Cripes, Sony went all out at Leipzig. I covered the 160GB PS3 yesterday, but didn't have time to mention PSP 3000, an updated version of the successful handheld console, complete with a slightly tweaked chassis, improved screen (capable of showing more colours) and built-in microphone for Skype chat as well as Nintendo DS-style voice game controls, I suspect. It'll be released on October 15, retailing at around £150.
No doubt people will be saying, 'yeah fine, redesign away, but what about games?'
I wasn't hugely interested in this until I found at that, at least in the States, the new machine will be available as part of a 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack, which also includes a voucher to download a PSP version of brilliant indie title, Everyday Shooter. Jonathan Mak's abstract, music-based blaster is already on PSN and PC, and will work well on PSP where Space Invaders Extreme and Gradius Collection have worked well.
It looks like the UK is getting Buzz!: Master Quiz, FIFA '09 and Harry Potter bundles. Let's hope we see this lovely game in some capacity - especially after the critical plaudits handed out to fellow indie veteran, Braid.
