Sony Dropping PSP Price.

With the NGP, sony hopes to move some handheld consoles before the switch.


With the 3DS coming to the US in March and the NGP releasing later on this year, Sony is trying to move some PSP devices before they discontinue the handheld system. Effective Feb 27, 2 days from now, All stores will be selling PSP's at the discounted price of $129.99 and bundled PSP systems at $159.99. You will also be seeing a line of greatest hits titles with a price point of $19.99. These titles are: "Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines," "Dissidia Final Fantasy," "LittleBigPlanet PSP," "Metal Solid Gear: Peace Walker," "Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters," "Resistance: Retribution," and "Toy Story 3.

On top of that you will also see some titles for $9.99. These titles are:  "Crisis Core-Final Fantasy VII," "Daxter," "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite," "Killzone: Liberation," "Socom U.S. Navy Seals: Fire Team Braov," and "Tomb Raider Anniversary."

Sony Wrote in its blog: "Since launching in 2005, the PSP platform has had a profound impact on the way we play games while on-the-go, pushing the boundaries for cross-media entertainment and setting the benchmark for quality for portable games – not to mention selling 23 million* units to date in North America and more than 67 million worldwide. Today we’re very excited to announce that the PSP-3000 system will be available for a new low price of $129.99 (MSRP) starting February 27, 2011, offering its greatest value to date. In addition, going forward PSP Entertainment Packs will be available for $159.99 (MSRP); bringing you everything you need to experience the PSP system and an even better value." 


No word on the PSP Go yet if it will receive a price drop. The PS3 is also expected to get a price drop as well. To celebrate the PSP's price drop Sony is launching an Ad campaign that will hope to attract new customer.




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