Another Sony announcement leaked. PSP Go! pics inside. New MGS, Gran Turismo PSP

Source: gaf

Leaked Qore vid.

Info from the Qore vid:

3.8" screen
43% lighter than previous version
16 Gig memory
Bluetooth support
No UMD
Downloads games and movies

NEW METAL GEAR SOLID FOR PSP!!
Gran Turismo PSP
LBP PSP (Footage in the Qore vid)
Jak & Dexter PSP (Footage in the Qore vid)

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*sigh* I'm getting sick and tired of these leaks.

You guys have already heard my take on it, but it bears repeating:

FAIL.

Looks cool but I already have 3 PSPS I hate how Nintendo started this hardware upgrade crap with the GBA. Now everyones following, before this hell there were 2 PS2 one PS1 one Xbox, now everyone makes how manyversions? I have lost track and am out of money:( Sure they had a few revisions but they were basically the same, now the differences between versions is much more varied and confusing.

Looks cool but I already have 3 PSPS I hate how Nintendo started this hardware upgrade crap with the GBA. .

_Bear

I dunno... I was looking to buy a PSP soon, but the lack of a UMD drive means there is no chance I'm going to buy this. Why would I buy the system that is practically identical, but plays less games? It just doesn't make sense.

You guys have already heard my take on it, but it bears repeating:

FAIL.

Shame-usBlackley

Aside from the unforgivable lack of a second analog stick, I honestly dont see whats so FAIL about it.

I dunno... I was looking to buy a PSP soon, but the lack of a UMD drive means there is no chance I'm going to buy this. Why would I buy the system that is practically identical, but plays less games? It just doesn't make sense.

AtomicTangerine

I am sure they will be offering their entire lineup on either the PSN store on instore kiosks.

it would be moronic if they dont.

[QUOTE="AtomicTangerine"]

I dunno... I was looking to buy a PSP soon, but the lack of a UMD drive means there is no chance I'm going to buy this. Why would I buy the system that is practically identical, but plays less games? It just doesn't make sense.

S0lidSnake

I am sure they'll offering their entire lineup on either the PSN store on instore kiosks.

it would be moronic if they dont.

Yeah, but what about third-parties? I mean, there is no way they can get EVERYBODY on board. Considering the old PSP can already play all the downloadable stuff, I just don't get the point of this new one.

It looks pretty nice but I just hope its more comfortable to use than the old PSP's.

[QUOTE="S0lidSnake"]

[QUOTE="AtomicTangerine"]

I dunno... I was looking to buy a PSP soon, but the lack of a UMD drive means there is no chance I'm going to buy this. Why would I buy the system that is practically identical, but plays less games? It just doesn't make sense.

AtomicTangerine

I am sure they'll offering their entire lineup on either the PSN store on instore kiosks.

it would be moronic if they dont.

Yeah, but what about third-parties? I mean, there is no way they can get EVERYBODY on board. Considering the old PSP can already play all the downloadable stuff, I just don't get the point of this new one.

I dont know what Sony has planned, but I'm sure....

Actually see this is why I dont like announcement leaks. Who knows what Sony is planning to do with the older UMD based games, they could've revealed their plans at E3 alongside this new PSP but now thanks to this leak we have no clue how they're going to do it.

Anyway, putting games up on the PSP store cant be that hard. It's not like it's a port or anything. If anything reading data from the onboard flash memory would make the loading times much faster.

[QUOTE="_Bear"]

Looks cool but I already have 3 PSPS I hate how Nintendo started this hardware upgrade crap with the GBA. .

Skylock00

They also killed the industry. :P

[QUOTE="Shame-usBlackley"]

You guys have already heard my take on it, but it bears repeating:

FAIL.

S0lidSnake

Aside from the unforgivable lack of a second analog stick, I honestly dont see whats so FAIL about it.

You said it yourself. If you're going to redesign a PSP, you can't leave out the single thing that makes it hard to play games on.

Besides, it's butt ugly. It looks like a pug dog.

I'd like to see a clear pic of the screen. If its a big improvement over the PSP-2000 (I picked up a second PSP after my youngest accidently dropped my launch PSP down the stairs) I'll pick it up provided there is some sort of UMD transfer mechanism.

Full Qore Vid at gametrailers. it's funny to see them talk about this stuff as being top secret in the vid. :lol:

Apparently the new PSP is 43% lighter than PSP 3000 which also was 20% lighter than PSP 2000 which was 20% lighter than the original PSP which means PSP GO weighs nothing.

New MGS PO for PSP... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dvader654

And made by the MGS4 team.

Do NOT want.:P

I don't like the new look at all, nor do I like the positioning of the analog nub. I just hope that all these new features won't make it twice as expensive but they probably will anyway. At Best Buy, a 16 GB memory stick would cost you about a hundred smackeroos, so I'm not sure how Sony can fit that all in without jacking up the price two-fold. People aren't going to pay $300+ for a videogame handheld, especially when there are much cheaper alternatives. BladesOfAthena

Actually that seems to be Sony's strategy. According to the new Qore video, they're keeping PSP 3000 in the market which can still play UMD based games. However, if you're looking for a more "premium" product then PSP Go is for you.

[QUOTE="dvader654"]New MGS PO for PSP... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Shame-usBlackley

Do NOT want.:P

For once, me and you completely agree on something.

Actually that seems to be Sony's strategy. According to the new Qore video, they're keeping PSP 3000 in the market which can still play UMD based games. However, if you're looking for a more "premium" product then PSP Go is for you.

S0lidSnake

How's that "premium" strategy been working for Sony so far with the original PSP and the PS3?

Look, the reality of the situation here is that they're trying to revive a dead platform here, and the GO simply isn't going to do that if it's just a squished PSP with on board memory. I applaud them (and I almost want to buy one just to show them support in this regard) for putting the pirates out of business, but if they think they can release a system at a *premium price with the same name as a system that has been a commercial failure in a crap economy that isn't buying a whole ton of ANYTHING right now, then they're even dumber than I thought.

* -- I'm going under the assumption that "premium" means at or close to 200 smackers.

[QUOTE="Shame-usBlackley"]

[QUOTE="dvader654"]New MGS PO for PSP...OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!S0lidSnake

Do NOT want.:P

For once, me and you completely agree on something.

Hey, I liked Uncharted! And I'm digging inFamous! So that's THREE things! :P

[QUOTE="S0lidSnake"]

Actually that seems to be Sony's strategy. According to the new Qore video, they're keeping PSP 3000 in the market which can still play UMD based games. However, if you're looking for a more "premium" product then PSP Go is for you.

Shame-usBlackley

How's that "premium" strategy been working for Sony so far with the original PSP and the PS3?

Look, the reality of the situation here is that they're trying to revive a dead platform here, and the GO simply isn't going to do that if it's just a squished PSP with on board memory. I applaud them (and I almost want to buy one just to show them support in this regard) for putting the pirates out of business, but if they think they can release a system at a *premium price with the same name as a system that has been a commercial failure in a crap economy that isn't buying a whole ton of ANYTHING right now, then they're even dumber than I thought.

* -- I'm going under the assumption that "premium" means at or close to 200 smackers.

Oh dont get me wrong. I think the permium strategy is beyond stupid (especially if they're looking to "revive" it like you said they are). I guess I should've made it clear in my original reply to Blades.

From an ergonomics point of view, that new design looks really hard to play because it is so small; it looks like you'd get cramp in your hands from trying to play it.

Nonetheless, it does look good, I must say.

EDIT: I see Sony have caught on to the monosyllable trend :lol:

That render of Gran Turismo Portable is from 2004. You can watch it on this site. That game is a "Duke Nukem Forever" title. I wouldn't get my hopes too high if I were you.

That render of Gran Turismo Portable is from 2004. You can watch it on this site. That game is a "Duke Nukem Forever" title. I wouldn't get my hopes too high if I were you.

shinian

They seem to enjoy dangling that game in front of us like a carrot tied to a fishing pole. Chances are, that game will probably never see the light of day. :lol:

That render of Gran Turismo Portable is from 2004. You can watch it on this site. That game is a "Duke Nukem Forever" title. I wouldn't get my hopes too high if I were you.

shinian

Eh, Gran Turismo got boring after GT3 anyway. I want more info on Jak and Daxter.

That analogue stick looks pretty awful. It's poorly placed and too sunk in.

Still, it will be neat to finally get Gran Turismo. Wasn't it supposed to be among the launch games for the original PSP?

You guys have already heard my take on it, but it bears repeating:

FAIL.

Shame-usBlackley

I dunno... I was looking to buy a PSP soon, but the lack of a UMD drive means there is no chance I'm going to buy this. Why would I buy the system that is practically identical, but plays less games? It just doesn't make sense.

AtomicTangerine

[QUOTE="S0lidSnake"]

Actually that seems to be Sony's strategy. According to the new Qore video, they're keeping PSP 3000 in the market which can still play UMD based games. However, if you're looking for a more "premium" product then PSP Go is for you.

Shame-usBlackley

How's that "premium" strategy been working for Sony so far with the original PSP and the PS3?

Look, the reality of the situation here is that they're trying to revive a dead platform here, and the GO simply isn't going to do that if it's just a squished PSP with on board memory. I applaud them (and I almost want to buy one just to show them support in this regard) for putting the pirates out of business, but if they think they can release a system at a *premium price with the same name as a system that has been a commercial failure in a crap economy that isn't buying a whole ton of ANYTHING right now, then they're even dumber than I thought.

* -- I'm going under the assumption that "premium" means at or close to 200 smackers.

There are valid criticisms to be leveled at the PSP, but considering its been profitable since a year after its release and has sold north of 50 million systems, commercial failure isn't one of them.

I've pronounced the platform dead in the past (after the first quarter of 2008 nothing was released the rest of the year) but given the quality of recent releases and the promise of games int he pipeline like a full version of Soul Caliber, Tekken 6, Parasite Eve 3, Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman.. its safe to say the PSP has risen from the dead.

Man I knew this was a dumb idea...with no UMD drive they are gonna alienate the potential customers that don't have ready access to wireless networks...although I guess it won't be too bad if they keep selling the PSP-3000 along with it the way the DS Lite and the DSi are being sold together...but come 4 revisions of the same system? I don't even think Nintendo did that with the GBA IIRC.

IMO they woulda been better off just making the PSP2 instead.

Man I knew this was a dumb idea...with no UMD drive they are gonna alienate the potential customers that don't have ready access to wireless networks...although I guess it won't be too bad if they keep selling the PSP-3000 along with it the way the DS Lite and the DSi are being sold together...but come 4 revisions of the same system? I don't even think Nintendo did that with the GBA IIRC.

IMO they woulda been better off just making the PSP2 instead.

Gamefan1986

What are you taking about? As it stands, one can download PSP games to one'scomputer or PS3(via PSN) and upload them to the PSP using a USB cord. In my experience that tends to be faster than downloading straight to PSP (I have no idea how fast a PSP's modem is, but its not as fast as that of my PS3 or PC).

[QUOTE="Shame-usBlackley"]

[QUOTE="S0lidSnake"]

Actually that seems to be Sony's strategy. According to the new Qore video, they're keeping PSP 3000 in the market which can still play UMD based games. However, if you're looking for a more "premium" product then PSP Go is for you.

CarnageHeart

How's that "premium" strategy been working for Sony so far with the original PSP and the PS3?

Look, the reality of the situation here is that they're trying to revive a dead platform here, and the GO simply isn't going to do that if it's just a squished PSP with on board memory. I applaud them (and I almost want to buy one just to show them support in this regard) for putting the pirates out of business, but if they think they can release a system at a *premium price with the same name as a system that has been a commercial failure in a crap economy that isn't buying a whole ton of ANYTHING right now, then they're even dumber than I thought.

* -- I'm going under the assumption that "premium" means at or close to 200 smackers.

There are valid criticisms to be leveled at the PSP, but considering its been profitable since a year after its release and has sold north of 50 million systems, commercial failure isn't one of them.

I've pronounced the platform dead in the past (after the first quarter of 2008 nothing was released the rest of the year) but given the quality of recent releases and the promise of games int he pipeline like a full version of Soul Caliber, Tekken 6, Parasite Eve 3, Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman.. its safe to say the PSP has risen from the dead.

I LIKE it!

[QUOTE="Gamefan1986"]

Man I knew this was a dumb idea...with no UMD drive they are gonna alienate the potential customers that don't have ready access to wireless networks...although I guess it won't be too bad if they keep selling the PSP-3000 along with it the way the DS Lite and the DSi are being sold together...but come 4 revisions of the same system? I don't even think Nintendo did that with the GBA IIRC.

IMO they woulda been better off just making the PSP2 instead.

CarnageHeart

What are you taking about? As it stands, one can download PSP games to one'scomputer or PS3(via PSN) and upload them to the PSP using a USB cord. In my experience that tends to be faster than downloading straight to PSP (I have no idea how fast a PSP's modem is, but its not as fast as that of my PS3 or PC).

OK either you misunderstood me or the way I typed didn't really get what I was trying to say across. With no UMD drive they are cutting out the part of the consumer base that doesn't use the PSP and the Internet...I've had my PSP for like 2 years but I've only started putting thing from the internet onto it for the past 3 months. There are many more PSPs out there then there are PS3s, and not everyone (along with me) has reliable access to wireless networks or hotspots, meaning that a bunch of people will not be able to use it.

But as I said, the fact they are are going to keep selling the other versions of the PSP make all of that moot.

Watch the PSP Go in youtube HD.

The Qore chick is looking extra hot in this episode. :D

[QUOTE="CarnageHeart"]

[QUOTE="Gamefan1986"]

Man I knew this was a dumb idea...with no UMD drive they are gonna alienate the potential customers that don't have ready access to wireless networks...although I guess it won't be too bad if they keep selling the PSP-3000 along with it the way the DS Lite and the DSi are being sold together...but come 4 revisions of the same system? I don't even think Nintendo did that with the GBA IIRC.

IMO they woulda been better off just making the PSP2 instead.

Gamefan1986

What are you taking about? As it stands, one can download PSP games to one'scomputer or PS3(via PSN) and upload them to the PSP using a USB cord. In my experience that tends to be faster than downloading straight to PSP (I have no idea how fast a PSP's modem is, but its not as fast as that of my PS3 or PC).

OK either you misunderstood me or the way I typed didn't really get what I was trying to say across. With no UMD drive they are cutting out the part of the consumer base that doesn't use the PSP and the Internet...I've had my PSP for like 2 years but I've only started putting thing from the internet onto it for the past 3 months. There are many more PSPs out there then there are PS3s, and not everyone (along with me) has reliable access to wireless networks or hotspots, meaning that a bunch of people will not be able to use it.

But as I said, the fact they are are going to keep selling the other versions of the PSP make all of that moot.

Watch the PSP Go in youtube HD.

The Qore chick is looking extra hot in this episode. :D

S0lidSnake

Thats Veronica Belmont, in case you were wondering.

If the PSP Go solves the piracy problem for good, maybe developers will start making more PSP games from here on out. I was always so bummed out that the PSP never had more quality RPGs. But with PSP Go, maybe we'll see more good ones. With that hope in mind, I think the PSP Go will be beneficial in the long run.ASK_Story

I don't think we've really seen what the PSP base is, but I don't think people who have been pirating games are going to stop and buy a GO because of some flash of conscience. The thing is, the PSP has never millions upon millions of systems out there (double that of the PS3 or 360 or COMBINED if you prefer) and it's hard to believe that every buyer (or even a plurality of them) are pirating games. Yet NO PSP software shows up on the charts. Ever. Not even God of War if I remember right. I think piracy is a HUGE problem for the PSP in its current state (and I just hate those a holes anyway), but the bigger problem in my eyes is the same one that plagues the PS3 to a lesser degree -- Sony doesn't know who is buying one and what they're buying it for. This is the inherent risk you run when you develop a platform based around the "multimedia" mindset, because it makes problems from a software standpoint tougher to diagnose. For example, if someone bought a PS3 as a blu-ray player, they're probably not ever going to buy a game, so having that person in the aggregate throws off the software numbers, because that person isn't going to buy ANY game.

As for the PSP's demise being called too early, I'd be happy to be wrong, but I've never seen a system in such bad shape from a developer and release standpoint do anything buy sink. The last time I looked at EB's upcoming release page for the PSP it was only a page and a half long. Perhaps not dead, but on life support with one foot in the grave and they're calling for the priest.

Thisperfectly sums up the GO announcement.

[QUOTE="Gamefan1986"]

[QUOTE="CarnageHeart"]

What are you taking about? As it stands, one can download PSP games to one'scomputer or PS3(via PSN) and upload them to the PSP using a USB cord. In my experience that tends to be faster than downloading straight to PSP (I have no idea how fast a PSP's modem is, but its not as fast as that of my PS3 or PC).

BladesOfAthena

OK either you misunderstood me or the way I typed didn't really get what I was trying to say across. With no UMD drive they are cutting out the part of the consumer base that doesn't use the PSP and the Internet...I've had my PSP for like 2 years but I've only started putting thing from the internet onto it for the past 3 months. There are many more PSPs out there then there are PS3s, and not everyone (along with me) has reliable access to wireless networks or hotspots, meaning that a bunch of people will not be able to use it.

But as I said, the fact they are are going to keep selling the other versions of the PSP make all of that moot.

Yea I know, and all I was saying was that IF they were only going to sell the Go, then they would be cutting out customers, but since they are still going to sell the UMD equipped PSP, then none of it matters, this will only be for the people who just want digital only content.

Thisperfectly sums up the GO announcement.

Shame-usBlackley

Nope, Joke Fail vids dont count.

This however sums it up pretty well.

Thisperfectly sums up the GO announcement.

Shame-usBlackley

:lol:

Bah too many redesigns, they should focus on PSP2 instead.

:?

Nope, Joke Fail vids dont count.

This however sums it pretty well.

S0lidSnake

Aside from the unforgivable lack of a second analog stick, I honestly dont see whats so FAIL about it.

S0lidSnake

:?

[QUOTE="S0lidSnake"]

Nope, Joke Fail vids dont count.

This however sums it up pretty well.

BladesOfAthena

Aside from the unforgivable lack of a second analog stick, I honestly dont see whats so FAIL about it.

S0lidSnake

:?

Stay out of the FAIL Wars Blades. I'm warning you.

:P

Stay out of the FAIL Wars Blades. I'm warning you.

:P

S0lidSnake

HA! Make me!

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