pfff

Didn't the Slim PS2 featured a network built in adaptor? Anyway if they only make a slimmer PSP and nothing else I am not getting a new one.

kool

FIRST!! and darn i was wantin the 8 gb hard drive

not french, not american

hello. i would like the psp to have built in memory. 2-8gb would be enough. also, a camera would be wolcomed. i also qould like more hamster games. hamster tail RULZZZ

well...

if it does come out with a bunch of new features, like a second analog stick, im just goin to be pissed cuz i don't want to have to buy another one, especially if its going to get games that only work with it. i understand the controller thing they did YEARS ago on the ps1, upgrading it to an analog controller. i didn't mind forking over the extra money cuz it was only $30 for a controller, not a whole friggin system.

COOKIE 4u

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i was correct

Just what I said would happen, "No rebuild, just a redesign"

Ahem...

The PS2 sported faster drives, built in IR and an Ethernet Adapter. Also, despite contrary belief, the DS does not have bigger screens, they're simply brighter. I truly wouldn't be surprised if they improve the buttons/d-pad (perhaps make it more PS2-esque?) as well as making it slimmer and sleeker. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony added in some features. However, chances are they'll add in some small flash memory (maybe 4GB and 8GB?) as well as the ability to use SD cards (much like the PS3 can).

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Not gettin it - It's clearly also going to have an unhackable mobo

This is the way it needs to be anyways...

The screen is already big enough, so there is no improvement needed there anyways. The screen is already bright enough, so no improvement needed there. I can't imagine the controls getting any better than they already are..unless they alter the d-pad slightly to make it a little easier to use. They can't add a 2nd analog stick, as that would isolate millions of previous psp owners, and developers wouldn't develop for it anyways as they'd be afraid of all the previous psp buyers who couldn't buy it. At this point in the game, Sony wants to get their PSP down in price as much as they can, so throwing things like a camera/built in memory/etc is out of the question, as it would increase the price drastically (unless like 256mb of internal memory was added...which wouldn't be a major selling point anyways). Also, I already carry the thing in the pocket everywhere in the form it is now, so it is already portable. Making it thinner would probably make it harder to hold IMO...but who knows until it would happen. See, the PSP doesn't need to be redesigned because Sony did it right to begin with unlike Nintendo who came out with a bad design at first so they had to remake it....

They'll only make it smaller

It makes absolutely no sense for Sony to redesign and effectively create a "PSP 2" due to the existing PSP user based and relative youth of the PSP (smidge over 2 years). If they drastically redesign it, they will eliminate the existing PSP user base, which would be financial suicide. Developers are now figuring out how to best utilize the PSP's abilities and to toss a new version of the system which will have to be programmed separately for is simply disastrous. The only feasible design change is to have some built-in memory because storage is necessary to get nearly any function out of the unit. Getting rid of the UMD, 2nd analog stick, etc. will require a complete overhaul of the system games and effectively create a new system.

Okay, so you called it, but statements from sony are the official word

Sony already confirmed last summer than any system updates would simply be a refresh and and not a new system. Doesn't matter if you "called it" or not. Sony themselves already "called it" a long time ago, but people don't seem to listen very well. Additional controls that some of you kiddies have been frothing over aren't gonna happen yet, so get over it already. Additional controls will only come when a whole new system is released. You can't make changes on that fundamental level on a system with integrated controls. They got away with it on the PS1 because the controllers were accessories and didn't require replacing the console itself. Yes, we know another joystick and second set of shoulder buttons are on your wish lists, but it's not gonna make it until a true PSP 2 gets released. This coming refresh is not going to be a PSP 2. It's going to be a repackaging of the same system. Sony compared the evolution to what Apple has done with their various Ipod generations. With the exception of the video Ipods, no new functionality or hardware has been introduced and even then it was just the addition of the video codecs and a bigger screen. In short, anyone who thinks this refresh is going to be anything more than slimming down and reducing cost is a fool. They aren't "re-inventing" the PSP. That would imply a massive overhaul of the design, which may be desireable to those who haven't yet purchased a PSP, but it would be like committing Seppuku to those that already own PSPs because it would create a rift in compatibility between old and new machines which Sony isn't willing to commit to yet. The PSP is finally starting to come into its own and it would be stupid to sacrifice it to the gaming gods now because they would never have the chance to recoup the costs they've sunk on it. The refreshed product will be intended to decrease costs on the systems, increasing profitability, which will help them finally start to make some money on this platform. Throwing money at what would be considered a new system if new controls are added would be like starting all over again. No way is that gonna happen for at least another 2-3 years.

What I think they may do

First off I've heard several rumors about them using a slot-loading UMD drive since it would slim the system, lighten it and potentially make it a little more solid. Second they could do a little tampering with the D-pad, the other buttons are fine on many of the older units and great on the newer unit's so there is no real need for an improvement. The screen won't be getting brighter, they locked out the 4th level because of how quickly it drains the battery. If we are lucky the redesign will sport a screen that is more visible in daylight which wouldn't need to be majorly different from existing PSP's in anything beyond that, though it would probably show colors slightly differently making it an interesting change. It could come packed with the extended battery, unlikely but possible. Built-in memory is unlikely, not only would it raise costs more then seems reasonable but it would harm their memory stick sales. Same reason why it wont support SD cards. I don't see the overall size changing much, even with smaller boards there isn't enough room to justify them making it harder to grip without a clamshell design ala GBA SP and Sony has good reasons for staying away from a design that would increase weight and size overall. One last thing I would like to see is slightly faster UMD read times, it could improve loading times by a few seconds while keeping the power consumption to about the same as the current drive.

mmmmm

nice cookie

refresh rate and battery life...

Sony could increase the battery life and screen's refresh rate with the redesign. 4 hours battery life is not enough I'm afraid, and with the refresh rate on the current psp it's a real ***** to play thrrough dark/night scenes on a game :(

Somewhat agreed

I doubt they could extend the battery life much but they could at least include the extended battery with it. As for the the screens refresh rate, well I've heard enough complaints to agree it should be improved but I haven't noticed it enough to care that much.

The DS Lite had bigger screens than the Phat model?

That's news to me. I'd like to see a better screen on the PSP - it's good as it is, but it can still be better. I've never had a problem with the battery life on the PSP, though, even when running apps at 333 Mhz. Not that a better battery would hurt or anything.

wifi

I think they should include faster wifi maybe 802.11g instead of measily b. Also maybe improved speakers? but i doubt that.

it is possible

they're just trying to reduce the manufacturing cost of the PSP itself, because there aren't any other corners for them to cut -- every sony user out there is concerned with the cost of their products. and with psp-ps3 connectivity growing bigger, they might even be planning a new bundle pack with this smaller PSP as the deal-sweetner.

678ik

wasnt ta-082 unhackable?!!?!?!?!?

More thoughts for improvement

I forgot about the speaker problem. I would like louder speakers, possibly better positions would work too but I want to be able to go for a run and hear my PSP without having to use headphones or earbuds since the PSP is too quite. Another example of times I have issues hearing it is when I'm getting driven somewhere and a few of us are in the back seat trying to watch a movie and none of us can hear it since the sound of the traffic on the freeway is too loud at those speeds. Final example, driving to and from school I find that I often want to listen to the music I have stored on my PSP but find that unless I have it sit on my chest using a camera strap then I can't hear it well enough while driving until I stop, this isn't a problem with just my car since I can't hear it when I'm traveling with others in their vehicles either.

boo

also harddisk no longer operational etc. but this article is just.. "hey let's start a rumor" ??

COmon People!!!

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they suck indeed

they suck mohammed *****, I hate them too.

redesign

Just give me a second analog stick!! The first one should have had one to begin with...

well,,,

I hate people that hate Muslims,,, they know nothing about Muslims indeed... anyway ... where is my psp lite !!?

yeah

Support for at least ol' 802.11g would be a nice addition, even though I don't actually own a g router. I'm sure those who surf the internet a lot from their PSPs would like a boost in connection speed. Sony shouldn't want their precious (Smeagle-style?) PSP to be *too* out of date. A boost to the speakers would also be cool.

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The "new" PSP is going to be worse, like the others, especially being made by *****ty, I mean Sony. The PS2 slim ***** takes up more room, and DS lite is now even smaller and extra *****ty.

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I bet that SONY will not change the flash memory format or do something drastic to stop homebrew (hardware wise) with their new PSP (IF they ever make one). REASON: Homebrew is the #1 reason most people have bought the PSP! I know many people that bought the PSP with one sole purpose: To hack it.

good golly

yet another person trying to push there "educated"??? guesses as facts. whats that 1500 different ones now ? wonder how many itll climb to til real info is released. i put my money on 15,000 :)

damn it

The ds Lites screen is not bigger, just brighter, and how was the button layout "revised"? The whole damn thing was revised... You guys really REALLY need to start doing some research before you post these, this is getting really annoying. Misinformation starts alot of bad things....

What I want in redesigned PSP

I don't want them to add too many unnecessary stuff and make it too expensive. I don't see the need for a built-in hard-drive, when you can get Memory Sticks of various capacity depending on your need. What I really want in a new PSP is a second analog stick, and the existing screen to be turned into a touch screen. Now before you yell 'copycat', know that Nintendo didn't invent the touch screen and it is not their property. Just imagine playing games with a stylus on PSP's big screen. It totally beats DS's mediocre dual screens. Apart from that, I think the PSP is just fine. I really hope they consider the possibility of a touch screen on PSP.

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I think they should just replace the 'standard' battery with an extended one anyway. It would be a great selling point if the new PSP boasted a couple more hours on full charge.

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Personally I'd prefer more RAM than storage memory, if you're referring to that.

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Second analog stick doesn't have to work for existing PSP games. Only future games may use it. This way no one is left behind.

why redesign

I don't understand why people keep crying for these complete redesigns. It wouldn't make sense to do. If you add another analog stick or touch screen you would just alienate the 10 million users who have already purchased the product. Like the DS lite you didn't see them add anything that would drastically effect those with a regular DS. Yeah it looks cooler and they added a few features, but a person who has a DS lite and DS can play the same games in pretty much the exact same way. In my opinion the only way they can add all that new stuff is if they make a PSP 2 and abandon the regular PSP which would be stupid. I don't want to see games come out for the PSP that I can play as well because my psp doesn't have a second analog or touch screen and I can't fork out another 300 bucks for a new one. Add ons are the only way to add new functionality. Slimming and making aesthetic changes are pretty much all they can do.

repeat

sorry just read some of the top comments, seems I'm just repeating but glad to see others see what I see.

You don't seem to get it...

Of course new games have no impact on existing games in terms of hardware compatibility. The problem is that people with older systems won't be able to play new games because they'd lack the new buttons. There'd be something like 20 million PSP's worldwide left behind. We're not exactly talking about a small group of users here. The PSP is not the nGage.

Duh...

Obviously, everyone would prefer to have more RAM (or even ROM, for that matter), but again, that would leave existing PSP owners out in the cold because any new software that would take advantage of that expanded system memory wouldn't work on older systems that lack said memory. The only built-in additional memory that would even be conceivable to do at this point would be to serve as a sort of permanently installed memory stick, perhaps to use as a backup or exclusively for game saves while using your regular memory stick for storing media. This way, you don't lose your saved games when you swap your memory stick with music on it for your stick with homebrew or movies or whatever on it. A cheap 64MB flash chip would work adequately for most people if it were reserved exclusively for saved games and wouldn't drive costs up much at all. It'd probably cost them more to write support for such a configuration into the firmware.

ummm...

just make the screen brighter thats all i ask, cant see sh*t outside. Isnt the psp thin enough already? I mean really, i dont want it to break in half just because i looked at it funny.

Real News?

Hey, anyone know a good site where I can find all the latest PSP news and updates, without having to resort to 'Omg there MIGHT be a PSP lite, and it MIGHT have a slimmer casing, and this MIGHT be actual news, really it's just gossip'.. Anyone?

Lite?

Could care less... The only thing tempting about this is the fact that it may be upgraded hardware wise. If a second anolog and 8GB flash are not added, this will be a big waste of time. I will not be purchasing one unless it has not one but both of these upgrades. SONY better take this opertunity to improve the system instead of just making it smaller. Otherwise they will find that they are throwing money to the wind.

sada

psp is already pretty thin... and plus these Slim PSP (PSPee) posts are getting annoying. I dont see much improvment needed besides maybe a tad brighter display and the fact that PSP n DS cant see in the sun.

Understood...

Making the PSP any slimmer would just increase the chance of me (or an infant for that matter) of snapping it i half like a twig.

well

what ever they decide to do, they can't introduce new features that would alienate the older PSP model. Sticking an extra thumb stick on it sounds great but it means anyone wanting to play games designed with that in mind would have to go buy this new PSP. Also, the slim PSTwo had the network adapter built in, thus it had something different.

My Designs

This is how I think the new PSP should look: http://www.coolbanners.com/

thats sweet

if it looks good ima buy it.... What i want is louder speakers, better dpad, less annoying umd door (and quieter motor!!!), better wifi, some internal flash(ill take 256 mb or heck even 32 mb) and an overall smaller, sleeker and lighter. Yet my worry is that it will come preloaded with the latest official firmware which would make CFs impossible until a new exploit is found.... which could take a long time (after all no new cracks have been found since 3.03). Who knows, sony might restrict

whoops forgot to finish my post...

sony might restrict homebrew with the redesigned version by adding a hardware lock (not a software one like right now). Didnt they just patent some new security chip anyways? Oh and i forgot to add i want support for those new faster memory sticks that have an extra gold thingy (dunno what its called)

it

Honestly, who gives a c**p about current user base and leaving people behind with a new design 20 million blah blah blah, face it ... if a new one came out that had everything you wanted ( slimmer design, 2nd nub, touch screen, better speakers,added L2 and R2 buttons, slot umd, more ram, built in camera/mic,, new d pad, faster load times, more battery life and... why not lets add cell ph capabilities as well) you would be running to the store knocking over old ladies on the way to buy it first!, i know i would and i already have 2 psp's, and if you say you wouldn't.. you just lied!

Re: Real Person

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Unless you're internet connection is faster than 10Mbps

You won't see much, if any, improvement with web surfing or downloading by moving from 802.11b to 802.11g. Most people here in the US are lucky to have 2-6 Mbps internet connections which is well under the bandwidth that 802.11b offers. Going to 802.11g would really only help your performance when transferring data to or from your PS3 or other computers/devices on your local network. From what I understand, 11g uses more power than 11b does, so it would be a bigger hit on battery life if that's true.

How Would UMDs Fit Then?

They are fairly thick and with the screen over it I don't see how they could make it much thinner. Maybe they will make it less long. I hope they don't because the large screen is one thing I like most about the PSP.

Clearly you have no sense of how things work when you're making/selling a mass-produced product

Who gives a crap? Sony does, that's who. And their vote is the only one that really matters at this point. You see, Sony hasn't yet made their money back on the development and marketing of the PSP. They're not going to cut their losses and release a whole new system already just because you guys are a bunch of spoiled baby whiners. Sure, some of this stuff should have been done the first time around, but it's too late (or too early, depending on how you look at it) to go changing it now. They have to soldier on with what they've got at least until they've reached a break-even point. The thing is, they're not in business to break even. They're in this to make money. And to do that, they need to sit on this thing and cut some costs out of it where they can for a couple more years. As you've apparently agreed, they've managed to sell 20 million + units with the configuration they've got now and some hot titles are coming in the not too distant future. Between the recent price cuts, steady sales as-is, and those highly anticipated titles coming, they have no incentive right now to dump money into a complete redesign just yet.

incorrect about screen size

the person who wrote this is wrong about the ds lite, it has the exact same screen size as the original model, the only difference is the brightness levels.

again

"» Clearly you have no sense of how things work when you're making/selling a mass-produced product" ... Do you have any idea about mass marketing? For all we know this "first psp that we have now " could be nothing more than a costly productive look at how this device is received and/or what can be improved in the future of said device... how about asking how many people that already own a psp would be willing to put it on the shelf if a new more improved version came out... how many of the already 20 mill+ users would jump at the chance to own one, which in turn would lower the number of so called "left behind scenario user base" sony will easily be able to re coup costs from this and the next version if they truly put real innovative thought into the future of this product... listen to the people sony. "Who gives a crap? Sony does, that's who. And their vote is the only one that really matters at this point."... Wrong.. our vote is the only one that matters... if we dont like it we wont buy it.. sony knows it can make its money back with a "user re-designed product" after all we are are the users, we know what we want... and sony knows how to make it work.

ashd

Given the size of the screen itself, and the buttons, the PSP can't et much smaller length and width wise, leaving only it's uhh depth I guess. It can only get thinner, as they said they wouldn't touch the size of the screen. I'd assume they'd want to keep the addons working as well (camera, talkman microphone etc) so the usb would need to be at the top still. All I can really see happening is maybe the analog moving above the d-pad for easier use, and maybe all buttons moving up a little. I think it would be nice to have a slightly more ergonomic shape to the psp, so that it fits into your hands a little better and maybe some forward facing speakers. Probably won't happen but TV-out would be awesome, along with an attachment to use a six-axis (they're USB right?) with it for TV play of your favourite games (of course without six-axis functionality) A more durable WiFi would be appreciated (mine's broken F@#K it). Maybe the UMD could come in from the side perhaps or have a slot rather than a tray (like you just push it in). The hold button is also in an annoying place. It would be nice to have it somewhere else where it is not accidently bumped if you hold the PSP a certain way (i.e. holding it arcade style). The addition of any buttons is unlikely. Reason being it would take this redesign up to a full-scale new version. Tearing the PSP market into "old" and "new" is not what Sony will want to do. Hopefully they can stop dust getting onto the screen too. Built in memory sounds like a possibility. Flash storage can be tiny (with 1gb being less than the size of your pinky nail, and this would exclude nobody. Would be nice to have the option to speed up the CPU to its potential for better frames without homebrew too, though this would probably go against warranties etc.

Wrong..

The slim PS2 also had a built in Network Adapter, supporting both Dial-Up and Broadband internet connections. I'd buy a slim PSP as long as it was still sexy, still had the sleek 480x272 screen, and came with a downgrade-able firmware. :D

They won't...

It's part of the selling point for the PSP2

Agreed...

They do need to improve the wifi both in (Range) + (Speed) 10/100/1000 802.11g. Currently the PSPs onboard memory NAND Flash is too small, when surfing the net it chokes. Whats up with that? D-Pad sucks for fighter games. Sound is to low on high even when you cup your hands to direct the sound waves to your head. Second anolog stick doesn't have to cost more if it's just configured to control the X,O,Tri + Squ. buttons, but then it wouldn't really be a big deal then people want all their buttons without having to shave off half for a stick. I'd love a second anolog though. Screen res needs to be selectable when streaming video through the PS3 for optimal viewing and the screen glare.... damn!

Would be a trip if...

Perhaps this topic/thread was released by a seceret DS Fanboy that wanted to see all the PSP owners bring up all the bad things about their own systems while siting in the background of it all laughing at YOU!

Oh and i forgot to add i want support for those new faster memory sticks that have an extra gold thingy (dunno what its called)

You mean the SONY/SanDisk Memory Stick HG 32GB Pro Duo

Near paper thin screen.

I saw on the news last night that Sony has developed a near paper thin display. Having a PSP myself I though about everyone talking about a slimmer PSP and thought maybe they will put that in the PSP Slim. Apparently it would also increase the battery life of the PSP because it uses less power than LCD screens.

I agree with Face...

but I also know where Viper77 is comeing from. Here is a slice of heven though, a silver lining if you will... Acid Mods currecnt project will serve the old PSP and in the future may be able to kiss the PSP Lite as well with their (Prototype so far) anolog stick. It shares the right side X,O,Triangle + Square Dpad buttons. This could also be implemented into the PSP lite already without costing much at all if anything and cofigured/wired using the same right side Dpad buttons. I understand starting to make money off their investment of the PSP and at the same time working in a few perks like with the PS2 Lite's net adapter. Same idea, doesn't hurt to ask,"Hey and while your at it this is what I'd like to see" it gives people a reason to be hopeful. You "Viper77" are a downer with a true idea, understood but a downer bucause thats what this post/thread is about,"what would you like to see" and not tell everybody they can't post/thread like your turning it into. I understand you and agree but lighten up.

More Memory for Browser

I would like to see them add more memory just so that I don't keep getting the "Not Enough Memory" error in the PSP's web browser

right on catchatone

I agree, we are the consumer and hear us roar! We want it a certain way or else... Meet our demands of suffer market drops like a toilet being flushed by a curious cat all day long.

I agree

If youve ever taken your psp appart, youll know that the main problem to making it smaller is the interaction between the UMD drive and the screen/PCB combo. Point being: Even if they make it slimmer with the paper thin screen mentioned above (which wouldnt make it cheaper to make ..... ) it wouldnt even be half as thin. But, Sony has been making hardware for years, so cheers to them if they come out with a fresher version, so it can sell more. -K

New LCD Screen

Well in recent news, Sony has developed a "razor" thin TV srcreen. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=457670&in_page_id=1965 So they could make the psp thinner. But what I'd really like them to change, is the connectivity of the analog stick to the mobo. Instead of it being a piece of rubber they should make it a wired connection so moisture won't be a problem (summer time makes ppl have sweaty thumbs). If you've had moisture get in there, it can really ruin the analog's funtionality by short circuiting the directions. Pressing UP goes down, presing LEFT goes nowhere etc. I just hate having to open it up and clean it every few weeks.

blah

probably would make it twice as expensive too then ;)

yes but

how long did it take? and i guarentee the next fix will not be in IDstorage if they try making this board unhackable, they may succeed

agree with you vipre77 but not on everything

N64 had a booster pack you could play turok and rogue squadron without it but it was better with the RAM boost nothing stopping sony from doing this

new screen

yeah, i have heard that sony is incorporating a new lighting system in the psp which uses far less battery power and makes it more visible...much more efficient than the lcd lighting they have now

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yea, those are the ones. Id love a 32 GB memory stick

CONSIDER HOMEBREW!!!

Think About It, If there is a ''slimline'' psp, you know that its going to have a firmware locked solid, and because sony can do whatever they wont to it, their going to proubley fix ALL the known exploits, so there would be no point really in buying it.... Xadacka™ http://themusicrevolution.net

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I also agree with Face. I'd rather have a new PSP with better hardware features and backwards compatibility. PS3 hasn't stopped devs from making games for the PS2, which you can also play on the PS3. I have both PS2 and PS3. There's no reason why devs will abandon the PSP and its 20 million userbase either. PSP fans willing to play new games with better controls and performance will get the new PSP. You can either sell your PSP, get the new one, keep both, or just be happy with what you have.

not exactly

the developers could simply make it so that the older psp owners would have to use the buttons instead of the second thumbstick.

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Also...

the ps2 slim came with built in IR sony were going to use psp as a controller for it thats why the pisp has got infared on it. and yes there was also a bulit in ethernet adapter. i do think that sony will upgrade the hardware in some way. but i definatly think they will make the flash bigger even sony said they are running out of space : /

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wowwww this is just f***ing retarded. "let's make a rumor on the psp" this isn't news, this is just a waste of time. and even if they somewhat "remodel" the psp there would be no point. cause now ppl who own the orignal psp may have to get the new one just to play games that could've been on the regular psp. sony shouldn't make a new psp, to me its fine the way it is (without those retarded updates that are only useful if u own a ps3). They should just go back and keep themselves busy like working on a ps4 or something. my psp history 2.71-2.80-3.00-3.03-1.5- 3.03oe-3.10oe-3.30oe

Modz

Yeah its kinda pointless to have a smaller PSP. Its going to cost more, and probably be made more hack-proof. I dont feel like modding mine, but itd be nice if they just put in way better audio setup and different wireless antenna. Otherwise, everything else needs a whole new portable system to be fixed (as far as different buttons, joysticks, games, playback, etc).

DS

nothing has changed with the ds except that it is smaller, shinier, and has a brighter screen setting. the screen just appears bigger because the frame is smaller.

the PSP does 802.11g

the PSP does 802.11g. I dont know what firmware did the update, but when I updated from 2.81 to 3.30 I had both 802.11g and WPA 1 and 2

There is no new psp

There not going to do anything about design their getting their movie download service and the voip service and the psp store this year they dont have enough time. And there is no way sony is going to add anything bacause some idiots think 6-7 hours of battery life is short. P.S No psp gets 4 hours of battery unless your battery is ancient.I get 6-7 hours of battery life and i use my psp for everything. P.S psp rocks ds sucks hardcore.