PSP Go

While PlayStation 3 owners are likely spending time engrossed in the latest PS3 releases like Uncharted 3 and Modern Warfare 3, Sony is applying stricter DRM on purchases made on the PlayStation Network.

Sony Computer Entertainment America confirms that production and distribution of the PSP Go will continue in North America, despite an earlier statement from the company that the product was being discontinued.

Sony officially confirms that the PSP Go has been discontinued as efforts are shifted to ongoing NGP development.

Sony drops the price on its PSP handheld gaming devices from $169.99 to $129.99, most likely in the hopes of clearing out stock before the NGP launches later this year.

A possible screenshot of the PSP2 has hit the Web, showing a PSP Go-like device with a memory card slot, two analog control sticks, and a stylus, indicating it has a touchscreen.

The Android powered PlayStation phone based on the PSP Go is due to hit North America and Europe this spring according to a new report form Japan.

Sony’s handheld gaming device has dropped in price from $249 to $199.