#1 dual analog sticks #2 vibration via the use of two small actuators (as small as the ones in iPhone or RazrV3) #3 Skype (already in the 2000) #4 built in mic so we can hold it to our heads for VoiP calls #5 keyboard attachment capability (sold seperately).
>>My Thoughts exactly, this is more of a PSP- 2001 really.
2000 vs 3000 is only really a model number. The PS1 and PS2 went through several serial number variations with seemingly minor upgrades in between (I think the current PS2 model is SCPH-7000). Personally I wouldn't have expected the PSP to add things like touchscreen or 2nd analog stick to the PSP since it would change game comparability with older models; meaning that current PSP users would be forced to upgrade to be able to play games the utilize touchscreen etc. Perhaps in the PSP2. . .
The screen is a lot better, especially in sunlight, and the built-in mic should make Skpe calls easy, PS button, and the D-pad and buttons seem to be more profiled with the concave indentation in the middle. It seems to be a nice enough upgrade without an increase in price.
I really hope it's not a PSP-2001 (even though technically it is) or PSP-2008... otherwise we might end up like some other netbook company and have a PSP-2001XLite5.0 among fifty other color shades and memory options . . .
For all you whiney b****es who can't see, look right next to "PSP" on the bottom of PSP. See that little hole? What do you think that is? A mic. Now you can hold it up next to your empty head and talk to people w/ VoIP
Find a mate that has a regular PSP Slim, not Star Wars. It will say 2001.
All PSPs purchased from retail stores in the US will say 2001. It's model number 2000 with the region number 1. Japan will have a different one, as will Europe.
So no, this isn't like a PSP 2001, because that already exists, and it's not just the Star Wars editions. Maybe a 2000.1? :)
It baffles me when people add loads of new features to the PSP..
Why would you want dual analogue sticks AND a touchscreen? One, the interface would be stupidly cluttered as if it wasn't bad enough already. Two, the analogue stick - no offense to you PSP fans- sucks balls compared to normal control pad ones. Three, a touch screen and analogue sticks as well as a D-Pad would be basically useless, developers would be driven mad trying to make use of all three without really pissing the user off.
Built in GPS, yeah nice idea, but it's probably unneeded extra cost - realistically it's not going to be a good quality one they shove in there and it would be poorly used by games. Since homebrew isn't exactly a piece of cake on the PSP, better off just leaving it in Go Explore.
Yes, they would be fun features, but the PSP isn't the right platform to put them on. You should be asking Sony to release a new handheld, not keep flogging a dead horse. The number of games for the PSP is already pretty dwindling, with the odd amazing release amongst few others, so why keep pushing it? They'd be better off just making a new console.
The PS2 upgrades i can relate to - i think it's good how they've actually done something worthwhile, no power brick is very cool given the no size difference. But the PSP is just getting to be a diluted product.
Better screen - nice, Mic - ok, location location location. I agree the sticks would not be worth it. But face it this is, more or less, a PSP 200x. Kudo's for saving battery consumption - extra 20 minutes. In 2006 the plans were to have a built in camera, now in 2009 you will be able to get the add on for $40 - $50 bucks and the add on GPS for about the same...little more. Yes they could have added the camera and the vibration. It's not like they cant they have plenty of cell phones that have the feature. A touch screen would have been excellent. Hummmmmmm camera, vibration, touch screen, mic. OMG a Sony version of the IPhone......let the PSPhone rumors fly again LOL Wonder if it will be next to the Zunephone and a Unicorn.
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My Thoughts exactly, this is more of a PSP- 2001 really.
Things that should be in the PSP 4000
#1 dual analog sticks
#2 vibration via the use of two small actuators (as small as the ones in iPhone or RazrV3)
#3 Skype (already in the 2000)
#4 built in mic so we can hold it to our heads for VoiP calls
#5 keyboard attachment capability (sold seperately).
Actually, all this shoulda been in the 3000
>>My Thoughts exactly, this is more of a PSP- 2001 really.
2000 vs 3000 is only really a model number. The PS1 and PS2 went through several serial number variations with seemingly minor upgrades in between (I think the current PS2 model is SCPH-7000). Personally I wouldn't have expected the PSP to add things like touchscreen or 2nd analog stick to the PSP since it would change game comparability with older models; meaning that current PSP users would be forced to upgrade to be able to play games the utilize touchscreen etc. Perhaps in the PSP2. . .
The screen is a lot better, especially in sunlight, and the built-in mic should make Skpe calls easy, PS button, and the D-pad and buttons seem to be more profiled with the concave indentation in the middle. It seems to be a nice enough upgrade without an increase in price.
Yawn. How about dual analog sticks? Tilt sensors? GPS out of the box w/Touchscreen? Built-in Camera? oh well, back to my Atari Lynx.
@Blaine
I really hope it's not a PSP-2001 (even though technically it is) or PSP-2008... otherwise we might end up like some other netbook company and have a PSP-2001XLite5.0 among fifty other color shades and memory options . . .
The psp-2001 does actually exist, it's the starwars special edition, and i happen to have one (yippee for me!)
For all you whiney b****es who can't see, look right next to "PSP" on the bottom of PSP.
See that little hole?
What do you think that is?
A mic.
Now you can hold it up next to your empty head and talk to people w/ VoIP
Midknight:
:D
Find a mate that has a regular PSP Slim, not Star Wars. It will say 2001.
All PSPs purchased from retail stores in the US will say 2001. It's model number 2000 with the region number 1. Japan will have a different one, as will Europe.
So no, this isn't like a PSP 2001, because that already exists, and it's not just the Star Wars editions.
Maybe a 2000.1? :)
It baffles me when people add loads of new features to the PSP..
Why would you want dual analogue sticks AND a touchscreen? One, the interface would be stupidly cluttered as if it wasn't bad enough already. Two, the analogue stick - no offense to you PSP fans- sucks balls compared to normal control pad ones. Three, a touch screen and analogue sticks as well as a D-Pad would be basically useless, developers would be driven mad trying to make use of all three without really pissing the user off.
Built in GPS, yeah nice idea, but it's probably unneeded extra cost - realistically it's not going to be a good quality one they shove in there and it would be poorly used by games. Since homebrew isn't exactly a piece of cake on the PSP, better off just leaving it in Go Explore.
Yes, they would be fun features, but the PSP isn't the right platform to put them on. You should be asking Sony to release a new handheld, not keep flogging a dead horse. The number of games for the PSP is already pretty dwindling, with the odd amazing release amongst few others, so why keep pushing it? They'd be better off just making a new console.
The PS2 upgrades i can relate to - i think it's good how they've actually done something worthwhile, no power brick is very cool given the no size difference. But the PSP is just getting to be a diluted product.
Time to update, SONY.
Better screen - nice, Mic - ok, location location location. I agree the sticks would not be worth it. But face it this is, more or less, a PSP 200x. Kudo's for saving battery consumption - extra 20 minutes. In 2006 the plans were to have a built in camera, now in 2009 you will be able to get the add on for $40 - $50 bucks and the add on GPS for about the same...little more. Yes they could have added the camera and the vibration. It's not like they cant they have plenty of cell phones that have the feature. A touch screen would have been excellent. Hummmmmmm camera, vibration, touch screen, mic. OMG a Sony version of the IPhone......let the PSPhone rumors fly again LOL Wonder if it will be next to the Zunephone and a Unicorn.