Sony Announces New PSP Packages – GIGA Pack!

October 20, 2005

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced 2 new PSP packages, which contain 1GB Memory Stick PRO DUO instead of the original 32MB one. The new names of the packages contain Â“GIGAÂ”, which hints the included 1GB MS. The release date of the new packages is November, 17th. The price will be 31,290 JPY (around $270 USD).

The new packages will include accessories: a 1GB MS PRO DUO which will be released on Oct. 27th, an AC adapter, a battery pack, a remote controller & headphone, a pouch, a piece of cloth, a USB cable and a stand.

According to the current colors of the PSP, there will be 2 new packages. The one with black PSP will be PSP-1000G1, whereas the one with ceramic white PSP will be PSP-1000G1CW.

Compared to the old packages, the hand strap is missing from the list. DonÂ’t worryÂ… maybe. Because Sony has brought us more optionsÂ… but not for free.

Here are 3 new hand straps:

Urban Line: Made of leather and metal plate. Price: 3,150 JPY (around $27 USD).

Elegant Line: Made of cloth and metal plate. Price: 2,100 JPY (around $18 USD).

Casual Line: Made of cloth and leather plate. Price: 1,050 JPY (around $9 USD).

Also 2 neck straps that we have never seen before:

Elegant Line: Made of cloth and metal plate, the same material with the hand strap. Price: 2,415 JPY (around $21 USD).

Casual Line: Made of cloth and leather plate, the same material with the hand strap. Price: 1,365 JPY (around $12 USD).

There is no plan about the Urban Line for neck strap yet.

The North American release date has not been revealed yet.