Sony announces new PSP E-1000 for just �99

Today at their gamescom press conference, Sony Europe has announced the launch of a new PSP, dubbed the E-1000, which will sell for just �99.

Additionally, the company says it will relaunch some UMD titles like FIFA 12 and Invizimals as "PSP Essentials" for just �9.99.

In order to hit the sub-�100 mark, Sony has slashed Wi-Fi from the handheld. You better enjoy playing single player campaigns.

The design and form factor are slightly different as well, with a matte feel and "charcoal" color seen on the slim PS3s.

Sony says the console is only available in PAL regions, at least for now.

Some pictures:

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 16 Aug 2011 18:06

ROMaster2

Wait, why this when Vita is right around the corner?

16.8.2011 18:39 #1

DVDBack23

Originally posted by ROMaster2: Wait, why this when Vita is right around the corner? Something to fill the gap before Vita comes out in January, February.

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16.8.2011 18:43 #2

flyingpen

Absolutely 100% useless

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16.8.2011 20:20 #3

KillerBug

Originally posted by flyingpen: Absolutely 100% useless If it gets hacked it could be useful as many things...so it isn't necessarily 100% useless.

16.8.2011 21:48 #4

brockie

there is a huge catalog of games so some will get at xmas instead of the 3DS maybe. I might get one to Tye me over till the Vita comes.

17.8.2011 00:04 #5

shortybob

Sony's view: You can't hack us if your system doesn't have wifi

17.8.2011 02:23 #6

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