Well lets see here... the Original Phantasy Star Portable came out July 31, 2008 in Japan... Then it came out March 03, 2009 in NA... and finally April 03, 2009 in EU/UK...
So thats 8 months they took to release a version of PSP outside of japan... quite a long ass wait but PSP2 comes out end 09... so if it takes another 8 months for PSP2 to make it over seas we are screwed... it'll come more then likely but shit... late 10 looks to be it... damnit...
And if Sonic Team is making this game we are screwed from the start, it has to be Alfa System or bust.
And btw there IS a Demo in english on PSN right now...you should try it Xxain, its what got me to buy it day 1 instead of waiting for it, you can even bring over your demo character over to the full game of PSP if ya want!