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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 26 2011, 11:20 PM (1,315 Views) | |
Neo Metallix
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Jan 26 2011, 11:20 PM Post #1 |
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Codenamed NPG. More info to come! Today in Tokyo, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP). NGP will make its debut at the end of the 2011, but here’s everything you need to know right now. Key NGP features: * Multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display * Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device * Dual analog sticks * Two cameras (front and rear) * Software titles on small, dedicated flash memory-based cards * Three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass * Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity * PlayStation Network access, including ““LiveArea™”, “Near” and “Activity” log features Trophy Support * NGP will be able to play PSP titles, minis, PS one classics, video and comics from the PlayStation Store. Software Franchises shown or talked about at PlayStation Meeting 2011 (titles are not final) So far are confirmed: * Hot Shots Golf * Hustle Kings * Gravity Daze * Killzone * Reality Fighters * Smart As * Broken * LittleBigPlanet * Little Deviants * WipEout * Resistance * Uncharted * Monster Hunter Portable 3 (a PSP Game with some tweaks) * Dynasty Warriors * Call of Duty * Epic Citadel * Dungeon Defenders * Yakuza of the end * Lost Planet 2 *You can use the touchscreen to jump, or the X button. As Drake is on a vine, you can rock the NGP back and forth to generate momentum. As Drake climbs up, he can climb using the rear touch panel, "As if you're climbing a vine with both hands"  Edited by Neo Metallix, Jan 27 2011, 02:03 PM.
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| Lord Bowie | Jan 26 2011, 11:55 PM Post #2 |
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Couldn't this have just been combined with the PSP2 rumor topics.. I mean.. that's what I did with the MK9 thread. :/ But I don't think I'm going to get the PSP2. 4G really doesn't appeal to me in a handheld, and while I know it's optional.. when you start going that all-in on the online front, most of the single player experiences will probably be watered down, making the device without internet access seem really worthless. P.S. A handheld with all of this power and real joysticks seems like it's going to be fairly chunky. |
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| Havoc The Tenrec | Jan 27 2011, 12:23 AM Post #3 |
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Having already pre-ordered the 3Ds, I think I wont get this for a long time. Looks good though...better not be expensive. Size comparison. 
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| Jenna Jay | Jan 27 2011, 05:55 AM Post #4 |
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Meh, I'll just wait for the inevitable announcement of a Monster Hunter game, then I'll worry about buying one. |
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Jan 27 2011, 07:58 AM Post #5 |
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Are you kidding? You could say the same thing about 360 or PS3.... and PS3 arguably has the best single player games even with having an all-in on the online front as you call it. The PSP was the same way with online access only it was limited to wi-fi. This is no different. Anyway it's been confirmed that not every PSP2 will have 3G support, it'll be an optional model for those who want it. Anyway, I think it'll be cool having a portable with graphics of the PS3. It is somewhat big, but as shown in an earlier post it isn't much bigger than a PSP 3k(only .4 inches longer and marginally thicker) so it's probably around the size of an original PSP overall and probably smaller than the DSi XL.
Monster Hunter is already playable on it.  So far it has a lot of support and this list doesn't even include Sony owned studios. For the second time I'm impressed with a handheld's lineup. This and the 3DS have very good titles coming out at launch. The original DS had a crappy launch(Mario 64 being the only good game and that was a port) and the PSP had a bad launch as well with only two decent games(Twisted Metal and WipEout). I can't wait to see Kojima's dream game at E3. He described it as a game you could play on PS3 and when you want to go out you could just resume on your portable device when wanted. Sounds neat!
Edited by Neo Metallix, Jan 27 2011, 08:35 AM.
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| Lord Eileanach | Jan 27 2011, 09:46 AM Post #6 |
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Hmm it's a bit too big if you ask me. It looks pretty neat as in its functionality and such but it just seems a bit... I dunno bulky Sony usually go with sleek handhelds and it is Nintendo that bring out big bricks but now Sony must be trying that out too. I'll be interested to see if it gets more hype as time draws on. I think a lot of people may be put off by it's sheer size. |
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Jan 27 2011, 01:26 PM Post #7 |
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I think it looks bigger than it is and I don't really think many care about the size, but I'm sure some will... Tablet PCs are catching on and they are not small and people actually liked when Nintendo made the DSi bigger with the XL edition. It's slightly bigger in width(by .4 inches) and length, but less thick than the PSP 1000. It is also thinner and not as long as the DSi XL. PSP 1000 Dimensions: 6.7in wide x 3in long x 0.9in thick DSi XL Dimensions: 6.3in wide x 3.6in long x 0.8in thick PSP2 Dimensions: 7.1in wide x 3.3in long x 0.7in thick  Anyway onto the actual hardware itself, I always thought the PSP needed wi-fi anywhere. I always thought it was kind of lame how online play was limited to your house or some hotspot. 3G is neat, but I don't think I'll pay for it considering that the phone companies in the U.S. will likely overcharge for 3G service. Edited by Neo Metallix, Jan 27 2011, 02:20 PM.
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| speed the hedgehog | Jan 27 2011, 02:31 PM Post #8 |
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I think it sounds and looks awesome the only problem is its probably going to be pretty expensive but all those features  i cant wait to have one
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| Lord Bowie | Jan 27 2011, 02:45 PM Post #9 |
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No what I was talking about was that those systems without the ability to access online gaming would all mostly flop, 360 included. The PSP was nice but its limited library of natural online playing games, especially the fact that Monster Hunter couldn't.. was poor for it, though I did get Xlink Kai to enjoy for the last 3-4 months I had it. That being said, as long as there is Wi-Fi functionality (I doubt there wouldn't be) and games that can actually play online with said Wi-Fi instead of 3G access, that is a plus, since I see the PSPs as better systems, overall, than the DS lineup. Truth be told though, I bet that it's going to have a $500-$600 price tag just like the original PS3 did.. and if it doesn't then it is probably going to be dumbed down a tad for launch.. like in downscaling said PS3 games and taking out some hardware components to moderate the cost. Even still.. a handheld is something I'd like to fit in my pocket, and even with decent ones like what I have, it could be tricky due to its overall size and me not wanting to damage the analogs by stuffing them in a tight space. I'm not one to have a handheld/console carrying case.. just not my thing. And I highly doubt that it's going to be smaller than the DSi XL because with all of that hardware and real joysticks, it has the potential to be wider and much thicker, since even the XL is relatively slim when closed up. |
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Jan 28 2011, 09:32 AM Post #10 |
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Well like the dimensions I posted above they aren't much bigger than the PSP you currently have. Not denying it will fill up your entire pocket though, the original PSP already did that for me. lol I expect the price to be in-line with the 3DS. The PS3 was expensive because of new technology, there isn't anything new in this device. Touch screens/pads, cameras, it's all been done before in MANY MANY gadgets out there. I'd say $250 for the model without 3G and probably $300 for the high end model. If the PSP2 is the same price as the 3DS I could see it fairing much better than the PSP did against the DS. The DS only really got a foothold over the PSP because it was launched at $100 cheaper. I'm sure the DS would have still beat the PSP if they were evenly priced, however I think it would have been closer. Codemasters expects it to match 3DS pricing. Excellent news if true. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/285938/news/sony-ngp-price-to-match-3ds-expects-codemasters/ |
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| Fwiss | Jan 28 2011, 04:22 PM Post #11 |
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The OLED and Flash-based storage is what sexes me up for this console. Touchscreen is good. They're going all out. That seems like it would cost like $1,000.00! |
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| Lord Bowie | Jan 29 2011, 02:47 AM Post #12 |
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It's going to be a pretty good bit thicker, of that I am certain.. and yes it is technology that has SORT of been done before. But just not this small, any time you have advanced tech crammed in a small device, it will come with a price.. and all of this power combined with touch screens and cameras and such.. I can't see the cheapest model being any less than $399 and that's a generous dumb down of what the price will likely be (probably $459 to $499). There's no way it will be on par with the 3DS as far as price is concerned because there just isn't that horsepower in the Nintendo handheld, and the PSP will likely be the more online functional machine which will drive its price up. Codemasters is just saying what Sony gamers want to hear.. The Sony I know rarely sells products for a loss.. let alone a HUGE loss.
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| The Shadow Tweaker | Jan 29 2011, 04:03 AM Post #13 |
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Apparently: NGP can play PS3 games remotely List of features from the GAME employee's blog, that they claim to have been told by a Sony rep: GAME employee said: 1)Dual thumb-stick controls 2) You can use it as a controller for your PS3 3) If you are connected to Wi-Fi anywhere in the world and your PS3 is on standby at home, you can play the game in your PS3 on your NGP without the disk 4) To zoom in and out you use your fingers on the back of the console to stretch to zoom; like you would on the iPhone. 5) LED screen for HD gaming in your hand Game Employee's Blog |
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Jan 29 2011, 09:56 AM Post #14 |
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Eh, I'll just get the 3DS. That has more games coming out that I'm actually interested in. |
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| Fwiss | Jan 29 2011, 02:56 PM Post #15 |
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And also, Shadow Tweaker, I believe you can remotely play PC games on your PC in the same way. That is to say, there will probably be some lag in playing PS3 games over the internet. |
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