Sony has officially announced some of the peripherals that will be available for the PSPgo, including a Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver and converter cable adaptor. Both accessories will be available first in Japan on December 24, followed by North America and PAL territories beginning January 2010.
The Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver will allow gamers to enjoy a variety of entertainment content through the wireless technology – paired with a commercially available head-phone and head-set (head-set is not included). You can pair the receiver with up to either Bluetooth devices, and it allows you to instantly play, stop, pause, fast forward, rewind, and adjust the volume of music and videos.
Sony’s new converter cable adaptor will allow you to use the existing peripherals from ‘old’ PSP on the new PSPgo. The Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver will sell for about 4,980 yen (about $54 USD), while the converter cable will retail for 1,980 yen (roughly $22 USD).
Below is a list of additional peripherals and accessories that will be released for the PSPgo in conjunction with its release in North America. All suggested retail prices are in USD.
Peripherals and Accessories:
Cradle – $29.99
AV Cable – $19.99
Component AV Cable – $29.99
USB Cable – $14.99
AC Adaptor – $14.99
Display Protection Film (two pack) – $9.99
Traveler Case (in Lake Blue and Black) – $19.99
Soft Carrying Case – $14.99
In-Ear Headset – $19.99
2GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor – $19.99
4GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor – $34.99
8GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor – $49.99 (will release shortly after launch)