PSP INTO A PHONE

A new report from Marketing Week states that sources in Japan and Korea indicate that sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. This project will be done without the help of Ericsson and could hit the shelves by Christmas 2009 so they say.

Sony is understood to be mooting the launch of a PlayStation-branded phone, calling into question its partnership with Swedish mobile company Ericsson.

It is thought the phone will incorporate elements of the PlayStation Portable (PSP).

It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.

Sony Ericsson currently uses Sony sub-brands Walkman and Cyber-Shot camera as key features of its phones.

Sources in Japan and Korea say Sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. Analysts say it would be “relatively easy” to convert the current PSP as it already incorporates wi-fi.