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Sony has finally discontinued the production and sales of their previous handheld console, the Playstation Portable.
Just short of the handheld console's 10th anniversary, Sony today ended PlayStation Portable sales, instead turning its focus to the PS Vita. Japanese users can trade in their PSP to earn a discount toward Sony's handheld Vita console. "By all means, please consider your transfer to the PS Vita from the PSP on this occasion," a translated Sony news release said. Perhaps as added incentive, the company today also announced two new PS Vita colors—blue/black and red/black, available in limited quantities starting July 10 for 18,980 Yen ($185.45). Sony released its first portable gameplay device in December 2004, selling more than 67 million PSPs worldwide as of early 2011.
A good end to a good handheld. One of the first real competitors to Nintendo's portable consoles, and while it didn't have the same sales figures as the DS line, it sure as hell held it's head up through it all.
EDIT: It should be noted that the news posts lists the discontinuation being only for Japan, however I would assume the US/EU will be announced soon as well.
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