Sonys Super-Duper E3 2009 of stuff already "leaked", GAMES!!! & motion controllers!!

[sikkinixx]

The last of the big three!

Live @

http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/sony-e3/

http://video.ign.com/streaming/e3-2009/

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3174516 (Live Blog)

We all know what went down yesterday with M$ (OmGz RINg0 St@r!), and Nintendon't (well... in 2 hours). Now it's up to Sorny's two hour-a-thon to finish (http://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1991858673) up strong.

We already know about the PSP Go! (http://kotaku.com/5273586/that-psp-go-sure-looks-familiar) thanks to some "leaks", but a release date, pricing and the nitty gritty details should hopefully be in Uncle Jack's bag of tricks for this morning. Maybe the Slim PS3? Price drops?

FFVII SHOULD be making it's annoucement this week *fingers crossed* as ESRB ratings tipped off to a release on PSN (http://kotaku.com/5273403/esrb-confirms-final-fantasy-vii-for-ps3-psp). Maybe to go with an announcement by Squeenix about FFXIII Versus? FFVII AC?

And of course, the metric tonne of games Sorny has lined up for the upcoming year like GOW3, GT5 (if it ever comes out), Uncharted 2, Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time, MAG, Heavy Rain (already splooged on GTTV though), TRICO, etc. And then the same 3rd party stuff we saw from the MS conference.

Maybe, just maybe they bust out the motion controller to one up MS? (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/06/02/sony-ready-the-wand/)

[Unspoken Demise]

God of War 3 and a price drop are all I care about. 50$-100$ off all models and I will buy a PS3 just for God of War 3, then back track to other great games like KZ2, and MGS4.

[Dagless]

Price drop, PS3 Slim and PSP Go details, maybe some info on a PSP2 (very doubtful), and news on PixelJunks new games, Trico and any MGS news would be nice. I didn't know their show was today too. Damn you E3, you ruin my productivity :mad:
Oh and lots of PSP games. This system is my most played console now, give me more fun times!

[2nyRiggz]

PSN Tweaks, Team ICO Project and Heavy Rain game footage and I'm a happy camper.

Everything else is icing.


Note: I hope they don't go the Microshaft way with the motion control but I think Sony is dabbling into the 3D realm.


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[twoodcc]

come on GT5 and GT mobile!

[Sky Blue]

nice bit o' Queen :)

[Dagless]

Ouch the PSP Go is expensive. Ah well.

But come on PSP titles!

[Sky Blue]

$250! Ouch!

[Dagless]

GT PSP! That's more like it. Can't wait for this one.
October 1st! Excellent :)

[MacRumorUser]

Drake looks spectacular on every level. :cool:

MAG looks like what SOCOM should have been.

PSP GO! in ceramic white looks lovely. I'm getting one. Full stop.... I don't care if I'll use it :D

250 Euro is pricey, but no doubt Gamestop will offer a trade up programme same as they did with DS - DSlite - DSi

[Dagless]

Peacewalker looks outstanding. Great song too.

[Taustin Powers]

Some nice games for the PSP.

Maybe I will look into the GO. But not before I can hold one in my hand and am convinced that it is not an ergonomic nightmare! :D

[Dagless]

Sorry chuck, didn't GTA start on PC?
He also said that only a PS3's resolution could fill that large display... I wasn't aware only Sony had a 1080p output :rolleyes:. Why do these people say daft things?

Ooo Assassin's Creed 2. brb :D

[Taustin Powers]

"Agent", eh? This could be interesting. No details though?

[Dagless]

Final Fantasy 14, 2010? Uh...?

[MacRumorUser]

mmmmm....



"The PS3 will be the only place you can play Final Fantasy XIV when it comes out in 2010".....

which really means (I'd wager)

Japan gets FF XIV 2010 - PS3 only...
Everywhere else gets FF XIV 2011, but we wont mention 360 and FF XIV, in fact we will deny it until E3 2010. ;)



Controller....

"This is a prototype".

No it's a DILDO with a purple head :D

and it isn't as impressive as the M$ NATAL camera peripheral thing.

[Dagless]

Maybe not as impressive but certainly more applicable to games. That actually looks pretty decent. Just hope the final controller looks nothing like the prototype one :D

FF XIV does look nice though. I think I prefer that look over XIII.

So many definite buys this E3 :(

[MacRumorUser]

Maybe not as impressive but certainly more applicable to games.

Yeah they said that about Wii remote originally too. So basically PS3 now gets frickin Wiggle and a bunch of casual games ;)

[sikkinixx]

FFVII on psn <3

[MacRumorUser]

ModNation Racers looks OK too.


Edit tool looks a lot like Trackmania & Rollercoaster Tycoon 3's ba**ard child.
I'll buy it as I like creating games.....




Same old trailer for ICO / SOC sequel..... Bit of a let down.

spoke too soon..... gameplay footage too in there. Another MUST HAVE!

[Dagless]

Is that a giant Alsation chicken? :D

[MacRumorUser]

^ LOL. I thought the same thing..




Finally some GOfW3 action.

"Possible only on PS3" = "because it's a Sony game"...




My problem with the majority of E3 announcements is this.
Most of the TOP titles are 2010. So what's happening 2009 ?

[twoodcc]

so is there a slim PS3? what about GT5? (sorry, i'm at work)

[Hellhammer]

so is there a slim PS3? what about GT5? (sorry, i'm at work)

Yup, there was a video about GT5, looking good. No PS3 slim, just ended

BTW GoW3 looks so ****ing amazing can wait for March 2010

[MacRumorUser]

GT5 just short trailer, no demonstration.

No Slim PS3 announced. They'll probably save that till Tokyo game show.

[takao]

sony showed lots of great games but also lots of 2010 games

oh and final fantasy 14 has the small subtitle "Online" .. which is my guess makes this an MMPORG

psp go for 249 euros ? = epic fail
(though the psp games looked great)

the biggest laughs:
1. sony announcing motion controller and demoing archer shooting just as wii did just 2 hours ago ;)... also the colored ice cone design ? microsoft sure looked better there

2. sony annnouncing a kart racing game the day after microsoft announces a kart racing game
so both realized at the same time that they need a mario kart clone ?
though the sony one with the level editor looks nice

3. no price drop for the ps3 ?... what ? 379 is still too much for a video game console even if it comes with lots of available games

[NoSmokingBandit]

Yeah they said that about Wii remote originally too. So basically PS3 now gets frickin Wiggle and a bunch of casual games ;)

Development costs for the ps3 are probably still too high to warrant shovelware crap.

[sarcosis]

That was much better than the Nintendo presser, but I don't think quite as good as the Microsoft presser. I think it would have been better if half the stuff didn't leak.

Also, I think that the PSP Go! is over priced. True it has 16GB of memory, but does that justify the $50 royalty in this economy? Even though it is really slick looking? I'd say no. Price it at $200 and that sell alot better.

[Taustin Powers]

After all this time they still haven't learned that the market wants cheaper stuff right now, even for the price of cheapness.

No PS3 price cut?

A new PSP that's more expensive than the old one?

Are you kidding me? Do they not WANT to sell too many systems?

:confused:


EDIT: Other than, pretty good conference. Don't care much for the motion wiggly thing, but the kart racer looks really cool. And Uncharted 2, GT5, and God of War 3 are no-brainers. Where was Heavy Rain though? Ratchet & Clank?

[zap2]

Aww...I want the PSPGo! but for 249? (And it won't play my old UMD based games..which is fine, but its a clean break, without adding much new to the table)..but it doesn't add much for me....idk...PSP-3000 might be where its at!(along with a nice big memory stick!)

[JBazz]

I am excited over the new PSP Go. My niece has been wanting my PSP for a while now. I guess it is time to let her have it and get the new system.

[2nyRiggz]

Uncharted 2, MAG, ICO Project, GT PSP/PSPgo, GOD3 are must for me. they can keep the waggle stuff...I'm not impressed with MS/Sony waggle add ons but keep them games flowing.



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[Antares]

I salivate at some of these games. The Go looks and seems pretty cool. But I don't know if I want to get back into handhelds...and invest that much in a handheld.

In terms of the press conferences, all three put on great shows this year. I can now say this in terms of the conferences: MS < Nintendo < Sony

[e²Studios]

Uncharted 2, MAG, ICO Project, GT PSP/PSPgo, GOD3 are must for me. they can keep the waggle stuff...I'm not impressed with MS/Sony waggle add ons but keep them games flowing.



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2009 E3 belongs to Sony, they by far had the best show out of the 3. Hands down winner, nothing else even came close.

Don't forget about FF14, Agent (R* Exclusive game), MGS PSP, and the others you forgot in that post 2ny!

This is the Sony that gamers have come to expect. They came to the show and delivered.

[2nyRiggz]

^Actually I was to work so I was sneak watching it....I got screamed at twice for walking off the set:D

The Last Guardian....AWESOME to the 10th power:D (ICO/sotc fans know what I'm talking about)

That race kart game that looks like a fused between Little Big Planet and a racer is ACE...man did MM work on that?

FF14 shut a lot of fanboys up...I giggled a little watching that.

MAG is a MUST for me this year.

Lets Review the games for this year(Since people are forgetting them)

Uncharted 2
Ratchet & Clank Future: Crack In Time
Demon's Souls
Some other RPGs(White Knight, Tales etc)
Fat Princess
MAG...yummy
Pixel Junk Shooter
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

What more do you want in a year oh and don't forget the multiplatform games and the ones already released.

Sony did it big this year



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[sikkinixx]

Yay! Home at last! Time to watch the conference. From what i read on my ipod/just now, it seems usual business, nothing too earth shattering. Trico makes me very very excited, as does Uncharted 2.

PSP Go! price is what I expected, but still too much. Early impressions seem to back up the thought that the analog nub is just as uncomfortable as before. But GT-PSP and a new MGS is cool. After taxes etc, it's gonna be near $300... Thats more than a 360 and the same price as a Wii.

But MAG is meh with MW2/ODST this fall, as is FFXIV (online? GTFO with that crap) and I'm not huge on GOW, it's cool but nothing drool worthy.

PS3 Dildo looks really neat. Archery simulator FTW! Still... if the system doesn't launch with it, who REALLY cares? I don't wanna swing crap around to play Ratchet and Clank... (the subtle burn on MS was kinda funny). I think if Sorny had their conference first, it would have seemed all the more impressive (and had some pedo little boy to chat with)

And FFXIII <3 <3 <3

[NoSmokingBandit]

Im still trying to find words to describe the GoW3 trailer. I dont think a game has ever left me speechless before.

[zap2]

2009 E3 belongs to Sony, they by far had the best show out of the 3. Hands down winner, nothing else even came close.
.

Ehh....idk...I hardly think anyone was a hands down winner. Over all impressive, but PSPGo! is a big pricey at 249(I mean does a lot, but for 249, and no way to play old PSP games and not offering anything new?)

Honestly everyone brought some good stuff to the table

[sikkinixx]

Ehh....idk...I hardly think anyone was a hands down winner. Over all impressive, but PSPGo! is a big pricey at 249(I mean does a lot, but for 249, and no way to play old PSP games and not offering anything new?)

Honestly everyone brought some good stuff to the table

Agreed. A good show all around. Finally.

[Dagless]

Im still trying to find words to describe the GoW3 trailer. I dont think a game has ever left me speechless before.

Really? It was a big meh from me, so was that Unchartered 2 trailer (they both seemed way too scripted). But I suppose these are games you need to play.

[sikkinixx]

Why isn't FFVII up on PSN yet ? :(:(:(:(

[2nyRiggz]

^Don't know and honestly don't care about Final Fantasy but Uncharted 2 multiplayer is now LIVE(to download at least)....good gawd.



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[NoSmokingBandit]

^Don't know and honestly don't care about Final Fantasy but Uncharted 2 multiplayer is now LIVE(to download at least)....good gawd.



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I cant tear myself away from inFamous long enough to download the Uncharted Beta. Looks amazing though.

[jaw04005]

I wanted Sony to do something new to integrate the PS3 into the living room. So, this E3 was a bit "meh" for me.

Where's the music store? PlayTV or VidZone for the United States? TV show subscription service? Streaming video store? Netflix or Blockbuster integration? IPTV?

Not to mention software updates like New XMB? Standard voice chat?

This keynote was mostly about trying to renew (aka salvage) the PSP platform.

[sikkinixx]

I cant tear myself away from inFamous long enough to download the Uncharted Beta. Looks amazing though.

It's really fun. Looks a little rough right now though.

BTW, PSN is updated with E3 goodness (AND FFVII BABY!)

[NoSmokingBandit]

I just watched the motion sense section and i am really impressed. It makes Wii Motion Plus look like junk. Sony has good devs that wont eff it up too, so i have high hopes and high expectations.

[Dagless]

I just watched the motion sense section and i am really impressed. It makes Wii Motion Plus look like junk.

Wait, how does it do that then? Because from what I saw and know about both products they both have 1:1 motion. Sony's system can use the camera and overlay effects, but they can both certainly do that 'dodging around the room sword/gun fights'. I'd hardly call that junk.
Besides Sony (and Microsofts) systems are still being developed. What we get might be a lot less than what they're promising... Wouldn't be the first time this generation :D

[zap2]

The more I really consider the PSPGo! the more of a let down it is....they dropped UMD, which is great...but for what? We didn't get anything in return(like a 2nd analog stick!) And 249?


I'm thinking I'll just pick up a PSP-3000, and a nice memory stick. But I do sorta want that sexy slider! And it is so much smaller! Always a good thing there.

I'm conflicted!

[twoodcc]

i'm watching the sony conference now

[sikkinixx]

The more I really consider the PSPGo! the more of a let down it is....they dropped UMD, which is great...but for what? We didn't get anything in return(like a 2nd analog stick!) And 249?


I'm thinking I'll just pick up a PSP-3000, and a nice memory stick. But I do sorta want that sexy slider! And it is so much smaller! Always a good thing there.

I'm conflicted!

I need to handle one first. Gizmodo complains it's almost TOO small, and the nub/buttons aren't fantastic :(

[zap2]

I need to handle one first. Gizmodo complains it's almost TOO small, and the nub/buttons aren't fantastic :(

Yea, I'm troubled...and my hands are on the larger side

And then Kotaku gives the buttons a positive response

On the more positive side, the PSP Go's d-pad and face buttons—square, circle, triangle, X—feel more precise, more "digital" than the squishier controls on the original PSP. They feel really tight.

http://kotaku.com/5276210/psp-go-hands+on-impressions

I'd love to get my hands on a demo or something...I'd rather not wait until Oct, if I'm going to end up buying a 3000(my 1000 is on its last leg, Wi-Fi and USB support are both dead, and volume doesn't work unless headphones are plugged in..and its a PAL unit, while I'm in North America)

Oh, Sony...at least the system seems to have life in it yet! RE:Portable, LittleBigPlanet(old news, but I'm still eager)...heck I might even pick up GT:PSP and Metal Gear

[Signal-11]

I've been the first guy in line to get a lot of Sony gaming devices. When I was in grad school, my roommate and I camped out overnight at a Best Buy in the middle of nowhere West Virginia with a 150 other gamers. When the PSP was released, I had one shipped to me in the Sudan by a long, tortuous and circuitous route that went from (I kid you not) Tokyo, DC, Geneva, Dubai, Nairobi, then Kampala and eventually to Juba, South Sudan.

PSPGo? This time, I'll pass.

There's a couple things I want out of a portable PSP type gaming device and the PSPGo missed on several of those fronts.

1.) Big local cache. 16GB? Sorry, no. 30 GB would have been the beginning of acceptable.
2.) MS Micro? Repeating the same mistake since Beta.
3.) Single analog stick?!?!?!?

1 and 2, I know aren't as big of a deal for most other people but 3. Wow. Seems to me that more than any other feature, PSP gamers have been screaming for dual analog sticks/nubs.

I can forgive the other stuff but for me to be remotely interested in a PSP for 249USD, it needed dual analog. For a $249 device, it needs to replace my PSP, not supplement it. What about my library of 40 UMDs? If there's no way to get those onto my PSPGo, I don't see the point.

[macfan881]

loved the show even happier to hear Metal Gear Rising isnt just for 360 Metal Gear Peace keeper looks amazing for a psp game im intrested to see Little Big planet. GOW MAG Heavy Rain look amazing and there is a un announced PS3 exclusive being announced at 745 pst time tommorow

[MacRumorUser]

I know I'm going to get flamed but....

GOW disappointed me a little. I couldn't quite figure out why, but after some reflection I think its simply a case that GOW & GOW2 were so incredible and pushed the PS2 hardware so far into the stratosphere compared to everything else, that GOW3 on PS3 just looks simply like a higher resolution version. Now that's not a bad thing, but I just didn't get the impression watching it that this was in anyway, shape or form a NEXT GEN GOW3. It was pretty much same old, same old. No new mechanics, no new surprises, and just not as awe inspiring spectacle as I found GOW/GOW2 to be.











As for best show this year. I'd say Microsoft won it for me. Natal was the only thing on show that looked truly NEXT GEN / NEW / INNOVATION / THE FUTURE. Whether it works, ever lives up to it's promise - we will see. But it was the stand out moment of E3 for me. Sure Sony have some great games coming, but again in regards to 'exclusivity' of things like Agent and FFXIV then I've been around the block too long to believe blanket statements, especially ones that lack concrete details. "Available only on PS3 2010' does not mean it will never appear on anything else. I'm sorry but in Press Speech, Semantics DO count.

[takao]

As for best show this year. I'd say Microsoft won it for me. Natal was the only thing on show that looked truly NEXT GEN / NEW / INNOVATION / THE FUTURE. Whether it works, ever lives up to it's promise - we will see. But it was the stand out moment of E3 for me. Sure Sony have some great games coming, but again in regards to 'exclusivity' of things like Agent and FFXIV then I've been around the block too long to believe blanket statements, especially ones that lack concrete details. "Available only on PS3 2010' does not mean it will never appear on anything else. I'm sorry but in Press Speech, Semantics DO count.

for FFXIV: kotaku already mentioned that it will be also available on the PC for it being a MMPORG

i hate this press conference speeches with "exclusive" etc. only to find it out it's exclusive for a month,still gets a PC release...

[2nyRiggz]

in regards to 'exclusivity' of things like Agent and FFXIV then I've been around the block too long to believe blanket statements, especially ones that lack concrete details. "Available only on PS3 2010' does not mean it will never appear on anything else. I'm sorry but in Press Speech, Semantics DO count.

This statement goes for MS as well with all the "Only on Xbox360" talk going and we all see how that turns out.....so expect games like Splinter Cell Conviction to be on the PS3 6 months to 1 year later.


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[sikkinixx]

Fat Princess is hitting PSP as well :D

[Taustin Powers]

This statement goes for MS as well with all the "Only on Xbox360" talk going and we all see how that turns out.....so expect games like Splinter Cell Conviction to be on the PS3 6 months to 1 year later.


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I would love that. The game looks awesome. Finally another game that makes me jealous of xbox owners! :D It's really the only one though, now that Bioshock is on PS3.

[NoSmokingBandit]

I know I'm going to get flamed but....

GOW disappointed me a little. I couldn't quite figure out why, but after some reflection I think its simply a case that GOW & GOW2 were so incredible and pushed the PS2 hardware so far into the stratosphere compared to everything else, that GOW3 on PS3 just looks simply like a higher resolution version. Now that's not a bad thing, but I just didn't get the impression watching it that this was in anyway, shape or form a NEXT GEN GOW3. It was pretty much same old, same old. No new mechanics, no new surprises, and just not as awe inspiring spectacle as I found GOW/GOW2 to be.

GOW looked awesome, imo. The crazy battle in the background was sweet. The demo wasnt near as awesome as the trailer released a while ago where Kratos is fighting on the Earth Titan's back. Thats the video that makes GOW look next-gen.



As for best show this year. I'd say Microsoft won it for me. Natal was the only thing on show that looked truly NEXT GEN / NEW / INNOVATION / THE FUTURE. Whether it works, ever lives up to it's promise - we will see. But it was the stand out moment of E3 for me. Sure Sony have some great games coming, but again in regards to 'exclusivity' of things like Agent and FFXIV then I've been around the block too long to believe blanket statements, especially ones that lack concrete details. "Available only on PS3 2010' does not mean it will never appear on anything else. I'm sorry but in Press Speech, Semantics DO count.
Natal looked really glitchy when they guy was moving his avatar. They also didnt have very good software to demo it with. Sony's motion sense demo had great software to show it off.
I'm just remembering back to 2007 when the Xbots were screaming "its all about the games," and now Sony has a huge lead in software titles for the ps3.

[2nyRiggz]

Did anyone notice Playstation Store has changed...slight redesign, sounds and most importantly its FASTER. I downloaded RE: Directors Cut and The Last Guy and the store moved extremely fast...good work.

lets get this same sort of enhancements to PSN/XMB and I'm a happy camper.

Note: Uncharted 2 beta is really fun:D


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[MacRumorUser]

This statement goes for MS as well with all the "Only on Xbox360" talk going and we all see how that turns out.....so expect games like Splinter Cell Conviction to be on the PS3 6 months to 1 year later.


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Oh I agree completely. I wasn't just saying it about Sony but exclusivity full stop :)

[spyker3292]

loved the show even happier to hear Metal Gear Rising isnt just for 360 Metal Gear Peace keeper looks amazing for a psp game im intrested to see Little Big planet. GOW MAG Heavy Rain look amazing and there is a un announced PS3 exclusive being announced at 745 pst time tommorow

7:45pm? Ok, I'll watch out when I get home from work!

[racers]

Rock band Beatles and Modern Warfare 2, I'm a happy camper :D

[Taustin Powers]

and there is a un announced PS3 exclusive being announced at 745 pst time tommorow


So....did I miss something?

[Dagless]

New DDR game coming to consoles. This is moar like it, you can keep your guitar games... I want me some thinly veiled line dancing simulation. Surprised its not coming to the Wii. I'd pay through the nose for a good DDR Wii game (since it's in the living room opposed to my Xbox).

[Taustin Powers]

So who else thinks that ModNation Racers looks really cool? It's like a LittleBigRacer, only making the levels actually looks really easy and fun. I've always wanted another game like "4D Sports Driving"!

[2nyRiggz]

I'm actually interested in DJ Hero, Activision seem to have capture the feel of DJ'ing and the track listing looks cool. I'm reading a lot of negative comments about it because it is focused on Hip Hop/Pop.

Finally they have a game that where I can live out my DJ'ing dreams....not all of us want to be Rockers:D


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[Dagless]

So who else thinks that ModNation Racers looks really cool? It's like a LittleBigRacer, only making the levels actually looks really easy and fun. I've always wanted another game like "4D Sports Driving"!

It looks okay. The problem with games like this is all the tracks might look the same. I hope they have some really interesting track pieces and allow for insane amounts of variety otherwise one rubbish forest track is going to play just like another rubbish forest track.

But I hope the game itself plays really well (looks to) and that the pro-designed courses are decent. That's what I'm mostly interested in.

[MacRumorUser]

So who else thinks that ModNation Racers looks really cool? It's like a LittleBigRacer, only making the levels actually looks really easy and fun. I've always wanted another game like "4D Sports Driving"!

I'm interested. I can spend hours playing games like these as long as the editors are robust and easy to use.

Trackmania was fun, RollerCoasterTycoon3's editor is top notch, mix the two and add some cutesy peeps = ModNation Racers.


But as Jimmi says - as long as every track people create don't start looking identikit, that will be the real test.

[spyker3292]

Check it out! There will be some way to get some of your UMDs on your Go!

http://gizmodo.com/5278909/sony-to-offer-new-digital-copies-of-your-old-umd-games

I'm actually interested in DJ Hero, Activision seem to have capture the feel of DJ'ing and the track listing looks cool. I'm reading a lot of negative comments about it because it is focused on Hip Hop/Pop.

Finally they have a game that where I can live out my DJ'ing dreams....not all of us want to be Rockers:D

DJ Hero looks amazing!

[zap2]

That news on UMD to digital copies is interesting...wish we had some specifics, but it would be nice if we had firm details, so I could buy a PSP-3000 sooner rather then later(or know to wait)

[Signal-11]

Yeah, I just read the UMD news on Engadget. That's definitely a plus and removes one of my reasons not to buy. Still a few more left.

[Dagless]

Unforunately it doesn't sound as simple as it could be. I hope they fully announce the method of transferring games across soon, its definitely one of the reasons stopping me from getting a Go (as well as the M2 and ergonomics).

[Taustin Powers]

Has there been any word on battery life for the PSP Go?

[Dagless]

PSP Go price in the UK?

£ 229.99 (about US$ 370).
Can we say OUCH? Thats around the price for a 360 Elite and only a couple of games away from a PS3! Meh. Guess I won't be getting one now.

[Signal-11]

Has there been any word on battery life for the PSP Go?

I just read 5-6 hours.

I've been going back and forth in my head about this but at the end of the day, it's really a PSP in a slider form factor. Same SDK as the PSP. I have a hacked PSP that lets me carry around my games without the UMDs. I'd do $249 for a genuine PSP2 but for a gap product, I'm gonna pass.

[Taustin Powers]

I just read 5-6 hours.

I've been going back and forth in my head about this but at the end of the day, it's really a PSP in a slider form factor. Same SDK as the PSP. I have a hacked PSP that lets me carry around my games without the UMDs. I'd do $249 for a genuine PSP2 but for a gap product, I'm gonna pass.


Is that the same battery life as the current models? I kind of expected (hoped for) an improvement due to the missing UMD drive...

[Signal-11]

Is that the same battery life as the current models? I kind of expected (hoped for) an improvement due to the missing UMD drive...

Supposedly, that's the same as a PSP-3000.

Believe it or not, not running off the UMD doesn't seem to save that much more power. I notice very little difference when I run the same game off of the MS or from the UMD. Might depend on the game itself.

[Dagless]

It's got a shorter battery life because it's using a much smaller battery.

[Signal-11]

It's got a shorter battery life because it's using a much smaller battery.

I had read on Engadget that the Sony rep was saying to expect 5-6 hours, same as the PSP-3000. I don't have a 3000 - what's the battery life on that?

Now here's something I would definitely pay $250 for:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/05/psp-and-360-chatpad-hacked-into-laptop-albeit-for-very-small-la/

[jaw04005]

It looks like the PSP Go has a proprietary USB cable (unlike the PSP 3000), and different composite and component A/V cables than the PSP 3000.

Of note, Sony will also be shipping a cradle for it. And Joystiq speculates it's incompatible with most PSP accessories including Sony's GPS module.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/06/psp-go-and-buy-all-new-accessories/

[sikkinixx]

And that's a surprise how?

[jaw04005]

And that's a surprise how?

It is somewhat of a surprise considering all previous PSPs had standard mini-USB jacks.

[NoSmokingBandit]

I dont buy things that dont use standard usb plugs. There is absolutely no reason for anything to use a non-standard plug unless the company just wants to screw you out of money for a replacement cable.

[Dagless]

Unfortunately I think this looks bad for the PSP2, whenever it arrives. Will that too have this non-standard 'communication port'? Will it use M2 instead of a popular, universal memory card?

And the worst bit... Will it have no UMD too? :( I like me DD but when it comes to handhelds and consoles, physical media is it. I was late onto the PSP scene but I managed to buy up every decent game for less than £10 each, or traded from friends or whatever. This simply won't be possible with a DD only device.

[Taustin Powers]

I dont buy things that dont use standard usb plugs. There is absolutely no reason for anything to use a non-standard plug unless the company just wants to screw you out of money for a replacement cable.

Funny to read this on a website about Apple. ;)