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PSP Function Additions In the Works

Posted by Zonk on from the new-stuff-for-the-shiny-box dept.

Gamasutra.com is reporting that Sony is mulling functionality upgrades to the PSP. New options could include USB peripherals or downloadable game titles. From the article: "However, in discussing the idea of downloadable PSP games, Kawanishi commented that the idea is under consideration, and suggested equivocally that it would be interesting if users could develop their own simple games and distribute them online. So far, although many unofficial 'homebrew' PSP games and emulators have been created, the only Sony-sanctioned support for this concept is via From Software's Adventure Player PSP game, which allows construction of RPG games using PC software which can then be replayed on the PSP."

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  1. Why by Gogo0 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Is Sony reacting to generally underwhelming sales (see japanese aug8-aug15 week: 103k DS' sold, 25k PSPs sold) or are they toying with more features to make the PSP worthwhile to a broader range of people?

    My PSP sits in my console games cabinet until I want to play Wipeout (which isnt so often anymore), but my DS goes with me everywhere. The web browser in the 2.0 firmware will get me to use the PSP around the house, but I am buying software for the DS and stuck with Wipeout and a few other launch titles for the PSP... Sony might be creating a problem for themselves: People buy PSPs and no software.

    I suppose we will see a web browser for the DS eventually. I dont know which I would use for wireless handheld internet (big screen PSP or smaller-but-touchscreen DS), but if Nintendo (or anyone, really) sells it separately, at least they will be making money off of it (not considering the fact that Nintendo profits off every DS and Sony sells at a loss).