- Joined
- Aug 28, 2006
- Messages
- 17,730
- Awards
- 4
Well Sony is having its first true PlayStation event since 2005 on January 27th, so we'll know more about the PSP2 then, but a Japanese newspaper (Nikkei) has leaked some neat new info in the meantime.
PSP2 to Have 3G Support, Arrives This Year (andriasang.com, 01.24.2011)
-It will provide 3G service (along with standard WLAN) for downloading movies/software and online gaming. This means that you will be able to connect to the internet anywhere there is a 3G connection from the carrier it supports (DoCoMo is the carrier in Japan. If they bring this feature to the US and make it free through Verizon or something, that would really be amazing, because you could connect anywhere). We're not sure if this feature will cost money, however, or if there will be a wi-fi only model available.
-It will have a touch-screen OLED (the highest quality screen available with the deepest contrast ratio).
This information combined with the trackpad underneath the device detailed some months ago makes me officially more interested in this than the 3DS. However, it will probably cost $299 or more.
PSP2 to Have 3G Support, Arrives This Year (andriasang.com, 01.24.2011)
-It will provide 3G service (along with standard WLAN) for downloading movies/software and online gaming. This means that you will be able to connect to the internet anywhere there is a 3G connection from the carrier it supports (DoCoMo is the carrier in Japan. If they bring this feature to the US and make it free through Verizon or something, that would really be amazing, because you could connect anywhere). We're not sure if this feature will cost money, however, or if there will be a wi-fi only model available.
-It will have a touch-screen OLED (the highest quality screen available with the deepest contrast ratio).
According to the paper, the new system will have 3G support. In Japan, the 3G service will be provided by NTT DoCoMo.
Using the 3G connection, gamers will be able to play online games and download software and movies. The service will not allow for phone calls.
The system will also have standard wireless LAN, of course. However, the 3G support will allow players to connect online wherever DoCoMo has wireless service. DoCoMo is Japan's largest mobile carrier.
Separate from the wireless functionality, the paper reports that the new PSP will make use of an OLED touch screen. Regarding the system's internals, the paper reports that Sony has developed a new processor for handling high resolution visuals.
Pricing on the next generation PSP is currently TBA, according to the paper. The paper does not mention possible subscription fees associated with the 3G service, or the possibility of a Wi-Fi only model.
The paper also makes brief mention of the device that many are calling "Playstation Phone," a smart phone that includes game features. This will have button-based controls, the paper reports, making games control easier. The device will use Google's Android operating system and will allow users to access non-game software like video and scheduling software.
Sony is expected to take the veil off the new PSP system at a press conference on the 27th. The PlayStation cell phone device is expected to be unveiled next month.
This information combined with the trackpad underneath the device detailed some months ago makes me officially more interested in this than the 3DS. However, it will probably cost $299 or more.