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Sony showcases new Playstation Portable

Sony had some new updated models to show at the Leipzig games conference.

The company has announced a new Playstation 3 model which would come with a 160GB hard disk.

This model would go on sale on 31 October in Europe and November in the US.

Sony also displayed a new accessory… a wireless keypad which interfaces with the Playstation 3 controller to allow typing.

Sony also announced a new version of their Playstation Portable gaming device. It features a built-in microphone and an anti-reflective screen.

Company representative Jack Tretton spoke at the event: “Consumers also are utilizing PS3 as an entertainment hub for their digital media, placing content such as their entire music collection on the hard drive. The 160GB PS3 system addresses this growing consumer demand.”