New PSP Named And Coming This Fall

[ISkatingJesusI]

Rumors of a major PSP hardware redesign have repeatedly bubbled to the surface over the last several months -- some claiming the removal of the system's UMD disc drive, and others pointing to a second analog stick and sliding screen. According to sources directly involved with the new system, we have learned that Sony will quell those rumors by unveiling their revamped PSP at this year's E3 conference in June.

Many have speculated that the update would be called either the PSP 2 or PSP-4000, but our sources claim Sony will forgo a numerical moniker in favor of a subtitle. We've heard various rumored code names for the project (including PSP Slide, PSP Flip, and PSP Go!), but given that Sony has introduced the Go! brand of add-ons (the Go!View video on-demand service and 1.3 megapixel Go!Cam) for the European PSP, it seems likely that the new system will in fact be called the PSP Go! Our sources further confirm that this redesign will be available in two SKUs, with either eight or 16 GB of built-in flash memory. The system is set for release in Japan this September with a U.S. debut coming in either late October or early November.

In addition, since the UMD is going away, Sony will have over 100 classic and new PSP titles available for download at launch (Gran Turismo Mobile is said to be one of the premier launch titles). As for the hardware itself, the redesign will include a d-pad, analog nub, and face buttons as part of a sliding unit sticking out below the screen (as seen in our mockup above). Unfortunately for those looking for twin-stick shooter controls, the new system will not have a second analog stick, but instead will remain consistent with the current control configuration.

When asked about any of these details, Sony, of course, stated that it "does not comment on rumors or speculation."

As a bit of actual speculation, we wouldn't be surprised to see Sony borrow many design features from their Mylo 2 handheld Internet device, which is seemingly dead in the water. This could provide an 800x480 pixel touch screen for the system, as well as a camera on the system's backside.

Between the redesign and a strong lineup of recently announced PSP titles (see: Tekken 6 and Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny), Sony is clearly attempting to assert their relevance in the wake of the DSi's release and success of the iPhone as a gaming platform. It'll be interesting to see what sort of a splash Sony makes and the reaction the new hardware receives when it debuts at E3, which is only a month away. Preloading every PSP Go! with a copy of LittleBigPlanet would certainly make some waves.
*Not actual PSP GO! photo*

Looks nice, although i was digging that pic i posted awhile back

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Report: Sony Ditches UMD, Classic Titles To See Digital Re-Release
Sony's rumored plans for a new PSP—supposedly dubbed the PSP Go!—may also usher in a new wave of games becoming digital downloads for the device. That includes, allegedly, the long-awaited arrival of Gran Turismo Mobile.

No. Really. According to 1UP's report on the oft-rumored PSP-4000/PSP Go!, Sony will be releasing about 100 new and classic PSP games in downloadable form on the PlayStation Store when the new PSP launches. 1UP even writes that Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo Mobile is "said to be one of the premier launch titles."

Announced in 2004, there's been little mention of the portable racing simulator, with Polyphony boss Kazunori Yamauchi saying the title was still "moving forward" last November.

With two alleged storage options available (8GB and 16GB), future PSP owners may have to budget their internal storage space wisely, unless Sony has something clever planned for managing all those downloads.

1UP says it expects Sony to announce the new hardware at E3, just mere weeks away. Keep an eye peeled.

[BornePro]

Im Not a Fan Of "PS".

Nice Find Tho.

[Snakybaddy]

Jeeze, Psp, psp 2000, psp 3000, damn Japs. I didnt buy one when they first came out, and Im too cheap to buy one nao

[Mirokison]

You find the most info about new things coming out. I should never go to other gaming websites or search google for new things I should just ask you. And this should be dope.

[Bryan]

I will be buying one.

=]

[Syke]

I think I will stick with my ipod touch...

[zZ Billy Zz]

i just wished the iphone would come out for verizon : [

[lilmuleman214]

Originally Posted by zZ Billy Zz

i just wished the iphone would come out for verizon : [

It might be! Saw it on the feed on G4TV the other day. Verizon, and Apple have been undergoing with agreement plans for a new iphone for Verizon after the deal with AT&T is done. (Year from now)

-- and this PSP looks awesome! I hope it's not just for looks though. I'm hoping it'll have better graphics, etc. The downloading should be sweet though. More memory would be awfully nice though toooo.

[D ROCK898]

This seems pretty sweet, but I'm not a big fan of PSP.

[lilmuleman214]

Originally Posted by lilmuleman214

It might be! Saw it on the feed on G4TV the other day. Verizon, and Apple have been undergoing with agreement plans for a new iphone for Verizon after the deal with AT&T is done. (Year from now)

-- and this PSP looks awesome! I hope it's not just for looks though. I'm hoping it'll have better graphics, etc. The downloading should be sweet though. More memory would be awfully nice though toooo.

Just wanted to restate to any that read this. turns out I got a little confused. Verizon actually made a deal with microsoft to release a new phone that will be compeating with the iphone. That stinkkss.