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Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit

Posted Nov 18, 2010 at 6:09AM EST by Karl B.

Listed in: PSP Tags: PSP2, rumor, Sony

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The PSP2 -- Sony's very much rumored and talked about refresh for the PSP. Devs are already saying they have kits, but Sony have so far not said anything straight. Sony have never been too great at keeping secrets, though, and it seems the PSP2 won't be an exception. Some grainy images of what is supposedly an early version of the PSP2 dev kit have shown up on the web.

The images come courtesy of gaming blog VG247, who say that it's an older model that has since been replaced by a dev kit closer to the PSP-1000 in form. The switch was reportedly made to counter the heating problems posed by the PSP Go-like design.

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As you can see, the dev kit comes with a camera -- something that has been mentioned before in earlier rumors. There's another camera up front, as you can see in the next picture. There's also rear trackpad, presumably put there in place of a touch screen.

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Why are people dissing its design? The article notes that it's already been changed to be more like the 1000.

Shaped like the original (real) psp, with two thumbsticks and a trackpad. Could be pretty cool... but not enough to convince me to give Sony another chance. I'll be passing on this unless something spectacular comes up to change my mind.

+2 # RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — aperson2 2010-11-18 09:29

How come the article has been spread over 2 pages? Is it to get more advertising money, because I have adblocker installer.

That there is a very early prototype. Was very comfortable though.

# I like it. — Lassik 2010-11-18 09:37

I like it. It looks cool to me. I REALLY like the 2 thumbsticks. Not so sure about the trackpad though. I'd kinda like to see a touch screen on it though instead of a touchpad.

For those worried about comfort I hope an accessory comes out to add PS style controller handles. Similar to the one that came out for the PSP-1000. I think it was Datel that released it...

Regardless i'll probably buy one. Especially if they incorporate some form of touch screen because I think that would be a nice addition. I like the way it works out on my phone and I like my DS with the way the touchscreen is implemented from time to time. I know the touch screen if very unlikely especially since there is a touchpad but it would be a nice feature... IMO.

+1 # kewl — Sack Boy 2010-11-18 11:02

i liked the gos design but i dont like the thumb stick layout for this kit.

# Agreed — Acteon 2010-11-18 11:31

I like the Go design as well, though it does make my hands ache after a while (rubber grips on the edges of the unit would make it a lot more comfortable to hold over long periods).

I'm on the fence about the PSP2. If it's region locked I won't touch it as all the best games are from the US or Japan (the UK gets sod all in terms of support).

As ever, I'll wait and see what they roll out, but it'd be nice to have a choice of designs.

# RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — soppyhankins 2010-11-18 11:03

Guys, this is a PROTOTYPE!!!! Not the real thing. If you read the article this is the old one at that. "Still, VG247 alleges that it's the real deal, only the final product won't look like it due to the redesign brought about by heating problems." They made it look like the original psp design. Personally, I like the GO as it's small and VERY portable. Much more portable than the older versions.

# RE: RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — UltimaXIX 2010-11-21 14:15

If people haven't read the article, they're not about to read your comment. Just saying.

# nah... — andrewcha 2010-11-18 11:15

I'll just wait...

# ... — symbal 2010-11-18 11:28

I'm trying to figure out how that rear trackpad is gonna work in a game but it just can't possibly work well, i mean you got you thumbs and index fingers on the buttons and the three fingers left are pretty much useless for any kind of detailed control wrapped around the back and probably give a lot of finger cramp. I have almost no faith in Sony's ability to implement original ideas so i'll reserve judgement till then.

+1 # RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — fake5000.com 2010-11-18 14:32

Fake. At least the grain is fake. Standard Photoshop filter. Real grain does not look like that. Why intentionally grain it? Obviously to make it harder to see that it is fake.

# RE: RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — UltimaXIX 2010-11-21 14:16

Or harder for Sony to spot any markers they might've left on the unit.

# God — SomeoneAwesome 2010-11-18 20:54

So many idiots didn't read the article but can complain about their thumbs hurting.

# its worthy of my money — juniorfromcali92 2010-11-19 04:50

hmmm i see it is only a devs kit,but if they throw a good internet browser.That supports videos on the internet then im sold!!!!!

# RE: its worthy of my money — UltimaXIX 2010-11-21 14:17

I read:
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hmmm i see it is only a devs kit,but if they throw a good internet browser.That supports videos on Redtube then im sold!!!!!

# RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — lolololol 2010-11-19 05:15

i wonder how the much the hardware sales will rise if it ever gets hacked. sonys not the company that doesnt learn from their mistakes. hackers and crackers will have their hands full with this system, but we all know itll be hacked >

# RE: Here are grainy images of what is supposedly a PSP2 dev kit — truk 2010-11-19 21:44

"back tracking" is a pretty neat idea when you think of it, you dont have a finger or stylus blocking your view and other obvious advantages. good thing they are leaving this prototype though, because it makes no sense not to have the "back tracking" right behind the screen. how would someone know where they are touching? they could use a cursor, i guess, which is kind of lame...i'm interested nonetheless

# well — psp 1000 2010-11-23 22:02

theres no need for a psp2.psp is just fine,dev's dont ever make games for it.get dev's to make games for psp and psp will be just fine.psp is doing good in japan anyways,its the usa that hates psp

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