Japanese electronics giant Sony readied for its U.S. launch of the handheld, multimedia PlayStation Portable with hopes for the same type of fast sellout the new gaming and entertainment device had in Japan. However, there are still PSPs on store shelves after nearly two weeks since the U.S. game was released. While would-be buyers of the new device — aimed at a slightly older demographic with its gaming and music and movie capabilities — may not have lined up as deep as Sony had hoped, the US$250 gadget is winning praise for its console-quality graphics and compelling, mobile game play.
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Sony PSP Sales Get Off to Lackluster Start
Posted by: Jay Lyman April 5, 2005 12:03 PMJapanese electronics giant Sony readied for its U.S. launch of the handheld, multimedia PlayStation Portable with hopes for the same type of fast sellout the new gaming and entertainment device had in Japan. However, there are still PSPs on store shelves after nearly two weeks since the U.S. game was released. While would-be buyers of the new device — aimed at a slightly older demographic with its gaming and music and movie capabilities — may not have lined up as deep as Sony had hoped, the US$250 gadget is winning praise for its console-quality graphics and compelling, mobile game play.