Sony Ericsson Hints At PSP Tie-Up
Sony seems serious about this whole integration thing, huh?
Huge chin not entirely necessary.
Sony seems intent on making the most of forming closer relationships with each and every division it holds. The latest to speak out on this is Sony Ericsson president Bert Nordberg, who hinted at a tie-up with Sony and the PSP platform.
Can you say PSP Phone? That's the conclusion many are jumping to with these comments, made during the Monday issue of the Mobile World Congress Show Daily (via Electronista). It would be a strange venture, given that at the cellphone company introduced several new Android-powered phones earlier this week.
But concerns that Sony Ericsson has been slow to catch market trends hit Nordberg, and he admitted, "we missed the window for high-end and touchscreen devices big time. Part of the recovery will be much better design and closer work with our partner Sony..."
Then the kicker; "In the past there was no tie-up between us, the PSP platform and Sony, but you can expect to hear much more about that." When? Hear about it when!? We want to hear more now!
Of course, any talk of a PSP Phone is pure speculation at this point, although we have contacted Sony for comment on the matter, as fruitless an endeavour as it no doubt will be. Sony has been at pains to extend its PlayStation Network services to other devices, so perhaps the closer relationship merely points to this instead, or by some other crazy tie-up that we've not thought about right now. Who knows?
Would you like to see a PSP Phone? Do you think such a think would even happen? Speak your mind in the comments box below.
Can you say PSP Phone? That's the conclusion many are jumping to with these comments, made during the Monday issue of the Mobile World Congress Show Daily (via Electronista). It would be a strange venture, given that at the cellphone company introduced several new Android-powered phones earlier this week.
But concerns that Sony Ericsson has been slow to catch market trends hit Nordberg, and he admitted, "we missed the window for high-end and touchscreen devices big time. Part of the recovery will be much better design and closer work with our partner Sony..."
Then the kicker; "In the past there was no tie-up between us, the PSP platform and Sony, but you can expect to hear much more about that." When? Hear about it when!? We want to hear more now!
Of course, any talk of a PSP Phone is pure speculation at this point, although we have contacted Sony for comment on the matter, as fruitless an endeavour as it no doubt will be. Sony has been at pains to extend its PlayStation Network services to other devices, so perhaps the closer relationship merely points to this instead, or by some other crazy tie-up that we've not thought about right now. Who knows?
Would you like to see a PSP Phone? Do you think such a think would even happen? Speak your mind in the comments box below.
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deleted 24 Feb 2010 18:25
1/3
I dont see the point of a PSP Phone, i mean who buys a Mobile on the basis of its gaming capability, even the iPhone and Android devices arent bought on that basis, they are just a little bonus on the side, but maybe there is a market for it i know kids would prolly go crazy for some monster hunter follwed by a TXT to Dad 2 pick dem up from da town.
realvictory 24 Feb 2010 19:00
2/3
I think that the PSP brand isn't purely about games, is it? On the PSP you can play games, download stuff, browse internet, play music, link to PS3, watch movies...
It's basically a smartphone without a phone.
In my opinion, either they were silly not to do this earlier, or they were planning on combining the two devices. The iPhone is what the PSP always wanted to be, except the wrong brand.
Either, way, I support the idea, and think it's about time. I want an alternative to iPhone, but with real software, not just hundreds of silly apps + Street Fighter IV... One other thing - the PSP itself could do with a hardware update, too.
It's basically a smartphone without a phone.
In my opinion, either they were silly not to do this earlier, or they were planning on combining the two devices. The iPhone is what the PSP always wanted to be, except the wrong brand.
Either, way, I support the idea, and think it's about time. I want an alternative to iPhone, but with real software, not just hundreds of silly apps + Street Fighter IV... One other thing - the PSP itself could do with a hardware update, too.
PyroPsychotic 24 Feb 2010 20:44
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i reckon the next psp will just get a phone incorporated into it and you just use it with a bluetooth headset that would be provided with it.
but to be honest all this cross hardware does get on my nerves a bit, i just want a phone to text and call, i want a psp to play games on. it just over complicates everything when they form a new machine that does everything except wipe your ass.
however just because it annoys me a tad does not mean i'm not interested of course. the idea sony (finally actually decided to do it instead of years ago) merging these 2 divisions would appeal to future gamers who want a gaming device on the go and a new phone.
the psp itslef actually is a sruggle for sales (when compared to the ds) and i dont know many people who own a psp, aside from myself.
my only worry is that sony will try to pull this off but do something stupid to ruin it!!
but to be honest all this cross hardware does get on my nerves a bit, i just want a phone to text and call, i want a psp to play games on. it just over complicates everything when they form a new machine that does everything except wipe your ass.
however just because it annoys me a tad does not mean i'm not interested of course. the idea sony (finally actually decided to do it instead of years ago) merging these 2 divisions would appeal to future gamers who want a gaming device on the go and a new phone.
the psp itslef actually is a sruggle for sales (when compared to the ds) and i dont know many people who own a psp, aside from myself.
my only worry is that sony will try to pull this off but do something stupid to ruin it!!