So I've decided to head to Tokyo to pick up a Sony PSP when it is released on Dec. 12th.

I've been following developments on most of the gadget blogs, but there is a lot of info out there that is in Japanese only, and I'm afraid that it might be important stuff, like rumors regarding availability, pricing etc...

I'm wondering, where would be the best place to go to pick one up on debut day? Should I expect lines? Should I expect shortages? How much above the ~19,000 Yen MSRP should I expect to pay, tax in? I have been to Akihabara before... will those little shops have PSP's or should I stick to the big retailiers?

I hope to be on a 6 pm flight back to Canada on the 12th... think this is too optimistic?

I've heard that it was pandemonium at the Ginza Apple Store launch... I'm hoping to avoid a scene like that.

I'm also looking for a complete list of game titles available on launch day... I have heard anywhere from 12 to 20...