Sony considered second analog nub for PSP Go

Hmm, i don't see why adding a second analog be a detriment. Ape escape required dual analogs for the original PSX so if someone wanted to play it, they'd go out and buy the analog for their system. That would in turn create more sales and attachments since people would probably be intrigued at the analog stick and buy the game together. They could release this with a bundled game that required the analog stick.

I agree, it would have splintered the market and it was better not to do it.

I don't think the Go has a bad form factor.

So what does that leave us with? Release a new, UMDless PSP that is fully backwards compatible, features a second nub, and has removable storage in addition to the included 16GB. Release 32GB/64GB versions later to those foolhardy enough to drop the cash. Problem solved. And I just gave this idea to you for free Sony.

lol @ people who would be bitching that now they need to pay $250 for a Go if it did have another nub.

Two analog stick on the PSP Go? Yeah, that'd be great.

Then, you could permanently cripple both your left AND RIGHT thumbs trying to use the things...

It's hard to believe Sony's getting so much flack for actually not screwing over their customers who just bought a PSP.

The concern isn't about parity backwards. It's about parity moving forward, considering their at the halfway mark. They just released the 3000 not too long ago. If they added the second analog nub that'd leave all of those customers in a bad spot because, you know, developers would start developing with it in mind.

The PSP obviously has some more room for growth. Sony knows it and it would appear that developers are starting to realize it as well.

I imagine that Sony will release an entirely new PSP platform in two years.

While I do have to agree that $250 is ridiculous for this little device, and i see it going the way of Gameboy Micro, that's not the discussion.

Why couldnt they just make a digital analog that emulates the Triagle, X, O, and Square buttons for directions? (Think old Atari digital analog sticks) Sure it wouldnt have been TRUE analog, but it'd certainly be a step up and would remain perfectly compatible with all other PSP games, since that's the setup most games that would need a.other analog would use

The PSP should have had two from day one.

It didn't seem a problem initially, but having seen some abysmal control schemes where a PS2 port is re-worked to work without a second analogue it's clear that the platform was hurt because of a poor design choice.

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So, they didn't want to segment the market, so instead of a second analog stick, they glued the UMD door shut and made it download-only? Is that NOT segmenting the market? Ay-yi-yi...

To me the PSP's controls are like the N64's, good for some games, but not others, specifically FPS's.

Isn't dropping the UMD drive a MUCH bigger compatibility issue than adding a second analog stick?

*face palm*
They had room RIGHT THERE for the second nubstick. Just move the select/start above the sticks like a playstation controller.

If they aren't going to give it 2 sticks they need to quit releasing console ports on the PSP. Develop to the system's strengths/features, instead of putting out games that end up controlling like crap. Sony said they were encouraging developers to make games that suit the PSP, and now the only thing being announced are PSP versions of console franchises. Way to go. If I want to play a console game I will play it on PS3, with superior controls and graphics. Get a clue.

10 year life cycle for a mobile device? Interesting strategy. I don't know about the rest of you, but I plan on having my mobile devices put on a single chip and implanted in my brain in 5 years.

Best way to get maximum entertainment out of Joystiq: Only read the zero hearts or 3 hearts comments. Those are most fun.

I'm sure this has been said ( and I have no stake in PSP anyway) but couldn't they have added a second nub and kept the d-pad too, so as to not make older games obsolete? Then you would need a Go for any new games that required two nubs and people that wanted to play those games would have to get a Go.DSi has features DS doesn't and games that won't play on DS.

Blah Blah, RRoD, PS3s have better exclusives, Blah Blah. Stop the Hate. Stop the War.

ROFL, 124 comments. Tell me, tell me why that is okay.

So, let me get this straight...

Dropping UMD = fine

Tacking $90 bucks to the price = cool

Adding one more button = OMG HEAD IS ON FIRE!

Excuse me, I have to catch up on the latest edition of "Sony Logic for Dummies"

When they make the psp with two sticks I still hope they leave the same size screen as the originals.

Yes, that's great that Sony is considering some kind of trade-up program. Until it's official though, it doesn't mean much of anything.

so... 2 analog nubs on psp2 confirmed?

2 analogs and a touch screen woud have made the PSP worth $250.00...

Until then I'll keep my $250.0 thanks Sony.

I'm going to fucking die before I get my two analog sticks, aren't I?

First Console: PS1

2nd: N64

3rd: Gamecube

4th: PS2

5th: Wii

6th: 360



Like a lot of other gamers, I had to choose at one point to buy a 360 or PS3. My first choice was PS3, reason being:

1. Sony was my first console, practically introduced me to gaming.

2. The games looked awesome.

3. Blu-Ray

4. I feared that Kingdom Hearts III would be exclusive to Sony like the last two.

But then, I met some good friends, and they had a 360. I was blown-away by what they showed me Xbox Live could do, and I knew that if I bought one, I could have a blast with them online. But still, I planned on getting a PS3. But after further research on more Xbox 360 games, I was dazzled by some of the choices. Besides, I knew I had to play Halo, for it was a classic. After deep consideration, I chose to go with a 360. It was an extremely hard choice, and I don't regret buying it. Xbox 360 has been a fantastic system for me. I still desire to have a PS3, but considering the price tag, it might be a while. But hopefully, I'll have the chance to get one soon.


Anyway, I have no idea how what I said is related to the article itself, but since we were talking about what system's we've owned, I thought I would post this.

"The PSP Go is designed to be perfectly compatible with the PSP-3000 and all the games that released before that,"

Ok... so there is a way to play the UMD ones.........

Sony should have put a 2nd analog stick in both the Go and standard PSPs.

Well, the 2nd stick would have been nice, but it's okay, I'm just really excited about the PSP Go!, my girlfriend just got hooked on the PSP as me, and once she saw the PSP Go! her eyes glazed over as if she saw a %50 off Shoes sale @ the mall. She went nuts, and stopped playing Ratchet & Clank. The inclusion of the 2nd stick would have been great though. Then you could have direct ports (If possible) of many PS2 games... Although it is still missing the 2nd set of Shoulder buttons.

All in all, we are getting a new PSP and I think its really great!!!

Thank you Sony for not adding a second analog nub. Seriously. If I would have had to ditch my 2000 series to play any of the new games that have identical graphical capabilities, I would not have done so. I'll pick up a PSP2 on launch day, but forcing revisions on people would have been completely absurd, and the very reason why I've had a bitter taste in my mouth over the DSi lately.