Rumor: PSP-4000 an Aesthetic Revamp, Has Sliding Screen
by eXophase Mirror on Feb.23, 2009 at 12:34 pm, under Gaming, PlayStation Portable | Thread ID: 1640
Citing a well-placed source, VG247 is reporting that the PSP-4000 is indeed in development, echoing previous comments made by Eurogamer late last year.
This time, said sources offered a bit more in the way of details on the supposed fourth PSP hardware revision, revealing that it will be completely revamped aesthetically. One of the changes is a front-sliding screen. Inside, though, it’ll still be based on the same tech - meaning this is not PSP2.
An announcement regarding the PSP-4000 is expected to be made in the coming months, during either GDC or E3. The photo above is only an artistic representation of what the new PSP might look like, not the real thing, obviously.
Source: PSP-4000 has sliding screen, is “complete aesthetic overhaul” [VG247]
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February 23rd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Old picture is Old.
That picture was when the psp 1000 was out.
I will purchase a PSP again if its not a crappy update from the older version.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Maybe they should have used this pic..
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module2/78125/PSPboy__qjgenth.jpg
Design by Mod Soul lol.
Or this one http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5036/podbt9.png
The ds is getting a upgrade soon, I dont see why sony wouldent update there psp once again to keep up.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:51 pm
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module2/78125/PSPboy__qjgenth.jpg
Design by Mod Soul lol.
The ds is getting a upgrade soon, I dont see why sony wouldent update there psp once again to keep up.
Two flaws there.
That picture is a shop and is a horrible design.
The DS has already had its upgrade its out in Japan now just doesnt hit US for a bit.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
That picture is a shop and is a horrible design.
no shit sherlock LOL
that mod soul sure do suck
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
That picture is a shop and is a horrible design.
The DS has already had its upgrade its out in Japan now just doesnt hit US for a bit.
That above pic was made my madsoul(the guy who posted above me) it was a joke from the past.I forgot about the Dsi being out in japan already.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Not every article has a genuine picture of the product or news being reported on. :p
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
That picture is a shop and is a horrible design.
The DS has already had its upgrade its out in Japan now just doesnt hit US for a bit.
Lol :huh:
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:58 pm
That picture was when the psp 1000 was out.
I will purchase a PSP again if its not a crappy update from the older version.
If you click the source link it's made quite clear that the image presented is very similar to what the PSP-4000 may indeed look like.
In regards to the PSP-4000 in general. What in the flying fuck was Sony thinking when releasing such a miniscule and insignificant hardware update to the PSP known as the PSP-3000. Honest to god, are they mental? Every PSP user is going to have a different model each progressively lacking features. Stupid move Sony, stupid move.
If this 4000 has a second analog stick and gigabytes of internal memory, I'll buy it. Otherwise, Sony can take this hardware iteration and shove it up their ass. I'm not interested in unthoughtful rehashes.
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:03 pm
That PSP-4000 pic looks tight. Even though that is not the real thing, if it looks kinda like it, that is a definite buy for me. Looks perfect for watching movies
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Why are they still keeping the same 5 year old hardware? I want better quality games. I don't care as much for a sliding screen.
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Cuz sony are lazy asses.
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
If you want better quality games, you're better off nagging the game developing companies (Although I guess Sony falls into that category as well...). The PSP is alright in all seriousness, it's just the games for the most part aren't. There's very little uniqueness and very little innovation involved in any PSP game.
There's really not a single game in the foreseeable future (minus Resistance: Retribution, and FF: Dissidia) that's really worth getting for the PSP. I just checked out the PSP game line up on ebgames.com and the game list is pathetic. Sony needs to seriously push this product and provide some sort of incentive for quality games to be produced. The PSP can't carry its weight on its own.
In all truthfulness though, you're right. Why the fuck is Sony shelling out useless design rehash after useless design rehash, when what it really needs is some quality software to reinforce its device.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 pm
haha, dam yo, i kinda wish the psp was a lot more like that slider, i mean the controls would be a tad annoying like that, but overall it would be a better platform.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 pm
The hardware is five years old now. It's time for better hardware, and a different medium for games. That will get developers making games for it again, not another design rehash.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Just make the damn psp2 already, we don't need more hardware revisions.
February 24th, 2009 at 1:42 am
The only way this PSP can succeed if it gets the attention of the casual gaming community, meaning going towards something the iPhone's done - independent developers. This will cause piracy to go down due to lower game prices and if it is profitable, bigger developers will eventually come and play. This is exactly what's happened to the iPhone.
It also seems that the new PSP will have a touch screen (since it's a sliding screen, why else would they have one?). Besides, which new device doesn't come with a touch screen nowadays? If it functions well and has improved internet functionality along with a better music and movie player, then it might get some PMP people to switch over. Sony needs to take the route Apple has taken. However, they can't lose the serious gamers. It's going to be tough to say the least...but they put themselves into this rut.
February 24th, 2009 at 1:56 am
The photoshopped version of the Original Gameboy (or GB Color) had me for a bit :blush:. The photoshopped version of the "iPSP" looks pretty dope to me, that'll be great. But, too bad it's all just .. fake.
I love your rant to yourself madsoul :P
February 24th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Prinny is an amazing PSP shit bricks. Play it NAO!
February 24th, 2009 at 2:12 am
You've played it too? I agree, amazing game. Hard as heck though, you'll literally want to throw your PSP around after a few hours with it. I have to force myself to take breaks from it before it reaches that level. It's games like Prinny that stop me from selling my PSP and getting an iTouch, along with the homebrew games and emulators.
February 24th, 2009 at 2:58 am
I had a friend, who that when I went to his house, he always had new controllers every weekend, due to him literally throwing them on the ground when being so mad. It was sort of funny.
February 24th, 2009 at 3:44 am
That'd be sick, I still have the original PSP haha
February 24th, 2009 at 5:23 am
I sold mine, not to long ago.
Im skeptical about buying a new PSP, seeing as sony has released 2 different series almost in the same year.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:37 am
This would be a PSP 2 not a PSP 4000.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Hardly if the inner hardware is all the same and the original UMD format is still intact. It would just be the same old PSP cept in a newer updated case. Not quite worthy of nabbing the "PSP 2" title.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:47 am
What I'm saying is that Sony would never do such a huge hardware change just for a hardware iteration. If they were going to do this it would be the design on the PSP 2.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
I think Sony was too busy making a Hannah Montana PSP, that's why there's no PSP 2 yet.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/02/lilac224092.jpg
Were they high?
February 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/02/lilac224092.jpg
Were they high?
It's just a paint job. I personally find it a great decision to try and appeal to even the female gamer.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
New colours will always gather attention... especially a colour geared towards female gamers. Sony needs all the customers they can get.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/02/lilac224092.jpg
Were they high?
I'm gonna go with probably not.
The Pink PSP-1000 sold very nicely for them. Why wouldn't they create a new colour to aim at female gamers?
So long as it isn't actually branded with Hannah Montana on the back I'm sure that one will sell well too, if it is branded though it's going after a very niche audience and will be a certain failure.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
The Pink PSP-1000 sold very nicely for them. Why wouldn't they create a new colour to aim at female gamers?
So long as it isn't actually branded with Hannah Montana on the back I'm sure that one will sell well too, if it is branded though it's going after a very niche audience and will be a certain failure.
I'm pretty sure the Hannah Montana fanbase would be more pleased with the DS than the PSP...
I just think the intended audience they're marketing at just isn't, well, fitting for them.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I just think the intended audience they're marketing at just isn't, well, fitting for them.
If the Hannah Montana fanbase would be better off with the DS then there's all the more reason for Sony to target that market. The fact that it's also a girl friendly colour is just a bonus then.
Edit: it's a risky move but I've given up any premonitions that Sony are still sane. They seem content to keep digging their grave so lets leave them too it.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I feel it will sell,I been talking to a few girls who have geek boyfriends and they would like a psp over a ds atm.There just looking for a few girl games before they pick it up,tho they whouldent mind god of war they much rather have Paton/fun games. I texted a few today telling up that lbp is coming to the psp they seemed kinda happy about it.
February 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
that mod soul sure do suck
Nah, i was merely explaining the second point at Vanden level.
The edit doesnt suck, its a fantastic shop just not something i see Sony doing lol.
February 25th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Check out this concept
http://www.concept-phones.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/psp2_design2.jpg
February 25th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I can never see that in the hand of a 12 year old, I whouldent mind using it tho in fact I would love it.
Kinda reminds me of this http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1945/final5se4ew.jpg
February 25th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I could easily see it in the hands of a 12 year old. My brother is 12 and would definitely love something like that.
10 and younger though? Maybe not
February 25th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I remember a time when the psp first came out thinking that there no way this can end up in the hands of kids. Tho and behold 3 years later and I see 7 years olds with Iphones,PSP,and a bluthooth.
Edit a bluetooth lol..
February 25th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
'A Bluetooth'?
I don't think age is really of concern to Sony... they already have a large portion of the consumer market backing the PSP franchise so any future releases will be well received no matter what.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Ouch.
Slasher, that would be an awesome system (physically) if they got it right.
Sony never really had problems in their design unit.
Just hardware they need to revamp, and with the UMD drive supposedly gone then I think they've started taking steps in the right direction.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Sony never really had problems in their design unit.
That generally holds true until I hear my inner geek scream "WHY THE F*CK ARENT THERE 2 ANALOGUE STICKS YET?!"
February 25th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
No kidding, eh?
I cannot even fathom why they didn't bother with 2 in the very beginning. That alone would probably give most games THAT much extra leverage and make them THAT much more enjoyable. Especially FPS's.