| Noobie said: Although i don't think you are going to understand it, but the problem is that if they add another stick then the future games will start using two sticks. So this will make the existing PSPs user base useless. So in fact with a single stroke of ur "genius idea" Sony will manage to make its PSP base go from 50 million to 0 million. The developer will be in paradox whether to use two analog sticks for the game or just one and make the game playable for 50 million users or just less than 1 million. Sony will also alienate its existing user because some new games are not going to run on them and they will definitely be furious.
So sony has definitely done the right thing in my view. |
In regards to this comment about a second analog stick, let me comment on a few things:
1. The Genesis, during its lifespan, introduced a new controller that had 6 buttons for it. There was an option provided for games with 3 or 6 buttons.
2. The original Playstation added analog sticks at the bottom. Again, as time went on, the option to support both controllers are there.
3. How exactly does dropping the UMD NOT alienate the current base? It does.
The reality is that a second analog stick would help out a LOT here with 3D shooting games, and other 3D games.
It appears that Sony fanboys are all drooling over this, but let me point out the issues here as I see them:
1. The analog stick placement looks ackwardly placed. It is nearly in the middle of the system.
2. There is no UMD. This means anyone with a current PSP, so why would a person buy this new unit who already has a PSP? Unlike the DSi, which plays all current DS games, this system doesn't play current PSP games.
3. The screen is left exposed. The issue of scuffing when not playing is still not resolved. The DS has the approach where the screen is protected.
On the plus side, the system may end up costing less then the current PSP, and may end up with much better battery life. Also, load times can stand to be reduced also.
The PSP Go is a GREAT test for whether you are a Sony Fanboy. If you defend the unit, think it is awesome and did everything right, you likely are. If you don't see the issues with it, and don't have reservations, you defintely are. If the said released titles for it get you all goosebumpy, odds are you are a Sony Fanboy.
