At least three PSP fans have been impatiently tapping their feet, waiting for news on the PSP Comics service that Sony boasted about ten thousand years ago. Today, we're one step closer to the service becoming real, with word of a Japanese release date.
Of course, it wouldn't be a new service without the system's billionth Firmware update, so Japanese PSP users can look forward to that on November 19, in preparation for a December 12 launch. Once the storefront appears, individual comic issues shall cost ¥50-150 (USD$0.55-$1.70), while full collections will run for ¥420 (USD$4.70).
No word on a release date for us roundeyes, but don't worry! We'll get to download Firmware 6.20 on the 19th, too! Sony wouldn't want to deprive us of the PSP's fun Firmware game, now would they?
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Also, I would rather have a real collection of comics. Just like I would rather have an actual game rather than something on a memory stick or hd.
"The PlayStation®Network Digital Comics service will be launching in PlayStation®Stores for PSP™ in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States in December 2009. French, Italian, German and Spanish stores will be launching in early 2010, with others to follow. Watch this space!" VIA: http://www.playstationcomics.com/
You just got learnded. Not an exact date, but at least we know we won't be to far off from the Japs.
with the southern part of Belgium speaking french, about 90% of the manga you can find in stores is translated to french iso englisch, which obviously sucks...
then again, this would prolly make me bankrupt so it might be better not to have it :-)