During Gamescom 2011, Sony announced a new regular PSP exclusivly for the European consumers. The PSP E-1000 with a fingerprint free surface (matte!) will do what every other PSP does, but it just won’t have build in Wi-Fi. You will still have access to the full catalog of PSP games on UMD or the PlayStation Store via Media Go. The re-designed PSP E-1000 is lighter, moved a few hardware features around and no longer has below screen buttons, instead there is a single touch strip on the bottom.
This new model will price at €99.99 and will be accompanied by a new range of PSP titles that will retail at €9.99 each.
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#1 by Ajescent on August 18th, 2011 [ 2367 Points ]
Love it but it’s EU only it seems.
#2 by EdEN on August 18th, 2011 [ 103759 Points ]
@ajescent: Seems that way so far. Same goes for the new Wii redesigned SKU. Maybe we get an announcement for the rest of the world soon? A PSP for $99 would go well before the holidays for those without a portable.
#3 by Jason on August 18th, 2011 [ 27898 Points ]
doesnt matter they can play na games. Seeming as the vita wont support umd this is a blessing for those who want the best of both. you will have to pay for the overpriced didigtal games for vita where you can get umd for $1.50-$2 so in the end if you want to save a ton this is the way to go.
#4 by Royalty32 on August 18th, 2011 [ 1020 Points ]
…………………………………………………………..Speechless
#5 by mowmow on August 18th, 2011 [ 17028 Points ]
i’m still running around with the original psp. If this dropped in US I would get it
#6 by Jason on August 18th, 2011 [ 27898 Points ]
I have 2 myself.
#7 by Cheeto on August 18th, 2011
I never got into handheld, I have the original DS from my days in the U.S which I lost interests in since I had my first girl. Between 2 jobs and 2 kids, I barley have time to play on my PS3 and I am curious how the rest of the married members do, however a PSP for 99 Euros sounds delicious! May be wife will be interested.
#8 by Eddie on August 18th, 2011 [ 43773 Points ]
Only good for those who have not ever had a PSP before. As PSP games are starting to die off, it wouldn’t make sense to swap it out with an older model.
#9 by Jason on August 18th, 2011 [ 27898 Points ]
They are dying off????????? thats why the remaster series is coming? pow
#10 by mowmow on August 18th, 2011 [ 17028 Points ]
@jason one thing I’ve always wanted to do with my psp was to connect it to the tv to play. But the original doesn’t have that. Plus it’s pretty hefty
#11 by pedrolabate on August 18th, 2011 [ 39949 Points ]
I think it’s a nice way to go out. I expect this to be a hit.
#12 by EdEN on August 18th, 2011 [ 103759 Points ]
@mowmow: Don’t think this new “My first PSP” model has video out.
#13 by Kane112 on August 18th, 2011 [ 30555 Points ]
looks nice a shame about no wifi but for $100 cant complain to much
#14 by EdEN on August 18th, 2011 [ 103759 Points ]
@Kane112: Media Go takes care of the “no wi-fi” problem. I don’t use my PSP to browse online since it’s too much of a hassle and online enabled PSP games aren’t part of a huge list.
#15 by Eddie on August 18th, 2011 [ 43773 Points ]
yea i only used wifi to update my firmware pretty much. did some browsing and downloading demos too…but meh..
#16 by EdEN on August 18th, 2011 [ 103759 Points ]
@Eddie: Good thing Sony is fixing that for the Vita. If only the PSP had the same robust online code as the PS3…
#17 by Kane112 on August 18th, 2011 [ 30555 Points ]
i just like the option never used it much for browsing but there was a couple of times it did come in handy
#18 by Abkanis on August 18th, 2011 [ 1064 Points ]
Now when you say “No Wi-Fi”, does that include adhoc functionality? Im pretty sure it uses the same signal structure. And I’ve spent a lot of time hobo-ing it up with friends at Tim Hortons just playing psp games with each other.
#19 by mowmow on August 18th, 2011 [ 17028 Points ]
@eden that would suck if this doesnt have video out
#20 by EdEN on August 18th, 2011 [ 103759 Points ]
@Abkanis: Mmm, good question about Ad-hoc. Will have to ask about that.
#21 by Kev-o on August 19th, 2011 [ 0 Points ]
Whats the point in the redesign, when PSV is around the corner..
#22 by dragon290513 on August 20th, 2011 [ 7218 Points ]
to clear all the parts they still have in stock?
this sure looks beautiful, too bad its europe only and Vita is near