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Sony not thinking about PSP 2

December 11, 2008 in News comments 8

Despite rumours to the contrary, SCEE president David Reeves has said Sony currently has no plans for a second PSP. This is not to say it will never happen (despite headlines to the contrary), just that they seem to have their hands full at the moment and want to focus on the current generation of hardware.

The exec moved to debunk web reports which earlier this month claimed the firm had signed a memory chip deal for the device.

“No, there are currently no plans for a PSP2. I go to Tokyo quite a lot and no one has referred to it – I think they have their hands full at the moment,” he remarked.

Reeves said that Sony is instead focusing on continually improving the current generation of the handheld format. As Nintendo has done with the DS, which has transitioned to the DS Lite and upcoming DSi handheld, Sony has released upgraded versions of the PSP, which have reduced its form factor and added technology like a built-in microphone.

“We just launched the PSP-3000 so we are still focused on this generation of the platform,” said Reeves.
chautemoc via mcvuk.com »
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  • 0
    Newcloud Dec 11, 08
    that's a shame I would really like a PSP2
    • 0
      chautemoc Dec 11, 08
      Except you might get one?
  • 0
    Capn Droid Dec 11, 08
    The Photoshop looks disgusting, to be honest.

    Anyways, The next Nintendo handheld not getting any competition would be nostalgic, unless Microsoft decides to cook something up.
    • 2
      BANDITO ATTACK Dec 11, 08
      microsoft should, indeed, cook something up.
      • 0
        Capn Droid Dec 11, 08
        Who knows what that'd be like, to be honest. A handheld device that won't fit in your hands?
  • 0
    The New Era Dec 11, 08
    How sad, this disappoints me, you always have to hate it when a respectable company fails to deliver. A second psp could have had so much potential, giving the success of the first.
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    Arikardo Dec 12, 08
    Hopefully we will see a 'PSP2' in the future, however in terms of graphics and games it is ahead of the DS and the DSi, the PSP is more of a serious gamers handheld whilst the DS and DSi are aimed more at children.

    And a Microsoft handheld would be impressive, i heard rumours years back that they were planning one but we are yet to see.
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    Livewire_19 Dec 12, 08
    I find it hard to believe anything Sony says any more, like when they were denying a PS3 price cut for March, you know they're probably going to drop the price in April or Febuary now that that info leaked.

    I'm sure Sony is a long way into the process of making a PSP 2, it would be stupid of them not to make it.
    All these things Sony says are lies to keep people buying consoles, and to keep people from waiting till they are cheaper or better. It would be stupid of them not to lie, and say when there was upcoming price drops and hardware changes.

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