The PSP Go Thread

[911~Lad]

Even if it is real I think it looks too big to fit in even the largest of pockets.

 

[FoolKiller]

Even if it is real I think it looks too big to fit in even the largest of pockets.

Based on? There have been nothing but fan made designs out there.

And really, you would stick a PSP in your pocket? I have a hard case, with built-in screen protector that doubles to lock it in place.

 

[Tornado]

And really, you would stick a PSP in your pocket?

I do...

 

[FoolKiller]

I do...

Do you use screen protectors?

Basically, if I'm not using mine it is in its hard travel case.

 

[hamstrings]

I don't use screen protectors. If the screen starts to look nasty, then I'll buff it out with plastic polish. I'll take care of it, but I won't baby it.

The interlacing effect doesn't bother me on my PSP-3000. I like how bright it is.

 

[LaBounti]

Its finda funny because PS1, PS2 and Dreamcast, Xbox all interlaced when not running progressive scan.

 

[Kryz11]

So..

PSP came out.. it has more power then PlayStation (1)
now PSP2, you guys think it will be more powerful then PS2?

I would love to see most popular games from PS2 to be released or even remade for PSP2
Shadow of Colossus FTW!!!

 

[Tornado]

The PSP is nearly as powerful as the PS2 as it is. It would be hard not to make the PSP2 more powerful.

 

[FoolKiller]

And PSP and PS2 games tend to port back and forth quite well, only the PS2 has more storage capacity on its disc so developers have a little more wiggle room. They could bring PSP games up to look and play just like a PS2 game, but then they would have very little storage capacity left for content. That is why a lot of PSP games just seem like smaller versions of PS2 games.

 

[Tornado]

They could bring PSP games up to look and play just like a PS2 game, but then they would have very little storage capacity left for content.

See: Portable Ops.

 

[FoolKiller]

See: Portable Ops.

I was thiking Twisted Metal: Head On.

I have Portable Ops but haven't played it yet.

 

[LaBounti]

Wipeout Pulse and Pure both have better effects than wipeout fusion on PS2.

If a new psp comes out it wont be a replacement as they've recently announced the Rock Band Unplugged pack for psp out later this year.

 

[FoolKiller]

If a new psp comes out it wont be a replacement as they've recently announced the Rock Band Unplugged pack for psp out later this year.

To add: Rock Band: Unplugged will be on UMD, not downloadable, so a no UMD PSP2 sounds unlikely too, unless the put this up on the PSN store.

 

[iwantdownload]

do you think a psp2 would have gt4/5 mobile on it?

 

[FoolKiller]

do you think a psp2 would have gt4/5 mobile on it?

Listening to Kazunori Yamauchi I think they still intend it for PSP at some point.

I know one of the SCEA executives recently talked about having Gran Turismo on all platforms, which I take to mean PS3 and PSP, but he could just mean that they intend to continue GT on all future consoles.

 

[Kryz11]

ALL platforms, PSP2 makes much more sence..

No wonder KAZ posponed the PSP release because of the small UMD data. Now with PSP2 more power for Graphics, more complex Physics, and more cars! I will be happy if we even see a GT4 port with bit more cars on track, updated physics, and new events..

I can image myself now ..
During day in 2010 I will be playing GT5. Before I go to sleep at night, PSP2 with GT-Mobile all nighter !
Sleep... Maybe 2wice a week.


So you guys think we will see new design of PSP2 on E3?

 

[slowman]

Well, now that Patapon 2 is releasing only for download I see no reason why GT:M can't do the same thing. They're releasing boxes in the stores though, but in these boxes are download coupons.

With 16GB cards out now for the PSP and 8GB cards down to $40 in places, it wouldn't be difficult to offer a 3GB GT: Mobile eboot packed with all sorts of racing action.

 

[FoolKiller]

Well, now that Patapon 2 is releasing only for download I see no reason why GT:M can't do the same thing. They're releasing boxes in the stores though, but in these boxes are download coupons.

Is that confirmed? I've only seen rumors, and those have said a download straight from PSN would be $15, but they have been doing the pre-orders at $19.99. If these are true then it means that some people have pre-ordered and may not have broadband acess and they just got ripped-off for $5.

Until I see this PR blunder officially confirmed I am being very doubtful that it is true.

 

[Peter]

Posted up the pic..

Yeah that looks very impressive, the only two things I dont like are the round PS button (should be square for this design) and its not PSP shaped!

Robin

That is just amazing. I would love alot for that to happen. Too bad it's a mockup.

 

[Robin]

I actually would prefer something along the lines of the original sleek PSP concept where it was a one piece curved surface with recessed buttons. To this design they could add touch screen capabilities, dual analogue sticks and maybe a slot loading Blu-Ray UMD drive!

Robin.

 

[Appie]

That PSP looks very slick. Where did you find it?

 

[Robin]

Just found the picture on google, if you seach for the PSP concept you will find it somewhere.

Its just a model but would have been excellent as the real deal.

 

[suzq044]

The 2nd one wouldn't be bad; but I keep mine in a pocket most of the time; the heat in your pocket.. just like the original LG Chocolate phones.. would cause either over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity.. it's why they went away from the touch-panel thing. It was a pain in the ass in the long run.. basically.

I kinda like this one though:

 

[J-PaP]

http://ps3.qj.net/More-confirmation-from-inside-source-PSP2-is-real-PS3-is-getting-a-price-cut-watch-out-at-E3/pg/49/aid/130611

And Insider Source strikes again! Although this, time, if this does turn out to be true, he would have hit the motherload! QJ tipster zen has sent us word that there are two great news rumors to fixate our minds on the rest of the day, nay, even week. One, the PSP2 is real and someone has actually held it in his hands for real (that would be Insider Source). Two, PS3 is getting a price drop, and that's gonna be U$ 100 off your back.

According to Insider Source, who relayed his "findings" back to One Last Continue, Sony reps met up with some people to show the next iteration of the PSP. They were, however, not allowed to play with it. Descriptions would reveal the following:

* Rounded Edges
* Dual analog sticks
* Small sliding screen
* Similar size and thickness to current PSP model
* No UMD drive

PSP2? - Image 1
something like that... but not really...

Hmmm... these details have been seen before. It seems like it strongly concurs with previous reports on the specs of the PSP2. Also, it looks like Dave Perry might have actually be onto something when he said that the PSP2 won't have the UMD drive.

And there's more from Inside Source: "Patapon 2 is kinda the test drive, heard it said that if it fails massively, then the new PSP may put UMD back. Said they are working out bugs for release." So far, no other PSP title coming out for launch has been announced to be sold as a digital content.

Why Patapon 2? That's not so hard to guess either, given that the previous iteration was a huge hit. It would then make sense to use it as a gauge to see if people would still buy the game given its quality, or if the format would factor in their decision-making as consumers. But that's just my two cents.

Patapon 2 - Image 1 Just going about their own merry way...

The other interseting bit from Insider Source is that a US$ 100 price cut is indeed coming to the PS3, to be announced during E3. And get this, apparently, North American vendors have been given the heads up of this price drop as they've been said to be "stockpiling" the consoles in anticipation of this price drop.

And to all this, what does good ol' Sony have to say? Julie Han of Corporate Communications replied: "I don't know who your source is, but Sony is not in the business of answering rumors."

Well I say they can just have flat-out denied if there was no merit to it, yes? I say there's fire where there's smoke. And it smells like its headed to the E3.

 

[Kryz11]

The 2nd one wouldn't be bad; but I keep mine in a pocket most of the time; the heat in your pocket.. just like the original LG Chocolate phones.. would cause either over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity.. it's why they went away from the touch-panel thing. It was a pain in the ass in the long run.. basically.

I kinda like this one though:

I really like that Idea, Bigger screen, extra features, of course 2nd stick..

I like how it expands if you wanna play, and collapses for easier carrying. But I just dislike idea to the protective plastic.. thingy.. It's just poinltess to carry piece of plastic if you fold the PSP2.










Hey by the way. How much you guys think PSP Two/2 will cost?

PSP was 250 at the time(I think), it was really ahead of its time, we still use it and I am bit still amazed. Especially How easy it is to store music, pictures, movies, etc over ZUNE or iPod. You did not needed any software for PSP to drop in pics and music, and only converted MP4 videos. With Zune or iPod, you need the softoware that is .. stupid.. I hope PSP2 plays more music and video files as well.

And will you pre-order it or buy it from day one?

 

[Tornado]

I'm still not sold on the lack of a UMD drive. While overall I have negative feelings towards full games being DLC only, I'd be amazed if Sony was dumb enough to try it on the PSP2 exclusively as well as can any BC the handheld could have.

 

[FoolKiller]

I'm still not sold on the lack of a UMD drive. While overall I have negative feelings towards full games being DLC only, I'd be amazed if Sony was dumb enough to try it on the PSP2 exclusively as well as can any BC the handheld could have.

I agree. Not everyone likes digital downloads, or can do it. And I imagine that unless Memory Stick prices drop drastically people won't like filling up their memory sticks with two games.

Maybe an internal solid state drive, but MP3 players have shown us that is cost prohibitive, especially if you want this thing to bring anything more processing-wise than the original PSP does.

EDIT: Thinking about it though: Sony did sell the PS3 at $600 US with a straight face.

 

[Kryz11]

Yeah My Connection is SLOW to DL a FULL game all night long.. I just can't base my whole internet connection, don't play my PC games online because I am downloding a PSP game.. They really need an UMD or even some MEMORY stick based game.. I just won't download full games all night..

 

[J-PaP]

I am predicting about a $100 (AU) price increase over the current price. That is what has happened with the DSi in Australia so i expect something similar as at the moment a DSi is actually more expensive than a PSP (Well the consoles alone are the same price but for only $20 more you can get a game inclusive making the psp better value)

Depending if it is enough of a difference from the current psp I will buy it. I think the biggest reason why Sony is moving to digital content is a. to reduce costs and b. To stop piracy. At the moment piracy on the psp is simply rediculous. Not that the DS is much better but at least the DS requires some money spent to play pirated games. PSP does it all for free.

Also if it does look worth while/has no issues I'll get it from day one. One of the main features I am hoping for is divx playback. I think that is why we are yet to see it on the psp.

 

[Tornado]

I think the biggest reason why Sony is moving to digital content is a. to reduce costs and b. To stop piracy.

You forgot reason C: Sony likes to do silly things.

At the moment piracy on the psp is simply rediculous. Not that the DS is much better but at least the DS requires some money spent to play pirated games. PSP does it all for free.

It is also much easier to do on the DS, and it is possible on all DS models (which it isn't on modern PSPs).