<![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> It would have been cool if Sony started releasing games on memory sticks instead, but they would still have to keep a UMD drive in the system so that people could play their older games. Even if they had some kind of trade in system so you could trade your UMD games for a MSPD version of the game they would still have to sell UMD games as well so the people with old style PSPs still had games to play and releasing games in two formats for the same system would be expensive. Maybe for the actual new system rather than a hardware refresh we will see games switch to memory cards. Anyway, that would be an odd direction considering Sony is pushing Blu Ray so heavily with the PS3 and were the first to really successfully use a disc format for a gaming system instead of a cartridge and would in essence be making a new push for cartridge-esque games by going with Memory Stick.

ceilingFANBOY

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> This re-design seems like a good compromise (assuming any of the rumour is true). The 4gb allows for users to easily carry movies and series episodes with them on trains, planes and buses etc. etc. Games can be downloaded and played easily.

I would have preferred if Sony had moved their games to special memory sticks instead of keeping them on UMD. This would have given them a good competitive leg up while greatly reducing costs.

penhalion

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I love my Lite but if this turns out nearly as good as I'm picturing I'd actually like one. I've always loved the idea of the PSP but the execution left me flat from day one. If they can wrangle the size and battery life into the same range as the DS then that's a huge step. Still the equally big disappointment that this won't fix is how poorly both handhelds have lived up to their online potential.

ShineyBlueShoes

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Can't wait to get my hands on an upgraded PSP. My favorite name thus far: PSPee

beerguy961

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I don't see how people can get so angry with the lack of a second nub. Most of the games won't support it especially if Sony is expecting to replace it with a PSP2 in the near future and they wouldn't want companies that are in the middle of producing games to feel obligated to go back and add in some sort of support for the second nub when it wasn't originally planned. Sure, it would be nice to have the second nub, but I don't think Sony wants to make the people who already have a PSP feel as though their system is not suited for playing all of the games that come out for the system. However, it would be kind of cool if the rumored bluetooth connectivity allowed for you to connect a PS3 controller.

ceilingFANBOY

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @EnigmaNemesis:

I am thinking o purchasing a DS in the few weeks/months. Though I'm wary about its games depth (I know it's more of a pick up & play sort of thing).

Ah Lumines!My wife loves Lumines! And Ultimate board game collection...I can only imagine the havoc Nintendogs would wreck on her time.

excaliburps

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I would really like a kick out keyboard for IM actually, but bluetooth keyboard support would work too -- via twiddler or a wrist-board.

God of War and a new form factor would help PSP sell more units for sure. Even better... if they'd make it so its hinges cracked they could sell double! Don't forget a dozen games were you add numbers!

Mongoosekun

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @excaliburps:

I sold mine and jumped on the DS Lite hype the internet was spewing. Played it a few times, and it didnt deliver as deep as I wanted my games, even on portable. So it is my GF's Brain Age, Tetris machine, and she still misses her Lumines on the PSP, so if/when the redesign comes out or a PSP price drop I will get another.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> It was always rumored to be an LCD display. It would just be lit with an LED light instead of a CCFL tube. Please do your homework.

vrf

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> that's great and all. but we need more/better games. and maybe an extra analog stick.

NR_Noodle

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @EnigmaNemesis:

I'd trade mine in or get a new one altogether.
Re-buying? So you sold yours and you want to get another one again?

So this E3's still going to be exciting...

It is crazy that the internets all ruffled up by rumors/leaks that aren't confirmed yet. Or better still, they shouldn't be knowing about it in the first place.

excaliburps

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> If they are really removing the UMD then there is no reason not to add a second analog. But, I believe rumor reporter is wrong about them removing it though. It just doesnt seem right. idk....

XeroTrinity

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @excaliburps:

So do I!

I hope the redesigns are true, since I was holding off on re-buying one due to it.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @EnigmaNemesis:

Really? Good for them. If that's the case, the rumors might seem more plausible. Considering how relatively cheap 4gb of memory is.

But I still expect a price drop on the current one when this is released though.

excaliburps

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @excaliburps:

I dont think they lose money on it anymore.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @crecente:

Do you guys and the Rumor Reporter have the same sources? Which one's insider info will you think will pan out?

What I don't get is the price. I mean Sony is already losing money on the current PSP right? How can they afford to include 4gb of memory and the other stuff?

Personally, I just want a better d-pad, better ergonomic design, better nub and add another analog stick/nub! (I know it's stretching it).

If it's really going to be priced as the current model, I'd expect a price drop on the current one. No way they can sell both with the same price or a $10-$20 dollar incremental with the 4gb clearly being an advantage.

That said. I'm going to "upgrade" my PSP if it is really the same price...

excaliburps

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Cmon Crecente I know you must have seen something on KZ2, you guys have peeps on the inside everywhere.
But ehh pirates aren't very good at that kind of thing, thats what you need a Ninja for.

Violater

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I really think they should try and get the current psp up to speed.

Violater

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Why is no one causing more of an uproar about a second analog stick, or the placment of the first?

Dear Sony,

ADD A SECOND ANALOG STICK PLEASE!

THX5334

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> If they do go with the Sidekickesque screen flip I hope they use it to make the system slightly smaller while maintaining the size of the screen or even making it a little bit larger. Or, longshot, add a qwerty keypad to the PSP to make webbrowsing a little bit easier. With a qwerty keyboard hidden in there they would even be able to make the PSP work with instant messaging or have connectivity to Home so you can still chat with your Playstation 3 friends. I don't know, I kind of think that would be a neat little feature.

ceilingFANBOY

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @crecente:

This has me interested as to how it looks/plays!

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Sony announced Killzone would be shown at E3 during their recent gamer's day.

Brian Crecente

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Also From Rumor Reporter
"- Other news: Killzone is looking real hot, and could have some screenshots before E3 actually happens. The game will, for sure, make it to E3 in some form, which I would guess is playable."

This has me excited, My ps3 soul eating fanboy inside me is going to have a feast if this is true.

Violater

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> In response to an early comment about, flattening out the DS so it's just one big solid piece of plastic.

Uh, no, that wouldn't be the perfect portable by any stretch of the imagination. If you haven't noticed, when fully extended, the DS is huge, so without the ability to collapse it'd be extremly difficult to move from point A to point B.

Second, the flip screen serves to protect the screens during transit.

WolvenOne

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> WTF? LCD vs LED? Don't you mean LED-lit LCD?

TimeDoctor

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @bird1988:

Think about what you just said. A smaller screen on a cell phone for $100+ (with a plan mind you).

Now picture the LARGER screen on a portable games machine with internal gigs of storage.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @EnigmaNemesis:

How can OLED cost a lot when it is about $100+ in some Samsung cell phones? I know that bigger screens cost more money, but it is probably still cheap. Cmon Sony, we're ready for OLED.

^.^

bird1988

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @EnigmaNemesis: It would improve, but PSP has suffered greatly due to pirating (Come on, seriously it seems like everyone hacked their psp and plays roms and pirates their games), and you will also have the stigma that PSP has no games.

Kyle81

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> what are you guys commmenting on? it's a rumor, you don't have a picture, you haven't used it yet, you have nothing but a few words on paper that have no meaning. why get upset and rant and rave about pure speculation. the psp rocks now, and whatever they do for a redesign WILL NOT be more crippled. If you compare the DS as a piece of hardware to the PSP as a piece of hardware.... there is no competition. PSP is the victor.

And why do people complain saying this is what it should have been years ago... i won't even go into the many things wrong with the logic behind those type of statements in leiu of the other statements made.

Let's think with our heads people and help the gaming industry, not stiffle it by pissing in the wind with stupid comments, speculation and fanboy based hate. lets grow, lets play, lets have fun!

iNime

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Kyle81:

That is why if the PSP was the same price as the DS, the PSP would sell shitloads as well.

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Random-J: But there is a ton of good software for the PSP, seriously people just don't care. Good game comes out, "oh that looks good, too bad it's on the PSP"......

You see it constantly, any decent or good psp gets the same responses.

Kyle81

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I'll choke someone if this thing is coming out with a flip screen.

Screw flip screens, be it Gameboy or PSP.

My take on the perfect Handheld: Take the NDS, remove the ridiculous screen on top, stretch the screen size and make it really flat!

There you go, a perfect Oldskool Gameboy, the way it should have always been.

The Gameboy Micro might have been a good step into the right direction, but it's just freaking tiny! It might work for Japanese customers who don't mind since "tiny" is the new "cute" there, but for a normal human being it's a pain to play on (Above all the screen size. Half of the GBA's? What where they thinking?).

If the new PSP will have a flip screen it will look like the retarded bastard baby of an NDS with a PSP. Which brings me to my point: That Idea won't improve anything, ergo -> IT WON'T SELL!

Leave the design as it is! Make it flat, ok. Give it Onboard Memory, fine. But please, I beg you Sony, drop the flip screen idea!

THE SALE NUMBERS ARE ALREADY BAD ENOUGH! DON'T MAKE THINGS WORSE!

PS: Drop the damn price to 160 bucks. It will help a lot. Really.

/end handheld rant (Sorry, had to get that off my chest)

Klappstuhl

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> As long as the screen is the same size it's all good. I'll be a little sad if this is true, though: I loved the original PSP design. I think it's the sleekest system ever produced.

Here's hoping the PSP Slim will be even more sleek.

Do Kesubei

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Aftershock14520:

Yeah because they all don't do it!

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> PSP Slim is what "PSP" regularly should of been. Lets see if Sony can fix the contact pad at least. I pisses me off how Sony released smaller versions of PSP and PS2 just so they can keep the price up high, but the technology cost the same.

Aftershock14520

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Kisai:

Well it is the internet after all, and Kotaku. Cant have Sony spin without a bit of disappointment in it.

:-p

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> "...but is only providing 4GB of on-board memory - though Rumor Reporter does mention that could change."

Only? ONLY?! Brian, what the heck is wrong with you? 4GB of internal memory is bloody awesome. That's incredible!

Kisai

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> slot loading umds? that would be cool if the UMDs weren't in a caddy. Hmmm, this revelation kinda took the wind out of my sails for the new PSP. I was in it more for the faster load times and a LED screen.


bummer, i may stick with the original. Hopefully sony can spice up the deal a bit.

Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @bird1988:

If it had an OLED you would not afford the PSP!

:-p

[clearly sarcasm, dunno your income]

EnigmaNemesis

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> sony is missing on some major points...1st 2nd analog stick, 2nd better wifi(b/g), better controls....i personally cant wait for a redesign...i really hope sony make it worthwhile for me to buy the redesign.

Dante18

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> If this shit does not have an OLED screen then I'm not buying a new PSP.

bird1988

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> They should make a Psp2 and redesign it to compete with the iPhone. Include a multi-touch screen...

mustang

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @StupidDufus: It's not like Sony's public image can get any worse.

If it received a second analog stick, and I was able to have a portable that could play Metal Gear without a cramp inducing camera system, the PSP might become my favorite hand-held.

Cwolf267

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Without faster load times, I don't even care about this at all. Couldn't it preload an entire UMD with 4GB internal memory? No, of course not, that makes way too much sense.

supercrap

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> A sidekick style flip screen seems silly to me. I mean, clamshell would be fine, but that's relatively simple from an engineering standpoint, I cannot help but to think that the flip-feature would only serve to increase the number of things that could go wrong.

4gigs is more likely if all they're doing is music and game saves. However, is Sony is planning on introducing a feature to cache part of the UMD onto the internal flash, then I'm thinking they would go with 8.

I mean, sure, even caching 250MB of a disks data would speed up load times dramatically and increase battery life, but caching something like 500MB would have a much, much greater effect.

WolvenOne

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Man you scared the hell out of me! I didn't read the article properly the first time and thought there was a new rumour stating warhawk was in trouble... you were of course talking about a six month old rumour

*phew*

Astrofox

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Cwolf267:
Well, if they were to include a second analog stick, newer games would use it, right? What about people with the old/original PSP that don't have this new stick? Would Sony force consumers to buy the resdesign?

Sounds like a bum move to do such a thing.

StupidDufus

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I sometimes wonder whether or not Sony is making controlled fake leaks about the PSP so the company can figure out who its moles are.

"Let's see... we let Randy and Flora see a "sidekickesque" mockup, Tobias and Brenda will hear about the LED screen, and we'll leak to Cameron an 8GB flash memory spec."

And I meant to reference the mylo; sorry for using the uncouth "Mylo" for a proper noun.

MaxVest

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Sony need to sort out marketing the PSP effectively and getting some decent software released for the damn thing. Making it slimmer won't do jack.

Random J

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Cwolf267: Nope. Womp, womp, womp.

MrAwesome

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @Mit:
I highly doubt sony won't do anything about the homebrew with the new psp's mother board or something like that, well, if this rumor its true

Evilv6

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> No second analog stick? Nice try Sony.

Cwolf267

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> PS to PSOne.

PS2 to PSTwo.

So, I guess

PSP to PSPee.

Stratovarius

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> PS to PSOne.

PS2 to PStwo.

So, I guess

PSP to PSPee.

Stratovarius

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> If they manage to get this one right, I'll buy one. I still wish they'd do it clamshell, though. Of course they'd take heat about it being a DS ripoff to some extent, but at least I wouldn't have to worry about the screen on my $170 portable getting all scratched up.

0x15e

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Not sure what to think now. I'm still kinda excited but I was kind of wanting a much bigger reduction of load times. Not to sure what the "sidekick" thing means, hopefully Sony will still wow us. My PSP game collection is starting to rival DS collection (but both combined don't hold a candle to my GBA collection).

angry_gamer

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Im gonna sit on the fence on this one, until some real report / picture comes out for it.

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> This sounds a bit like a Mylo, and a little more believable from a price/feature perspective than the previous rumors.

MaxVest

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> @SanjiX:
This is exactly why vdieo game companies hate rumors.
If the rumor is wrong, people get mad at the game company, not the rumor-starters.

...and its "you're"

ascii42

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> The flip-design wouldn't be a complete shock. Especially if past rumors include a change to the control layout. A more clean looking PSP? I thought the PSP looked clean enough already.

KingBroly

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> This one sounds more credible than the first revealing though. I don't know about the whole sidekick thing though. I'm guessing that would make the system less wide, and conceal the buttons under the screen, so you can watch videos with just the screen and no buttons.

But, that seems like it would be less comfortable to play, like the GBASP was. Your hands would be closer together, but maybe they'd still be a reasonable distance apart...

I don't get the whole onboard memory thing. 4GB seems like a lot, especially to go from no memory, to 4GB. You'd think they'd just pack like, a gig on, so that you'll keep buying memory stick pro duos, because 4GB would surely killed the sales of those.

However, that would make it easier on the homebrew/piraters so they wouldn't have to buy memory sticks :P And homebrew with emulators is one of the main reasons I'll be picking one of these up (most likely).

But still, that's more reason for them not to include all that memory >_>

Mit

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> The first revealing sounded alot better than this one.

8 GB to 4 GB isn't much of loss, no one cared about the camera, and the UMD loading times won't be much better... eh... I also noticed that it switched from August-September to Fall '07.

Sony, your losing us again.

SanjiX

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Wow. I was excited about the redesign with that other post; now not so much. We'll see once more information is available.

womfalcs3

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> I'm waiting for the official release. Hopefully by this Christmas, because I want one for the Remote Play alone.

PapaBear434

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> Well, that rumor sucks. Any want for the redesigned PSP I had is now out the window with this "update" ; ;... I was actually pumped to go out and buy a PSP with the last rumor that hit, what with the included 8GB internal memory, better screen and battery life, etc...

Not sure if I like the "sidekick" idea, I like the PSP design as is, and to make it like the DS? WTF >.<... Here's to hoping RR is completely wrong and doesn't have any idea what the hell they're talking about, 'cause if it ends up like this, no PSP for me ; ;

drkXsl

]]> <![CDATA[Further PSP Slim Details]]> hmmm. the only thing that dissappoints me is how they are still using LCDs.

I didnt really care if it had 8 or 4 gb of internal memory, I doubt I will ever fill them up since I have an ipod and such.

I hope it has a longer battery how they state and a brighter screen to match up with the DS Lite. I hope they add a new title to it like PSP slim, It would make it sell better for some people.

cant wait for E3

White-Sharingan

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