Japanese PSP Owners To Directly Access PlayStation Store This Fall (Gamasutra)(PSP News)

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan will launch a free network service this fall in Japan allowing PSP users in the region to connect directly to the PlayStation Store. SCEJ plans to release games through the network service, such as Mainichi Issyo Portable , a follow up to PS3 title Mainichi Issyo that will be available with the service’s launch. In addition, the company will launch another service this fall enabling users in Japan to play PSP software titles featuring ad-hoc mode over the internet through their PS3s. All users with PSP-1000, PSP-2000, and PSP-3000 series models in Japan will be able to take advantage of the new services provided that they install an upcoming system software update. The new PSP will launch for the standard price of ¥19,800 ($183), alongside a new “Value Pack” for ¥24,800 ($230) featuring a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo 2 and other accessories. read more

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