New PSP. No right thumbstick?! COME ON!!

http://www.gamespot.com/news/blogs/rumor-control/909119209/26864429/umd-less-psp2-due-by-early-november.html

Sony is currently making a new PSP and it still has no right thumbstick! Sony has had FOUR FREAKING YEARS to put another thumbstick on the PSP and it hasn't been done yet! FOUR YEARS! Why hasn't this been done yet? That was like the number one complaint it's had, and it's long load times.

WHY!?

Okay first SONY HAS NOT CONFIRMED THIS. Purely rumors on the new PSP. While it might coem out it's not confirmed till E3. 2nd while the nub stick might nto be that good you get use to it. I rather they imporve on the stick they have over having 2 of them. It would be nice to have 2 but I don't think it's necessary. DarkMaster7991

+1

Everyone is freaking out about things like no UMD drive and no second analog stick, when the entire notion of a new PSP is still just a rumour. Relax folks, or you won't have the energy to freak out if it does happen later on. :P

But playing FPS or Third person shooterson the psp is weird. The X, O, Triangle, Square buttons could be used for different and more useful things like jumping, action buttons, melee, etc. having another stick would tighten the controls for better gameplay.

[QUOTE="DarkMaster7991"]Okay first SONY HAS NOT CONFIRMED THIS. Purely rumors on the new PSP. While it might coem out it's not confirmed till E3. 2nd while the nub stick might nto be that good you get use to it. I rather they imporve on the stick they have over having 2 of them. It would be nice to have 2 but I don't think it's necessary. eggknight

+1

Everyone is freaking out about things like no UMD drive and no second analog stick, when the entire notion of a new PSP is still just a rumour. Relax folks, or you won't have the energy to freak out if it does happen later on. :P

who knows. rumors can come true.

[QUOTE="eggknight"]

[QUOTE="DarkMaster7991"]Okay first SONY HAS NOT CONFIRMED THIS. Purely rumors on the new PSP. While it might coem out it's not confirmed till E3. 2nd while the nub stick might nto be that good you get use to it. I rather they imporve on the stick they have over having 2 of them. It would be nice to have 2 but I don't think it's necessary. WILL_423

+1

Everyone is freaking out about things like no UMD drive and no second analog stick, when the entire notion of a new PSP is still just a rumour. Relax folks, or you won't have the energy to freak out if it does happen later on. :P

who knows. rumors can come true.

Ok. I'll wait until it's confirmed to over react or not. :)

Ok. I'll wait until it's confirmed to over react or not. :)

WILL_423

Your alraedy out of "energy"

It's just annoying that Sony has come out with three different versions of the PSP and none of them have had a right thumbstick (original, Slim and lite, 3000). And now there's a rumor about a new one with a bunch of new gadgets on it and it supposedly(spelling?) will not have a right thumbstick.

Your alraedy out of "energy"

gamehippieabc

nope. :D

Just wait till it comes out people! gawd, nothing is proven yetblooddog28

I may be in the minority, but I don't think a second thumb stick is necessary, or even wanted. The current one isn't as responsive as it could be, especially for FPS games. If I want and FPS, I'll play on a console. Those games that are designed for the PSP work just great with only one thumbstick, or none at all.

I may be in the minority, but I don't think a second thumb stick is necessary, or even wanted. The current one isn't as responsive as it could be, especially for FPS games. If I want and FPS, I'll play on a console. Those games that are designed for the PSP work just great with only one thumbstick, or none at all.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I may be in the minority, but I don't think a second thumb stick is necessary, or even wanted. The current one isn't as responsive as it could be, especially for FPS games. If I want and FPS, I'll play on a console. Those games that are designed for the PSP work just great with only one thumbstick, or none at all.

DarkMaster7991

Me too.

if they made an extra analog stick it would open up so many possibilities for shooters and other games.

+ 1 For the second stick...

Even though it's still a rumor, I do hope that Sony isn't stupid enough to ignore all the complaints about the missing second nub, especially for the FPS games. Even if you don't like to play FPS on PSP you can't deny that on the FPS games there already is and will be, a second stick would greatly improve the gameplay.

I mean, why would anyone not want a second nub? It's just an opening door to many control improvement and possibilities...

+ 1 For the second stick...

Even though it's still a rumor, I do hope that Sony isn't stupid enough to ignore all the complaints about the missing second nub, especially for the FPS games. Even if you don't like to play FPS on PSP you can't deny that on the FPS games there already is and will be, a second stick would greatly improve the gameplay.

I mean, why would anyone not want a second nub? It's just an opening door to many control improvement and possibilities...

DemonIced

with out a 2nd thumbstick I really don't think I would buy a different psp. a folding touchscreen while impressive doesn't warrent another investment for me

I mean, why would anyone not want a second nub? It's just an opening door to many control improvement and possibilities...

DemonIced

I dont know why everyone is up for another analogy stick. For me one is fine. I love playing games like resistance, SF, Coded arms.

Everyone can complain about it, but it wont happen. They have sold millions with just the one, so deal with the fact!!

i don't need 2nd thumbstick as long as they would make good games for psp

i don't need 2nd thumbstick as long as they would make good games for psp

riou7

I agree, I'm fine with just one thumbstick as long as I have good games.

okay, for everyone saying "baaaah 1 stick is fine". It may be "fine" but I am sure we can all agree that more possibilities for games is never a bad thing....right?

[QUOTE="DemonIced"] I mean, why would anyone not want a second nub? It's just an opening door to many control improvement and possibilities...

fail_baby

Did any of you guys stop to think that maybe the touch screen will take the place of the second analog stick? Kinda like on the DS where you use the touch screen to aim for FPS games?

[QUOTE="fail_baby"]

[QUOTE="DemonIced"] I mean, why would anyone not want a second nub? It's just an opening door to many control improvement and possibilities...

Did any of you guys stop to think that maybe the touch screen will take the place of the second analog stick? Kinda like on the DS where you use the touch screen to aim for FPS games?

[QUOTE="HatefulMax"]

[QUOTE="fail_baby"] Think about it. There's a few reasons. One of which is already posted in this thread. If having dual analog stubs was as easy as just tacking it on there, Sony would have put it on the first model. Next, you might also want to look for a legitimate article stating that Sony will be releasing a new PSP. At this point, their big announcements are most likely gonna be the rest of the PSP's unannounced games as it has been said that over half of the PSP's upcoming titles have yet to be announced.

DarkMaster7991

Did any of you guys stop to think that maybe the touch screen will take the place of the second analog stick? Kinda like on the DS where you use the touch screen to aim for FPS games?

Finally someone else that agrees that touch screens aren't something everything needs, and that they kinda suck for FPS's(among other things... despite their functionality and usefulness).

But really a touch screen PSP just sounds so gimmicky to me, and i'm sick of gimmicks (i used to love nintendo, now i just think they're boring :( ).

Wouldn't adding another thumbstick split the user base? 50 million people already have a psp and the PSP Go! isn't the "Next PSP." It's just an upgraded current PSP. -Well, based on the rumors at least.-CosbyOwnsStuff

Man I hope those rumours are false it's bad enough I might have to buy a DSI because they might start releasing "DS!" only games, but buying another PSP just to have another analog to play games for it is even worse. I hope they don't put a touch screen on the PSP, if I wanted to play something like that I'll play a DS, I don't need a second analog stick; just need improvements on the one I got and I pray to God they don't take UMD's, or more precise, physical copies of games out. I don't want to go digital, I like having copies of games that I can actually 'see'. For the most part the I feel the design of the PSP is great as it is. Upgrading the system for cutting load times, improving graphic capabilities even by a bit or an improved game format are all welcome additions, though, but the overall design is fine with me. But that's my viewpoint anyway.

[QUOTE="HatefulMax"]

[QUOTE="fail_baby"] Think about it. There's a few reasons. One of which is already posted in this thread. If having dual analog stubs was as easy as just tacking it on there, Sony would have put it on the first model. Next, you might also want to look for a legitimate article stating that Sony will be releasing a new PSP. At this point, their big announcements are most likely gonna be the rest of the PSP's unannounced games as it has been said that over half of the PSP's upcoming titles have yet to be announced.

DarkMaster7991

Did any of you guys stop to think that maybe the touch screen will take the place of the second analog stick? Kinda like on the DS where you use the touch screen to aim for FPS games?

When you get used to the controls, the stylus is just as accurate and in some cases more accurate than the keyboard and mouse. Though it is a very accurate aiming system for FPS' the only way for Sony to use a touch screen for FPS' is to mimic the DS, since it won't really work any other way.

[QUOTE="DarkMaster7991"][QUOTE="HatefulMax"]

Did any of you guys stop to think that maybe the touch screen will take the place of the second analog stick? Kinda like on the DS where you use the touch screen to aim for FPS games?

When you get used to the controls, the stylus is just as accurate and in some cases more accurate than the keyboard and mouse. Though it is a very accurate aiming system for FPS' the only way for Sony to use a touch screen for FPS' is to mimic the DS, since it won't really work any other way.

[QUOTE="fail_baby"]

[QUOTE="DarkMaster7991"] THATS HORRIBLE . That damn touch screen it partly why I got rid of my DS. Touch Screen are unresponisve and horrible to use for FPS. If you want a touch screen go play DS,DarkMaster7991

When you get used to the controls, the stylus is just as accurate and in some cases more accurate than the keyboard and mouse. Though it is a very accurate aiming system for FPS' the only way for Sony to use a touch screen for FPS' is to mimic the DS, since it won't really work any other way.

No, I haven't played Goldeneye. I've played COD WAW and Moon though, both of which were praised for smooth, responsive controls. Once you get used to the controls, other schemes(dual analog, dual right/left, etc.) feel inferior. You're basing your opinion on agame using an early version of the engine before it was refined(First person platforming and stylus controls don't match up very well, ergo why there were other schemes available).

Anyways, I'm not saying the PSP should have stylus controls, just that they wouldn't work without copying the DS. I'm fine with one analog too as long as Devs can make at least a half-way decent control scheme to go with them.

[QUOTE="DarkMaster7991"][QUOTE="fail_baby"]

When you get used to the controls, the stylus is just as accurate and in some cases more accurate than the keyboard and mouse. Though it is a very accurate aiming system for FPS' the only way for Sony to use a touch screen for FPS' is to mimic the DS, since it won't really work any other way.

No, I haven't played Goldeneye. I've played COD WAW and Moon though, both of which were praised for smooth, responsive controls. Once you get used to the controls, other schemes(dual analog, dual right/left, etc.) feel inferior. You're basing your opinion on agame using an early version of the engine before it was refined(First person platforming and stylus controls don't match up very well, ergo why there were other schemes available).

Anyways, I'm not saying the PSP should have stylus controls, just that they wouldn't work without copying the DS. I'm fine with one analog too as long as Devs can make at least a half-way decent control scheme to go with them.

I only play RPGs on the PSP so I only use the one thumbstick anyway, but I can see how throwing another one in will open up gaming possibilities greatly. I wouldn't mind the exrta stick and I think the SD replacement for the UMD is a plus. Although they shouldn't release the new PSP right after the just released the PSP-3000, it would only cut the consumer base in half, as someone above has said.Lazule

Dividing a user base to give consumers the features they asked for... Why does that sound so familiar?

But playing FPS or Third person shooterson the psp is weird. The X, O, Triangle, Square buttons could be used for different and more useful things like jumping, action buttons, melee, etc. having another stick would tighten the controls for better gameplay.

WILL_423

Does anyone know why there wasn't a second thumbstick to begin with? I mean, what was Sony thinking?

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And back on topic, yeah I'm not so sure I'll be picking up the new PSP Go. Count me in as one of them who wants a second nub as well..

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And back on topic, yeah I'm not so sure I'll be picking up the new PSP Go. Count me in as one of them who wants a second nub as well..

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soo after reading some of these is the shooter boys are complaining about the stick :/ i dont play fps on it just monster hunter im fine eith it the way it is and how much will you play a fps on a handheld.........lol