Though Sony hasn't yet owned the commanding market share of handheld games platforms this generation, the company hasn't given up trying. for the top spot Their latest effort is the PSPgo, a rework of the current PSP look and feel, and designed around ditching Sony's proprietary UMD format in favour of digitally distributed software. Sony's latest effort turned up at the GameSpot AU offices today and we snapped a few pictures to find out what will be inside the box on its October 1 Aussie launch date.

　　Yep, that's a box alright. Let's crack it open and take a squiz inside!

　　The guts of the go box revealed! Inside you'll find the console, mains charging cable, miniature power brick, USB PC sync cable, and the new Media Go file management software to get content onto your device.

　　The PSPgo is about two thirds the size of the current PSP-3000 model and rests comfortably between your hands without your fingers getting all knotty behind it.

　　The left and right triggers, four iconic face buttons, D pad, and analog stick have been hidden below the sliding screen, helping to save space and keep the PSPgo small.

　　Thinner than the current PSP range even when the screen has been hidden away, the top of the unit houses the backlight intensity toggle (three brightness settings), volume adjustment, and a mute button.

　　Direct size comparison between the Nintendo DSi and Sony's PSPgo, both closed.

　　Side-by-side comparison between an open PSPgo and Game Boy Colour.

　　The PSPgo's screen is slightly smaller than the old model, but it's nice and bright--perfect for watching educational videos on how to work your new toy or the finer arts of eating biscuits.

　　The PlayStation Portable go will be available in Australia on October 1 for $449.95.