PSP two?

Hi all, I'm new to this board and to PSP's.

I am a PC gamer but i wanted a hand held as  well. I came to the conclusion that PSP is better then DS (something im sure you all agree with) however i still dont want a PSP because it seems too bulky.

I just googled "PSP 2" and it appears to be that the PSP 2 is a much slimmer version (thats good for me :D).

Does anyone know when the PSP 2 will be coming out and also any advice on if i should wait or not.

Thanks everyone ;)

Check this out   http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/rumor-no-denying-it-psp2-is-coming-242845.php

Sounds like maybe the end of the year, at the earliest.  Or, as the other person stated, it might not happen at all.  So it depends how much you're willing to hold out.

 It blows my mind how many people say the PSP is 'too bulky'.  It's console quality gaming (and more) in the palm of your hand, for the love of god!!!  Almost the whole thing is screen as it is.  Some people are NEVER happy.

Check this out   http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/rumor-no-denying-it-psp2-is-coming-242845.php

 

Sounds like maybe the end of the year, at the earliest.  Or, as the other person stated, it might not happen at all.  So it depends how much you're willing to hold out.

 It blows my mind how many people say the PSP is 'too bulky'.  It's console quality gaming (and more) in the palm of your hand, for the love of god!!!  Almost the whole thing is screen as it is.  Some people are NEVER happy.

garey017

Well with a hand held games consoles its not always about power. I want to be able to carry the thing around in my back pocket like i could with a DS lite. I was almost about to buy a DS lite untill i thought too myself the PSP can do video, music etc and is awsome quality. Then i thought nintendo released a smaller version of the DS (DS lite) so i bet sony is doing the same and from the rumours it sounds like they are.

Only other thing that makes me want a DS is for exclusive nintendo games but ill be getting a Wii for that.

One thing I do like about DS is the flip-screen.  So if you are carrying it around in your pocket, the screen is protected.  With the PSP you have to worry about getting scratches on the screen, and I'm guessing that's not cheap to replace.  I had a DS, and all in all, the PSP absolutely blows it away, IMO.  I think you're making the right choice.garey017

Thanks fellow friend.:D

Yeah the PSP my not be that bulky but once you put a case on it then its impossible to put it in your pocket and as you said i dont want to scratch the screen.

Hopefully if there is a new one it will either be a flip design or thin enough so that once you put a cover on you can still put it in your pocket.

...I came to the conclusion that PSP is better then DS (something im sure you all agree with)...

hamza_jedi

Actually I disagree with that. I have both and in my opinion, if you want something with a lot of power then yeah the PSP is better. However, if you want something with a great selection of games to play, then the DS really is better. I wouldn't get rid of my PSP, but I am a bit disappointed with it when it comes to the what few decent games are available for it. As far as my PSP is concerned, I really enjoy it's connectability options with the PS2 and (proposed) PS3.

Sounds like maybe the end of the year,

garey017

a whole new redesign released in 7 months? common now, redesign, faster load times, internal memory, these things take time. First they have to create a prototype design, internal circuitry, figure out cost of production, marketing strategy, ect.. Between here and there, sony would have officially released something regarding this new PSP.

PS, This rumor was started because of the recent PSP price drop. It was only part of Sony's change in marketing strategy and due to the fact the PSP is now cheaper to produce. Kudos to Sony for letting the customers share the savings. Nothing more, nothing less! There is however some news coming out from sony regarding improved PSP/PS3 inter-connectivity.

7 months is quick for a redesign, but who knows how much work has already been done?  They could have been working on this for a while, but it's just now starting to stir rumors.  After all, they don't want people to hold off buying the current PSP, so they're going to keep quiet as long as possible. 

It better not have Loco Roco 2 For it because it scares me so much it makes mye wet my delicate little pantiesbadhoagie91

thats pretty crazy there.... 

so far psp2 is only a rumor..

so far psp2 is only a rumor..

joeychew

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so far psp2 is only a rumor..

stlsniper

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...I came to the conclusion that PSP is better then DS (something im sure you all agree with)...

zdetton

Actually I disagree with that. I have both and in my opinion, if you want something with a lot of power then yeah the PSP is better. However, if you want something with a great selection of games to play, then the DS really is better. I wouldn't get rid of my PSP, but I am a bit disappointed with it when it comes to the what few decent games are available for it. As far as my PSP is concerned, I really enjoy it's connectability options with the PS2 and (proposed) PS3.

Yeah i only said that because this is a PSP board:P

What you just said is the tangle that i am in. Nintendo DS lite has better games and i just love the feeling of a Nintendo hand held because of game-boy. However with a PSP its also like a portable DVD player (apart from you cant put DVD's in it), the screen is huge and you can use it for music.

I am going to wait for more info about the PSP 2 for now and instead i will buy myself a Wii:D

a month ago the elite was a tumor and it's coming tomorrow
stlsniper

Yeah, but we've been hearing about a followup to the PSP since around mid last-year or earlier and nothing solid has materialized just yet.