Sony UK boss confirms smaller, lighter PSP in the works UPDATE

[Raven]

Originally Posted by qj.net

March 13, 2007 - After all the rumors and speculation, a [Only registered users can see links. ] exec has finally gone on record to say that [Only registered users can see links. ] of Sony's PSP handheld is in the works.

According to GamesIndustry.biz, SCE [Only registered users can see links. ] managing director [Only registered users can see links. ] told an invited audience of press, teachers and education specialists at the national launch of Sony's PSP in Education initiative that the current PSP is just the "first iteration", and that a "smaller, lighter" system will be introduced in the future.

Maguire also said that any redesigns would not affect the PSP's screen, which is apparently "fixed." Judging by Sony's track record of cutting the size and cost of their redesigned consoles since the [Only registered users can see links. ] was first introduced, a redesigned PSP could also presumably carry a lower price tag.

Following Maguire's statement, a Sony spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz that apart from [Only registered users can see links. ], [Only registered users can see links. ] are currently planned for the PSP. "In the longest term, of course we are always looking at ways to continue our platform development," said the spokesperson, "and this normal business practice is what Ray was referring to."
UPDATE (May 15, 2007): We were informed by QJ reader whoelse about a report at PSPGen regarding the "lighter and smaller PSP" allegedly in the works. Apparently, French magazine - The Official Guide of the PSP, has picked up this piece of info causing a bit of resurgence in this rumor.

As of now, there's still no new and official information about the "PSP Light" from the Sony camp. As always we will keep you posted about this matter, but for now, feel free to check out [Only registered users can see links. ] and have your trusty Babelfish and Google Translate ready if you don't understand French.

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[Bex]

I know this has been rumoured for quite some time, and I guess everyone knew it would eventually happen, cuz, heh, its Sony lol

Im happy with the size of my PSP though, so i'll probably stick with mine, but, will be interesting to see the design none the less - it may tempt me lol