It has been a rumour for a week or two, but today the new price of the PSP - PlayStation Portable got official. The PSP Core pack will now sell for $169.99. Full press info inside.

Full press release from Sony Computer Entertainment America:
Sony Computer Entertainment America Unveils New Price for PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)

FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 3 — Following the recent second anniversary of PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced a reduced price for PSP hardware. Effective today, PSP Core Pack will be available in North America for $169.99 (MSRP), delivering a significant $30 savings to consumers. SCEA also announced that Daxter(TM) and Syphon Filter(R): Dark Mirror are the newest additions to the PSP “Greatest Hits” collection, enabling PSP users to build up their software library with two popular titles at great value.

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