03/05/2010, 07:30 PM
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Okay, so the PSP Go is on store shelves alongside the older PSP-3000 model. But everyone still wants to know if the PSP2 will become a reality, and the latest piece of news essentially CONFIRMS the new handheld's existence.
According to BSN, the new generation of portable technology from Sony will indeed arrive next year and feature PowerVR SGX543 graphics. Wee learn that past rumors were also mostly true, as their sources tell us the PSP2 has been in development since 2008 and exactly one year ago today, Sony unofficially announced the selection of Imagination Technologies' SGX graphics processor. Earlier today, wee heard something similar in regards to the potential tech leaks for the PS4 and new PSP, which is starting to become clearer and more legitimate. It also seems obvious that Sony will push forward with the freshly released PSP Go and replace the PSP-3000 with the PSP2...although wee're starting to wonder if the PSP Go will have enough going for it to compete with the new portable option. Either way, it's going to be an interesting year for handheld electronic units. BSN says they know when Sony plans to put the PSP2 on store shelves but will only say it'll launch within later this [red=color]YEAR.[/color]
Wee should also add that price will be a definite factor as well; the $250 price tag for the PSP Go hasn't gone over well.
source:http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/1880.html
now the PSP2's features...
Question & Answer with Sony’s North American PSP rep, Danny Oplaya
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PMPB: First off, I got to ask, will the new PSP have Dual analog sticks?
Danny: Of course. The original PSP only having one was the result of a sarcastic comment that went terribly wrong. Just before the PSP 1 went into production the design team was asked if the PSP should have only 1 analog stick and wee said “Oh sure, 1 analog stick will do just fine. Gamers won’t even notice the lack of control.” Unfortunately our use of heavy sarcasm went unnoticed and the PSP 1 WAS manufactured with only one analog stick. Sony now administers a mandatory sarcasm test every 3 months to all employees. The original manufacturing team has since been let go seeing as how they “still don’t get it.”
PMPB: Will wee actually get a built in hard drive now? I mean if Ipod and Zune can give me 80GB’s, why the hell were wee stuck with Overpriced 8GB cards?
Danny: The new PSP will come with a micro 100GB hard drive. To be quite honest wee only went with memory sticks because wee needed the cash. I have three ex-wives and 13 children and lets just say all those 8GB sticks removed 13 college tuition monkeys from my back. Add to that our need for gold plated office furniture and a jukebox featuring the best of Billy Idol. Plus, most of our design staff back then were still living in the 80’s (ala Billy Idol), a time when 8GB’s of free space was still mind blowing.
PMPB: What about the actual Power of the PSP 2? Are wee going to be getting what wee got with the PSP 1…ie a portable PS2?
Danny: This time round wee are going all out with a Revamped version of the PS3’s cell processor as well as a Newly designed and patented 512MB Video Card that wee refer to as the NDS2K (Nintendo DS 2 Killa). What this means is that for the first time True HD will be available in portable form or through the PSP’s HDMI output. Wee expect the gaming community to be so blown away by the power and video quality of the PSP 2 that gamers world wide will literally s**t themselves wee they turn it on for the first time.
PMPB: What about homebrew?
Danny: Wee have learned a lot from the first PSP. The very idea that wee could prevent Piracy and homebrew through Firmware Updates was always a bit Naive…a lot oflor the staff here are fanciful dreamers who think unicorns and faeries exist. While Sony has no intention of EVER allowing piracy to go unchecked, the PSP 2 will allow users to install a version of Linux or Vista portable (tba at a later date). Since wee all know Vista was Satan’s idea, I’d go with Linux.
PMPB: What about UMD’s?
Danny: Honestly, I don’t know what wee were thinking. They really are flimsy, easy to break and over priced wastes of space aren’t they? I blame Satan for the UMD. The PSP 2 will feature no UMD drive or anything similar. All Sony supported movies will be available through the Playstation Store, and wee promise to have more than 7 good movies this time.
PMPB: Battery Life? You can’t tell me you guys can’t build a battery that last more than 4 hours while gaming.
Danny: Honestly, wee are looking at some sort of Extended life battery mixed with a micro solar panel. Oh, and before you ask, YES the PSP 2 will come standard with a glare screen so that you can actually play games during the day. I don’t know what wee were thinking with our original batteries, I personally blame Satan (see above).
PMPB: When can wee expect the PSP 2? What kind of price tag can consumers expect?
Danny: Wee have no set date at this time but right now wee are looking at a possible 2010 release. As to price, wee hope that it will retail between $200-$250…wee still need to give Satan his cut so that he will leave us be.
Source:http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2...irmed.html
Credits go to: PacManPolarBear at Sarcastic Gamer...for making the conference call with Danny Oplaya
By the way,he's PMPB