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forevercloud3000 on 25 January 2011
ultraslick said:

There is really no chance Sony would ever consider UMD to be a priority, and imo the inclusion of umd in the psp2 would be suicide.

What Sony can do however is create an adapter which is simply an external umd drive which can plug into the psp2, (as well as the go) and this would solve all of your problems.

One could possibly even do a one time transfer from umd to the hard drive maybe so umd's could still be enjoyed on a protable system in todays modern world, as they would be essentially converted into digital games.

Nice thread, it was a good read. I'm sure Sony will have everything correct for the PSP2 but I would not be suprised if it is $350 at launch.


Considering your solution to the UMD issue, that does sound like a nifty idea. The one time transfer would be cool(possibly erasing data from the disc after copied or forcing you to crack the plastic casing so they will no longer play in PSP).

As far as pricing tho I would be satisfied with 350 with the kind of tech it might be bringing but the sweetspot is 250. Either way I will be getting one CLOSE to launch(always wait to weed out defectives).



      

      

      

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forevercloud3000 on 25 January 2011
Grimes said:
NiKKoM said:

it needs big exclusives with Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber to broaden its audience.


Brain Training and Nintendogs had more to do with the broad appeal that what you mentioned. Original content specific for the system, not console hand me downs.


very much agreed. It needs more Patapon, Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman!, 30sec Hero, Crimson Gem Saga, and similar titles that are actually built around a handheld's hardware not downports from a console architecture.



      

      

      

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forevercloud3000 on 25 January 2011
880user088 said:

all it needs is a HUGE GIGANTIC protective security system so that even Geohot cannot hack it !


Hacking and Piracy is a big issue for Sony. Hopefully they have developed something more concrete in keeping them back.



      

      

      

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dharh on 25 January 2011
Grimes said:
NiKKoM said:

it needs big exclusives with Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber to broaden its audience.


Brain Training and Nintendogs had more to do with the broad appeal that what you mentioned. Original content specific for the system, not console hand me downs.


I'd settle for a system with lots of core games and a thriving indie developer platform for small third parties to make games on. Nintendo has the games I wouldn't ever wanna play genre pretty nailed down, id hate to see SONY go that route.



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dharh on 25 January 2011
forevercloud3000 said:
ultraslick said:

There is really no chance Sony would ever consider UMD to be a priority, and imo the inclusion of umd in the psp2 would be suicide.

What Sony can do however is create an adapter which is simply an external umd drive which can plug into the psp2, (as well as the go) and this would solve all of your problems.

One could possibly even do a one time transfer from umd to the hard drive maybe so umd's could still be enjoyed on a protable system in todays modern world, as they would be essentially converted into digital games.

Nice thread, it was a good read. I'm sure Sony will have everything correct for the PSP2 but I would not be suprised if it is $350 at launch.


Considering your solution to the UMD issue, that does sound like a nifty idea. The one time transfer would be cool(possibly erasing data from the disc after copied or forcing you to crack the plastic casing so they will no longer play in PSP).

As far as pricing tho I would be satisfied with 350 with the kind of tech it might be bringing but the sweetspot is 250. Either way I will be getting one CLOSE to launch(always wait to weed out defectives).


A UMD to digital copier is never gonna happen for two main reasons.

1) Licensing. SONY needs permission from the developer of each and every game to do this.

2) Same reason apparently as the reason not all games on the PSP appear on PSN, game developers are stupid and don't wanna do it. 



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Rafux on 25 January 2011

PSP2 also need retrocompatibility with all PSone and PS2 library with added trophies.



Chibi.V.29 on 25 January 2011

those 15 things in 1 hand-held = pwnige! lol but it wont happen expeshaly part 14 hehe :P



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voty2000 on 25 January 2011

14 is most of what they need.  More handheld games and less HD ports.  It seems Sony gives way to much attention to HD ports and graphics with the PSP.  Nintendo has shown that graphics don't mean a whole lot on handhelds, it's quick, pick up and play games.



zgamer5 on 25 January 2011

psp2/ps3 cross platform gaming ....

also you should be able to play the multi plats you own on ps3 on your psp2 also.



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Kantor on 25 January 2011

I take it you're willing to pay $2000 for this thing, then?

It sounds delightful. Unfortunately, good things are expensive.



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