Sony have announced 2 new starter packs to come with the newest range of PSP's. The first models available are the PSP Ice Silver model, which will be included in the Limited Edition Daxter pack and the second pack being a Ceramic White model, which will also include a Darth Vader silk-screen on the PSP and an exclusive game, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. They are said to be priced at $229.99.

Sony is announcing a brand new Playstation Portable (PSP) gaming device sporting a more streamlined form factor and a video out port.

In addition, two new Entertainment Packs will also be released. The PSP Ice Silver model, which will be included in the Limited Edition Daxter pack, available in September, and a collectors edition PSP, Ceramic White model, which will also include a Darth Vader silk-screen on the PSP and an exclusive game, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, will be available in October. The entertainment packs will be available for CDN$229.99.

“We are very pleased to be taking part in the global roll out of the newly designed PSP, while providing something unique for users in North America,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “In response to consumer interest, we’re offering additional colors as part of this enhanced design to match users’ personal styles and interests. The Star Wars Battlefront bundle in particular is a great opportunity for consumers to get on board with a collector’s edition ‘Ceramic White’ PSP. Also, the new video-out port, which gives consumers the option to enjoy PSP content on the big screen, brings a whole new dimension to the PSP experience.”

More than 140 games will be released this fiscal year for the PSP.

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