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Sony Struggles To Define the PSP

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the part-of-the-game dept.

Brian Crecente has a piece over on the Rocky Mountain site talking about Sony's struggle to make the PSP stand out. The failure of the UMD format, its de-emphasis as a media player, and the lackluster stable of games leaves PSP owners wondering exactly what to use it for. From the article: "While digital media is a key focus for Sony Computer Entertainment right now, the company is also working to expand other elements of the portable as well. In November, the PlayStation 3 will launch with built in PSP support. While [PSP Marketing Manager John] Koller wouldn't discuss specifics, he did say that the PlayStation Portable will be a 'remote control device' for the next-gen console. He says more details about that connectivity will be coming out in the coming months, perhaps at the Tokyo Game Show next month."

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  1. Re:Push homebrew, maybe? by masklinn · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    They should offer it as one of the few handhelds that let you make your own games and share them with friends.

    Duh, there are like 3 handhelds on the market (and that's including the 4 years old GBA), and all 3 of them let you make and play homebrews (it's only slightly easier/cheaper to do on the PSP).

    Hell, you can even run linux on a frigging GBA if you wish to.

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  2. Re:Defining the PSP by c_forq · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I've played all of the GTA games on my computer, and I have to say I don't like the keyboard/mouse controls at all. It doesn't feel right at all, the only time I use it is for massive killing sprees using the chain gun, otherwise I use a USB controller. The game wasn't designed for keyboard/mouse, and I think it shows.

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  3. Zonk vs. Sony? by vinohradska · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    So, what is the real story here? What is the story behind the story?

    Why does Zonk hate Sony so much? Enquiring minds want to know. Did a Sony exec run off with his mother?