Archive for July, 2007

New PSP Gets Launch Date and Price in Japan (DesignTechnica)- About: PSP News

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Sony says it will begin offering its slimmed-down and updated PlayStation Portable (PSP) in Japan on September 20 for about $162. Sony Corporation has announced its plans to roll out its slimmer, updated version of the PlayStation Portable…at least in Japan. In a release ( Japanese ), Sony says will offer the new PSP in Japan beginning September 20 at a price of ¥19,800, or about $162 in U. PSP fans will notice that’s a bit cheaper than the current just-reduced price of $169. News | Reviews | Downloads | Forums | Video | Podcasts | CES | E3 | Digitaltrends. read more

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PSP News - PSP resembles Parkinson’s, but has its own unique signs (The Standard-Times)

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

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Review: Smash Court Tennis 3 (Stuff)- Topic: PSP News

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Smash Court Tennis (PSP), like real tennis, is easy enough to pick up but very difficult to master. The production values are generally superb and it tries hard to be realistic, with slick production values and sound effects. In this last mode you can adjust what your character looks like, including the raquet, shoes and clothes, as well as the face and height, though none of this has any effect on how well he or she plays. The tennis is challenging, despite the long tutorials (and the really annoying coach’s voice), but fun once you get the hang of it. Mini- games include tennis based on Pac- Man, Galaga and one with bombs, all of which are more bizarre than fun. read more

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