Category — Gaming Consoles

PSP Go

Sony is popular for its Play station games (PSP) games in worldwide. By the end of this season, Sony will be launching its new version of PSP model number PSP-N1000. The PSP Go also called PSPgo or PSP go is a version of the PlayStation Portable handheld video game console to be manufactured by Sony. It is scheduled for release on October 1st, 2009 in Worldwide. It was revealed prior to E3 2009 through Sony’s Qore VOD service. Although its design is significantly different from other PSPs, it is not intended to replace the PSP 3000, which Sony will continue to manufacture, sell, and support.

Games in 2009 for Sony PSP Go
Unlike its predecessor, this latest PSP Go does not feature a UMD drive, so games are all downloaded from the PlayStation Store. While other PSP models have included the ability to run games and demos downloaded from the PlayStation Store, the PSP Go is the first for which this is the only means of distribution.

There are 3 ways to go to the PlayStation Store. The PSP Go can directly download to itself, or users can also download then transfer the games from a PlayStation 3 or the Media Go software on Windows based computers.  All current downloadable PSP and PlayStation games available for older PSP models will be compatible with the PSP Go.

2009 Sony PSP Go Console Review of Features
The Sony PSP go processor has 333MHz power. It does not feature a UMD drive but instead has a huge 16GB of internal flash memory to store games, video and other media. This can be extended by up to 32GB with the use of a Memory Stick Micro (M2) flash card. Its weight of 5.6 ounces makes it 43% lighter and 56% smaller than the original PSP-1000, and 16% lighter and 35% smaller than the PSP-3000.

It has a 3.8″ 480×272 LCD panel compared to the larger 4.3″ 480×272 pixel LCD on previous PSP models. The cool screen slides up to reveal the classy main controls. The overall shape and sliding mechanism are similar to that of Sony’s mylo COM-2 internet device. Unfortunately, the PSP Go’s rechargable battery is not removable or replacable by the user.

The Sony PSP Go will have 16GB of built-in flash memory, and it’s expandable via a Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot. In addition Wi-Fi support, the PSP Go adds Bluetooth capability to the Sony handheld platform for the first time. The PSP Go features built-in wi-fi, but no longer uses a standard USB A-to-Mini-B cable common with many devices. Its have Built-in stereo speakers and microphone which is really cool.

Sony PSP Go. Go get one for yourself too.

Rumor has it that Sony is now officially working on a PlayStation 4 (PS4) as Microsoft is secretly readying a new Xbox to succeed the Xbox 360.

Speculators are betting that the next “Battle of the Console” will be held around 2011-2012. Analysts believe that there is a potential that these new consoles will be named Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.

Processor for PS4 should be extremely fast with expected future-proof technology enhancements in the areas of wireless gaming and graphics rendering.

If the PS4 is a revamp of the PS3, we’re likely to see some obvious technology upgrades – Superpower processors, 802.11n to replace the existing 802.11b/g chipset; an external power supply (to reduce the size of the box and to improve cooling); a massive hard disk; new graphics processor and an increase in the onboard memory.

The memory architecture in the PS3 splits 512MB equally between graphics and application use and it’s been suggested that this limits developer freedom. You’d expect the PS4 to address this issue, giving developers more dedicated memory in which to load game levels. Although it’s worth pointing out that the PS3 (and any future Cell-based consoles) can use the SPEs for maths-intensive tasks like physics.

Like any Xbox 360 replacement, the PS4 is also going to have a much bigger hard disk. This will be in readiness for a wealth of downloadable content that will include games, demos, music, movies and TV shows. A terabyte HDD isn’t out of the question.

And what about the Blu-ray?  It is highly speculated that the PS4 wont need any.  By that time, digital hubs of the future will run games worldwide as seamless as we do in our local area network.

When will it launch?  Based on experience, Sony normally has a 10-year life cycle for its console.  If history will repeat itself, then we are looking at 2016.

Not bad to talk about it today.  At least its a good subject to talk about when all of the unknowns are seemingly impossible to attain.