Source: PSP2 Boasts Bigger OLED Screen, 3G Data
Specs are never 100% concrete until they're confirmed, but it's always fun to hear about possible power.
The PSP2 is a hot topic recently, especially after various sources cited juicy "insider information." Could the PSP2 actually be as powerful as the PS3? And what about the other potentially revolutionary portable features? Well, while the latest report says everything will be official within the next few days - supposed unveiling on January 27 - we've got more details thanks to Nikkei and Engadget: evidently, the PSP2 will boast a sweet OLED touchscreen and 3G data from NTT DoCoMo. We can expect "multiplayer action and even full video and game downloads over the Japanese cellular network." Last but certainly not least, the source claims the new screen will be larger and "powered by some potent new silicon." But no, it won't make phone calls, so that's why you get the PlayStation Phone, which might be on store shelves by April. At the end of the year, you could have two of the hottest new mobile devices and both are from Sony.
But we really need all the specs and relevant info...and that includes price. The PSP2 is starting to sound like a pricey little unit.
Tags: psp, psp2, playstation portable, psp2 specs
1/23/2011 8:50:49 PM Ben Dutka
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Bonampak
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:48:41 AM
I hope they consider that before they turn the PSP2 into an expensive gadget that is barely 'portable'.
Let's make this one work Sony. Not another PSP Go!, k?
ZettaiSeigi
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 9:51:27 PM
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AcHiLLiA
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:54:16 PM
Veitsknight
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 11:19:09 PM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:12:59 AM
OLED is expensive in larger sizes but in the size of screen that is used in a handheld, they are not cost prohibitive. Besides which they sip power and are brighter than conventional LEDs which is a huge benefit for a handheld with limited battery capacity and a power hungry processor.
Samsung AMOLED (active matrix Organic LED) screens, like the ones that are used in many smartphones, are in this size range and not hugely expensive. The Active Matrix screens are very crisp and have good response times.
frylock25
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:41:11 AM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 3:07:42 AM
daus26
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 4:06:35 AM
Whatever the case, it's the best possible screen a portable device can have right now so I'm excited.
spiderboi
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:21:33 PM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:25:11 PM
Taking all of that into account you can see why mobile device makers really like OLED screens.
AcHiLLiA
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:04:57 PM
Bugzbunny109
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:04:11 PM
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Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:07:50 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:20:48 PM
Scarecrow
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:31:26 PM
PorkChopGamer
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 9:33:57 AM
kevinater321
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:20:09 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 10:22:24 PM
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Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:07:02 AM
Qubex
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:56:43 AM
Even I will probably purchase an iPad 2 before I get the PSP2. Web browsing is important to me and the iPad 2 fulfills alot of the multimedia stuff I want to do without karting a laptop around with me, burning my thighs when I rest it on my legs...
If PSP2 has similar capabilities to an iPod, includes a really good browser etc, then it may be worth while, but first comes the iPad 2, then the PSP2 at a later date...
* I may change my mind depending on the PSP2 specifications, but I feel strongly as it is... we'll see on the 27th of January.
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:05:33 AM
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Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:17:12 AM
Qubex
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:59:03 AM
Who knows, but I can tell you the Homebrew hacking scene will try its luck out as soon as it is released... you can bet your bottom dollar on that.
My hunch is Sony has learnt from its mistakes with the PS3 and are using a far more robust set of security measures and countermeasures in the PSP2 than ever before... we'll shall see...
Geohot has already threatened to crack it as soon as it is released.
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
Simcoe
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 9:59:17 AM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:16:22 PM
I agree with you, they must surely have learned a lesson or two with PSP and PS3.
Personally, I think that they might try to go with a security structure similar to the PS3, but with the gaps filled and flaws fixed. I'm thinking something like making the CPU to be able to run a core security subsystem that can't be tampered with from the outside.
Use a hardware key that can't be seen from the outside and use an encrypted executable format for certain security related code. Have a separate system of keys and encryption for the games and media. The media keys have to be properly secure, and Sony needs to be able to revoke a key in the event that it is compromised.
The system needs to be tamper evident, not tamper proof. I don't think that you can ever design a computer that is tamper proof, I'm certain you'd agree with that. I think that Sony needs to design a system with a security subsystem deep inside the CPU that can detect tampering with system software and hardware - such as has been attempted on the PS3. Then any time system software of unauthorized software is used, or someone attempts to tamper with the security system, the security can silently raise an alarm indicating that the system has been tampered with. That won't stop hackers and pirates but it makes it possible to immediately identify and block/restrict/whatever a system that's compromised as soon as it touches PSN.
I just don't think that you can permanently prevent people from hacking any system. You can get close, but in the end something will happen. So you have to protect in layers and have a tamper evident security system that acts like a failsafe in the event that the system does get hacked.
Qubex
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 11:24:44 PM
Surely a lawsuit would ensue!
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
Highlander
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 12:33:15 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:18:27 AM
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People that complain about the pricing can just wait till it drops. I don't want Sony to reduce the specs in order to appease the cheap.
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:30:24 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:15:29 AM
I hate it when friends tell me one of the reasons they like their Wiis is due to its pricing. Screw that, I'll take Coke over Sam's Club cola any day.
frylock25
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:43:06 AM
Simcoe
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 10:02:13 AM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:39:59 PM
The major component costs in this will be the processor/GPU combination, the brand new motherboard, the screen (and if it's not a touch screen, the trackpad on the back) and whatever chunk of Flash they put inside it. Many of the components for the control sticks and buttons are already there in the PSP. So Sony will be able to re-use some of that, and the PSP-Go already used the sliding screen mechanism to reveal the controls, so the mechanics of that are already sorted out too.
It could cost $250 and still not make a significant loss - depending on how exotic the CPU/GPU is. If they use an advanced, off the shelf design it will be far cheaper than a completely custom piece of silicon. All the rumors were pointing to a quad core system, but the Tegra2 from nVidia has also been mentioned. That's only dual core, so it might be Tegra3 which will be 4 cores this year (and might have been available in production samples in Q4 2010).
Here's a link to an article about the Tegra3. It lines up well with what we've been told about the PSp2 so far.
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/quad-core-nvidia-tegra-3-expected-to-debut-at-mwc-next-month-20110121/
I guess we'll know in a few days time.
godsman
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:57:02 AM
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If Sony can somehow make the PSP2 a 5 inch screen, but maintain a lower battery consumption and reasonable price, I AM SOLD!
LimitedVertigo
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:16:38 AM
kevinater321
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 9:03:02 AM
___________
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 1:14:28 AM
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hell, why not shoot for laser while your at it!?
sorry, if im a little skeptical but how much are they going to be charging for this?
id say scrap the touch screen its unnecessary and really drains battery life.
i want all this to be true, if not more than anyone else but come on at this rate its going to be more expensive then a dam ps3!
id be happy with something along the lines of the iphone 4, some of the games running off there look freaking beautiful!
anything more than that is overkill.
you want it to look pretty, but than you dont want to overshoot the hoop because, well, whos going to pay 600+ bucks for a freaking handheld?
Lawless SXE
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:44:30 AM
___________
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 7:31:32 AM
unless it can cook my dinner, clean my car, do the washing, do the dishes, do my tafe work, and tell me the lottery numbers.
1 its a handheld.
2 were not exactly in a economy where everyones wallet is bursting!
Simcoe
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 10:05:56 AM
Lawless SXE
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 11:56:19 AM
Peace.
___________
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 7:10:19 AM
the Iphone does EVERYTHING!
the PSP2 wont.
IMO the iphone is waaaaaaaaay overpriced, by far the best phone i have ever owned but still way overpriced!
sony dont have the drowns apple have though.
steve could say go jump off the empire state building, and the next night you would see a news bulletin of 4M people doing so.
sony could say the same thing, and maybe 10 would do it.
cant understand it, but theres so many people who follow apple like a freaking religion!
Lawless SXE
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:48:05 AM
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Three days until the expected reveal... Can't wait.
Peace.
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 3:10:59 AM
Lawless SXE
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 4:46:24 AM
Simcoe
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 10:13:27 AM
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 12:47:34 PM
Yes, that's true, in the other hand many telcos have already got standing contracts with each other around the world to cover data roaming. Also the sheer cost of providing 3G infrastructure means that at the end of the day, there really are not that many individual mobile network operators. Think in terms of subsidiaries of partner organizations. It can be done. Kindle doesn't even require a subscription to any kind of plan, but then Kindle doesn't stream video or download gigs worth of games, video and music either. But Kindle works on 3G wherever you go.
That's why I was thinking in terms of Sony arranging such contracts. It would make mobile PSN a service that was network independent (well as network independent as need be for coverage). Consumers will be very put off if there is a vendor lock in with a cell contract. I don't think you'll see two year contracts either since PSP2 is a handheld gaming unit, kids will own them too, and they can't sign a cell contract. Monthly subscription with Sony for a Mobile PSN would make more sense - with the option to take a fixed term contract, pay ahead or pay as you go. I don't know though, it could be a headache, but it might be a lot smaller of a headache for Sony if consumers don't have a dis-incentive to buy the PSP2. Cell contracts would represent a dis-incentive to me.
Simcoe
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:29:26 PM
I totally agree that some sort of plan needs to be worked out so that kids can use a 3G service without having to sign some sort of post-paid cell contract. Also, playing online over 3G is one thing, but downloading video and gigs worth of games should be down with local wifi access (or via PS3).
Highlander
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:00:10 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 5:05:56 PM
AnonWTF
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 8:55:20 AM
Of course, this is my opinion that it is junk.
Enough substances for you LimitedVertigo?
Simcoe
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 9:31:29 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 3:27:11 PM
Still no substance. Your argument is idiotic. The 3DS isn't a phone but you only blast the PSP2 for not being a phone even though there is/will be a PSPphone. I don't see a DS/3DS phone.
Also if your only reason for disliking a gaming device is its inability to make phone calls than you're a very ignorant person.
Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 1/25/2011 3:27:33 PM
AnonWTF
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 9:30:58 PM
I'm sorry if I hurt your poor feelings little girl because I don't like the current state of them dividing the stuff in half. Making one with higher specs for games and no phone capability. Then one with phone capability and weaker specs. Instead of combining the two.
Highlander
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 10:00:20 PM
Wow, well, I'm glad that's out of the way. You won, I mean, how could anyone else prove that they are more childish than you? So, you win. You *are* the most childish.
Well done you.
Oh, BTW, the simple thing here is that you failed to discuss or support your assertions and instead hurled insults. Which is why you do in fact lose the 'argument', despite winning the race to be the most childish.
AnonWTF
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 2:00:27 PM
PS
If I did start insulting you or him first. Then I would own up to it, but this isn't the case.
AbsoluteZer0
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 8:44:00 PM
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AbsoluteZer0
Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 8:47:03 PM
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 8:11:08 AM
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