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Sony Next Generation Portable Wrap-Up

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After months of rumors and leaks, Sony has finally taken the wraps off one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry--a successor to the PSP that is currently codenamed Next Generation Portable. GameSpot was on hand at the portable's unveiling in Tokyo last night and covered the handheld's debut in depth.

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The Hardware

On the outside, the device looks similar to the original PSP, but it has some key differences. The analog nub has been replaced with more pronounced analog sticks--two of them in fact--opening opportunities for more familiar control schemes. There are also two cameras on the system, one on the front and one on the back. Additionally, the screen on the front of the NGP (which uses OLED tech) is actually a touch screen similar to those found on various smartphones. There's also a touch pad on the back (think mouse pad) for more control opportunities.

For more on how the NGP looks and what's powering it, check out our hardware stories and video:

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Next Generation Portable First Look
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  2. Code Violet | 19 Minutes Of Official Gameplay | Reveal Trailer
  3. Venus Vacation PRISM - DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme - Official Accolade Trailer [VV Prism]
  4. Black Ops 6 & Warzone - Official High Art Event Pass Gameplay Trailer
  5. Diablo Immortal x Berserk | Struggler's Path Gameplay Trailer
  6. Ragnarok X: Next Generation - Official Launch Trailer
  7. Fortnite - Galactic Battle Cinematic Trailer
  8. Borderlands 4 - Official 18 Minute Gameplay Deep Dive Overview Trailer
  9. Borderlands 4 - Official New Release Date Reveal Gameplay Trailer
  10. Ra Ra BOOM - Official Boss Fight Gameplay Trailer
  11. THPS Fest Announcement Trailer | A Livestream Event
  12. Towerborne - Official Game Preview Launch Trailer

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The Games

At the NGP conference, a few developers were on hand to show their support for the system and demonstrate what it can do. Hideo Kojima showed a cutscene from Metal Gear Solid 4 that had been ported to the Next Generation Portable, and representatives from Epic were on hand to show the Unreal engine running on the system. A new Uncharted game was revealed (which is being developed under Naughty Dog's supervision), and a new Call of Duty was announced for the platform. Among the other games shown at the conference were Yakuza, Hot Shots Golf, and Little Deviants. That's just the beginning, though, because more than 80 third-party publishers have signed on to back the handheld.

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Uncharted NGP (PSP 2) Tokyo Press Conference Demo
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  4. Black Ops 6 & Warzone - Official High Art Event Pass Gameplay Trailer
  5. Diablo Immortal x Berserk | Struggler's Path Gameplay Trailer
  6. Ragnarok X: Next Generation - Official Launch Trailer
  7. Fortnite - Galactic Battle Cinematic Trailer
  8. Borderlands 4 - Official 18 Minute Gameplay Deep Dive Overview Trailer
  9. Borderlands 4 - Official New Release Date Reveal Gameplay Trailer
  10. Ra Ra BOOM - Official Boss Fight Gameplay Trailer
  11. THPS Fest Announcement Trailer | A Livestream Event
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Metal Gear Solid NGP (PSP 2) Unveiling Video
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  4. Black Ops 6 & Warzone - Official High Art Event Pass Gameplay Trailer
  5. Diablo Immortal x Berserk | Struggler's Path Gameplay Trailer
  6. Ragnarok X: Next Generation - Official Launch Trailer
  7. Fortnite - Galactic Battle Cinematic Trailer
  8. Borderlands 4 - Official 18 Minute Gameplay Deep Dive Overview Trailer
  9. Borderlands 4 - Official New Release Date Reveal Gameplay Trailer
  10. Ra Ra BOOM - Official Boss Fight Gameplay Trailer
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Guess who's offically NOT getting a 3DS? ME!!!

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Did they just copy and paste that cutscene from metal gear solid 4? Looking nice...

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PSP2 > 3DS

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you would think with all this advanced tech they could invest in a decent mic for the conference looks cool though

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Ugh, Sony fails again! When will Sony learn-- competition is stiff for portable gadgets. You have both the Nintendo 3DS and the ubiquitous Ipod Itouch vying for market shares, each attractively priced at roughly $300. Then you have the Sony NGP, which to this date has little third-party software support, purportedly launching anywhere from $300-$500? I don't understand the logic of this hardware. Most anybody who would be interested in the NGP already owns a PS3. Who would pay $300-$500 all over again to play old games that they can play at the comfort of their home for the same or even cheaper price? And how can it compete with the other gadgets that will be available on the market by Christmas time? Nintendo 3DS has a catchy gimmick with a no-glasses 3D screen and the nostalgia of N64 hits. Ipod Itouch, while not a gaming powerhouse, is priced lower and still sets the standards for non-gaming gadget usefulness. Would anyone seriously spend more money for the NGP when they can buy a 3DS/Ipod for a lower price? On the portable front, Sony is the Jaguar of gadgets.

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I think an MMO might be possible on this thing, it does have A LOT of social features...

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pretty damn powerful to run mgs4 like that, snake voice sounds weird though

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Please have a reasonable price, please have a reasonable price...

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They never actualy announced a Metal Gear...they just showed a ported cutscene from a 3 year old game

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Back in the GameBoy days one could only dream of such a thing. Now it's real and it's amazing. Day one buy for sure... unless it costs more than a console.

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this is the same position psp 1 was in , better graphics then ds , so i cant say they will be number one but ya who cares , im getting both ,

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this new PSP just killed 3DS before 3DS even came out

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Need it!

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WOW I WANT IT!

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Where can I preorder? ;)

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Graphics will be amazing with that OLED screen..

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cool, seems like a lot of potential

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