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David Reeves: no plans for PSP 2, software is PSP's weakness |
Listed in: Interviews, Games Tags: David Reeves, interviews, PSP-3000, PSP2, SCEE, Sony
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It's only been a couple of months since the PSP-3000 hit stores, so another new PSP isn't on the cards yet. That's what SCEE boss David Reeves told MCV in a recent interview:
No, there are currently no plans for a PSP2. I go to Tokyo quite a lot and no one has referred to it – I think they have their hands full at the moment.
We just launched the PSP-3000 so we are still focused on this generation of the platform.
Aside from spouting the standard Sony denial line, Reeves also conceded that yes, the PSP is in a tight spot in terms of games, acknowledging that software is the handheld's major weakness. Reeves lays the blame square on the door of developers:
...developers, when it comes to placing their bets, have to choose PS3 and 360, then Wii, then DS, maybe even PS2 before PSP. ItÂ’s the same at our internal studios, where the focus has been on PS3.
Reeves assured PSP faithful that games will come, but they'll just "take a while longer". Reminds me of the movie Field of Dreams: "If you build it, they will come." Well, they better.
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- Sony comments on PSP 2 speculation: no comment
- Rumor: Imagination Technologies working on graphics processor for new PSP?
- Koller: PSP software decline to reverse by 2009
Via MCV UK
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I'd love a PSP2. Maybe not yet, there's a lot of life in the PSP still but I could see how it could be improved (LED backlight, faster UMD, internal storage, always-on connection and PSN style friends stuff).
I do agree that software is the PSP's weakest side. I love the few games I own and they provide me with an experience the DS never could (which I also enjoy playing, though)... My friends gave up on the system a long time ago citing the lack of upcoming games as the problem. We do need more games. Plx.
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if they ever decide to improve psp again, they better make a ps2 & 3 controller converter and design it to clip on to the psp with a stand. (it better have adjustable tilt too) high res support on HDTV would be nice too.
psp2 would make sense if they make it run ps2 games. lol. that would justify the title.
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Hmmm.... Keanu Reeves has a brother? lol, jk.
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I hate this game generation :/ I wasn't able to buy a PS2 ever. I bought a PSP instead of the xbox 360 thinking it would be like the PS2 with lots of cool games... I regret that so much :(
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Software: Yes. I agree with the obvious. This machine is in definite need of games.
Hardware: THIS MACHINE NEEDS AN UPDATE.
See, the whole purpose of a HANDHELD is that it be these things:
1. Light but also, SMALL. (the psp is too looooong.)
( is that a psp or are u happy to see me? comes to mind)
2. Easy to carry without fear of screen damage
3. Excellent battery life.
4. It should have software that is conducive for 'on-the-go' types. (20 min intros and save points spaced an hour apart, are not handheld friendly.)
It doesnt matter how powerful your hardware is if you dont have a steady stream of games to support it. But, we know this already.
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Piracy is a major issue, and PSP is now this generations Dreamcast.
The real problem, as ever, is Sony's crap marketing of everything Playstation for the current generation. It's been lazy, incompetent, botched and embarassing. The brand became so powerful that they just stopped caring, so we get dross like the "This is living" campaign, possibly the worst adverts I've ever seen. By contrast, Nintendo's simple and straightforward campaigns have seen the Wii do extremely well, even though software for that console is also drying up.
Bottom line, unless Sony stop being so vague, no one will care when the good games arrive, because all the hardware will be on Ebay. And at that point, we may never even see a PSP2. Perhaps Microsoft will plug the gap and learn from all of Sony's mistakes.
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The PSP does have a large library of good games. The fact that it gets so few games in comparison to the other systems and the majority of these games are actually good make it have possibly the lowest ratio of shovelware for any system. I own 34 PSP games and the majority of them are good, easily. At the same time I own 24 for the DS with the majority of those being good as well.
In Japan the PSP is doing much much better since they're actually releasing games over there, they're just not localizing most of those releases for the US.
Anyways. If you ask me, it does look like the PSP will be picking up a bit in 2009 A few possible good games for the US are Star Ocean 2, Resistance Retribution, Dissidia, Prinny(I dislike Disgaea, but this looks like a good platformer,) and Phantasy Star Portable. These are only definitely releases and there will most likely be more good ones coming along.
Let's not the PS3/PSP ad-hoc party compatibility. When at home play your ad-hoc games with other people no matter where they're at. Definitely a killer app for the PSP and just wait until it gets out of its beta and gets a much larger compatibility list(which others outside of the compatibility list do work, but most don't.)
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Devs are simply too lazy to do anything other than a slacked-off port of already-established Console games.
But...Tenchu 4 is coming to PSP, so I'm definitely buying the hell out of that.
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The only games I bother with now are the ones that let you save anywhere. Handheld games NEED this feature! Or at least a fully working save state system in place.
It's a shame that some idiots vote down posts that are the truth.
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PS: im mexican, sorry if i didn't wrote some things right!!!
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I understand why. Why would consumers buy the 3000 if a new model is already in the works?
I think my comment is really for you all... Who takes them seriously anymore? Lie after lie. So to me this reads... the PSP2 is in the works... but we want you to buy the 3000... we don't want even less sales.
Its understandable... just I think everyone on this board knows the routine by now.
...DarkPigen
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PSP is an Awesome machine with a great Base of People that want to do things for it. Iphone is a lot more powerful, but call me old fashined, i like buttons. i have enough trouble with the tilt on PS3, let alone having that as the only form of turning/moving (aside from touch)
Sony has mentioned a 10 year life, i don't see it. a next gen is around the Corner (with all these Mini PCs popping up on the market, only a matter of time before a 1.2ghz+ handheld is in the pipeline - the psp will still have a home in the homebrew commuinity though, because of the versitility and function.
Oh, and for those that don't like the size of the PSP, get real. This is supposed to be a replacement for console on the go, not a *****ing photo keychain. it is a great screen and had they made it smaller, would've been *****. also, for those whom are worried about scratched screens - that's what screen protectors and slip covers are for - get a clue and prep everything before you damage the stuff.
Thats my rant for the Day - thanks for reading. Just remember the PSP is More than just games, it's a mobile life, and thats why we buy - otherwise we would all buying 360s - yuk
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