Category — Playstation News and Games

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.

I have always been amazed by people’s reactions on the much rumored Microsoft Xbox 720’s development which seems to be really true after all.  This is the expected contender for Sony’s much awaited Playstation 4 which we talk about in our previous post.  Actually, it’s not at all surprising to me that companies as big as Microsoft would plan ahead of itself when it comes to new product development.  It’s normal.

As it is in every major business strategy, Microsoft wants to position itself to become the gaming console powerhouse of the future while it takes the lead and still dominate desktop operating system industry.  (Wait till Google awakens and come up with its own Google OS.  That’s should be an exciting battle.)  This move to develop new and better version of its current gaming console, Xbox 360, is far from astounding.  It ought to be expected.

More importantly, Microsoft recognizes that being ahead of the game isn’t always a guarantee to success.  It’s careful planning and strategic coupled with discreet execution behind competition’s back that will give Microsoft the competitive edge and advantage over its rivals.

Microsoft recently posted on its website a need for a new Program Manager for its Halo Studio Team.  From this we can deduce that they should really be working on Halo’s next installment - Halo 4.  This announcement obviously gives us an indication that Microsoft was indeed planning for Xbox 360’s next successor - touted to be the Xbox 720 because of the high expectations, from a gamer’s standpoint, for the next level Halo 4.

Whether you believe this all to be true or just plain rumor, here is the link to Microsoft’s hiring announcement. You decide.

Microsoft Xbox 720 VS PlayStation 4 is surely coming.  The only question is, who will launch first?  And what about Nintendo?  Oh well, this is all gonna be exciting!