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PSP 2: 15 must have features

VideoGamer.com writes: "It's usually not long after we've got a new console that talk of the next one begins. The PSP has been available for four years, so chatter has understandably moved towards what Sony could be cooking up for the inevitable PSP 2. We've already seen some stories claiming to have information on the unconfirmed handheld's graphics processor, but so far there's little that could be called concrete. So, before Sony announces anything and ruins our fun, we've put together a lengthy list of features we want included in the PSP 2, covering everything from sheer power to how you're going to be playing the games. If you're reading this Sony, make your next handheld using this template and you'll be on to a winner."
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Published: 390 days ago | Article | Sony PSP
 
 

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sinncross - 390 days 1 hour ago
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2 analogue sticks? ur kidding right: thats gonna make it harder to keep the PSP slimmer. 2 analogue nubs yes, I can live with that. I also see no problem with the shoulder buttons, but two more would be nice.
That said, the PSP 2 could function as a controller for the PS3.

Games are a given and trying to match PS3 quality graphics is a joke... as long as it can handle PS2 titles then the PSP2 is fine graphically.

Considering the sixaxis was actually something that was meant to be in the PSP, according to Harrison, I see it as a possibility. Slight rumble is not a bad idea, but should not be a focus (price reasons)

OLED sounds great though I no little in terms of pricing. If cheap enough then go for it, but as for a bendable PSP... I dont think its design is quite suited for it... especially when these guys want analogue sticks...

HD videos sound like a good idea, but i dont see it as something which the PSP ardently needs.

The PSNs tore will obviously evolve, but we already have download only titles: Beats, Ape Quest (Ape Escape RPG) and one or two others can't remember.

Can't comment on 3G internet, how powerful is it? For the PSP2, the best possible internet connection is what Sony must go for. Yes 4G is huge but wifi spots are expanding as well...

Live TV is not a priority I reckon.

Dunno about the touch screen_ stylus thing, could be nice. And flash memory seems like a nice route to go.

some nice ideas, though i dont agree with all of them.
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hay - 390 days ago
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HD on psp2? I think it wouldn't be physically possible to fit those pixels on such small screen. Also hd playback needs some reasonably powerful or dedicated hardware.

Bendable psp? I would be too scared not to break it...

Either way, I like your way of thinking cause in majority I think the same.
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kapedkrusader - 389 days 23 hours ago
1.2 - They missed one of the most important features...
...blue-tooth compatability. This way you can create games that incorporate the PSP on the PS3. For example, a Yugioh game that shows your cards only to you through your PSP, but that you play on your PS3. Or poker with friends at home, not on line...or Madden so you could hide your playbook...or a rear view mirror for GT:5...there are a ton of things you could do. This would also give the PS3 something that the 360 wouldn't have.
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Tomdc - 389 days 20 hours ago
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They didn't even mention a hard drive!

That is number one on my list! Then you could store all your music on it!

It wouldn't have to be too big... I mean if they added a decent one to the existing PSP slim it would probably only increase to the size of the original PSP again.
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Blacktigra - 390 days ago
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They must want nobody to be able to afford this lol,
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fan_of_gaming - 389 days 23 hours ago
2.1 - the PSP2
will probably launch at around $300 bucks. I'd pay up to $500 for it personally, assuming it is similar to the one listed in this article.
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harry190 - 390 days ago
3 - What it needs
is games more suited for handheld gaming. Original games like LoCoroRo and Patapon and Crush. Sure, recreating the home console experience is cool, but that's not really what the handheld gamer is looking for. I am also against the idea of having non-disc or cartridge based games. Digital Distribution is not the way to go right now. Think of the people who can't buy stuff over the net. I am one of them.
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farhsa2008 - 389 days 23 hours ago
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what the feck! if they had half the stuff on this list it will cost more than i paid for my ps3 on launch lol.
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solidt12 - 389 days 23 hours ago
5 - I love my PSP, upgraded to a PSP 2000 5 months ago.
Im a big PSP fan but I don't think there is much demand for a PSP 2 just yet. But if they make one with two analog sticks I will buy it anyway.
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Rob0g0rilla - 389 days 23 hours ago
6 - PSP2 or a smartphone?
3G internet, live tv, GPS, PDA features, camera, and microphone? It's called a smart phone. This article sucks. I lost him after page 2. Obviously we all want "lots of games" and Sony won't leave out the store. Where's in-game XMB? I think it would be cool to have the PSN better integrated into the PSP2. With features like auto sign in and better multitasking while using the PSP XMB.
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yourgodisdead - 389 days 23 hours ago
7 - Id get it....
I think they are all good ideas, maybe if the could get like a miniature hard drive instead of the flash cards would be nice.
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k280 - 389 days 23 hours ago
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and with all that it sould cost about a grand
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Are_The_MaDNess - 389 days 23 hours ago
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nice but think about the price lol nha im kidding aslong its not more expensive than the PS3 lol

upgrading my PSP 1000 2 a PSP 3000 this month lol
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111111 - 389 days 23 hours ago
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To justify such a system sony better squeezes as many horses as possible into this little sucker. The more horses it will have the hotter it will run. Since they will have to go with passive heat sinks there arent many options here. I am definitly curious for what specs they will decide in the end :)
On par with a geforce 7 gpu and with quad core cpu beyond 1,5GHz ?
I doubt it.
All in one chip seems more likely.
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sniper-squeak - 389 days 22 hours ago
11 - Erm... what about an...
...Accelerometer?
That would vastly improve gameplay on all levels...
I suggested 3G last time (yh I know its been mentionend lol) but still, 3G on the PSP 2 and PS3 wud be sikk...
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Jlv123 - 389 days 21 hours ago
12 - if you want some these features buy a laptop with a usb contoller
man the person who wrote this must want sony to lose money like they did with the ps3 by having too many features that cost a lot of money to make and to make it affordable to most people. I was bearly able to afford a ps3 at $600 just imagine if sony relesed psp 2 with all these features. I like some of these features but I doubt that sony will put some these features in psp2 I don't see them putting rumble feature in the psp2 because it would drain the battery faster same goses with having HD gaming/video and you would need more memory on the psp2 than 8GB because hd videos can be from 300MB to 2GB depending on the length and the quality if they could use the same flash memory as the ipod/zune because the zune/ipod can have 120gb memory but also keep pro ms duo for backup save games
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REPLOID24 - 389 days 21 hours ago
13 - also, it wil have a
mini arc reactor like in iron man to power it up.
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