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Sony accessories coming? Details on PS3 Headset, PSP GPS, more

Posted Mar 11, 2008 at 10:07AM by Isaac C. Listed in: Accessories, Rumors Tags: Bluetooth, GPS, Sony, Skype, headset
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A number of sources are citing a supposedly leaked Power Point presentation revealing a bunch of new accessories for the Sony platforms that are set to come out in the U.S. some time in the middle of the year. Unfortunately, Sony hasn't officially confirmed them yet.

When Sony Computer Entertainment America was asked for a comment, the only reply was that "any information is speculation and rumor." Still, if this turns out to be true, the new accessories are pretty sweet and belongs on a lot of wish lists.

Some of the more notable things coming are a Skype Headset Kit and a GPS Unit for the PSP (the U.S. version of the Go!Explore feature in Europe?), and a Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3 that supports voice commands (a hint of upcoming games?).

So would this level the playing field after Microsoft announced the price cut for the Xbox 360? Probably not, but it's still a plus. Here are the purported accessories coming in for the PSP and PlayStation 3:


From GanstaKiller26 at the PS3 forums:

PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset
  • Description
    • Provides High-fidelity audio input to PS3
    • Supports “voice command” in certain PS3 games
    • Easy pairing through USB connection with PS3
    • Comes with docking station for easy charging
    • Compatible with cellphones
  • Target
    • Consumers who want to communicate while in-game
  • Price
    • Standalone – $49.99 MSRP; SOCOM: Confrontation bundle - $59.99 MSRP
  • Launch
    • July/August
PSP GPS Peripheral
  • Competitive against any current GPS system
  • Extremely high value/low consumer cost portable navigation solution
  • Features:
    • 3D city maps and 3D landmarks
    • Find & Go – easy search and keyboard
    • POI’s – over 70 categories in thousands of locations
    • U.S. and Canada maps on one UMD
    • Downloadable global maps

From PSP Fanboy:

PSP Peripherals:
  • New Traveler Case for the PSP-2000
    • Coming April/May
    • Price: US$ 19.99
  • New Media Manager (v2.5)
    • Coming April/May
    • Price: US$19.99
  • Skype Headset Kit
    • Coming April
    • Price: TBD

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   by Someone_PR - 2008-03-11
 » I saw this yesterday... if this is really true...
I will really buy it just for the mute and easy charge base... beside looks cool :P

   by dieselboy27 - 2008-03-11
 » 4 Phat PSPs ?
Is the GPS going to be a Slim only feature because the Phat doesn't have enough RAM? I really hope not, but given what Sony has been doing lately I wouldn't count it out. Anyone have any info about this or do we have to wait for Sony to drop the bomb on us?


   Re: cveliz - 2008-03-11
 » PSP Phat + GPS
I have a GPS and work just fine with my Phat PSP. I've used with MapThis, with incredible precision, using maps from googleMaps (I got the maps with GDLM). I tried GoExplorer too, but just with UK maps.

cheers

   Re: Bense - 2008-03-11
 » oh wellll
I love how people throw out this "OMG IS IT GOING TO BE FOR THE FAT PSP!?!?!?!?!?!?" When it's entirely way too soon for anybody to even know the answer.

Welcome to the world of technology, it progresses, new hardware comes in with new features, old hardware becomes obsolete.
   by majorbb100 - 2008-03-11
 » psp gps
i cant wait for the psp gps, im glad its on a umd, so ill be able to umddump it.

   by NA1NSXR - 2008-03-11
 » GPS suction cup thingy
the GPS add on needs to be accompanied by some reliable way to attatch to the inside of the car. If they do that my PSP will become my car navigation and stereo.

   by King Victor V - 2008-03-11
 » nice JK
making fun of the RROD on the headset with the red light on the mute button hahaha nice one Sony

   by Tapp - 2008-03-12
 » :)
Ahh more excuses to spend money i dont have to improve my game play experience only slightly.

   by SiLeNtKiLr - 2008-03-12
 » camera??
what about the camera?any news on chotto

   by mohaas05 - 2008-03-12
 » ...
what a f*cking rip-off with the headset. Just use any bluetooth headset. And if you bought warhawk on blu-ray you already have one. (though it does look better than the crappy Jabra one they give u though)



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