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The2ndQuest  40244 posts
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Date Posted: 3/14/07 6:20pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
PSP2 rumored

According to Brian Ashcroft of Kotaku.com Sony is planning to release a redesigned PSP, and possibly planning to unveil the device at this year's E3. Though Sony has repeatedly claimed that no redesigns are in the works, various third parties have apparently told Kotaku that they are pressing Sony for a release window so they can tie the launch of their upcoming PSP games to the release of the upgraded handheld. Rumored improvements include a new screen (possibly a touch screen), faster load times, improved buttons, 8 Gigabytes of flash memory, and a built in camera. Ashcroft expects a 4th quarter release.

 

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DarkPrince  2332 posts
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Date Posted: 3/14/07 9:00pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread - Date Edited: 3/14/07 9:01pm (1 edits total) Edited By: DarkPrince
The2ndQuest posted:
PSP2 rumored

According to Brian Ashcroft of Kotaku.com Sony is planning to release a redesigned PSP, and possibly planning to unveil the device at this year's E3. Though Sony has repeatedly claimed that no redesigns are in the works, various third parties have apparently told Kotaku that they are pressing Sony for a release window so they can tie the launch of their upcoming PSP games to the release of the upgraded handheld. Rumored improvements include a new screen (possibly a touch screen), faster load times, improved buttons, 8 Gigabytes of flash memory, and a built in camera. Ashcroft expects a 4th quarter release.



If this does happen and I hope it does. I hope it comes with a drop in price. I've been really tempted to buy a PSP, but I don't see myself justifying the $199 other then the fact I can play roms on it.

 

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Zebra3  6971 posts
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Date Posted: 6/15/07 10:31am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
Hey all happy

I was just wondering, should I get a PSP? The price has gone down and I can probably afford it now. But I'm really hesitating on getting it. I've heard that the camera controls for most of the games aren't that good. There are also only maybe a couple of games I'd consider buying for it right now and a couple in development but none of them scream out at me "PLAY ME NOW!!"

So, should I get it now, wait to get a PSP2 that might fix some of the problems the PSP1 has, or should I pass on this handheld completely?

 

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moosemousse  13377 posts
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Date Posted: 7/5/07 3:11am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
I'm thinking of getting a PSP, mostly for the exclusive Star Wars games that are coming out soon. Problem is, I'm not sure it's worth it for two or three games. What exclusives are there that are must haves for the PSP?

 

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Zebra3  6971 posts
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Date Posted: 7/5/07 5:22am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
Okay, I admit it. I broke down and bought a PSP tongue

As for exclusives, I guess I'll mention the ones I'm interested in right now..... Well, the first game I bought for the system was Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters. If you like that series it's worth picking up. Then there are the FFs I & II remakes. I'm not getting them because I already have Dawn of Souls, but I have heard there are a few extra things in these new games: better graphics, extra dungeons etc... Then, of course, there is Crisis Core: FFVII coming out probably sometime at the end of the year or the begining of next year. That's the real reason I bought the PSP. From the FF series there's also Dissidia -Final Fantasy, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. Other exclusives I've been looking into are God of War: Chains of Olympus, and The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion.

The other games I have for the system right now are Me & My Katamari (the camera is all whacky in this game and is often frustrating. I'd say if you want it, get it cheap), Puzzle Quest (by far one of the most fun and addicting games I've played in a while. But you really have to like Bejewled to like this game. If you do, and haven't gotten it for the DS yet, pick it up). I've also picked up Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure, but I haven't had a chance to play it yet.

 

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moosemousse  13377 posts
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Date Posted: 7/5/07 7:42am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
Hmmm, you make a persuasive argument with those FF titles, plus there's the Star Wars titles. I have Dawn of Souls, but the battery died so I can't save any games, so it might be worth picking up the PSP versions if I can get them cheap. thinking

 

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Date Posted: 7/5/07 4:03pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
I thought you might like the FF titles wink

 

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moosemousse  13377 posts
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Date Posted: 7/21/07 7:19pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
I need a job. I want to get a PSP but I can't afford one. sad

 

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DarkPrince  2332 posts
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Date Posted: 7/21/07 7:45pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
^ Same over here, except I already have a job and still want one.

With the 169.99 price point; I've been trying to save for one, but always end up getting something else.

This new slim PSP, and that star wars themed psp is just begging to be purchased. worried

 

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Date Posted: 7/21/07 7:55pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread - Date Edited: 7/21/07 7:57pm (1 edits total) Edited By: moosemousse
There's a slim one? shock

 

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Date Posted: 7/21/07 8:26pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
They just announced it at E3, should be out by the end of the year.

 

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Date Posted: 7/21/07 9:17pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread - Date Edited: 7/21/07 9:17pm (1 edits total) Edited By: moosemousse
Hrmmm, it might be worth waiting to see how much that will be then. I'm hoping they'll do a pink one.

 

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Date Posted: 7/22/07 7:15am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
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Hrmmm, it might be worth waiting to see how much that will be then. I'm hoping they'll do a pink one.






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moosemousse  13377 posts
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Date Posted: 8/18/07 3:18am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
From renchi.com:
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The new PSP will be 33 percent lighter, 19 percent slimmer, battery will be more efficient and games will also load faster. It will also be able to output movies, games, photos and other PSP applications to a TV screen by pressing the display button. (Whether or not output cable is included has not been confirmed.)

The new model will initially come in 3 different colors - announced today for North America are Piano Black, Ice Silver and a special Star Wars design: a white PSP with an image of Darth Vader's face at the back. The new PSP version 2 will be due in North America at around October.

But there are 3 extra PSP colors that will be available in the Japan market, the so called "Blume Series". These PSP slim will be available at RenChi when they are available in September 07, but they will not be available in the US / EU markets.

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So we won't be getting the pink version, but we will be getting a Vader one.

 

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Date Posted: 9/5/07 8:06am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
I've just got an email from Game.co.uk saying that the new PSP is available for pre-order. It'll cost £130 and will include a 64MB memory stick.

Tempting, so very tempting. I just have to figure out where I'm going to get the money from . . thinking

 

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