IGN Rumormill: 'PSP 2 is on the horizon'

Fire-of-Njozi · 2009-01-26 08:10:26

Rumor: PSP 2 Coming Soon Sources suggest that the PSP 2 is real, touch screen-enabled, and coming soon. by Scott Lowe January 26, 2009 - The evolution of the PSP has been one of small incremental updates rather than drastic aesthetic and hardware reconfigurations. Since its debut in 2005 the PSP has undergone two mild hardware adjustments with the PSP-2000 and the PSP-3000. While the 2000 series altered the handheld in terms of form -- slimming down the hardware by 33% in weight, and 19% in thickness -- the 3000 series made some notable functional improvements, such as a built-in microphone. The 2000 and 3000 series ensured the continued success of the PSP brand across North America and Europe, many gamers have been clamoring for a full-fledged PSP 2 for months. Although Sony has consistently denied that any such product is in development, rumors and predictions have been circling for over a year about a forthcoming PSP 2. Last week we posted our predictions for the seemingly inevitable sequel to the popular handheld, citing hardware improvements like dual thumbsticks and a touch screen interface, but now we've learned that our hopes and dreams for the system may be, in part, dead on the money. IGN has learned from several credible sources that the PSP 2 is indeed on the horizon, and will be packing multi-touch technology. According to our sources, the PSP 2 will feature a widescreen multi-touch interface comparable to that of the iPhone for both in-game control and menu navigation. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure any additional details on the alleged new system, but this latest batch of rumors seems to fall in line with other recent claims orbiting the vast recesses of the internet. This latest batch of rumors comes on the heels of an allegedly official Sony survey leaked by enthusiast blog, PSPFanboy.com, which asked consumers what features would compel them the most to buy a new PSP. Among the choices offered by the survey were a touch screen interface, Bluetooth support, an integrated hard drive, GPS, and nationwide wireless networking. If true, the survey seems to further suggest that Sony is in the process of drastically revising the PSP's core hardware. We contacted Sony representatives for further comment on the matter, but their response was unsurprisingly straight out of the rumor-response playbook, 'We can't comment on rumors or speculation.' For more on the PSP 2, stay tuned to IGN.com. LinkPersonally, i think it's about time. they road the original PSP a long way. Time for bigger and better. All the better for them if they beat Nintendo to market a year or so before the DS2 (or whatever the DS sequel will be called) launches. take some tips from Microsoft, if you will.

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#51 WAIW

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Oh boy, more IGN speculation "with credible sources." They said the DS2 would be announced at E3 last year; don't give this rumor any credit.

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#52 Arsuz

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A touch screen on a handheld gaming device? Lol, that's never gonna work! This is the end of Sony!

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#53 Blue-Sky

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The worst thing about the PSP - development costs. A great PSP game can cost almost as much as a console title. SONY would have to reduce software production costs if they want this to fly.

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#54 glenn2709

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Good, I want a new system to put my...err...movies onToriko42

I lost my PSP. :evil:

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#55 SSJ_Nega

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I'm glad the PSP2 will have a touch screen. I just hope it focuses more on games, rather than all this multimedia stuff I'll never use.

I'm looking forward to it.

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#56 hiphop_quotable

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Good, I want a new system to put my...err...movies onglenn2709

lolz uz gots teh moveez ons ur psp too:P

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#57 angry_fork

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I though touch screens were gimmicks lolgoblaa

They are, I hope Sony doesn't put it, it's just stupid in my opinion. Give me something I can really use like another analog stick.

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#58 angry_fork

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I'm glad the PSP2 will have a touch screen. I just hope it focuses more on games, rather than all this multimedia stuff I'll never use.
I'm looking forward to it.
SSJ_Nega

I use my PSP everyday on the train for a combined 3 hours or so a day and I use video/music section waaaaay more then games, I hope they keep all the multimedia stuff because I use it.

The fact that it plays high-end portable games like PS1 games is a plus for me.

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#59 Lionheart08

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UMD wasn't sucessful so I don't see Sony sticking with the format. So if they don't, will the PSP2 be able to support PSP1 games or is Sony going to pull the "Buy the Older model" crap again?

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