SCEE boss: PSP 2 not planned, PSP is devs' last pick

by Randy Nelson { Dec 11th 2008 at 2:15PM }

We hope you're content with the current PSP, scanlines and all. While most hardware makers have historically begun R&D on their next generation platforms just as – or even before – the current generation is hitting shelves, SCEE president, David Reeves, has said that Sony is not currently planning a PSP 2.

Interviewed by MCV, Reeves admitted that, "there are currently no plans for a PSP2," adding, "I go to Tokyo quite a lot and no one has referred to it – I think they have their hands full at the moment."

Reeves also addressed the thorny issue of PSP software (or, more specifically, the lack thereof), saying, "[PSP's] weakness...is its software." PlayStation's European boss chalks the situation up risky business, explaining of developers that "when it comes to placing their bets, have to choose PS3 and 360, then Wii, then DS, maybe even PS2 before PSP." He did not offer any details of how Sony is (hopefully) working to change this. Mr. Reeves, sir, you're not exactly instilling us with confidence.

Tags: david-reeves, psp-3000, psp-brite, scee

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Tez @ Dec 11th 2008 2:21PM

Just like Nintendo was never working on new versions of the original DS?

idiot @ Dec 11th 2008 2:21PM

"...they have their hands full..." of DS

JerJer @ Dec 11th 2008 2:24PM

haha as if they would work on a "PSP 2"? since when did nintendo ever work on the "Gameboy 2"??

clearly it's going to be a different name and they are keeping it under wraps.

...

oh wait....*thinks about playstation, playstation 2, playstation 3....*

getofast @ Dec 11th 2008 2:26PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SONY sucks. Who wants a PSP? Come on now. I would not even give a PSP to my enemy. Thats just wrong. And like totally OMG!!!! LIKE DS ROCKS a little bit..... but playstation in general sucks. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. And why is it that PS3 and 360 cater to the casuals while Nintendo is the only one who concerns themselves with the hardcore? Mario is hardcore. When was the last time Sony and Microsoft put out something for the hardcore gamer? Instead they have casual friendly titles coming out like Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2. I mean come on!! Thank goodness I have soo many hardcore games on my Wii. Rayman Raving Rabbits 2 GOTY!!! WOOT WOOT! Stupid SONY n Microsoft. Not knowing what gamers like us want. We obviously want more party games and minigames. DUH! Idiots I tell you! Idiots!!

WRE @ Dec 11th 2008 2:33PM

Wow. What a ham-fisted attempt at irony, or sarcasm, or satire, or whatever it was that you were going for.

Zertoss @ Dec 11th 2008 2:36PM

You shouldn't save passwords on a computer other people use.

Duke @ Dec 11th 2008 2:43PM

Is my sarcasm gauge broken? I can't tell if this guy is seriously that big of a tool or not. If not, you are doing a great imitation.

Haggard @ Dec 11th 2008 3:04PM

Maybe he's ironically parodying somebody who's really bad at irony?

It's a triple-bluff!

samfish @ Dec 11th 2008 3:16PM

I would probably have read that if you'd have at least broken it up into reader friendly bite-size paragraphs.

quasebrasileiro @ Dec 11th 2008 6:38PM

As sarcasm, that makes no sense. At face value it makes no sense. Any interpretation of this post is completely unrelated to the topic. What on earth are you talking about?

DangerMouse @ Dec 11th 2008 2:27PM

Of course they're working on a PSP2. They wont admit it because they just plopped the 3000 on the market, and the slightest hint of a new PSP would deter buyers, something they don't want right before Christmas either.

Erwos @ Dec 11th 2008 2:30PM

Leave it to Sony to squander what's actually become a relatively decent brand. A true PSP successor that takes some risks (say, no UMD, all digital downloads), adds BT 2.0, touchscreen, and HDMI, and maybe expands codec support could really be a worthy competitor to both the DS and the iPod Touch.

As it is, the PSP is getting killed by piracy. It's time to cut your losses, Sony, and try again. This time, with feeling... er, security.

Vidikron @ Dec 11th 2008 2:39PM

Don't forget a second analog stick. I still think that's the main fault of the original PSP. The lack of the second stick really cripples the system's ability to fully utilize its 3D abilites... which is its main advantage over the DS. I like all the other additions you listed. I'd be all over a system like that.

BigD145 @ Dec 11th 2008 6:03PM

They could sell games on Memory Sticks just as cheaply as they sell them on UMD's.

Extinction @ Dec 12th 2008 1:27AM

PSP2 better have UMD.

Leo McKelvin @ Dec 11th 2008 2:36PM

it will happen eventually. hopefulyl for Sony sake they make the next one piracy proof like the ps3 is to this point. maybe have mini blu-ray disc- HA! I think the PSP is my favorite hand held ahead of the iphone and then DS in 3rd. I love the game selection on the DS but the problem with it is the awful graphics. nearly unplayable for me even on the go. psp is like having a ps2 in your hands.

jynxycat @ Dec 11th 2008 2:37PM

Working in QA, we are much happier seeing a PS2 or DS sku come in than a PSP version of anything.

The controls are always awkward, the PSP dev kits are humongous, and the games are never fun >_

Leo McKelvin @ Dec 11th 2008 2:37PM

i read your comment history after you last post in this thread and you have some kind of gay/homp erotica thing working. keep it in the bedroom.

HitNRun @ Dec 11th 2008 2:38PM

Placing their bets on the DS? Yeah, OK. Nobody cared about the DS when it came out; everyone was revolted at the screen gimmick, remember?

The PSP problem is the same as the PS3 problem: it's too expensive, too beefed-up, too multimedia, too "next gen". People don't want scintillating, eye-grabbing, full-length games while they're on the train or at recess, and they don't want anything on the train or at recess that costs $100 more than its competitor (at first; Sony's closed that gap to 40ish by now).

aj @ Dec 11th 2008 4:30PM

Also, your 200$+ pocket gaming system should also not be that stupidly fragile.

....Of course one of those clear armor things helps a great deal. 9.99$ from InTec.

Roto13 @ Dec 11th 2008 2:40PM

I wouldn't be surprised if there is no new PSP next generation. Sony isn't doing to great overall this generation. It'd be interesting to see them skip a generation (with their handheld, at least) to regroup and then come back after that. :P

Vidikron @ Dec 11th 2008 2:42PM

Someone ban this guy.

Esat Dedezade @ Dec 11th 2008 2:42PM

The wit...

... it burnsssss...

Duke @ Dec 11th 2008 2:44PM

Oh I see, this guys just a loser who spams websites for attention.

DMeisterJ @ Dec 11th 2008 2:47PM

That's the second lie this guy has said in as many weeks.

He also said they weren't price cutting in Spring 2009, but given PS3 sales as of late, we know a price cut is looming, and that's perfect timing. ;)

But seriously, the PSP2 is definitely being worked on, look at PSP soft and hardware sales, there's something up Sony's sleeves, especially since the PSP3K wasn't too huge. And 2009 will be it's fifth year on the market. PSP 2K is coming 2009 for sure.

Wyvernlink @ Dec 11th 2008 2:49PM

btw

you could probably find some better use for all that money's worth of electronics, and caps are for n00bs

getofast @ Dec 11th 2008 2:49PM

Dude they arent cutting the price anytime soon. Do you know the finacial situation this company is in? I think if all of you brilliant joystiq'ers (i made that up) got together and ran this company, you guys would do an awesome job!!! hell yea!! wat do you say? we burn down sony and make a new empire?? who is with me?

LordVesper007 @ Dec 11th 2008 2:50PM

Is the DSi going to be an improvement of the DSLite graphically or no?

About the only thing that holds me back from picking up a DS is that I'm starting to become a graphics whore and I do like how the PSP games look. However there are just a few games that I really like for it whereas I can name 20 must have games for the DS plus 20 more that I'm interested in. I mean even simple stuff like Pokemon (which I know some may consider a lil childish) still appeals to me from a handheld aspect...lol. You can't find a game or an experience like that on the PSP.

Roto13 @ Dec 11th 2008 2:53PM

Monster Hunter? :P

The DSi is going to have bigger screens and a few more rams but it's still not a next-gen DS. But really, the DS has more than enough great games to make up for any graphical problems, like you already know. xP

Vidikron @ Dec 11th 2008 2:54PM

No. The DSi has the same graphical capabilities as the existing models.

Leo McKelvin @ Dec 11th 2008 2:56PM

psp have so many great game man. it really has tons of games over the last 5 years. I own about 25 psp game and have traded in another 15 or so. its a great system give it a chance. not to mention all the other things it can do as well.

LordVesper007 @ Dec 11th 2008 2:58PM

Thanks roto

Leo McKelvin @ Dec 11th 2008 3:02PM

here are some of the games i have and some from metacritic ... psp have a very under rate software lineup IMO.
http://www.metacritic.com/games/psp/scores/

monster hunter
god of war chains of olympus
loco rocco
super stardust portable
everyday shooter portable
luminies
wipeout
socom
jeanne d'arc
star ocean
syphon filter
metal gear portable ops
metal gear ac!d
patapon
secret agent clank
final fantasy tactics
final fantasy crisis core
disgaea
tekken
gran theft auto
resistance retribution (coming next year)
hot shots golf
space invaders extreme
sid meiers pirates
megaman
the warriors
echnochroms
twisted metal

LordVesper007 @ Dec 11th 2008 3:17PM

Umm no leo...

Only the FF games really interest me out of that list. And 2 games doesn't justify a handheld at all. They're not system sellers to me. I mean if the DS were graphically as good as the PSP Chrono Trigger alone would make me buy it.

As it is though I'm more willing to spend my money on 360 games first and then Wii games if I can spare a few dollars here or there. Good thing there aren't that many Wii games that are "must have" right now. Hopefully that changes in the future though.

SleepingPanda @ Dec 11th 2008 4:28PM

Um no offense, but you're not speaking for everyone. And that list is way more than enough to make me buy a PSP any day. Infact, I own two.

JCD @ Dec 12th 2008 11:36AM

I think it really is unfair for people to accuse the psp of not having quality software anymore. Granted, the DS has /more/ software, but most of it is suck (My Spanish Coach anymore??).

There are more solid DS titles than PSP titles out there, but that's largely because Nintendo has been making those games in house. When you cut out first party titles, the DS isn't really all that hot.

The psp suffers from poor battery life, screen ghosting or interlacing (with the 3000 out now, your choice!!), one analog stick (FPS + one analog stick = failure), and the incredible ease of piracy (not that its hard to pirate on the DS--$50 will get you a flash rom to play any warez you want). In all other regards, the psp holds its own quite well.

A next gen psp is probably in the works, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it coming out anytime soon. Of the three handhelds (DS, PSP and ipod touch), the PSP far and about the strongest technologically. Unless a DS next or ipod touch with 3d acceleration is announced, there's no need to update the PSP (except for maybe adding a second thumbstick addon--it could totally connect to the usb port and snap on somehow, making FPS titles actually DOABLE!).

Heh @ Dec 11th 2008 2:52PM

"SO GIVE SOME TO SOMEONE WHO IS IN NEED"

Oh you are in need of something alright, and I'd be more than happy to give you it.

Zertoss @ Dec 11th 2008 2:52PM

Get out fast!

Haggard @ Dec 11th 2008 3:05PM

Making PSP games is risky business, eh?

It's one of the-best selling platforms of all time. Make a good game for it and people will buy.

Curtis @ Dec 11th 2008 3:06PM

Developers are choosing PS3, and then Xbox 360, and then Wii, and THEN DS as their platform of choice? Since when? Is that why DQ9 is coming to the DS?

ANTCEP @ Dec 11th 2008 3:06PM

isn't the psp the second best selling console, of course there will be a sequel.

Haggard @ Dec 11th 2008 3:10PM

LOL PISSTATION 3 HAHAHAHAHA SONY FANBOYS LOL MARCUS FENIX

... just kidding

Cellien @ Dec 11th 2008 3:13PM

Well, at least he's being honest. It's sad developers don't do more with it. It's a quality console. The lack of fun games is why I got rid of it myself.

Mr Khan @ Dec 11th 2008 3:19PM

by any and all measures of non-Nintendo handhelds, PSP has achieved more than any other

Though it certainly didn't replace the Game Boy as everyone assumed in its early days, it's a very respectable start. To abandon from this point would be insane, especially as handheld gaming gains more legitimacy

Vidikron @ Dec 11th 2008 3:33PM

I agree. They have done better than any other handheld going up against the Nintendo systems. You could even argue that it was Sony's impending entry into the market that kicked Nintendo into gear and forced them to branch out with the DS.

&rew @ Dec 11th 2008 3:30PM

No PSP 2, that still doesn't rule out a PSP 3.

The Fatass of Kickassness @ Dec 11th 2008 3:31PM

Grow up or get out.

Fuck, grow up AND get out.

Slayer @ Dec 11th 2008 3:33PM

Dude, what the hell?

getofast @ Dec 11th 2008 3:49PM

oh hi again guys
so i just wanted to say that i kow some of you are not young anymore and most of you are married with kids. this can lead to a serious decline in understanding jokes and humor. But i understand. so anyways i think the PSP is an ok system for an "ok" gamer. An ok gamer is the midpoint btw casual and hardcore. Maybe the psp should come out with some innovation......oh say like dual touch screens or maybe even triple touchscreens. Then it can have a game where you tough the weakspots of crabs for MASSIVE DAMAGE!! hmm i have always wondered what the weakspot of a giant enemy crab would be? would it be their giant enemy crab balls? idk. some educated chum on giant enemy crabs get back to me on that. til then my fellow joystiq'ers ciao!