It's Official - PSP2 (NGP)

Alright guys, here it is

the PSP2, or NGP as they called it.  Code name of course.

The Full Specs

• CPU: ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4 core)
• GPU: SGX543MP4+
• External Dimensions: Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludes largest projection)
• Rear touch pad: Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
• Cameras: Front camera, Rear camera
• Sound: Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone
• Sensors: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
• Location: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location service support
• Keys / Switches: PS button, Power button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Shoulder buttons (Right/Left), Right stick, Left stick, START button, SELECT button, Volume buttons
• Wireless communications: Mobile network connectivity (3G), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode), Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR （A2DP/AVRCP/HSP）

Also, because I don't see it in their notes, the main screen is also a touch screen as well.  The handheld will have graphics as good as a PS3, but the great thing about it is that any of your PS3 games are very easy and super quick to port over to the NGP.  With that, the system will allow you to continue your save from a game you were playing on the PS3 sort of like Steam Cloud.  They kept talking about how fast and easy it is to port so I know this is a big selling point for them; the idea of bringing a console experience to your hands without losing any quality and without spending too much time and recources.  Also, the ability for Sony to be making software for Android and PS1 titles for that as well.

All around, the system is going to give Nintendo a good run for their money, but they have not yet put a price or date on this baby yet, and a lot of cool stuff they showed didn't say anything about them being for sure on the system.  However, it seems as though a lot of really good developers are running with this so expect some good support to boot.


My only concern is that with all of this super 3G and OLED screens and uber tech, how will the battery even hold up?  Also, OLED screens aren't the greatest with lifespan but who knows, with it being so small and not on as frequent that might not be a problem.  But, with the 3DS's battery being this big an issue with folks, I see this being a decent hurdle for Sony.


All in all though, this device looks very impressive.  Expect to see some great things this holiday.


-Eddie


Source for info - Kotaku (sigh)


Edit - It looks like the NGP's battery life will be the same as the PSP 3000 with about 4 to 6 hours of play.