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Sony PSP Mid-Niigata Charity Fundraiser Console

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On October 23rd, 2004, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Mid-Niigata area of Japan, killing many people and injuring thousands. On November 23rd, Sony announced that it would auction off 500 PSPs and donate all the proceeds to a charity helping those affected by the earthquake.; The lucky winners would receive their PSPs on Dec 5th, 2004 (one week before the official release date on Dec 12th). The PSPs had a special custom version of the 1.0 firmware that would display the auction winner's name and a thank you message if you displayed the PSP Info screen.; It was shipped with a slip cover and a special card from Sony in it.; Pictures from handheldmuseum

Specifications

Color
Black
Is Bundle
No
Platform
Sony PSP X000 Series
Region Code
Region Free
Console Type
Console
Rarity Score
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Release Type
Official
Limited Edition
Contest Prize
Release Country
December 05, 2004

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