Analyst: "True Successor" To The PSP Unveiled In 2010
See Full ImageIf you pay attention to gaming news (other than what we typically report on here at PSXE), you know about Nintendo's announcement of the 3DS early yesterday.
Yep, a 3D model of the insanely popular Nintendo DS handheld. But while that may have been surprising, one analyst believes it's only the first of three possible new hardware announcements that will drop this year. According to MCVUK, Lazard Capital's Colin Sebastian has predicted that Sony will announce "a true successor to the PSP" in 2010, an that's in addition to a follow-up to the Wii, which has been declining in popularity over the past few years. Said Sebastian in a new investor's report:
"While 3D games remain on the drawing board and not yet on store shelves, the emergence of new 3D game platforms could breathe more life into the hardware market. Along with the launch later this year of new motion sensing controllers for the PS3 and Xbox, there are several multiple growth drivers for the industry over the coming one-to-two years with new physical products.
We expect Sony to announce a new PSP handheld device this spring, and Nintendo is likely to announce an updated console in the coming year, which could also help to reinvigorate the market."
At this point, even Nintendo has acknowledged their backward slide with the Wii, so a new console wouldn't be surprising, especially in the wake of the more advanced motion sensing technologies coming out for the PS3 and Xbox 360. We have heard in the past that Sony may attempt a relaunch of the PSP Go but that's not what Sebastian has referred to, here; he's talking about the PSP2. That has been yet another big rumor... Guess it's another wait and see situation.
3/23/2010 9:29:33 PM Ben Dutka
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Roach721
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 10:08:07 PM
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SaintX
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:13:37 PM
And an OLED screen would definitely be appealing since now HD is pretty much being standard now.
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godsman
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:48:04 PM
As for tilting, it's pretty dumb in my opinion. Unlike home consoles, the handheld screens are ON the controller. When you tilt or shake, you won't be able to see the image. It doesn't work well or make sense to do so. It works for ipod, but those games are dumbed down for casual gamers.
There are plenty of functionalities that are available in handhelds, like the cameras in DSi, that were never used in any games.
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shadowpal2
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 12:11:49 AM
He's probably yelling in his office right about now: "GOD DAMN MOTHER FUCKING PRESS LEAKS!!!" Lmao!
No I kind of do feel sorry for him last year since most of the secrets were out - such as PS3 slim (it definitely was going to be announced then...just w/ all the press leaks - they wanted to still make it a surprise by delaying the announcement till TGS), PSP go, and the Last Guardian.
Although the gaming community is hungry to know what's up and coming - I want to see Jack wow people, that guy always brings a smile to my face.
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buckoboy1
Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 5:06:22 AM
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wakkaoaka
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 9:57:26 PM
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Hopefully they will have psp2 playable @ e3
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watchit
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 10:13:40 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 10:17:09 PM
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Alienange
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:39:29 AM
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NeoHumpty
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 8:29:15 AM
I am also predicting a return of the Power Glove. And yes. Yes, I'll buy one. The original was almost useless as a controller, but I wore it all the time to pretend I was Robocop. I think if they make a new one it will work much better than the Wii controller.
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 10:30:25 PM
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And yes, hopefully this time they don't release 200 versions of the handheld (leave that to Nintendo...)
PS: They expect Nintendo to announce a new console?
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sirbob6
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:39:04 PM
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The X Factor 9
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 10:42:46 PM
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Next, let's get some sales on PSN games. I know that every once and while they have a sale, but let's put the exclusive games on sale. I'm not paying $39.99 for a download copy of Resistance Retribution or Little Big Planet. Why not encourage weekly sales to boost your business?
My favorite feature on the PSP Go is the comic book store. I simply love it! Let's continue to beef up the selection shall we?
Perhaps they could add an application to stream Pandora Radio...How about a Facebook app?
Last E3 Sony execs got on stage and touted the fact that franchises such as Resident Evil would get their own PSP games. This year you have the much anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker...What's Sony going to do now? Pull a 180 and just stop? This is ridiculous.
And if Sony is going to make a PSP2. Here are MUST have features.
1. At least 32 GB of HDD or Flash Memory
2. Bluetooth
3. 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
4. A Mini Cell Processor
5. An HD compatable OLED screen
6. PSP Backwards compatibility
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Victor321
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:31:14 PM
Other than that, what The X Factor 9 said above, I'm in total agreement with him ^.^
You got good suggestions man!
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Jian2069
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 6:43:47 PM
that would cost so much more than the PS3.
and HD in something thats going to be like 4 inches wide? there is no purpose at all.
But I agree with the bluetooth, and it needs to work flawlessly with the PS3 via bluetooth.
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SnipeySnake
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:30:21 PM
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Robochic
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 12:34:53 AM
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Alienange
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:42:44 AM
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cLoudou
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:13:43 AM
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Highlander
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:04:01 AM
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I think 3D is irrelevant in the hand held space. Nintendo is really grasping at straws with this.
The worst thing is it will probably sell a crap-ton of units almost all of which will end up languishing in junk drawers just like Sega Game Gears did.
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___________
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:54:13 AM
come on how freaking cool would that be?
for once i would not be cursing when someone gets the bullet ;)
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Alienange
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:43:36 AM
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JackC8
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 8:11:58 AM
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___________
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:56:22 AM
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2010 is already the best year to be a gamer, and we have not even started yet.
stuff the games that are coming out, but even just the tech sliding into our doors!
o, not to mention im going overseas at the end of the year, for the first time ever!
great games, 3D updates, 3D TVs, new PSP.
what more could we ask for?
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JackC8
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 8:07:24 AM
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Not sure about a new Wii, the people who buy those just don't care about a newer, better model. Do they? I mean, it's like a $10 toaster. As long as it works, nobody cares about the new $15 model. Anything more expensive would kill its entire appeal, which is dwindling even at its present price.
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NeoHumpty
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 8:36:15 AM
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Hezzron
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 10:56:26 AM
Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Walmart and Wii.....massive brand names. The mass media would be all over a new Wii announcement. Even if only half of the original Wii owners went out and bought a new updated version, it'd still be a huge success story.
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:00:31 PM
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Grrrr, said it before and I'll say it again.
So many games, so little money.
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DeathOfChaos
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 5:51:00 PM
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SaintX
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 9:50:13 PM
Huge Storage space, Yes! Touch Screen, Hell Yes!, Awesome Graphics, Hell Yes!