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More images, comparison pics of the redesigned PSP |
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According to T3, the redesigned PSP - referred to in some quarters as the PSPSlim, PSP Lite or PSP Slim & Lite - is 5 mm thinner and 3 mm shorter than the original. It's also lighter thanks to a brand new UMD mechanism.
Viewed from the front, it still looks pretty much the same and still has a 4.3-inch screen. The infrared port is now gone, and the Wi-Fi switch is now on top of the unit. Check out the images below for a closer look at the new PSP.
Via T3
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id probably buy this as a second psp to keep up with the games, and keep my first one for homebrew/custom firmwares
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but http://www.wickedlasers.com/index.php?refer=17554
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Even Homebrew was very slow and... Dumb.
Whats the point in this? Youve got Wi-Fi.
I agree with Simmy:
My Original one that i've bought on september 1th 2005 (im from Germany) has 1800mAh.
But hey, i think Sony knows what they're doing.
personally I think the UMD Bay / drive looks very bad. I think it might get broke or something like that.
But the TV Output is just amazing. Im going to buy the ice silver package (Daxter is great, Family Guy awesome and the 1GB Stick. Well ^^) but I will still keep my old one for HB and... Forget it
Im buying games
Greetz and thx @ Sony for theire PSP Sl... erm... 1.5
oh, i almost forgot:
Can anyone tell me a retailer that ships to Europe / Germany?
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I'll probably still keep my old psp though. I'll just wait 'til the price drops to get the new one.
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Then, on the other hand, I like the new Memory Sick slot. Does not wear out that easy compared to the 1st PSP I guess.
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Well sony must have run out of ideas, all they did was make its smaller, at least nintendo did a little remodeling... They should of at least gave it a little more to look at then a normal psp, like how would people be able to tell which is which without putting the 2 of the psp models together??
This is pointless, although ill be honest, i might get one just for UMD games and etc... cuz the UMD drive on my PSP is busted (my fault)
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Of course, they're not, so they'll just change the mobo or something, and it'll take 6 months to crack... and they'll be back to fighting the homebrew scene.
Now, with new hardware. would you need a different version of custom firmware on this?
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the UMD tray? I like the original more too. It seems it can open easily and will break easily too. doesn't look cool either. check out how the original tray looks, its awesome. what was the point of them putting those two bottom speakers at the top? It removes from the slims sexiness.
The hell with video output, I'll be sticking with my original 3.03 OE-C psp thank you. Probably be buying another psp, but not a psp slim.
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Idiots. I am seriously disappointed in $ony. First that crap PS3 and now this. NOTHING's changed. Exact same design. No on board memory no flash increase no nothing. And it looks like my uncle's 4 year old son can snap the UMD drive in half after 2 minutes of examining it.
But wait. We're giving you video out! Yeah right. I had that on my mac about 20 billion years ago and seriously do I want to play PORTABLE games on my TV? Not a lot. I play the psp usually when im on a trip and I need to pass time. meh.
Slimmer and Lighter....are you kidding me. Last time I checked KIDS play games and KIDS don't have arthritis. They can freaking lift the psp without any joint pain!
I am never going to touch this worthless piece of *****.
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Not sure if that'll be good or bad, but probably worse since now it'll stick out more when something is plugged into it.
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LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME who the hell cares aobut a few centimeters? video output uh... wheres the 2nd analog stick?
wheres the new design, theyre basically reselling the same crap how dissapointing
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2) New + locked?
we won't know until they're out, but it's highly likely that the new PSPs will require some new form of bypass to unlock them fully.
3) any brighter screens?
that would be really nice given that my DS outshines my PSP on max brightness. really sad, IMO.
4) TV out.
They could have simply done a USB thing for everyone and left it at that. there are usb video output boxes for laptops, so no reason the PSP couldn't have gotten one.
5) no improvements to the core.
I'd much rather have seen a version at the same weight with a built-in GPS SIRF3 system and a fat MS/UMD with lots of maps.
Instead maps are still one of those things with lots of add-ons required.
6) Enough time to innovate, no innovation at hand.
They've had more than enough time to innovate - flip down keyboard, MIGO chat/IM apps, GPS inside, etc., but nothing. Very sad vs. DS.
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Thats a vry different move compared to Ninty.
Now no1 is gna trade in their old 1s for this coz the new design doesnt completely overshadow the old 1........get my drift??
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Should of left the IR port alone and if all the video out is just a plug in the old jack than this can be used with the Ol'PSP's and really makes the redesign worthless cause frankly the only thing that peeked my interest was the fact it had video out and the possibility of upgraded Flash RAM and a 2nd nub.
If they don't update the FLASH RAM, keep the IR, add 2nd nub, give American's the GoCam, they've done nothing at all and is wasting our time and money.
Everybody else gets a CAM but US, then a redesigned PSP comes out and US still doesn't have an NTSC GoCam.
SONY is FuuuuuuuCKing UP So Badly that Nintendo and MS will take over, oh wait, snapp! They still haven't released MS surprise yet, new hand held, this will cripple SONY cause no dout MS won't handy cap the device and will support the HB community. This is kick SONYs weak pathetic redesigned psp to the curb and into the sewer.
Well, now I know I'm not buying a redesigned PSP, I can now save up for the new MS hand held, thanks to SONY for redesigning the PSP so badly, now I won't have to be held back any more by hacking it when MS's hand held will be open source.
SONY's going to fall out if they don't get their stink heads out their asses.
Microsoft's E3 hand held surprise will turn the tables on SONY and leave them looking for which board member is going to fall on their own sword because of the bad decisions made. If you ask me, they should all fall of their swords for this treason they've committed on the consumers.
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Should of left the IR port alone and if all the video out is just a plug in the old jack than this can be used with the Ol'PSP's and really makes the redesign worthless cause frankly the only thing that peeked my interest was the fact it had video out and the possibility of upgraded Flash RAM and a 2nd nub.
If they don't update the FLASH RAM, keep the IR, add 2nd nub, give American's the GoCam, they've done nothing at all and is wasting our time and money.
Everybody else gets a CAM but US, then a redesigned PSP comes out and US still doesn't have an NTSC GoCam.
SONY is FuuuuuuuCKing UP So Badly that Nintendo and MS will take over, oh wait, snapp! They still haven't released MS surprise yet, new hand held, this will cripple SONY cause no dout MS won't handy cap the device and will support the HB community. This is kick SONYs weak pathetic redesigned psp to the curb and into the sewer.
Well, now I know I'm not buying a redesigned PSP, I can now save up for the new MS hand held, thanks to SONY for redesigning the PSP so badly, now I won't have to be held back any more by hacking it when MS's hand held will be open source.
SONY's going to fall out if they don't get their stink heads out their asses.
Microsoft's E3 hand held surprise will turn the tables on SONY and leave them looking for which board member is going to fall on their own sword because of the bad decisions made. If you ask me, they should all fall of their swords for this treason they've committed on the consumers.
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I rather have the old one! Sony makes sh*t when they fail to hackers whahaha damn bastards whahaha!
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I rather have the old one! Sony makes sh.t when they fail to hackers whahaha damn bastards whahaha!
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btw. "unhackable" just means "not yet hacked" ! everything is hackable!
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1) you already have a psp.
2) you dont have money to get the new design because you are 12 years old and/or are an unemployed 19 year old living in your moms basement.
3) you dont have enough technical knowledge to even work at the lame 'geek squad' or something similar,
4) you just like to complain like everyone else on QJ.
5) most of you kids should be in summer school right now anyway because you were playing ratchet and clank in class.
get a *****ing brain and stop babbling incoherent statements.
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psp without ir sux trust me
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2)When you say locked... you mean homebrew wise?
3)The screen is already a thing of beauty. F__k d00d my old Game Gear is like a spot light if you really want to compare handheld screen brightness.
4) Possibly true, but why complain when a company adds something for free?
5)You're one person, with one opinion. Perhaps Sony isn't catering to just you! Perhaps they thought the majority of users would rather a smaller redesign instead of a "GPS SIRF3 system and a fat MS/UMD with lots of maps"
6)It's a redesign dude, you can't go including a bunch of exclusive hardware into the thing, it alienates the older version of the hardware and then you've got a lot of angry users who can't play 'X' game on their old PSP. Also, you compare to the DS... the DSLite has nothing "Innovative" added to it either, f'n brightness upgrade, smaller design etc.
In closing. If you're not happy with the redesign then stick with the older hardware.... if you've even got a PSP.
I may stick with my older PSP for a while yet... but I'm really glad to see some design changes. Like the replacement of the head phone jack!!! I'm always annoyed with the placement of it on the regular PSP, it's always in the way of my left hand.
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i just hope they aren't depending only on the umd drive to cut battery use, that would suk for homebrew and hopefully someone will come up with something useful to replace the umd door
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'Sony'
Is that where the money that were paying them go? designing an identical unit with 1 or 2 new feature.
Seriously, omg! this TOTALLY suckballz!
This isn't a new PSP it's physically identical to the original unit.
OMG, I've seen better mods that carried MANY other excellent features than this disgraceful piece of *****.
Now I REALLY hope MS comes out with a portable system. I'll definately be more than happy switching to that than what Sony has lately been up to.
And I BET ANYBODY by that time, Sony will be BEGGIN' for someone like DAX to pop up and create another legendary legacy so they can have another glimpse of what true gaming experience REALLY is.
I just can't wait until this unit comes out because it will SURELY be a BIG FLOP INTERNATIONALLY !
Microsoft, PLEASE release something worth while because Sony obviously cannot live up to their clients standards.
So let me get this straight.
Sony releases a p-system that was a MAJOR hit until the HB scene got in the story and made their own 'enhancements' because many have realize that the unit was being held back by the people that created them in the first place.
So Sony then cripples the HB scene (which what made the PSP System Internationally renowned today) as a way of revenge due to the piracy crisis.
Then Sony 'secretly' and strongly denied that they were building a new unit aka PSP2/slim that the public have learned they were up to, and at the end the best that they could come up is this PIECE OF *****!
Sony, omg, Sony... You have got to GET A NEW PROJECT LEADERS AND MEMBERS. Sack everybody whose involved in the division while you still have that little dignity you have left and show once again why we (millions) of PSP users have chosen the PSP Unit to be the next big thing.
Just let it grow to whatever the public want it to grow just as you did with PSX and PS2...
EVERY System you have released have eventualy been figured out and been 'cracked' to play backups and hb. But this is why countless of people like myself still chose to follow the name Sony is because of this same pattern.
If PSP is the 1st time in history that you will hold back with all your might and not allow to evolve, then I can assure you that the name Sony PSP (TM) will be a thing of the past and everyone will follow the industries that will allow their creations to flurish to it's FULL potential.
I am so disgusted and ashamed on what this so called 'new' slimmer and better psp you have to show that I am personally ashamed that I have a PSP.
And I can assure ANYBODY that this will be a laughing matter when it does release in the market/public.
Sony, wake up and realize...
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1. Video out is awesome idea
2. UMD door looks kinda flimsy
However, the IR port is about as handy as plug on reading light. No Sony games used it, and it only appeared to be useful for homebrew.
But there are a few things that make me sit here and scratch my head in wonder as to wtf are some of you smoking.
Firmware updates - Since when would Sony lock a console down when their primary selling point is 'future updates to expand the functionality of the system'
Redesign - id say 90% of you unappreciative nobheads spend your time and effort bagging Sony on their 'sh*t' designs rather than showing some appreciation and some support for your beloved consoles slimmer brother. Sure there are a few areas that may not appeal to many people's taste, but how bout thinking of it this way... less materials = less cost. Sure we may not see it instantly, but we will soon. Which will mean more accessability to the console. And dont even compare it to the DS. DS is a kids toy (6-12) PSP is a teenager/adult toy. So arguably, all these flimsy components should be an issue as teens and adults look after things they spend a wad of cash on dont they?
But that goes for anything really, the general concensus of people who read this stuff on this site is no one is happy with anything Sony produce. Sure there are a few areas of concern with PSP Lite, but lets put it into perspective.
UMD Door - Yes it looks flimsy and that it will break, but is that really an issue? Do all of you swing off your UMD door just to test its durability? Are you all that rough with your PSP that the possibility of the UMD door breaking is such a big deal?
Slimness and weight - I remember when PSP first come out, people *****ed and complained that it was too fat and heavy, now its too slim and it 'looks' like the Popstation. FFS. People were happy when Nintendo released DS lite with a slimmer build and added a better screen etc, cant we show the same appreciation???
Personally, good on Sony for taking the effort in perfecting an awesome handheld.
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PS even though I steal all the games for my PSP and run it on hacked firmware I still feel I can complain about how you run your company. I can also threaten not to buy any of the games I wasn't buying anyway.
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- IR is gone so no more universal remote control fun
- the slim design could actually make it harder to hold
- speakers facing out is a great idea
- no dual analog sticks is a major disappointment
- if Sony comes up with new security measures we can't beat, the old PSPs will probably end up being more valuable
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The speakers are better there than at the bottom of the psp. the only thing i don't like are the missing curves behind T_T.
#2: People are saying that it will be unhackeable. well you closed mind dudes, that's not confirmed! It's a better idea to wait if it can be hacked.
#3: If you think about it, if the new psp is hackeable, we will be ABLE TO PLAY HOMEBREW on OUR TV! that would KICK ASS! using Internet Browse on our TV!.
I personally always wanted a white psp, and i'll buy the slim one, the video output is great!, watching videos on my tv, playing some Megaman Maverick Hunter X on my tv... that's something that i really would like to do.
You people are negative >_>, *****ing retards lol
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i find my fingers block the two speaker holes at the very bottom of the current model
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plus.. wasnt there supposed to be a camera of some sort?
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If the Studios see this new PSP, the MAYBE put new UMD's on the Market and MAYBE Wallmart and co. will return selling UMD Movies. Eventually, at a lower Price.
This one is a 100% made for People who havent allready bought a psp (because of no TV Output?) or the ones who always wished for that Add-On.
I Personally will buy it, keep my old one (3.40 OE) and will use this as a second Device. Why? Because i think its a good Idea and I have the Money
Oh, i almost forgot the heaviest part:
No IR... Well... Okay... I kinda liked it with all those HOMEBREW IR Apps, but hey, i got the old one, too
And dont forget that the PSP+ shown at the E3 is ONLY A PROTOTYPE! Till it is manufactured it surly will become more sexy as we all love the old one for.
Greetz, Moritz
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P.S.: Please stop this hate talk for this subject. There is just NO Point in it. Post your pros and cons, but dont flame or post ANY Bull*****!
Thank you (even thoe, I know this wont help -.-)
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I have to use a frkin headphone at max volume to play a movie
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Anyways, the TV - Out thing is sorta cool. But, I'm sure they could've done that on the first PSP, thru the USB port. Or even the serial port for that matter.
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So, in that case, what the heck is the point?
I like my psp as it is. It has balls, figuratively speaking, that is.
Well well. We shouldn't forget that sony knows that most of the people that buys the PSP has not clue on what homebrew and custom firmware is.
Trust me, they'll make a buck or two out of this.
It sure gives them the chance to start shipping ut fw 3.51+, which at least (for the moment) has no secure future for the homebrewers, right?
For the first time, I think $ony has the best card deal.
Let's see what happens when "the flop" comes up.
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I don't understand why people are complaining about good things?
It's got better battery life.(How? nobody knows for sure but It might be because it has more internal Ram) It's slimmer. It's lighter. It's got more ram. It has freaking Video Out. I remember when third party video out device cost about $100.00 - $200.00.
Let's not compare this to DSLITE. DS phat was ugly before DS lite came along. HOwever, PSP was already beautifully design piece of hardware. it didn't get best innovated & design award in 2004 for nothing. PSP is going right direction with this.
also, Not everybody wants GPS or GO Cam on PSP. It's about having options. I rather use real camera to take pictures.
What I really want is better RSS Feed ( Text, video, audio) It will be great to automatically download NEws feed onto my psp.
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a) release a slimmer redesign w/o increasing the cost, or..
b) not release a redesign, and keep pricing the same..
Wouldnt you prefer they release the redesign? Sure, it may not be worth going out and replacing your old one, but its not really supposed to be. PSP is already pretty sexy, adding better battery life to it and TV output is pretty nice. I dont have a PSP, and still dont plan to get one, but you guys really have no reason to complain >.>
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If you like this remake then by all means go get a dozen of em'. But just because I gave my 'honest' opinion doesn't mean it applies to "you".
I'm not b!tch!ng, just pissed off that this is the best that Sony have to offer.
And if you even know ANYTHING about HB and all it's glory, then you wouldn't even think of getting this trash. So you obviously are one of them scabs that just uses 'free' homebrews and end of the day have the audasity to b!tch about it cos it did live to 'your' expectations.
My suggestion is, next time you don't like what your reading then either disregard it totally or just STFU! cos no one wan's to hear you give credits to this so called 'new' and better psp hw upgrade. Capish...
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1.Nintendo Wii
2.Nintendo DS Lite
3.Microsoft Xbox 360
4.Games for the above consoles
5.A Sledge hammer to completely destroy their sony products...
Think people,think.. sony is the crappiest company of all time...sONY ALWAYS takes advantage of their fanboys to sell crappy stuff,worthless ,and very expensive.. the psp is cool,i like it very much but man..where are the games?? games that are very good on psp:
1.Loco Roco
2.Crush
3.Gta
4.Metal Gear Solid.
Games that are tottaly playable on the ds:
1.ZELDA(the greatest game of all time)
2.Mario
3.Metroid
4.Brain Training
5.Warioware
6.Hundreds of great games that worth their price..
Why am i saying al these bullsh1t? Because i want to advice you..and here is my advice:
F*CK SONY.DONT BUY A PS3.DONT BUY A PSP. PRAISE NINTENDO AND MICROSOFT...
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tv shows------->locationfree------->internet------->psp------->tv------->your eyes
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and also ur last sentance makes no since since most of the psps market are like 18 and older and the psp does give you cramps once n a while even if ur 21
its also better then the existing psp besides not being hacked yet so stfu to u
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Sony has failed us all when it comes to the new design. I'd rather buy one of those old PSPs with the new colors than the PSP Slim. That damn thing looks like a VTech!
Video-out? Are you kidding me? Just think about this for a second. Plug your PSP into your TV with some short ass cable and watch them on a 16" television screen... Wow! Amazing! Fantastic! Sony is a genuis! [sarcasm]
I'd buy these PSP Slims just to chuck at people. But wait! Don't even think about dropping it on the ground! The thing will crumple like tin foil!!!
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