PSP2 officially announced (now with pics)
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I am not buying it unless they make it compatible with PSP1 games somehow. I broke my PSP and now I can't play games on it anymore 
That's the point I'm trying make; I don't think people buy handhelds for a console experience.Mornelithe said:
The reason why Apple and Nintendo are so succesful with their handhelds is not because of triple A bockbusters with high end graphics, but because of simple and addictive pick-up-and-play type games. That's what handhelds are most suited for.
I think Sony has taken a different stance with the PSP2, the PSP wanted to be everyones friend and didn't do a very good job of it, there was a better device for everything it did, its main and still best focus was gaming. This is why Sony can afford to make PSP2 bigger once it can still fit in a pocket, as this time I think they are focusing mainly on gaming, and you'll realise the size makes sense, no point having HD visuals on a tiny screen where they'll go unappreciated. Thus the reason for trophies, messaging etc.
I must admit though, Sony did do all the things people AND I wanted for PSP, they added touch screen because they realised that innovative gaming comes from innovative control systems, which is why sixaxis interests me. They have the store on there from the start, so people can get downloading from the get go and not lack games to play if it plays PSP games and Minis, they added a messenger service, which is what the original PSP should have had, as gamers want to keep in touch with thier friends, which is why the touch pad again comes in useful, the PSP keyboard was a nightmare.
There is a browser from the looks of it, but how good this will be is yet to be seen, they added two nubs instead of one, so FPS titles and others will seem a whole lot easier now with more fluid camera control.
There is a built in cam on both the back and front, which is a must nowadays, no excuse considering DS has a cam. Trophy support gives me reason to replay games and the stats track will make those Socom Bravo Team 4 matches a whole lot more fun in future
The games lisiting so far is as expected, I'm just waiting to see some innovation with the new device, the price and the battery life. If all of these 3 things come through alright, they have my purchase.
I'm both happy and worried about the porting idea though. Happy because HD games are expensive and making them on PSP would turn developers off if it doesnt have a mass audience to appeal to, so porting from PS3 to PSP is easy, but worried because games will just probably be restricted to PS3 ports, except ones made by Sony first party studios
I must admit though, Sony did do all the things people AND I wanted for PSP, they added touch screen because they realised that innovative gaming comes from innovative control systems, which is why sixaxis interests me. They have the store on there from the start, so people can get downloading from the get go and not lack games to play if it plays PSP games and Minis, they added a messenger service, which is what the original PSP should have had, as gamers want to keep in touch with thier friends, which is why the touch pad again comes in useful, the PSP keyboard was a nightmare.
There is a browser from the looks of it, but how good this will be is yet to be seen, they added two nubs instead of one, so FPS titles and others will seem a whole lot easier now with more fluid camera control.
There is a built in cam on both the back and front, which is a must nowadays, no excuse considering DS has a cam. Trophy support gives me reason to replay games and the stats track will make those Socom Bravo Team 4 matches a whole lot more fun in future
The games lisiting so far is as expected, I'm just waiting to see some innovation with the new device, the price and the battery life. If all of these 3 things come through alright, they have my purchase.
I'm both happy and worried about the porting idea though. Happy because HD games are expensive and making them on PSP would turn developers off if it doesnt have a mass audience to appeal to, so porting from PS3 to PSP is easy, but worried because games will just probably be restricted to PS3 ports, except ones made by Sony first party studios
L1/R1 are on the top. L2/R2 are on the back. I think. Click the "spoiler" button in the OP.tanis1lionheart said:Looks like it's only L1/R2 - I'm mostly nitpicking.Guy Jackson said:
ANd thats why they added connectivity for Andriod phones. This means that the PSP2 can play all those mobile games. Don't quote me on this though I read something to this degree somewhere... I'l look for a linkCasual Shinji said:
I disagree. Personally I'd love a console in my pocket, but never mind me - look at the App Store! It's been filling up with increasingly console-esque titles for years, and they sell very well.Casual Shinji said:
I think that's the stigma that comes with handheld gaming, I used to think that as well before I got my hands on my very own PSP. I think for casuals this is the usual perception of handheld gaming, after all, they don't really want anything too in depth, but for me, once I started playing Socom for example on PSP, joined a clan, got really into the game and started raising stats, you soon realise that gaming on handhelds doesn't JUST have to be pick up and play. To this day, I wouldn't put any casual experience on a handheld above the fun I had playing God of war on PSP or Socom or Monster Hunter, none of which were pick up and play games, but all of which kept me immersed on long journeys. I only wish more thought process was given to the fact that my journeys aren't always going to be long, if there were more save anywhere features, this would be great, luckily PSP had a standby mode.Casual Shinji said:
I've looked at a few and it looks like the PSP L/R buttons.Guy Jackson said:L1/R1 are on the top. L2/R2 are on the back. I think. Click the "spoiler" button in the OP.tanis1lionheart said:Looks like it's only L1/R2 - I'm mostly nitpicking.Guy Jackson said:
But, that could change in the final design or a 3rd party clip on.
I think there are just L/R buttons, those black "buttons" on the back are just for better grip. But you could utilise the rear touchpad as L2/R2 buttonstanis1lionheart said:I've looked at a few and it looks like the PSP L/R buttons.Guy Jackson said:L1/R1 are on the top. L2/R2 are on the back. I think. Click the "spoiler" button in the OP.tanis1lionheart said:Looks like it's only L1/R2 - I'm mostly nitpicking.Guy Jackson said:
But, that could change in the final design or a 3rd party clip on.
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I've never really needed high-end graphics for a handheld. The main reason being, this thing will probably cost as much as PS3s do now!
Between this and the 3DS, I'll take the latter, mainly because of the lineup. Both console's GPS feature will probably be underused anywhere other than Japan though.
And NGP? I wish that Next-Gen buzzword would die already...
Between this and the 3DS, I'll take the latter, mainly because of the lineup. Both console's GPS feature will probably be underused anywhere other than Japan though.
And NGP? I wish that Next-Gen buzzword would die already...
Only way I will ever get one is if it is cracked. Same goes for the 3DS. Otherwise I am happy with the PSP I have now.
Nintendo picked a really bad time to gamble. With 3-5 hours of battery life they brought themselves into comparable territory with the PSP2. I'm sure they'll still sell the DSi though, which will cover long battery life, but basically they're now competing on graphics - they're banking on 3D vs HD and portability.
The PSP2 sounds like it might be a bit big to fit in the pocket, but for people who share a TV, having your own personal game system is nice, and if they're going that way, the 5" screen is good. For a while I was actually considering buying a PSP for that reason - I didn't have a TV at all.
It might really end up being that Nintendo Got Pwned.
The PSP2 sounds like it might be a bit big to fit in the pocket, but for people who share a TV, having your own personal game system is nice, and if they're going that way, the 5" screen is good. For a while I was actually considering buying a PSP for that reason - I didn't have a TV at all.
It might really end up being that Nintendo Got Pwned.
I doubt Nintendo is going anywhere. My concern with 3DS is that the people I've spoken to already recently bought a DSI and aren't interested enough to invest in another new more expensive DS just for 3D visuals. Who's to say that opinion won't change when the time comes, but Nintendo's rampage of releasing the next version every two years might shoot them in the foot
Then again, its not as if Sony can say much, for every DS, theres been a new PSP
PSP 1000 - DS PHAT
PSP 2000 - DS LITE
PSP 3000 - DSI
PSP GO - DSI XL
PSP2 - 3DS
So yeah, you can see my point
Then again, its not as if Sony can say much, for every DS, theres been a new PSP
PSP 1000 - DS PHAT
PSP 2000 - DS LITE
PSP 3000 - DSI
PSP GO - DSI XL
PSP2 - 3DS
So yeah, you can see my point