PSP GO Megathread - PSPGo is no more...

[BlueCali]

Whether it's labelled the PSP 4000 or the PSP 2, there's been a lot of rumour recently about an imminent successor to Sony's handheld console. There's also been a lot of talk about how Sony might react to the competition on offer from the phenomenal success of Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.

Unsurprisingly the console manufacturer has been comparatively mute in both cases, denying the existence of a PSP sequel and any threat from Apple. However, having spoken to an insider source – who's not Dave Perry, but is a developer working on the new hardware – we can reveal that the new handheld will arrive before Christmas and will be far more similar to the iPhone than the current device.

Like Apple's newcomer, the PSP 2 will be a compact device with a large touchscreen. However, where Sony's machine has the edge is when the touchscreen is slid open as it reveals familiar buttons, D-pads and – praise the Lord of Handhelds – dual analogue controls.

This new format should allow for both existing hardcore console titles as well as simpler touchscreen games along the lines of those currently available in the App Store. And like the App Store, (and in the absence of UMD), the games will all be available for digital download via the PlayStation Store.

Although this hasn't been confirmed, our speculation is that Sony's initial plans for a small upgrade to a PSP 4000 model have since been accelerated by the success of the iPhone and arrival of Nintendo DSi.

As yet those are all the details we have, but we understand the full specs and pricing will be unveiled at E3 in June.

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/PSP/Playstation+Portable+2/news.asp?c=12612

 

[jefXfree]

Rumor: PSP Go getting app store?

Sony may be actively urging developers to design smaller, ?non-retail? games and application for the PlayStation Portable, an undisclosed source told Destructoid. The ?non-retail? games and applications would be priced significantly lower than UMDs and downloadable games via the PlayStation Network, and Destructoid?s source indicates a possible tiered pricing structure for the app-style software ? $2 to $6 USD.

We know the PSP Go is losing the UMD drive, and Sony indicated at its press conference at E3 that it has a greater desire for more downloadable content through the PlayStation Network. These non-retail games and apps are said to be limited to 100 MB, with Sony encouraging ?non-game apps? and 2D titles from developers.

?We are making a concerted push towards expanding the content available on the Store,? stated Sony Computer Entertainment America?s Al de Leon, ?particularly with the demand for digital content that will spike when the PSP Go launches this fall. This push includes new titles that are also launching on UMD, PSP catalog titles, PSone classics ? double to nearly 60 titles ? and PSN exclusives.?

De Leon went on to state that PSP development tools have been reduced. He says the goal is to support the development of smaller titles from a greater range of developers and publishers.

It makes sense that with a digital-only PSP Go, we?ll likely see some sort of an app store in the near future. More on the PSP app store may be revealed at Gamescom, held this August in Cologne, Germany. We'll keep you updated.
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[xtop]

Sony considered second analog nub for PSP Go

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/sony-considered-second-analog-nub-for-psp-go/

Like most PSP owners, we've definitely had our fair share of "why isn't there a second analog stick on here?" moments, fiddling in the air with our thumb for the phantom nub. And Sony knows that we want it, according to the most recent issue of Game Informer where Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida confirmed that the company "had a very serious discussion" on the subject but ultimately decided against it due to worries over splintering the market.

"The PSP Go is designed to be perfectly compatible with the PSP-3000 and all the games that released before that," Yoshida said. For him, it's not a question of improving future games controls but keeping parity with previous PSP iterations. "We are talking about the mid-life cycle of this platform," he says. Considering the PSP launched in the US in March of 2005, it appears as though Sony is sticking to its 10-year life cycle plan for the handheld.

 

[jefXfree]

TGS 09: PSPgo peripherals and accessories announced

Sony has officially announced some of the peripherals that will be available for the PSPgo, including a Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver and converter cable adaptor. Both accessories will be available first in Japan on December 24, followed by North America and PAL territories beginning January 2010.

The Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver will allow gamers to enjoy a variety of entertainment content through the wireless technology – paired with a commercially available head-phone and head-set (head-set is not included). You can pair the receiver with up to either Bluetooth devices, and it allows you to instantly play, stop, pause, fast forward, rewind, and adjust the volume of music and videos.

Sony’s new converter cable adaptor will allow you to use the existing peripherals from ‘old’ PSP on the new PSPgo. The Bluetooth stereo head-set receiver will sell for about 4,980 yen (about $54 USD), while the converter cable will retail for 1,980 yen (roughly $22 USD).

Below is a list of additional peripherals and accessories that will be released for the PSPgo in conjunction with its release in North America. All suggested retail prices are in USD.

Peripherals and Accessories:

Cradle - $29.99
AV Cable - $19.99
Component AV Cable - $29.99
USB Cable - $14.99
AC Adaptor - $14.99
Display Protection Film (two pack) - $9.99
Traveler Case (in Lake Blue and Black) - $19.99
Soft Carrying Case - $14.99
In-Ear Headset - $19.99
2GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor - $19.99
4GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor - $34.99
8GB Memory Stick Micro + Duo Adaptor - $49.99 (will release shortly after launch)

 

[jefXfree]

Sony to have 16,000 pieces of digital content for PSPgo launch

Sony America has announced that it has prepared a whopping 16,000 pieces of digital content available for the U.S. launch of PSPgo early next month.

The hardware manufacturer said that this number is comprised of approximately 255 downloadable titles (that is, a mixture of full PSP titles, PSN exclusives, UMD legacy titles and Minis) alongside 2300 films and 13,000 television episodes.

Among the software available for download at launch includes the likes of Gran Turismo, Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny and God of War: Chains of Olympus. Elsewhere, Sony also confirmed availability of the PlayStation Network Game Card, which allows consumers to download a full game via special code.

PSPgo hits store shelves in North America and Europe on October 1, though it remains to be seen what plans Sony has in store for PAL gamers to accompany the launch its new hardware.

 

[jefXfree]

PSPgo has performed "in line with expectations," says Sony

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has revealed that UK sales of PlayStation Portable hardware are up a whopping 120 percent on the strength of the launch of PSPgo last Thursday.

Speaking to GI.biz, the console manufacturer said that PSP-3000 enjoyed significant growth, with heavy hitters Gran Turismo PSP and FIFA 2010 also selling like hotcakes.

"PSPgo has performed in line with our expectations, driving 100 per cent incremental volume for the category and has benefited the broad PSP portfolio with PSP-3000 also enjoying a big lift," said the company. "PSP software sales also having been a standout with both new releases GT PSP and FIFA 10 performing well."

Punters can fork out for Sony’s new hardware for around £224.99 GBP in the UK, and can also bag a free copy of Gran Turismo provided you download the Polyphony Digital racer by October 10.

 

[jefXfree]

PSPgo already dropping price in UK

Eurogamer reports that within a week of its release, the PSPgo has already garnered a price reduction in the UK, with selected retailers lowering the price from a hefty £250 to a more affordable £200. Amazon, Play, GAME, and HMV are among the most reasonable, asking £199.99 for the new portable delight. Not all are taking to the new price, however, with Argos and ShopTo scharging £219.99 and £224.99 for the platform, respectively.

Yesterday we reported that Sony had revealed that UK sales of PlayStation Portable hardware had increased 120 percent with the launch of PSPgo last week. Will you be snatching up your own PSPgo in the weeks to come? Let us know in the comments section below.

 

[Codey47]

Personally I think they should increase the price drop... and to further reduce the cost of PSP games on the store.

Seriously.. Sony are going to kill the PSPgo before it even takes off if they continue to charge ridiculous prices.

 

[Scoot87]

i was looking to get this but im in 2 minds if i should or not

 

[jefXfree]

Sony confirms ten free game offer for UK PSP Go buyers, NA gets less awesome deal

Well, we've got some good news and some less good news for potential PSP Go owners. The good news is that Sony has now officially announced the ten free game offer for PSP Go buyers in the UK, which is just as we had heard and is available in quite a few countries besides the UK as well (hit up the link below for the complete list). Not among those, however, is the United States or Canada, which is where the less good news comes in.

While Sony has also announced a similar promotion for US and Canadian consumers, it only covers folks that buy a PSP Go starting today (not anyone that bought one after April 1st, as in the UK), and you'll only be getting three free games, not ten -- those include LittleBigPlanet, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3. What gives? We're not entirely sure, but the only other incentive Sony is offering for North America is a new line of "Favorites" titles that will be priced at $9.99 apiece.

 

[mobius387]

PSP Go to drop to $200 in NA and JN, 179 euros in Europe

Due to our strict silk pants-only policy, the PSP Go (and, really, any other handheld) has been a hard sell -- sure, the $250 asking price isn't helping, but that may be changing in the near future. A dutiful tipster sent us the above image from his AAFES-based store of employment, indicating a $50 North American price drop to $200 for the digital-only handheld. Oddly, Sony has kept mum on the possibility, not even offering a "We don't comment on rumor and speculation" to our repeated attempts at contact.

Our friends in other retailers have yet to uncover any news of the price drop, but Sony's silence gives us the impression something's up.

joystiq.com/2010/10/12/rumor-psp-go-drops-price-to-200-this-friday-in-north-america/

 

[mobius387]

As of Oct. 27, SCEE is ready to drop the price of the PSPgo from 250 euros to 179, while still maintaining the offer of havin g10 free PSN downloads; it will meanwhile lower the price of the more popular PSP 3000 from 169 euros to 119. PSP 3000 bundles will meanwhile drop from 189 to 139 euros. For our surely confused audience in America, a “euro” is kind of like a dollar, except magical. It is said that this discount will last until at least December 31, after which it is subject to change.

rpgland.com/industry/psp-price-drop-for-europe/

 

[jefXfree]

PSP Go price cut to $200 in Japan

Sony just slashed ¥10k off the price of the PSP Go in Japan (effective starting Tuesday). That brings the price down to ¥16,800 or right around $200 -- a more reasonable price point Sony has been toying with in the US for awhile. A quick search online shows a $199 listing on Amazon and Gamestop while Sony's US PlayStation store still has it listed at $249.99. That'll likely change any minute now.

 

[jefXfree]

[RUMOR] Sony ceases PSPgo production?

Sony has apparently pulled the plug on production of its PSPgo handheld, according to reports from Japan.

The gossip comes courtesy of Andriasang, which caught wind of the news by what it perceives as a blog run by a Sony Shop employee, “or at the very least a super hardcore Sony fanatic.”

It claims that "Sony has confirmed to his sales manager that production on the troubled portable system is indeed ceasing. The blogger's shop won't be getting any more shipments."

In addition, the site also notes that the handheld was removed from the Japanese Sony Store game page, with no stock being listed for the device or news on when fresh supplies will likely arrive.

PSPgo hasn’t been performing particularly well in the Land of the Rising Sun, and is frequently outsold by the bog-standard PSP SKU and pretty much everything else on the market for that matter.

 

[jefXfree]

Confirmed: The PSP Go is no more

via: Engadget

The Sony PSP Go is today being reported to have "completed" its production and shipment in Japan, seemingly foreshadowing a worldwide discontinuation of sales. Such is the word from Impress Watch, which cites an official statement from Sony Computer Entertainment that promises support, firmware updates, and repairs for the PSP Go, but no further stock of the handheld. We doubt it'll be missed too much, what with its high price and inability to play UMD games, but if you're afraid this signals a similar demise for the PSP-3000, worry not. Sony has said it'll focus on shifting as many units of that classic device as possible until the NGP strides in and revolutionizes everything.

 

[jefXfree]

PSP Go to America: I'm not dead (yet)

Via: Engadget

It looks like proclamations of the PSP Go's demise may have been a bit premature. While it does appear that Japan and Europe are giving up on the downloadable content-only device, Sony of America told our good friends at Joystiq that the UMD-less PSP is still a "go" in North America. Production and sales will continue, presumably until we can get our greasy paws on the NGP this holiday season.