[QUOTE="ultraking"]
why would sony reveal the psp2 in january? wouldnt that be better saved for something like E3?
shinrabanshou
The 3DS launches before E3. They can't leave a vacuum for the 3DS to completely take all the mindshare, they need to let people know they'll be competing.I'm assuming they'll reveal the hardware and some showpiece software, an Uncharted Portable, a Call of Duty for the West or Monster Hunter for Japan if they're clever. As well as a vague release date like "Holiday 2011."
But a launch line-up, release date and pricing won't be shown until E3.
My primary concern about the PSP2 is its ability to create an identity for itself, especially in the West. I think the built-in 3D of the 3DS has done a great job of selling the device as a unique software platform to developers; almost ironically, strong development support then helps sell the 3DS to consumers who may not even be terribly interested in 3D. Also if the 3DS is, in fact, considerably weaker than the PSP2, it will probably have noticeably lower game development costs as well (helping to attract unique, exclusive software).I don't want to jump the gun here, but the Wii does not seem to be attracting Nintendo's attention right now. They seem to be giving their all to the 3DS this year and the first party lineup they're already announced is pretty intimidating.
Monster Hunter alone could sell the PSP2 in Japan, but I don't envy the marketing team that has to figure out how to make the PSP brand popular in the West again. Even an exclusive Uncharted would probably be snubbed off by many gamers as a mere spin-off. It's going to be difficult.
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