First PSP Concept Model

DarkMaster · 11-04-2003, 08:47 PM

In a presentation further explaining Sony's Transformation 60 restructuring plan, Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi showed one of Sony's first concept models for the PSP, its upcoming handheld game system. While the model isn't intended to represent the final product, it does show Sony's design ideas moving in some interesting directions.

Most conceptions of the PSP have envisioned a clamshell design like that of the Game Boy Advance SP, but this concept obviously favors a simpler, one-piece, horizontally arranged design. The Universal Media Disc loads into the back, and there's a loop for a handy carrying strap in one corner.

The perfectly smooth face certainly looks sharp, although it raises questions about the ergonomics of the directional control. It looks as if it would be pretty easy to slip your thumb off the smooth surface and hit the power button underneath it. This concept also seems to be missing the analog stick that Sony confirmed would be part of the unit earlier this year, unless there's some sort of pop-up analog controller on the left side.

This image provides more food for thought than facts upon which to base hard conclusions, however. We look forward to learning more odds and ends about the device leading up to its planned unveiling at next year's E3 exhibition.

From: 1UP.com

Cool stuff.

GiMpY-wAnNaBe · 11-04-2003, 09:15 PM

Dark Samurai · 11-04-2003, 09:28 PM

hey that actually looks pretty good

i thought it was going to be this

www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/PSp/PSpMain1.jpg

GiMpY-wAnNaBe · 11-04-2003, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark-Samurai

hey that actually looks pretty good

i thought it was going to be this

www.classicgaming.com/vcsp/PSp/PSpMain1.jpg

lol, funny you brought that picture up, thats the picture that originally was the PSP, it could play Playstation games and stuff, but the only reason Sony didn't want it as the Official PSP is because part of the CD was sticking out (in other words, u could have used it as a buzz saw if you needed to cut something)

CrOnO_LiNk · 11-04-2003, 10:51 PM

Damn, not bad. Looks cool, but not as sexy as the SP.

Null · 11-04-2003, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CrOnO_LiNk

Damn, not bad. Looks cool, but not as sexy as the SP.

are you kidding? that there would put SP to shame. makes SP look like a little brick sitting on a pile of dirt.

i dont think thats how it will end up looking. i think the buttons on that would be a little strange.

but if it did end up looking like that. that would be SLICK AS HELL.

Jonbo298 · 11-04-2003, 11:48 PM

Interesting. I wonder what the comfort level will be on this.....

CrOnO_LiNk · 11-05-2003, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Null

are you kidding? that there would put SP to shame. makes SP look like a little brick sitting on a pile of dirt.

i dont think thats how it will end up looking. i think the buttons on that would be a little strange.

but if it did end up looking like that. that would be SLICK AS HELL.

Hell no! It will never put the SP down, unless if Sony can come up with some crazy ports like FF7, MGS, GTA, and online support somehow... Then I'll agree with you.

Ace195 · 11-05-2003, 12:48 AM

*drools and starts to save money for the new psp*

bobcat · 11-05-2003, 03:28 AM

looks awesome!

Canyarion · 11-05-2003, 06:26 AM

Ehm... just wondering, is this thing supposed to play PSX games??

Cause it doesn't look like any CD would fit in.

Then of course, Sony wouldn't make money on the games, since most people already have PSX games.

Jonbo298 · 11-05-2003, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

Ehm... just wondering, is this thing supposed to play PSX games??

Cause it doesn't look like any CD would fit in.

No, because the PSP has its own format. Your probably mistaken that it can play PS1 games if its ported to the PSP.

Null · 11-05-2003, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CrOnO_LiNk

Hell no! It will never put the SP down, unless if Sony can come up with some crazy ports like FF7, MGS, GTA, and online support somehow... Then I'll agree with you.

you just totally changed the subject.

you were talking about looks. you said it didnt LOOK as sexy as the SP.
and the SP doesnt LOOK sexy at all. this LOOKS sexy, and therefor p uts the SP to shame. hands down.

now about features. i dunno yet. have to wait till its finished and they release every thing. IMO it will prolly have better features too.

The Duggler · 11-05-2003, 10:23 AM

Looks like **** if you ask me. And have you looked at the D-Pad?? How are you supposed to play with that thing?

Looks so much better...

Ace195 · 11-05-2003, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitram

Looks like **** if you ask me. And have you looked at the D-Pad?? How are you supposed to play with that thing?

Looks so much better...

*holds finger closely over the -rep button slowly moves away for the nüb*

that looks like **** it looks like something that my little brother made while the pSp looks Friggin HOT