RUMOR: PSP2 specs leaked

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While all the rumors so far have indicated that the PSP2 will be about as powerful as PS3, newly leaked specifications for Sony's next portable would seem to indicate that it could be on par with Apple's next iteration of the iPhone and iPad devices.

French tech site 01net has released a set of possible technical specifications for Sony's PlayStation Portable 2 that were obtained via reliable anonymous sources. The specs reportedly come from a PSP2 Debug unit, so the final hardware could differ, but here's a rundown of what's on display.

• Screen: 5" OLED multi-touch screen

• Control: A Multi-touch trackpad (rumored to be on the rear of the unit), four face buttons, two shoulder buttons, two analog sticks, directional pad

• Resolution: 960 x 544

• CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex A9

• GPU: PowerVR SGX 543 MP4+

• RAM: 1GB LPDDR2 in the Debug unit, with 512 MB possible in the retail unit

• Storage: 16GB flash internal (like the PSP Go) and an SD slot

• Connectivity: Wi-fi, 3G, and Bluetooth

• Extras: Accelerometer, GPS, gyroscope, and two cameras: one front-facing and one rear-facing

The system is apparently less broad than the current PSP, but higher, and not pocket-ready. The resolution is exactly four times that of the ****c PSP, so emulation of older games may be possible. The report says that we can possibly expect a commercial release in November of this year.

The interesting fact is when combined with another rumor, via AppleInsider, a new picture forms. The AppleInsider rumors, which come from sources that were correct about the chips powering the iPhone 4 and 3GS, say that the next iPad and iPhone devices will use nearly the same CPU & GPU combination as the PSP2. Apple will reportedly use the ARM Cortex A9 and the PowerVR SGX543 MP2, which is a dual-core solution of the same quad-core GPU rumored for the PSP2.

This will put Sony's next portable on the same hardware footing as Apple's next product. The iPhone is already host to impressive titles like Infinity Blade, and the shared hardware may make iOS to PSP2 ports a reality, opening up a possible avenue for Sony.

Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until Thursday for confirmation on the actual system.

ok...i don't read specs, all that is gibberish to me

is this PS3 specs or what? lol

500 us dollars....expect that price...killzonexbox

and thats not even counting what the 3G will bleed you for :P

[QUOTE="killzonexbox"]500 us dollars....expect that price...DoomZaW

and thats not even counting what the 3G will bleed you for :P

[QUOTE="killzonexbox"]500 us dollars....expect that price...DoomZaW

and thats not even counting what the 3G will bleed you for :P

I'm confused with the multi-touch track pad and touch screen. Will it have both ?lbjkurono23

two shoulder buttons?... this thing is going to be huge :Plbjkurono23

PLEASE have a winter launch date or later....

don't be around the 3DS launch date.....3DS comes first

doubt its going to be 500

[QUOTE="lbjkurono23"]two shoulder buttons?... this thing is going to be huge :PKing_Dodongo

Yeah, no way that thing (if those are the true or close to real specs) is going to retail for under 300$.

Ill just wait for the official details tomorrow.

In other words it's gonna cost $400. Thursday is gonna be chaos in here.

the specs look very similar to those of an iphone 4 or an ipod touch 4g

jesus... that's pretty powerful.

EDIT: but also not very smart. they have to worry about battery life too.

I'm going to say these are strictly debug specs if true. Quad core for a handheld is moronic.Cherokee_Jack

Multi-touch trackpad i'd prefer a touch screen TBH :|Ratchet_Fan8

Apparently, it also has a touch screen, but like the above it's all rumour.

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

I don't think people should worry about the battery life.... the specs are very similar to those of an iphone 4, and that has excellent battery life. And the PSP being a much bigger device it should have a better or bigger battery.

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

Fizzman

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

Fizzman

they've already taken massive losses on the PS2, PSP and PS3 at the launch of all of those systems....so to answer your questions, OF COURSE they're willing to take a loss....they aren't very smart in making profit

....at least in their gaming

[QUOTE="Fizzman"]

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

CDUB316

they've already taken massive losses on the PS2, PSP and PS3 at the launch of all of those systems....so to answer your questions, OF COURSE they're willing to take a loss....they aren't very smart in making profit

....at least in their gaming

The losses would put the PS3 to shame though if the specs are right. I wouldn't be surprised if they charge 400 for it and sitll get killed on it.

I'm going to say these are strictly debug specs if true. Quad core for a handheld is moronic.Cherokee_Jack

I don't think people should worry about the battery life.... the specs are very similar to those of an iphone 4, and that has excellent battery life. And the PSP being a much bigger device it should have a better or bigger battery.

GTSaiyanjin2

yea it has good battery life when you're not playing games....but when you play games on the iPhone is drains FAST, at least in my experience

sounds awesome...but it's probably going to be incredibly expensive.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]I'm going to say these are strictly debug specs if true. Quad core for a handheld is moronic.musicalmac

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]I'm going to say these are strictly debug specs if true. Quad core for a handheld is moronic.musicalmac

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

Fizzman

[QUOTE="GTSaiyanjin2"]

I don't think people should worry about the battery life.... the specs are very similar to those of an iphone 4, and that has excellent battery life. And the PSP being a much bigger device it should have a better or bigger battery.

CDUB316

yea it has good battery life when you're not playing games....but when you play games on the iPhone is drains FAST, at least in my experience

On par with iphone? i r disapoint, was expecting a bit better. did people honestly believe it would be as powerful as PS3? heck even half as powerful?

Most PC games don't even utilize 4 cores, putting a quad core in a handheld is more than overkill. SoraX64

On par with iphone? i r disapoint, was expecting a bit better. did people honestly believe it would be as powerful as PS3? heck even half as powerful?

Harisemo

no no no....this is on par with the NEXT iPhone

[QUOTE="Fizzman"]

The 3G better be free like Amazon does with its Kindle. Also its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money unless Sony is willing to take an absolutely massive loss.

BreakTheseLinks

I dont care if its not a good analogy, but if Sony plans to charge a ridiculous amount for the PSP2 which looks very likely they better not expect people to pay a monthly fee too.

[QUOTE="SoraX64"]Most PC games don't even utilize 4 cores, putting a quad core in a handheld is more than overkill. musicalmac

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] Why would it possibly need it? musicalmac

lol.......HOW??

no way in hell is 4 cores a standard in a freakin handheld

[QUOTE="SoraX64"]Most PC games don't even utilize 4 cores, putting a quad core in a handheld is more than overkill. musicalmac

[QUOTE="SoraX64"]Most PC games don't even utilize 4 cores, putting a quad core in a handheld is more than overkill. musicalmac

This is too good to be true. It has everything you could possibly want in a modern portable. If this thing is priced reasonably, $300, which would be possible, then this thing could be incredible for me. rolo107

Only way for this to be priced at $300 is if Sony's willing to lose quite a bit of money per system and I don't see that happening. $350 minimum.

[QUOTE="rolo107"]This is too good to be true. It has everything you could possibly want in a modern portable. If this thing is priced reasonably, $300, which would be possible, then this thing could be incredible for me. laus_basic

Only way for this to be priced at $300 is if Sony's willing to lose quite a bit of money per system and I don't see that happening. $350 minimum.

i can see this being priced at $400 and sony STILL lose money on it

so yea....$350 as well for me

more than a PS3