PSP information update – Shock and firmware fills void
Price, launch dates and battery life still under wraps
But will it talk to AIBO? That's the question...
Sony Computer Entertainment has been on something of a PR drive of late, eager to stem the rapidly flowing stream of negativity aimed towards its budding new PSP device.
Following from yesterday’s assurance from Masa Chatani, Sony’s Chief Technology Officer who stated that “SCE's plan to sell the PSP within the year is secure," today sees a fresh piece of assurance from another company exec.
Former Square staffer Izumi Kawanishi went on the record, explaining that the PSP will have anti-shock technology akin to that developed for Walkman and Discman products. He also claimed that the unit “…will see upgradeable firmware via the UMD,” enabling enhanced functionality and bug-fix options throughout its life.
However, no one at Sony is willing to answer the most important questions that hang around the PSP like a bad smell. When, how much and how long will the batteries last?
As do you, SPOnG awaits the answers to these questions with much interest.
Following from yesterday’s assurance from Masa Chatani, Sony’s Chief Technology Officer who stated that “SCE's plan to sell the PSP within the year is secure," today sees a fresh piece of assurance from another company exec.
Former Square staffer Izumi Kawanishi went on the record, explaining that the PSP will have anti-shock technology akin to that developed for Walkman and Discman products. He also claimed that the unit “…will see upgradeable firmware via the UMD,” enabling enhanced functionality and bug-fix options throughout its life.
However, no one at Sony is willing to answer the most important questions that hang around the PSP like a bad smell. When, how much and how long will the batteries last?
As do you, SPOnG awaits the answers to these questions with much interest.
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DoctorDee 12 Oct 2004 10:34
1/5
However, no one at Sony is willing to answer the most important questions that hang around the PSP like a bad smell. When, how much and how long will the batteries last?
And when will it be released?
fluffstardx 12 Oct 2004 12:19
2/5
DoctorDee wrote:
However, no one at Sony is willing to answer the most important questions that hang around the PSP like a bad smell. When, how much and how long will the batteries last?
And when will it be released?
Doc, the start of the line... it says "when." They already asked that question...
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DoctorDee 12 Oct 2004 12:25
3/5
fluffstardx wrote:
Doc, the start of the line... it says "when." They already asked that question...
D'oh! I'm not much good at reading. But I am good at jumping to conclusions and asking stupid questions.
SPInGSPOnG 12 Oct 2004 12:38
4/5
Dude, with reference ot the picture caption - wouldn't it be cool if you could use PSP as a WiFI/BlueTooth remote control for Aibo, and have Aibo battles?
Cyber dogfighting - it's humane.
Sony and third party hardware manufacturers could make a killing (from the three poeple rich, stupid and sad enough to pay a grand for an electric pet) selling after market add-ons like a laser for the nose (like K9 from Dr WHo) and chainsaw arm attachments.
Also, little explosive mines, that Aiby (as I'm sure some of the friendless nerds call theirs) could drop out of his poop chute.
Robot Dog Wars.
Cyber dogfighting - it's humane.
Sony and third party hardware manufacturers could make a killing (from the three poeple rich, stupid and sad enough to pay a grand for an electric pet) selling after market add-ons like a laser for the nose (like K9 from Dr WHo) and chainsaw arm attachments.
Also, little explosive mines, that Aiby (as I'm sure some of the friendless nerds call theirs) could drop out of his poop chute.
Robot Dog Wars.
DoctorDee 12 Oct 2004 14:00
5/5
Rod Todd wrote:
from the three poeple rich, stupid and sad enough to pay a grand for an electric pet
I wonder. Do Aibos dream of electric cats?