Do you think PSP2 will be a portable version of the PS3? (Functionality-wise)

When it comes to functionality, the current PSP feels a bit under-featured when compared to PS3. The PSP does not have in-game XMB, trophy support, you can't log in as certain users, access to PSN feels very limited, along with other things. With the PSP2 however, I feel that Sony will fix this. You will have in-game XMB, trophy support andsome other goodies to make it feel like you are carrying a "mini-PS3", rather than a standard handheld device.

Another thing I would like to see on PSP2 is multiplats shared with PS3 and 360. The PSP2 will likely have 2 analog sticks and improved graphics etc, so it will be easy to port several games from PS3/360. Of course, the PSP2 version will have downgraded graphics, but it will still look far nicer than the current PSP. I think developers willabsolutely LOVEthis, since they can easily downgrade their existing HD games to a handheld device. The reason why third parties make all games multiplats nowadays is be cause HD games are expensive to produce, so if porting to a third device is a good idea, then the PSP2 will be a blessing for them :)

Your thoughts? Would you prefer the PSP2 to be made this way?

If Sony doesn't want it to fail they wouldn't make it that powerful so it could sell at a reasonable price. As much as I would like to see a handheld hold its own against the HD twins, it would be too expensive.

I think that i PSP2 is 'planned' for a 2011 release it will be a half-way thing between PS3 & PS4 in terms of functions/features and continue building on what they've done with the PSP/PS3..

Ps3 like capabilities, only one analog stick to controll them. :)

If Sony doesn't want it to fail they wouldn't make it that powerful so it could sell at a reasonable price. As much as I would like to see a handheld hold its own against the HD twins, it would be too expensive.

bc1391

200 or bust sony

not really. It won't be portable, if that's what you mean. If they are putting a 4-core in there, you'll have to carry around a hefty PSU everywhere.

the only real reason for a PSP2 is for sony to try and control the rampant piracy. better graphics are just not needed on a handheld

not really. It won't be portable, if that's what you mean. If they are putting a 4-core in there, you'll have to carry around a hefty PSU everywhere.

siddhu33

I hope the 4-core rumor is incorrect. I think Sony should aim for the next PSP to simply be an incremental improvement to keep its price competive, and possibly even undercut the 3DS. Gamecube-quality graphics (to match the 3DS), a slim external drive capable of playing UMD/PS2/PS1 games (included with the system), a 16gb memory card and a second analog stick, sold for $199.

Of course, Sony should continue to improve PSN capabilities as well.

Thats just overkill for handhelds. Trophies would be good.. but really i think even online for handheld games is a bit silly

Thats just overkill for handhelds. Trophies would be good.. but really i think even online for handheld games is a bit silly

VendettaRed07

That is one of the most bizarre things I have ever heard in System Wars, and that's saying a lot.

Thats just overkill for handhelds. Trophies would be good.. but really i think even online for handheld games is a bit silly

VendettaRed07

When it comes to functionality, the current PSP feels a bit under-featured when compared to PS3. The PSP does not have in-game XMB, trophy support, you can't log in as certain users, access to PSN feels very limited, along with other things. With the PSP2 however, I feel that Sony will fix this. You will have in-game XMB, trophy support andsome other goodies to make it feel like you are carrying a "mini-PS3", rather than a standard handheld device.

Another thing I would like to see on PSP2 is multiplats shared with PS3 and 360. The PSP2 will likely have 2 analog sticks and improved graphics etc, so it will be easy to port several games from PS3/360. Of course, the PSP2 version will have downgraded graphics, but it will still look far nicer than the current PSP. I think developers willabsolutely LOVEthis, since they can easily downgrade their existing HD games to a handheld device. The reason why third parties make all games multiplats nowadays is be cause HD games are expensive to produce, so if porting to a third device is a good idea, then the PSP2 will be a blessing for them :)

Your thoughts? Would you prefer the PSP2 to be made this way?

PandaBear86

I think it would be great if all these features comes packaged in a reasonable price. But personally I could care less about the battery life of it since I hate gaming in a moving car, I'll always have it plugged in if I play.

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If Sony doesn't want it to fail they wouldn't make it that powerful so it could sell at a reasonable price. As much as I would like to see a handheld hold its own against the HD twins, it would be too expensive.

PandaBear86

And if they're going to port the 360/PS3 games over to it, they should use the 360 versions, since most of them are more superior compared to PS3 versions of games, & translate the controls for them.

I am guessing between PS2 and PS3 graphics. Maybe something along the lines of what the Wii is capable of.

I am guessing between PS2 and PS3 graphics. Maybe something along the lines of what the Wii is capable of.

hoola