Ample details on slimmer PSP

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MTV News' Stephen Totilo managed to snag a [Only registered users can see links. ] on the PSP 2000 (that's what they're calling it internally) from SCEA's head of marketing for the PSP division John Koller.

All future PSP titles from Sony will utilize the upgraded 333MHz clockspeed, reportedly without a hit on battery life, said Koller. A second thumbstick was considered, as was (briefly) a built-in hard drive instead of Memory Stick. Both ideas were ultimately turned down.

The upcoming PSP title [Only registered users can see links. ] was originally going to be downloadable via the [Only registered users can see links. ], but Koller said they went with UMD because it was a "very rich game." Original, downloadable PSP titles should be coming in the next six to eight months, he said.

The camera may get some specification changes before its North American release. The GPS attachment is expected to hit US shores in the next 10 to 12 months. As for the TV tuner, there are no plans for release it outside of Japan.

Check out Totilo's article for more information, including Koller's assertion that Sony had nothing to do with famed hacker [Only registered users can see links. ] retirement.

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[Momma Bear]

So here we go again with Japan getting things we Americans won't. It's all good, I am wondering though with all this news and hype they are feeding us...will it really be worth it once it comes out and can we MOD it?!?!?!?!

[englishtrog]

i think it will be worth it as new toy, but modding might be a different story. i am just looking st past modders, nothing has held them back. it might not be straight away but eventually..........

[Bex]

Japan, Japan, Japan


I think, if they'd gone with second analogue nub, and hard drive, instead of turning it down, a lot more people would buy it, who already have a PSP.
Although, i guess too many unsatisfied customers then, cuz too soon.


I kinda want this, but, i doubt i'll get it. Its like the PS2 slim, only difference was size, and built in infra red, my PS2 did just fine, but this, theres a few more upgrades to the hardware which is like hmmmm
Meh, i'll stick with my 3.40 OE A PSP
Cant get the blue PSP slim here, so meh