Posted Feb 01, 2007 at 10:02AM by Max F.
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Sony Computer Entertainment hopes to boost PSP sales. Analysts are expecting a package of new PSP online services to be revealed in the middle of March of this year. Also, analysts are expecting a tie-up with a major ISP like Yahoo!. To promote the PSP as a more user-friendly device capable of downloading films, television shows, and back-catalogue PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The changes could allow users to download games and other content anywhere the PSP can be connected to a WiFi network. |
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by CSFFlame - 2007-02-01 |
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» welp
"PSP as a more user-friendly device capable of downloading films, television shows, and back-catalogue PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The changes could allow users to download games and other content anywhere the PSP can be connected to a WiFi network."
But it can't do anything like that, except maybe the PS1 part. Everything else either is false or doesn't work like advertised.
"PSP as a more user-friendly device capable of downloading films, television shows, and back-catalogue PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The changes could allow users to download games and other content anywhere the PSP can be connected to a WiFi network."
But it can't do anything like that, except maybe the PS1 part. Everything else either is false or doesn't work like advertised.
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Re: MickMog - 2007-02-01 |
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» thats what theyre PROPOSING!
its a proposed improvement in psp services, not what we have at the moment . u KNOW this means an emulator for ps2 coming soon dont u ;-)
its a proposed improvement in psp services, not what we have at the moment . u KNOW this means an emulator for ps2 coming soon dont u ;-)
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Re: me (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» no
"u KNOW this means an emulator for ps2 coming soon dont u ;-)"
uhh... no it doesnt. its impossible
"u KNOW this means an emulator for ps2 coming soon dont u ;-)"
uhh... no it doesnt. its impossible
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Re: PimpMaster (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» Yeah
PSP cpu is too weak to emulate the PS2, ever.
PSP cpu is too weak to emulate the PS2, ever.
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Re: some random guy (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» 'it's impossible'
just because its not there yet doesnt mean its never going to happen. the n64 emulator was unheard of back in the day and yet it was released. ps1 emulation was speculation not too long ago...
PimpMaster said : 'PSP cpu is too weak to emulate the PS2, ever.'
Don't underestimate the cpu potential of the PSP ;)
just because its not there yet doesnt mean its never going to happen. the n64 emulator was unheard of back in the day and yet it was released. ps1 emulation was speculation not too long ago...
PimpMaster said : 'PSP cpu is too weak to emulate the PS2, ever.'
Don't underestimate the cpu potential of the PSP ;)
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Re: some random guy (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» one more thing
sorry i forgot to mention in my last post: ps2 titles can be ported to the psp instead of being emulated. i think that is what sony is aiming at...
sorry i forgot to mention in my last post: ps2 titles can be ported to the psp instead of being emulated. i think that is what sony is aiming at...
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Re: PimpMaster (Unregistered) - 2007-02-02 |
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» yeah
Yeah that would be cool, but I will confidently say, EMULATING the PS2 on psp (where it's actually playable) is impossible. Even sony couldn't do such a thing. It makes me laugh that people think it's possible. I mean, even the PC has enough trouble emulating the PS2. You need to have high specs for it work well. The psp is just not powerful enough. So let it rest everyone.
Yeah that would be cool, but I will confidently say, EMULATING the PS2 on psp (where it's actually playable) is impossible. Even sony couldn't do such a thing. It makes me laugh that people think it's possible. I mean, even the PC has enough trouble emulating the PS2. You need to have high specs for it work well. The psp is just not powerful enough. So let it rest everyone.
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by Beckett (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» Ad annoyance
Did anyone else find it a bit misleading that in the ad they show someone apparently watching a movie in full screen resolution when Sony has made that impossible to do on the device? The only way is with homebrew, which Sony is fighting tooth and nail to keep up from using.
Did anyone else find it a bit misleading that in the ad they show someone apparently watching a movie in full screen resolution when Sony has made that impossible to do on the device? The only way is with homebrew, which Sony is fighting tooth and nail to keep up from using.
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Re: westcoastphilly (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» fullscreen video?
Umm.. yes, yes you can. it's called a UMD format movie.
besides... can you actually count the pixels on the screen (in the tv spot)? Using the stock player, I can play any size video ay a lower resolution in fullscreen. it's called stretch.
I understand what you're getting at, but on a technicality, you, sir, are incorrect.
Umm.. yes, yes you can. it's called a UMD format movie.
besides... can you actually count the pixels on the screen (in the tv spot)? Using the stock player, I can play any size video ay a lower resolution in fullscreen. it's called stretch.
I understand what you're getting at, but on a technicality, you, sir, are incorrect.
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by wttf (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» Homebrew enable?
Homebrew enable? becase look
"PSP as a more user-friendly device capable of downloading films, television shows, and back-catalogue PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The changes could allow users to download games and other content anywhere the PSP can be connected to a WiFi network."
PS2 titles? How? Homebrew going to be on? sweet
Homebrew enable? becase look
"PSP as a more user-friendly device capable of downloading films, television shows, and back-catalogue PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The changes could allow users to download games and other content anywhere the PSP can be connected to a WiFi network."
PS2 titles? How? Homebrew going to be on? sweet
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by Bastion (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» PS2
Wow!! If the PSP can play PS2 games it would be amazing!! Is it possible? It must be. My question is who actually said the quote on the PS2 games? In the article it says "analysts" not a Sony rep. They could be way off. By the way, where is that N64 emulator!!
Wow!! If the PSP can play PS2 games it would be amazing!! Is it possible? It must be. My question is who actually said the quote on the PS2 games? In the article it says "analysts" not a Sony rep. They could be way off. By the way, where is that N64 emulator!!
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Re: FlarePhoenix (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» N64? Psh..
It can't be done full-speed. The PSP doesn't have a large enough RAM to hold the cart rom, and thusly can't emulate the N64 properly. Now, someone could: a. add more RAM to a PSP through some modification, or b. wait for the PSP2. Otherwise, it's not going to happen.
It can't be done full-speed. The PSP doesn't have a large enough RAM to hold the cart rom, and thusly can't emulate the N64 properly. Now, someone could: a. add more RAM to a PSP through some modification, or b. wait for the PSP2. Otherwise, it's not going to happen.
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Re: LOLBBQ (Unregistered) - 2007-02-02 |
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» PS2
Another problem would be the size of the PS2 discs. Disc images can be upwards to 4-8GB per disc (single to dual layer). They'd have to impliment some uber compression and decompression techniques to get them to play on even 4-8GB memory sticks... unless they do happen to come out with PSPs with gigantic in size, but small and compact HDDs built in. I'd image that'd be a bit pricy.
Another problem would be the size of the PS2 discs. Disc images can be upwards to 4-8GB per disc (single to dual layer). They'd have to impliment some uber compression and decompression techniques to get them to play on even 4-8GB memory sticks... unless they do happen to come out with PSPs with gigantic in size, but small and compact HDDs built in. I'd image that'd be a bit pricy.
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by Pal (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» What?
The "Find Me" CMs were terrible. It's a gaming system with additional functionalities, not a multimedia device with optional gaming capabilities. It needs to sell games, not just the handhelds so that it can hold free photos.
Sony needs to sign more deals with publishers to release some killer games on the PSP. Include more support for infrastructure online games. Open up the PlayStation Store to PSP owners without the need of a PS3. They could also release a PSP2 next year with an improved battery, UMD reader, 512MB~1GB internal flash, slightly smaller screen to shrink the system, etc.
The "Find Me" CMs were terrible. It's a gaming system with additional functionalities, not a multimedia device with optional gaming capabilities. It needs to sell games, not just the handhelds so that it can hold free photos.
Sony needs to sign more deals with publishers to release some killer games on the PSP. Include more support for infrastructure online games. Open up the PlayStation Store to PSP owners without the need of a PS3. They could also release a PSP2 next year with an improved battery, UMD reader, 512MB~1GB internal flash, slightly smaller screen to shrink the system, etc.
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Re: chuck (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» no doubt
Those ads are rediculous. Whenever I see one, Im left wondering what the hell sony is thinking right now. I mean who is actually going to buy a psp to store photos on, when you can get a standalone media device (with built in storage) of better quality for cheaper.
The playstation tag is synonymous with games, and that's what most people are going to buy one for. Theres some good ones out there, IMO they should really focus more on that aspect, and get off this multimedia kick.
Those ads are rediculous. Whenever I see one, Im left wondering what the hell sony is thinking right now. I mean who is actually going to buy a psp to store photos on, when you can get a standalone media device (with built in storage) of better quality for cheaper.
The playstation tag is synonymous with games, and that's what most people are going to buy one for. Theres some good ones out there, IMO they should really focus more on that aspect, and get off this multimedia kick.
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by Plastikloser (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» What gamers want
The psp is more powerful than a PS1 but its stretching to come close to PS2 graphics. Can it come close, yes, is it hardware capable of exact emualtion, no. If it were ports would not take that long, they have to be reworked to try and look as good as the original (see teken, impressive). However many of the original PS2 games didnt take advantage of the power as most of todays top games do, so some of the earlier hits will probably was ashore as the psp could match those graphics.
But as many of you have arleady stated, the PSP is first and formost a gaming system. I bought mine because i liked the launch line up, not for movies or music. I use those functions quite a bit now, but i still play tons of games on it(i do a lot of importing, our market is always dry or lame). They need to stop dinking around, put out a better battery, make the sony online store avalibale to all PSP owners not just PS3, and make sure we can get any damn game we want from it. The japanese store looks a 100x better than ours, i want R-type leo damn it.
Better battery, Full resolution, Sony store full access, More great games(dual analog is a remake, im thinking about right now). Take notes people there will be a quiz later
The psp is more powerful than a PS1 but its stretching to come close to PS2 graphics. Can it come close, yes, is it hardware capable of exact emualtion, no. If it were ports would not take that long, they have to be reworked to try and look as good as the original (see teken, impressive). However many of the original PS2 games didnt take advantage of the power as most of todays top games do, so some of the earlier hits will probably was ashore as the psp could match those graphics.
But as many of you have arleady stated, the PSP is first and formost a gaming system. I bought mine because i liked the launch line up, not for movies or music. I use those functions quite a bit now, but i still play tons of games on it(i do a lot of importing, our market is always dry or lame). They need to stop dinking around, put out a better battery, make the sony online store avalibale to all PSP owners not just PS3, and make sure we can get any damn game we want from it. The japanese store looks a 100x better than ours, i want R-type leo damn it.
Better battery, Full resolution, Sony store full access, More great games(dual analog is a remake, im thinking about right now). Take notes people there will be a quiz later
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by DevilGun - 2007-02-01 |
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» erm
ps2 on psp?.. just remember the controller and think again about that...
ps2 on psp?.. just remember the controller and think again about that...
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by Advertising - |
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by Ha (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» hahaha
lol, what a stupid thing! We already can download psp-games so they don't have to bother. Like they're gonna make profit, don't make me laugh!
lol, what a stupid thing! We already can download psp-games so they don't have to bother. Like they're gonna make profit, don't make me laugh!
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by Creator of the psp1.5 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» check my pimped out psp
The original psp could not run ps2 games but if you email me i will give you a link to my psp1.5.
specs are:
384 mb ram
4 gb add on hard drive
twice as powerful processor
4x3 inch screen
this will be able to play older ps2 games. I can play most isos but newer games like rockstar's bully dont work.
email-Ichiro51zr@yahoo.com
The original psp could not run ps2 games but if you email me i will give you a link to my psp1.5.
specs are:
384 mb ram
4 gb add on hard drive
twice as powerful processor
4x3 inch screen
this will be able to play older ps2 games. I can play most isos but newer games like rockstar's bully dont work.
email-Ichiro51zr@yahoo.com
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Re: some random guy (Unregistered) - 2007-02-01 |
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» re
WOW! You must be some sort of leet programmer + micro-circuitry-electrician...
WOW! You must be some sort of leet programmer + micro-circuitry-electrician...
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Re: PimpMaster (Unregistered) - 2007-02-02 |
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» Cool, but not good enough
I'll give you props on the RAM upgrade (if it's true) but even a 666MHz CPU wouldn't come close to supporting a playable PS2 emulator.
I'll give you props on the RAM upgrade (if it's true) but even a 666MHz CPU wouldn't come close to supporting a playable PS2 emulator.
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by Audio_Fade (Unregistered) - 2007-02-02 |
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» Find Me ads
Jeez, take it easy! They weren't worshipping the commercials, just saying that they are a "good step"! Which I agree with; it's a great improvement over the talking rats & dustballs...or those thumb puppets...*shudder*
Jeez, take it easy! They weren't worshipping the commercials, just saying that they are a "good step"! Which I agree with; it's a great improvement over the talking rats & dustballs...or those thumb puppets...*shudder*
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by urmom (Unregistered) - 2007-02-02 |
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» fkyou
I don't understand why the fk this sony *****s don't use their fking head. it is extremely simple for sony to have the psp with tv output like a s-video out but no this fking idiots dont want the psp to be the most sell out device.
gay gay gay gay gay gay
why the fk didnt they add a more powerful cpu to the psp and more ram???? is cheap chit the price diff would be none
since a 800mhz and a 300mhz cpu is the same price.
and more ram sht sony ppl are so fking gay.
and what the hell are they waiting with the fking gps?
alot of ppl would buy the psp just for the gps.
plus wtf why are psp owner not allow to access the playstation online sht?????? god sony is gay. think about how many psp sony would have bee selling if they added all the things the psp is made for. psp would be sold out all over the world but noooo sony has to be gay and make us wait like if they were the only company in the world.
ps1 games for psp thats alot of games to add more to the psp.
I don't understand why the fk this sony *****s don't use their fking head. it is extremely simple for sony to have the psp with tv output like a s-video out but no this fking idiots dont want the psp to be the most sell out device.
gay gay gay gay gay gay
why the fk didnt they add a more powerful cpu to the psp and more ram???? is cheap chit the price diff would be none
since a 800mhz and a 300mhz cpu is the same price.
and more ram sht sony ppl are so fking gay.
and what the hell are they waiting with the fking gps?
alot of ppl would buy the psp just for the gps.
plus wtf why are psp owner not allow to access the playstation online sht?????? god sony is gay. think about how many psp sony would have bee selling if they added all the things the psp is made for. psp would be sold out all over the world but noooo sony has to be gay and make us wait like if they were the only company in the world.
ps1 games for psp thats alot of games to add more to the psp.
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