Sony Looks Ahead, Drops Hints On PSP Future Via Survey

Posted by x3sphere at January 15, 2009, 4:33 pm


There may be no “official” plans for a PSP2 according to SCEE prez David Reeves, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking about it. A recent survey sent out to select registered PSP owners members reveals Sony’s intentions to significantly update the next generation of PSP hardware. A wide range of questions are being asked, gauging interest in touch screen support, as well as the possibility of longer battery life and inclusion of a built-in hard drive.

The survey also calls for input on PSP-PSN integration. Sony is considering to bring certain PS3-only features such as friend lists, chat, and trophies over to the handheld.

Keep in the mind this is only a survey, which means none of the features outlined here may come to fruition. At any rate, though, it is reassuring to see that Sony is looking ahead and asking for input from members of the PlayStation community. This gives us hope for the PSP-4000, if there is one.

How likely would you be to buy a new PSP if the new version…? (1 – not at all interested, 5 – very interested)

Had better battery life
Had a touch screen
Offered easy file transfers with the PlayStation 3 – PS3
Offered an e-comic/book download service through the PlayStation Network
Offered the ability to find others near you who want to connect for online gaming
Offered social networking functionality on the XMB
Offered BlueTooth wireless support for easy pairing with other devices
Included a keyboard for easier Internet browser and communication
Had faster load times for games

Was smaller, yet retained most of the current PSP’s screen size
Included a hard drive for more memory storage
Included a GPS peripheral and software
Had an improved screen for more dynamic graphic displays
Included an easier to use browser
Included a TV tuner
Offered a music download service through the PlayStation Network
Included the ability to access the Internet from any location
Was available in new colors other than black

How interested are you in using the following on PlayStation Network? (1 – not at all interested, 5 – very interested)

Friends list
Chat functionality
PlayStation Store on PSP
Home inclusion on PSP
Trophies

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Comments

purplekero says:

well that's interesting the only thing i would hate its a touch screen i dont know i think its not a good idea
January 15, 2009, 4:22 pm
Juliet says:

Built-in camera wasn't mentioned about at all.
Include a camera, vibration and a secondary analog stick and make it of brushed aluminium. That's all I want. Also, better browser capabilities as well as some new codec support won't be bad.
January 16, 2009, 3:58 pm
CoMbiNa says:

Holy fuck:
Trophies - 99999999999999999999, interested as hell!

edit:
because I'm bored, here's the rest of my list:


How likely would you be to buy a new PSP if the new version...? (1 - not at all interested, 5 - very interested)

Had better battery life 4 more battery life is always better:D

Had a touch screen 0 Touch screen for a PSP? that would be gay, it's a console!

Offered easy file transfers with the PlayStation 3 - PS3 2 (I don't have PS3)

Offered an e-comic/book download service through the PlayStation Network 2 (I don't like those books/comics, but that's just me)

Offered the ability to find others near you who want to connect for online gaming 3 that would be cool:D

Offered social networking functionality on the XMB 3 also cool:D

Offered BlueTooth wireless support for easy pairing with other devices 4 I'm not sure what that means, but it's cool:D

Included a keyboard for easier Internet browser and communication 2.5 that sounds gay, a console with a keyboard?

Had faster load times for games 4 the faster, the better:D

Was smaller, yet retained most of the current PSP's screen size 4 it's depends of the design, so 4, unless they make it fugly T_T

Included a hard drive for more memory storage 4.5 awesome! no more depending on memory sticks (altho I would sure use both ms and hdd)

Included a GPS peripheral and software 3 it's cool, but I'm sure it won't support my country

Had an improved screen for more dynamic graphic displays 4 very awesome.

Included an easier to use browser 3.5 awesome

Included a TV tuner 3 nice+

Offered a music download service through the PlayStation Network 2 it's ok, but I don't think I would use it

Included the ability to access the Internet from any location 4.5 fuckin' awesome:D

Was available in new colors other than black 2 black is my favorite psp color lol


How interested are you in using the following on PlayStation Network? (1 - not at all interested, 5 - very interested)

Friends list 4.5 awesome!
Chat functionality 4.5 I don't think they'll make a friends list without a chat lol.
PlayStation Store on PSP 3 wait, I thought that already exists?
Home inclusion on PSP 3 I don't know what that means:D
Trophies 6 out of 5 finally something that has something to do with better gaming experience:D (that's what the PSP is about, isn't it?)

January 17, 2009, 6:24 am
january39 says:

Whats important is that they are still looking to promote and (hmmm) improve the product, gotta be a good thing.

Still no sign of a 2nd Nub though..............................Sony just keep on ignoring that one:confused1::w00t:

January 17, 2009, 9:13 am
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