NGP (PSP2) announced!

[TheDestroyer]

Kotaku has better live coverage they shows new video already.

This thing is just mind blowing.

 

[rockstar99]

Anyone else think the device itself is absolutely hideous?

Nope pure sexy like the normal psp 1k,2k and 3k

 

[Twiffles]

I'll sit in the completely unpopular camp of being more "excited" for this, than the 3DS.

 

[nryn99]

a front and back touchpad, dual analog sticks, gyro sensor, 3g and Wi-Fi, GPS, 5-inch OLED, with 960 x 544 resolution, motion-sensors, front and back cameras. oh and cool interface(i think) is called LiveArea.

 

[donelwero]

I'm too old for this, unless we get good games this time, not ports of other consoles like the psp I wont buy this.

How much will it be? 400?

 

[Joe88]

that looks really nice. 3G and GPS wow!
what does NGP mean though?

NeoGeoPocket??

man I love my NGPC(Neo Geo Pocket Color)

on topic so is that the real design? If it is you can never go wrong with something based on the original psp design its a sleek candy bar, mmmm.

its still in the prototype phase, the design could very well change depending on public opinion

remember the PSP prototype?
http://www.pspquest.com/wp-content/uploads...mproved-psp.jpg

or the ps3 prototype controller

 

[Nathan Drake]

I wonder about the price. I really wonder.

They say it's supposed to be on par with the PS3. It comes with a long list of features that drive the price of a phone up by a couple hundred dollars most times. Basically, it boasts the power of a $350 console and comes with features of a $250 phone along with other features that are sure to tack on about an extra $100.

If it costs below around the $600 mark for a single unit, I will honestly be surprised.

 

[Guzzie]

Anyone else think the device itself is absolutely hideous?

Nope pure sexy like the normal psp 1k,2k and 3k

I quite like the original PSP but the bezel is way oversized (especially the bottom) on this and the buttons look out of proportion. Looks like a chinese psp knockoff tbh.

 

[Terenigma]

Ok i was all hyped for the 3DS and nothing else all year.... untill i saw this news. Damn that thing looks nice. im watching the live event news right now to learn more!

 

[CarbonX13]

I'll sit in the completely unpopular camp of being more "excited" for this, than the 3DS.

I'm excited for both, but to be honest, I'm not sure which one I'll end up picking up. Glasses-free 3D on a Nintendo platform, or an absolute powerhouse in the form of NGP. Hard to decide, but the price and battery life should tip me towards one or another. I'm digging the games line-up for the 3DS more though.

Prediction: Judging from the features, it'll probably have to land in the $400 area for it to really sell. But I'm thinking it might even hit $500-600.

 

[TM2-Megatron]

It looks decent; and I like the return to cartridges rather than relying on the ridiculous UMD format or terrible and stifling digital distribution models.

Gotta say, I have no interest in 3G on a portable gaming system, though. A monthly cell phone bill is expensive enough.

 

[TheDestroyer]

This is LiveArea UI:

 

[nryn99]

it can track where you are. creepy.

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[SylvWolf]

Wow. I was pretty meh on the PSP2, but damn, this is impressive.

The problem now is that both the 3DS and this both seem great. I guess I'll end up waiting to see what the game lineups look like before deciding which to get first (will probably have both at some point).

 

[dinofan01]

Im not seeing graphics right now, Im just seeing the price skyrocketing! The features do sound impressive so itll depend on the price if i want a psp2 after a 3ds.

 

[DigitalDeviant]

This topic is getting huge, admin should bump it to the front of gbatemp.

 

[Deleted member 67270]

I'll still be getting the 3DS regardless, but I might just get this in the coming future if it has a lot of quality games. They should definitely make an L2 and R2 button somewhere though.

 

[antwill]

So it's what the PSP should have been in the first place. But I don't care much for the features list, because as always it will be the third party software and emulation that makes the system. I will get one if DaedalusX64 gets ported to it and works.

Heh keep dreaming. That's quite an expensive N64 you want...

 

[DigitalDeviant]

It looks decent; and I like the return to cartridges rather than relying on the ridiculous UMD format or terrible and stifling digital distribution models.

Gotta say, I have no interest in 3G on a portable gaming system, though. A monthly cell phone bill is expensive enough.

Does this mean sony will be using cartridge based format?

 

[Recorderdude]

well, it's announced now, isn't it?

If it's cheap enough, and if GeoHot stays true to his announced "hacking plans" from Attack Of The Show, I might just buy one of these mofos in a few years. Hell, I've had 2 sony consoles already (PS1 and PS2, each bought at least 7 years after their release) so why not a PortableS3?

Also, I guess I wasn't the only one who immediately thought of the neogeo pocket when I saw the title.