Rumor: Sony's PSP getting a new look
- March 03, 2009 12:16 PM PST
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Sony's redesigned PSP is rumored to be getting a new look. But all changes to this portable gaming device, expected to be released later this year, are largely cosmetic.
What's next for PSP?
From PC World: The biggest change to the PSP's design is a sliding screen; as shown in a mock-up from VG247, it slides up to reveal various controls that are hidden beneath it when closed. The new PSP, dubbed the PSP 4000, may be "significantly smaller in width," because of the new design, Eurogamer says.
According to reports, the PSP 4000 will have to be in the open position to play full-featured games, but there's no word on whether the rumored design includes game controllers or a keyboard underneath the screen. The 4000 may also allow you to play basic games, like LocoRoco, using the shoulder buttons (the L and R buttons at the top of the device) when the screen is closed.
This latest rumor comes after last week's news that the PSP may let go of its UMD drive to offload more bulk from the game system. Instead of the disc drive, Sony may look to sell games through the online PlayStation Store or perhaps even on Sony Memory Sticks. If the rumors are true, then the 4000 is a significant step forward for the PSP; however, the new PSP will still be based on current PSP tech with no improved graphics or gaming features. That being said, with the PSP 3000 and these new rumors, it's refreshing to hear about PSP updates that go beyond new colors, various entertainment bundles and incremental firmware updates.
The rumored release date for the 4000 is late 2009, and may be followed by a PSP 2 in 2011 or 2012.
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- Mar 03 2009 at 12:22:41:PM PST
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For once, i'm glad i invested in the earliest version of a system/handheld. If only there was a way to play games from the mem stick....
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In the not so distant future, the PSP4 will be released and will be as powerful as a ps3! In the year two thousand!
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I design similar to that mock up picture, but that open and closes like the DS would be better, just to protect the screen. I have also found that the top screen on the DS is great for when you're laying back.
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i still love the design of that sliding psp i would love one of those especially with the second analog stick it wuld be great i hope they do make the next psp like that whether its the psp 4000 or psp 2
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v1ru5_ex3 wrote:
In the not so distant future, the PSP4 will be released and will be as powerful as a ps3! In the year two thousand!
its 2009-.-
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blublur wrote:
For once, i'm glad i invested in the earliest version of a system/handheld. If only there was a way to play games from the mem stick....
You can, but there really should be a better selection from the PSstore. You could play almost every PS1 game ever made on the PSP.
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