Sony announces new *longer charge* PSP battery
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Oct 4th 2005 at 3:00PM }
As expected, Sony has announced that a new version of the
infamous PSP battery will be released in Japan
later this month—North American and European release dates have not been confirmed. However, the new model, while
boasting the same size as the original, will only add (up to) 20% more battery life (2200mAh compared to 1800mAh). So,
if you're only getting about 4 hours per charge now, you can look forward to an additional 48 minutes; if you get
closer to six, then you'll get an extra 72 minutes or so. The upgraded battery will retail for 5,300 yen (about $46).
It's unclear if Sony plans to package this new battery with future PSP units.
[Thanks, Chris_C]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Osiris @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Hehe just so the more simple of you dont get confused, the picture shown isnt the new battery :P
SilverDogg @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
wow! thanks sony for giving us such a MUCH better battery! i dont know how to thank you!
booger @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
and in another 6 months you can spend another $50 for another battery, see the pattern.
lyam @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Posting about how awful the psp is makes you cool.
I've come to the conclusion that's the only reasonable explanation for all the negative posts on this site whenever a PSP story shows up.
z @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Battery problems ?? Get a DS !!
Rhine @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
I love the ds battery i went two weeks with out recharging it and i was playing alot *thumbsup*
Atrix @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Who has battery problems? I never play my PSP more than 4 hours in a single day.
mike @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
that's 40 minutes...*gulp
Andrew Hsieh @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Ditto on Atrix's comment. Who does, anyway?
vrf @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Me and my friends must have broken PSPs or something. We get about 2 1/2 to 3 hours on a charge. Some of you guys are getting 4 to 6? Maybe I try to exchange it for another one.
Meanwhile, my SP seems to run for weeks on one charge.
TaiZ @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Sony should have a replacement plan, where you mail them your old PSP battery and they mail you the new "longer lasting" battery.
soupbun @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
will a better battery make the PSP game selection any better? And yes, I have a PSP, that's why I'm bitter.
strider_mt2k @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Just in time for me to dump my PSP.
Gaming is about GAMES, Sony.
OTAM @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
$46 dollars for a fucking battery?!
Are you people out of your minds?!
Why so far have I heard of 0 problems with the DS but everytime I read anything about the PSP it's about dead pixels,batteries dying,new firmware,or more extra shit to buy to get your PSP to do what it's supposed to out of the box.
Now i'm not saying there isnt problems with the DS,i'm just wondering why I never hear about them.
MICHAEL CHAN @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM
Dear Sirs,
We can offer replacement SONY PSP 110 BATTERY, 3.6v 1800mAh, usd13.5/pc EXW shenzhen.
If you have any interest, pls feel free to contact with us.
BEST REGARDS,
MICHAEL
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