The latest episode of Sony's Qore would seem to have gone out early, confirming the existence of the PSP Go! in its wake.
The episode has Qore's Veronica Belmont chatting to Sony Computer Entertainment America's director of hardware, John Koller, about the device. He confirmed the specs as follows: 3.8 inch screen, 43% lighter, 16GB flash memory, blue tooth support and - the biggie - its content will be download-only - so "UMD goes away", as Koller noted. To support that strategy, users will be able to extend their storage capacities thanks to memory stick compatibility.
The system is a new version of the PSP hardware, not a full successor.
Koller also noted that new Metal Gear Solid is coming to the PSP. You might also notice a snatch of LittleBigPlanet shown on the PSP Go!'s diminutive screen.
As well as games, movies and TV will also be available to download.
So, will it replace the PSP 3000? "We're going to keep them both on the market", Koller said.
He expects that developers may change tack on PSP development in as much as they might opt to create games that are digestible in more bite-sized chunks. Initially, however, Koller doesn't expect to see much difference between the games available on each platform.
We could go on but, frankly, you can get the detail in the video below. The sound's not great, but it's there.
The episode has Qore's Veronica Belmont chatting to Sony Computer Entertainment America's director of hardware, John Koller, about the device. He confirmed the specs as follows: 3.8 inch screen, 43% lighter, 16GB flash memory, blue tooth support and - the biggie - its content will be download-only - so "UMD goes away", as Koller noted. To support that strategy, users will be able to extend their storage capacities thanks to memory stick compatibility.
The system is a new version of the PSP hardware, not a full successor.
Koller also noted that new Metal Gear Solid is coming to the PSP. You might also notice a snatch of LittleBigPlanet shown on the PSP Go!'s diminutive screen.
As well as games, movies and TV will also be available to download.
So, will it replace the PSP 3000? "We're going to keep them both on the market", Koller said.
He expects that developers may change tack on PSP development in as much as they might opt to create games that are digestible in more bite-sized chunks. Initially, however, Koller doesn't expect to see much difference between the games available on each platform.
We could go on but, frankly, you can get the detail in the video below. The sound's not great, but it's there.
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ooff 1 Jun 2009 09:14
1/3
"a lot of people like to take their ps3 content with them on the go" orly? nice use of weasel wurdz their Kohler. by "a lot" do you mean, ooh, about 3 worldwide?
nice reposition of the buttons, tho shame the analog nipple seems to be a thumb tortuously placed. again.
nice reposition of the buttons, tho shame the analog nipple seems to be a thumb tortuously placed. again.
majin dboy 1 Jun 2009 10:37
2/3
hmm
looks pretty cool, but im not sure if there timing is right.
the DS has a huge market share, and for most people the DS covers thier portable gaming needs.
should they not have held off until the next gen of handhelds instead of acting on their insecurities regarding the current PSP?
so they really have a viable market here?
looks pretty cool, but im not sure if there timing is right.
the DS has a huge market share, and for most people the DS covers thier portable gaming needs.
should they not have held off until the next gen of handhelds instead of acting on their insecurities regarding the current PSP?
so they really have a viable market here?
headcasephil 1 Jun 2009 10:50
3/3
i like but sony need to bring out playstation network cards in the uk for it to work i mean they are trying to get the younger gamer to use there hardware but can you think of any 10 to 15 yearold that has a credit card 0% comes to mind i will be getting one but only because its smaller and i only seem to play old ps1 games on my psp the umd slot has a 1% use for me so it will be better and as there is no umd slot i hope the batt like will be a lot better but lets wait and see. all so i hope they get there pricing right as if thay can get it so that it is cheaper than the ds say around £70 to £80 i think they could be on to a winner