Possibilities: PSP Go still functional as gaming system in closed state

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jun 16th 2009 at 2:10PM }

Obviously the PSP Go is designed to be a gaming system in its open state, but what about when it's closed? We contacted Sony to find out if it was even possible to play games in the handheld's shuttered mode and if the company had any titles in development that would utilize the functionality. A representative for Sony told us it hasn't announced any titles in development that strictly use the PSP Go's L/R shoulder buttons, but that "users will be able to play those games with the PSP Go in closed mode."

The Sony rep continued, "Users will be able to access content and applications on the XMB such as videos, music and Skype when the panel is closed -- but users will need to launch the application first before closing the panel." Other accessible features when the panel is closed include "original applications," like the clock and calendar.

Tags: psp-go, sony

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

ignfan69 @ Jun 16th 2009 2:17PM

Looks like they developed the closed PSP playability just for Locoroco

charlie b. @ Jun 16th 2009 2:18PM

but then how do you access the circle button?

Sly [PSN SniperChameleon] @ Jun 16th 2009 2:22PM

you still need the O button though...

ignfan69 @ Jun 16th 2009 2:28PM

Hmm.. looks like I don't know dick about locoroco

Sly [PSN SniperChameleon] @ Jun 16th 2009 2:47PM

whoa our replies got moved down

Neuromancer @ Jun 16th 2009 2:54PM

That's exactly what I was going to say, great minds think alike

DeanXeL @ Jun 17th 2009 1:07PM

well, actually, no, because you need atleast one extra button besides the L/R buttons to "undo" and "redo" your big Locoroco... so no-go there...

Angel Mass @ Jun 16th 2009 5:24PM

Or maybe theyll came up with a two drums version of Patapon LOL

Hapet Darbinyan @ Jun 17th 2009 12:28AM

omfg sony needs this to have a touch screen

green11420 @ Jun 16th 2009 2:17PM

Good question. If it had an accelerometer like the ipod touch, there could be a whole lot more possibilities in the "closed" state. Still, I'm looking forward to those said games.

WINterfang @ Jun 16th 2009 2:18PM

Well since it's not touch screen, there isn't much you can do anyway.

Kill a mans jiro @ Jun 16th 2009 2:24PM

It doesnt need a touch screen. Id hate to play MGS:Peace walker with s touch screen.

Bagels: Commander in Chief of the lolcat sarcasm alert force. @ Jun 16th 2009 4:21PM

A next Metal Gear is: Unplayable!

Think Adrian @ Jun 16th 2009 2:19PM

They should have put in accelerometer and multi-touch. And that you don't have to open and close the lide all the time. I call boo on this product. I see no point over the standard PSP!

WINterfang @ Jun 16th 2009 2:23PM

BOO THIS PRODUCT!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IAnzQvtw6U&feature=PlayList&p=5F938B5028830616&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=31

megapenguinx @ Jun 16th 2009 3:30PM

I don't see a point in making it like an iPod touch and raising the price some more

Think Adrian @ Jun 16th 2009 3:35PM

Then there's no point in the Go! at all ;) If it was just like an iPod touch but with Sony software and games that would explain the price tag...

el serpiente @ Jun 16th 2009 5:16PM

Yeah, they also should have made it waterproof, with a periscope, and radar, and chrome rims and a spoiler and a TV antenna and a DVR and a webcam and a 3G modem and an illuminated keyboard and an egg timer and a garage door opener and a retractable dog leash!

Access Granted @ Jun 17th 2009 1:24AM

@el serpiente : hell if it had all those functions it would probably sellout through pre-orders alone. I for one would definitely get one of those! :)

Kill a mans jiro @ Jun 16th 2009 2:22PM

Am just hoping the app store rumour is true and they have a Freinds list in there now.

sykoex @ Jun 16th 2009 2:25PM

Funny, I can use the L/R buttons on my original PSP without having to slide it open and I still have access to the face buttons!

Temidien @ Jun 16th 2009 2:28PM

+1 for reminding us all of the obvious

verymetal @ Jun 16th 2009 2:29PM

I am absolutley amazed that this doesnt have two screens. You know, one touch screen on the bottom that uses a stylus pen.

primetime4 @ Jun 16th 2009 2:35PM

You should patent that idea.

Donald @ Jun 16th 2009 10:43PM

Psh, that would never sell.

goldeneyesoldier ( noble prophet of rant and ownage ) @ Jun 16th 2009 6:08PM

The invisible second joystick works just fine,no touchscreen required.

Dude @ Jun 16th 2009 2:34PM

PSP + Bluetooth = Dualshock 3 as a controller?

Kill a mans jiro @ Jun 16th 2009 2:40PM

Yeah, and the AVcables allow you to output the PSP video onto ure TV
so Daulshock + AV cables + TV + Peace walker = Win

Cosmo @ Jun 16th 2009 2:45PM

That is a FUCKING EXCELLENT idea.

Now the PSPGo is looking a bit better, it would be sweet to be able to use a Sixaxis or DualShock 3 with the Bluetooth and play PSP games on a TV. You have a portable console to take on the go and also to kick back and play on a TV and couch.

Cosmo @ Jun 16th 2009 2:49PM

It would also be nice if the PS3 could get an attachment to play PSP games and upscale them like Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker being a canon story to Metal Gear Solid. I wish it was on the PS3 instead. : (

BPMOmega [GT,Steam] @ Jun 16th 2009 2:53PM

It'd be nice if they let you use a DualShock on the current model PSPs. I mean, it has a USB port on top, so why not?

cloud858rk @ Jun 16th 2009 2:58PM

It probably doesn't transfer any data (except for pairing) through the USB port.

Kill a mans jiro @ Jun 16th 2009 3:16PM

@ BPMOmega [GT,Steam]

DOnt think the USB cable could source all that, i think that was the main idea of bluetooth on the PSPgo,

Thats the only thing with sony, they dont sport there good ideas instead only the ok ones which makes it seem dull, they need to advertise the ability to use the Daulshock 3 and AV cables to play games on the TV and also hurry up and announc the App store

Tired of your BS @ Jun 16th 2009 4:05PM

You can use a PS3 controller with Resistance Retribution already.

PeterF @ Jun 16th 2009 4:09PM

@cloud858rk
Unlike the 360 controllers, the PS3 controller actually do transmit everything over USB when it is plugged in. I don't know why they bothered adding the functionality to do that, but it is possible. Plug it into a computer and (with a 3rd party application) you can use it fine, even if the computer doesn't have bluetooth.

Marty @ Jun 16th 2009 2:35PM

This doesn't have an accelerometer or touch screen? Why would you want to play games with it closed?

Neuromancer @ Jun 16th 2009 2:55PM

You sound like a man who's never played Loco Roco. 99% of the game is played with only the left and right shoulder buttons.

Maverick Saturn @ Jun 16th 2009 3:15PM

And O, which can't be accessed now because its closed ¬_¬

tmmoore_nc @ Jun 16th 2009 2:37PM

Seriously though, what's up with that dude's thumb?

charlie b. @ Jun 16th 2009 3:13PM

he's not a human... he's a sony pony.

AerialAngel @ Jun 16th 2009 5:28PM

dont start

JudasPrius @ Jun 17th 2009 12:24AM

Megan Fox syndrome o.0

Martin @ Jun 16th 2009 2:38PM

Ponying up the miniscule funds to put three accelerometers in each unit would have gone a looooong way on this device.

Cosmo @ Jun 16th 2009 2:43PM

The problem is that doing so and games required them will alienate the other 50 million PSP owners. That's the problem, the newer guys don't get better features to avoid shafting the early owners. Just like the PS3 will be stuck with a 2x Blu-Ray drive in its lifecycle even when by the time its lifecycle is over, 8x and faster drives will be out. Same with the PS2 has always had a now very slow 4x DVD drive. This is to prevent newer games from taking advantage of faster drives and leaving owners with older units with very slow loading times.