Slim New PSP September Onwards

PlayStation Portable (PSP) fans will love this...

At the ongoing E3 Media and Business Summit, Sony has reportedly unveiled a slimmer and lighter PSP with a video-out port.

At 189g weight and 18.67mm thickness, the company says the new PSP is nearly 19 percent slimmer and 33 percent lighter than its predecessor, while sporting the basic design and functions of the original version, including the 4.3-inch high resolution screen.

The video-out port enables users view high quality UMD (Universal Media Disc) videos, pictures, and movies from Memory Stick Duo, as well as game software titles on their TV sets.

The new PSP's enhanced features help it store game data from UMD, thereby reducing load times during game play. The handheld can be charged through PS3 or PC via USB cable during data transfer.

The new and improved PSP will be available September onwards in three basic colors; Piano Black, Ceramic White, and Ice Silver. It will sport a price tag of around $199.99 (Rs 8,092).

The buzz is that this is Sony's attempt at thwarting increased competition from Nintendo. In fact, just recently, we did carry stories about Nintendo Wii outselling the Sony PS3 as also Sony slashing the price of PS3 in USA