With Sony’s US/European launch of the PlayStation Vita just last month a lot of individuals are still debating whether or not the PlayStation Vita is the proper purchase for them. As an avid fan of consumer electronics I catch myself frequently, and carefully, reviewing all my potential electronic purchases in great detail prior to purchasing them. I’m always looking for […]

Although Sony is firmly standing behind its “no 3D” stance with the NGP for the time being, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida isn’t ruling out the possibility that it may be included in a future iteration, or hardware refresh. While factoring in cost, R&D, and related expenses, he says Sony weighed in the pros of cons of implementing […]

Sony’s PSP2, codenamed “NGP”, might not see a global launch this year as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan early last month. In speaking with Bloomberg, Jack Tretton, said that the company may have to launch the device in only one region this year as opposed to the original Asia, Europe and US release. If […]

PSPgo owners have often lamented over the late delivery of UMD to digital conversions – and sometimes the complete lack of a digital counterpart, in the case of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. With NGP, Sony is ensuring that no omissions are made on the digital side. Retail and digital will receive every title at the same time, barring PSN-exclusive […]

Sony says it made collaborating with partners a key priority during the development of NGP, noting that it went through “several iterations” of the platform as a result of feedback. According to SCE Worldwide Studio boss Shuhei Yoshida in a recently published interview, this approach is reminiscent of the stance the company took when designing the PSOne: The input of […]

With Epic Games having pledged its support for Next Generation Portable at this year’s PlayStation Meeting in Japan, this tidbit of news comes as little surprise. The company announced today that it has opened up Unreal Engine 3 licensing for NGP, calling the tech inside Sony’s portable powerhouse a “true game-changer.” Now that’s a vote of confidence. Epic’s Mark Rein […]

Sony has always been a staunch supporter of its 10-year platform lifecycle, and the PSP is no exception. SCE worldwide studios exec Shuhei Yoshida has told Edge Magazine that the holiday 2011 arrival of NGP will not signal the PSP’s demise. “[NGP] can’t replace a platform that has already been on sale for seven years now. In terms of pricing, […]

Sony Computer Entertainment worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that the company will finalize its name for the PSP successor — currently codenamed NGP — later this year. “Well, NGP is the codename we’ve used since 2008. We will announce the final name of the console sometime later this year,” Yoshida told Edge Magazine. Backed by 3G tech and […]

Are dedicated gaming handhelds like the 3DS and NGP a dying breed? id Software founder and DOOM creator John Carmack thinks they could be. Speaking to the Dallas Morning News, Carmack said the upcoming crop of devices may represent the “last generation of specialized handheld game consoles ever built.”

The PlayStation Blog has posted up a interview with SCE head Kaz Hirai in which he speaks his mind about the recent NGP announcement and more specifically – Sony’s expectations for the device. While Hirai says the firm is aiming to match the current PSP install base, he feels the NGP could very well outpace its predecessor, given the robust […]

Adding to the list of big-name franchises that may make the jump to portable format, developer Visceral Games has expressed interest in bringing its delightfully horrific Dead Space universe to Sony’s upcoming NGP (PSP2). Speaking to CVG, art director Ian Milham said he was “absolutely interested” in bringing the franchise over. At the same time, however, he was keen to […]

Sony plans to market ‘multiple’ versions of the recently announced NGP (PSP2), including several non-3G SKUs, according to SCEE head Andrew House. Specifically, the exec told Eurogamer that only one 3G configuration is planned, while the other models will come equipped with standard WiFi only. The first thing to clarify, which I’m not sure the presentation did a perfect job […]

Following up on the initial announcement of its PSP successor, Sony has sent over a fresh batch of high-res photos of the OLED-touting, dual analog device. For a complete lowdown on the specifications, hit up our previous NGP (PSP2) article. Otherwise, to indulge in some sightseeing, hit the break. Yes, that holiday 2011 release target seems so very far away right […]

While the original PSP was oft-criticized for its lack of third-party support right out of the gate, it seems its successor will not suffer the same fate. At this year’s PlayStation Meeting, Activision pledged its support for the next-generation handheld, announcing that Call of Duty is indeed NGP bound. With the NGP capable of pulling off PS3-level visuals without much effort, we’d […]

Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima took the stage as this year’s PlayStation Meeting to show off a tech demo of Metal Gear Solid 4 running on the PSP2, or NGP as it’s tentatively known. While Kojima was keen to note that the demonstration was merely a test, not an actual product, it’s certainly a testament to the NGP’s capabilities. […]

Update: Photos have gone live. Putting an end to rampant speculation, Sony today formally announced the PSP2 at its Japan-based press event. It’s codenamed NGP, short for Next Generation Portable. The handheld boasts an impressive set of specs — including a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, 5 inch OLED display, 3G and GPS, front and rear touchpad. Even more impressive, that sexy OLED […]

Kotaku has gotten their hands on what they’re calling the “first official shot of the PSP2” tonight. It looks mightly compelling with dual analogs, a touchscreen, bluetooth, and dual memory card support. Really can’t tell much else from the image but it jives with all the reports that we’ve heard so far on the yet unannounced PSP successor. Check out […]

The PSP2 is shaping up to be one well-specced powerhouse, if a recent leak from Japan’s business daily Nikkei is any indication. According to the paper, the upcoming handheld will boast 3G connectivity powered by NTT DoCoMo, the region’s leading cellular provider. While the 3G service will not allow for phone calls, gamers can use it for online gaming sessions […]

With sources indicating that a formal reveal is only a mere two weeks away, leaks regarding the next PSP are already beginning to trickle out. According to a follow-up report from UK trade site MCV, Sony has told licensees that the unit packs PS3-equivalent power. This jives with reports from various devs, including Mortal Kombat’s Shaun Himmerick, who lauded the […]

Looks like we may catch a glimpse of Sony’s next-generation portable plans sooner rather than later. Trade sources have confirmed to UK site MCV that Sony is holding a press event in Tokyo on January 27, where the oft-rumored, touch-panel touting PSP2 will take center stage. To date, various publishers have been given access to PSP2 dev hardware. Mortal Kombat’s […]