In retrospect, it's surprising this didn't happen sooner—Sony has announced the PSP Cradle for Japan. Meant to take full advantage of their 1seg tuning abilities, the cradle allows users to do the normal cradle shtick (charging the unit while outputting to the television, plus getting an IR remote). Arriving April 24th, the cradle with A/V cables will cost $62, while the cradle without will run $46. Yes, it seems a tad pricey, but Sony knows that the cradle addicts among us will just have to get one. [kotaku]
Sony Announces PSP Cradle
8:07 AM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Mark Wilson
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1st comment!
and actually if this hits teh states..I'd save up and get it.
@akmarksman: "1st comment?" Seriously?
For God's sake man. Be ashamed.
Will it either patch into the headphone jack or leave it open? I haven's seen a cradle that will do that.
Will it work with gen1 PSPs? If it meets these requirements then I'll pay for it.
It seems like a good idea. I have yet to get the AV cable but I have been subscribing to more and more video podcasts, and certainly having a cradle to use just for internet radio and audio podcasts would be handy. I don't know about $62-$65 handy, but maybe $30 handy.
Will I be able to attach playstation controllers, attach it to my tv, and have a playstation? if so, I am IN.
My psp is still new, so I'm going to start off with the psp bassinet.
There are some cheap PSP cradles on eBay already that have a full complement of outputs (including component!).
If they can get native DLNA support on the PSP, this might be worth buying. But, otherwise, it's not all that helpful.
I think that's awesome actually, but kinda bitter sweet cause we don't get it in the states. Booo!
Too late. Sorry. Cradle-time has long gone. PSP almost into grave now. Sad.
@akmarksman:
FFS, are you 15?
So, what's the point of cradling a "hand held"? I mean isn't it designed to be held in your hand? Ok, so you're a cradle junky an outright cradle robber or just love your PSP.....so why not just get a Sony console then? Oh no money for that? No job? No Wife? Drinking problem? Uh...........where was I going with all these questions again?
damn more money I will have to spend, on crap I probably will use once, but will have to have as soon as it comes out because I am a gizmo whore.
Actually, you can get something similar to this at Game Stop for $10. Its a cradle that charges and allows you to watch movies. This thing is WAY too much. Even iPod docks are cheaper than this thing.
@toddgarvin: How much are those Apple branded AV cables for the iPod again?
$49 [store.apple.com] and that doesn't include a stand or remote.
@Out2gtcha: I use my PSP on my desk at work to listen to podcasts and internet radio. But sometimes being able to have video going would be nice and my hands are not free to be holding the PSP while I work.
Proping is up on books works on occasion but the power cord really gets in the way of that since it connects at the bottom.
This is a nice clean multifunctional solution (though I wouldn't through down more than $35 for it)
@kspraydad3:
Podcasts? Internet radio? Videos?
Man I bet your the most productive person in your office.
Heres a link you may need real soon:
[information-technology.careerbuilder.com]
It's amazing the price difference between the cradle with av cable and without. I've seen av cables for under/around $10 or so...mostly on ebay but nevertheless. I paid under $10 for mine.
That said, I'll prob wait for the price to come down for the cradle sans cable. It's convenient for connecting to the tv and not having to either hold the PSP or have it teeter on a table at the risk of falling.
@akmarksman: You gotta be careful with announcing your firstedness... You can't see if someone beats to you to the punch, and if they you look like a total d-bag.
im sorry im not as cool as Out2gtcha
That looks like a first gen "fat" psp in the cradle.
@Out2gtcha: Im sorry you have a suck ass job. Maybe you should be the one using that link?
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