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[Omiee]

iphone 4's cost of materials estimated at $188 in june 2010. This is going to be 1.5 years later, with similar features + a higher end cpu/gpu + big OLED display.

$300 should be possible. Will it happen? No idea, but that's really the highest price I see being halfway viable for success.

finally someone who answers my questions, if this could be produced for less than 250$ which is possible. why would sony not release this for 299 and break about even without losing money on it.

Also from what i read on kotaku they said developers were saying it was realy easy to develop for, this and the touch screen make me thing sony will handle software way better with the psp2.
i can see them letting people release apps and small games on it that only use the touch screen and are just a couple of bucks.

 

[brotkasten]

I still don't get the no hdmi complaint. Ok, yea I wish it had it, but this is a portable. How many psp owners on a regular basis play their psp's using the component cables?

The difference is that the NGP resolution isn't as crappy as the PSP resolution, so it shouldn't be that bad on a TV or monitor.

 

[spineduke]

The 2 cameras, 5" screen, rear touch pad, and 3G seem like overkill. And no HDMI output is lame. Pretty damn impressive otherwise. Surprisingly thin as well. Can't wait to see whether they really disappoint or pull some kind of magic with the battery life.

The PSPGo also has a propriety output that lets you plug it to TVs. I'm sure this will offer the same functionality. Base of the unit looks pretty similar.

 

[Sadist]

That's some nice news waking up to.

Love the design of the PSP 2

 

[LevityNYC]

finally someone who answers my questions, if this could be produced for less than 250$ which is possible. why would sony not release this for 299 and break about even without losing money on it.

Also from what i read on kotaku they said developers were saying it was realy easy to develop for, this and the touch screen make me thing sony will handle software way better with the psp2.
i can see them letting people release apps and small games on it that only use the touch screen and are just a couple of bucks.

Because the second this thing gets hacked, they are royally fucked. They learned that the hard way with the PSP.

 

[DiscoJer]

Puzzle games.
Metroidvania.
Advance Wars type of strategy.
Platformers.
Turn based RPG's.


k thx.

Why wouldn't it have those on this?

Indeed, since it's apparently BC with PSP games on PSN, it's already got a big library of all of those (save Metroidvania, just SOTN).

Yes of course, the PSP had no games. Blah blah blah.

But beyond that, since it's going to run Android, it's going to get those games. At least the ones approved for the Playstation Suite thing.

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store the full software titles plus add-on game content or the game save data directly on to the card.

Not ROM...uhh...

 

[Jb]

Wait, so if the NGP has BC, does that mean I'll be able to transfer every game I bought from the PSN (I have a Go)? Would be really cool.

Spoiler

Peace Walker with 2 sticks. do it kojima

 

[seady]

The NGP feels much less sophisticated than the PSP. Maybe it's the lack of buttons and signs/logos.

 

[Patriotsbball5460]

Wait so with the Android stuff...will this have the android app store available on the system? Or at least have an android games section to download android games? Or is it just PSone games being put on the Android store

 

[Atomski]

Is the 2011 release date global or just Japan?

 

[daoster]

One thing I'm iffy about is 3G.

Can you play a Call of Duty type game on 3G (albeit on a portable) without lag? I dunno...

 

[toastyToast]

That thing looks beastly. Would have preferred a slider design though.

Predicting $600 for Australia.

 

[Always-honest]

i'll keep an eye on reviews and hands on reports.

 

[slider]

I guess we'll have to look forward to GDC and E3 now. The turnaround on "porting" and (I hope) general development fills me with expectation.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Cost of materials is somewhat irrelevant, this is much more complicated to manufacture than any smart phone.

 

[Foffy]

just like with the PSP you'll get all of that on the PSP2. No reason why not.

The PSP never really got a Metroidvania, outside of a remake/port. And considering the new direction Konami is taking with Castlevania, it really is a question on if we'll ever see the series deliver the SotN experiences on these platforms.

 

[btkadams]

Is the 2011 release date global or just Japan?

well, the psp came out later in other regions outside japan, but the ps3 was released in both NA and japan.

they didn't specify though.

 

[Sectus]

Is it confirmed there is no video-out, or haven't they specified which ports the PSP2 has?

 

[Brinbe]

Not delighted with that form-factor... wanted something closer to the Go, but I suppose it'll suffice. Anyway, really interested to see what devs come up with @ E3 and beyond.

 

[LevityNYC]

For those panicking over price, there'll be an SKU, under $300 guaranteed, they'll probably won't even have to take a loss to reach that price point either.

Lol

 

[ChryZ]

Specs, http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110127_423061.html
CPU ARM Cortex-A9 core（4 core）
GPU SGX543MP4+

 

[Suzzopher]

No EA on the list of developers?

 

[Augemitbutter]

my life is complete.

this is all i've ever wanted as a handheld gamer. 2 analogue sticks, PSP compatibility and up to date graphics.

just need trophies now.....

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

$399.99, November release. Count on it (BTW I correctly guessed the 3DS price...)

Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store the full software titles plus add-on game content or the game save data directly on to the card.

Ooh, missed that little tidbit. So they're not gonna be Flash ROM cards like the DS and 3DS use, they're gonna be re-writeable with space for DLC. Interesting move (and possibly a death knell if they ever get hacked. Just imagine, every PSP2 game is an illegal flash card...)

 

[brotkasten]

i'll keep an eye on reviews and hands on reports.

Only eyes-on so far.

 

[jump_button]

Some PSP2 vids on youtube take a look be for they get taked down lol

and wtf with the back touching

 

[SlickVic]

So will Sony be offering some sort of monthly data plan to access 3G? Guessing it won't be free to access from any PSP2. Don't know anything about 3G so just curious.

 

[Luigiv]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_hGH7Hx_n4

UHG! Looks like the system still uses the same propriety merged AV out/Data/Power port as the PSPgo. Sony better release some method of charging and outputing media simultaneously (preferably a cradle) so we can actually use this thing on a TV.

 

[Elios83]

The hardware is truly amazing and looks so classy. I mean.....

http://i.imgur.com/d3KZW.jpg

Everyone is on board making games on it and I guess E3 will bring a lot of new annoucements. Right now I was suprised to hear how easy it's to port stuff between PS3 and this. Kojima seriously hinted that at E3 he will finally announce its new game and it will be PS3/PSP2 cross platform.
My only doubt it's the price. This thing as someone else said seems like a Louis Vuitton product XD LOL

 

[Zombie James]

About the GPU:

SGX543MP4 (four cores) 133M poly/s, fill rates in excess of 4Gpixels/sec @200 MHz

So it has a quad-core CPU and a quad-core GPU.

 

[Booda]

If that's the message you took away, you weren't paying attention. The point of how comprehensive the hardware is, is to provide unique ways to play on their handheld, and open it to the world of 'lighter' gaming that PSP never really enjoyed (and they're making some very bold moves there with Suite). IN ADDITION to the traditional PSP strengths with big games.

The point of "how comprehensive the hardware is" is to provide nice long spec sheets for e-peen waggling. They're trying to compete with phones and the iPod Touch and the 3DS, but they just went for absurd brute-force over-engineering instead of thinking of ways to truly differentiate the system.

Simplicity and an elegant implementation of a few key features go a long way, but that's a lesson Sony has yet to learn.

 

[overthehill99]

Is it confirmed there is no video-out, or haven't they specified which ports the PSP2 has?

That port on the bottom will function as a number of things, like charging, USB connection, and most likely video out.

 

[Replicant]

The NGP feels much less sophisticated than the PSP. Maybe it's the lack of buttons and signs/logos.

It's because the design of the new device is too oval/round-ish. The PSP has some oval shape but it's still quite rectangular with just the oval around the edges. Also, the new speakers look fugly. Ditto with the select and start button.

 

[Acid08]

Welp, I guess a case is a must for this thing, no way I'm putting protruding analog sticks in my pocket.

 

[∀ Narayan]

About the GPU:



So it has a quad-core CPU and a quad-core GPU.

Aye. It's a beast.

 

[StuBurns]

It looks huge. So awesome.

 

[SolidSnakex]

No EA on the list of developers?

It's very strange that they aren't listed. They obviously have a very close relationship with Sony.

 

[54-46!]

The PSPGo also has a propriety output that lets you plug it to TVs. I'm sure this will offer the same functionality. Base of the unit looks pretty similar.

PSPgo had awesome black borders, I hope this one has got proper full screen output if they decide to put it in.

 

[Flambe]

Plus fucking one.

Even though it's going to be so expensive in Canada and I'm terrified at the shitty 3g 'plan' we will end up with -_-

But.... OLED.. mmm

 

[neptunes]

I don't think that will be the final design

 

[_Alkaline_]

It does look wonderful, and it's good to see Sony have learnt their lesson after the respective failure of their last high-end, ultraexpensive console by creating a high-end, ultraexpensive console.

 

[yencid]

 

[NullPointer]

HOLEY SHEEEIT that thing is a beast.

Need price and battery life stats for the win, but I'm definitely intrigued.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

Really, talk about a step backwards. Take it there's no DS3 support either?

It looks like Sony are re-using the same proprietary USB connector as the one on the Go. It was complete shit, but I would be very surprised if it can't function as a USB > HDMI adapter.

 

[Amon37]

I'm sure Sony will have and hdmi cable but with their propietary input on the other just like the component cable they have now for any psp-2000 and beyond

 

[BeEatNU]

Really, talk about a step backwards. Take it there's no DS3 support either?

it look like it had bluetooth.

so thats all you really need.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

That thing is long.

 

[brain_stew]

Spec sheet is avail online.

didnt know that site is blocked here.
Edit:

Silicon wise that's an extremely conservative (and cheap) solution by Sony's standards. The silicon budget is much lower than the PSP's was at launch yet the PSP was a $200 device. Again its further confirmation that there'll be a sub $300 SKU. PSP BC is my biggest worry, a software solution looks very unlikely and including that hardware isn't cheap.

 

[Router]

I didnt expect them to keep the rear trackpad with the touchscreen. Just gotta decide on what color to buy now. I'm thinking white....

oh my