*UPDATE* Sony: united colors of the PSP-2000, and the new TV tuner
The good news: Sony has announced by way of the PlayStation Premier in Tokyo that they’re making plans to release the 1Seg Tuner for the PSP. This device will attach on the PSP’s USB port, like the Go!Cam and the GPS transceiver, and will provide the PSP with the ability to view digital TV broadcasts.
The bad news: Sony further announced that this gadget is exclusive to the upcoming PSP-Slim. The 1Seg Tuner is expected to launch in Japan this September 20. It’ll be interesting to see how well this technology will mesh with the Slim’s previously announced video out capability. As for its technical specs:
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Model Number: PSP-S310 - Desired retail price: JPÂ¥ 6,980 (US$ 57)
- Hardware specifications
- External size: Approximately 55 x 31.8 x 14.2mm
- Mass: Approximately 17g
- Accessory: Private case
- Interface: USB
Broadcast system: ISDB-T- Corresponding area: Japan
- Software specifications:
- Program viewing
- Subtitle indication
- Channel setting
- Program schedule indication and the like
Sony further announced that the PSP-2000 (though we’d just call it Slim) will also have six colors available arriving along its September debut (from left to right): Piano Black (PSP-2000 PB), Ceramic White (PSP-2000 CW), Ice Silver (PSP-2000 IS), Rose Pink (PSP-2000 RP), Lavender Purple (PSP-2000 LP), and Felicia (“Ferri shear”) Blue (PSP-2000 FB).
Further complementing the PSP-2000’s upcoming launch in Japan is a new set of audio/video cables to maximize its new video out function, as well as a remote control-equipped headphone accessory which can be bought for JPÂ¥ 2,800 (US$ 19.99).
The good news: Sony has announced by way of the PlayStation Premier in Tokyo that they’re making plans to release the 1Seg Tuner for the PSP. This device will attach on the PSP’s USB port, like the Go!Cam and the GPS transceiver, and will provide the PSP with the ability to view digital TV broadcasts.
The bad news: Sony further announced that this gadget is exclusive to the upcoming PSP-Slim. The 1Seg Tuner is expected to launch in Japan this September 20. It’ll be interesting to see how well this technology will mesh with the Slim’s previously announced video out capability. As for its technical specs:
- Model Number: PSP-S310
- Desired retail price: JPÂ¥ 6,980 (US$ 57)
- Hardware specifications
- External size: Approximately 55 x 31.8 x 14.2mm
- Mass: Approximately 17g
- Accessory: Private case
- Interface: USB
- Broadcast system: ISDB-T
- Corresponding area: Japan
- Software specifications:
- Program viewing
- Subtitle indication
- Channel setting
- Program schedule indication and the like
Sony further announced that the PSP-2000 (though we’d just call it Slim) will also have six colors available arriving along its September debut (from left to right): Piano Black (PSP-2000 PB), Ceramic White (PSP-2000 CW), Ice Silver (PSP-2000 IS), Rose Pink (PSP-2000 RP), Lavender Purple (PSP-2000 LP), and Felicia (“Ferri shear”) Blue (PSP-2000 FB).
Further complementing the PSP-2000’s upcoming launch in Japan is a new set of audio/video cables to maximize its new video out function, as well as a remote control-equipped headphone accessory which can be bought for JPÂ¥ 2,800 (US$ 19.99).