The New PSP2 Codename "Next Generation Portable"
PSP2 the Next Generation Portable Offers LIveArea and Near
The NGP will also offer two new special features not available on previous models the first of these is known as LiveArea. Sony describes LiveArea in their press release:
"Every game title for NGP will be provided with a space called "LiveArea™" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation®Network. Additionally, NGP users will be able to view an "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users."
The second feature is called "Near" this feature uses the GPS module in the PSP2 or NGP and basically will allow you to see what your friends or anyone in your vicinity are currently playing or recently played. It will allow you to contact other players to share game information with.
Here is the list of features from Sony for the PSP2 codenamed "NGP":
• 5-inch OLED touchscreen with 960×544 resolution (the current PSP has a 4.3-inch LCD with 480 × 272 resolution)
• ARM Cortex A9 core CPU (4 core)
• SGX543MP4 GPU
• storage: "new type of mini flash memory cards" (definitely no UMDs anymore)
• new form factor (Sony speaks of a "super oval" shape)
• touch pad on the rear that allows users to "touch" or "push" objects in games from the back
• 3G and Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n connectivity (3G for a portable gaming system is a first)
• front and rear cameras
• dual analog sticks
• tilt-sensitive SIXAXIS controls
• GPS
• built-in stereo speakers, mic
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• size: 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm
Sources:
Sony Japan Press Relase
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