Touchscreen PSP2 in 2010.

Robert1986 · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:00

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"widescreen multi-touch interface" equipped PSP2 "

Kotaku said:
As IGN points out though, things like an iPhone-esque multi-touch interface wouldn't come as a surprise to virtually anyone. It's practically guaranteed to have one, so we'd consider this more than a safe bet — it's an inevitability.

As long as the PSP2 has 2 analogue sticks, I'll be happy.

Streeteh · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:03

Ah balls, and i only just bought a PSP last week

Nismo · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:05

Wonder if Gran Turismo will be a launch title?

carlazai · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:12

Nismo said:
Wonder if Gran Turismo will be a launch title?

Dont be silly, thats coming in 2011

antijoke · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:34

Will be hacked with-in 6 months.

PS2 emulation?

andshrew · 27 Jan 2009 at 12:39

anticonscience said:
PS2 emulation?

If they can't even do full software PS2 emulation on the PS3 there's no chance of them being able to do it on the PSP2.

JaFFa · 27 Jan 2009 at 13:00

touch screen sounds bad.

Cant wait to play Final Fantasy 7 : Bubble Wrap Popper.

mcwildcard · 27 Jan 2009 at 14:32

I hope it's smaller than the current PSP, that's a major factor in me still not owning one.

Red Porsche · 27 Jan 2009 at 14:36

anticonscience said:
Will be hacked with-in 6 months.

I wouldnt count on it. They wont want it to end up like the psps homebrew scene. Its full of pirated games which means less money for them. I think they will put more effort into the security of it. Look at the ps3, its the most secure console of this generation so far.

robgmun · 27 Jan 2009 at 14:37

i'll only get one if A) It's backwards compatible with the old PSP (very likley) and B) they fix the horrible screen lag/blurring/combing

HeX · 27 Jan 2009 at 15:20

Or not...

"Clearly, being a quiet time of year, many, what we thought to be credible websites, are making up stories about PSP2, and how it allows you to teleport across the globe, travel through time, and will be powered by the horns of baby rhinoceroses," Sony explained.

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orderoftheflame · 27 Jan 2009 at 15:37

Only interested if good games come out on it.

The saving grace to the PSPs lack of awesome games was CFW.

Streeteh · 27 Jan 2009 at 15:45

orderoftheflame said:
The saving grace to the PSPs lack of awesome games was CFW.

Indeed, if it wasn't for CFW i would have never bought one.

/sits down and fires up Suikoden

ps2wizz · 27 Jan 2009 at 15:54

Whats the point of a touch screen PSP. Sony's main competition in the hand held department is Nintendo. and they have the DS which will slap down anything that Sony can dish out.

TwoSaints · 27 Jan 2009 at 15:57

ps2wizz said:
Whats the point of a touch screen PSP. Sony's main competition in the hand held department is Nintendo. and they have the DS which will slap down anything that Sony can dish out.

Can't really do it any harm if they can do it for the right price :confused:

Joebob · 27 Jan 2009 at 16:10

When the PSP2 is finally announced officially then I am sure they will include motion censor and touch screen and even a second analogue stick. I don't think this rumour started by IGN has any substance though tbh!

ps2wizz · 27 Jan 2009 at 16:10

well you could get a DS now for about 100 pounds. do you think what ever Sony bring out will be anything like that cheap?

Streeteh · 27 Jan 2009 at 16:19

ps2wizz said:
well you could get a DS now for about 100 pounds. do you think what ever Sony bring out will be anything like that cheap?

The Wii is also much cheaper than the PS3, but i know which one i'd rather own. It is true the DS is better than the PSP in terms of legitimate titles however, but if their next handheld was good i see no reason why it couldn't sell well at a higher price.

TwoSaints · 27 Jan 2009 at 16:32

ps2wizz said:
well you could get a DS now for about 100 pounds. do you think what ever Sony bring out will be anything like that cheap?

Yes, but by the time the psp2 comes out then technology will have moved on from what the DS can offer. Your comparison is like saying don't get a current psp because a gameboy can be had cheap. (there is a reason!)

ojste · 27 Jan 2009 at 18:30

hmmm who to believe

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/sony-dismisses-igns-psp2-rumors-disses-ign/

Wow, not only did Sony take the time to deny an IGN rumor about the PSP2, but the company took the opportunity to flat out insult the site. IGN recently cited "several credible sources" in a report on Sony's next handheld, allegedly featuring a touch screen, Bluetooth support, hard drive and GPS. MCV then spoke to Sony about the rumor -- that's when the sparks flew.

"Clearly, being a quiet time of year, many, what we thought to be credible websites, are making up stories about PSP2, and how it allows you to teleport across the globe, travel through time, and will be powered by the horns of baby rhinoceroses," Sony explained. "Hopefully, you can sense a mild tone of sarcasm, which should hopefully indicate how 'on the money' IGN are. Needless to say, we don't comment on rumour or speculation, but this is nonsense."