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Sony NGP: Porting PS3 games 'simple and quick'

Porting PlayStation 3 games to PSP successor, NGP is "simple and quick", worldwide studios boss Shuhei Yoshida boss told Edge.

Speaking in the mag's latest issue - which is with subscribers now - Yoshida called making NGP's development environment "as easy as possible" a priority - but stressed that it doesn't mean we'll only see PS3 ports on the handheld.

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user8586215587d ago

ohhh great will this system be clustered with ports rather then ORIGINAL! games

Pedantic915587d ago

It wouldn't hurt reading the article too you know.

NukaCola5587d ago

I really like what Kojima said that the potential for you to drop your game from your PS3 onto your NGP to play it on the go, and then get back home and drop it back onto the TV again....That sounds really cool. Plus since COD is coming, I really see the fanatics enjoying the ability to play their accounts anyway they are.

Also the idea that something huge like WoW or DCUniverse can come to NGP is really cool. The possibilities are out there. I hope that devs really use the technology to it's fullest.

ABizzel15586d ago

There are ports for every console get over it. The porting is going to be used my multiplat devs, so we'll see games like Madden and Call of Duty that come out every year on many console easily ported over to the NGP. This will save production time as well as cost since the NGP and PS3 titles are essentially the same.

That being said since it's easy to develop for does that mean games will stay $40 or will they cost $60 like the PS3. $60 games mean exclusives only for me. I take that back I'm on the road more than I'm at home so I may buy more games on the NGP?????

DigitalRaptor5587d ago

Original content is the most important things about a system. I'm sure there will be a good amount of original titles as well as a fair number of ports.

I'm sure Sony learned their mistakes from the original PSP. The developer support and impressions for NGP seems quite overwhelming.

matey5586d ago

the support is alright nothing like 3Ds Ea.Crytek,Ubisoft,Level 5,Capcon,THQ,HVS,Sega,Activisi on,Retro studios,Nintendo,Summo digital,Mercury steam,Renagade kid,Codemasters,to name a few plus the 3ds capcom said they had a demo of RE5 running in less than a week in full 3D and said u can get games up and running faster than any other console on the market the NGP is the same in that regard that u can develop like 20 times faster at the high quality found in consoles capcom said this says alot of how powerful the 3ds is so id say the 3ds is the most overwhelming console in the history of consoles

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NiKK_4195586d ago

i'd say the support is definitely better for ngp...but whatever you say

lazysey5587d ago

cant wait to play ngp port of the ps3 port of the xbox version of call of duty

DigitalAnalog5587d ago

To imagine the possibilities with those engines.

PS3 already has to deal with their own exclusive. It would be a waste if those resources can't be used in a variety of ways.

-End of Line

FinalSpartan5586d ago

why would i want a inferior experience, where i can play on my big HD tv and sound system?

Rather make exclusive for NGP. That makes people buy it. Stellar title for developers backing it up no ports.

Square Enix and Konami having been backing PSP with great titles like Crysis Core and Dissidia exclusive, MGS Peace Walker for PSP, I expect the same with NGP.

cr1361245586d ago

Why can we have both? I mean, you purchase the PS3 version of a game that includes the NGP version too. You can play the game at home and when you have to leave, you can pick it up from where you leave it at your PS3. If indeed you will have 3G connection, you can continue playing online in your NGP with full access to the PSN.

Of course, I would like to see also fully developed games exclusively for the NGP.

Oh well, I can dream. Right?

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SnakeMustDie5587d ago (Edited 5587d ago )

I rather want then to improve upon the RemotePlay features so that you can play PS3 games on NGP if you own the game on the PS3.

At least we aren't gonna see a bunch of PS3 ports on NGP considering the launch lineup.

mushroomwig5587d ago

I hope they release an updated version of RemotePlay as well, with hopefully no restrictions on games you can play. A wireless transfer option would be amazing as well, being able to just copy games (such as minis) to my PSP2 without having to plug the usb cable in.

heylo5587d ago

just press the "convert to NGP" button

maniac765587d ago

id like a port of dcuniverse online haha. bring on the upscaled phantasy star 2 lol,would be nice to see some ps2 ports aswell,that are not on the ps3 hd list

SuperStrokey11235587d ago

I hope they concentrate on new games rather than just ports. Like some would be great but certainly that should be in the minority.

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GameInsider: PS Vita Showing It’s Muscle With Hot Shot Golf

Be sure to check out our PSVITA walkthrough with Everyone’s Golf (Hot Shot Golf in the US). There are some awesome feature to check out.

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lazertroy5463d ago (Edited 5463d ago )

"Living La Vita Loca"

Lord Anubis5463d ago

but can we manipulate the wind?

Giggitty

LordStig5463d ago

I've always liked the Clap Hanz sport games the controls are not complicated so they're easy to jump in to and the DLC was dirt-cheap.

Surfaced5463d ago

Definitely getting this at launch, along with Gravity Daze and maybe Uncharted.

blusoops5463d ago

This along with uncharted will be day one!
Also, i'll get stardust and sound shapes, cause i imagine they'll be cheap downloads...i hope.

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Sony PS Vita (NGP) Australian Price Revealed?

OXCGN:

"And no, it isn’t cheaper because of our strong dollar.

With the unveiling of the not so secret name of Sony’s upcoming handheld console today at E3 as the Sony PS Vita (no longer the NGP or PSP2), Americans, Europeans, and Japanese got to find out the price. But not Australians. Yet.

It has just been revealed by EB Games what the estimated RRP for the PS Vita here is."

gaminoz5471d ago

Wow...import anyone? That isn't fair considering the Aussie $ is better right now...

Tachyon_Nova5471d ago

PS3 is still $500 retail price over here, so $338 actually surprised me by being so low.

BadCircuit5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

And he says that price could go UP??? I really really hope the games aren't region locked.

Mind you I mostly feel that way because the US price was so good.

gaminoz5471d ago

Well I do have to admit the price is WAY better than the 3DS RRP!

timzone5471d ago

Region free would be great for the consumer especially given how the vita is something you would take with you as you travelled internationally. If it wants to sell 100 million plus then I think region free is a must.

gaminoz5471d ago

It would also one-up the 3DS, which is region locked.

VampiricDragon5471d ago

the ps2 was region locked.

How was that?

XboxOZ3605471d ago

They could also not allow imports restricting hardware from overseas which many do these days to ensure local markets are not affected.

It's outrageous for sure to have a price like that, but, it is Sony after all, Bot Nintendo and Sony do have a rather high regard for their products, and tend to charge for that.

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STN: Hands on with PS Vita and its games

STN Writes:

Now that Sony has officially announced the new name of the NGP to be “Vita”, we decided that it was time to get some hands-on time with the powerful handheld device. After waiting in line for two hours, We finally got to the demo stations and were told that we would have four minute demos with five different games.

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Close_Second5471d ago

Terrible name. Having owned a PSP since 2006 I can honestly say the Vita does not appeal. I know it should but I really hate the form factor and lack of built in storage. I hated having to buy memory cards from the get go for the PSP and doing it all over again plain sucks.

GoldPS35471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

Let's see you make your own handheld then. Give it a better name and better features. Let me know when you done making it.

Close_Second5471d ago

So your saying because I'm just a consumer I dont have a valid opinion? are Sony giving this away for free or do they need to convince me my money is worth it?

By the way, PSP2 is a better name.

gta28005471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

I'm glad I still have my PSP and I'm glad I can still use the same memory cards. Memory sticks are pretty cheap now compared to when PSP first came out. You can literally buy like a 8GB for 20 bucks. And I don't care about the name. That's the last thing that's gonna be on my mind when this sexy beast is in my hands.

By the way, has it been confirmed that there will be no built in storage? It would be great if they provided a couple of gigs. Nothing major but enough to hold a lot of save data. Then just make the MS optional for those who will want to buy downloadable titles.

SilentNegotiator5470d ago (Edited 5470d ago )

Quit complaining about the name. No one blinks twice at the name "Wii" anymore.
It's just a name.

The built-in storage was obviously going to be a price barrier (make it more expensive than 3DS), so they removed it. You can easily fix this by buying a 16GB memory card (The amount that was planned to be in the NGP).....problem solved. And if 16GB isn't enough for you, then there's nothing to complain about; it wouldn't have met you needs anyway.

Close_Second5470d ago

So, NGP + 16GB memory card will cost what? you all know it will be months after the release of the Vita before 16GB memory cards will be affordable.

Gee, I hope the next iPod comes with no built in memory.

gta28005470d ago

16GB memory stick for less than a PS3/360 game. Not too bad, I'll be using the 8GB I have on my old PSP but if I ever need more space I'll upgrade to this and by then I'm sure it will be cheaper than 50.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-...

Close_Second5470d ago

You do realise the Vita uses a new type of memory card and not a pro-due or mini/micro SD.

VampiricDragon5471d ago

In the US yes. Much more expensive in japan and europe

with games likely at 60 dollars.

Quagmire5471d ago

Only Americans would disagree, they dont believe the rest of the world.

Mnemonic-DK5471d ago

What I don't get is why Sony continues to screw over their EU customers?

Late releases, downgraded hardware, more expensive consoles - all this to their most loyal customer base. WTF?

And now PSVita will be using Valve's infamous 1$=1€ pricing? 249$~1269DKK and 249€~1856DKK - aka the 33% "EU tax"! :(

F that - I'll just do what I started doing with Valve - Stop buying until the price is lowered.

Sony make it very hard to continue to support them. PPL are getting very tired of being screwed over by them again and again.

SilentNegotiator5470d ago

WAHT?? Things being more expensive in the EU and Japan? I'm stunned!
/s

What the hell were you expecting?

MasterCornholio5471d ago

games will probably be worth the same as 3DS ones. I read in an article somewhere (tried to find it but cant) that the development costs for the Vita is the same as the PSP. What i do know is that the Vita in europe will cost the same as the 3DS which is priced at 250 euros here. Dont fight it fanboys the NGP and the 3DS cost the same unless Nintendo drops the price before the Vitas release which might happen.

Regardless on which one you choose both are quality handhelds and in the end its down to the games that you like.

VampiricDragon5471d ago

i read that ngp games will be 60

AceofStaves5471d ago

I can't wait to get the PS Vita. The name is fine. After all, we're gaming in a generation where the dominant home console is called 'Wii.'

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