 01-06-2004, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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Well, I had nothing better to do so I am going to type up an artical about the PSP that I found in my GamePro magazine. Quote: This month's secret word is "convergence." Cell phones that are secretly game machines that double as DVD recorders that are actually robot maids that, in secret, play pirated games on themselves while making long-distance phone calls. You know, convergence.
The big question:How do you cram tons of functionality onto one tiny handheld device without making it into a Seussian nightmare? Sony recently unveiled an intriguing concept model for its upcoming PSP handheld system that, at least in its prototupical form, is as sleek, stylish, and un-stupid-looking as you can get. While it will, of course, play games with what's touted to be PS2-level processing power (and stored on 1.8 GB discs), it will also be able to play MP3s and DVD-quality movies; Sony has even hinted at the possibility of telecommunication, meaning the PSP might have some sort of cell phone built in to seal the deal.
Cool as that sounds, convergence always comes at a price. Some complaints have already been levied against the mock-up (and that's all it is right now, just a mock-up) that having the buttons and analog pad be flat against the surface is hardly ideal for gaming, even if it does make for a cooler-looking system. And recent speculation among some Japenese developers is that the PSP will cost upward of $400.00.
Is this what gamers really want- a game sustem that costs more and sacrifices optimal gaming in favor of a cool exterior and some multimedia gadget bonuses? As long as the games are good, the gamers will follow. And this is Sony we're talking about. You do the math. | Source: GamePro February Issue #185- Star Dingo |
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