Sony CES keynote reveals PSP importance

***wraggster*** · January 8th, 2007, 23:10

via pspfanboy

Did you know that Sony launched a new system in 2006? Yeah, I know. Crazy. Sony's hyping up the PLAYSTATION 3 machine, but it's nice to know that the PSP will not be ignored in 2007. In fact, the PSP continues to be an integral part of Sony's plan for world domination. Peter Dille teased PSP fans with the following tidbits:

PSP has sold over 20 million units worldwide. This ain't no Game Gear, folks.
Remote Play hype: "So if you want to access Spider-Man the Movie in Milan from your PS3 in Milwauke... it's possible."
Expanded "online community" for PSP .
Portable gaming is increasingly important to the consumer: Sony obviously wants a large cut of the market.

**Vega** · January 8th, 2007, 23:15

Sony at CES was pretty interesting. That new gadget they showed off that plugs into TV and plays any downloaded internet content from PC looked pretty cool. Probably cost a bucket load though. Still pretty interesting.

**Mister Klownes** · January 8th, 2007, 23:44

One can only hope for lots more content to be used as fodder in the homebrew arena. woo woo

**Totalitarian** · January 9th, 2007, 00:06

As long as Sony's integral plans for the PSP aren't all connectivity with the PS3 then it could shape up to be a better year for Sony.

Maybe they'll release the PS1 download service to non-PS3 owners...

*laughs*

**Veskgar** · January 9th, 2007, 00:08

Well its about time. Hopefully SONY can deliver on a better battery for the PSP to go along with larger memory stick capacity.

And what the hell is taking so long with the PSX downloads? They bragged about having a library of like 7000 and we got what? Like 6 or so now? Owell, I'll just convert the games myself then.

Thank you Dark_AleX!

**aries2k4** · January 9th, 2007, 00:58

Originally Posted by Veskgar

Well its about time. Hopefully SONY can deliver on a better battery for the PSP to go along with larger memory stick capacity.

And what the hell is taking so long with the PSX downloads? They bragged about having a library of like 7000 and we got what? Like 6 or so now? Owell, I'll just convert the games myself then.

Thank you Dark_AleX!

Totally agree with you there. Makes you wonder why there´s not at least a few dozen psx games ready to download. I could understand if they had to reformat or do major changes. But that´s not the case.
Thanks to Dark Alex we know theres a ton of games that play perfectly with a simple conversion:thumbup:
Have to wonder about $ony´s strategy for this one

**joshisposer** · January 9th, 2007, 01:15

You have to remember, more money, more money more money. Sony probably looks at PSP sales and PS3 sales and when it starts to go down, they will release more PSX games. That might not be 100% true but the mo' money part is

**F9zDark** · January 9th, 2007, 01:26

Anyone who has played Resident Evil 2 know the emu is far from perfect. Thats probably what is taking them so long, finding ways to make compatibility in some areas while not breaking it in others.

**Vega** · January 9th, 2007, 02:14

I dont think Sony were ever banking on making the WHOLE ps1 back libary being playable on PSP.

For example, Resident Evil 2 could still sell well for Capcom if they ever decided to re-release it on UMD in a collection. Theres more money to be made for both Sony and game developers if re-hashed or re-vamped games can sell in retail stores for £30. So far, the only PS1 games we have seen Sony release is games with better sequels or games that wouldn't sell very well, had they been sitting in a retail store.
Just my opinion, but I very much doubt that Sony will ever release the big PS1 games for PSP (i.e MGS, Final Fantasy etc) because developers can still make money on remakes or re-releases.