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Gaming => General Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: George on January 24, 2011, 03:51:22 pm
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The PSP is suppose to be shown on Friday. Here is a 'leaked' image that is going around Japan.
(http://http://i.imgur.com/U0zif.jpg)
According to Japanese paper Nikkei, the PSP2 will use 3G. This obviously means you will have to pay monthly for this extra feature.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/nikk ... uchscreen/ (http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/nikkei-psp2-to-have-3g-cellular-data-oled-touchscreen/)
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Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I would say the PSP has become my favorite handheld gaming system, so I'm eager to see what this upgrade will bring to the table.
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I'm happy with what I see (so far). But still need the big
- Software
- Price
- Online (how it works)
- Features
Should be a fun day Wednesday.
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My biggest gripe with the PSP'S SO FAR has been that it needs 2 analog sticks. Looks like they fixed that.
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If the mock up is real, yea. A 'touch screen' would also help when its closed. You know, to flip through songs and other 'apps' like skype and web browsing.
I forgot to add, also the rumor says it will have a OLED screen. I guess they are really nice screens.
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My other gripe is that they don't have the same trophy system across both platforms. It seems like a missed opportunity.
That's great if people need all that stuff. I use iPods, iPhone, iPad for music, internet, etc. I think the PSP's advantage is a back catalog of old, classic console games, and some new ones that are good too.
There are some fun games on Apple stuff, but I don't think of the iPod Touch or iPHone as gaming machines. Maybe some people don't have other devices for those things, though and it's great for them, but for me I just need it to play games over internet.
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I probably won't use it for music, but having touch screen for for browsing 'store', reading comics, and the other things like this would not hurt it. Its not like when PSP launched, touch screens are uber cheap now.
Think the reason that trophies didn't make it to PSP games was because it was not possible updating them in or something. I guess PSP2 has no excuses.
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I like that they're keeping the slider design from the PSPgo.
Looks good to me :).
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Between this and the 3DS, I'm leaning towards the 3DS. It's a lot more different from an iPod Touch, which I already own, so at least I'd have two current portable devices that are very different from one another. I can't imagine carrying around a PSP2 and an iPod Touch, they both do so much of the same stuff.
Even so, probably won't dive into the new handhelds until late 2011/early 2012.
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It's all about the games for me. I'll pick up either one/both whenever there are enough good games to warrant a purchase.
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I will not pay over 200 for a Nintendo handheld, never. Not after I went through 5 DS' ...
(true story. A black lite, white lite, guitar hero branded one, black and red one and now have a DSi XL.. only the DSi XL works right now.. others meh)
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I thought that even after all of these years, the PlayStation Portable's lineup is still pretty laughable. Game Gear only had like four years on it and I still think about at least one of it's games every month.
I have had so many issues with everything I have ever owned by Sony breaking constantly, if my PlayStation 3 breaks within a year I am completely boycotting the company for like ten years. Seriously.
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I enjoyed more PSP games in 2010 than DS. Even though Dragon Quest 9 came out.... PSP2 and VC2 are probably the best portable games this generation. Seriously. PSP2>PSZero.
Also God of War: Ghost of Sparta got a ton of awards for best handheld game.
Nagoshi said he has something important to do today. If its another Yakuza PSP game, PSP2 is already better than 3DS...
OHSHI-
PSP2 confirmed Android Operating system, 3G and OLED screen:
http://playstationinformer.wordpress.co ... -features/ (http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/playstation-meeting-2011-officially-confirmed-and-psp2-official-features/)
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I only got a PSP about a year and a half ago. There's not a huge flood of games or anything, but there are enough AAA titles (Valkyria 2, MGS: Peace Walker, etc), and quirky games you don't see anywhere else (Half-Minute Hero, Patchwork Heroes, Patapon, etc..) that it's enough to warrant a purchase.
Plus there are new entries to the Yakuza and Valkyria Chronicles series coming to it :D.
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PSP2 or NPG or whatever they are code naming it. IT LOOKS AWESOME. Love the features, has everything I could ask for so far... problem now is.. price :(
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This new portable console looks pretty good, but the name it was given really raises an eyebrow... Next Gen Portable? I hope that's just a concept name...
Also the presentation trailer is amazing, you'd never guess in a million years that this was a games console.
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They said it was the code name when it started .
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/ ... y-details/ (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/27/next-generation-portable-ngp-all-the-early-details/) specs.
- NGP will be able to play PSP titles, minis, PS one classics, video and comics from the PlayStation Store.
FUCK YA
- Screen: 5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
Multi touch screen (capacitive type)
NICE..
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I like what I'm seeing so far. Those sticks make it look like it won't really fit in a pocket very well....that and the size.
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Its amazing, and fixes the 2 issues I had with the PSP (Lack of 2 sticks and loading with the UMD). My only issue will be the price of the games
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NGP = Now Google Powered
PS4 = Google Cloud
Sammy = Google
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I thought that even after all of these years, the PlayStation Portable's lineup is still pretty laughable. Game Gear only had like four years on it and I still think about at least one of it's games every month.
I have had so many issues with everything I have ever owned by Sony breaking constantly, if my PlayStation 3 breaks within a year I am completely boycotting the company for like ten years. Seriously.
That just sets you up perfectly for PS4.2!
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Its amazing, and fixes the 2 issues I had with the PSP (Lack of 2 sticks and loading with the UMD). My only issue will be the price of the games
My feelings and worries.
- Pricing. 4 core CPU, Dual core GPU on a handheld device? Android phones cost 200 on contract, 500 off... and the specs are shit compared to this beast.
- Software line up. I know this is just a glimpse and i'm excited to see more, but 3rd party had nothing yet. I hope for Phantasy Star Portable 3 and Mega Man Legends 3 port ! Perfect.
- 3G pricing. I hope they get a deal like Kindle, who has free 3G. But limit the 3G just for 'synching' trophies, catching CFW, stats, leaderboards and those other features that take no bandwidth. Online play and downloading updates/store shit could be extra for the company.
- Battery life
- Buttons being too small:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/ ... npg530.jpg (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/01/pspnpg530.jpg)
Outside of that, they have done a great device to fight off mobile devices, bring extra income from mobiles and really fight the 3DS.
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I'm with George on the price. An iPhone costs over $700 without a contract in Canada. I'm a little worried.
I hope it has trophies too.
I don't think the buttons are smaller. That image doesn't seem to be to scale.
Check this out:
http://kotaku.com/5744563/lets-see-how- ... -really-is (http://kotaku.com/5744563/lets-see-how-big-this-psp2-really-is)
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It does have trophies. There was a photo that said 'trophies' in the press conference.
Someone made a point that iphone 4, material alone costs 186 bucks to make. Of course this is not counting advertising, shipping, etc etc. The PSP2 will be bigger form factor compared to mobile phones.
So we shall see. If Sony seriously wants to cut into handheld business and beat iPod Touch, they have to price it at 250-300. You can get a iPod touch 32gb for $259.
So I say 300 might be the 'sweet spot' if they want it to take off.
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Whenever I hear NGP I think of Neo Geo Portable.
Or 'No Gaems! Portable'
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Just saw that trophy thing :)
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First Uncharted screen:
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/01/28/ ... creenshot/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/01/28/first-uncharted-ngp-screenshot/)
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Sony Bend, pretty lame name.
Uncharted is kind of a weird game to bring to it. I am glad Sony is finally sticking to IPs, but a lot of these are kind of samey from an art standpoint. Still waiting for Tomba 3.
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They have not announced a proper line up, its one event. I'm waiting for E3. Sony said it won't be 600 dollars, it will be affordable. Whatever that means to them....
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I think it's just called Sony Bend because that's where the studio is based.
Like Ubisoft Montreal.
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Yeah, basically none of the names are the actual names. NGP, Uncharted, Sony Bend. ... they said when they started it was all code names. But we can just complain anyway.
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Game reel and Uncharted demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsWSzAe5R4&t=4m30s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsWSzAe5R4&t=4m30s)
Little Deviants demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLG71IouR8&t=1m37s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLG71IouR8&t=1m37s)
Looks like it has a solid line-up of games. If this has a decent price I might buy this instead of the 3DS. (though I would still buy the 3DS later on)
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It's all about the games for me. I'll pick up either one/both whenever there are enough good games to warrant a purchase.
Same.... I wonder what the launch games will be
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Dead concept, watch it fail.
Nobody over the age of 12 would want to be caught dead playing this or 3DS in public.
Smartphones for the win.
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Dead concept, watch it fail.
Nobody over the age of 12 would want to be caught dead playing this or 3DS in public.
Smartphones for the win.
You are far too self-concious.
Having said that, I'm not entirely convinced this will take off either. Also, Smartphones are for CASUAL MAINSTREAM gamers.
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People with low self esteem usually are self-conscious.
PSP sold 50 million plus, I think this will do way better if priced right. It basically is a PSP, with everything 10x better and fixes every complaint.
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Except it is not portable anymore. It is fucking massive.
It will fail. The handheld market was never a war on tech, platforms with better games and better marketing always won.
But hey, PSP is like a nut that you can play outside. This must be like, a coconut.
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Portable =/= pocket size.
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Portable =/= pocket size.
I agree. Look at the iPad. the bigger screen is worth it for most people, even though they can't stuff it in their pocket.
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I think today's portable gaming system size limit is 8.5x11", as any backpack, messenger bag or briefcase can easily fit it. On the train ride I see a number of people with iPads, a few with DSi XL and one guy with an old PSP. Even though my Caanoo and iPod Touch are pocket size, I keep them in my messenger bag. The Caanoo is in a case meant for a DSi XL.
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The size of it is:
83.55 mm (3.289 in) (h)
182 mm (7.2 in) (w)
18.6 mm (0.73 in) (d)
This will be a couple of inches (since its really 5 inches) than the Droid X, which is pocket size.
Fun Fact: DSi XL is bigger than the PSP2 91.4 mm long × 161 mm wide × 21.2 mm tall. I own it, its not pocket size obviously, but its portable enough.
I have a feeling a newer model later will shave off almost 2 inches with a slight out pad like PSPGO.
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I have a feeling a newer model later will shave off almost 2 inches with a slight out pad like PSPGO.
I think I'll wait for the newer model. I'm a big fan of the PSP Go design.
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Except it is not portable anymore. It is fucking massive.
It's hardly any bigger than the PSP slim or the DS (what about the DSI), They are not portable ?.
Dead concept, watch it fail.
Nobody over the age of 12 would want to be caught dead playing this or 3DS in public.
Smartphones for the win.
What are you on about ?. I-pad, netbooks, PC and Facebook spell Doom for the consoles ?, Mobile's spell the end for Camera's ?
Fact is the NGP is a generation ahead and that will show in the games, where you'll have a totally different gaming experience to that for the I-pad or Mobile.
There is a market for both.
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One thing that concerns me about putting an NGP in my pocket is how far the sticks stick out when I have it in my pocket, and maybe even get ruined.
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One thing that concerns me about putting an NGP in my pocket is how far the sticks stick out when I have it in my pocket, and maybe even get ruined.
Ditto.
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As am I. I want to see more hands on and information.
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We all know they will sell a case for protection, but I would not be worried much about the sticks (These look better than any Sony has made to date), it is the screen I am thinking will need extra strength.
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Actually OLED screens are pretty strong.
Look:
(http://http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/OLED_EarlyProduct.JPG)
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but I would not be worried much about the sticks (These look better than any Sony has made to date)
But like I said, what might happen with the sticks if I put an NGP in my pocket? I'm just nervous because they might stick out too much or maybe even be ruined while in there.
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Actually OLED screens are pretty strong.
Look:
(http://http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/OLED_EarlyProduct.JPG)
What about scratches?
but I would not be worried much about the sticks (These look better than any Sony has made to date)
But like I said, what might happen with the sticks if I put an NGP in my pocket? I'm just nervous because they might stick out too much or maybe even be ruined while in there.
It will most likely come with a case like I mentioned, or they will at least sell one at launch. Probably would not be too expensive compared to whatever the price of this is.
It is also possible (maybe somewhat unlikely) that this is not the finished case.
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What about scratches... err.. it will have a cover on it. So won't scratch more than an iphone or android phone, which all seem to hold up well.
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For 6 years I've never scratched the screen of my PSPs (I broke one completely, but that's another story).
If you are a bit conscious at all on how you handle the console, it will never scratch.
More so on an OLED touchscreen. These things are great.