New PS2, PSP models revealed

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpotPosted Nov 6, 2007 4:57 pm PT

Lighter version of classic console, red PSPs head to Japan and Europe; SCEA reps mum on North American plans.

Today in Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment confirmed rumors by officially unveiling a new version the PlayStation 2. The latest iteration of the hardware--which has sold over 120 million units internationally in its seven-plus years on the market--will be available in three colors (black, white, and silver) and have a built-in AC adaptor. Officially announced for Japan, the PS2, model #SCPH-90000, has also been confirmed for release in the EU by Sony Europe. In Japan, it will retail for ¥16,000 (approx. $139), the same price as the old model, which is also the same size. No European pricing is yet available for the SCPH-90000 PS2.

Sony also announced today a new "Deep Red" edition of its PlayStation Portable will go on sale in Japan. As the name implies, the new PSP will be red in color, a hue Sony said was chosen for its appeal to holiday shoppers. In Japan, it will arrive on December 13 in two versions. The ¥22,800 (about $199) "PSP Deep Red Value Pack" includes a pouch, handstrap, cleaning cloth, and 32MB Memory Stick Duo for game data. The ¥29,800 (around $260) "PSP Deep Red 1 Seg Pack" includes the handheld's 1 Seg TV tuner, a 1GB Memory Stick Duo, and a viewing stand, as well as the aforementioned pouch, handstrap, and cloth.

Though the Deep Red PSP isn't yet officially headed for Europe, unconfirmed reports have the continent getting its own cherry-hued version of the console. The PlayStation.com forums briefly displayed packaging for a bundle containing a new bright red PSP and UMD movie discs of the Spider-Man 2, which was packed in with the PSP at launch, and Spider-Man 3, which is currently bundled with the $399 40GB PlayStation 3 in Blu-ray disc form. (The post displaying the packaging has since been deleted by PlayStation.com administrators.)

Sony Computer Entertainment America would not confirm nor deny the Spider-Man PSP bundle's existence, let alone whether or not it would be available outside Europe. SCEA reps also would not confirm whether or not the Deep Red PSP or the new PS2 would ever land on North American shores.

"We haven't announced anything, the only new PS2 we've announced is the new limited edition SingStar bundle that started shipping this week," a rep said, referencing the white PS2 package deal, which went on sale today in the US and Canada.

255 Comments

  • hottymale

    Posted Nov 16, 2007 2:39 am PT

    great news hehehe

  • Percypoo

    Posted Nov 14, 2007 2:55 pm PT

    White PS2? Lovely! I don't know why I sold my old PS2 before i played GOW, GOW II, Bully, Manhunt 2 and over 100 more PS2 games I'm still interested in.

  • V-Nine

    Posted Nov 11, 2007 6:59 pm PT

    ....remarkable how much staying power the PS2 has...too bad for the PS3.

  • ukillwegrill

    Posted Nov 9, 2007 9:06 pm PT

    i believe the PS2 will live on until somewere around 2064 in which it is wiped out by the great PS2 plague

  • mezz-mezz

    Posted Nov 9, 2007 1:48 am PT

    red psp looks nice and the new ps2 sounds cool too good work sony

  • SirMonotone

    Posted Nov 9, 2007 1:47 am PT

    That new lite red PSP looks nice. I traded my old PSP and its games in for some 360 games but i'm beginning to miss the little handheld beauty so I might get one at christmas again.

  • MillenniumSword

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 10:40 pm PT

    hey sound cool the new Sony psp lite is much better the load times have been shortened so a lot less waiting then the old one it about 25% liter the the old one witch really helps coz u know when ur playing a game on the old psp ur arms start to hurt i know mine did lol but yeh it worth getting i think

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 4:43 pm PT

    wow, the PS2 is printing money for SONY!

  • lostn

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 3:03 pm PT

    "I've got the old PSP, does anyone have the slim? Is it worth upgrading too? I really don't have a problem with the size. "

    If you play games that require precise d-pad movement (mainly fighting games), then definately worth it. The diagonals on the fat psp don't register very well. Fighters are unplayable. Even when I play PS1 games like FF7 on it, since I can't move diagonal, my movement looks very zigzaggy, which means you cover more ground, which means you run into more random encounters... On the slim, it moves like a dream.

    Btw, DS also has that problem. If you're using the dpad it's near impossible to do diagonals with that tiny dpad thing also.

  • Dirty_Rabz

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 12:06 pm PT

    I've got the old PSP, does anyone have the slim? Is it worth upgrading too? I really don't have a problem with the size. I find when I play my DS Lite my hand cramps cuz it's so small. The normal PSP seems like a good size for me.

  • RockaWuzHur

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 10:57 am PT

    Im with you Gh05tly I want a Ice Silver PSP slim really REALLY REALLY bad. Does anyone know if you can trade the old PSP for a new one at Gamestop.

  • i_am_snake

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 10:28 am PT

    because it still sells.

  • UDarkling

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 9:30 am PT

    Why release another PS2, when the next-gen consoles are out?

  • 6h05tly

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 9:08 am PT

    I really need a PSP Slim badly I want the silver PSP, Gimme Gimme

  • omegakie

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 8:55 am PT

    Cool

  • Antaeus1991

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 7:50 am PT

    I hate fanboys. I like console games and PC games the same. If Sony wants to make all sorts of different models then fine, more power to them. But, when people say 'not everyone is fortunate enough to own a PS3' or 'the PS3 is better than all the other games machines out' etc, it just shows how biased they are. I have a PC and all three seventh generation consoles. The game delays don't help and the Backwards compatibility withdrawal on the 40gb might have been a mistake, the PS2 does have a huge library of great games. But, I must say there isn't enough visible difference between DVD and Blueray for me to buy more things on Blueray disc. Maybe in a few years when it is better but not now when games can look great and fit on a DVD or two just fine.

  • B-bad

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 6:50 am PT

    They should have that Spider-man PSP bundle here in the States, the red and black looks cool together ...... as for the solid red they can keep that IMO. New model PS2 hmmmm! I see a holiday price drop coming PS2 for $99 golden. PS2 is a great system with a huge library of great game.

  • heydude123

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 6:17 am PT

    @Hector_01 look at GTA and its terrible graphic if they had more space they'll add a bundle of more stuff and possibly make them better

  • davedouble16

    Posted Nov 8, 2007 5:24 am PT

    Eurgh, horrible

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