Sony's PlayStation Portable, or PSP, will be
released in Japan on December 12, 2004 - just 10 days after the Nintendo DS launches there. Sony has set the
price at 19,800 Yen, just under $200 US. Sony is also promising 21 games out before end of year. Confirmed
launch titles will include Metal Gear Acid, Dynasty Warriors, Vampire Chronicle, Puyo Pop Fever, Hot Shots Golf, Ridge
Racer, Need For Speed Underground Rivals, and Tiger Woods PGA Golf Tour. As for battery life, Sony has gone on
record to promise "between four and six hours for game titles and continuous four to five hours for video
viewing." Memory sticks, straps, and cases will be available at launch separately as well. Looks like an
early 2005 release for US and Europe isn't crazy talk.
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