Sony patents tiny PSP-controlled spy car
So this is why Gran Turismo hasn't come out for PSP: Sony has a much better idea for "realistic" PSP racing. Siliconera found a patent filed by SCEE for a remote-controlled car that uses the PSP as an interface. The car is equipped with a camera that feeds video back to the PSP. One possible application: "a user may control the car... so as to spy on their friends... then upload the stored video images to a website."In addition, the patent application states that the car could be used for an "augmented reality" racing game in which the game recognizes real objects as elements in the racing game. Basically, you build your own track from stuff around the house.
The only thing we can't figure out about this patent is why it's not a real product yet. Why is nobody selling us this right now? If Sony really wants the PSP to succeed, here's how to do it. A pink PSP and a Hannah Montana game aren't going to be any significant competition for the DS. But a remote-controlled spy car is, because that is awesome.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
baby sea tuna @ Apr 10th 2009 12:43PM
Whoa! I would buy the fuck out of that.
Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Apr 10th 2009 1:32PM
And THS, ladies and gentlemen, is how you "buy the fuck" out of something.
You walk up to the cash register and say very loudly, "I wanna buy THAT SHIT RIGHT THERE!!!" Pointing at your selection.
Then you slap your money (or credit card) down on the counter...REAL HARD!
Grab the salesperson by the counter, yank them over real close, "AND I WANT THAT BITCH GIFTWRAPPED!"
Then you let out a nice, hard Master P "UUUUUUUUUGHHH!!!"
Next lesson: How to "enjoy the fuck" out of your purchase.
PR0F3TA @ Apr 10th 2009 1:38PM
LMFAO @ Troy Powers
+1 internet
baby sea tuna @ Apr 10th 2009 1:39PM
Haha, make that +2!
Cosmo @ Apr 10th 2009 1:45PM
+3 from me! XD
Laurens Holst @ Apr 10th 2009 1:53PM
Hell yeah!
*wonders if you could aim the camera upwards…
Noshino @ Apr 10th 2009 1:56PM
"*wonders if you could aim the camera upwards…"
If so, then that would make many guys happy, VERY happy....
Marco @ Apr 10th 2009 2:40PM
Yup that was hilarious.
NineT9 @ Apr 10th 2009 6:34PM
haha @ baby sea tuna
friggin hilarious :D
On topic, would be nice to see the PSP be able to control the AIBO, or that cute little thing called Sony Rolly :)
Gawd I love all this PSP / PS3 stuff going around
Kinsey @ Apr 10th 2009 12:44PM
Agreed! WHY DO WE NOT HAVE THIS!!!!!
skyzbig @ Apr 10th 2009 12:46PM
Inspired.
BxGT @ Apr 10th 2009 12:48PM
Can't wait for the fox news story.
hunter2223 @ Apr 10th 2009 12:50PM
The PSEXP Car
hunter2223 @ Apr 10th 2009 12:49PM
I'd get one... Fo'Sho
Haon @ Apr 10th 2009 12:50PM
When I was younger and had a RC10T I dreamed of using my gameboy for first person racing. Glad someone else had the same idea.
JuanDHexen @ Apr 10th 2009 12:51PM
That sh#$ would sell like bananas!
sony boy @ Apr 10th 2009 12:51PM
Perfect for Pedophiles like me!!!
Neuromancer @ Apr 10th 2009 1:18PM
You shouldn't even joke about shit like that bro.
smooth @ Apr 11th 2009 1:51PM
Unless you enjoy taking seats over there.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 10th 2009 12:54PM
Thats Sweet as fuck!!!
But what would the range of that be and how much would the car cost??? With it having a camera and Wi-fi built in I'm going for a price around $150 for just the car.
Hell I'm expecting this to be PSP2 tech as well. that is if it ever comes to fruition....
GoldN @ Apr 10th 2009 12:56PM
Woah, woah, woah... Don't be dissing Hannah Montana, Joystiq.
Seoulfood @ Apr 10th 2009 1:09PM
reminds of controlling the Metal Gear Mk.II in MGS4. I would so buy this.
GoldN @ Apr 10th 2009 1:12PM
If they made another MGS game for PSP maybe they'd be able to implement this somehow. It would probably end up being too gimmicky though since MGS already has an established type of gameplay.
Cosmo @ Apr 10th 2009 12:58PM
Interesting the PSP illustrated is the first gen 1000 model instead of the newer 2000-3000 models. I'm just waiting for a PSP2 Sony!
Obie (XBL: Obienator) @ Apr 10th 2009 1:02PM
Dude, wrap that sucker in a towel, and drive it in to the cheerleader locker room! :O
Popfrogs @ Apr 10th 2009 7:07PM
Damn, Susan Tomlinson really does have a third nipple!
DBuck_Eye @ Apr 10th 2009 1:04PM
I've never bought a Sony game system in my life, as I think that they are the root of all evil, but I have to say that I would want this.
NoughtSoClever @ Apr 10th 2009 1:42PM
All evil comes from a company formed in 1945.
DBuck_Eye @ Apr 10th 2009 2:02PM
Open your eyes man! They only changed their name from Nazi to Sony in 1945! They've been around since the beginning of time when they were known as T-Rex! (And yes, all of their former names have been 4 letters long.)
Blaqdragon @ Apr 10th 2009 2:05PM
Uh....just asking...but, why doesn't Sony focus on the PS3? I do agree the concept of a psp controlled spycam car is cool, but they are bleeding money from the platform that is suppose to their bread and butter.
Shoyz @ Apr 10th 2009 5:37PM
You obviously aren't signed up for the Playstation Network e-Newsletter.
Every single email you get will consist of 90% PS3, 10% PSP, if there's any PSP news in there at all. Heart shattering.
Popfrogs @ Apr 10th 2009 7:10PM
Who says the PS3 is their bread and butter? Judging by market penetration and ongoing sales, the PS2 and PSP are bread, and the PS3 is butter.
j.howlett @ Apr 10th 2009 1:13PM
that sounds cool
chispito @ Apr 10th 2009 1:13PM
Limited to wifi, the networking for that thing would be a nightmare. I don't think a racecar is really very practical, though slower moving rover should be feasible. The camera and control lag would be considerable.
Neuromancer @ Apr 10th 2009 1:19PM
Stop being a buzzkill, bro!
Neuromancer @ Apr 10th 2009 1:20PM
I have never wanted anything so badly, in all my life.
Hylian7 @ Apr 10th 2009 2:16PM
How do you guys not see what this actually is? I think that this is Google Street View for the PSP. Why do you think they have all the numbers in the PSP screenshot?
snowy @ Apr 10th 2009 1:23PM
I want one right now
Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Apr 10th 2009 1:34PM
NOTE: Buying the fuck out of a product does not require correct spelling of the word "this"...or any other word, for that matter.
Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Apr 10th 2009 1:35PM
Nor does it require replying to the proper comment.
PR0F3TA @ Apr 10th 2009 1:50PM
dude you are so funny.
Maverick Saturn @ Apr 10th 2009 1:35PM
And all perverts around the world shout in appreciation :D
Christian @ Apr 10th 2009 1:38PM
just wondering, even though it's off topic, why haven't they done this with their other tech like their sony rolly...
bongoes @ Apr 10th 2009 1:38PM
This is worth buying a PSP for
Erluti @ Apr 10th 2009 2:00PM
Yeah, in a heartbeart.
Courtney @ Apr 10th 2009 3:51PM
I have had zero interest in a PSP, and yet it would suddenly get slapped onto my Christmas wishlist in a heartbeat if this was available.
Roncore @ Apr 10th 2009 1:41PM
oh man. Win!
Roncore @ Apr 10th 2009 1:41PM
Why does my avatar always revert to the default one? does anyone else have this issue?
NoughtSoClever @ Apr 10th 2009 1:44PM
I do, and have for some time.
Cosmo @ Apr 10th 2009 1:45PM
Mine keeps switching back and forth, quite annoying.