Sony launched new PSP

Sony challenging Nintendo DS launched with the PlayStation Portable (PSP) new series coming in October.

PSP 3000 is equipped with a built-in microphone and LCD screen that has better quality. It’s suitable for use in out door and offer a response time shorter than similar devices available.

Its fast response will be trusted to make the image move more smoothly and naturally. The built-in microphone will be easier to use in the PSP phone connections through the help VoIP service Skype.

“LCD is an important component in PSP, especially in the 3000 series with the sale price is USD182,” said President of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Shawn Layden, as quoted by Reuters on Wednesday (3/9/2008). The price is almost the same price on the PSP earlier; even almost equal the price Nintendo DS.

Nintendo’s dominance is seen from the sales that occurred in one month (April-June). Globally, in the same period, Sony only able to sell as much 3.72 PSP units. This figure is still not reached half the sales of Nintendo DS units reached 6.94 million units.