Sony PSP 2 Demonstrated to Select Publishers, Touch Controls Present


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To the disenchantment of many, Sony did not unveil the oft talked about PSP 2 at Gamescom this week. Though the general public was not privy to a new handheld from the manufacturer, it would seem as though several unnamed publishers were afforded the opportunity to check the new system.

Reports indicate that three separate publishers were given access to the yet unfinished handheld. These publishers all say that it is very similar to the standard PSP model, closest to the PSP-3000. Features include an incredibly detailed screen and comfortable feel, but what is perhaps most surprising is the control mechanism. A "touch-sensitive area" has been placed behind the unit, on the other side of where the screen lies. The reports do not indicate how the screen is to be used, or how it will affect the ergonomics, but publishers were shown the console while "several" first-party games were running.

Sony has also decided on how to work a feasible business model for the PSP 2. The console, as it currently stands, is more than likely to feature a Flash Media-based layout, rather than disc-based one. The decision was reportedly due to developer feedback.

One source believes that the new system will be ready to launch by the end of 2011, but another source claimed that it might be at least 2 years before consumers get their hands on the system.

Sony has since answered queries about the new device with a standard response; they do not "comment on rumor and speculation."

Source: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sony-psp-2-demonstrated-to-select-publishers-touch-controls-present-says-report/

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Saw this on Engadget earlier. Sounds good I suppose, but please to God don't let them do the same with that they did with download only...

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