Sony announces PSP2

[Metal Militia]

http://kotaku.com/5744485/the-psp-2-revealed

The PSP2 is finally here. Sony revealed its brand new PlayStation Portable at an event in Tokyo today, giving us our first official look at the PlayStation maker's next bold foray into handheld gaming. Here are the first details.

Sony confirmed many of the features of the PSP2 that we've already heard in the form of leaks, rumor and speculation. The PSP2 features a high-resolution, touch-sensitive screen that's larger than the original PSP screen, tilt-sensitive SIXAXIS controls, dual analog sticks, front and back-facing cameras, and a touch sensitive back panel.

The device features built-in WiFi and 3G wireless connectivity. Sony boasts that the new PlayStation Portable is as powerful as a PlayStation 3.

For now, Sony is officially calling the new PlayStation Portable by its codename, Next Generation Portable or NGP. It will be out this holiday.

The Games
Sony showcased a handful of games alongside the reveal of the PSP2, including games based on the following franchises.

Uncharted
Killzone
WipeOut
LittleBigPlanet
Hustle Kings
Hot Shots Golf

[YoshiEgg25]

That thing is ugly.

And I bet it'll cost more than the 3DS.

[Bradtemple87]

Will buy, screw the haters. This will cost me an arm but I will most likely be purchasing day one.

[AmishSamurai]

I was kinda hoping for the smaller design of the PSP Go. Or at least not as wide as the original PSP.

[Dakinggamer87]

I will probably buy it as well on launch. I like having newest tech.

[EvilRyu2099]

THis was running unreal 3.. There is also Lost Planet 2, MGS 4 and downloadable Monster Portable titles being announced.. If the price is right, this thing may sell well.. I really hope the battery life isn't as pathetic as the DS however.. And I'm also hearing that it will use cartridges and won't be just 100% digital download..

[Bradtemple87]

THis was running unreal 3.. There is also Lost Planet 2, MGS 4 and downloadable Monster Portable titles being announced.. If the price is right, this thing may sell well.. I really hope the battery life isn't as pathetic as the DS however.. And I'm also hearing that it will use cartridges and won't be just 100% digital download..

Hideo Kojima hinted at the idea of seamless gaming between the ps3 and the ngp (official codename for psp2). I love the idea of taking that experience with you on the go.

[Inazuma]

So are the games sold on physical media, similar to DS games or are they 100% download only?

[EvilRyu2099]

So are the games sold on physical media, similar to DS games or are they 100% download only?

Both more or less.. I believe psp 1 games will be downloadable ala PSone classics on PS3..

[Dakinggamer87]

So are the games sold on physical media, similar to DS games or are they 100% download only?

I would imagine both formats digital and physical.