Sony Details PSP-3000 Japanese Release

Sony Japan shared final details today on the Japanese release of the PSP-3000.

The redesigned system, which features an improved screen and built in microphone, will be released across the Pacific on October 16. Sony will charge 19,800 yen for a base model, which includes an AC adapter and 1200mAh battery, and 24,800 yen for a Value Pack, which adds to that a pouch, strap, cloth and 4 gigabyte Memory Stick Duo. These prices are the same as the current PSP-2000 lineup, although the Memory Stick space has quadrupled.

As previously announced, Japan will get three color variations from the start: Piano Black, Pearl White, and Mystic Silver. Both the solo and Value Pack packages will be available in these three colors.

More PSP-3000 buying options will follow throughout the year in the form of software bundles. November 20 will see a bundle combining a base PSP-3000 unit with Bandai Namco's Gundam VS Gundam, all for 24,840 yen. November 27 will see a 23,800 yen Patapon 2 bundle. December 18 will see a Dissidia Final Fantasy bundle at 25,890 yen. The Gundam and Dissidia bundles will feature special system designs which were not revealed today.

Sony is also re-releasing a bunch of accessories. October 16 will see the release of a 2,200mAh battery pack at 5,500 yen, a PSP-2000/3000 cradle for 4,800, and a cradle/D-cable combo pack for 6,500 yen. It's unclear if these accessories have any new features over their current versions. Sony will also release black and gray pouches on the 16th at 1,800 yen.

http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/906/906960p1.html

I'm guessing the 2200mah battery has had some changes... to make it de-pandorable