PSP 2 coming pre-Christmas will be an iPhone beater - Game|Gravity

3tt0 · 04-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Sony's new compact handheld console will feature sliding touchscreen and dual analogue sticks.

Whether it's labelled the PSP 4000 or the PSP 2, there's been a lot of rumour recently about an imminent successor to Sony's handheld console. There's also been a lot of talk about how Sony might react to the competition on offer from the phenomenal success of Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.

Unsurprisingly the console manufacturer has been comparatively mute in both cases, denying the existence of a PSP sequel and any threat from Apple. However, having spoken to an insider source – who's not Dave Perry, but is a developer working on the new hardware – we can reveal that the new handheld will arrive before Christmas and will be far more similar to the iPhone than the current device.

Like Apple's newcomer, the PSP 2 will be a compact device with a large touchscreen. However, where Sony's machine has the edge is when the touchscreen is slid open as it reveals familiar buttons, D-pads and – praise the Lord of Handhelds – dual analogue controls.

This new format should allow for both existing hardcore console titles as well as simpler touchscreen games along the lines of those currently available in the App Store. And like the App Store, (and in the absence of UMD), the games will all be available for digital download via the PlayStation Store.

Although this hasn't been confirmed, our speculation is that Sony's initial plans for a small upgrade to a PSP 4000 model have since been accelerated by the success of the iPhone and arrival of Nintendo DSi.

As yet those are all the details we have, but we understand the full specs and pricing will be unveiled at E3 in June.

[source: PocketGamer.co.uk]

ghost · 04-08-2009, 05:45 PM

Im.... not excited.

I miss my old gameboy. Monochrome Dot Matrix Screen with some of the most addictive and enjoyable games of all time.

Where have all the good games gone....

FergZ · 08-10-2009, 12:55 AM

I never have had a portavle console, i havnt really felt the need to play games worsened by the consoles, damaging the games name.

It wud have to be pretty dam good, then id be interestd.

reimaru · 08-10-2009, 05:56 PM

the psp-4000 is called the pspgo
it's a new version of the psp, but not the psp2

The Reimaru Files: Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you...The PSP Go!

Niall38 · 08-19-2009, 12:04 PM

pspgo=more expensive bad version of a psp

GodApollo · 08-20-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall38

pspgo=more expensive bad version of a psp

why's it a bad version of a psp?

Niall38 · 08-20-2009, 05:12 AM

if you already own a psp none of your games now work with it and not all of them are going up on the store not to mention its not compatable with any current psp hardware such emory sticks etc and its hard drive is tiny

reimaru · 08-20-2009, 05:25 PM

and you can't use your umds here...the pspgo only plays digital downloads (games, videos, etc.) but at least it has a built in memory of 16GB

callypso · 12-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Is that a Sony Playstation Mobile Phone?

reimaru · 12-11-2009, 08:18 AM

no..it's just a new model for the psp, minus the umd

04-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
3tt0 Electrostatic charge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Poland Posts: 93	PSP 2 coming pre-Christmas will be an iPhone beater Sony's new compact handheld console will feature sliding touchscreen and dual analogue sticks. Whether it's labelled the PSP 4000 or the PSP 2, there's been a lot of rumour recently about an imminent successor to Sony's handheld console. There's also been a lot of talk about how Sony might react to the competition on offer from the phenomenal success of Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. Unsurprisingly the console manufacturer has been comparatively mute in both cases, denying the existence of a PSP sequel and any threat from Apple. However, having spoken to an insider source – who's not Dave Perry, but is a developer working on the new hardware – we can reveal that the new handheld will arrive before Christmas and will be far more similar to the iPhone than the current device. Like Apple's newcomer, the PSP 2 will be a compact device with a large touchscreen. However, where Sony's machine has the edge is when the touchscreen is slid open as it reveals familiar buttons, D-pads and – praise the Lord of Handhelds – dual analogue controls. This new format should allow for both existing hardcore console titles as well as simpler touchscreen games along the lines of those currently available in the App Store. And like the App Store, (and in the absence of UMD), the games will all be available for digital download via the PlayStation Store. Although this hasn't been confirmed, our speculation is that Sony's initial plans for a small upgrade to a PSP 4000 model have since been accelerated by the success of the iPhone and arrival of Nintendo DSi. As yet those are all the details we have, but we understand the full specs and pricing will be unveiled at E3 in June. [source: PocketGamer.co.uk]

08-10-2009, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
reimaru British thermal unit Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 424	the psp-4000 is called the pspgo it's a new version of the psp, but not the psp2 The Reimaru Files: Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you...The PSP Go! __________________

08-20-2009, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
reimaru British thermal unit Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 424	and you can't use your umds here...the pspgo only plays digital downloads (games, videos, etc.) but at least it has a built in memory of 16GB __________________

12-11-2009, 08:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
reimaru British thermal unit Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 424	no..it's just a new model for the psp, minus the umd __________________

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04-08-2009, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
ghost revenant Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 454	Im.... not excited. I miss my old gameboy. Monochrome Dot Matrix Screen with some of the most addictive and enjoyable games of all time. Where have all the good games gone....

08-10-2009, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
FergZ Atom Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	I never have had a portavle console, i havnt really felt the need to play games worsened by the consoles, damaging the games name. It wud have to be pretty dam good, then id be interestd.

08-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Niall38 Atom Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15	pspgo=more expensive bad version of a psp

08-20-2009, 05:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Niall38 Atom Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15	if you already own a psp none of your games now work with it and not all of them are going up on the store not to mention its not compatable with any current psp hardware such emory sticks etc and its hard drive is tiny

12-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
callypso Amp Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 37	Is that a Sony Playstation Mobile Phone?