PSP Go drops to $150

Well, it was pretty inevitable that this would happen: The PSP Go drops to $150. When the PSP-3000 dropped, it just had to happen. There's no way that people would continue to buy the PSP Go at a $249.99 price point. Especially since people say that it was a failure to begin with and proved that people would still buy their products physically.

I mean, purchasing digitally has become the norm, especially with Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network, but handheld gaming was not the way to go, not yet at least, in my opinion.

Although the price cut is official on Sony's website, it still hasn't taken effect in retailers just yet.

Sony PSP is now $129.99

This morning, Sony's Official Playstation Blog has announced that the PSP has gotten a new price drop, sporting at a $129.99 price tag. Along with that, they have rounded up some of the best PSP games under the "Greatest Hits" labels, such as Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, Resistance: Retribution, and Toy Story 3; all for $19.99

They also lined up some new PSP "Favorites" as well, like Daxter, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Killzone: Liberation, SOCOM: US Navy Seals Fire Team Bravo, and Tomb Raider Anniversary; all for $9.99.

With that, Sony has launched a new "Thank You" ad campaign to promote the handheld's new price. However,  the Sony PSPGo will stay at $199.99. Guess they still want to try out digital distribution.

Looking at this new price, I'm thinking that they're already prepping for the NGP

RUMOR: NGP (PSP2) to release in 2012 and priced at $299.99?

Ever since the Tokyo Sony Press Event that happened a few days ago, all of us were blown away by the NGP's (PSP2) system specs, the features, and how pretty damn good games look like on it, but we were never given a price for Sony upcoming handheld. Although, there's always going to be someone who will always get ahead of the game.

From a reliable source, GameStop has the NGP listed in their upcoming games/systems at a $299.99 pricepoint. This makes the NGP $50 more expensive compared to the Nintendo 3DS! What really adds to it is the fact that's even dated for a 2012 release. Like most retailers out there with unnannounced release dates for consoles and games, there's always a "placeholder" release date so that pre-orders can begin. Some of these release dates are almost factual, but only time can tell, especially since the "Super Bowl of Videogames", otherwise known as E3 2011, is just months away.

In my opinion, I was expecting a $249.99 price tag, just like the Nintendo 3DS to compete with it and also the fact that Sony and retailers have been trying to phase out the unsuccessful PSP Go in order to continue selling the PSP-3000.

Is $299.99 too much or just about right? Throw in your opinions!

PSP2 to be as Powerful as PS3

According to a report from trade site MCV Sony has been telling "Licensees" that the PSP2 will be as powerful as the PS3.

These are big claims that fit in line with Sony's strategy for a new (and still unannounced) handheld device which is "It is specifically requesting richer, more in-depth content to differentiate its device from app-centric Apple and Android devices." The Playstation Phone comes to mind.

The report also mentions that while downloads will play a large role in the handhelds game library, retail games will stay around to help ensure that the handheld has longevity, so no more PSP go situation. There are also talks of some type of phone being included, much like the PSP's current ability to use Skype.

The first announcement of the PSP2 is expected to be January 27th with having subsequent details revealed at GDC and E3.

Now keep in mind, the PSP2 probably won't actually be as powerful as the PS3, but on the smaller screen it's very possible that it could seem like it. We'll be sure to keep you up to date on further announcements.