New PSP in the Works

**MIG-31** · Apr 7, 2006, 08:21 PM

Shacknews has learned from a reliable source close to Sony that a new iteration of its PSP console is currently in the works. The device is a successor rather than a redesign of the current system; recent rumors have suggested that Sony is also working on a redesigned PSP. It is not clear if the two rumors are in fact speaking about the same project, but this new report definitely refers to a brand new system. It will have built in hard drive support from the beginning, and will not be using the UMD media format, either for games or for other content. This makes sense, since the PSP is the only device that uses UMDs, and since UMD movie sales have been falling lately, there is little reason for Sony to stick with the format. However, it does appear to rule out the possibility of backwards compatibility. It is unknown what format will be used in its stead. The device, which the source referred to only as "PSP 2," is currently in development, and may appear some time "in the next three years."

Nvidia recently announced that it has a new design contract with Sony, one which will apparently pay more than the company received for its work on the PlayStation 3's GPU. It seems fairly likely that the contract in question refers to this PSP successor, given Sony's history of working with Nvidia on game console technology.

When contacted for comment, SCEA representative Paul Murphy said, "As you know, SCEA does not comment on rumors or speculation."
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nForcer · Apr 7, 2006, 10:00 PM

PSP - Gameboy you are NOT!

YAYitsAndrew · Apr 8, 2006, 01:43 AM

Why would they release a new system so soon that has nothing to do with their old one? Announcing a PSP2 is like killing your current system. Everyone is going to want to wait for the new one. And killing off the UMD is going to put a sour taste in developers' mouths. We'll ignore the movie industry because they're already down on UMD. And I certainly don't want any UMDs because when the newer better system comes out they'll be totally worthless.

Is this how sony is expecting to capture the handheld market?

SecretAgentMan · Apr 8, 2006, 03:33 AM

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Apr 7, 2006, 08:21 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,847 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	New PSP in the Works Shacknews has learned from a reliable source close to Sony that a new iteration of its PSP console is currently in the works. The device is a successor rather than a redesign of the current system; recent rumors have suggested that Sony is also working on a redesigned PSP. It is not clear if the two rumors are in fact speaking about the same project, but this new report definitely refers to a brand new system. It will have built in hard drive support from the beginning, and will not be using the UMD media format, either for games or for other content. This makes sense, since the PSP is the only device that uses UMDs, and since UMD movie sales have been falling lately, there is little reason for Sony to stick with the format. However, it does appear to rule out the possibility of backwards compatibility. It is unknown what format will be used in its stead. The device, which the source referred to only as "PSP 2," is currently in development, and may appear some time "in the next three years." Nvidia recently announced that it has a new design contract with Sony, one which will apparently pay more than the company received for its work on the PlayStation 3's GPU. It seems fairly likely that the contract in question refers to this PSP successor, given Sony's history of working with Nvidia on game console technology. When contacted for comment, SCEA representative Paul Murphy said, "As you know, SCEA does not comment on rumors or speculation." __________________ Source: Shacknews __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Apr 8, 2006, 01:43 AM	#3
YAYitsAndrew Anti-Piracy Poster Boy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Why would they release a new system so soon that has nothing to do with their old one? Announcing a PSP2 is like killing your current system. Everyone is going to want to wait for the new one. And killing off the UMD is going to put a sour taste in developers' mouths. We'll ignore the movie industry because they're already down on UMD. And I certainly don't want any UMDs because when the newer better system comes out they'll be totally worthless. Is this how sony is expecting to capture the handheld market? __________________ "It is because the resistance to paying for copyrighted material, although often characterized as arising from a supposed technical burden or principled concern for the public interest, arises rather from exactly the same segment of the brain that is dominant in shoplifters." - Mark Helprin, Digital Barbarism In other words, it's never okay to steal even if you think you have a good reason! www.yayitsandrew.com

Apr 7, 2006, 10:00 PM	#2
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