Sony Computer Entertainment Japan to release Cradle & Remote for PSP

[Shin-Ra]

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN TO RELEASE “CRADLE” and “CRADLE & D TERMINAL AV CABLE” FOR PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE)

Tokyo, March 4, 2008 – Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that it would release “Cradle”（PSP-S360）for the new slim and light PSP® (PSP-2000) in Japan on April 24th, 2008 at a recommended retail price of 4,800 yen (including tax). A set of “Cradle & D Terminal AV Cable” (PSPJ-15013) will also become available at a recommended retail price of 6,500 yen (including tax).

“Cradle” will allow users to enjoy various entertainment content such as movies, videos and “1 Seg” viewing*¹ by simply operating supplied card type remote control and also to charge the battery.*² “Cradle & D Terminal AV Cable” fits for those who wish to enjoy PSP’s high quality entertainment content on TVs in homes.*³

SCEJ will continue to expand the PSP platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with these new offerings.

*¹ Separately sold “1 Seg” tuner (PSP-S310) is necessary to enjoy “1 Seg” viewing on PSP.
*² AC adaptor and power code included with the PSP system is required. Separately sold “AC adapter” (PSP-100) is also compatible with this product.
*³ Video from games can be output only when the TV supports progressive mode screen display and D terminal AV input (D2-D5).

Cradle & Remote Control (PSP-S360）Product Overview

Product Name: Cradle
Product code: PSP-S360
Launch date: April 24th, 2008 (Thu.)
Recommended Retail Price: 4,800 JP Yen (Including tax)
Included:

• Cradle （PSP-S340） × 1
• Remote control （PSP-S350） × 1
• lithium coin batter × 1
• User manual × 1

Compatible PSP model: PSP-2000 series

* PSP system software must be version 3.90 or later.
* AC adaptor and power code included with the PSP system is required. Separately sold “AC adapter” (PSP-100) is also compatible with this product.
* The cradle is compatible for use with the PSP-2000 series only. It cannot be used with the PSP-1000 series.

Cradle (PSP-S340）Product Overview

Electrical current consumption: Approx. 30mA
Size: Approx.175 x 62 x 73mm (width x height x depth)
Weight: Approx. 110g

Remote Control (PSP-S350）Product Overview

Battery: DC 3V (one lithium coin battery CR2025)
Size: Approx. 54 x 86 x 6mm (width x height x depth)
Weight: Approx. 20g (including battery）

Cradle, Remote Control & D Terminal AV Cable (PSPJ-15013) Product Overview

Product Name: Cradle Pack
Product code: PSPJ-15013
Launch date: April 24th, 2008 (Thu.)
Recommended Retail Price: 6,500 JP Yen (Including tax)
Included:

• D terminal AV cable (Cable length:Approx.2.5m)
• Cradle (PSP-S340) × 1
• Remote control (PSP-S350) × 1
• lithium coin batter × 1
• User Manual × 1

Compatible PSP model: PSP-2000 series

* Video from games can be output only when the TV supports progressive mode screen display and D terminal AV input (D2-D5).

[Malosch78]

Well as a sony fan, I just have to say ... nice! Just what I needed.