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Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at 10:59AM EST by Karl B.

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When the PSP launched, one of its most lauded characteristics was its great graphics. Sony Worldwide Studios head Shuhei Yoshida recently said that although that was a good thing, it made Sony lose sight of another characteristic that makes for a good handheld gaming system, most specifically the controls.

"We were very happy with having something very close to the PS2 experience in a portable format with the PSP," he told GI.biz, "but we didn't do a good enough job creating the proper interface to really play games with graphics in 3D. The lack of a right analog stick, for example. That's something we wanted to attack with the PS Vita because we wanted to enhance the portable core gaming experience and we have to do it right."

Yoshida further added, "Just having great graphics on a pretty screen wouldn't have been enough. That's why we spent so much time innovating with user interface devices like the touch pad or camera and motion sensors."

Despite all the new additions and features, Sony has stated that the Vita is their "easiest and most well supported" platform so far.

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Very unlikely, i mean Sony isn't even giving Psv Tv out because it might take sales away from Ps3, so Psv will just be another typical Sony console locked down to whatever lack of features they can be bothered to throw our way, and if they give it Android you'd be buying 79p Android games instead of the £30 Psv titles, and you can't compare to Xperia Play because that's not a proper console.

+5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — crait 2011-07-11 21:35

Yeah, PS Certified PS Suite content will be also on the PS Vita. :)

-4 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:07

Quoting vitralizer:

Is it just me, or does it seem very likely that the PSV/NGP will be getting Android support?

actually with help from the comunity it might get windows xp support!!!

-3 # F you sony — Halohater1138 2011-07-11 15:26

Why "fuck you Sony" is it because they're fixing what was wrong with the last generation, or is it because the vita looks a thousand times like a better system than BOTH the Wii U and the 3ds

-4 # RE: F you sony — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:09

no, because he's a 3DS fanboy

-4 # lol — K3b4b5t4r 2011-07-16 08:40

Quoting alooper21:

no, because he's a 3DS fagboy

FIXED

In My opinion

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — billtoo 2011-07-11 15:37

what makes you think that?? I would be interested.

-4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — AssassinXCV 2011-07-11 17:09

i just can't wait till it gets hacked. like come on, after the huge jailbreak community for the iOS devices, the PSP with it's power will most likely be taken advantage from by the other jailbreakers.

-4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Techni 2011-07-11 17:26

Wait, their idea of fixing what was wrong is removing what was awesome about PSP?

ie: TV out, UMD, the ability to use a PS3 controller, using a standard memory card format instead of a system-specific one, built in flash memory, removable battery

-7 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — chuck.fx 2011-07-12 03:21

it's still too early to say it won't have tv out or dualshock support. even if they say they won't... the psp didn't have that on launch...
the PSV still uses memry sticks. it's the games that come on a special flash format. which replaces UMD. that is a GOOD thing! it gives you a lot more battery life!

the removable battery thing does suck though. but, that's because of the rear touchpad...

-5 # RE: RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Techni 2011-07-12 15:54

Quote:

the PSV still uses memry sticks

No, it doesnt. We've seen them. They are a new PSV-only format

+5 # RE: RE: RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — crait 2011-07-18 22:35

Yeah, they have Memory Stick support and a flashcard for the PSV games much like how the 3DS had SD support.

-4 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:15

this is just a strategy.

with the psp they could've add the browser from the first version, but they needed to have a reason to bring inportant updates to close security holes.

so with the psv many features will be locked in the begining. this is how things work today: we send the product out on the market, hackers exploit it and reveal security holes that we missed, then we fix them with updates and lure people with "new" features.

and when the holes are hardware dependent and can't be fixed with software anymore, we bring in new hardware revisions. like the new psv slim, which now features tv-out and a brighter display, yey

-3 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — turtle swagger 2011-07-11 18:02

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT IS WONDERING ABOUT THE LACK OF R3 AND L3 BUTTONS? I MEAN, HOW WILL U RUN IN SHOOTING GAMES??????!!!!???

-3 # ...... — Bleep 2011-07-11 22:50

There was a Modnation Racers Vita Demo video i saw on youtube and the demo was implying the user to hold L3 + -->. So I'm sure PSV has L3/R3 buttons. I was also worried about Vita not having R3/L3 buttons.

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Buzbegone 2011-07-12 03:55

Ease up... one step at a time...

-7 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — keyaniczz 2011-07-12 14:08

I dont think clickable buttons would be a good idea on a portable device. If they were to wear out, how would you replace them?

-4 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — K3b4b5t4r 2011-07-16 08:43

Quoting turtle swagger:

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT IS WONDERING ABOUT THE LACK OF R3 AND L3 BUTTONS? I MEAN, HOW WILL U RUN IN SHOOTING GAMES??????!!!!???

By stimulating the touch pad. I see a lot of people getting gammy hands if the game developers don't get it right.

-6 # blah, blah, blah... — Slik dA Relic 2011-07-11 18:14

these guys are funny... when u left the PS1 u had already created a dual analog stick controller... its a no brainer to implement that control into ur handheld.

and the 4 button dpad was terrible since its inception.. how do u continue to use that control until now? the wrong beta testers, and managers are at these meetings.. more than half of the psp games i dont even bother to play because of these 2 BIG flaws.

da relic

-4 # RE: blah, blah, blah... — SaDuWoOFFLINE 2011-07-13 00:28

What? The 4 button d-pad works perfectly fine O_o;. It won't matter when most games use the analog, anyway. Most of the time the d-pad is mapped to item selection or something, so having more than 4 directions on it would make it more likely that you screw up when trying to select a particular thing.

-5 # It's not going away. — fr4nk 2011-07-17 14:32

Nintendo holds the patent for a plus-shape D-pad. So Sony had to make their D-pad just different enough to avoid licensing it from Nintendo.

-5 # That D-pad isn't going away. — fr4nk 2011-07-17 14:38

Nintendo owns the patent on a plus-shape D-pad. So Sony had to make their D-pad just different enough to avoid licen$ing it from Nintendo.

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Mickle 2011-07-11 18:22

You know the more i hear about this thing the less i want it, i mean everything Sony's putting on it just looks to be restrictive for us, like that proprietory memory card, built in battery, no Tv out and I'll bet any money it uses an iPhone type connection with chipped cables that's illegal for third parties to make without a licence and of course not allowing a wireless controller like with Psp Go, i mean i'm looking at all this and thinking the thing needs hacking already just to get features it should already have out the box.

-7 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — ColorblindMonk 2011-07-11 18:24

I'll be trading in a number of things, including my PSP, and stepping up for the Vita. There were times where lack of support for the PSP became very apparent.

Good games were few and far between, piracy somewhat scared away developers, and the Go was ultimately a failure, coupled with lack of advertising on Sony's part. A second stick was all I really wanted, but the Vita holds far more promise than it's past generation. My 3DS is lonely and needs a charging buddy for the night. :)

-4 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:22

don't be an idiot, your psp doesn't go anywhere!

i really get attached with my handhelds, and while i'm on a psp3004, i still have my nonworking psp1000 in the box of the 3004. i just can't toss it away, that little fat guy was my faithfull companion for hours and hours, and it never complained about anything! untill one day, when...

-5 # RE: RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — K3b4b5t4r 2011-07-16 08:45

I feel for you man. Hang in there

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — xnamkcor 2011-07-11 18:51

And by "What Was Wrong With the PSP," they mean, "Security Updates."

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Fate 2011-07-11 19:12

I wonder if the Vita vill be as hacked as the psp or if they've learnd and made it much harder to find exploit, I'm pretty sure someone will find exploit int system sooner or later, but will the hack be as good and secure as the PSP, or will modding the Vita have big chance of brikning it, I mean if you pay attention to instruktions, the chanse of briking your PSP is pretty slim

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — COMA 2011-07-12 10:06

It's inevitable.

Patience is the key.

-5 # RE: RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:25

patience and letting the other guy brick it first

sony will probably make new statements in those legal issues and agreements with the end-user. that along making sure moding the console results in a permanent brick untill you take it to a service and fix it for half the price of a new console

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — as230 2011-07-11 19:24

Here is something $ony will never fix: a homebrew-friendly console that would attract independent game developers to hop on.

Now excuse me while I solve the Continuity puzzles on my iPhone ;)

-5 # yay more buttons — Ryan Bliss 2011-07-11 19:25

but you know what i dislike about vita? that it wont accept the same kind of memory stick. the m2 memorystick could be used in the psp go but with the adapter you can use it for almost any other sony device such as phones, cameras, and even the good old psp. it wouldnt take up that much space to put in a m2 memorycard slot.

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — aeon44 2011-07-11 20:37

the very 1st reason i want to buy this is because of its improved graphics.

second is just the new controls for it like the rear touchpad, touchscreen and the long-awaited right analog stick.

it should beat 3DS in graphics and controls, i'm not sure about the sales.

i don't care if this will be hacked or not right away, i'll still buy this and at least one game and i'll choose the best game when its available.

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:28

the very first reason i want to buy this is the next portable GTA. the seccond reason is that the next GTA might be San Andreas (that if rockstar doesn't decide to shovel liberty city on our throats once more; i've had enough of that city lately!)

+4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — crait 2011-07-11 21:36

I'm very happy with the outcome. :)

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — yaoitaru 2011-07-11 23:36

lol at all the ppl who thought PSP was superior to DS because of the graphics.

-3 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — xnamkcor 2011-07-12 00:53

Yeah. Everybody knows it's because it plays every console and handheld at and below PSX/GBA(Not including N64 fully).

-5 # superior — SomeoneSmart 2011-07-12 02:42

PSP more superior than the DS? That's a given. Thing is, being superior doesn't mean you're better than the other, it just means you're capable doing more.

-5 # RE: superior — xnamkcor 2011-07-12 17:08

"being superior doesn't mean you're better than the other"

Stay Classy

-6 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — NakedFaerie 2011-07-12 03:51

You know what the main problem with the Vita will be... It's made by $ony.

If it was made by Micro$oft then it would be better. Even if it was a Nintendo or Apple product it will be better but as its a $ony product it will suck.
When it can play backups is when I THINK about getting one. I'm not even going to bother till then.

-4 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — sharkman 11 2011-07-12 13:54

lol wtf man if microsoft makes it within five minutes of buying it it will burn ur hands, shut down, and then need to be sent in to microsoft for repairs which means you won't be able to play it for a year because of how busy microsoft is.

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — K3b4b5t4r 2011-07-16 08:48

I smell a M$ fanboy. Eww go have a wash.

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Tykam993 2011-07-12 12:04

That's why we spent so much time innovating with user interface devices like the touch pad or camera and motion sensors."

That is a huge innovation. I cannot fathom any other handheld gaming device having any of those three things. Once again, Sony never fails to innovate.

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — SaDuWoOFFLINE 2011-07-13 00:32

Actually the innovation is putting all of this in the amazing price tag is has. The rear touchpad is also a very good feature that isn't stupid and gimmicky unlike the front touchscreen.

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — yaoitaru 2011-07-18 01:08

innovation? Don't forget to thank Apple and Nintendo for putting touch controls on the map.

-5 # I don't understand — Shnitzel 2011-07-12 12:38

Sony should be giving these away for free along with all the games. Isn't that what everyone wants?
I think you all of you would still find something to complain about.

-5 # RE: I don't understand — Gatsu 2011-07-12 17:09

Yeah nerds on the internet = never happy with anything. You hit the nail right on the head dude.

-4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — leo9891 2011-07-12 13:57

I'm pulling for the Vita to do great! Its got a second analog which will help with games that require it, which mean no more mapping moving/aiming controls to the X,O,[], and /\ Buttons.

The rear touch pad is a great add on also. Its going to do great. I just hope Sony won't lose sight of the PSVita and focus on their next project.

-4 # Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Tsabrak 2011-07-12 14:34

Rear touch pad can be used for few things like extra buttons ie left side for L2 and right side as R2. So the lack of buttons it's not a big problem with a T-Pad and T-Screen.

-4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — alooper21 2011-07-12 16:30

BINGO right here!!!

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Acteon 2011-07-12 16:49

This doesn't bode well if this is what they think scuppered the original PSP. Lack of support, marketing and a clear vision are what knackered the PSP, especially SCEE's complete incompetence in all 3 areas.

The DS didn't have 2 analogue sticks and it wasn't lambasted for it. Monster Hunter showed that with the right games and support the PSP could kick Nintendo's dual-screen ass, but they only caught on 3 years after launch when the system was already dead in Europe.

If it weren't for imports I would have binned my PSP long ago, but thanks to some simply stunning games (which are just fine with the current controls) it's by far my most used console. I hope Sony really support the Vita, because frankly it looks incredible.

-5 # Go away trolls — Gatsu 2011-07-13 03:24

All I hear is wahhh wahhh wahh. Jesus if you ppl bitching arent happy with sony, psp or just great games in general then dont buy a psv. Simple as that. The net makes it way to easy any butthurt knucklehead to hate on whatever the other guy likes.

-5 # PSV no for me.. — Shinny 2011-07-13 03:35

well i cant say that PSV is crap... but hey i remeber that psp 1000 was awsome.. but then 2000 came out.. ant then 3000 and GO... i mean that ill w8t for the final model and then buy it.. hey when 3000 came out psp 2000 droped to 100£.. ill w8t for about 2 years and see how many hacks will appear.. if its going to be save to hack it.. then ill buy it

-4 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — 2x 2011-07-13 04:46

ill add this jus like the psp 1000 up to psp 3000 they will do the same thing. they will have 2 or 3 different types n a 3 or 4year span,with that said if enough people say'n what they do want eventually it'll be on it..hell sony might b doing that so they can sale the nex ps vita 7months later

-5 # .... — The-Judge 2011-07-16 16:25

Well, its awesome to see that Sony want to enhance the portable system.
Touch screen,Sensor,D ouble Analogs and better CPU.
Well, now i expect allot from the new portable console.. (PSVita)

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — yaoitaru 2011-07-18 01:06

SO many ppl still don't believe that the DS anally raped the PSP and yet, even Sony themselves are saying that they screwed up and are gonna make it up with the VITA. Yep, thats a slap to all the PSP fanboys.

but straight up, PSP was a good piece of hardware, but with one main flaw:

They wanted to have a PS2/Xbox/mainstream console in your hands. Straight up, even the fanboys were like "omg, i'm gonna have a PS2 in my hands." Thats the biggest mistake when trying to make a handheld in these times.

Don't be idiots and listen to the fans who don't know shit about this business. Don't try to make a "handheld ps3". Have the potential to make it a mini PS3, but focus more on "handheld games". Less focus on Uncharted and God of war, and more on games like what they had on DS. Look at the DS and the simple (yet super fun) games. Look at the Apple App store and see how a simple game like angry birds (yet I hate this game) can make money.

Have the potential to make powerful games like Call of Duty/Uncharted/etc but don't have that as a priority.

Don't worry too much about making a "handheld PS3". Have that feature there, but worry about the support and the games!

-5 # RE: RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Zhipp 2011-07-18 13:27

What he said.

-5 # RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — Zhipp 2011-07-18 13:26

Quoting Techni:

We cant. Sony has said so.

What? That sucks. Hopefully it get's rooted quickly, and someone releases a dual boot so we can get all those Android apps on the device. What a waste, though. It is running a version of Android, isn't it?

# RE: Sony fixing what was wrong in PSP with Vita — bad,worse,vita! 2011-07-30 10:45

man,they just stole everything from the DS/3DS and now they call it an innovative console?Sony should stop trying to bring out their bad handhelds and fix their PS3 already, every new PS3-edition that came out was a downgrade to the previous ones while Nintendo upgrades its Wii...

If the Americans weren't that stupid and buy all those crappy Sony-consoles Sony would stop their idiocy and start doing good work once again like with the PS1 and PS2,we don't need another handheld that is inferior to the DS and 3 DS in everything but machine power (and still inferior to OS-consoles like the Pandora)
and collect our data just to give them out to some hackers... no thanks!

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