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No PSP 2, but a "PSP FIX"? |
Listed in: PSP Tags: GPS, HBO, PSP2, Sony, survey
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If you're already rejoicing that indeed a PSP2 is on the way, well hold your horses. A PSP2 is still far from the horizon, instead a "PSP Fix" may be the reason for all those hints. Also, it seems that this PSP Fix will include an " "iTunes-like" downloadable content, e GPS functions, maps, and PDA life software apps."
As for the downloadable content factor, those who participated in the focus groups were asked to rank 7-1 "content like You Tube/User Videos, Music Videos, Full Length Movies, 30 Minutes TV shows, 60 Minutes TV Shows, HBO Programs and such, like The Sopranos." Will these be any indication of the features included in the fix? Your guess is as good as ours.
There was also a lot of talk about software emulation (for PS1 and homebrew) but the Sony rep was allegedly uninterested, or maybe he just didn't know what to say. What do you think about this rumored "PSP Fix"? Is it good or bad news? Tell us through your comments.
Via Kotaku
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Added content? I maintain my view on consoles working the first time...
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***** that *****
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it looks philips instead of sony...
real ugly...
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Theres no point in releasing a "fix" for the PSP. You don't fix what's not broken. The PSP isn't doing as well as it should be because they're up against the DS. Bring out more games for my friggin PlayStation Portable.
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that picture's from ages ago as bumbum (#8) said, it's a concept picture.
they woudln't replace the hardware, it's doing too well and they like to milk old hardware as long as possible. though saying that, they've brought out slimline ps2's and the psOne... still it's too early for them to alter psp, it's touted to be a big gimmick for ps3, so they certainly won't fool around with that.
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Sony don't want millions of angry PSP owners on them.
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Anyway, that Ipod D-Pad would have been more useless than the current D-Pad =/
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d'oh
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i could see this coming
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This "PSP Fix" Will probably leave the old Model in the dark. They'll quit making the older model... ETC.
Wait.. Better online Gaming? Great. Now I can watch You tube videos. And online videos. But how are they going to do that? Extend the ram? Hopefully.
Good news for me.
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I think the one thing that most people would agree on the PSP needing would be some kind of keyboard, but seeing as homebrew are the *only* apps. that will benefit from this its doubtful that we will get one.
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BUT if it is just a new FW Update, then Sony can release it,
I can emulate it with Devhook 0.89t xD
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That sucks
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Portables=Good form factor.
Even Nintendo, who HATES change(everyone knows this), had to make a physical 'fix' in order to make a difference. I almost never carry my psp with me because of it's weight, size, and fragility when traveling. Then one day I 'woke up'. And, realised that's RIDICULOUS! This is supposed to be a handheld. Something I should be taking with me on trips!
Shortly after this, i imported a Lite. Now, I completely understand Nintendo's dominance in this market. The Lite taught me something very important about handhelds. They should be:
1. Easy to carry.
2. FUN (not necessarily techincally superior, but actually FUN)
3. Have a protected screen.
And last, if you are going to boast that your machine is a multimedia 'powerhouse' then you MUST give the damn thing a HARD DRIVE! Nobody is interested in purchasing a 'new' media to see movies that they can get for free off of the net! Even Apple Ipod makers know this!
They need to stop letting the 50year old 'suits' make the design decisions and start to listening to us.
WE BUY THE GAMES, WE PLAY THE GAMES!
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Why there's always complaining???
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GPS functions, maps -> lol
PDA life software apps -> you gotta be kidding me
Hwo about a nice lcd screen with a decent refresh rate? Or a dpad that works?...
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They can do this all in a firmware update. If they did this more people would update.
*The only thing I dont want to do is buy a NEW PSP just for all these great things!*
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Look at the video we can only play mpeg with a wierd ass name.
How bout make it play AVI/MPEG/OGG, without the need for a wierd name.
Next, games, where are the friggen games, its a consol right?
Maybe a harddrive, built in into the next psp, or as an accessory. Cuz the mem sticks are too small.
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because this way sony *might* stop releasing new firmwares and concentrate more on the psp2.
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look stop trying to fool your self. and no one trying to hack psp and its never gonna happen also. cause i work in sony for psp developing and i know we didnt give you anyway to downgrad it. yes there is a way but we will show that after 2 year not befor that cuase this year we are coming with fw3.0 and then 4.0 and with 4 you can play anything you want to play also there will be umd writer with 100$ and one disk gonna be only 3 dollad from sony. so just wat cause sony is soming with psp2 with hard drive and more options.
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that is the origional concept of the psp from back in 2004
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We knew about GPS, Downladedable content, ect.. Months ago when Sony released the projected dates for their release.
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*GPS- Yeah, because I want some japanese @#$%`s knowing my exact location
*PDA Apps- Because I bought my PSP to know what time I`m going on a date with my gf. Okay.
Sony, listen to the Nick for a few minutes. Give me some free games, or at least MORE games to play besides the 2 demos and the UMD, and I might like you better.
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kinda interesting
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1. an update with psone emulation(theyd make a lot of money off of it)
2. some internal upgrades, such as memory, maybe even embed a larger hard drive into the system i mean come on the ipod can fit 30 gigs, with what the psp can do we need 30 gigs to put it to its full potential.
3. and lastly, sony should make an MMO because world of war craft, guild quest, and final fantasy XI are amazing
im hooked on monster hunter(theyshou ld release an MMO version of taht too ;-D
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cheers
papa
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/11/05/sony_playstation_portable_pics_pop/
look at the date, cmon, i saw this picture in one of my electronic gaming monthly magazines- ISSUE 178 MAY 2004..... 2004!....pg. 26 and 57
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Here is a great alternative to keep the umd disk format blood fowing beatufully as well as leave for backwards compatability for the next psp. For the psp2 or whatever it will be called. Please make disk space bigger. Yes, alot of you say that flash memory can surpass the memory of a umd. True, but sony needs to keep umd production cheap as possible a bunch of games on 4GB flash cards would add 50-100 more dollars to the price. We dont want that! So to make the PSP2 end up to be smaller, let it be able to read "bare" 1.8Gb umd's and, lets say 2.6 umds as an exampple of the higher capacity umd's. Would'nt that make it hard to keep the psp slim? Nope, if the games for the psp came shipped, bare, without the umd casing, sure, it could get scratched more easily, but we have been putting up with regular cd's for years now, since playstation1. So, the new bare umd should slide right in a slit, like a mac os x. Like a floppy drive being inserted into a l=slit. But with a umd. This will keep the psp slimmer. Would'nt that leave 2 slots? No, for to acheive backwards compatability all you will have to do is for your old psp, split the umd casing, and slide the umd cd right out. Then , you can use it on the psp2. Eventually, if sony listens to this great idea, they will probably create a tool to extract a umd from its casing. I've done it many times and it is easy. Why do i do it? Because i test the thoery of case splitting with games that are too scratched to play. So, there is my idea. Anyone agree?
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Saying that, I'd like a camera (a video camera that is, with sound). Not so sure about the gps though.
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Maybe in the future they can make one that works on wireless internet so you can be almost anywhere to use it instead of being in hot spots.
Man thats alot of stuff. But overall the PSP has been fun and I use mine just about everyday.
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Think about it. Sony likes to make and save money. It also loves the idea of forcing us to update constantly. By not releasing a peice of hardware to accomplish this task, they save themselves the developement and distribution costs.
By making it the dreaded 3.0, they not only make it available to more people, but they can put a stop to homebrew for the moment. Two birds with one stone for Sony. But... Does anyone elso share the view that they are doing this in direct retaliation to the Undiluted Platinum rumor? It would fit, and would be an even sweeter victory for them.
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IF I hit that damn switch while Im playing Loco roco one more time I will throw my psp :)
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Extra battery: $50.00 CND
2gb stick or 4gb: $125 or $245
Datel Wifi Router: $60.00
PSP: I hope ill find v1.5 for under $300
Total- WHOPPING $600 ..oh welll ill have so many free games on stick...worth it...plus the emulators
Should i get the 2gb stick or 4gb stick?
How many ISO's can you put 2gb/4gb????
----> Does GTA ISO work with Devhook??? hOW much space.
Can you give me a link of working Devhook ISO?
Where can i find a psp 2.0 or under (i'm willing to downgrade). WOuld EB games have used psp's v2.0?
(I live in Abbotsford B.C., Canada)
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***** the new psp thing just put it as a new firmware. these things cost so freaking much and they make u bye a new one after like 2 years *****. i think it is a good idears what u guys said to bring ur psp to the store and get the new one so u dont have to pay again. man sony come on stop making net psp's make MUCH better firmwares they all sucked until now.
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