Sherlock99 said: the next psp will be a ds clone wait in see.

 God I hope not >< I think the DS is a piece :(

I don't think there is a PSP2. There's going to be upgraded iterations that are all backwards compatible. The UMD drive is holding back any serious redesign. If Sony ditches the UMD then it could get interesting. Otherwise we're just going to see new versions of the PSP with added functionality but with the same basic design.

fkusumot said: I don't think there is a PSP2. There's going to be upgraded iterations that are all backwards compatible. The UMD drive is holding back any serious redesign. If Sony ditches the UMD then it could get interesting. Otherwise we're just going to see new versions of the PSP with added functionality but with the same basic design.

Which is why sony created the firmware updates.

zackblue said: fkusumot said: I don't think there is a PSP2. There's going to be upgraded iterations that are all backwards compatible. The UMD drive is holding back any serious redesign. If Sony ditches the UMD then it could get interesting. Otherwise we're just going to see new versions of the PSP with added functionality but with the same basic design. Which is why sony created the firmware updates.

Exactly. And they can release a new model with a better screeen, more/faster memory, a TV-Out, a GPS unit and even a TV tuner. They could release a model that had the add-ons built in. It's still going to be the same PSP phat as far as playing Jeanne D'Arc or Monster Hunter (maybe with faster loading times). I expect the multi-media capabilities can be enhanced quite a bit but I don't think they are going to make the PSP phat obsolete by releasing games that can't be played on it. When they do that then it will be a PSP2.

ChronotriggerJM said: We can't go to flash cards ;-; there just too expensive for how much storage you get >< Not feasible for power type gaming in my opinion.

Isn't UMD 900MB/1,8GB? Would that really be that expensive on a flash card?

KBG29 said: PSP2 Release: October, 27th, 2012 Hardware CPU- Cell Micro (1PPE, 4SPE @ 1.2GHz) low hertz for bertter life GPU- nVidia Mobile tech w/ full partnership from Sony on day one, to stay away from of the shelf parts RAM- 256MB XDR2 RAM @ 6.4GHz for Cell, 256MB GDDR5 RAM @2.6GHz for GPU HDD- 64GB of Toshiba solid state memory SCN- 4.7in 1280 X 720 progressive scan OLED, touch screen COM- Wireless N, Blu-tooth, Sim Chip for phone function -built in 5.1 MegaPixel Camera -Built in GPS -Built in Gyroscope for sixaxis abilities -Built in Vibtarion for phone and gaming -Memory Stick HG 2.0 slot with support for upto 128GB @ 240Mbps Software Games - Bought on Blu-ray and loaded into SSD or Bought off of PSN (PSP originals can be loaded onto MS Via PS3, PC, or PSN) Music - Transfer from any PS3, PC, or Purchased off of PSN Movies/Television - Transfer from any Blu-ray Disc Player or purchase from PSN Menu - XMB 2.0 in-game (create play lists, create folders, search media function) IPTV - Stream live TV through your Phone or ISP Home - Full integration with Home on PS3, get the same experiance at home and on the road PSN - Obviously straight to the system, with all the same features as PSN at home GPS - Download Maps Service for 29.99 a year, maps will be downloaded as needed and leave memory when not in use to save memory Photo/Video mode - Take high quality pics or shoot 720p video footage, edit out red eye and other annoyances on the spot Phone - exactly what it sounds like a phone, either pay as you go or subscribe Voice - record messages, used in game, record speeches, ect. Web Browser - Kept up to date with latest flash and codec support Emulation - Play PSone, PS2, PSP games anywhere any time through software emulation Other Key Notes -same controll layout plus, sixaxis control, touch creen, and a second nub -Can be played through USB connectiom to PS3, or with a USB mini to HDMI cable This is what I ecpect the next PSP to be. I think it should launch with multiple SKUs ranging from $199 to $399 USD. The 399 Model should feature all I stated above, with a 299 model dropping the Phone, GPS, and Camera, while the 199 version should drop all the same fetures and come with only 32GB of internal memory. I would like to see it launch in all regions the same day, with silver, black, and white being the first color options. As it became economically feisible I would like to see Sony add more memory to each sku, such as 160, 120, and 80GB models at the three year anniversary. I would hope to see them get the prices of the SKUs down to 99, 149, and 199 at some point in the life of the system, however this depends on the economy. If the economy continues to go to crap, and the dollar stablizes at a poor conversion rate I expect them to stay at 149, 199, and 249. This may sound crazy now but I am sure in 4 years this kind of tech will be very possible from a hardware colaberation, with the likes Sony, Samsung, nVidia, IBM, Toshiba, and others.

 Copy Cat.

fkusumot said: I don't think there is a PSP2. There's going to be upgraded iterations that are all backwards compatible. The UMD drive is holding back any serious redesign. If Sony ditches the UMD then it could get interesting. Otherwise we're just going to see new versions of the PSP with added functionality but with the same basic design.

 Do you mean that you don't think there will ever be one, or just not one for the next few years. Personally, I don't think we will see one until around 2010, with 1 major redesign before then. The reason for this is that then they can have better interactivity between the PS4 and PSP2, with an integrated online service, and some cross platform games. My ideal world would allow me to buy PES 2010 for PS3, and then get a game with it for PSP (a unique download code) so that I could have the game on both for the price of 1, but then again, I think that is unrealistic

I would like the next PSP to focus more on playing video games and less on movie playing and features that make it the penultimate way to transport media unrelated to video games. (notice I used "penultimate" correctly, as the PSP is still a second-rate media device)

This would benefit gamers as more games would be sold and would also eliminate confusion as to what the PSP is (some buy it as a very expensive mp3 player from 2004), and would benefit studios as they won't have to scratch their heads and wonder why a handheld with such a high userbase sells less games than the GameCube.

All I want is:

- Internal memory
- 2 Analog Sticks
- Better Games (come on, sony has so many franchises)
- Faster Load Times
- Smaller/Lighter if possible

There won't be a PSP2 for at least another generation, honestly, why do they need to upgrade it? They can just keep the PSP as is and have graphics comparible to the DS's successor while having the advantage of a pre-existing instal base.