September? That's a loooong way off!

But yes, that's when Sony have said they'll do a pan-European release of the PSP... MONTHS away.

And with a price point of £179, it isn't cheap either.

The PlayStation Portable Value Pack contains an added-value package of accessories and entertainment content, including the PlayStation Portable system with a pouch, 32MB Memory Stick DuoTM, Battery Pack, Headphones with Remote Control, AC Adaptor, Wrist Strap, cloth and a video/music/game sampler Universal Media DiscTM (UMDTM) including several non-interactive game demos.
Which, according to the press release, is the only way the PSP will be released in Europe... which, from a personal view and to be honest... sucks.

By September, those of us that really want a PSP will have bought an imported one and you get a better deal buying abroad with the various packs available...

Lets hope Sony change their mind before September and give the UK a better deal than this.

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