Sony officially discontinues PSP Go in Japan, Europe

Sony has now confirmed earlier reports that it is ceasing production of the PSP Go, instead focusing its manufacturing attention on the NGP and continuing to support the PSP-3000 model.

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[Update 4/21/11] Though the device is being discontinued in Japan and Europe, America apparently plugs onward. Joystiq reports that an SCEA spokesperson has said they are "continuing production of PSP Go for North America." So there you go.

[Original Story] Following yesterday's report, Sony has confirmed that it is ceasing production on the PSP Go to Japanese site AV Watch (via Kotaku). A spokesperson said the company is now focusing production on their next handheld, the NGP. Whatever stock remains of the PSP Go will be sold until it's depleted.

If you'd still like an older PSP-3000 model, it sounds like Sony plans to continue manufacturing it for the time being. "It will continue to be sold, and we will keep focusing our attention on it from here on out," said the company.

It's not particularly surprising that between the two models, Sony would let the PSP Go die first. Despite being the newer model, it didn't spur on new sales, and publishers haven't always chosen to put their UMD titles out day-and-date on the PlayStation Network. RIP, PSP Go.

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    April 20, 2011 10:30 AM

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      April 20, 2011 10:32 AM

      That was fast, but not exactly surprising.

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      April 20, 2011 10:34 AM

      Meh...

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      April 20, 2011 10:48 AM

      This was like the bastard step-child of the group. It had the name, but nothing of the features that would have made it great.

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      April 20, 2011 10:51 AM

      Glad I didn't pick that model; been shopping around and almost bought one :o

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      April 20, 2011 11:01 AM

      Please pardon me while I have a heart attack and die from the shock.

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      April 20, 2011 11:08 AM

      What's all the fuss, did somebody poop on the sidewalk again?

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      April 20, 2011 12:08 PM

      Oh Dear, So sad, Nevermind

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      April 20, 2011 12:39 PM

      The PSP GO AWAY!

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      April 20, 2011 1:28 PM

      I would have gotten one when it was released if it was $150. But $250 was way too expensive. I personally hate carrying around UMD's (and I'm not thrilled with having cartidges on my 3DS), so hopefully the NGP will have every game available as a download.

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      April 20, 2011 2:42 PM

      It was fun while it lasted... Um how long, guess not that long hehe I do have one and still play games on it. Make way for the ngp!

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      April 20, 2011 4:21 PM

      That's a fu..king miserable news. =o

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      April 20, 2011 6:10 PM

      Now all that overtime can be reallocated to the NGP which I look forward to.

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      April 21, 2011 8:24 AM

      The worst idea to come from Sony yet!! - I want to have a tangible copy of my game in some form, the idea was doomed to fail from the start.

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        April 21, 2011 9:11 AM

        Kiss this want goodbye man. This will be gone in 2 console cycles.

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