PSP 2 Rumors

[hairlesswookiee]

Looks frakking sexy!!!

I think $399 is low-balling it. This thing is gonna be $499 or more. Expect carriers to subsidize it with expensive 3G plans.

:Lecture

Rumor:

There will be multiple PSP2 skus available at launch. A Wi-fi Only version and a 3G version.

I think I'd get the Wi-fi only version if it costs substantially less.

Same here. If I actually broke down and got one it would definitely be a base model Wifi version.

One thing that impresses me the most is the new media format. Flash-type memory?? Yes please.

 

[plasmid303]

Gamestop.com just put up its pre-order page for the PSP2

https://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=020163&loc=homeflash1

 

[Darth Waller]

$999.99?

 

[Kabukiman]

Best to prepare for the worst, I guess. Putting the $999 there now will make even a $699 tag seem like a bargain when the thing is actually released.

"Thank you for calling Gamestop where you can trade-in your old video games, all of them, toward a purchase of a new PSP2, how may I help you?"

 

[darthviper107]

If it's $400 or more, this thing is going to fail hardcore

 

[plasmid303]

Can't wait for downgraded PS3 ports to PSP2! And at $50-$60 each most likely.

 

[Matt S]

If it's $400 or more, this thing is going to fail hardcore

Lets hope Sony actually learned a lesson or two from the PS3 launch. It failed at $599 - this will fail if its not under $400

I think it needs to be under $300 actually to sell

 

[dominishin]

So no backwards compatibility right? I can keep my PSP 3000?

 

[Kabukiman]

So no backwards compatibility right? I can keep my PSP 3000?

No UMD, so no backwards compatibility. I dunno about downloaded PSP games though...

 

[Dug]

No UMD, so no backwards compatibility. I dunno about downloaded PSP games though...

It has been confirmed that downloaded psp games will still work on the NGP.

 

[dominishin]

I probably would have cared about downloaded games if they actually had every PSP game downloadable. Crazy Sony and their PSPGo... it isn't even fully present compatible.

 

[Dug]

I probably would have cared about downloaded games if they actually had every PSP game downloadable. Crazy Sony and their PSPGo... it isn't even fully present compatible.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sony plan on creating a back catalogue of psp games in downloadable form for the NGP.

 

[Raikirik]

Looks very impressive.

 

[Matt S]

“Hopefully when we announce the price, people will see the proper value," - Shu Yoshida


Sony relied on tech to entice people into buying the PS3 at $599. That concept failed miserably. I seriously hope they've leard their lesson

 

[plasmid303]

Not really feeling the new home menu interface.

 

[Darth Waller]

^^ Yeah, that looks like something cheap like you would see on Myspace.

 

[Kratos]

Not really feeling the new home menu interface.

Yea I agree
I prefer the PS3 layout.
That being said the 3DS looks to have some Handheld Competition, and only time will tell what is better

 

[Kabukiman]

I kinda dig the interface. Very iPhone inspired, which isn't a good thing for everybody, but it is for me.

 

[Starkiller]

I like the new features and some of the gaming series planned Uncharted, Call of Duty, Killzone, etc...

But I have to wait for price and other details before making the decision to buy, but I like the direction SONY is headed with this.

 

[dominishin]

What's with everyone cheapening their interfaces? (360 Dashboard)