Sony Japan to roll out a limited edition PSP and a new PS3 bundle

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

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Gamers who’ve always wanted to own a PSP in pink, here’s your chance: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced [JP] exactly that, a limited edition of their handheld system in so-called blossom pink. Needless to say that technically, this pink PSP 3000 isn’t different from a standard model.

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The new PSP will hit Japanese stores on March 4 as part of Sony’s spring product line-up (price: $180).

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Sony also made an announcement regarding the PS3 today: Michael Jackson is huge in Japan, and he used to have strong ties with the company. The Michael Jackson documentary This Is It, for example, has been distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment. And Japan’s Jacko fans can soon lay their hands on a special PS3 bundle [JP] that includes a Blu-ray of said documentary.

Priced at $350, the “Michael Jackson – This Is It Special Pack” will be available in Japan starting January 27.

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