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Sony Reveals the Next Generation Portable Console

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the faster-smaller-quieter dept.

UgLyPuNk writes "Of course it's not called the PSP2, because that would be too obvious and straightforward for the games industry. For the moment, at least, you'll be looking forward to news about the NGP – the Next Generation Portable." ARM® Cortex-A9 core (4 core), SGX543MP4+, Front and Rear camera. Rear touch pad, GPS.

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  1. but will it sell? by redemtionboy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It's definitely less novel than the 3DS, and a lot more capable, but then again, if I'm going to drop ~$400* on something like that, I might as well buy an iPad or a fancy smart phone. I think by making this thing ultra feature-full, they're blurring the line between the things they're competing against a lot more, and I think that does carry some risk at backfiring. Would I rather have a fancy gaming/media device and a simple phone, or vice versa. It's asking a lot for people to purchase high end devices on both fronts, and so they're going to have to make a choice. I don't think that choice is going to be overwhelmingly in favor of Sony. *Yes I realize there has been no official price announced, but looking at the specs, the device has to cost sony around ~$450 to manufacture. I expect a ~$400 price point.

  2. As Powerful as the PS3? by SJ2000 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...and Sony are claiming that it will be “as powerful” as a PlayStation 3.

    Sorry, but in no universe is the Cortex-A9 'as powerful' as a PlayStation 3's CBE.