Portable Entertainment

posts about #portableentertainment more →
New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing
The Only 10 Games Your iPhone Needs
BagTV May Be the Worst Product I've Ever Seen
Monster Offers White Version of Beats Headphones, Charges $700 For No Discernable Reason
Eino Speakers: An Attractive Portable iPod Dock At Last
Gizmodo Ink

Your version of Internet Explorer is not supported. Please upgrade to the most recent version in order to view comments.

Dsmvwl Admin Promote to frontpage Approve user Ban user ×

*The_Wizard*
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
I'm all for a redesign, I'm just scared about no protection on the screen and the moving parts involved with the screen going up and down.
Reply

*The_Wizard* was starred *The_Wizard* was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@*The_Wizard*: The PSP screen is already not protected. That wouldn't be changing.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

Eric Rhoads
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
All I can think to say is WHY?! What is Sony's goal in all of this? These PSP updates just seem to be completely random.

If Sony really wants to do something cool, why not make a clam shell with an internal QWERTY keyboard and really sell the connectivity features of the PSP. If Sony isn't careful the new DSi store is going to make the PSN on the PSP a forgotten relic, even though Sony pioneered this in the game space.

What would I want in my PSP? Dual Analogs, 8 GB internal flash, and get rid of the UMD and sell games on secure MemSticks.
Reply

Eric Rhoads was starred Eric Rhoads was unstarred

Kaiser-Machead
02/23/09

@Eric Rhoads: Secure Memorystick media for the games actually sounds like a damn good idea. Fewer moving parts. I don't suppose Sony has any qualms with forgetting all those folks who bought UMD movies for PSP.
Reply

Kaiser-Machead was starred Kaiser-Machead was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@Kaiser-Machead: Not that it is likely to happen, but they could theoretically come up with some way of letting you transfer or download any movies or games that you have on UMD to a memory stick. I think that portable devices are one place where downloads could easily overtake physical media. The convenience factor of having everything saved to one memory card when you are using a device that is going to be carried around is a pretty big deal.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

matthewharding
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
When it makes and receives phone calls, I will be impressed.
Reply

matthewharding was starred matthewharding was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@Matthew Harding: The PSP has been able to do that for almost a year now.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

alexmg2420
02/23/09

@Matthew Harding: It's called Skype. Be impressed, out-of-the-loop Facebooker, be impressed. :P If you're looking for cellular service, you're among many that are still waiting for the PSP Phone. Try a Sony Ericsson for now (which are fairly shitty).
Reply

alexmg2420 was starred alexmg2420 was unstarred

aerospaceman
02/23/09

@alexmg2420:
so what, pretty much any PMP could in theory use skype.
Including my first generation Ipod touch with the new microphone coming out.
hahm!
Reply

aerospaceman was starred aerospaceman was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@aerospaceman: There is a big difference between "could in theory use" and the PSP's very real support that is from the companies involved. If your attempt at turning your iPod into a Skype phone bricks your iPod, good luck at getting it replaced.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

Kaiser-Machead
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
I think it looks terrible. On top of that, it now complicates the hardware with moving parts, and zero protection for the display in the process like the DS. With no new hardware inside, I don't see the incentive. If they wanted to please people, all they had to do was stick that second toggle on there. I think the current PSP design is rather good for mobile gaming, even if it's Archos-sized.
Reply

Kaiser-Machead was starred Kaiser-Machead was unstarred

Kaiser-Machead
02/23/09

@Kaiser-Machead: Note: I realize this is a concept. My ranting/complaining/whining/bitching is aimed squarely at the concept, though Sony is known to fuck things up.
Reply

Kaiser-Machead was starred Kaiser-Machead was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@Kaiser-Machead: The sliders on Sony phones seem to hold up much better than any other phones. I think they could successfully pull off the redesign without creating problems with the structural integrity.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

Kaiser-Machead
02/23/09

@ceilingFANBOY: I hope you're right. Sony's products of old were pretty rugged, but these sorts of designs leave me wary these days, even from the likes of Sony.
Reply

Kaiser-Machead was starred Kaiser-Machead was unstarred

BeautifulAgony
02/23/09

@Kaiser-Machead: I agree 100% as my above comment will attest. If Sony is smart (hold on while I laugh my ass off for a full minute, then catch my breath)...

If Sony is smart... *ahem* they'll leave form alone and concentrate on function. The PSP is a sexy lil beast, but the performance and versatility are extremely underwhelming by current standards.
Reply

BeautifulAgony was starred BeautifulAgony was unstarred

BeautifulAgony
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
Bleh... color me unimpressed. The PSP is a failure in both games and in versatility as a PMP. Sony needs to open it up more, make importing/exporting media formats simpler and get better storage support.

Although I know this a fake (and old) mockup, this sort of redesign would only make it a weaker platform. The existing formfactor is fine and durable. Add a second analog stick to the current model, add new guys (a la PS2 gen capability) and people would be on board.

As it stands, the PSP is outdated, under-supported and a failure on gaming and PMP fronts.
Reply

BeautifulAgony was starred BeautifulAgony was unstarred

BeautifulAgony
02/23/09

@BeautifulAgony: err guts not guys.... need. moar. coffee.
Reply

BeautifulAgony was starred BeautifulAgony was unstarred

ZLevee
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
I'd be interested as long as they fix the screen's problems with smoothing introduced in the PSP 3000 [i.gizmodo.com] . Keep the screen size the same but hide all the controls in the slider, and keep the new brightness and anti-reflectiveness of the screen.
Reply

ZLevee was starred ZLevee was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
They should go all MacMini and give it 12 memory stick ports. 96 GB of storage ftw!
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

Morberis
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
It would need dual analogs, if it had that and I could use it as my phone or for Skype I'd hit it up.
Reply

Morberis was starred Morberis was unstarred

ceilingFANBOY
02/23/09

@Morberis: Well, you can use it for Skype, so it looks like there isn't too much left for them to do to get you as a customer.
Reply

ceilingFANBOY was starred ceilingFANBOY was unstarred

Yehuda Cohnen
02/23/09

In reply to New PSP to Feature Sliding Screen, Same Guts?
well what type of new hardware does it need maybe a faster processor to cut down on load times but besides that the regular psp works just fine ( i wouldn't mind if it would use SD and not memory stick but you know its sony )
Reply

Yehuda Cohnen was starred Yehuda Cohnen was unstarred

weatherman
02/23/09

@Yehuda Cohnen: I agree - the PSP is already a very decent piece of gaming hardware. The 3D engine and the graphics are great for a handheld. I'd like to see a new formfactor, especially if the slider meant it had a keyboard (MyLO meets PSP - a MyPLOPS, if you will) because that could make it a much more robust device and competitive with the iPod Touch or other multifunctional devices. That's the only reason I can think to have a slider instead of a clamshell - if it's just a gaming device, they shouldn't bother putting the screen at risk by having it exposed.
Reply

weatherman was starred weatherman was unstarred

the_Sleepwalker
12/31/08

In reply to Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing
Jumpin' Julius Sumner Millers! This is awesome! Why isn't Fantastic Contraption on iPhone/iPod Touch?!

[fantasticcontraption.com]
Reply

the_Sleepwalker was starred the_Sleepwalker was unstarred

MrInBetween
12/30/08

In reply to Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing
This thing looks as exciting as that video's music.
Reply

MrInBetween was starred MrInBetween was unstarred

Monty
12/30/08

In reply to Crayon Physics iPhone Game Looks Amazing
My kids are playing real physics games with glass and electronics in my home every day, so a game like this might only bring nightmares to me.
Reply

Monty was starred Monty was unstarred

soggy_cheerio
12/25/08

In reply to The Only 10 Games Your iPhone Needs
Wurdle, Soleban, reMovem, Pipes (All under $2.)

My current favorite is probably Wurdle. Basically, Boggle with a pass and play mode that is perfect for demoralizing family members on plane flights and long car rides. It's especially scary when the driver is playing.

None of the items on theFrooch's list interest me.
Reply

soggy_cheerio was starred soggy_cheerio was unstarred

RacecarBoobTat
12/22/08

In reply to BagTV May Be the Worst Product I've Ever Seen
I know some young parents who carry around portable DVD players to keep their wretched offspring occupied. This just combines the diaper/baby bag and the DVD player. Plus you can probably hang it from the headrest on the back of the car seat, so it's an in-car entertainment system as well.

On a side note, I was at the Galleria in Houston last weekend, and there were kids promoting Mamma Mia wearing t-shirts with freaking LCDs built into the front playing the movie.
Reply

RacecarBoobTat was starred RacecarBoobTat was unstarred

GitEmSteveDave_OverSleptThisMorn
12/22/08

@RacecarBoobTat: I just saw driving through NJ a car towing behind it three massive LCD/plasma? screens in a triangle shape with advertising on it. How long before they get a hold of projector tech?
Reply

GitEmSteveDave_OverSleptThisMorn
12/22/08

In reply to BagTV May Be the Worst Product I've Ever Seen
Let's just hope we don't have the same problem we do with the ones in cars where people put porno on.
Reply

Earlier threads | All threads | Show hidden threads | Show featured threads only | Start a new discussion