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The PSP Go isn’t a rumor, it’s a reality. And, thanks to the early arrival of June’s Qore, we don’t have to wait until E3 2009 to hear all about it. Game Console Network was the first to bring up the news, reporting on the new console’s features. PlayStation LifeStyle was next on the scene with pictures of the PSP Go’s box.

It seems that a lot of the information from the rumors is true. The PSP Go is going to come with 16gb of memory, and the rumor stated that the system would have either 8gb or 16gb internal memory. The rumor also said that it would have no UMD drive and be out by September, 2009. The video confirms this and gives a Fall 2009 release window for the handheld.

Also, remember 1Up‘s story on the rumored PSP Go. It stated that PSP Slide and PSP Flip were also code names for the new system. The PSP Go’s screen slides up to reveal a directional pad, X, O, triangle and square action buttons and a single analog stick.

The PSP Go is also going to be smaller than the original PSP models, and is 40% lighter according to the video. You can expand the system’s memory with memory cards.

Let’s take a peek at the Qore segment announcing the PSP Go, which has already been uploaded to YouTube by Game Console Network.

Probably the best news from the video is that the PSP Go isn’t going to replace the PSP 3000 model. A smart move, since many people might not be ready to abandon UMDs and the new model looks incredibly tiny and fragile. The handheld’s size could make extended play uncomfortable for people with large hands. So far, it sounds like the PSP 3000 with some adjustments and design changes.

If you have a PS3 and access to Qore, you may want to check the video and photo gallery out for yourselves!

Read [Game Console Network] Via [Joystiq] Also Read [PlayStation LifeStyle]