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EA's Larry Probst on the PSP: "I think the price point needs to be lower..." |
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During part 2 of N'Gai Croal's interview with EA CEO Larry Probst, the CEO voiced his opinion on matters regarding the PSP. For one thing he says that when it comes to the PSP, they're not really keen on making original content for Sony's handheld. He says:
It's more likely that we would target platforms like the PS3, Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii if we had an original in mind. Our strategy on PSP has typically been to take the franchises that we build on other platforms and exploit them on the PSP. I think the price point needs to be lower, and I think you're going to see that next year, along with a different form factor.
Of course he goes on the clarify that they don't really know what Sony's plans are but, according to him, it wouldn't be surprising if they had a lowered price unit at US$ 149 and a more fully-featured upscale unit at US$ 249 or US$ 299.
According to him, the compelling argument to get games for the PSP is that it's portable. However he does also say that he agrees to the thought that if someone own Madden on multiple systems already, say one for the PS2 and one for the 360, then they're less likely to buy Madden on the PSP.
He says that if you're looking for a PSP breakout hit, it really has to be something original or unique to the platform. That's not EA's strategy for now though. So what is their plan for the PSP? Here's his words:
We're interested in interoperability between PSP and Sony's other platforms, and if we can do something along those lines, that would be helpful.
While it's a bit of a downer to hear that another company isn't interested in making original content for the PSP, it is pseudo good news to hear that they're looking to take advantage of the PSP-PS3 connection. A mobile way to control your PS3 game perhaps? Time will tell.
Via N'Gai Croal
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its become painfully obvious that psp is already on the main track to losing the war... although its "soldiers" the fanboys dont like to admit it..
its like watching a bunch of faithful servants watch their aging king die.. they stay faithful till his last breath .. swearing he will rule on.. but ultimately will die.
those who disagree are plainly blind to the DS's Iron Grip on the market.
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Buy one because of these games :)
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i say buy two psps!
it truly is playstation PORTable.
it's been 2 years and the most promising feature to be added ps1 emulation.
and we got screwed on that.
why bother?
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GTA is a remake, not a port
Killzone is a sequel, not a port
MGS is not a free game that comes with MGS3, it's a sequel to MGS3
Jeanne D'arc is a completely new license and game
And that's just the ones I own myself. You should've done research before being an ignorant jackass
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Player, UMD Player, MP3 Player, PS2 quality video games, absolutly unmatched and great wireless game play, homebrew which means your PSP can be your SNES, NES, N64, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Dreamcast, Gameboy, DS, even Playstation 1, Picture viewer which rocks due to its many formats supported, changeble faceplates (I didnt say Sony would approve of you changing em but it is possible and very easy), built in 802.11 b/g WIFI, built in IRDA port, rechargable battery pack, downloadable demos for latest games, Flash support, PS3 support, and for all you pirates out there its extremely easy to pirate games lol, I mean really this is the greatest handheld out there and its well worth the 300 bucks it cost (or 250). If you want a cheap handheld go get a DS there crappy and cant do anything but play SNES quality games (and maybe a few N64 quality games but not many).
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Killzone is NOT a sequal.. thats the PS3 Version.. Its Original.. but its also a "Me too" Game ... you know.. a game thats riding on the coattales of a more popular console game... like metal gear acid and Scarface the world is yours ...
the point is.. theres STILL no solid break out titles.. they are all Ports.. or less popular "Me too" titles.
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"It's more likely that we would target platforms like the PS3, Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii if we had an original in mind"
IF we had something original in mind, witch we all know they dont!
But at least hes honest about it, or allmost.
Well my opinion about ea and their games is:
EA WE DON'T NEED YOUR *****, SO MILK OUT ANOTHER PUBLIC, AND STOP DIZZIN OUR BELOVED SYSTEM!!!!!!!!! !
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they'll probally never change, they'll scam even the smallest child out of his/her money.
EA, go port something, you don't have the time to
be complaining about money issues yet!
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Why are we interviewing satan, everyone knows he ownz EA.
All they want to do is develop crap and take your money.
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The psp is not too expensive. *period..
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peace out peeps.
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Mgs ops,loco roco and FF CC is all they need they only need to exploit them.
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Yoshi Island - Sequal
Starfox - Sequal
Metroid - Sequal
Killzone is completely different gameplay from its original state.. its NOT in 3d its a topdown view.
yes DS has a remade final fantasy.. one that wasnt released in the US btw. so it is new on shores here. sorry dont count.
and im TELLING you DS has MANY less Ports then the PSP. Not opinion.. its FACT
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