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Sony PSP Mid-Niigata Charity Fundraiser Console

Rarity Score

84
Epic out of 100
Brand
Sony
Platform
Sony PSP X000 Series

Quick facts

  • 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

Quick Facts

Amount Produced Exact
500
Release Type
Official
Region Code
Region Free
Limited Edition
Contest Prize
Is Bundle
No
Color
Black
Is Unique Variation
Yes

Release Dates

  • 🇯🇵 Japan
    5 December 2004
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