The PSP2's Features Explained (probably)

Sev6207d ago

Some of this info is correct, some of it isn't.

I have seen it.

It's not a PSP2 either. There hasn't been any major processor upgrades to it. Only aesthetic.

That's all I am going to say for now, in a couple weeks I am allowed to reveal more.

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Mindboggle6207d ago (Edited 6207d ago )

So Sev are you saying youve seen the PSP2

And your saying theres only an aethestic change. So it basically still plays the same old games....If true whats the point, might aswell be the PSP 4000.

kharma456207d ago

Sev you tease :P

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Sev6207d ago (Edited 6207d ago )

It's not the PSP2.

Here is the real kicker...

It's not the PSP-4000 either. It's something else. :)

@ below... That's all I am saying for now. Sorry. Soon though.

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-x.Red.x-6207d ago

IF you're not lying to us (i feel you're not, i dunno why i but i do)

So there Is "new" psp(2)

hmm... hopefully it will have two analog...
eff it make it have all DS3 buttons/analog sticks

damn..can't wait then

-x.Red.x-6207d ago

a psp add-on!?

that keyboard that everyone wants!?

:D

SuperM6207d ago

Well i knew there would be no PSP2 this year. I mean we have all heard how sony is braging about the PSP lineup this year, and how only half of the PSP games are announced yet. Why the f... would they be so stupid to announce a PSP2 when they finally have a great lineup for the PSP. Way to kill potential sales.

pwnsause6207d ago

"It's not the PSP-4000 either. It's something else. :)"

PSP Phone?

Jrome6207d ago

I hate when people say they know what it actually is, and then don't reveal anything substantial.

Might as well have just waited till you could have actually said something >.<. Because now I REALLY don't know what it is :'(.

pwnsause6207d ago

if this new PSP has a second analog stick, then im down.

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Kain816207d ago

its not the psp-4000 o.O

can you give us a timeframe, when you will be able to tell us something???

see ya

caladbolg7776207d ago

If you're breaking NDA enough to be talking about what the PSP2 IS NOT, then you may as well break it enough to talk about what it IS.

You're a phony.

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ShadowRyuX6207d ago

In fact I've assumed this every since PSP2 rumors started popping all over the place. I am pretty sure Sony is following suit with Nintendo. Look at the DSi, there are now two type of games DSi games and DS games with DSi functionality. So this new PSP will be the same I think in that there will be games that can only be played on this new PSP while there will be games that can be played on both the new PSP and the old ones, but will have support for any extra features this new PSP has.

Who knows, I could be way off, but I have a strong feeling that I'm right. I guess only time will tell =)

Marceles6206d ago (Edited 6206d ago )

A PSP with a right joystick and 2 extra triggers would be epic. But if you truly wanna know what Sev is talking about...stay tuned to Playstation Lifestyle!

- Crotin

edit: and who took your 10th bubble Sev? we gotta get you back up +bubble

Sev6206d ago

@ Caladbolg,

Who said I was under NDA? I am not. I just have respect for my sources wishes.

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-EvoAnubis-6206d ago

My 1000 model needs an upgrade. From what I know to be true, looks like this is going to be it.

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cliffbo6207d ago

how is UMD useless if it's delivered millions and millions of games to millions of PSP owners?

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Mindboggle6207d ago

Its not useless commercially or as way to get games to consumers, its just technically useless, and very impractical.

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PotNoodle6207d ago

Those sticks are in horrible posistions, if they are going to include dual sticks in the next PSP - then they really need to change the shape of the actual PSP to make it easier to hold.

xabmol6207d ago

I think they would be more comfortable up top about where the speakers are on the slim. It would definitely give my thumbs some much needed leg room.

The nub positioning on the slim gives my hand a cramp after about 30 minutes. It's very aggravating. I wish I had an option like an add-on or something.

MasterOne6207d ago

I can't see getting rid of the UMD. I would have no issue. However, not everyone has home access to the Internets believe it on not. The only way I see this happening is some sort of kiosk for those who don't have a SAFE/Secure connection to the Internet to download games.

Kushan6207d ago (Edited 6207d ago )

You know, flash memory has only gotten cheaper and cheaper lately. UMDs hold what, like 2Gb of Data at the most? Plus they're a huge drain on battery life and need a stupid plastic shell to stop them getting scratched to hell. It just makes no sense to create such a format.
But now you can pick up 2GB SD cards for like £2, sony owns their own Memory Stick format so they immediately get a huge discount on the technology behind it. And with the way that technology has went, it already holds more data than a UMD and is faster.
Besides, If the Nintendo can do it on the DS, why can't Sony?

Besides, who said anything about needing home access to download stuff? All you'd need is a wireless connection and you're sorted. Want a new game? You'd pop down to starbucks and have a coffee instead of going to Gamestop or whatever. Nothing really changes for you.

willie62896207d ago

who's to say they cant sell the games on a memory stick? Why not buy Chains of Olympus 2 on a 4gb mem stick and just plug it in to play?

sinncross6207d ago

I still disagree with the UMD being taken out. Every problem resulted from th UMD can be fixed:

Battery life can be enhanced with a better and powerful battery.

Size is not an overly major concern, the PSP-3000 is a nice size and weight, though if they did want ti much smaller I can see the UMD part being a problem.

Loading times can be curtailed as well with a stronger processor, RAM etc. Coupled with a better batter that will be more able to run the operations I don't see this as a major problem with the PSP2.

I personally believe that these issues can be fixed without getting rid of the UMD. Likewise pure DD is not going to be the future for a good few years. Not everyone is willing to download all their games, and not every is capable of doing so. The two way option of UMD and DD is a workable solution.

However beyond that, I think a sliding screen would be nice, if not entirely high priority, and reworked controls to include all the buttons of a PS console would be great: it would allow users of the PSP2 and PS3, to use the PSP2 as a controller for the PS3.

The flash memory would also be great but Sony need to make sure they don't have a hand held that is too expensive. In fact, a non-UMD PSP2 which is expensive wud surely not work, or maybe they could offer 2 SKU's.

Kushan6207d ago

"Loading times can be curtailed as well with a stronger processor, RAM etc. Coupled with a better batter that will be more able to run the operations I don't see this as a major problem with the PSP2."

Not true. The Processor/RAM etc. aren't a bottleneck here, the UMD is. Just what exactly do you expect the processor to do while it's waiting for data from the UMD to stream? It can't process data it doesn't have access to.

skyfire22616207d ago

"The flash memory would also be great but Sony need to make sure they don't have a hand held that is too expensive. In fact, a non-UMD PSP2 which is expensive wud surely not work, or maybe they could offer 2 SKU's."

You clearly have no clue as to what your talking about. First off a UMD-less PSP2 would work fine.Infact I and many others I assume would welcome it for many reason.

There is also no need at all for internal flash memory. By just storing games on MSPD cards the user gets to choose how much space they need and for a much cheaper price. Power of Choice is a good thing.

Sony/Sandisk announced the next stage of memory stick pro duo way back at CES with 2TB of capacity. While I don't expect to see that size of a card anytime soon I fully expect the PSP2 to support for this. I'm hoping Sony has two slots. This way Sony could allow games to be released on these cards via retail for all those panzies who need that security blanket and a second card can be used to store downloaded games.

Take it further and one can have two game cards in the unit or two cards containing all your downloaded content. Just think of it, 2x2TB cards in a PSP2 holding all your games always with you where- ever whenever. Everything from PSP1 and PSP2 games to movies/photo's/music. Oh yeah sign me up!!

Second, having two SKU's would only make things more expensive for sony. Without UMD and internal flash memory the cost of each unit would be far FAR less. Not too mention the benefits to battery life and weight.

Kushan6207d ago

Also I can tell you right now that there's many thousands of happy PSP owners out there who haven't used a UMD in years.

LeShin6207d ago

...so you mean all 20+ of my psp games and 30 UMD films will now be useless? No thanks!

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caladbolg7776207d ago (Edited 6207d ago )

@Quote: "...so you mean all 20+ of my psp games and 30 UMD films will now be useless? No thanks!"

Probably just as useless as your Super Nintendo games became when you bought a Nintendo 64? [/sarcasm]

You could still just as easily play your 20+ PSP games and 30 UMD films on the PSP that you already own. If you choose not to buy the PSP2, that's cool, I can see how the lack of a UMD drive could put people off. But saying "you won't buy it because it makes your PSP1 games USELESS" isn't a very sound argument.

Nor very factual.

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ULTIMATE_REVENGE6207d ago

I have seen the finale concept of the so called PSP2, sevs right its something way different and it looks WAAAY better then the current PSP

Jrome6207d ago

refer to post 1.9 to see what i think of your comment xD

Jadaking6207d ago

PSP 2 will have UMD

themyk6207d ago

it probably looks something like what I'm useing right now. An iPhone.

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vloeistof6207d ago

well i want a psp for some games kh agito bleach heat 5 , so i will just wait till the new one comes out

no-spin6207d ago

2 analogs?" is taht a stab in the back for 3000 adopters?
im starting to feel rip off

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butterfinger6206d ago

Everyone understands when they buy electronics that the next bigger and better thing is right around the corner. Look at what Apple does with their iPods/iPhones. It feels like I just got my iPhone 3G, but a new iPhone may already be coming out in June. lol. Get over it, Sony doesn't care about you.

MGOelite6207d ago

if this hasnt got dual analogue sticks im not buying it, games like coded arms, graw2 and resistance retribution would be 10 times better with a second analogue stick

Clone-Scoper Core6207d ago

I own an old PSP.But I dont' see myself buying a PSP 2.The PSP has failed horriably behind the Nintendo DS.How in the Hell could that Happend?Now,I have given up on nintendo a long time ago;so don't think that I am pro Nintendo.It's just sad at what has become of the playsttion portable System.

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Amp6206d ago

But you still got to bash Sony.How many accounts does this make for you?

bviperz6207d ago

Can't wait to see what it really is.

tawak6206d ago

no touch screen no buy

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butterfinger6206d ago

Please explain to me what is so utterly amazing about a touch screen that would make it a must-have for the new PSP. Hell, I don't even use the touch screen much in most of my favorite DS games. lol.

tawak6206d ago (Edited 6206d ago )

well obviously you dont have iphone or itouch i love playing games on it using touch screen and i wish my psp has it and ds is not a psp,ok..or maybe u jus suck on using your finger coz its too fat every time you press one a button on your cellphone u press two button instead..lol

butterfinger6206d ago

First of all, you implying that I am over weight is hilarious on multiple levels: one, because I am always told I need to gain weight, and two, because it is about the most immature/unoriginal insult you could've come up with. lol. Secondly, an iTouch isn't made by Apple, however they do make an iPod Touch. I actually own an iPhone 3G, and my favorite game on it (katamari) doesn't use the touch screen either. lol. If you already own an iPod touch, why do you want the simple games from the app store on your PSP? Would you buy 2 PSPs so you can play the same types of games, or 2 iPod touches? lol. The PSP is made for real handheld, portable gamers, not people that sit around for 5 minutes at a time playing Flick Fishing. Either way, I'm sure Sony will miss your $200 if they don't include that precious touch screen. lol.

tawak6206d ago (Edited 6206d ago )

ok no psp touch screen,happy now?
jeez 4 cryin out loud, wut a ds fanboy cry baby

butterfinger6205d ago

A DS fanboy crybaby? Are you talking about you (the person who demands a touch screen), or me (the person who says we don't need a touch screen)? lol. It's so fun to argue with people that continually pwn themselves. XD

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Sir Kitty Juice6206d ago

Seriously....I just bought a brand new PSP 3000 two weeks ago and got like 20 games all for about $300 which is a great deal in my opinion. I'm excited that Sony is thinking about a new revision of their handheld. If they are going to make a new PSP without UMD support I'm going to be pissed and I'm sure alot of launch PSP owners that have pretty good sized UMD libraries will be too. From press statements from Sony Reps (you can find them alot now), that they're not going to get rid of UMD altogether, but they're not going to support it with the new revision of the PSP. So it seems that you either have a 3000 model or older and stick to your UMD and upcoming games (since Sony statements seem to point to releasing games both digitally and on hardcopies), or you get a new PSP and have to get games only digitally. What if I want the new PSP but want some way to play my current PSP games on it, will there be some type of backwards compatibility? Will my UMD's be useless? If so I will be so pissed. Sony shouldn't do that to their fans and customers to have to decide with either to stick with an older model PSP with UMD's or to get a new PSP and only get games digitally. This sucks. Hopefully E3 will answer all these questions.

Pennywise6206d ago

I just got a 3000 for Bday gift... I am glad that I didnt spend money on it. I was holding out on the psp purchase until I heard about the new model. If the pic in this mag is true, I will be trading mine in!

Sanhlami6206d ago

MSD cards is the wave of the future for the PSP.

Is there a way where the PSP is soley based on MSD technology but the package comes with a UMD adapter. SO later on when UMD becomes old technology they can just trash the adapters.

thats the only way I can think of to make all psp users happy.

Close_Second6206d ago

Sick of having all these formats for the different devices. Give me Divx!!!

Bengoshi-San6206d ago

At this point, we know nothing about the next PSP model. It's not even safe to say that it will be a major improvement, for all we know, it could simply be a cheaper, UMD-less version of the current model.

I think everyone need to just wait a few more weeks till E3, and hopefully Sony will give us some great details.

twostep186206d ago

if they are going to use the same physical design as the psp i think it would be a little more comfortable to move the analog to the top part instead of having to barely pinch on to the thing to use them

fatstarr6206d ago

i love play magazine =]
ill go to Barnes and nobles to pick it up.

the psp2 article is useless but its nice to know the new issue is out

happy 420 anyways

butterfinger6206d ago

hope we get to hear more about this at E3. If we Sony gets rid of UMD and adds another analog stick, I will be buying it on day one. I can't stand having to carry around all the little UMDs now, so I even if they keep UMD, I hope they make all the games available as downloads as well. I could care less about a touch screen, though an accelerometer would be fun for games like LocoRoco. I love playing Katamari on my iPhone, so that would be another fun one to have as well.

Ninjamonkey6206d ago

I cant wait for a psp2, I just want something new with no UMD, 2 analouge sticks, better graphics and a bigger screen.

Instead of UMD why dont they have games to sell on duo pro sticks? 2 gig ones are dirt cheap, plus for larger games you can use a larger stick... Plus they dont need much power at all.

Josh116206d ago (Edited 6206d ago )

I want 3G!

Think about it, access your PS3 via remote play almost anywhere!

PLUS:
Touch screen
No UMD
Built in storage (16gb+)AND expandable memory via MSD
App's (like Iphone)
slider (so that its just a screen like the Iphone,but controls slide out)
Good browser, music player, videos etc
More PS3 comp
Looks good
+ some more I cant remember and small things

PS: MSD for the games would be cool, but perhaps there is a reason for it, some tech reason I mean. Perhaps the speed of which it can playback the data is too slow.. Dont think so though, pretty sure they are much faster than crappy UMD. Does anyone know the storage on UMD's?