PSP2

[ronelm2000]

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The PSP2 (http://kotaku.com/tag/psp2) is finally here. Sony revealed its brand new PlayStation Portable at an event in Tokyo today, our first official look at the PlayStation maker's next foray into handheld gaming, the NGP or "Next Generation Portable." First details below.

The Hardware

The PSP2 features a high-resolution, touch-sensitive OLED screen that's larger than the original PSP screen, tilt-sensitive SIXAXIS controls, dual analog sticks, front and back-facing cameras, and a touch sensitive back panel.
Sony boasts that the new PlayStation Portable is as powerful as a PlayStation 3. The device features built-in WiFi and 3G wireless connectivity and uses an all-new form of media storage for games—no more UMD.
Here's how Sony describes it: "NGP adopts a new game medium, a small flash memory based card, dedicated for NGP software titles. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store the full software titles plus add-on game content or the game save data directly on to the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich and immersive games."
For now, Sony is officially calling the new PlayStation Portable by its codename, Next Generation Portable or NGP. It will be out this holiday in Japan.

The Full Specs


CPU: ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4 core)
GPU: SGX543MP4+
External Dimensions: Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludes largest projection)
Rear touch pad: Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
Cameras: Front camera, Rear camera
Sound: Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone
Sensors: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
Location: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location service support
Keys / Switches: PS button, Power button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Shoulder buttons (Right/Left), Right stick, Left stick, START button, SELECT button, Volume buttons
Wireless communications: Mobile network connectivity (3G), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode), Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR （A2DP/AVRCP/HSP）

Source(s):
http://kotaku.com/5744485/the-psp-2-revealed
http://gizmodo.com/5744521/sony-ngp-an-oled+equipped-dual-analog-touch+sensitive-portable-powerhouse

Wow. I bet this will be one hell of an expensive console. =P

[Konata Suzumiya]

Sony boasts that the new PlayStation Portable is as powerful as a PlayStation 3

hahaha my ass it is.

Anyway enjoy the $599.99 and 2 hour battery life I'll be getting the superior 3DS (well, the 3DSi model for the improved size and battery)

[ronelm2000]

hahaha my ass it is.

Anyway enjoy the $599.99 and 2 hour battery life I'll be getting the superior 3DS (well, the 3DSi model for the improved size and battery)
It claims to have 10 hour battery life. =P

[Z008MJ]

I hope i can transfer all my files from the original to this one.

[Konata Suzumiya]

It claims to have 10 hour battery life. =P
Source?

Recent claims are 4-5 hours.

Oh and the battery can't be replaced, which means once it expires you have to buy a new PSP2.

[Z008MJ]

Source?

Recent claims are 4-5 hours.

Oh and the battery can't be replaced, which means once it expires you have to buy a new PSP2.

I am gonna assume you are sarcastic and know they can be re-charged ....

[Niko Jims]

I am gonna assumeuyou are sarcastic and know they can be re-charged ....
He means if the whole battery shits on itself, you can't just go buy another battery. You would have to buy another PSP2 to continue playing.

[Konata Suzumiya]

I am gonna assumeuyou are sarcastic and know they can be re-charged ....

I'm sorry, I forgot expired and out of charge meant the same thing.

Just zap that 10 year old hotdog in the microwave and it should be fine!

After every charge a battery's life is slightly shortened due to imperfection, it's only a matter of time before it's too short to work anymore.

Not to mention the possibility of the battery getting corrupted.

[Z008MJ]

I'm sorry, I forgot expired and out of charge meant the same thing.

Just zap that 10 year old hotdog in the microwave and it should be fine!

After every charge a battery's life is slightly shortened due to imperfection, it's only a matter of time before it's too short to work anymore.

Not to mention the possibility of the battery getting corrupted.

Does not the 3DS work in the same way?

[Konata Suzumiya]

Does not the 3DS work in the same way?

Nope, you can change the battery easily.

The reason Sony is doing this is because last time they went full retard and somehow made it the easiest way to pirate.

So instead of fixing it, they took the Bioware approach and just removed it.

Derp

[Veldin]

hahaha my ass it is.

Anyway enjoy the $599.99 and 2 hour battery life I'll be getting the superior 3DS (well, the 3DSi model for the improved size and battery)

:D yup,
i can't wait for 3DS,
ppl say that the 3D is realy good! :D

[Mihama Chiyo]

Source?

Recent claims are 4-5 hours.

Oh and the battery can't be replaced, which means once it expires you have to buy a new PSP2.
You state 2 hours of battery, then 4-5 hours? Trolling.
You're either a Nintendo fanboy or anti-Sony, biased either way.

[Lucky Flame]

599? I doubt it'll be more then 349.

Also no one cares about 3D.

[Mihama Chiyo]

599? I doubt it'll be more then 349.

Also no one cares about 3D.
Also, the products made by Nintendo will sell more due to it attracting many children with it's game library.
Products made by Sony typically attract the more than casual gamer, like adolescents/adults who like to play competitively.
Not to say that Nintendo doesn't have any competitive games, but certainly not many, especially when Pokemon is one of the most competitive games it has to offer, with the Wi-Fi battles.
Nintendo feeds off of family/kid games, just take a stroll by the game section in your region's nearest retail store for evidence.

[Lucky Flame]

Honestly, Nintendo's handhelds are based off of Pokemon games.

[Mihama Chiyo]

I only bought the DS for Pokemon SoulSilver, which I've completed and no longer play.
And since then, the only games I've bought are Brain Age 2 and Golden Sun: Dark Dawn.
And neither of those games I would call competitive.
But yes, look at GameFaqs top 10 DS games, 6 of them are Pokemon.

[Z008MJ]

You state 2 hours of battery, then 4-5 hours? Trolling.
You're either a Nintendo fanboy or anti-Sony, biased either way.

You know the really funny thing, the 3DS has a minimum of the same amount of problem.

Nintendo has confirmed the 3DS only last 3-5 hours before needing to re-charge, and doing so takes the same amount of time as well.

Testers have complained over getting severe headache after only playing for 15 minutes, and the 3D effects only work under several annoying conditions.

I would consider the 3DS more a handheld console for archiving a chore rather than eunjoyment.

[Mihama Chiyo]

I'm not a fan of our current 3D technology, I can barely last through a full 3D movie due to how irritating the glasses become.
I do think 3D gaming is a bit of an overrated thought, due to it seeming to be the primary focus, rather than on the game's gameplay.
The same people who will tell you how great 3D is, are the same people who will argue that graphics don't matter.

[Betrayal Jack Knife]

I like the UMD Format, but why are they getting rid of it? Plus, how will I play my Original PSP Titles?

P.S. - Is Truxton going to be the Launch Title for the PSP2?

[Mihama Chiyo]

The PSP Go didn't utilize UMDs either.

[brupielink]

Testers have complained over getting severe headache after only playing for 15 minutes.Ugh... the same problem happened with the virtual boy.

[Konata Suzumiya]

You state 2 hours of battery, then 4-5 hours? Trolling.
You're either a Nintendo fanboy or anti-Sony, biased either way.

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Also, the products made by Nintendo will sell more due to it attracting many children with it's game library.


Star Fox 64, Ocarina of time, MGS3D, Saints Row 3D.

Yup, all definitely aimed at children.


Products made by Sony typically attract the more than casual gamer


You said it, not me.


Not to say that Nintendo doesn't have any competitive games, but certainly not many, especially when Pokemon is one of the most competitive games it has to offer, with the Wi-Fi battles.


So multiplayer games are the only good games?

So I see you're fairly new to gaming, did you stary with the 6th or 7th gen by any chance?


Nintendo feeds off of family/kid games, just take a stroll by the game section in your region's nearest retail store for evidence.

That was the Wii, Nintendo has stated the 3DS is aimed at core gamers.

Honestly, Nintendo's handhelds are based off of Pokemon games.

I'm detecting a bit of sarcasm in this post... I truly hope that I am.

You know the really funny thing, the 3DS has a minimum of the same amount of problem.

Nintendo has confirmed the 3DS only last 3-5 hours before needing to re-charge, and doing so takes the same amount of time as well.

See my first response, not to mention the fact that most are going to get the 3DSi which will definitely make a huge improvement.. Also, at least the 3DS battery can be replaced.


Testers have complained over getting severe headache after only playing for 15 minutes, and the 3D effects only work under several annoying conditions.


If only there was a switch to turn down or up the 3d effects... oh wait.


I would consider the 3DS more a handheld console for archiving a chore rather than eunjoyment.

I'm sorry, what achievement has the ngs made?

Ohhhh it's 540p resolution pretty pictures.

oooh touch pad... oh wait.

ooooh motion control... wait that's also in the 3DS.

The only new thing the NGS brings is 3G, problem with that however is that it's only going to be on the most expensive model (which knowing sony, will be ridiculously priced).

You don't need innovative hardware to be a good console, you need good games. All I've seen from both companies are rehashes and ports, that's why neither is getting a day 1 buy from me.

I love how the primary market for the DS is younger gamers but the 3D effect is supposedly really bad for developing eyes.


I only play mature games for mature gamers such as myself!

hahahahahahahaha.

Wow, the fanboy just reeks in that statement.

I'm not a fan of our current 3D technology, I can barely last through a full 3D movie due to how irritating the glasses become.
I do think 3D gaming is a bit of an overrated thought, due to it seeming to be the primary focus, rather than on the game's gameplay.
The same people who will tell you how great 3D is, are the same people who will argue that graphics don't matter.

The 3D can be turned off. It is completely optional, and every game can be played in either (or imbetween) perfectly normally, the transition doesn't even require you to stop playing.

No game on the 3DS is based around the usage of 3D, they only incorporate it for improved visuals.

The same people who tell you how great HD is, are the same people who argue graphics don't matter.

See what I did?

(Unless of course you're a graphics whore, in which case I would begin to laugh at you for even thinking your opinion matters)

[Z008MJ]

See my first response, not to mention the fact that most are going to get the 3DSi which will definitely make a huge improvement.. Also, at least the 3DS battery can be replaced.

Ahh, of course, the 3DSi! That would solve it it. All it requires of the customer is buying a second version, full-price, only a year later, because the first was released incomplete!

[Konata Suzumiya]

Ahh, of course, the 3DSi! That would solve it it. All it requires of the customer is buying a second version, full-price, only a year later, because the first was released incomplete!

How many models did the PSP have again?

protip: next time don't bother using an argument in reference to new models when supporting the PSP.

[Z008MJ]

How many models did the PSP have again?

I dunno, but atleast the first model was complete, and that is what matters.

[Konata Suzumiya]

I dunno, but atleast the first model was complete, and that is what matters.

How is a short battery incomplete?

If that's true, all the improvements made from the first PSP to the PSPgo were things that the original psp was missing, and could be considered incomplete.

Which one do you want to argue, -1DS -4PSP or -0DS -0PSP?

It's your choice.

[Mihama Chiyo]

So quick to get defensive and in angst, Konata Suzumiya, that says a lot. ^_^

[Z008MJ]

How is a short battery incomplete?

Wait, you were the one who brought up the short battery as incomplete. In like your first post in the thread.

How is a short battery incomplete?

If that's true, all the improvements made from the first PSP to the PSPgo were things that the original psp was missing, and could be considered incomplete.

No, since you did not need the improvements, they were merely optional updates.

On the 3DS, you say people can turn off 3D if it bothers them, but let's face it, people don't buy it primarly to have the 3D off. The 3D is the main highlight, if it does not work properly, it's a failure.

No one had to buy a PSPgo, but those who wants a 3D experience won't find it in the 3DS, ironically.

[Konata Suzumiya]

So quick to get defensive and in angst, Konata Suzumiya, that says a lot. ^_^

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Wait, you were the one who brought up the short battery as incomplete. In like your first post in the thread.


It was clearly a joke (based on similar jokes), and I even stated it as such later in the thread.


No, since you did not need the improvements, they were merely optional updates.

You know... kind of like a battery life...

Oh and unless Sony mentions that there's an automatic 3-4 year warranty which includes battery leak / failure, then you might as well start saving for a second NGP as soon as you buy your first, because a machine with those specs that small will not survive on one battery. Unless you plan to play it 1 hour each week of course.


On the 3DS, you say people can turn off 3D if it bothers them, but let's face it, people don't buy it primarly to have the 3D off. The 3D is the main highlight, if it does not work properly, it's a failure.


That is honestly the stupidest sh*t I have ever heard. I should be giving you a medal right now. I mean, night vision must be a failure as well since I have to turn it off to stare at the sun like a retard.


No one had to buy a PSPgo, but those who wants a 3D experience won't find it in the 3DS, ironically.

Yea they will, you're just being mad because you know it's going to take all the hardware sales market and the NGP is going to run out of exclusives after a while.

[Niko Jims]

Oh Sony fanboys...just as bad as MS fanboys.

I would make a more useful post, but KS speaks what I would speak.

[Konata Suzumiya]

Oh Sony fanboys...just as bad as MS fanboys.

I would make a more useful post, but KS speaks what I would speak.

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[Z008MJ]

It was clearly a joke (based on similar jokes), and I even stated it as such later in the thread.

Well, how would i know when you are joking ....

Oh and unless Sony mentions that there's an automatic 3-4 year warranty which includes battery leak / failure, then you might as well start saving for a second NGP as soon as you buy your first, because a machine with those specs that small will not survive on one battery. Unless you plan to play it 1 hour each week of course.

Uhm, ok, you say so! But what if Sony ensurses automatic 3-4 year warranty which includes battery leak and failure!

That is honestly the stupidest sh*t I have ever heard. I should be giving you a medal right now. I mean, night vision must be a failure as well since I have to turn it off to stare at the sun like a retard.

Hey, i put a lot of thought into that! I thought it was pretty well-said.

Yea they will, you're just being mad because you know it's going to take all the hardware sales market and the NGP is going to run out of exclusives after a while.

I don't give a d*mn about sales or that, sales say nothing.

Honestly, it was fun talking as long as it lasted. But i don't want to get it further. I don't care what is best, i still go with preference. And something tells me you would too ....

And besides, i still have the original PSP, and that is all i need anyway.

[Konata Suzumiya]

Well, how would i know when you are joking ....


Because... I posted it?

And because both jokes were derived fro the "$599.99", and "3 hour battery" jokes.



Uhm, ok, you say so! But what if Sony ensurses automatic 3-4 year warranty which includes battery leak and failure!


Those don't work in debates. We have third party companies working on portable battery packs for the 3DS, but third parties can't do sh*t about the battery itself.


Hey, i put a lot of thought into that! I thought it was pretty well-said.


Well If you say so...

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Which one do you want?


I don't give a d*mn about sales or that, sales say nothing.


Except how many developers will be willing to make games for a console.

We're not talking about software here, we're talking about hardware.


Honestly, it was fun talking as long as it lasted. But i don't want to get it further. I don't care what is best, i still go with preference. And something tells me you would too ....


Congrats you quit a debate because you have no arguments other than bias opinions, and the mentality of a fanboy and/or frat gamer.

I have never seen a more butthurt Nintendo-fag in all my days, nice rant bro.

Hurr durrr no I totally don't own all consoles or anything. I totally don't argue against the wii's shovelware every chance I get either.
And it's nintendrone, at least get it right next time

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I don't mind what console I play on and I have nothing against the DS or Nintendo for that matter. My most played game last year was probably either Angry Birds or Plants vs. Zombies - jelly?


Not really, I was spending my time playing games that were more than flash games.

It is widely believed that the DS is marketed towards the youth market and a quick look at the top ten sellings DS games to date backs up my statement.

This just in, PS3s and 360s are aimed at those who play sports games, while the PSP is aimed at japanese kids who spend all day playing dating sims.



Only Brain Training from this list is aimed out of the youth market and that is towards casual gamers looking for relief.


Well let me take a look at this lis...

1.New Super Mario Bros
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5.Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
...
7.Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
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9. Super Mario 64 DS
10. Pokémon Platinum

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I'm guessing you started in 5th gen at the earliest, no?


Implying any handheld is more 'hardcore' than another is ridiculous.

No, see I don't think you understand that this has been part of my argument. Flipping arguments doesn't work in debates, especially when you try to imply I used your argument.

I love how the primary market for the DS is younger gamers but the 3D effect is supposedly really bad for developing eyes.

[Z008MJ]

Congrats you quit a debate because you have no arguments other than bias opinions, and the mentality of a fanboy and/or frat gamer.

No, i quit because i never intended to win the argument in the first place. I know you won't believe me, but i started our discussion as i find these discussions fun. I knew i could not win this debate, i knew i would hit an inevitble end to my arguments. I was not very serious either. I'm sorry if my arguments sucked so bad, but i made the discussion last a little longer, did i not?

Yes, you win, revel in your glory if you want. I myself expected no less and don't complain.

But yeah, all i have said above here aside, i can be quite a fanboy! :P

[Konata Suzumiya]

No, i quit because i never intended to win the argument in the first place. I know you won't believe me, but i started our discussion as i find these discussions fun. I knew i could not win this debate, i knew i would hit an inevitble end to my arguments. I was not very serious either. I'm sorry if my arguments sucked so bad, but i made the discussion last a little longer, did i not?


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Yes, you win, revel in your glory if you want. I myself expected no less and don't complain.


K. If you're trying to pull the "I'm the better person" routine I honestly don't give a sh*t.

I've always been pretty honest that I don't care about feelings hurt when it comes to a debate between myself and someone I don't know (in real life). Even then I mostly leave morals behind when I can, because they only slow you down (obviously this only applies to debates, arguments, or anything of a "vs nature").


But yeah, all i have said above here aside, i can be quite a fanboy! :P

The first step is acceptance, at least you can admit it.

[Konata Suzumiya]

I don't like to pick apart posts, I like to enjoy proper discussions without all this uncalled for hostility on your part. That said I don't even want to begin wasting my time working out what this sprawling mess of 1337 variation means:

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I think you would say third generation actually. Ironic because your profile says you are 16 which means the earliest generation you would have been playing is probably the fourth. I don't really understand what this has to do with the DS or the PSP though, more to do with elitism.


Nope, more to do with the graphics whores, and "mature games for mature gamers" kiddies in this thread. Between 3 and 4 (started with 3rd, but it was during the 4th gen) actually, NES and Genesis (original gameboy as well, but that's a different set of generations if I'm not mistaken).


I wasn't arguing with anybody, I was making a concluding point that happened to agree with what you had said. You are the one picking a fight here, I am neutral in this.

Than perhaps you shouldn't have quoted me, make a several arguments against my own, then assume I instantly know that this last one wasn't one attacking me.

[Betrayal Jack Knife]

Hey Konata Suzumiya, is Truxton going to be the Launch Title for the PSP2?

[Mihama Chiyo]

Hey Konata Suzumiya, is Truxton going to be the Launch Title for the PSP2?
I've found nothing supporting that it will be.

[Kalogeros]

Oh damn, I get on a thread, thinking "Oh hey, the PSP2's coming, I may learn something cool about it", then I stumble unto something akin to a flame war. x.x If you're just going to turn the thread into a battlezone because you don't like the subject of the thread, why get on it in the first place? Although I still think every gamer should just love every console, for every console gives gamers games they may enjoy. <3

I don't believe in choosing 1 company to stick with, to be honest. It simply feels like a way to restrain the fun you can have. That said, I'm not saying something like "Everyone should get every console!", simply that hating because of games seems counterproductive to me. Games are meant to bring players fun.

Anyway, the PSP2 has a few interesting things, even though I'm not a huge fan of overpowering something that's meant to be carried around. (I'm clumsy, after all)
I really hope the left joystick will be better than the PSP's. A bigger screen is nice for me and my bad eyes. What's got me intrigued the most is backwards compatibility and what games will be made for it, though. A game console's appeal is directly related to which games on it interest you, after all.

[ronelm2000]

Oh damn, I get on a thread, thinking "Oh hey, the PSP2's coming, I may learn something cool about it", then I stumble unto something akin to a flame war. x.x If you're just going to turn the thread into a battlezone because you don't like the subject of the thread, why get on it in the first place? Although I still think every gamer should just love every console, for every console gives gamers games they may enjoy. <3

I don't believe in choosing 1 company to stick with, to be honest. It simply feels like a way to restrain the fun you can have. That said, I'm not saying something like "Everyone should get every console!", simply that hating because of games seems counterproductive to me. Games are meant to bring players fun.

Anyway, the PSP2 has a few interesting things, even though I'm not a huge fan of overpowering something that's meant to be carried around. (I'm clumsy, after all)
I really hope the left joystick will be better than the PSP's. A bigger screen is nice for me and my bad eyes. What's got me intrigued the most is backwards compatibility and what games will be made for it, though. A game console's appeal is directly related to which games on it interest you, after all.

finally a good post!

Honestly, I didn't made this thread to turn to a flaming fest. >.>

3DS has the disadvantages and PSP2 has the disadvantages too. No console is perfect.

Oh I forgot. Do you think there's a possibility of UMDs being exchangable for Flash cards for the PSP2? ;D

[Z008MJ]

Honestly, I didn't made this thread to turn to a flaming fest. >.>

3DS has the disadvantages and PSP2 has the disadvantages too. No console is perfect.

My apologies, for helping to ramp it up. I hope KS has intentions to remain friendly, as will i, this discussion we had aside, and that we can go back to the original point of this thread.

Sorry to join in on the flame-fest!

[Mihama Chiyo]

Oh damn, I get on a thread, thinking "Oh hey, the PSP2's coming, I may learn something cool about it", then I stumble unto something akin to a flame war. x.x If you're just going to turn the thread into a battlezone because you don't like the subject of the thread, why get on it in the first place? Although I still think every gamer should just love every console, for every console gives gamers games they may enjoy. <3

I don't believe in choosing 1 company to stick with, to be honest. It simply feels like a way to restrain the fun you can have. That said, I'm not saying something like "Everyone should get every console!", simply that hating because of games seems counterproductive to me. Games are meant to bring players fun.

Anyway, the PSP2 has a few interesting things, even though I'm not a huge fan of overpowering something that's meant to be carried around. (I'm clumsy, after all)
I really hope the left joystick will be better than the PSP's. A bigger screen is nice for me and my bad eyes. What's got me intrigued the most is backwards compatibility and what games will be made for it, though. A game console's appeal is directly related to which games on it interest you, after all.
In the not-so-distant future, everyone will have access to a palm-sized supercomputer. :)

It will have to utilize backwards compatibility, since every other Sony console has held it, even though UMDs will not be used for the PSP2's games.

[Konata Suzumiya]

If you're just going to turn the thread into a battlezone because you don't like the subject of the thread, why get on it in the first place?
My initial post was a joke. I'm more surprised people didn't get it immediately after "$599.99". The thing about "superior 3DS, I clearly stated it would be the second model. Which more than likely will be about the same price as the NGP, and come out at about the same time. It was also a poke at the several Sony fanboys I've seen in this forum, it worked better than I thought it would. After that I was correcting incorrect information, and attacking obvious bias responses.


Although I still think every gamer should just love every console, for every console gives gamers games they may enjoy. <3


This x1000. If you can't afford another console, don't b*tch about it and lie to yourself that yours is superior (I'll be getting the NGP after I see some better games and when the price drops. The 3DS will have a lot of games out by the time the NGP is even released, I won't be waiting for an extra year to get a few games that I'd even enjoy)


I don't believe in choosing 1 company to stick with, to be honest. It simply feels like a way to restrain the fun you can have.
Agreed


That said, I'm not saying something like "Everyone should get every console!", simply that hating because of games seems counterproductive to me. Games are meant to bring players fun.


This. I hate publishers, developers, and the companies that create the consoles themselves. I don't hate the consoles.


Anyway, the PSP2 has a few interesting things, even though I'm not a huge fan of overpowering something that's meant to be carried around. (I'm clumsy, after all)
I really hope the left joystick will be better than the PSP's. A bigger screen is nice for me and my bad eyes. What's got me intrigued the most is backwards compatibility and what games will be made for it, though. A game console's appeal is directly related to which games on it interest you, after all.

I'm disappointed in the confirmed lack of PS2 backwards. I have a PS3 for my PS1 games, and PS3 games. I don't feel like buying them again.

That's not to say the second joystick wasn't a welcomed (and needed) improvment, and the psp compatability will be nice.

In the not-so-distant future, everyone will have access to a palm-sized supercomputer. :)


Not if gaming wants to advance they won't. I prefer to build my computer than get ripped off, and god knows 3rd party hardware companies need to work on making improvements instead of simply scaling down old tech.

[jbm0592]

Source?

Recent claims are 4-5 hours.

Oh and the battery can't be replaced, which means once it expires you have to buy a new PSP2.

Do you have any idea how non-replaceable batteries work? You don't buy a new system when the battery completely dies, you send it to Sony and they replace the battery for a fee. It sucks, but it is NOT the same as buying a whole new system. I've never had a battery on any handheld go dead and I use them quite extensively. My buttons start to break before the battery wears out.

Anyways, I'm actually pretty impressed at the PSP2. I recently bought a PSP 2000 for hacking and it's actually a really high quality system. I feel kind of bad for all those years I spent bashing on the PSP. It's got some pretty good games (even though I use it mainly for emulation) and it's extremely comfortable and feels great in the hand. I'm so glad Sony didn't use the Go as their design scheme and stuck with the PSP1 design. I'm looking forward to seeing the same quality on the new system. My only complaint about the PSP2 is the thumb sticks. They stick a little too far out the system to be safely put inside a pocket. I've heard that they can be pushed into the system when not in use, but I haven't seen that confirmed yet.

Both the 3DS and PSP2 look great and for the first time in a while, I'm really undecided on which to get first. The thing that will help me decide is the games. The 3DS has some pretty good looking titles, but some of them are just remakes, which is fine, but using remakes as a reason to buy the system isn't going to sell me. Inb4 you list all the launch titles, I know them. I can't say much about the launch titles for the PSP2 since there's no release date or pricing.

[Kalogeros]

o.o Did I fix a thread? I think I fixed a thread! *feels unnecessary joy*

In the not-so-distant future, everyone will have access to a palm-sized supercomputer. :)

I kinda hope not. x.x I'll lose lots of money if I drop them! :'(

[ronelm2000]

The problem with Sony is yes...unnecessary pricing. I'm pretty sure this will outdo the 3DS, but with all the different reasons. PSP2 will be more popular as the price drops (it is the case with PSP-2000 and PSP-3000), so until then, expect 3DS to top the consoles. XD

[Konata Suzumiya]

sure this will outdo the 3DS, but with all the different reasons. PSP2 will be more popular as the price drops (it is the case with PSP-2000 and PSP-3000)
H3H3H3H3 MUST B3 PR3TTY FUN L1V1NG 1N 1M4G1N4RY L4ND. S4Y H1 TO RUF1O FOR M3.


http://vgchartz.com/embeds/worldwide_totals.png#609

http://media.steampowered.com/steamcommunity/public/images/avatars/46/466bf01df82857b8dc81186a7002eae58a0368b8_full.jpg

[ronelm2000]

H3H3H3H3 MUST B3 PR3TTY FUN L1V1NG 1N 1M4G1N4RY L4ND. S4Y H1 TO RUF1O FOR M3.


http://vgchartz.com/embeds/worldwide_totals.png#609

http://media.steampowered.com/steamcommunity/public/images/avatars/46/466bf01df82857b8dc81186a7002eae58a0368b8_full.jpg
I'm not. Those are official charts. =P

I live in the world where everything can be brought at a low price and games are mostly free. XD

[Konata Suzumiya]

I'm not. Those are official charts. =P

And???????? They clearly show that the DS has 8een selling much 8etter than the psp 2000 and 3000. ::::P.



I live in the world where everything can be brought at a low price and games are mostly free. XD

Yea, $300-400 isn't exactly what I'd call a cheap price for a handheld. Also, Sony's definitely not going to make it as easy to pir8 for as the PSP, especially when you see them sacrificing things like replacea8le 8atteries.

[ronelm2000]

Oh I forgot to mention, I bought my PSP-2000 for less than $200 (that's around 1~2 years ago before PSP-3000 was released)

I'm expecting $300 on PSP2.

[Mihama Chiyo]

My guess would be two versions of the PSP2; one for $299.99, the second for $349.99.

[ronelm2000]

My guess would be two versions of the PSP2; one for $299.99, the second for $349.99.
I hope so.
If not, I'll w8 for a year or so.

[Konata Suzumiya]

I hope so.
If not, I'll w8 for a year or so.

That's my text!!!!!!!! ::::o

[ronelm2000]

it's called short text.

sumtin liek this.

[Konata Suzumiya]

it's called short text.

sumtin liek this.

No it's not!!!!!!!! You cle8rly don't even know wh8t you're t8lking 88out ::::/

[jbm0592]

Also, Sony's definitely not going to make it as easy to pir8 for as the PSP, especially when you see them sacrificing things like replacea8le 8atteries.

Yea but they're using a cartridge based media now, which is the whole reason why the DS is extremely easy to hack.

[Konata Suzumiya]

0_0 h0w 0n earth did they think n0 rem0vable battery was a g00d idea then?

[Mihama Chiyo]

If a non-removable battery is the PSP2's biggest flaw, then it's going to be revolutionary.