New PSP2 pics and info [56k ZOMG]

So PSM3 has released some new unofficial renders of what the PSP2 could look like, based on the original leaked pictures we saw of the PSP2.

Original leaked PSP2 pics: (click to view larger)

New PSP2 renders: (click to view high res)

PSM3 magazine scans: (click to view high res)

The trackpad may seem a little weird but i actually think it could work, and the dual thumb stick placment looks good.

Rumors tell us that the PSP2 could be released in mid 2011 to compete with the 3DS, which seems logical. But with all the rumors of the huge power the PSP2 supposedly has, we can only wonder how much the PSP2 will cost.

If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.FlamesOfGrey

If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.FlamesOfGrey

Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(GulliversTravel

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"]If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.110million

I think it would be cool if Sony made some sort of a marketplace, like ebay, where you could sell your digitally bought games and Sony take a small fee. But i doubt that would ever happen because then no one would buy from Sony for full price.

Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(GulliversTravel

[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"] Why would you want that? Its basically DL only now anyways.. this is the next step.Easyle

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"]If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.Luxen90

Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(GulliversTravel

Remember these are unofficial pictures, but based on the leaked pics :)

[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(Luxen90

[QUOTE="110million"][QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"]If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.anotherone10

I think it would be cool if Sony made some sort of a marketplace, like ebay, where you could sell your digitally bought games and Sony take a small fee. But i doubt that would ever happen because then no one would buy from Sony for full price.

▲ Hm, the thumb sticks are to indented to far in. But it looks good mostly. Still trying to figure out what the trackpad is for. ▲

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[QUOTE="110million"] I would not mind, the problem with the PSPGo as far as I'm concerned is that it did not get all games, and did not let you play existing games. I am perfectly fine with it being purely digital. A large population of PSP users did indeed pirate, so I think they should be familliar enough with getting digital downloads, maybe they might even be okay with buying games this way. I'm cool with keeping my old PSP for PSP games, it doesn't take up much room, I'd prefer they jump in full force into just pure dd, no more stupid UMD type formats. FlamesOfGrey

I think it would be cool if Sony made some sort of a marketplace, like ebay, where you could sell your digitally bought games and Sony take a small fee. But i doubt that would ever happen because then no one would buy from Sony for full price.

Seems like a good plan, Sony should really think of ideas like these if they want to push digital distribution.

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"]If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.Luxen90

PSP2 looks great! Two sticks will probably make me get one insteed a 3DS.

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="Easyle"] I have a feeling it will be memory sticks instead of umds this time around.Vinegar_Strokes

Looking great

[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(Easyle

Anyway it looks okay but they need a better lineup for me, I regret buying my psp it does nothing but collect dust

Love the design and if its a digital system I wont mind. The problem with the PSPGo was that not all the games available o UMB were available for download. Im pumped. Looks great.

Looks cool but does not look like it will fit in my pockets...MethodManFTW

Doesn't look that big...

Looks cool but does not look like it will fit in my pockets...MethodManFTW

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[QUOTE="110million"] I would not mind, the problem with the PSPGo as far as I'm concerned is that it did not get all games, and did not let you play existing games. I am perfectly fine with it being purely digital. A large population of PSP users did indeed pirate, so I think they should be familliar enough with getting digital downloads, maybe they might even be okay with buying games this way. I'm cool with keeping my old PSP for PSP games, it doesn't take up much room, I'd prefer they jump in full force into just pure dd, no more stupid UMD type formats. FlamesOfGrey

I think it would be cool if Sony made some sort of a marketplace, like ebay, where you could sell your digitally bought games and Sony take a small fee. But i doubt that would ever happen because then no one would buy from Sony for full price.

Actually that's really smart! You could buy say, Uncharted PSP, play it, realize your done with it, and sell it at the price that best buy or gamestop would take it for. The money gets added to your wallet so you have to spend it on more games anyway. PLUS, they could track the hours you play so if you really don't like the game you could loose almost no money. It would sure make me try a ton more games if I could try them for an hour and not loose a minimum of $20.

The divots where the actually buttons are might be a problem, but I guess I wouldn't know until I tried it. Looks pretty darn cool though.

[QUOTE="MethodManFTW"]Looks cool but does not look like it will fit in my pockets...mattuk69

If it is digital only I am out

That looks so smexy. Too bad I'm getting 3DS. :P

[QUOTE="Easyle"][QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Was hyped, but then i saw it has no physical media slot:(fueled-system

Anyway it looks okay but they need a better lineup for me, I regret buying my psp it does nothing but collect dust

How does that not make it the next step? I lost more than one PSP UMD traveling. I would much rather have all this stuff just on a memory card. Plus DD is much more profitable for the developers that make the games AND THAT is going to drive down the price of games. This gen, if a game costs $20 million to make to make and 2 million are bought, a huge amount of that goes to retailers. To pull a number out of my ass, a game that costs $30 million and sells 2 million could be JUST as profitable. So rather seeing prices rise to $50 for PSP games (like PS2-PS3) they'll be able to stay the same. Awesome!

If the PSP2 is digital only Sony is for a major failure but it's good that they finally listened about the 2nd analog stick though.FlamesOfGrey

I've said it once and I'll say it again:

Slide = fail
Flip = win

I picked that I will get a a 3DS instead, but the images that are good quality look really, really nice.

I like the idea of 2 analog sticks. Mr_Cumberdale

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="Easyle"] I have a feeling it will be memory sticks instead of umds this time around.Vinegar_Strokes

For a portable they're fine, but for consoles I know I prefer my gaming collection along with the boxes.

The one area companies would lose out on if they went full DD is probably the special editions. People like different box art, along with physical rewards for buying the special edition of the game. I wonder how many people would pay extra for a DD special edition that just had more content. It would seem like a bit of a racket if you ask me.

[QUOTE="Mr_Cumberdale"]I like the idea of 2 analog sticks. foxhound_fox

except that it has it's touch screen which can act as a 2nd analog.

With all of these supposed features the PSP2 will have it is looking more and more like it will cost a ton... and thus fail.

I like the idea of 2 analog sticks. Mr_Cumberdale

Is this even real..?

except that it has it's touch screen which can act as a 2nd analog.

laus_basic

Is this even real..?

_VenomX

Read the Original Post. Its an unofficial render of what the PSP2 could look like, based on the original leaked pictures of the PSP2.

PSP2 looks great! Two sticks will probably make me get one insteed a 3DS.

PAL360

The design stays pretty close to the PSP Go, which is not a bad thing. As people have already stated, the biggest change needed right now is to switch the analog stick positions with those of the D-pad and the face buttons.

R2 and L2 buttons would not hurt either, but I am not entirely sure where they could place those without making the handheld too bulky.Can someone tell me what the rear trackpad is used for? Perhaps that could somehow replace the function of the R2 and L2 buttons?

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[QUOTE="Mr_Cumberdale"]I like the idea of 2 analog sticks. laus_basic

except that it has it's touch screen which can act as a 2nd analog.

From my experience, the touch screen isn't the best substitute for the second analog either. Have you played Metroid Prime Hunters? I found it really hard to use the stylus to control where Samus was looking and I imagine it would be the same situation on the 3DS for other first person titles as well as other games with an adjustable camera.

The design stays pretty close to the PSP Go, which is not a bad thing. As people have already stated, the biggest change needed right now is to switch the analog stick positions with those of the D-pad and the face buttons.

R2 and L2 buttons would not hurt either, but I am not entirely sure where they could place those without making the handheld too bulky.Can someone tell me what the rear trackpad is used for? Perhaps that could somehow replace the function of the R2 and L2 buttons?

Sky-

No one really knows, but Kaz Hirai recently said that it could be used in games. And i would assume it could also be used for web browser scrolling & zooming ect.