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Kotaku says along with other new details on PSP2 from earlier this week, that the successor to the PSP will go UMD-less like the PSPgo. Games are said to be stored on the Memory Stick according to one source, though Sony has not finalised this.
The PSP2 will also boast 1GB of RAM, which is twice as much as the Xbox 360, which only has 512MB of RAM. Other system specifications have not been confirmed, but it can be assumed that with Sony's traditions of creating platforms with raw power, you can expect the PSP2 to be reasonably close in line with the Xbox 360. And come with an extremely steep launch price.
To compare, the Nintendo 3DS is said to have 64MB RAM, and processors clocking in at 729 MHz. The Xbox 360 has 512MB RAM, and a 3.2 GHz CPU.
So with the 3DS looking to have Wii-level graphics, it does seem possible Sony will take the power route and dive into a world of portable HD gaming. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the PSP2 has the horsepower of an Xbox 360. Note that it appears that the PSP2 will not be the same as the Sony Ericsson PSPhone that was posted by Engadget.
My largest concern would be that Sony's again opting to go with the digital download only service. The PSPgo failed at this, but I'd actually blame the lack of advertising, the fact it was released towards the end of a portable's life cycle, and that most games aren't even available on the PlayStation Store for download.
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The PSP2 will also boast 1GB of RAM, which is twice as much as the Xbox 360, which only has 512MB of RAM. Other system specifications have not been confirmed, but it can be assumed that with Sony's traditions of creating platforms with raw power, you can expect the PSP2 to be reasonably close in line with the Xbox 360. And come with an extremely steep launch price.
To compare, the Nintendo 3DS is said to have 64MB RAM, and processors clocking in at 729 MHz. The Xbox 360 has 512MB RAM, and a 3.2 GHz CPU.
So with the 3DS looking to have Wii-level graphics, it does seem possible Sony will take the power route and dive into a world of portable HD gaming. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the PSP2 has the horsepower of an Xbox 360. Note that it appears that the PSP2 will not be the same as the Sony Ericsson PSPhone that was posted by Engadget.
My largest concern would be that Sony's again opting to go with the digital download only service. The PSPgo failed at this, but I'd actually blame the lack of advertising, the fact it was released towards the end of a portable's life cycle, and that most games aren't even available on the PlayStation Store for download.
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