Sony UK boss confirms smaller lighter PSP in the works

[Gameunreal]

After all the rumors and speculation, a Sony exec has finally gone on record to say that a redesigned version of Sony's PSP handheld is in the works.

According to GamesIndustry.biz, SCE UK managing director Ray Maguire told an invited audience of press, teachers and education specialists at the national launch of Sony's PSP in Education initiative that the current PSP is just the "first iteration", and that a "smaller, lighter" system will be introduced in the future.

Maguire also said that any redesigns would not affect the PSP's screen, which is apparently "fixed." Judging by Sony's track record of cutting the size and cost of their redesigned consoles since the PSOne was first introduced, a redesigned PSP could also presumably carry a lower price tag.

Following Maguire's statement, a Sony spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz that apart from firmware updates, no "immediate changes" are currently planned for the PSP. "In the longest term, of course we are always looking at ways to continue our platform development," said the spokesperson, "and this normal business practice is what Ray was referring to."

http://pspupdates.qj.net/Sony-UK-bos...g/49/aid/85979

humm.....

[riotnumber9]

UK Boss? Sounds like the PSP Mafia. heh.

Awesome none the less.

[Gameunreal]

humm.. lol the comments in qj are funny to say the least.

but what do YOU think the psp should have:

-second analog
-better screen
-better buttons
--dpad like the ds, sony has always had this retarded idea the buttons should be seperate
-r2 and l2
-no umd door, instead a slot in the side where it comes in and out
-Clamshell design? in a thinner psp you would have the space
-brighter screen so you can play in sunlight
-TOUGHER CASE! THIS is probably the most important

[lommer]

maybe thats the undowngradable psp they were talking about last time.

[AmrasElensar]

Maybe not in the way we do know. But lot's of technologies, anti-piracy systems, OS's,... have seen the light and were cracked in sometimes very short time!

To my mind, it's a game of cat and mouse. Action and reaction, Given enough time some smart guy or lucky basterd will stumble upon something. Which then results in newer, 'unbreakable' protections. And the circle continues...

[tmacfan4321]

I would like an anti glare screen, I can't play on the bus or in the car its so bad.

[AmrasElensar]

Something like this?

JAVOScreen Anti-Glare

[Gameunreal]

looks quite cool, but I hate sticking things on to my psp.

[AmrasElensar]

Yeah I know, i've done it once with my Palm, but you need to stick in on just right.. And as I don't have a steady hand, it looked horrible!

Does anyone know any other way to protect the screen?