Rumor: PSP Phone in Development?

There has been a rumor going around that Sony Ericsson might be working on a Playstation Portable branded phone. When the question about a possible PSPhone was brought up to SCEA, they responded with a no comment. But PSP’s senior marketing manager did mention that they are always evaluating new technology and listening to ideas and wants consumers have to offer.

Recently, Sony Computer Entertainment’s CEO Ken Kutaragi has revealed some new clever additions for the Sony PSP. Of the new additions included confirmation of a special add-on device which could turn the PSP into a phone. It is still currently under development.

On another note, browsing through the net I managed to find what seems to be a knock off of a PSP phone, not branded under the trusted Sony name. Apparently, over in china a PSP wannabe phone has been developed( the V191) which has a likeness of a miniature PSP. It seems that is doesn’t support PSP’s UMD disc, but it does include a Nintendo emulator, which games can be added via microSD memory cards. Aside from the gaming, the phone includes features such as: a 1.3MP camera, MP3 music player, and an MP4 video player. Lacking a numeric keypad, the phone also features a touchscreen to control any dialing or other phone navigation. In Hong Kong, the V191 is selling for about $650USD.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/psphone/rumor-ericsson-working-on-psp-phone-251477.php
http://www.boostmarketing.com/story.php?id=451
http://www.slashphone.com/111/5747.html