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Rumor: New PSP firmware on the way with Trophies and Friends List features

Today, I was watching the Patapon 3 game trailer from Gamescom 2010, and saw something at the end of the trailer (0:52-0:55 seconds). Both PSP-3000 and PSP Go have a Trophy’s icon and an extra tab after the PSN icon on the XMB menu. It looked like a friend’s list tab.

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Nitrowolf25028d ago

awesoem unless someone at Sony put the PS3 XMB in there then sweet. I notice the ps1/ps2 game slot which gives me doubt (i havn't play psp since mine broek so idk if it is there) and also notice the vidzone icon, i think it is fake idk

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hakis865028d ago

But when is the PS3 firmware for 3D movie support coming?! want to try my 3DTV :)

Malebaria5028d ago

On the EU PS Blog they said they´ve yet to announce a firm date but it´s definitely coming this year.

Blacktric5028d ago (Edited 5028d ago )

Oh my God! If this turns up real, I "will" buy a new PSP instead of reparing the current one I have. Sony should retaliate against Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Achievements as quickly as possible if you ask me.

kane_13715028d ago

plus, ms also took the idea from the trophies that you could unlock in the games of past generation.

kane_13715028d ago

first of all that aint vidzone, it is icon for tv app.
second of all, that is icon for minis and ps1 memory slot.
and at third, SONY doesn't need this kind of advertisng with lies.
and even if they did, it's stupid to go through all the work of putting ps3's xmb's clip on the psp screen just for 2 seconds

fucadastates5028d ago

No Heroes Allowed has the same ending :) hoping!!!!

Mr Logic5028d ago

Agree it looks like a mistake or Remote Play.

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pork_chop_express5028d ago

yeah it does look like they just used the ps3 xmb but this is for sure what the psp needs badly.

pspgweber5028d ago

Yes, it does look like the PS3 XMB.

TheTeam065028d ago

That's the PS3 XMB, with the status bar at the top right corner, the Blu-Ray disc icon and everything. I wonder why they did that?

And it's been 5 years. If it's true.... we're getting trophies now?? After months of buzz about PSP2s and PSPhones, we'd get Trophies on PSP this late? I don't know....

mushroomwig5028d ago

Well there's nothing stopping the PSP and PSP2 from using the same Firmware code, so perhaps it is true but it's hard to believe considering how easy the trophy system would be corrupted on the PSP due to hackers.

Sneak-Out5028d ago

that looks like a Videomontage between PSP und PS3

DlocDaBudSmoka5028d ago

all i seen was a psp in remote play with ps3. nothing more nothing less.

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Game Anatomy: Case for the next PSP

Game Anatomy looks at a proposed plan for the next PSP. With updates on the 3DS coming from Nintendo this week, what are next steps for Sony?

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The Gamesmen, Episode 43- Ode To Castlevania

Join Lyfeliek, AcidBee and MurphysLaw on GamerCorporation for game talk and fun! The Gamesmen celebrate in honor of the upcoming release of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, give shout-outs, play RPG, and then wrap-up with YOUR #TheGamesmenCheck submissions from Twitter! Topics discussed are Castlevania, the rumored Nintendo 3DS specs, a supposed Android 3.0 PSP phone, Good Old Games, and Microsoft's branding outside of Kinect.

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People with Ipads dont need consoles or handheld

According to an article in The Huffington Post, people with Ipads have no need of Handhelds nor Consoles.

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saint_john_paul_ii4990d ago

Yes, Because I dont care about real gaming, and i game with no buttons
/end sarcasm

No FanS Land4990d ago

LMAO, someone might use this exact sentence towards kinect.

Hideo_Kojima4990d ago

To begin am not a casual gamer and an iPad would NEVER fully replace my need for a console like the PS3 however...

If i had an iPad I would probably game a bit less on PS3 because sometimes I don't care what game am playing as long as its fun easy and stress free.

I don't always want a real challenge which is why i sometimes resort to games like LBP or even PC flash games.

If I had an iPad I would sometimes play it while am watching TV and sitting on my coach even if I was in reach of my PS3.

But could I survive totally on casual games?
Probably no longer than a week.

WildArmed4990d ago

Weird, bcoz my Ipad can barely do anything gaming related.
The games that I have on it barely even keep my attention for 5mins.

-Ikon-4990d ago

I though only MS could come up with something so LUDICROUS....

Guess not!!

Longrod_Von_Hugendon4990d ago (Edited 4990d ago )

The iPad is a perfect device for the casual gamer who also needs to email, browse the web, movies, music, podcasts,spreadsheets on the go, Ebooks/Audio books, etc. I'm waiting for Facetime upgrade before I buy.

Amazing software/hardware. I love this company.

Huffington's piece is the typical view of a casual gamer who thinks one little piece of tech can fill in the needs for everything else.

Haters going to hate but Apple will continue to dominate MS and all other competitors in this space.

Oh and Apple just because the second most valued company in the U.S.

monkey nuts4990d ago

There is no such app for loneliness..........

Longrod_Von_Hugendon4990d ago (Edited 4990d ago )

Said the dude who's commenting on my comment.

kneon4990d ago

The ipad has a few uses but it's a poor replacement for any of those five devices mentioned.

# 5 - traditional video games consoles (Xbox, Playstation, Wii)
not even close, not unless you've been buying consoles to play bejewelled

#4 - MP3 player
Sure it can play MP3s, but do you really want to lug something that big around if you just want to listen to some music

# 3 - Laptop Computer
Limited software, poor interoperability. It's ok if all you wanted to do was surf the web and do a little email

# 2 - portable game consoles (DS, PSP)
Too big, poor controls

# 1 - E-book reader
Poor screen compared to e-paper, limited battery life and for me it's too big. My shiny new 5" e-reader fits in my pocket.

thewhoopimen4990d ago

I think i'm in a pretty good position to talk about this. I just picked up a 64gb iPad a week ago in order to pursue editing my DSLR photog RAW files on the fly and uploading it.

I decided to pick up a game during my downtime and surprisingly have been playing pretty hardcore strategy and RPG games with the unit.

There are alot of very well-made and deep titles on the iPad. The portability and "giant" screen size is fantastic, the touchscreen is very responsive (to the point of being able to play like street fighter II using a virtual joystick). The game I'm playing right now (battle of Wesnoth) is a blend of RPG/Strategy and easily 100+ hours in length. Best of all most of these games cost less than $8 (avg. around $5).

I think sims, strategy, rts, rpg, arcade titles, and even FPS lend themselves very well to the iPad interface.

Anyway, just sharing my two cents.

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Pedobear Rocks4990d ago

news sources don't need 'Huffington Post'.

mikepmcc4990d ago

If you actually go to the Huffington Post story, it was a SURVEY, with different respondants saying which devices they didn't need anymore. And when the reporter in the video said the number five item people said they didn't need anymore was a gaming console, she said that those people didn't understand what a gaming console could really do. Meaning the reporter was SUPPORTING VIDEO GAMES. You people...

sak5004990d ago (Edited 4990d ago )

I've been playing like crazy on iphone4. My time on 360 is getting less and less as can fly a plane in Xplane, race around tracks in NFS:Shift/Asphalt, Real racing, fight my way in SFIV, have halo like fps in N.O.V.A. The graphics due to REtina display are much better than psp or ds.

I spent 4~5 hours in hospital yesterday as my GF was in for food poisoning and kept myself busy with Angry birds while she was getting her IVs.

So yes if you have life you can enjoy more games on your handhelds not sure about these PADs though as they are bulky and awkward to use.

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FAGOL4990d ago

I think you are what people call a 'casual gamer'.

Pedobear Rocks4990d ago

PSP kicks your cell phone games' ass. Thanks for the laugh.

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IrishYamato4990d ago

Thats because most iDevice owners are not gamers

Half-Mafia4990d ago

well i have PS3,360,iPhone 4, iPad and a PSP. i play them all apart from my PSP now cause i use an iPhone which is a phone with great games.

kerrak4990d ago

So, waht are you playing:
IMetalGearSolidPeaceWalker?
iKingdomHeartsBirthBySleep?
iPhantasyStarPortable2?
iValkyriaChronicles2?
iGodOfWarGhostOfSparta?

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