-like...

anyone?

come on!

[mikataur @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I'd go ape for a transparent plastic one. But I think black suits the PSP more than white.

I think some killer PSP games are on their way for the Christmas shopping season.

My favs: Lumines, Mercury.

[mikataur @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I'd go ape for a transparent plastic one. But I think black suits the PSP more than white.

I think some killer PSP games are on their way for the Christmas shopping season.

My favs: Lumines, Mercury.

[Contr0ller @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Color looks like an Ipod on dope.

[Scott Armstrong @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Your filthy cunts, all of you.

[Nuno @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

looks ugly!
preffer the black one