Sony To Turn PSP Into Media Player

By Ian Bell Updated March 8, 2005

“Speaking in California, Yair Landau, vice chairman of Sony Pictures, said the plan is to turn the PSP into a versatile, portable device for games, music, videos and much more. Integrate the service with Sony’s online music store will allow the Japanese electronics giant to come somewhat closer to competing with Apple Computer and its combination iPod digital media device and iTunes Music Store, which has dominated the online music and player market worldwide.

The PSP was launched in Japan in December and will be available in the U.S. in late March. “

It looks like Sony and Apple have been working together afterall. Perhaps this is just the start for the two companies.

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