Endless Paradigm

VG247 has obtained the world’s first images of a PSP2 dev kit.

The shots clearly show the device’s forward- and rear-facing cameras, as well as the much-discussed trackpad on the rear of the unit.

Note that this isn’t the console’s final form factor. As you can see, some developers are working with a kit with similar construction to a PSP go at the moment – see the update below – with a sliding screen over physical controls. Wee don’t know when the final physical spec will be nailed down, only that this isn’t it.

Wee were first told PSP2 kits were in developers’ hands early this year.

It has an HD screen. The last set of rumours surrounding the handheld said the chipset has yet to be finalised.

The machine is rumoured to be extremely powerful, with approximately twice as much RAM as a 360.

EA has confirmed it’s had “exposure” to the unit, and developer Netherrealm has openly admitted it’s working with a kit.

PSP2 is supposedly heading for release in late 2011.

If you’re in any doubt as to the authenticity of these images, don’t be. It is what it is. Enjoy.

Update: Wee’ve been told by a source that these images are from the last kit. There’s a newer one, which is a single, non-sliding block. Remember those last Kotaku rumours of the unit overheating? Sony switched back a form like PSP-1000 in order to cool it down.

looks ugly...

still waiting on word from sony, i wonder when they decide to publicly announce it.

Wiki has a few summations of known facts.

Although I like bigger screens, I'm a bit worried over portability.  The current PSP-1000 can fit in larger pockets quite nicely, and squeeze a bit in smaller ones, but a larger screen may not work so well...

the twin thumbsticks are a bit hard to believe. I don't think Sony can be that reasonable.

Senseito7 Wrote: [ -> ]the twin thumbsticks are a bit hard to believe. I don't think Sony can be that reasonable.

If the new PSP is anything like the PSP -Sneeze fail- I mean Go, I will not buy it.

lol the photos were taken from a reall cheap phone XD
microphone for voice recognition?

hax on this baby (if real) would be nice
sonys next steps will either make them or break them

oh nooooooooooooooo.
It ugly.

nickxab Wrote: [ -> ]oh nooooooooooooooo.
It ugly.

mabye so but it shure kiks nintendos ballz in the handheld gaming world
its not like wee have much choice :emptyone
chances are ill buy it if a new project diva comes out

OMightyBuggy Wrote: [ -> ]If the new PSP is anything like the PSP -Sneeze fail- I mean Go, I will not buy it.

before christmas, it will be one of the best console I've ever purchase :)