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Possible PSP-3000 spotted, Sony Europe: 'No Comment' |
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Here's a good rumor to liven up a dreary day. Over on the PSPChina Bulletin Boards (external link), there is a claim that Sony is planning on launching a hardware upgrade for the PSP, and this claim appears to have brought along some pictures as well.
From what's been said, this "PSP-3000," as it's being called, is supposed to come with a built-in microphone (beside the volume controls in the above picture), an updated set of buttons, and some changes to the physical features of the PSP. Furthermore, the picture above shows that the Home Button of the PSP looks to have been replaced with a PlayStation Button, possibly so that it doesn't confuse owners with the Home service.
CVG reports that it's already attempted to speak with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, and they're currently giving the usual "No Comment" routine for these sorts of things.
While it seems likely that an upgrade will happen in the future, leave it to Sony to keep us hanging until the very last moment. In the meantime, feel free to view the pictures that are available here and speculate in our comments section.
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Whatever 'features' they're going to add to the new model are probably just a smokescreen for a redesign of the battery port.
I wouldnt be surprised if the next model doesnt work with existing batteries or is missing the third prong.
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dont know if that means anything,but thot id mention it. :)
woohoo first comment!
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The PSP-2000 was released with the ability to play PSP games on your TV and was a lighter version of the PSP.
The new PSP-3000 is just going to add a microphone to it just to make it appealing to new customers. For us who have the PSP Phat or Slim and Lite, there's still the option of using a headset, so we're really not missing out on anything.
Also. If you try and make an argument that having an internal microphone on the PSP is much better than a headset so you're getting screwed over, then I'll give you examples why it's just as good to get a headset even if you do have the PSP-3000. The fact that a headset usually comes with "earphones/headphones." Making the PSP much much louder, bot to mention the fact that you can talk into a microphone just below your mouth rather than all the way down on the PSP.
-andrew- -kupomogli-
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True. To a degree.
However, there's still that factor that the PSP is being marketed not solely as a gaming handheld, but a media device too. And today, the iPhone is selling well. It's not just a phone, but is being marketed with all these other media features too. So, if Sony were to release a PSP phone, then it won't solely be marketed as a gaming phone, but a media device.
Remember that feature that's supposed to be heading out soon? Portable Copy? Transferring Blu-ray movies (in standard-definition) from your PS3 to PSP for on-the-go viewing? Well now... That's where I think the mobile industry is going. Nowadays, the consumer is very picky. And gaming phones just aren't that hot and all. So, marketing a phone with features that range from gaming to media to wi-fi connectivity... If Sony plays their cards right, they might take a sizeable chunk out of the iPhone's userbase.
Not that I'm really psyched for a PSP phone - I believe there's still some novelty in owning a gaming handheld. But if you look at the numbers, they'd still add up on a financial scale, and coming up with a PSP phone would still be a move worth considering for Sony. It's all a matter of risking it, right?
While the N-Gage does have other media functionalities , I don't think it was one of its strengths. Nokia risked putting out a device that was primarily billed as something that that merged mobile phones and gaming, and I still applaud them for taking that risk.
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And this PSP phone thing is worse than Home. "omfg psphone awesome!!!!1!"
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I seriously doubt we'll see a second nub control, as it would mean that games companies wouldn't be able to sell new games that required it to the existing userbase, unless the original 2 are so damaged by piracy now that they wouldn't care.
And will it be out before Christmas 0.0
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Once they come out, I'll buy one, and empty the box when an exploit is found. Of course, this is all provided the gaming power of the device is upgraded; I like the current PSP as a portable arcade. To make one that does that function better would be insta-buy for me.
And really now, in order to keep up with the obvious trend of increasing graphics, they'd have to jack up the CPU power at some point. It's been what, 3 years since the release of the original? It feels about time for an upgrade. PS3 has come out since they were first using the 333 MHz cap (well, 222 at first, then 333 with PS3, roughly, and now... there's got to be something hardware wise).
So based on these assumptions (which may or may not happen), I'm buying one first thing. Of course, these are just the musings of someone who's making conjectures half based on the theory of technological advancement, so there's that.
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When the 2000 came out it made the original look cut down with the lack of video out and a few other features.
What I am wondering is - do you think you will cry for the features of the new 3000. Do you think that you will feel you could have had more if you just waited?
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And don't come me with Skype. That is just pathetic. If it would be possible in-game, it would be okay but else it's just one of the most stupid features ever created.
Yeah, sure I go around seaching for a hotspot just to connect to skype so nobody can contact me.
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anyone notce why it shows the where the umd drive used ot be?.....
i say this could be the HDD
also about the psphone
it will be a psp first, media hub second and a phone last
thats why it will excel over the n-gage, the n-gage was released as a phone with gaming capabilities, the psphone will (if) be sold as a console with phone capabilites, theres a huge difference
honestly i dont think this is true, anyone can make a psp cover, and the fact its been released by a third party connected with th official site, then could it just be a publicity stunt?
also people where talking about sony ripping people off
1. how do you know this wont be the PSP 2, a whole new generation
2. sony doesnt release a 2 psps a year
3. apple is a rip and so is the whole ipod thing, everyone simply wants it because everyone else wants it, people are unwilling try to various products as they might be looked upon as being cheap O_o rip offs
4. are does more choice become a rip
5. if your gealous, then thats your own problem either buy it or dont, just dont yap about it
and finally if this is true, dont worry it will be hacked, as all things are, at some stage
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"then I'll give you examples why it's just as good to get a headset even if you do have the PSP-3000."
What's that mean? Oh yeah. It says I'd recommend getting a headset regardless if you get the PSP-3000(which will include the mic) or PSP Phat or Slim.
And who the ***** cares if the Gocam has a better mic? There's still the fact that headphones make it so other people aren't bothered by you playing the system. Common sense plz. Thank you ^_^.
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If we had that, plus a phone, it would mean unlocking the carrier (Cingular only to T-mobile, like IPhone), de-branding, and homebrew apps that used the phone in un-intended ways.
The IPhone is already cracked and all, but it's not meant to run games and stuff close to homebrew, so I think the PSP with phone capabilities being hacked kinda scares sony...
Thats just what I think...
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May me SONY will ADD UP all CFW features with SONY License (Except ISO Reading, Until Sony figure out the way to stop UMD Piracy(("APE Quest Packages, Good call)) , That will be sweet all stuff we love from CFW but Legal on OFW?
Just May be...
New PSP 3000 nice IDEA for SONY to Make more Millions out of of some NEw MODEL with Over-Security Kernel and some built in stuff in side, Plus Great looking ' Playstation logo Home Button'!! SO don't say is the same PSP Slim and Lite , probably would be the same size as it.
Well this Will be a great model or a Better PSP Slim & Lite.
If u think it like that would be easy to buy, plus I havent buy a PSP Slim and Lite, I have a PHAT and I dont see the fact that I have to buy the same PSP just because is Thiner and doesn't have Kernel 1.50! I called that a RIP off for Already PSP USers and NEW Generation for New PSP USERS.
Since this NEW PSP-3000 is coming may be before Christmas I would buy it if it has more that the Slim does...
Not just Slimer and Skype -_-""!
Thanks thats my Opinion! Take it or Leave it Xp
PSPMAn_n90
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http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/yourpsp/psp_3k_proto.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/yourpsp/psp_3k_ringzoom.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/yourpsp/psp_3k_homezoom.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/yourpsp/psp_3k_proto.jpg
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The way I see it is it'll have:
In-built Mic (which will come in handy)
The 54 mbps WLAN card (802.11b/g) there was an article on QJ sometime ago about a new WLAN chip. My guess is it'll be capable of 333 mhz and 54 mbps.
Last week there was an article saying the internal HDD is a possiblity, so we may get that too This will be handy.
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and people who make their living on the internet, and need to use it, may come across the article
also, it may make people hold off on buying a psp, but then again it could get the psp into the mid of xbox owners fro example
although they will be waiting for a new psp, as soon as this article is dismissed and the psp proven a fake, or the fact that it never comes out, or we wont see it again
it will then prompt those who dont own psps to go out and buy on
its a bit more in-depth, but its true
it simply gets the psp into the minds of others, as soon as people get interested and begin to wait for a new psp, it gets dismissed causing those who now want a psp to go out and get an older model just before a new model is introduced
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also do you think if sony was able to make a disc that small within the capabilites of a BR, they wouldve done it by now
the fact that you said all good devices have touchscreen, what a bull***** comment
seriously
does the ps3, xbox or wii one
do all sony bravias have touch screen (there might be one or two but that doesnt mean the rest are *****)
and before you say you meant handheld
yes touch-screen is a cool idea, but its bloody awful
i for one do not want to get finger prints all over the screen, and stylus require a whole hand so your gonna be holding the psp with on hand, and the stylus in the other HOW ARE YOU MEANT TO PLAY
and finally the slim got serveral improvements over than size an weight
TV output
more memory
savestate
etc
basically if theres more memory then theres more opportunity for HB
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ffs, if something is updated then normally its only one or two minor things are changed, even if its a major update the psp stays true to its original format, such as UMD etc
your wanting a new console, not an upgrade
if visuals and umd was changed in an update, its not a very good update as it would require people to change there whole set up, they wont beable to play their umd games on their new psp
therefore nothing it upgraded
the only time youll see such a drastic measure as that is in a PSP2
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I know that if Sony hasn't built a Blu- Ray Disk so tiny like that They will not made one, at least for the rest of the Year. Actually I didn't meant to say in anyway that other Non-Touch Screen devices were Crap. Well lets say that Touch Screen would not be so good then for PSP.... But Touch Sensitive and Pressure will do just okay.
Example: U ever touch an IPOD? How do u volume up and down? Well Sweeping lft and right to volume up and down, right? Well Imagine the PSP with two Touch Sensitive Pressure Display( Directional Buttons and Playstation Buttons (X,O, [ ] and /\)) With that same technology of sweeping but in ways like a Joystick and when u push it will act as Directional Buttons on the Display 1. On display two sweep like a Joystick (second Joystick) and when push will act as buttons. And in the middle each JoySensor Display will have L3 and R3 when u press on it(push). That way will save space and will be conformable to play and use the Device (PSP).
But this never will be true so will keep fate that they add 2 joystick instead of one.
Thanks
PSPMAN90
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Have you ever tried to do play an AdHoc game using UMD against a person using ISO, the ISO one loads so much quicker that they get into the match first while your still loading and then the game has a disconnection due to the not yet getting into the match. -This is another reson why I don't see an official dumper happening, not all games overcome this error. Ace Combat X, GTA LSC, and GTA VCS all have this problem , but Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror does seem to.
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Besides people just keep on calling your normal phone instead of your PSP, its only good if you want to make call to normal phones or to computers and other PSPs.
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It would be just as much fun to use as a laptop touch pad... therefore not at all.
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Using you psp as a cell phone that only works at your house or starbucks... If it was free id use it though.
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