Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) announced today that its highly anticipated PlayStation Portable system will be launched in New Zealand on 1st September 2005.

Following the success of the PSP launches in Japan and the USA, the machine will go on sale throughout New Zealand and Australia on 1st September 2005 in a single version Value Pack, priced at NZ $469.95. The PlayStation Portable Value Pack contains an added-value package of accessories and entertainment content, including the PlayStation Portable system with a pouch, 32MB Memory Stick Duo, battery pack, headphones with remote control, AC adaptor, wrist strap, cloth and a video/music/game sampler Universal Media Disc (UMD) including several non-interactive game demos.

A copy of Spider-Man 2, on UMD Video will be available as an extra value offer to early purchasers of PlayStation Portable, who register their PlayStation Portable and order their Spider-Man 2 UMD Video through www.yourpsp.co.nz, the official SCENZ web portal for PlayStation Portable.

“PlayStation Portable will revolutionise portable entertainment, giving users the freedom to play full 3D games, watch movies, listen to music and connect wirelessly on their terms, wherever and whenever they wish to do so,” said David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “More than ever, today’s consumer demands access to their [sic] personal entertainment outside the home, without compromising quality. With more than 100 PlayStation Portable game titles currently in development worldwide, and the ability to download and listen to music, and view feature films with breathtaking screen quality, PlayStation Portable lets users control their entertainment options, all in a single package.”