Japanese consumers haven't been left wanting when it comes to exotic hues for their PlayStation Portables. In addition to the stock piano black, colours for Sony's portable include ceramic white, ice silver, rose pink, lavender purple, felicia blue, and mint green.

　　Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today it would be adding one more color to Japan's growing rainbow, saying that a limited-edition "matte bronze" PSP Slim will be available on April 24 for ¥23,800 (£115, $228). The new colour will come bundled with a pouch, hand strap, cloth, 32MB Memory Stick Duo, and D-Terminal AV cable.

　　SCEJ also launched an AV cradle, designed for those who use the PSP's TV output frequently. Also available on April 24, the cradle charges a PSP and comes bundled with a remote control. The new peripheral will sell for ¥4,800 (£23, $46)--or ¥6,500 (£31, $62) with a D-terminal AV cable--and is compatible with the PSP Slim.

　　SCEJ also confirmed a new microphone for the PSP today. Originally slated for January, the microphone will be available on March 19 in single- and double-microphone packs for ¥2,500 (£12, $24) and ¥4,000 (£19, $38), respectively. The microphone will support both the original PSP and Sony's redesigned PSP Slim, with Slim owners also able to use the microphone with the Skype Internet phone service.