Spy pics of the new Sony PSP2

[L.D.S.]

Alleged PSP2 Images Surface

Dual analog sticks, touch track pad shown.

November 17, 2010

The still unannounced 'PSP2' will include a second analog stick, if purported photos of the device are any indication.

Gaming blog VG247 acquired images of what are believed to be the first-look at a PSP2 development kit. The photos show off two analog sticks, a front-facing camera and microphone, a back-facing camera, and touch track pad on the back.

These photos jive with rumors that were previously reported.

VG247 notes, however, the device shown is an outdated model, and that the newer kits do not include a sliding screen and looks similar to the original PSP form factor.

Update: A development source confirmed to IGN these photos are legitimate. Sony has responded saying it does not comment on rumors or speculation.

I love my PSP, and hopefully the reports of the new one not being a slide are true because the design of the original is superior to the PSPGo slide.

 

[0R0]

FINALLY got a second thumbstick, and these are actual sticks and not those retarded nubs. Might have to see whats up with this.

 

[MysticOracle]

i actually like my psp-go over the original...the only real downside to it was the price tag...other than that...the design and layout works great plus no UMD games/movies to carry around

i wonder what the specs will be be for the psp 2..if they can match PS2 at minimum i think i would be happy....of course with technology they should be to duplicate ps3 by its release

 

[Count_Slapula]

Why the fuck would they spread the joysticks so far away? They know their small ass japanese hands can't reach that shit...

 

[MysticOracle]

i agree they need to make that button layout the same as the ps3 controller...thumbsticks on the inside and buttons and d-pad on the out...

 

[L.D.S.]

We've heard a lot of rumors regarding the PSP 2 but it has been limited largely to isolated reports regarding specific features; today, however, we've received a comprehensive rundown of the device's features from someone with direct hands-on experience with the forthcoming handheld.

According to our source, current iterations of the PSP 2 feature dual analog sliders that are comparable to those found on the existing PSP but are unique in that they have concave indentations rather than convex. It maintains the slider design of the PSPgo, but increases the overall size to accommodate the new features and a slightly larger touch-enabled display.

As would be expected, the PSP 2, like the PSPgo, lacks a UMD drive and will run downloadable or expandable memory-based games. The device also incorporates both front- and rear-facing cameras, presumably for pictures, video recording and communication, and augmented reality-based games.

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Notably, the frequently rumored rear-mounted touch panel is real and features a smooth glass-like surface, which our source says can be used for a variety of input functions such as analog thumbstick-type controls, taps, swipes and other gesture commands like a swipe to reload motion.

Our source also confirmed the recent batch of leaked images from VG247, which detail the state of current development units.

As far as graphics are concerned, the PSP 2 is a beast, packing enough processing hardware to produce graphics comparable to early PlayStation 3 titles. The processor, we're told, is just over half as powerful as the PS3, though the specific framework of the cores and the clock speed was not revealed.

While the device isn't as powerful as the PlayStation 3, its components should allow it to sufficiently play games of comparable graphical quality due to the fact that it is rendering to a smaller, lower-resolution display than a full 1080p HDTV.

All things considered, it seems that Sony aims to allow developers to port or custom-tailor PlayStation 3 titles for use on the handheld, potentially to create a ubiquitous gameplay experience that could sync seamlessly between the console and the handheld. In other words, players could potentially start games on their PlayStation 3 and continue them on-the-go with the PSP 2.

Despite all we've learned, several key questions remain – namely how much it will cost and when we may see it publicly unveiled. Naturally, a device as powerful and full-featured as this would fetch a pretty penny, perhaps as much as the PS3 itself, and we wouldn't be surprised to see its official debut at E3 2011.

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[MysticOracle]

guess my psp go will be going bye bye when this comes out

 

[L.D.S.]

Yeah, I love my PSP, but this thing is shaping up to be amazing.

 

[Count_Slapula]

I just seen the new design for it in gameinformer, the analog sticks are close together in the middle and the D-PAD/Action Buttons spread far apart on each end..