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[Dennis]

 

[Graphics Horse]

The PSP already has Remote Play. The bottleneck is the PS3, not the PSP.



I have to say, this has me second guessing whether I should keep buying stuff on UMD

It's awkward because I don't think they've said anything about the entire online library being available yet. The resolution they went with suggests they built in with BC in mind though.

 

[Router]

Why they call it NGP and not PSP2 right off the bat?

Can you blame them for not wanting to associate it with the PSP?

 

[Jea Song]

Wait...am I the only one who prefers stylus touch screens over finger touch screens?
I hate using my fingers, it always feels so imprecise and seems like my hand covers half the screen, while I can comfortably use a stylus at an angle.

Get with the times bud. Sylus gamming is so 2006.


oh wait.....3ds..nvm.

 

[Erebus]

Multiple versions of the NGP will launch from late 2011, each with Wi-Fi capability. Only one, however, will also feature 3G.

"The first thing to clarify, which I'm not sure the presentation did a perfect job of doing today, is that all of the devices will have Wi-Fi capability; a separate SKU will have 3G," House said.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-sony-outlines-ngp-asynchronous-gaming

It seems they'll release multiple SKUs. Sorry if this is old.

 

[Zoe]

Why not? Kaz did mention Cross Platform as one of their talking points. Kojima mentioned this vision in his speech and although that be specific to a single player game, I can see COD NGP and COD PS3 in the same multi player session. This is a value add.

Too bad Valve isn't listed under developer support.

 

[Sydle]

Little Deviants isn't unique?

The Uncharted demo I think very clearly showed a new type of experience vs how you play Uncharted at home. I had the same problem as you with PSP, but I'm genuinely excited to play that game.

I suppose LD is unique, however cumbersome. That didn't look comfortable at all. I thought the Uncharted demo was the worst offender of tacked on motion controls - it reeks of early day six-axis BS.

Don't want to rain on the parade any more, will just exit for now.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Some people say that the 3d in the 3ds is much more exciting than the oled hd display on the NGP. But how exactly does it provide for better gameplay? How much more than a super crist screen does? Does it not emerge you just as much as a 3D effect would?

The 3D effect is as gimmicky as the motion effect on this new PSP. I wouldn't use that as a crutch. I'm getting a 3DS but for the games, not the 3D.

I suppose LD is unique, however cumbersome. That didn't look comfortable at all. I thought the Uncharted demo was the worst offender of tacked on motion controls - it reeks of early day six-axis BS.

Don't want to rain on the parade any more, will just exit for now.

You need to remember that it was just announced. You are raining on the parade unnecessarily. It's ok to have the opinion but this is way to soon to start scrutinizing this thing.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Oh, thought that was confirmed the other way round? What about GPS?

 

[JudgeN]

Can't wait to hear/see more of the OS, will be get more features then the PS3? You know universal custom soundtracks? Cross game chat? In game web browser? Lets hear about those features Sony.

 

[Tiduz]

day one.
no matter the price.

 

[ultron87]

For some reason I find the fact that Sony is going to back to what is essentially a cartridge based format absolutely hilarious.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

16gb internal and SD cards.

Oh.

Well.

Fuck yeargh. I'm in 100% day one.

For some reason I find the fact that Sony is going to back to what is essentially a cartridge based format absolutely hilarious.

Cartridges, flash cards, whatever, that kinda stuff will ALWAYS be better for handhelds until people can come to terms with a fully-DD dedicated gaming machine. UMD was a huge mistake.

 

[rager]

The only problem I have with this thing is the size. It is huge! And now there are sensitive things all around it. Touch screen, sensors on the back, an no protection. I am sure they will sell those horrible huge hard cases like they did the with the psp, but I see alot of potential problems with a design like this will all of that tech.

But I still want it

 

[Doogdogg]

Hot....... but what the fuck is supplying the power to run this beauty????? :O

 

[LiquidMetal14]

The only problem I have with this thing is the size. It is huge! And now there are sensitive things all around it. Touch screen, sensors on the back, an no protection. I am sure they will sell those horrible huge hard cases like they did the with the psp, but I see alot of potential problems with a design like this will all of that tech.

But I still want it

It''s not that much bigger than a PSP. And it looks thinner, I could be wrong on that.

 

[gofreak]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-sony-outlines-ngp-asynchronous-gaming

It seems they'll release multiple SKUs. Sorry if this is old.

Ah, so that contradicts what Eurogamer (I think?) had heard. That should put some minds at ease about paying a premium for 3g though if they can't avail of it.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Wait...am I the only one who prefers stylus touch screens over finger touch screens?
I hate using my fingers, it always feels so imprecise and seems like my hand covers half the screen, while I can comfortably use a stylus at an angle.

It isn't about stylus versus fingers so much as it is about dated tech versus "I don't even have to think about it, the touch screen basically reads my mind omg I'm typing on a screen almost as fast as I do on a keyboard WTF is happening"

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Ah time to see what happened at the event

*logs on to Neogaf at school*

MOTHER OF GOD FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

 

[plainr_]

So what exactly was the purpose of the PSPGo then?

A reason to put PSP games on the PSN Store.

 

[03sho]

Wait... Did they say if the 3G+Wifi is the only option or is there a wifi only model?

 

[Jea Song]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-sony-outlines-ngp-asynchronous-gaming

It seems they'll release multiple SKUs. Sorry if this is old.

eh, i could go without the 3G. Whats the point if it's not fast enough for online gamming. Also, if there's not a skype app or something, i truly dont see the point. Your better off just tethering off your iphone or mifi for that matter.

 

[Dandare4444]

I want one just for HSG, looks soooo good

 

[dark10x]

For some reason I find the fact that Sony is going to back to what is essentially a cartridge based format absolutely hilarious.

Why's that?

For portable play, carts are where it's at. The only reason they went UMD for PSP was simply because, at the time, it was unreasonable to produce carts with 1.5gb of storage space.

Times have chanced and it has become quite possible.

 

[kinggroin]

I think we are potentially seeing a portable platform battle equivalent of the Snes vs genesis

 

[Graphics Horse]

For some reason I find the fact that Sony is going to back to what is essentially a cartridge based format absolutely hilarious.

UMDs were the joke, this is the punchline.

 

[03sho]

Wait... Did they say if the 3G+Wifi is the only option or is there a wifi only model?

Just found this

Multiple versions of the NGP will launch from late 2011, each with Wi-Fi capability. Only one, however, will also feature 3G.
"The first thing to clarify, which I'm not sure the presentation did a perfect job of doing today, is that all of the devices will have Wi-Fi capability; a separate SKU will have 3G," House said.

 

[gofreak]

I suppose LD is unique, however cumbersome.

Don't think it looked cumbersome. Especially with it apparently being lighter than the original PSP, and having back grips. Should be pretty comfortable to play the way he was.

Re. Uncharted, I actually liked most of what I saw, but horses for courses I guess.

 

[xtop]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-sony-outlines-ngp-asynchronous-gaming

It seems they'll release multiple SKUs. Sorry if this is old.

thank you for posting that. i was worried about a required 3g subscription

 

[Gritesh]

Day one purchase here, no matter the price.

This thing looks SEXY!

 

[hteng]

yesssssss psp backwards compatible, now i can buy this and play SRWZ2!!

but.. wait... whats the forecast on release date for this?!

 

[Kuran]

I think we are potentially seeing a portable platform battle equivalent of the Snes vs genesis

More like Genesis vs NES, to be brutally honest.

 

[2San]

Looks awesome to me. Me is cautiously hyped.

 

[LiK]

yesssssss psp backwards compatible, now i can buy this and play SRWZ2!!

but.. wait... whats the forecast on release date for this?!

Holiday 2011

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Why's that?

For portable play, carts are where it's at. The only reason they went UMD for PSP was simply because, at the time, it was unreasonable to produce carts with 1.5gb of storage space.

Times have chanced and it has become quite possible.

And cheaper than people think. I think everything I've seen and read except a few little things, have my expectation set to high. They delivered big time.

All I want to do is pre-order this and see what the difference in price will be for getting 3G. Is there some benefit outside of the online anywhere to 3G? Don't get me wrong, it's awesome but if I can save some money by getting just wifi then I'm all in.

 

[Castor Krieg]

I think having PSP titles is a great idea. Many, many titles will get really cheap till the end of the year. Just now I'm looking forward to play P3P, DJMP3, and Type-0 on NGP. Should go nicely with post-launch lack of releases.

 

[Pachimari]

If it had PlayStation Home, then I would be all over this device.
I like the touchpad though!

 

[vall03]

yesssssss psp backwards compatible, now i can buy this and play SRWZ2!!

but.. wait... whats the forecast on release date for this?!

I think I missed this but what are the details on backwards compatibility?

 

[Erebus]

Can you blame them for not wanting to associate it with the PSP?

While I don't blame them, it's really dumb that they're hiding behind the NGP codename. Why make it almost identical to the original PSP aesthetically, if they didn't want to associate it with that?

 

[hteng]

Holiday 2011

end of the year?! damn thats a long wait

 

[Jea Song]

UMDs were the joke, this is the punchline.

And good riddance of them too. Bastards shooting out of my psp, making loud sounds when loading, and felt odd at times that there is a spinning disc inside, with a laser. I hated umd.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

While I don't blame them, it's really dumb that they're hiding behind the NGP codename. Why make it almost identical to the original PSP aesthetically, if they didn't want to associate it with that?

This is the splashy unveil. E3 will be the spot, no doubt. I do think they should find something other than Playstation Portable for this though.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Let me play my own PS2 games on it and I'll find a way to purchase it.

 

[Kintaro]

Sold! A thousand times sold! All hail Nintendo and Sony! Our handheld gaming lords!

I await the "PSP2 is last gen" articles.

 

[MDSLKTR]

wipeout? day fucking one.

 

[POWERSPHERE]

Rear touch screen has me intrigued and kind of giggling.

 

[2San]

I think having PSP titles is a great idea. Many, many titles will get really cheap till the end of the year. Just now I'm looking forward to play P3P, DJMP3, and Type-0 on NGP. Should go nicely with post-launch lack of releases.

Is Type-0 getting a PSN release? Might make this a day 1 for me if Type-0 is released here before the psp2. Considering that I don't have a PSP.

 

[Kuran]

Is Type-0 getting a PSN release? Might make this a day 1 for me if Type-0 is released here before the psp2.

Probably, wasn't KH not released on PSN because of the Disney situation?

 

[Jea Song]

Looks awesome to me. Me is cautiously hyped.

LOL, I just had a vision of a " cautiously hyped" JPEG. Too bad i'm no artist.

 

[Yoshichan]

Some "friend" of mine just said that the PSP2 will fail because "it pretty much is impossible to market it properly because it does so much".

Oh, fanboys in denial.