Ceramic PSP officially out

by Barb Dybwad { Sep 15th 2005 at 8:31AM }

Yes, we're aware this is entirely gratuitous given that we already knew the ceramic PSP was gonna be launching today. But, you know — we're big fans of gratuitous. Whaddya want?

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

MAIcrosoft @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

its ugly.

Fishie @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

You know, it would be nice to actually acknoledge Akihabaranews in this post instead of just ripping their pics and hiding the link to them in the first pic.

EDITOR'S NOTE: We actually do link to Akihabara News, it's right there in the post. We're friends with them and they LOVE all the traffic we send them.

Jon @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

I wonder if they are going re-name this edition to the iPSP? ... Now I can wait to hear from people who will write back and say, "Hey moron, just because it's white doesn't mean they're copying Apple... stupid fanboy STFU Apple sucks!!" ... Just making an observation.

Supervlieg @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Looks cool. Now let's see that PSP-SP, PSP-micro, PSP-mini or PSP-Nano

RC @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Jon, you got issues!

Jordan Cassady @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

It's the iPSP!

Nick @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Was the white one released overseas only? or in the US also?

knot_U @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

#2 Simon:
IT'S FREAKIN' PLASTIC, JUST CERAMIC COULRED!

_________________________________________Knot_U

Ellen Hage @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

This I do like. So is it available in the U.S.? If so, where?

Tech^CF @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Looks delicious!

But, I think the black one is prettier. Black screen on black PSP is better. The big black square on this white goodness is not that pretty. ..anyways this is for the Apple people

Steve @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Yea it looks all right but just only problem is that if dirt gets on it the thing will look bad but good part it that you can't see all that lint on it like the black one

GUnit @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

white? ew! looks like it'd get dirty quickly.

iGanza @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

White is boring. nano black is the new white!

fistpittingnork @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

What happened to the clear buttons this thing used to have? I loved those clear buttons more than anything. I remember one time I saw this picture of a white psp with clear buttons and I thought "wow.. clear buttons.. wish I had clear buttons."

There was a time when clear buttons would've ruled the world, but now you have your paints and your opaques and what have you. Such a time was a glorious time, it was if life wasn't restrained by such transparent qualities, or the lack thereof.

Oh what a time..

Actually wasn't the article last week on the white psp's suffecient enough? The things not even being sold in the US.

fistpittingnork @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Cook an egg on my face, I spelled sufficient "suffecient"

Christopher7xii @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

This seriously makes me want some Flipz

http://www.illegaluturn.com/dbimages13/Nestle-CGFWF.jpg

As for leeching images, Joystiq always does that. Look at the URL for any of their images, as far as I can tell they just link other people's stuff (unless it's actual reporting they did first hand).

Still, the white PSP looks kind of lame. I'm not saying black is the end all be all, but they definitely didn't release it in white at first for a reason. I really hate the iPod. I really wish everything didn't try to clone it's popularity, cuz I hate tiny things(nano iPod? cmon... nano GBA is soon to follow), and white is a hideous color for electronics.

Dylan @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Anybody actually got there hands on one of these yet? Does it collect fingerprints as easily and eagerly as the black one does?

I still think I prefer the black one - this one just looks too sterile. But hey, at least the sony supplied headphones will look allright with the PSP now..

LC_ @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Doesn't sony understand? I don't want a hot pink PSP, I want new PSP GAMES that don't suck!!!

PeeBee @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Someone has to say it ...They so ripped off the iPod

fistpittingnork @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Posted Sep 15, 2005, 9:14 AM ET by hidden

"I cannot play winning with my bro use this psp, only personal i think.. can connected to other psp ?"

Umm... yeah.. now try it without the alcohol!

paralipsis @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Looks nice in static pictures, but having bright white surrounding your screen might get a tad distracting on handheld. Though it can't be any harder (or easier for that matter) to keep clean than the back one.

jay @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

so they made this to trick people into thinking "oh looXXorz! its the new iPod!" then they take it home and cry because its MP3 playing abilities are sub par :(

maybe if sony had better selling figures they wouldn't have to copy something thats been more successful. oh well!

retro @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Aww, no clear buttons? This is a huge turn-off. I'm getting a black one instead.

Pancake @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Who cares about a color, make some decent games sony!

John Bennet Ramsee @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Yeah it looks all nice but just wait till you eat some greasy as$ chicken then try and play it.

boden @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Does it come with a black wrist strap and remote?

slysithesuperspy @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

So its just fucking plastic, not some kind of ceramic composite armour like tanks have. pfff

xVariable @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Ceramic? It's MADE of ceramic? That's the coolest thing I've seen this week. They should a Bakelite model. =P

ken fager @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Have to agree with prior posts. Sony, I have had a PSP since launch. I played the hell out of Lumines. The only reason I play the unit is to launch homebrew apps. Please make some more decent games.

Chiablo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Anyone know what firmware is loaded on it?

howow @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

does it flush too?

JinKazama @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

____________________________________________
Doesn't sony understand? I don't want a hot pink PSP, I want new PSP GAMES that don't suck!!!
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The only reason I play the unit is to launch homebrew apps. Please make some more decent games.
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make some decent games sony!
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Looks like Sony is listening...Check out the Winter 05 PSP lineup on IGN.com. Some of the games look awesome

fistpittingnork @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

ha somebody actually agrees with my clear button fetish..

I'm not that serious about the clear buttons, but they do make this white a little more visually pleasing.

(+[_]-:-)

Matt Rix @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Looks alright. I think my pink version for little girls looks better: http://www.matt-rix.com/kirupa/PSPBattle/ElectricGrandpa.jpg

-Matt

Christopher MacManus @ Dec 18th 2005 10:15PM

Editors, I'm not trying to spam this place with links -- I'm just trying to help those who want it. There are two places to get this white version at the moment:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product/Sony_PSP-1000KCW_PlayStation_Portable_Value-Pack_-_Ceramic_White.html?ref=5

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=218&products_id=7302