overthehill99
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I love how he nearly maxed out everything, but wanted Android 2.1.Razor210 said:
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Lets build the perfect PSP-2
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weekend_warrior
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Gravijah said:
It's simply not necessary. Especially when it hinders the overall usability of the device.
Agent X
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Here's another idea, which is more specific, but goes well with my idea that PSP2 should be focused more on PSN and networking functions:
PSP2 should have a small LED, which is used as a "new message" indicator. Whenever the user gets a message from another PSN user (or possibly even another social network--for example, a direct message from Twitter), this LED would glow. The user could choose to have the LED blink, or possibly glow a different color, to distinguish different types of notifications--for example, a game invitation would have a blinking light, as opposed to a steady light for ordinary messages.
The "new message" indicator would be especially useful if the unit was in sleep mode. The unit could ping PSN at specified intervals (such as every 5 minutes, or every 10 minutes) so that the user could see at a glance if someone was messaging him or inviting him to play a game. The user could also disable this function altogether in order to conserve battery power.
PSP2 should have a small LED, which is used as a "new message" indicator. Whenever the user gets a message from another PSN user (or possibly even another social network--for example, a direct message from Twitter), this LED would glow. The user could choose to have the LED blink, or possibly glow a different color, to distinguish different types of notifications--for example, a game invitation would have a blinking light, as opposed to a steady light for ordinary messages.
The "new message" indicator would be especially useful if the unit was in sleep mode. The unit could ping PSN at specified intervals (such as every 5 minutes, or every 10 minutes) so that the user could see at a glance if someone was messaging him or inviting him to play a game. The user could also disable this function altogether in order to conserve battery power.
les papillons sexuels
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weekend_warrior said:
why are laptops and netbooks all clamshells? Why are tablets becoming clamshells?
matrix-cat
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I had a post prepared but it all became irrelevant when I saw this. Just give me one of these, preferably with a big red button on top to make the sides pop out, and I will give you all of the money, Sony. All of it.the TMO said:
H_Prestige
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Lonely1 said:
What the hell? You'd rather have a smartphone with a clamshell design?
weekend_warrior
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Gravijah said:
Example: I'm using my PSP-2 as a music player with it in my pocket. I want to change songs so I have to flip it open, change songs, and flip it back. Instead of simply taking it out touching the screen and putting it back in my pocket.
les papillons sexuels said:
What a stupid comparison. Don't waste my time.
overthehill99
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Yep. Because I can totally complete every function that I would be able to do on the screen with that remote.Lonely1 said:
for those who weren't here for the awesomeness of this thread...
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207695
weekend_warrior
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Lonely1 said:
Does the PSP-2 have a built cassette player too? Seriously, I'm supposed to stand there and flip through 3000 songs while I look for the one I want? Have you ever used a MP3 player with a touch screen?
viciouskillersquirrel
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The PSP browser and typing functions are frustrating and slow to use. No.InfiniteNine said:
Touchscreens are NECESSARY in 2010.
CrayzeeCarl
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Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.Scuba Steve said:
FrostuTheNinja
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CrayzeeCarl said:
Bottom screen is a VMU.
weekend_warrior
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CrayzeeCarl said:
Theres is absolutely nothing appealing about that design, what-so-ever. The ugliest thing I have ever seen.
overthehill99
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Problem is, it's not.FrostuTheNinja said:
Jaded Alyx
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What and what.weekend_warrior said:
6 buttons.CrayzeeCarl said:
viciouskillersquirrel
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You only need a single analog when you have a touch input available and it has the same number of buttons as the PSP (which is about right for a portable system).CrayzeeCarl said:
The screens being different sizes is due to button placement, unfortunately. If both screens were wide, the unit would have to be that much wider to accommodate the buttons.
Dead Prince
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pure gaming system.
Better Battery Life
Better Battery Life
Rapping Granny
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2 Analogue sticks
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2 Analogue sticks
overthehill99
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Is this the excuse people are using?viciouskillersquirrel said:
RuneFactoryFanboy
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I agree with this. It's why I never play my DS in public, it screams kids toy when opened.Nonoriri said:
I gotta stay hip man.
H_Prestige
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viciouskillersquirrel said:
You would rather use a touch screen for camera rotation in third person games?
overthehill99
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And then you can't use any of the face buttons....Atomski said:
FrostuTheNinja
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alr1ghtstart said:
If the initial ads for the PSP2 don't contain a stadium full of people chanting this...
I... I just don't know what I'll do with myself.
DevilWillcry
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That sounds convoluted as hell.Atomski said:
QuiteWhittle
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It's not an excuse.Blu_LED said:
viciouskillersquirrel
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Analog sticks are a substandard input method and always have been, given that they use the first derivative of your movements rather than translating your movements directly. This means that you will never get the sort of precision, fast movements or gentle learning curve of something like a mouse, trackball or a touchpad.Blu_LED said:
If you're used to them and don't mind being a mired-in-the-past reactionary, go ahead, enjoy your second analog stick. I'm not going to stop you. I will however, call you out if you suggest that 3D games are unplayable without one.
If you can manage to use the face buttons and the right stick on a Dualshock at the same time, I applaud you. The rest of us, however, are not koalasBlu_LED said:
Gamer @ Heart
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Blu_LED said:
You cant use the face buttons at the same time with dual analogue too
overthehill99
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I'm not saying that 3D games are in any way unplayable with only one analog stick. I am someone who has put over 60 hours into Peace Walker. Trust me, I know it's possible. But to sit here and say that a second analog stick isn't need because the touch screen can replace it is just silly.viciouskillersquirrel said:
CrayzeeCarl said:
You don't need a second stick when you have a touch screen, there are more than 4 buttons (the D-Pad and shoulder buttons still exist), and you can have a lot more if you use the touch screen.
And the difference in size is not that big a deal considering one will be use for supplemental info/interface, with the main big one delivering most of the game.
overthehill99
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There's a big difference from lifting your thumb off a stick to push buttons, and lifting your stylus off the screen, and then somehow trying to reposition your hand on the system to push the buttons.Gamer @ Heart said:
Blu_LED said:
You never play Metroid on the DS? Other functions are on the touch screen as well. You didn't need the face buttons.
The problem is its a handheld. You need to be able to throw it in your pocket without feeling like you are going to destroy some sticks sticking out of the device. Only way I can see them having sticks instead of nubs is if they do go with a clamshell design to keep them secured.
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You don't use face buttons for some games you just quickly touch stuff on the screen.
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