Author Topic: psp redesign on the horizon (Read 1751 times)

Himu · « **on:** June 09, 2007, 02:44:54 PM »

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Back in March, we brought word of a new and improved PlayStation Portable. But what good are the rumblings of new hardware without some of the details? Today, thanks to several sources close to Sony, we bring you that nitty gritty as the redesigned Playstation Portable nears completion.

Keep in mind this isn't Playstation Portable 2, but rather a redesign of the original, so it will be sporting the same internal hardware. But that's about the only thing that hasn't changed. The new Playstation Portable will have a much slimmer design, thanks mostly to a new LED screen that will deliver an ultra-crisp image but take up far less space. That LED also helps pump up the battery life of this sexy new model, which can last as much as four times longer than the original PSP. While the new PSP still makes use of the UMD drive, it will be a faster version and to help speed up loadtimes and gameplay, the portable will come packed with 8GBs of internal flash memory. Finally, the PSP's much maligned buttons have been revamped and the D-Pad has gotten a major overhaul, giving portable gamers something more like a Playstation 3 D-pad to play with.

The company is still trying to decide whether or not they want to include a built-in camera, as they weigh whether the cost of adding the device will be worth the benefit to gamers. Our money is on no camera because of the competitive price issues. Those of you holding out for a touchscreen are, unfortunately, going to have to wait, though word has it that it will most like make an appearance in Sony's next portable gaming device. While the new PSP will remain black, Sony is still trying to decide whether it will have a glossy or matte finish.

The final price for this new PSP hasn't been set, but Sony is hoping to sell it for under $170 or so. Manufacturing should commence in the upcoming weeks, and the product is going to be officially unveiled at this year's E3. The sale date being tossed around is August, but don't be surprised if it's pushed back to September. What's this reworked PSP called? It doesn't have a name as of yet, but may we suggest "PSP Slim"? Brian Ashcraft

Source: Kotaku

I am going to get this.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2007, 02:51:51 PM »

No one else is

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2007, 03:02:49 PM »

i am, might get two of 'em

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2007, 03:11:23 PM »

hope its hackable

Third · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2007, 03:26:25 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on June 09, 2007, 03:11:23 PM

hope its hackable

True that.

But it will be, of course.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2007, 03:53:06 PM »

hope it's not hackable

Yeti · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:02:29 PM »

I thought that there were no more E3s?

tiesto · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2007, 04:26:50 PM »

Holy shit, it seems with this system every one of my complaints with the original has been fixed... Awesome!!! Getting this the day it hits America.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:37:17 PM »

I'll probably try to sell mine off for $100 and throw down $70 for this one (if the price point stays true). I doubt it will though. I see it going for $250 + (like when the PSP was originally released)

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2007, 05:54:32 PM »

Um...E3 still exists. It happens in July now.

dsn2k · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:01:11 PM »

hopefully the PSP platform will finally be portable because the current one just ain't built for travel, content is also good so no complaints there.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:02:40 PM »

If its thinner and not as heavy...that would be awesome. I carry my current one in this windbreaker jacket...it weighs down the whole thing as if I had a rock in my pocket.

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:07:37 PM »

psp is heavy? It feels pretty light to me.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:09:18 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on June 09, 2007, 06:07:37 PM

psp is heavy? It feels pretty light to me.

Its fine if you want to carry it around in a backpack or something. But its way too bulky to have in a jacket or pants pocket. And is too heavy for like a sweater or a windbreaker (unless its a rigid jacket like a Leather Jacket). Either way, I would love a smaller redesign.

*Not "OMG ITS TOO HEAVY TO CARRY NEED TO LIFT SOME WEIGHTS" but heavy enough that its noticable.

Yeti · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:37:05 PM »

I thought that the last E3 was supposedly going to be the last one. When did they decide to just move it to July instead?

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on June 09, 2007, 06:37:05 PM

I thought that the last E3 was supposedly going to be the last one. When did they decide to just move it to July instead?

No, it wasn't the last one, it was the last one that was the E3 that we know it as. THis is a complete overhaul.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:41:21 PM »

The new E3 isn't as big but is open to the public.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:42:24 PM »

I thought it was business only.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2007, 08:59:16 PM »

I don't think it is to get more people to come.

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2007, 09:00:38 PM »

The E3 coming up is very strict

The E For All (or E4) is open to the public, and in October -- that's where I'll be!

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2007, 01:37:17 AM »

Quote from: Michelle the Fibber on June 09, 2007, 02:51:51 PM

No one else is

I am. I'd gladly trade in my current PSP for one of these babies.

Beezy · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2007, 01:53:05 AM »

If this redesign is true, then I'll finally get a PSP. Hopefully it won't take them too long to hack it.

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