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Rumor: PSP 2 happening, will have insane processor thing photo

Uh oh. Someone from Sony may have spilled some big beans. Eurogamer Spain believes they have documentation for the next-next PlayStation Portable. We’re not talking about the PSPgo. We’re talking about the PSP 2.

According to the documentation, the PSP 2 will use a quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP chip from Imagine Technologies. Eurogamer proper has likened the chip to what is inside Apple’s new iPhone 3GS except with more cores. Apparently this bad boy, through either voodoo or science, will be able to crank out Xbox-style visuals and speeds. Talk about a tech jump for handhelds.

We wouldn’t get too excited yet; the PSP 2 won’t be due out for a bit. Sony still has to convince consumers that the 250-dollar price tag for the eightieth PSP reboot (the PSPgo) is worth it. Plus, technology changes constantly. Next year at this time we might be sucking down dinner pills, living on Mars and enjoying Gatorade milk. That quad-core thing might not survive the year without being trumped by something better, smaller or faster.

Just keep this under your hat, folks and file this away as rumor for now. But wow, wouldn't it be swell to rock out on a handheld that could handle Halo: Combat Evolved or Azurik?

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Sexualchocolate's Avatar
Sexualchocolate at 07/07/2009 08:43
Sold. Want.

I'm gonna get a PSPGo for sure, and a PSP2 when it comes out.
Black Nexus's Avatar
Black Nexus at 07/07/2009 08:43
Gatoraid milk? Who would drink that?
Controllersaurus's Avatar
Controllersaurus at 07/07/2009 08:47
Who wouldn't drink that...serial killers that's how.
Diverse's Avatar
Diverse at 07/07/2009 08:51
Only fit for a bio-degrading princess on a geopolitical stance on video games.
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 07/07/2009 08:52
I have no intention buying a PSPGo, and this rumor only strengthens my resolve. Spread the gospel!
Insanity Warden's Avatar
Insanity Warden at 07/07/2009 08:54
That is the UGLIEST handheld I have ever seen. If the PSP2 looks even REMOTELY like that, do not want.
whormongr's Avatar
whormongr at 07/07/2009 09:15
I want a pspgo but the tag is too high- when it drops I'll prolly get it
Captain Quincy's Avatar
Captain Quincy at 07/07/2009 09:17
Here's hoping for a second analog stick. lol
Autumn's Avatar
Autumn at 07/07/2009 09:31
That header image...i'm...blind now.
Lucky I can touch type otherwise mt typong woild be a medd/
Swizzler121's Avatar
Swizzler121 at 07/07/2009 09:46
when you say "xbox visuals" do you mean Halo 1 visuals or Halo 2 visuals? Because there is a huge difference.
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Doomsday Forte at 07/07/2009 10:37
Let's start taking bets on how pricey this thing's gonna be. I have a good feeling it'll hit $499 but a part of me wants to say it'll be $599 or higher. It has to be priced to compete with the iPhone/iTouch but Nintendo will probably totally undermine them both with a cheaper less powerful system at that...so it's hard telling. The Go being the price it is is baffling to me.

$20 on the PSP2 being hacked in a year, too. =P
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milkman05 at 07/07/2009 10:53
I'm sorry but that just looks like a Samsung TV with swollen legs.
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Holyetheline at 07/07/2009 11:13
I'm pretty impressed by PSP visuals for a handheld realm... xbox visuals are a leap above that!
Monodi's Avatar
Monodi at 07/07/2009 11:20
And suddenly it reads UMDs and SOny says something like "HURR DOUBLE SURPRISE WE WILL USE UMDS DURP DURP"
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Cowboy TTop at 07/07/2009 11:23
I feel that while such specs would be cool, Sony's insane pricing would kill it for me. If PSP Go! isn't reasonable in price, no chance I'll see this.
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psycho terror2 at 07/07/2009 11:43
so it's going from PS2 style visuals and speeds, to XBOX style visuals and speeds? that's not really impressing me.
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CBunn at 07/07/2009 11:59
Well, it's way past due, since the portable gaming hardware was outdone by a fraking phone around one year ago. If it's just "close" to the new iPhone, I'll go with the phone, as carrying less is a huge bonus for me.

Also, I never understood people who buy the iPod touch. Then carry a phone with it
Elsa's Avatar
Elsa at 07/07/2009 12:34
... only if they add the second analog stick...
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 07/07/2009 12:37
CBunn: Well, there's the fact that AT&T sucks. Horribly.
DaedHead8's Avatar
DaedHead8 at 07/07/2009 12:39
@CBunn

Maybe they don't want AT&T to be their cellular provider?
393924's Avatar
393924 at 07/07/2009 13:22
I'm going to call it right now.

Sometime in 2010 Sony will release a firmware update for the PS3 that will enable emulation of the PS2 for all models. PS2 games will start to become available for download on the PSN. By fiscal Q4 2010 or early 2011 the PSP2 will be released at around 250-300$ with 2 analog sticks and will be able to play PS2 games purchased from the PSN.

Ok, maybe that's just what I'm hoping for... but I don't think it sounds too far fetched with what we have been hearing.
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BGFUSAB at 07/07/2009 14:01
I think Sony might be traveling down the road that has led them to so much trouble this generation again. I mean, I think its great to have a powerful new handheld but when Sony releases this supercharged systems the price point is prohibitively high and it loses out to cheaper fare that has a solid games library. I like my PSP but I wouldn't trade it for my DS and while I find this system intriguing I'm sure that its price point will keep me from picking it up. I think Sony may want to work on getting it's PSP house in order and work on expanding the number of gamers who have those rather than release an even more powerful, and more expensive system that is going to see lackluster sales.

I think Sony has already showed their ignorance with the PSPgo which is a great idea at a non-consumer friendly price. They can come out with all the powerful hardware they want but if it isn't priced right and there isn't a solid games library for the system no one will buy it. I suppose we'll find out what Sony is planning soon enough.
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Sir Unimaginative at 07/07/2009 15:42
Those will be some slick graphics. Hope they make up for the 90-second battery life.
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ParaParaKing at 07/07/2009 16:23
I'm not so sure about this processor. The processor in the PSP is about as fast as the one in a PS2, so this wouldn't be that much of an upgrade.
Timdabrat's Avatar
Timdabrat at 07/07/2009 16:57
Oh god, please don't let it be as ugly as that thing in the picture.
Woogity's Avatar
Woogity at 07/07/2009 17:27
And the battery will last 23 minutes.
Shoop's Avatar
Shoop at 07/07/2009 18:03
If it can play PS2 games like PSP can do PS1, and it has 2 analogue sticks I'll buy it day one. I don't think I'd even care if it had games of its own if I can play ps2 games on the toilet :D
Simmy's Avatar
Simmy at 07/07/2009 18:44
quad core processor - and you'd need a nuclear device to power it. Still if they can pull that off then I'd be very impressed.
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stanfy86 at 07/20/2009 17:35
seriously if sony doesnt integrate a 2nd analog nub onto it, they will get a big facepalm, and no $ from me....

Why have such a beefy portable console, and NOT have a second nub...

That being said, if it does have second nub support, and you are able to DL PS2 games on to it, then im sold....portable Zone of the Enders the 2nd runner anyone ?? :D
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