Why a PSP2?

Why is everyone anticipating and wanting a psp2? It seems to me Sony will just keep going up by 1000's and possibly making another version of the Go,

so there is really no point for a psp2. What features do the people wanting a psp2 hoping for?

I agree. I believe the PSP is powerful enough to go through the next handheld generation, too. Its graphics are fine as is. I think we just need more support for the system we already own.LovePotionNo9

yes the only things they can really improve that cant really be fixed through an update is better graphics

[QUOTE="LovePotionNo9"]I agree. I believe the PSP is powerful enough to go through the next handheld generation, too. Its graphics are fine as is. I think we just need more support for the system we already own.MexicanNinja8

yes the only things they can really improve that cant really be fixed through an update is better graphics

what improvements?

what improvements?

MexicanNinja8

Now just for kicks lol a touch screen and 3D features

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what improvements?

jasonharris48

Now just for kicks lol a touch screen and 3D features

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[QUOTE="MexicanNinja8"]

what improvements?

rubedisky

Now just for kicks lol a touch screen and 3D features

[QUOTE="rubedisky"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] Built in flash memory (while still having the option to use memory sticks), if possible dual analogs, better storage media (everyone knows UMD's weren't that great), increase in in ram, better CPU (yes the PSP was pretty good clocking in at 333Mhz), better GPU, maybe 4G capible service (or just overall improved online features), (all I can think of the ATM)

Now just for kicks lol a touch screen and 3D features

jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="rubedisky"] thouch screen and 3D features= epic fail IMOrubedisky

[QUOTE="rubedisky"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] That's why I said just for kicks. I personally wouldn't care if it was implemented well in the games. But if the PSP2 doesn't have 3D or a touch screen it wouldn't bother me.

jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="rubedisky"] I know but it would ignore me for the following reasons : 1) you pay for this features and you 2) if this features will be added then you'll have to use them. I don't want to use 3D or touch screen feature. touchscreen would only add more scratches to the screen... this is all my opinion so no smart arse quotes against this post pls.rubedisky

Yes Dual analog sticks would be nice the flash memory maybe but 3d and touchscreen. No not even for kicks the psp scratches to easily now as it is

what improvements? MexicanNinja8

Forgive me for saying this. But thats a dumb question.

And i hope Sony isnt asking that.

Why upgrade a PC? Why make a 360? or PS 3?

Seriously the changes that a PSP 2 should have, out number the answers to all 3 of those questions.

Not just sharper graphics, but overall better quality of games. And seriously why wouldnt people want dual analog. Play Armored Core on the ancient PS1 and play it on PSP.... rather play it on PS1.

Better security against pirating, better online gameplay (not adhoc BS), obvious better graphics, better AI, online Apps, phone (?), alot more. Basically bring the PSP up to speed. Multipurpose electronics have grown alot the past few years.

Stop being so closed minded.

Luckily i do forsee Sony stepping up, since the 3DS will outperfom the PSP in every department. I think the PSP2 will be announced one 3ds is about to go gold. That way Sony can have a leg up on Nintendo.

grove 12345 hit the nail on the head,the current smartphones in the market released this month alone all sport 1ghtz processors, 720 p hd recording ,, 5mp or highercameras large storage space and access to a wide variety of apps and games through their online market. The psp is meant to be a portable entertainment machine.They seem to be beat by smartphones now in everything except gamming.

There is still alot of stufff that can be done, if they think there is not, then there is a problem.I feel bad that there isnt much competition in this market seeing as the ds and psp seem to kind of adopt an attitude that they each serve diffrent market types.this makes them comfortable and resistant to change.(Doesnt explain why the ds has been constantly trying in leaps and bounds to better it self while the psp's development as been pretty much a slow steady low angle ramp to the top)

we need to see the fierce competition in the smartphoen industry trnsferred to the handheld industry.Id like to see Microsoft enter the industry, their target audience is much similar to the psp audience , and thus we can be sure to see a battle ensue that we the consumers can enjoy.

[QUOTE="rubedisky"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"] Dude chill out there wasn't "smart ass quotes" made against the first time around lol

jasonharris48

grove 12345 hit the nail on the head,the current smartphones in the market released this month alone all sport 1ghtz processors, 720 p hd recording ,, 5mp or highercameras large storage space and access to a wide variety of apps and games through their online market. The psp is meant to be a portable entertainment machine.They seem to be beat by smartphones now in everything except gamming.

There is still alot of stufff that can be done, if they think there is not, then there is a problem.I feel bad that there isnt much competition in this market seeing as the ds and psp seem to kind of adopt an attitude that they each serve diffrent market types.this makes them comfortable and resistant to change.(Doesnt explain why the ds has been constantly trying in leaps and bounds to better it self while the psp's development as been pretty much a slow steady low angle ramp to the top)

we need to see the fierce competition in the smartphoen industry trnsferred to the handheld industry.Id like to see Microsoft enter the industry, their target audience is much similar to the psp audience , and thus we can be sure to see a battle ensue that we the consumers can enjoy.

winnazdaluza

Exactly...there are so many phones and now the 3DS that are faster then the current psp, and making another current iteration would still put it third class to everything else. Its time for sony to make a psp2 if it even wants to say in the gaming handheld business.

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[QUOTE="rubedisky"] sorry it's just so hot here...kipohippo021

I honestly didn't even know they're making a PSP2. Hopefully this one will have more support. PSP has pretty much become a forgotten handheld.DespizingU

[QUOTE="DespizingU"]I honestly didn't even know they're making a PSP2. Hopefully this one will have more support. PSP has pretty much become a forgotten handheld.jasonharris48

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[QUOTE="DespizingU"]I honestly didn't even know they're making a PSP2. Hopefully this one will have more support. PSP has pretty much become a forgotten handheld.IvanElk

[QUOTE="DespizingU"]I honestly didn't even know they're making a PSP2. Hopefully this one will have more support. PSP has pretty much become a forgotten handheld.jasonharris48

Hey i said no Smart ass remarks or else I'd start crying over my inability to understand what was going on.

Regarding PSP2 VS 3DS- I'll always go with the PSP, because the DS is just a haven for RPG fans, rarley backed by any other good games from any other category. The only hit title game announced so far for th 3DS is a MGS game. But with it's crappy control scheme and touch screen implements that will most likely fail. The PSP's have always been more of a portable home console than a handheld. With its capabilities to listen to music, download videos, download full games, get content from your computer in an easy way, etc. These were all the things nintendo has been restricting. Why? Because the DS is marketed to a younger audience, sure it's still fun to play at any age, but the games are usually low res, and crappy. I had a DS and believe me their library is almost as crappy as the psp, except they have more crappy games, simple is that.

And I highly doubt any of this will change with the next gen handhelds. But the only thing we can hope for is for Sony to properly market their stuff in all of their selling countries not just Japan, and maybe just maybe we'll start getting more full-fledged content.

I'd be shocked if they didn't make a new PSP and this year was the first to not show off a new model of the PSP at E3 in some time so maybe something is just not ready to show. I'd be pretty happy if they did the same thing as they did last time around, be more media friendly, better graphics, etc.

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[QUOTE="DespizingU"]I honestly didn't even know they're making a PSP2. Hopefully this one will have more support. PSP has pretty much become a forgotten handheld.Lanbeforetime

Hey i said no Smart ass remarks or else I'd start crying over my inability to understand what was going on.

Almost forgot, we need flash :((((, like really bad for.. youtube.. yeah.

wow..too many Drama Queen here.

I rather you guys think for the gaming future.

jasonharris48, very well say

If there is gonna be a PSP2 in the near future, ill just hope its backwards compatible.

The analog stick sucks so much, and it needs another one.

i do agree that dual or atleast a better analog would be great, graphics improved would be nice, and yes youtube flash = WIN

The analog stick sucks so much, and it needs another one.

Animatronic64

Why is everyone anticipating and wanting a psp2? It seems to me Sony will just keep going up by 1000's and possibly making another version of the Go,

so there is really no point for a psp2. What features do the people wanting a psp2 hoping for?

MexicanNinja8

The PSP truly is an amazing devices!. It excites Coolyfett knowing all the special things you can do with it. As for the PSP 4G, as stated on other threads by the unstoppable Coolyfett, major push for the PSP 4G is basically the effect of the other handheld being announced. Fans of the Sony brand would like for Sony to compete. The PSP community is a rather impatient one. The other handheld has gamers anxious and nervous. Coolyfett suggests that the PSP community relax and wait quietly while the Sony firm plans their attack. The dust will eventually settle. The PSP 3000 is not the last of the PSP systems.

[QUOTE="MexicanNinja8"] what improvements? grove12345

Forgive me for saying this. But thats a dumb question.

And i hope Sony isnt asking that.

Why upgrade a PC? Why make a 360? or PS 3?

Seriously the changes that a PSP 2 should have, out number the answers to all 3 of those questions.

Not just sharper graphics, but overall better quality of games. And seriously why wouldnt people want dual analog. Play Armored Core on the ancient PS1 and play it on PSP.... rather play it on PS1.

Better security against pirating, better online gameplay (not adhoc BS), obvious better graphics, better AI, online Apps, phone (?), alot more. Basically bring the PSP up to speed. Multipurpose electronics have grown alot the past few years.

Stop being so closed minded.

Luckily i do forsee Sony stepping up, since the 3DS will outperfom the PSP in every department. I think the PSP2 will be announced one 3ds is about to go gold. That way Sony can have a leg up on Nintendo.

Your logic makes consideral sense to Coolyfett, Although the phrase "close minded" is a bit harsh. Seeing the point of view from both sides of the golden coin is something we should at least attempt. Does the PSP really NEED to uprade or reboot? Should the actions of the other firm control what Sony does? It is safe to say that Sony does have some experiece on the matter. After all they were rather victorious in Gen 5 & Gen 6. Many gamers have just purchased a PSP 3000. Would beinteresting to see how Sony would cater to fresh 3000 owners vs older 1000 'owners...We should enjoy our PSPs in the mean time. Stop letting reviews tell YOU what to play and get out there and experiment.

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The analog stick sucks so much, and it needs another one.

DaAlienMan

[QUOTE="DaAlienMan"][QUOTE="Animatronic64"]

The analog stick sucks so much, and it needs another one.

Animatronic64

it's not a stick its a nub lol, and two is needed obviously...

[QUOTE="Animatronic64"][QUOTE="DaAlienMan"]

it's not a stick its a nub lol, and two is needed obviously...DaAlienMan

Yeah, I think they need to be wider and a little taller. Either way, there's something that Sony didn't do right. It's possible to make that analog nub feel a lot better. It's so annoying and awkwardly placed. Animatronic64

THATS WHAT SHE SAID haha just to good to pass up

[QUOTE="Animatronic64"][QUOTE="DaAlienMan"] I don't know how the placing would be fixed but for my hands it feels like it should be where the down button on the dpad is. plus it feels kinda like velcro to me

DaAlienMan

Screw the d-pad. It doesn't really need it.

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Screw the d-pad. It doesn't really need it. rubedisky

do you even know how many people would complain if they did this haha xPDaAlienMan

[QUOTE="Animatronic64"][QUOTE="rubedisky"] haha yeah 2 analog stick on the left of psp is awful. But i don't like the analog stick of the psp, your thumbs will hurt afther playing a few hours.... I think the 3DS move pad or whatever it's called will be much more comfortable but on the other hand, it looks pretty ugly.. :P

DaAlienMan

[QUOTE="DaAlienMan"][QUOTE="Animatronic64"] No, I don't want 2 analog sticks to the left of it. I just want a bigger analog stick. Getting rid of the d-pad will clear up a lot of room. Animatronic64

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[QUOTE="DaAlienMan"] I don't want two sticks on my psp either, i want two nubsDaAlienMan