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Sony announces PSP 1seg TV tuner
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It looks like Sony's finally deemed it necessary to offer an updated version of Sega's Game Gear TV tuner, with the company today announcing its 1seg TV tuner for the PlayStation Portable. That technological distinction of course means that the device won't be making its way to North America (at least in its current form), but PSP users in Japan will soon be able to pick up some digital TV signals for the not unreasonable price of ¥6,980 (or about $57). There is a catch, however, in that the device is apparently only compatible with the new, slimmer PSP -- hopefully not a sign of further things to come from Sony. If that's not a deal-breaker for ya, you'll be able to grab one on September 20th.

[Via PS3Forums, thanks Stan]

 

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Author: Donald Melanson
Category: 1segplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepspsony
Publish Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:07:00 EST
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Source: Engadget
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News Reader wrote:It looks like Sony's finally deemed it necessary to offer an updated version of Sega's Game Gear TV tuner, with the company today announcing its 1seg TV tuner for the PlayStation Portable.

Yay

News Reader wrote: There is a catch, however, in that the device is apparently only compatible with the new, slimmer PSP

Boo, and fucking typical too.

I'm still waiting for the GPS unit to come out over here with some proper software.

I know I can set it all up using homebrew, but that's not the point, I want to convert my PSP into a sat-nav quickly and easily when I have the need to.

Sony really are missing a big win by not releasing the device/software in the UK market, as Sat Nav's are booming over here, and the GPS device would offer a cheap alternative for PSP owners.

As for the TV unit, sounds great, but I'm not going to be buying a new PSP to use it, and I doubt very much if it will ever launch here within the next 2 years.