A supposedly leaked PowerPoint presentation revealed some potentially new accessories from Sony. If this information turns out to be true, PSP owners can anticipate a new traveler case and Media Manager software this coming April/May. Both will retail for $20. More exciting, however, is the potential for a Skype Headset Kit. Currently, PSP owners must purchase two separate accessories in order for Skype to work. Providing one easy to purchase solution is far more ideal.
The same PowerPoint presentation also mentions that SCEA is planning to release the GPS peripheral in America for under $150. Unfortunately, when asked for comment, a SCEA rep informed us that "any information is speculation and rumor."
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Bluemanrule @ Mar 11th 2008 11:42AM
The GPS, along with the games/media player, is the reason that I want a PSP. That would be nice!! I may use my tax $$ to pick up a PSP slim and the GPS system.
Alien @ Mar 11th 2008 11:49AM
Well , its not a big news ... slow news day anyways :P
Chico212 @ Mar 11th 2008 12:13PM
get media manager here free
http://kotaku.com/gaming/psp/psp-media-manager-now-free-to-download-335043.php
click Media Manager For PSP
Chico212 @ Mar 11th 2008 12:17PM
its v2.5
linebeginstoblur @ Mar 11th 2008 12:43PM
SCEA, Go!Cam release info, please, if you even still want to release it over here...
nomad @ Mar 11th 2008 1:02PM
they said the gps would be out 3 years ago,oh only in japan. don't belive sony if they say the gps is coming out because you will be waiting three more years and then they will say it is coming out then you have to wait 3 more years! lol
strike @ Mar 11th 2008 2:30PM
To Vasilisk
Psp fanboy once reported that a Sony keyboard is/has come out. Sorry, but you will have to find it yourself, as i am a lasy arse.
i am only 80% sure though, i was proably drunk at the time. who knows, im probably drunk right now :)
strike @ Mar 11th 2008 2:31PM
To Vasilisk
Psp fanboy once reported that a Sony keyboard is/has come out. Sorry, but you will have to find it yourself, as i am a lasy arse.
i am only 80% sure though, i was proably drunk at the time. who knows, im probably drunk right now :)
Derek @ Mar 11th 2008 4:00PM
They announced at CES:
http://playstation.joystiq.com/2008/01/08/keyboard-attachment-announced-at-ces/
but not really much of an announcement. No date that I could find...
if you are drunk then you are in a much better place than I am right now. enjoy!
Granny Cool @ Mar 11th 2008 2:38PM
Its almost unthinkable that you have to import 3rd party cases that work with the PSP-2000! I drilled holes in 2 normal US cases to make the audio jacks work. Seems like they purposefully want people to buy out the old stock of cases for the older model PSP - before they graced us with this stuff. Thanks Sony!
bryansurvive @ Mar 11th 2008 3:46PM
gps and keyboard please!
what so good about go cam!? sorry i never really put much attention to it.
and another media disc. i think we didnt need that? im i wrong?
Sandy @ Mar 11th 2008 4:20PM
I just bought the 'Skype headset kit' the other day. I am in Europe though. I got it off amazon for £20 so that would be about $40. You'll probably get it for $20 though.
kitren2 @ Mar 11th 2008 4:56PM
So is the new media manager update free for already paid customers?
Flicky @ Mar 11th 2008 6:31PM
$150 for the GPS ? No way I'm paying that. I can get a proper GPS with most probably better maps for almost that much these days.
Lars @ Mar 12th 2008 5:15PM
But would your "other" GPS have a huge community of modders, homebrewers, and hackers behind it?
andwhyisit @ Mar 11th 2008 6:56PM
Who the hell needs media manager? You can just put your stuff in the appropriate folders on your mem stick, its not hard.
nomad @ Mar 11th 2008 7:04PM
from the picture of the graphics i have seen they are relly krapy. hey sony it is 2007 my laptops gps is better and the gps is three years old. a 5yr old could draw a better pic the that. i hope you can geocach with it and i hope it has a few waypoints if not i won't bother. for a buck and a half i'll save it up and get a real gps not a 5yr old's toy which shows you how to get to the outhouse.
Kspraydad @ Mar 11th 2008 8:48PM
I was expecting the GPS to come in at $75 bucks (like in Japan?). If it is $150 it will not sell. TomTom is available at that price.
RAV Designs @ Mar 11th 2008 8:48PM
Just an FYI, Amazon has the skype headset available for Pre-order and the price is $19.99
stu @ Mar 12th 2008 8:09PM
The new Skype PSP headset is 20 bucks on Amazon. Releases April 15th
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-5961114-5730042?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=skype+psp+headset&x=0&y=0
stu @ Mar 12th 2008 8:58PM
The new Skype PSP headset is 20 bucks on Amazon. Releases April 15th
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-5961114-5730042?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=skype+psp+headset&x=0&y=0
PhantomCow @ Mar 24th 2008 2:12PM
The Skype headset has now been confirmed at $20.
Vasilisk @ Apr 2nd 2008 3:25PM
Am I the only one in the world that wants a keyboard?
Lars @ Mar 12th 2008 5:12PM
No, and I think they mentioned that was something they were considering. I remember taking a Sony survey too that asked something like "what new peripheral would you like the most?" and keyboard was an option.
However, I think I would get more use of the GPS and Cam.