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.

- VG247

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.

http://psp.ign.com/articles/113/1138879p1.html

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So if sony can't get devs to hop on,they just use game for PS3 to support psp2

might?

It will get huge support espacially in JAPAN.

It will, though not nearly as much as the PSP.

...and, at this rate, I don't see a PSP3. Never mind it having support.

What draws you to this conclusion?

PSP had a good run, well until Go came out.

As long as Sony lays seige to America everything will turn out amazing!

Go didn't kill PSP sales, it simply failed to accelerate them. Honestly, while PSP is anything but a failure, look at all the advantages it had; third party support, undefeatable PlayStation brand, "core" gamers, etc. It had all that yet still got outsold by the DS 1:2.5. And while that is no way to judge the console's performance, the 3DS seems to have stolen its third party support, and in turn lots of core gamers, and the PSP and PS3 have hugely weakened the brand. I can't see PSP2 doing anywhere near PSP numbers at all unless Sony makes it a phone or pulls off a miracle.

did anybody even read my post?

PSP has really become trash in America. Everyone has a DS and no one cares about a PSP, and PSP Go just hastened that. Plus it is getting nothing in America just to kick it when it's down.

Since when do people read the OP on here?

The PSP should have had a second analog stick from day one. I still don't understand why it didn't come out with a second analog stick. But regardless of the second analog stick, the PSP 3000 it should have had a touch screen and built-in camera (although one could argue the PSP 2000 should have both, too...since the Ipod Touch came out around the same time). Or if that wasnt feasible, they should have created a PSP 2 with both (touch screen and camera) instead of a PSP 3000...and especially instead of the PSP Go. 

Definitely, the PSP Go should have been the PSP 2 which should have had the PSP Go form factor, 2 analog sticks (or touch control representing 2 analog sticks), a touch screen, and at least 1 camera. Which looks like what Sony is creating now, but I am stunned that it didn't come out already. 

I don't know how Sony let Nintendo get the 3DS out before the PSP2. Just doesn't make sense.