The report doesn't detail possible charges for the 3G service and doesn't state whether there will be an option for a Wi-Fi only version. We'll be grilling Sony for all the details later this week.
The report doesn't detail possible charges for the 3G service and doesn't state whether there will be an option for a Wi-Fi only version. We'll be grilling Sony for all the details later this week.
Reader Comments (132)
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 7:18PM NerdyNose245 said
This sounds like it's turning out to be the Sony Tablet as opposed to the PSP2.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 7:30PM Anarqi said
PSP2 and 3DS makes me wanna round house an elder in excitement!
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 7:32PM QuePasa87 said
Monthly payments for 3G? No deal.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 7:32PM Nomi said
Will potentially find out in 4 days...
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:01PM TheDread said
Well in all honesty, i can not imagine the usefulness of 3G, as it would take ages to download any regular PSN game (not minis or comic books). And i doubt it could handle multiplayer. However, someone did say something about an ipad feel to the possible psp2, which does make sense, and then 3G could be more useful.
I am very curious!
I am very curious!
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:10PM VeeDeeVee said
I'm finding it hard to believe that the PSP2 will be download only.
The EU PSN especially is bullcrap. I haven't bought a single PSN game since October last year because
1) prices are too high
2) no cross-region downloads
I know those 2 aren't a problem for Sony but I promise you this - limit the way people can purchase items and you will limit your profit. The PSP is great because for those people who want to waste money you can buy them on PSN OR you can get the UMD. Sony has both bases covered.
The Go was a failure because it cost too much. So they lowered the cost. Then they gave away TEN games in Europe whilst it was cheap and it was still a flop. If that isn't a cry for "WE WANT UMD" then I don't know what is. Store presence is also massively important - iPhone gets away with it because, by nature, the iPhone has a permanent net connection to acquire those games no matter what model you buy.
I don't know. If Sony want to pull a stupid they'll have no optical media in the PSP-2.
That kind of thing would turn me off as a consumer. It's not as if we're going to be starved of new handheld content this year (thanks Nintendo, you may have some form of region locking but at least you let us play our existing DS libraries on new machines).
The EU PSN especially is bullcrap. I haven't bought a single PSN game since October last year because
1) prices are too high
2) no cross-region downloads
I know those 2 aren't a problem for Sony but I promise you this - limit the way people can purchase items and you will limit your profit. The PSP is great because for those people who want to waste money you can buy them on PSN OR you can get the UMD. Sony has both bases covered.
The Go was a failure because it cost too much. So they lowered the cost. Then they gave away TEN games in Europe whilst it was cheap and it was still a flop. If that isn't a cry for "WE WANT UMD" then I don't know what is. Store presence is also massively important - iPhone gets away with it because, by nature, the iPhone has a permanent net connection to acquire those games no matter what model you buy.
I don't know. If Sony want to pull a stupid they'll have no optical media in the PSP-2.
That kind of thing would turn me off as a consumer. It's not as if we're going to be starved of new handheld content this year (thanks Nintendo, you may have some form of region locking but at least you let us play our existing DS libraries on new machines).
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 9:33PM Narutogameking said
@VeeDeeVee who said PSP2 was going to be download only?
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Posted: Jan 24th 2011 11:03AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
@VeeDeeVee
TBH, I'd rather itbe download only, it would make it far more difficult for piracy to occur because of the format of the downloads.
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TBH, I'd rather itbe download only, it would make it far more difficult for piracy to occur because of the format of the downloads.
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 12:13PM VeeDeeVee said
@VeeDeeVee
Dammit I missed out
3) Not enough good content.
There's little there. Just loads of bad minis (that would be 59p on the App store...) and the blockbuster AAA titles, except not all of them. And a handful of good PS1 games.
If I only bought my games off the PSN I'd have 1/5 of my existing PSP library and therefore less moneys for Sony and its developers.
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Dammit I missed out
3) Not enough good content.
There's little there. Just loads of bad minis (that would be 59p on the App store...) and the blockbuster AAA titles, except not all of them. And a handful of good PS1 games.
If I only bought my games off the PSN I'd have 1/5 of my existing PSP library and therefore less moneys for Sony and its developers.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:10PM Red Runner said
So...iPSP, or PSPad?
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:19PM Dance Mofo said
OLED sounds really good. I will be all over this if we can play PSN games on the go. I was always hoping that Microsoft would do the same XBLA but forget that. this will be my first PSP if this is true.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:20PM Drakkenfyre said
So it will have a screen that will eventually die?
OLED screens have a lifetime. After a few years of "average" use, they dim.
Don't know about you, but I don't think I would want to trade the advantages of OLED for it's short lifespan.
On a phone? That's one thing. You might replace that phone before it's gone. But a gaming system? Better hope they offer constant trade-in warranties.
OLED screens have a lifetime. After a few years of "average" use, they dim.
Don't know about you, but I don't think I would want to trade the advantages of OLED for it's short lifespan.
On a phone? That's one thing. You might replace that phone before it's gone. But a gaming system? Better hope they offer constant trade-in warranties.
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 1:17AM mrantimatter said
@Drakkenfyre To be fair, your portable isn't going to be on all that much when you think about it. Most people don't do marathon sessions on them. A few years of use spread across 2-3 hour a day...could last some time.
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Posted: Jan 24th 2011 7:05PM Akunin said
@Drakkenfyre
Old OLED technology gave the display about 14,000 hours to half original brightness, that would be about five years @ 8 hours a day. Your typical PDP, LED, LCD are currently rated bor about 60,000 hours to half brightness. Newer OLED tech (first developed back in 07') has increased the time to half original brightness to just over 62,000 hours, even longer than that of the typical PDP, LED or LCD tv/monitors. So realistically this the PSP2 screen could greatly outlast its lifecycle. So I wouldn't worry abou the display lifetime. And really, how many of you guys plan on playing this 8 hours a day for ten years?!?!
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Old OLED technology gave the display about 14,000 hours to half original brightness, that would be about five years @ 8 hours a day. Your typical PDP, LED, LCD are currently rated bor about 60,000 hours to half brightness. Newer OLED tech (first developed back in 07') has increased the time to half original brightness to just over 62,000 hours, even longer than that of the typical PDP, LED or LCD tv/monitors. So realistically this the PSP2 screen could greatly outlast its lifecycle. So I wouldn't worry abou the display lifetime. And really, how many of you guys plan on playing this 8 hours a day for ten years?!?!
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:27PM Syesta said
Purchase confirmed.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:32PM JinZX1 said
this concept reminds me of iPhone and iPod Touch for the most part. hope it works out for them. They need to keep pumping out quality titles on this thing as well. get everyone on board and make the intro price not so steep. backwards compatibility would be nice as well, but not a necessity. mini-hd output is a must as well.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 8:51PM Jacksons said
Er, just wifi for me, thanks.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 9:16PM tkashur said
If only this was like the kindle with its 3g....not likely though...however I DO hope they have it like the kindle with the option to buy it without 3g and it be cheaper. As I NEVER see myself paying ANOTHER internet fee...kinda why I find it hard to get a smartphone.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 9:27PM 2Slick said
I just bought a Samsung Epic last week w/ a 2-year contract. At the rate Sony is going with this PSP2 Phone thing-a-ma-bob, the release date will be shortly after my current contract expires.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 9:56PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
OLED and 3G sound great for a handheld gaming console but its already got me worried about cost of entry. I'm not willing to pay $250 for a 3DS so Sony better blow me away if they think I'm paying anywhere north of the 3DS price point. If it's priced at $250 and compares favorably to the 3DS it's at least possible. If they launch this thing at $300-$400 or more they are high out of their minds. I have an iPhone 4, PSP & Ds Lite ... my portable gaming is already oversaturated.
Price it right Sony or pay the price. I don't care how cool the tech is I'm not blowing half a grand on a portable gaming system.
Price it right Sony or pay the price. I don't care how cool the tech is I'm not blowing half a grand on a portable gaming system.
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 12:05PM Mr Khan said
@Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell
Aye, the rumors make it sound like Sony is either going to have to hemorrhage money per unit sold or sell it at an insanely high price:
rumored features:
OLED HD Screen
Mini-blu-ray
3G
PS360 level graphics
It's going to be very, very interesting to see if they can sell this for less than a launch model iPhone 1
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Aye, the rumors make it sound like Sony is either going to have to hemorrhage money per unit sold or sell it at an insanely high price:
rumored features:
OLED HD Screen
Mini-blu-ray
3G
PS360 level graphics
It's going to be very, very interesting to see if they can sell this for less than a launch model iPhone 1
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 10:07PM SunnyRiverS said
Sony has to get everything right with this machine. The market is too wise and too sensitive to be introduced to a half assed product. I will not speculate on what their plans are because at this time that is all that anyone can do. I will wait patiently. I understand why they are leaving the phone solely on the PSPhone but Id rather have a device that does it all. Get your Portable ID!
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 10:22PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
@SunnyRiverS
It's pretty weird they are fracturing the market with two new devices. But, thats probably why the "psp phone" is called the xperia play. So that the masses of people don't get confused about which device does what. But, I agree with your general premise. It's crazy releasing a handheld in this market. Sony needs to really have this device, it's marketing and launch games planned out. They need to sell an experience and justify why I should buy it as either a companion or a replacement to my mobile phone.
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It's pretty weird they are fracturing the market with two new devices. But, thats probably why the "psp phone" is called the xperia play. So that the masses of people don't get confused about which device does what. But, I agree with your general premise. It's crazy releasing a handheld in this market. Sony needs to really have this device, it's marketing and launch games planned out. They need to sell an experience and justify why I should buy it as either a companion or a replacement to my mobile phone.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2011 11:17PM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said
I don't care about "phone" calls, just put Skype on it like the PSP Old has and I'm friggin' set. Possibly also Google Voice since that's coming up strong.
Plus with built-in 3G, and some needed improvements to Remote Play, I can access my entire computer's library of music at any time through my PS3 or use Pandora if it is available. I'll happily pay $300 for this if it lets me avoid getting gouged $50-100 for a smartphone just because I want music and a handful of apps.
Plus with built-in 3G, and some needed improvements to Remote Play, I can access my entire computer's library of music at any time through my PS3 or use Pandora if it is available. I'll happily pay $300 for this if it lets me avoid getting gouged $50-100 for a smartphone just because I want music and a handful of apps.
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 5:59AM TCJJ said
Just another excuse for a big corporation to make loads of money. We've already got plenty of that with Xbox LIVE which costs to use your own Internet connection for online gaming.
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 9:30AM CACAPOPOPEPESHIRE said
掲載当初，「日本経済新聞において，PSPの次期モデルが米Google社の携帯機器向けソフトウエア・プラットフォーム，Androidを利用すると伝えている」としておりましたが，これはゲーム機の機能を加えた携帯電話機に関する報道で，PSP次期モデルの報道ではありませんでした。 お詫びして訂正いたします。記事は既に修正済みです。
i heard it was a mistake
i heard it was a mistake
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 11:18AM bryoneill11 said
Can you imagine:
Phone
PSN
PsP controllers
TOuchscreen
Android
Oled
Qwerty keyboard sliding to the other side
Phone
PSN
PsP controllers
TOuchscreen
Android
Oled
Qwerty keyboard sliding to the other side
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 12:32PM Rymix said
Correction: "Secondly (and less importantly!)..."
Posted: Jan 24th 2011 10:26PM Angel Mass said
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