PSP 2 - Just a curiosity . . .

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The next version of Sony's PSP will sport an integrated digital video camera that will allow users to stream live video to the PlayStation 3, according to an anonymous source. The feature, which will utilize the PSP's Wi-Fi support, will be marketed as the new way to chat with friends while on the go.

According to the tipster, the "PSP 2" will also gain the recently rumored NAND flash storage, though the first generation of the new model will only be available with 4GB instead of the 8GB currently speculated. Sony will also trim approximately a quarter of inch from the device, and offer it in three color choices — black, white and silver.

The source claims that the tiny camera will be an off-the-shelf stock unit that is currently being used in several Sony Ericsson mobile phones, and will also allow users to take still photos, in addition to video. Its placement will be directly below the PSP's screen, where the "PSP" logo can currently be found.

The new PSP's video streaming capabilities will be considered a must-have addition for Sony's upcoming PS3 console. While details are obviously scant at this point, the source say the streaming will be made possible through the upcoming HUB PlayStation service, which will supposedly launch alongside the PS3 and compete directly with Microsoft's Xbox Live service.

PSP World has not been able to confirm the existence of a new PSP or any of the alleged new features claimed by the tipster, so the above should be taken with a grain of salt. However, such a revamp would seem to fit in with Sony's vision for the product.

[weezer]

the camera's going to be under the screen? that would be a pain to take pics, you couldnt see what you were taking a pic of if it was on the same side as the screen. to be honest, i dont believe this stuff. too early to be talking about a psp 2 anyways imo. shoot, i could make up stuff like that and send it to those people that would sound better than that.

[Agomae]

JUST let us enjoy our PSP's

[2poor]

That sounds nice and all, but it looks like a combination of rumor and fantasy...I don't know that I see much concrete truth in any of those statements.

[odhranus]

why would you want to use the psp2 as a video streaming device? we have pc's with web-cams, we have mobile phones with video streaming!

[scottie1984]

I wouldn't want one (EDIT: A camara), but I can see the advantage over a mobile phone with the bigger and better quality screen than most mobile's (if not all).

[Kernel Kev]

I dont like the idea of a camera on it, reason is my phone has a 2 megapixel camera and i have a normal camera aswell. So they are going to make it smaller, its hard enough to hold now.

And what about performance i didnt see anything about graphics or anything. if it is like the ps2 and ps2 slim, the same thing just smaller and a few extras, then nah your alright. i stick with the psp.

NO PSP2 until the graphics are better than the ps2's and closer to ps3.

Anti heat (dont give off heat) proccessors and stuff, could patent that idea.

[Berserk_Fury]

What I heard is that there will be two things released. First is the PSP 2 which would not change much except for internal memor, camera and maybe other little things. Second will be accesories for the original PSP. Meaning you will be able to get everythin PSP 2 will have as an accesory for the original (probably except for the internal memory)

[weezer]

im not going to believe anything unless i hear some official news. false rumors spread like crazy...

[dirtbikr6288]

Stop making crap up...are there any RELIABLE resources you are getting this info from? (i.e. The OFFICIAL PSP WEBSITE) which is made by SONY