PS Vita Thread

[Gorvi]

Originally Posted by Panthera

No way! I think I'm going to need another two or three interviews before I believe it exists.

Just give it a few weeks.

[Gorvi]

And here are your first rumored images of a prototype PSP2, complete with two analog sticks:





All of this from VG247:

The shots clearly show the device’s forward- and rear-facing cameras, as well as the much-discussed trackpad on the rear of the unit.

Note that this isn’t the console’s final form factor. As you can see, some developers are working with a kit with similar construction to a PSP go at the moment – see the update below – with a sliding screen over physical controls. We don’t know when the final physical spec will be nailed down, only that this isn’t it.

We were first told PSP2 kits were in developers’ hands early this year.

It has an HD screen. The last set of rumours surrounding the handheld said the chipset has yet to be finalised.

The machine is rumoured to be extremely powerful, with approximately twice as much RAM as a 360.

EA has confirmed it’s had “exposure” to the unit, and developer Netherrealm has openly admitted it’s working with a kit.

PSP2 is supposedly heading for release in late 2011.

If you’re in any doubt as to the authenticity of these images, don’t be. It is what it is. Enjoy.

Update: We’ve been told by a source that these images are from the last kit. There’s a newer one, which is a single, non-sliding block. Remember those last Kotaku rumours of the unit overheating? Sony switched back a form like PSP-1000 in order to cool it down.

Want.

[Xerxes]

I like the slide form factor.

[Xerxes]

[Gorvi]

Rumors are now pointing towards a January 27th reveal for the PSP2. Two more weeks!

[KidCactus]

The day after the 3DS release. I'm not sure if that is good or bad timing...

[Chris_D]

Hmm, it would have been better if they could have got that shit in our faces before the 3DS release. Not that I'm planning to buy a 3DS myself but they might have swayed a few early adopters.

[Gorvi]

Isn't the 3DS Japanese launch on February 26th? This would be for January 27th.

[KidCactus]

Originally Posted by Gorvi

Isn't the 3DS Japanese launch on February 26th? This would be for January 27th.

You are correct.

[JayVe]

Rumor: PSP2 unveiling in Tokyo this month at Sony 'business meeting'

Supposed images of a "PSP2" prototype (pictured) were leaked in November, followed in December by the detailing of alleged hardware specs. The PSP successor is assumed to be in development alongside the PlayStation Phone, and Sony has already acknowledged the challenge of differentiating two such devices in the consumer market. Coming out and announcing them already would probably be a good start.

[Gorvi]

Originally Posted by JayVe

Rumor: PSP2 unveiling in Tokyo this month at Sony 'business meeting'

That's sourcing the article that I linked to 3 hours ago!

I'm just really curious to see what they do with the thing. The form factor, the controls, how powerful it is, what features it has. I'm already more predisposed to buying this as opposed to a 3DS, if only because I've been happier with Sony's first party portable output than I have with Nintendo's. Not that Nintendo's has been bad by any stretch, but they focus a lot on a demographic that I'm not part of (Nintendogs, Animal Crossing, etc..). That, and the PSP has been one of my favorite consoles, home or portable, ever. I still have significantly more PSP games than any other current system.

[JayVe]

Originally Posted by Gorvi

That's sourcing the article that I linked to 3 hours ago!

I'm just really curious to see what they do with the thing. The form factor, the controls, how powerful it is, what features it has. I'm already more predisposed to buying this as opposed to a 3DS, if only because I've been happier with Sony's first party portable output than I have with Nintendo's. Not that Nintendo's has been bad by any stretch, but they focus a lot on a demographic that I'm not part of (Nintendogs, Animal Crossing, etc..). That, and the PSP has been one of my favorite consoles, home or portable, ever. I still have significantly more PSP games than any other current system.

Dude

I know.

I've been reading long enough, and checking out your sig of Sony-platform games, long enough to know where your preferences lie.

Me? I had a fucking shitty experience with the PSP.

I went through several models with dead pixels, and had to argue with the store until I finally got one with only 3. I hated UMD... like a damn record player in a car. I hated the analog nub. The 'square' button had a fucked-up 'clicky' action when pressed from certain angles. Atop it all, Sony had the audacity to tell me that the system was perfect, and that I had no room to complain to the master architect. This was not the same Sony I knew from the PS1 and PS2 days. This Sony just screwed me over, and told me everything was fine... when it wasn't.

PSP was the damn worst gaming experience I've ever had... other than playing Ducati World Racing Challenge on the Dreamcast. That game was downright broken... and $50! Not even a reach-around!


Even though I LOVE me some WipEout, I couldn't stand the damn system. Sold it and never looked back. Glad your experience was so much better than mine, cause I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Edit: LOL! You get to respond with... Dude. I KNOW!

[Gorvi]

Originally Posted by JayVe

Dude

I know.

I've been reading long enough, and checking out your sig of Sony-platform games, long enough to know where your preferences lie.

Me? I had a fucking shitty experience with the PSP.

I went through several models with dead pixels, and had to argue with the store until I finally got one with only 3. I hated UMD... like a damn record player in a car. I hated the analog nub. The 'square' button had a fucked-up 'clicky' action when pressed from certain angles. Atop it all, Sony had the audacity to tell me that the system was perfect, and that I had no room to complain to the master architect. This was not the same Sony I knew from the PS1 and PS2 days. This Sony just screwed me over, and told me everything was fine... when it wasn't.

It was the damn worst gaming experience I've ever had... other than playing Ducati World Racing Challenge on the Dreamcast. That game was downright broken... and $50! Not even a reach-around!


Even though I LOVE me some WipEout, I couldn't stand the damn system. Sold it and never looked back. Glad your experience was so much better than mine, cause I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Sorry? I was just stating an opinion there, I didn't mean to offend.

Luckily I didn't have any of those problems with my 1000, the thing got a stupid amount of use and never gave me a problem. I didn't buy it until about 8 months after launch, though, long after I had bought a DS, so maybe by then the problems have been ironed out.

EDIT: Dude, I know!

[JayVe]

Originally Posted by Gorvi

Sorry? I was just stating an opinion there, I didn't mean to offend.

Luckily I didn't have any of those problems with my 1000, the thing got a stupid amount of use and never gave me a problem. I didn't buy it until about 8 months after launch, though, long after I had bought a DS, so maybe by then the problems have been ironed out.

EDIT: Dude, I know!

You didn't offend me. You just opened up an old wound. I have rarely felt so gypped.

[Xerxes]

Man, I'm with Gorvi. Bestest handheld ever. Granted mines is hacked, but still.

[muddi900]

I spent more time with my PSP than my DS. And my PSP got stolen I didn't even notice.

[JayVe]

Originally Posted by muddi900

I spent more time with my PSP than my DS. And my PSP got stolen I didn't even notice.

Not much for portables?

[Chris_D]

Originally Posted by Gorvi

Isn't the 3DS Japanese launch on February 26th? This would be for January 27th.

Oh right . Yeah, Sony would have had to have been stupid, that was true. Glad they are getting the chance to show their wares and make their case.

And PSP-2000 = best game handheld ever .

[tacitus]

I too have enjoyed my PSPs (1000, 3000), but the left nub is sucky and I have not been thrilled with the battery life. Alas it does not get played very much because generally when I have a chance I game using non portables. Also, I have a morbid resistance to buying off of PSN so that limits me to UMD consumption.

[Chris_D]

The PSP-2000 introduced the extra ram for caching so I never noticed any major problems with battery life (never owned a 1000). Of course, now I buy everything on PSN so it's even better. The nub is not ideal, for sure, although it's probably the best analog controller on a portable device so far (competition almost non existent).