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December 16th, 2009 at 01:45pm
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After a strong 2009, Sony plans to focus its efforts in the coming year on some new initiatives — notably the still unnamed and, with a “Spring 2010 release,” curiously under-promoted PlayStation Motion Controller, 3D games, and the PlayStation Network. In a recent GamePro interview, Sony marketing head John Koller said the company will be focusing on these “three big pillars” going forward, and detailed its plans to expand on each. “I think the areas that are going to be really critical to our success will be family games, as well as shooters and sports games … they’re areas that quite honestly, I think Project Natal and the Wii are going to have trouble matching,” he said of the company’s motion controller plans.
Without getting too specific, the PlayStation Network will apparently be seeing the addition of “a number of very critically demanded features” in the coming year, while the company strives to reach day-and-date release parity between UMD-based PSP games and their digital counterparts from third-party devs on PSN. He even teased the concept of “placing you as a consumer into the game physically” — an idea he called “the Holy Grail of gaming.” We get the feeling 2010 is going to be kind of a weird year, folks.
Sony’s Koller calls ‘motion control, 3D gaming, PSN’ focal points of 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 4th, 2009 at 12:58pm
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While speaking at the Develop Jury Service (a pow-wow for industry figures to discuss current gaming trends and topics), Traveler’s Tales founder Jon Burton questioned the prolonged survival of the PSP Go platform, since UMD games can often be purchased new or pre-owned at a lower price than the digital versions compatible with PSP Go. “I own a PSP Go but don’t want to buy LittleBigPlanet, for instance, as I can get it 20-percent cheaper on UMD from Amazon and could resell it once I’m finished with it,” Burton explained. “But if I download it, I get no discount, and no chance to resell — how annoying is that?”
According to Burton, PSP Go’s all-digital system is more than just a minor inconvenience. He later added, “I’m betting on Sony making PSP Go games much cheaper than the UMD versions, or the PSP Go will die.” Oh no! The PSP Go is far too tiny and adorable to die so young. Listen to the man, Sony!
Traveler’s Tales founder: PSP Go will die if downloads don’t get cheaper originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 3rd, 2009 at 03:02pm
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Since the launch of the PSP Minis digital platform alongside the PSP Go back in October, Sony has showed little more than a passing interest in promoting its bite-sized game service. After playing a decent chunk of games at launch and then barely hearing a whisper since, we’ve been wondering when the company would show more support for Minis. If what we’re hearing from a handful of reliable sources is true, however, the PSP Minis will finally get some attention in the near future as they become playable on the PlayStation 3.
It’ll happen “before Christmas,” says one source (confirmed as “this month” by others independently), allegedly with the entire selection of Minis (and presumably upcoming releases) to be playable on PlayStation 3 consoles — with a resolution bump to boot. As for Sony: “We don’t comment on rumor or speculation.”, so we’ll have to leave it in the rumor department for now.
Rumor: PSP Minis playable on PS3 before Christmas originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:30am
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A CVG source (singular) claims that Logitech is developing a UMD drive add-on for the PSP Go. The source has neither price nor release information, merely stating that the “only problem is that it’ll make the PSP a little bulky.” Logitech’s UK office told the outlet that it’s unaware of such a device and that it “may be something the US office is working on.” We’ve contacted both Sony and Logitech for more concrete information.
Beyond the fact that such an add-on would undermine what the Go represents (not quite the “only” problem, is it?), the likely price of such a device, in addition to the base cost of the PSP Go, would not compare well to the already lower cost of a regular PSP with UMD drive. Now, if the add-on could “install” your old games, that would be something …
Update: Logitech tells Joystiq: “This is not something that our company is working on.”
Logitech denies it’s developing PSP Go UMD add-on [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30th, 2009 at 01:30pm
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Lucky Brits. Not only do they get to be in closer geographic proximity to the dreamy David Tennant than we do, they’re also extended some amazing post-Thanksgiving deals on typically pricey gaming equipment. Electronics retailer HMV is currently running two such offers in the UK — the company has dropped the price of the PSP Go to £148.99, down significantly from the handheld’s MSRP of £224.99. In addition, it’s reduced the cost for DJ Hero, normally £107.99, down to just £69.99.
We’re not sure how long these prices will stay this low, so if you live in the United Kingdom and have any interest in turntabling or digital distribution revolutions, we suggest you get while the getting is good.
HMV slashes price for DJ Hero, PSP Go in the UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 23rd, 2009 at 07:20pm
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This past week has been one long LittleBigDisappointment for early PSP Go adopters due to unforeseen technical snafus which prevented SCE Studio Cambridge’s adorable platformer from jumping onto the PSN. Fortunately, the latest “Sack it to Me” news update brings word that the game will finally be available to download tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Perhaps even more newsworthy than that is the fact that the studio has already launched a patch for the title which “will improve the performance of some of the physics and tools in the Create mode.” To download the game-specific update — a fairly new feature on the handheld — make sure you’re connected to the internet, select the game’s icon on the XMB, press Triangle, and select “Update.” Now, sit back, and prepare to witness unthinkable technowizardry in the palm of your hand. Or hands, should you still be using the original double-wide PSP.
LittleBigPlanet PSP coming out on PSN tomorrow, patch available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 4th, 2009 at 12:45pm
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Further proving that digital distribution is the new name of its game … distribution method, Sony will begin selling a new PSP-3000 bundle in Japan on December 3 which includes no extra UMDs, but rather, a 4GB memory stick. An empty 4GB memory stick, upon which video games, once purchased, can be placed.
Though it somewhat defeats the pick-up-and-play accessibility of other game-infused bundles, at a price point of 19,800 yen, it should leave enough in Japanese gamers’ pocketbooks to make a few PSN purchases.
New PSP-3000 value packs coming to Japan originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 16th, 2009 at 07:23pm
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Providing further evidence of our belief that there’s a nice retail markup on the PSP Go, electronics retailer Fry’s has put the UMD-free device on sale for $199, through October 22. Fry’s sales tend to vary by location, so it may be wise to call your local store before you begin your epic, miles-long trek through its near-endless expanses. We verified the sale price with the Austin, TX location, which is pretty far away from the Fremont, CA store whose ad appears here, so it would seem to be nationwide.
That $50 discount almost puts the Go near the price point of the previous PSP models!
[Thanks, Brian!]
PSP Go on sale at Fry’s for $200 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 14th, 2009 at 01:00am
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You know, one day we hope to be as rich as those cats at Mega 64. The troupe’s latest video — an alarming look at one of the PSP Go’s lesser-known features (courtesy of IGN) – shows us just how stacked with loot these guys really are nowadays. We’re not going to give the ending away, but let’s just say the whole thing is a fine way to burn a neat stack of Benjamins. In the end, it’s alright — we bet they got paid a lot more than $300 for their work.
Head past the break to check out the video. If you need us, we’ll be eating some ramen and freezing to death in our apartment we can’t afford to heat.
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Video: Mega 64’s $300 PSP Go joke originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 9th, 2009 at 01:00am
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Look, China — we need to have a talk. We know you’re back up to your old tricks again, trying to sell people knock-offs of Sony’s new PSP Go handheld. We thought you learned your lesson last time? You had made all of these promises, told us how you were going to get your life back on track and now we have to find out about your Slide Panel Retro from some website? Where’s the communication? We don’t care if the thing has 4GB of space, a built-in camera, mp3 player and emulation software, it’s just not right! To say we’re disappointed would be an understatement.
So, here’s what we’re going to do: We’re cutting you off. No more joyriding in the Jag or going down to Toshi Station to waste time with your friends. This is it, we’re washing our hands of you . Do what you want, we won’t be responsible anymore.
[Via Siliconera]
Is that a PSP Go? Nope, it’s a PSP Faux originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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