As I was digging some dirt on Sony latest incarnation of the Playstation Portable, I came across these interesting articles from SCEE’s press center
1st: PSP® go PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) EVOLVES TO MATCH THE DIGITAL LIFESTYLE
The link contains more details regarding PSPgo. Here’s some of the good parts,
users will also be able to access and download a variety of entertainment content via their PCs using Media Go, a new software application. Media Go will enable users to access and download entertainment content on PlayStation Store via their PCs as well to easily manage PSP content on PCs, including games, videos, photos, and music.
Finally, a decent management tool for your PSP contents.
a new music application specific to PSP that uses the “SensMe™ channels” music recommendation feature, developed by Sony, also becomes available for download on PSP. With this music application, users will be able to enjoy their favorite music stored on their PSP through a rich user interface, designed exclusively for PSP. “SensMe channels” is a mood based music recommendation system that categorizes music content into channels such as “Relax,” “Dance” and “Upbeat,” and recommends music playlists for users.
I’ll be free from the stupid music player of the PSP. I just wish it could sense my “Anger” over Sony.
when closed, original applications for PSPgo, such as a clock and calendar is displayed on the screen. Users can also enjoy video and music when the panel is closed.
Cool, I have a $250 clock and calendar, but I still have to conserve battery life, so I might as well put it on sleep.
PSPgo has unique features such as game sleep function which enables users to operate XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) while pausing gameplay temporarily.
Took sometime before they realized this one.
Bluetooth function will also allow users to connect Bluetooth standard peripherals such as head-phones and head-set as well as PS3 wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®3 and SIXAXIS®) to be used when watching video content on TVs via PSP at home
Seriously, this feature is the coolest of them all. The ability to use a real controller is much sensible than actually using the controllers on the PSPgo or even the PSP. You could also connect a wireless headphone. Now your free from cables, but say goodbye to battery life, then again, you could plug your PSP to an AC adapter.
One of the products within PSPgo’s peripheral line-up is a new Cradle (PSP-N340) that will become available in stores worldwide concurrently with the release of PSPgo. This new Cradle enables users to charge the PSPgo battery and also enjoy watching video and listening to music. Also included in the peripheral line-up are video-out port cables that enable users to enjoy games and videos on their TVs at home.
Yet again more reasons for Sony to cash in from the consumers.
If you could readon the link that I posted above, it also contains most of the details on the specifications of PSPgo. Here’s some worth noting.
– It slimmer and lighter (duhhh).
– No upgrade on clockspeed and RAM (probably to able still use the current development kits for PSP1000, 2000, 3000.
– Memory Stick Micro™(M2™) slot so say goodbye to your Memory Stick PRO’s
But wait there’s more. Now comes the other press release of Sony. SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT FURTHER BOOSTS ITS SUPPORT FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
In an attempt to lure more developers to develop games for their new hardware but old platform, they made price drops on their development kits. So if you’ve got some spare cash amounting to $1,500, why not start making games. (you still need to have a licensing agreement with SCE to purchase those dev kits).
Oh well the sarcasm never ends.
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