Sony Unveils "Next Generation Portable" In Japan

Get ready for a big hole in your pocket....

" I guess I may be of the old chain of thought, but if I want to do "serious gaming" I want to be at home on my couch infront of my TV. If I'm on the go the iPhone games of the world more then fit my needs. "

Looks incredible, although I'm not so sure about the back touch pad.  Seems superfluous, but we'll see what devs come up with.

" Fuck 3D.  Seriously. Just fuck it.   This is exactly what I want, a portable fucking console. "

As long as I can get a wi-fi version and it doesn't become a mini-PS3 I'm cool with it.  The PSP failed because it never had an identity until sales died off enough to make it become the odd RPG system.

Apparently this thing is on preorder at gamestop for 999.99 dollars.  I suppose Sony thinks I poop money.

its really nice. i am totally getting one!

I do most of my gaming on my PC, but sometimes when I want a more console-y style game I bust out my psp. I will most definitely be in line to get one of these mean motorscooters.
 
also...trophies 8)

Hated my PSP... But I'll buy it cause I'm an idiot. 

" Can you watch porn on it? "

I  simply can't justify a handheld gaming device that is not also a phone and I think I am far from being alone on this. That said, this is a pretty amazing device.

" Apparently this thing is on preorder at gamestop for 999.99 dollars.  I suppose Sony thinks I poop money. "

I think they always set that price when the actual price hasn't been decided yet.

" I  simply can't justify a handheld gaming device that is not also a phone and I think I am far from being alone on this. That said, this is a pretty amazing device. "

I'm willing to bet Sony is going to clear a lot of obstacles to development and take a shot at the App Store. If they can make an alternate revenue stream like that work, then they can price this thing close to the 3DS and cheaper than a lot of the touch devices. bridging the casual and core markets. Then again, I may be giving them more credit than they deserve.

i bet it will go for about 400-500$ in the begin then get lowered to 400-300 

If this hits at a 299 base model than I'm in at launch. But I think if it can still be under the price of an IPAD, it'll still sell well.

Looks pretty decent, and definitely a lot more refined than the older version of the Sony Handhelds. Just trying to decide whether there's a need for it in the market though?

Wonder how many bundles and versions Sony will put out within a year of this being out?  Im intrigued.  Start saving now and price won't matter too much by the time it comes out.  If it interacts with the PS3 games and as a bluray extension device, instant buy.  

Looks sweet! Hoping for more info, videos etc. soon 

Supposedly there is gonna be a model with and without 3g. If so the NGP that is wi-fi only will more than likely be cheaper than the 3g... kinda like the ipad i guess.  

It's official: portables now have faster processors than my home computer.

I read that it might cost between 300 and 350 dollars. if someone told me the ps4 would come in this form i would tell them they are lying.

A couple of developers (see: Activision and Epic) have stated that they'd like to have the NGP and PS3 versions of games play together. That would be really cool if while on the go you could play actual games with PSN friends and carry over saves/trophies/ranking to the home version when you get home.
 
I still need to see a decent price, $300-350 ideally, before I get seriously interested. As of right now though, this is looking like my next handheld console, and I think this is exactly what portable gaming needed too, tonnes of power, crazy inputs, potentially interesting social networking and connection to home consoles. Not to mention 99.99% of phone (iPhone and Android) based games are absolute garbage. Both the 3DS and NGP bring back the excitement of handheld gaming, for myself at least.

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" I'd buy it for $250 or even $300, but what are the chances of that happening? "

I'm hoping the price is in line with the PSP's when it launched.  Ah, hell.  Who am I kidding?

sounds expensive. i see myself getting a DS in the future

@hills. Me too I would like to know the expected price/

I'd say this looks like one hell of an awesome device. I'm definitely looking out for this in the future.

"@TheDudeOfGaming said:

" Can you watch porn on it? "

Not only that, but you can touch it from the front and behind. And also take dickpix with a front and rear camera. "

I'm in.  This was what I hoped the PSP Go would be.  I sure hope Sony doesn't lose it's shirt on this thing though.

When will they learn, if you restrict possible production boundaries, you force unconventional creativity!

"A couple of developers (see: Activision and Epic) have stated that they'd like to have the NGP and PS3 versions of games play together. That would be really cool if while on the go you could play actual games with PSN friends and carry over saves/trophies/ranking to the home version when you get home. I still need to see a decent price, $300-350 ideally, before I get seriously interested. As of right now though, this is looking like my next handheld console, and I think this is exactly what portable gaming needed too, tonnes of power, crazy inputs, potentially interesting social networking and connection to home consoles. Not to mention 99.99% of phone (iPhone and Android) based games are absolute garbage. Both the 3DS and NGP bring back the excitement of handheld gaming, for myself at least. "

Nintendo's missteps play directly into Sony regaining a foothold in the gaming market.

They need to make PSN games work the same as ipod/ipad apps do. I want to play Wipeout HD and Mass Effect 2 and have it work on both systems along with my saves and trophies always being linked between the to. If SONY did this they would already have loads of games at launch. *drool at the thought.*

Interesting, but I'm not really sure I'm interested in dedicated handheld gaming anymore.

The definitely went with the more extravagant approach didn't they? Still impressed though, depending on the price it's a probable buy.

I'm taking the cautious approach with both the 3DS and NGP. Going to wait a year or so until they start making bundles. The PSP had some great games but it died early. Hopefully the lack of UMD will keep the NGP afloat.

i am very tempted to purchase this on release date..... need to replace my Gen1 PSP

that thing is prodigious! Does it also play games? :P

If the games are awesome I will buy one. I expect the price to be $349 but if we're lucky Sony will release at the same price as the 3DS or just slightly higher (read: $299).

The device's design has grown on me and it is certainly impressive. I can't wait to see more games unveiled at E3 later this year.

I can't believe I'm about to say this...but I'm actually excited about the PSP2 (NGP). Hopefully Sony can get it right this time.

I know If they made it a game system and a phone, it would be good at neither, but I really loved my Sony Ericsson W810i phone, and the thought of it successfully mating with a PSP is one of the few things that might tear me away from my iPhone. Oh well.

Game ownership check for my UMDs is vital. Do something about it Sony engineers!
I can't go running around with 2 generations of PSP in my pocket :1

" Can you watch porn on it? "