http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/ Engadget Comments for Sony's new PSP is slimmer, includes video output http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/"The system will also come in two new colors which are also part of two new packs. First is the Ice Silver, part of the $199.99 Entertainment Pack that comes with a 1GB Memory Stick, Daxter, and the Family Guy Frickin' Sweet Collection on UMD. Also is a new, white Star Wars-themed PSP that will retail in October for $199.99 packed with Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. These release plans are for North America, announcements for Japan and Europe are forthcoming."
SWEEEET!!]]>Jul 11th 2007 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Are we supposed to celebrating Sony's move to increase their profit margin on a less then top-selling handheld, or the TV-Out feature they threw in as an afterthought? I'm confused. I honestly don't mind a company reowrking things to make more money as long it's done legally, but don't go putting on a song and dance show and try to convince me that this has anything to do with better serving the consumer. If you wanted to impress me, you'd have fixed those crummy controls we've been complaining about since the thing first shipped, or at least install an HDD so we can better make use of it in the only capacity it's really worth a damn in: playing videos on the go.

The ironic thing is, of all the 'how would you change the PSP' threads I've read, I can't seem to recall the PSP's size or lack of TV hookup ability ever being mentioned. ]]>Jul 11th 2007 9:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
THE TWO BUNDLES (THE SILVER PSP & STAR WARS BUNDLES) ARE $199.

THE BLACK UPGRADED PSP WILL COME OUT A FEW WEEKS LATER AT $169, THE PRICE OF THE CURRENT PSP, WITH JUST THE SYSTEM, COMPONENT CABLE AND CHARGING PLUG.

JUST AS SONY IS PHASING OUT THE 60GB PS3 THEY WILL ALSO BE PHASING OUT THE ORIGINAL PSP NEAR THE UPGRADED PSP'S LAUNCH.

ALSO WHAT THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT MENTION IS THAT THE UPGRADED PSP HAS A NEW TRAY FOR THE UMD'S. INSTEAD OF A SPRING LOADED TRAY, THE NEW TRAY OPENS UP, YOU HAVE TO PLACE THE UMD ON IT AND THEN CLOSE IT, SIMILAR TO CLASSIC CASSETTE PLAYERS.]]>Jul 22nd 2007 12:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
As it goes for the rest of you haters; THIS IS NOT PSP2. When the mini PS1 came out did you all go, "what a lame PS2"? When the Slim PS2 came out did you all go, "what a lame PS3"? It's a revamping of a system that needs to happen every once in a while. As technology improves, so does the product it's placed in. I thought all you nintendo lovers would've realized that what with the half dozen revampings of their handheld.]]>Aug 2nd 2007 7:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 13th 2007 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Those "notches" are on the old PSP, but they're plugged up. I'm not sure why they're there at all. The sound comes from two holes on the bottom, which was stupid. It looks like they've fixed that.]]>Jul 17th 2007 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW3yl_hg4sQ]]>Jul 11th 2007 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Sep 5th 2007 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Seriously, I don't even think it looks better than the DS Lite.

Nice Try Sony, but I think I'll stick with the one I've already got, how about you make some games now?]]>Jul 11th 2007 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 12th 2007 4:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Still, what I'd like to see the most in both portables is support for a browser with full capabilities, just like the one I use in my PC.
Tabs, Flash, Java and fast browsing included. Specially fast browsing, which would probably require faster processor speeds.
But I guess I'm asking for too much... meh.]]>Jul 11th 2007 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/2) Are there side shots of the new PSP to illustrate how thin it really is?
3) From observing the current shots, are the holes at the top of the PSP supposed to be speakers?

To be honest, I was expecting more from Sony. Look how dramatically the Nintendo DS changed going from a bulky gaming device to a extremely slim and attractive-looking one.

If this "PSP 2" doesn't have a brighter screen at least, then this is a waste of time; especially for $199 when you can get the same thing for $169.]]>Jul 11th 2007 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 12th 2007 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
I'm still holding out for the PSP2.]]>Jul 11th 2007 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Not really interested in the Entertainment Packs but to play the games I like on the big screen and maybe scoop up some of those UMD movies they keep having on sale make the difference for me.

@ Everyone who keeps crying a second analog nub, NO! It will be a useless upgrade since none of the previous games support it and new game developers have obviously found a way around it. If that is the only reason you won't buy a PSP because it lacks a second nub then keep your money and stop sqauwking about it.

But I am eternally grateful Sony didn't cave to the misinformed and "me-too" crowd who kept wanting a touch screen on the PSP. If you like the touch screen concept ala the DS, get a DS for crying out loud (and stop sqauwking about it). ]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Aug 31st 2007 10:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.t3.co.uk/news/247/games/psp/psp-2-thin-and-lite]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Also what media codecs will be supportedd?]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/When the GBA SP came out, tons of people bought it, and loved it, and the people that already owned a GBA bought it and loved it, and all was great.

When the DS came out, people bought it, and liked it, and all was well.
When the DS Lite came out, people bought it, and loved it, and the people that already owned a DS bought it and loved it, and all was great.

When the PSP came out, people bought it and thought it was ok, but were largely disappointed.
When the "new" PSP was announced, EVERYONE was disappointed.]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
The PSP was (and is) a well designed machine. The game library is just a little lacking.]]>Jul 11th 2007 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Aug 2nd 2007 7:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
When Apple announces a new handheld product, Steve usually takes a minute to show us all the angles (you know, to see how thick it is).]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/make games for it
make it easier to convert video to it
make it actually useful

not prettier]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Now, considering that I have a PSP (1) would they be making some sort of "USB-Video Out" adapter? It'd be nice.

But, one of my main concerns with the PSP is the low refreshing rate of the screen. It's a bit slow for video content. And please, don't tell me "it's a machine to play video games, not movies..." If Sony wasn't thinking of the PSP as a PMP and video games unit, they would've never released their movies in UMD.

Price? I'm glad they kept the prices at the same level. I'm sure they're going to include the version without the games for $169. They'd probably allow the old ones to go lower a couple of Hamiltons, allowing retailers to sell them all out, and then fill the market with the PSP2.

I wouldn't mind picking up one when it comes out. ]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 12th 2007 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/
Of course, I already have a PSP, and there's basically no chance of me ever buying one of these PSP 1.1's (PSP 2 is a bit much, no?) So what I guess I'm saying is that UMD may die more slowly if everybody who buys a PSP starting next year has video out, but they really should have included it from the beginning.]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Aug 31st 2007 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/PSP dimensions:
= 6.7 x .9 x 2.9 in.
= 17 x 2.3 x 7.4 cm

19% thinner = 1.86 cm thick
= less than half a cm...

Not exactly earth shattering, wont be upgrading just for that.]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/Jul 11th 2007 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/http://www.t3.co.uk/news/247/games/psp/psp-2-thin-and-lite

This is awesome. The new hardware is certainly better (though of course not revolutionary) and it's nice for new customers to have a choice ('value' 1.0 or sleeker and more expensive 1.1) It's no PSP 2 but it also doesn't break existing games ore hardware. Instead it just adds to the PSP 'ecosystem.'

As for the ppl excited about video out - man, what kid of 'big' TVs do you guys have? UMDs are gonna look like poop on a 50" 1080p plasma or LCD given how pixelated the video will be. If you own a big screen - why on Earth would you want to watch such a low-res source as UMD movies? As for PSP games on a big screen - I guess I'll have to see just how bad they will look. But again - if you own a quality 1080p TV - get a PS3 and enjoy HD gaming...
Michael]]>Jul 11th 2007 4:42PM