PSP-Go! has been revealed...

[Dakinggamer87]

It seems it has been revealed and leaked before E3 press event on Tues. We all knew it was gonna happen it was only a matter of time since not only had it been confirmed by developers and press to be in the works.. The rumors and speculation can finally end

It details specs and video showing off what it looks like:

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210555/ne ... led-early-

Tell your thoughts and what you think

[superlarz]

Seems like they blew the shell off of a new Metal Gear Solid game going to be announced at E3 too. Overall this is stupid. They need to push out new hardware with new capabilities, not just something with downloadable only content. Where are second shoulder buttons on each side, second analogue stick, or touch screen? Hope Sony has something better up their sleeve at E3.. I am sure Nintendo and MS will.

[lisalover1]

Seems like they blew the shell off of a new Metal Gear Solid game going to be announced at E3 too. Overall this is stupid. They need to push out new hardware with new capabilities, not just something with downloadable only content. Where are second shoulder buttons on each side, second analogue stick, or touch screen? Hope Sony has something better up their sleeve at E3.. I am sure Nintendo and MS will.

I totally agree. Sony is still under the delusion that the PSP is winning over the DS. They're both fantastic systems, but seriously, Sony, stop toying with us and give us a PSP2!

[RyaNtheSlayA]

ARGH!!!! Zune HD, iPod Touch, or this? I think I would go with this but damn so many wonderful electronics and I can't afford them!

[Niode]

Hmmm so how goes backwards compatibility with your existing PSP titles? No UMD drive means they are going to charge you to buy your games again. So it's not even worth buying as an upgrade until it gets hacked and you can run cso's from it.

If it's designed to be a separate system from the original PSP then why limit it with the single analogue stick crap?

I just don't get the point in it at all. I didn't see the point in the PSP2k or the PSP3k either, the screen and UMD drive is worse (interlaced screen instead of progressive and manual drive instead of mechanical) on the PSP3k so it's not even an upgrade, you are losing quality and they are charging more for it. I just don't get the point at all.

It would be like Nintendo releasing the DSi with a smaller screen and no DS cartridge slot.

[nickfil]

I really think that sony is just looking to curb the piracy issue on the psp by making it download only.

Which.... I can only speak for myself, but isn't really the issue. I have custom firmware on my psp. I use it to try out games and see if they grab my attention enough to buy them. To date i've bought 1 game.

The problem with the psp isn't the way it looks or how it plays games. It is the games themselves. Save for a very few, most of the psp library is garbage, or games that would be good if they were designed with the limitations of the one thumbstick in mind. So many shooters on that platform that just don't work. That is why the psp will never be as successful as the ds. And there is no reason it can't be. You have an snes controller in your hands plus a thumbstick. There is no reason there shouldn't be a wealth of games for it.

That and they are probably just trying to emulate nintendo's success with the different versions of the ds. Thinking- if they just change it up people will buy the same hardware over and over again.

They either need to come out with a new psp with 2 more comfortable thumbsticks, or just let the current version ride out and do a totally new psp. I fail to see how this is any kind of upgrade, or how it is attractive to anyone.

I'm not interested until it drops below 50 bucks. And even then.... maybe....

[AwesomeMonstar]

anyone find the control placement awkward? That thing looks terribly uncomfortable to me.


Also yeah, i think everyone on the site hates the idea of no physical media.

[nickfil]

anyone find the control placement awkward? That thing looks terribly uncomfortable to me.
Also yeah, i think everyone on the site hates the idea of no physical media.

to be fair, the original psp design is pretty uncomfortable too.

[dsheinem]

I just don't get the point in it at all. I didn't see the point in the PSP2k or the PSP3k either, the screen and UMD drive is worse (interlaced screen instead of progressive and manual drive instead of mechanical) on the PSP3k so it's not even an upgrade, you are losing quality and they are charging more for it. I just don't get the point at all.

I agree that the PSP3k seems to be a downgrade, but the 2K is leaps and bounds better than the original fat PSP. What do you think is worse about it? For me, the video out alone is worth the bump, but the feel of the unit, the screen, the battery life - everything that counts just seems much better on the second iteration. I think the only reason they made the 3k was to fix the piracy issue, and I agree that the new one is pretty much trying to do the same. Can't believe there is no second analogue nub, either!

I too have CFW on my PSP2k, and I use it to test drive games. I've purchased a half dozen PSP games, but it is my go to unit for retro gaming.. I play it a few times a week for both PSP titles and retro ROMs. By contrast, I play with my DS Lite (with flash cart) maybe once-twice a month at most. I have owned about 10 different handheld systems at one point or another, and a PSP with CFW is far and away the best. I'd even argue that the PSP library is on par with the best portable libraries out there.

[nickfil]

I too have CFW on my PSP2k, and I use it to test drive games. I've purchased a half dozen PSP games, but it is my go to unit for retro gaming.. I play it a few times a week for both PSP titles and retro ROMs. By contrast, I play with my DS Lite (with flash cart) maybe once-twice a month at most. I have owned about 10 different handheld systems at one point or another, and a PSP with CFW is far and away the best. I'd even argue that the PSP library is on par with the best portable libraries out there.

I think we'll agree to disagree. I prefer the ds to the psp, but as far as emulation goes, psp does win out. It just has more horsepower.

Just out of curiousity- what half dozen games did you pick up? Every once and while i get an inkling to pick up a psp game, but i never find one that really grabs me. Might pick up the god of war game though.