+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 11, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) A new PSP isn't likely to come any time soon. However, that hasn't stopped this designer from making his own concept design. We have to admit, this is really quite attractive. When closed, the unit looks very iPhone-esque, with a sexy PlayStation button that would act like the PSP's "Home" button. When slid open, the unit reveals a D-Pad, two analog nubs, and the face buttons -- all in a super-slim case. We know it isn't real, but we want it! Perhaps, the next generation of PSP will look something like this. Source: http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/02/11/this-f...design-is-sexy/ Ok it isn't news as such, but boy that thing is sexy! Do it Sony, and then charge an arm and leg for it... :( The buttons would probably be difficult to use, but the concept could be tweaked (like this mockup though, the original PSP should of had 2 analog sticks IMO). Edited February 11, 2008 by Audioboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Frog Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Looks good, but I don't like how the screen is on the outside. A flip would probably keep that screen in much better condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salis Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wow..that is really awesome. Sony should just do that id buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxbash5000 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I think it looks like a poorly designed Gameboy SP ripoff. -Dax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted February 11, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wow, that looks really good. I can't tell if it's a real mock up or a rendering though. Scratch that, it's a rendering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Don't like where the L/R 1+2 buttons are. But otherwise, (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamX Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I agree on the L & R buttons - they look uncomfortable. Also, the screen looks larger than the original (but still clear) and there are, as you said, 2 analog sticks. These are welcome additions, but wouldn't make sense for an refresh to the PSP. It would be unfair to early adopters and would be hell on developers - develop lower resolution games? plan for 1 or 2 analogs sticks? If this were maybe a concept for the PSP 2.0, I'd be behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) Looks good, but I don't like how the screen is on the outside. A flip would probably keep that screen in much better condition. If they used a glass like the iPhone does it would be fine. That things damn near impossible to scratch. Edited February 11, 2008 by Xero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted February 11, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 11, 2008 I probably wouldn't ever get one, but that surely does look real sleak and nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 11, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 11, 2008 I agree on the L & R buttons - they look uncomfortable.Also, the screen looks larger than the original (but still clear) and there are, as you said, 2 analog sticks. These are welcome additions, but wouldn't make sense for an refresh to the PSP. It would be unfair to early adopters and would be hell on developers - develop lower resolution games? plan for 1 or 2 analogs sticks? If this were maybe a concept for the PSP 2.0, I'd be behind it. I'm sure that is what the creator is aiming at. There's no ways something remotely like this would be a PSP (1) revision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted February 11, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 11, 2008 it does look nice, but i'd like to try it out before i bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoJD Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Don't really like it. The controller part looks too "1999" with the plain plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'd buy it. And lol @ "unpractical". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbicious Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I think it'd be great for the other functions like web-browsing, but not too great for gaming. Of course, that's just my idea - I'd have to try it out to prove that it was ergonomically uncomfortable (looks kinda squished IMO). Is it just me, or does the PSP Slim not have that clear Playstation button? It looks quite similar to the PS3 button. That'd be a great way to implement PS3 functionality in there, no? Not to mention, that's a pretty amazingly rendered picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'd buy that in a heartbeat as long as there was some way to protect the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted February 11, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 11, 2008 i think if it had a nice hand mold then yea :) AND maybe some sort of fancy custom firmware with a touchscreen... web browsing on that would be cool :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalE Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 That looks amazing! I'd definitely buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 HTC can build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I would definitely purchase one of those. Very Mylo like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nah, I'm definitely not a fan. It just looks too plain... a bit like a brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2008 that looks sick! I dont care if microsoft, sony or nintendo made that, I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'd buy it, but the L1,2 and R1,2 look uncomfortable like others have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 If you have lots of money, pay Ben Heckendorn to make you one! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamhook Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 That's a pretty cool design. I'd be happy to get one if it came out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I think that guy is on the right track with that model, but some fine tuning would need to be done for Sony to adopt it, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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