PSP to cost less than ?150
If you just want the unit alone.
Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed to our sister site, GamesIndustry.biz, that the new PSP Pack will retail for just under £150 in the UK.
"This pack contains just the PSP and its charger, and will retail at the rrp of £149.99," said a spokesperson.
"The Value Pack and Giga Pack will continue to retail at their respective prices as before." The Value Pack, which includes accessories such as headphones and a case plus a 32MB Memory Stick, is priced £179.99. The Giga Pack, which comes with accessories plus a 1GB Memory Stick, costs £209.99.
Sony previously announced that the new "base unit" pack will cost €199 when it launches in Europe. They're also planning to launch an EyeToy camera, a voice and video chat service and a GPS receiver for the handheld in the future.
Rumour has it that a series of PSP-game bundles are also planned for Europe - it's thought that for €250 (around £175), you'll be able to pick up a handheld plus Medievil, Pursuit Force, WRC, WipEout Pure or Ridge Racer. But looks like there might not be too much truth in those rumours: "I think this is speculation," the Sony spokesperson told us.
The new £149.99 PSP Pack will launch on March 22nd.