Day Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 A new version of Sony's PlayStation Portable games console is expected to be launched at the E3 video games show. Video and photos of the PSP Go have been leaked online, revealing a smaller, more lightweight console that has dropped the failed UMD disk format. There have also been reports that Sony will announce a re-designed, slimmer PlayStation 3 but BBC News understands this will not be launched at E3. The new PS3 model will be out later this year, BBC News understands. Microsoft will kick start proceedings at E3 in Los Angeles with a press conference on Monday, at which the company is expected to showcase a raft of new features for its online games and content service, Xbox Live. There have been reports that Microsoft will show off a new controller that uses many of the same features as Nintendo's Wiimote, as the company tries to broaden the appeal of its console to non-gamers. Sony is expected to unveil the PSP Go on Tuesday, following a number of high-profile leaks of announcements to come out of the firm in the last few weeks. The most recent, about the PSP Go, came after an official video showcasing the new device was mistakenly posted to a Sony website before being hurriedly pulled. In the video, Sony's John Koller said: "It's a 3.8-inch screen, it's 43% lighter than the PSP-3000, 16 gigs flash memory, Bluetooth support and all digital content so the UMD drive goes away. "So it's going to be something a lot of consumers like - download straight to a hard drive." A spokesman for Sony would not confirm the launch of the PSP Go but said any announcements would be given on Tuesday. Industry leader Nintendo is expected to focus on new software for its popular Wii console. It is also likely to announce the availability of its Wii Motion Plus device, which adds greater sensitivity and control to its controllers, along with games that support the add-on. Nintendo needs a big show after last year's announcements were criticised for being lack lustre, and recent evidence of a slow down in sales of its Wii console. Analyst Mike Hickey, of Janco Partners, told the AFP news agency: "Nintendo needs something; everyone is saying that." [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8076573.stm]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8076573.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I hope the eighth generation consoles don't start coming out soon. I've spent enough money on my 360 for the new one not to come out now! PSPs look awesome but I don't do hand held consoles really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Originally posted by JoeMadRam;17230 I hope the eighth generation consoles don't start coming out soon. I've spent enough money on my 360 for the new one not to come out now! That doesn't make sense Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Microsoft unveils new controller If this is real, it's amazing. Watch both the videos. [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8077369.stm]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8077369.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sony joins new 'controller wars' Sony has given the public the first view of its new game controller for the Sony PlayStation 3. The Motion Controller for PS3 uses two controllers that work in conjunction with the Sony PlayStation Eye. The firm said it was a technology demo, but then said the new system would be available early next year. The news follows Microsoft's announcement on Monday of a controller-free control system it is calling Project Natal. 3D gaming The Motion Controller for PS3 works in a similar way to Nintendo's Wii controller. A sensor sits on top of the TV and detects the position, distance and movement of two controllers held in a user's hand. Read More & Video [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8080436.stm]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8080436.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Looks like a microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 David, could you merge this thread with the one I made yesterday about the XBox Natal thing? It's going to be an interesting battle of the consoles. If both ideas are successful then what has the Wii got that the other's haven't? Apart from a few games about a famous Italian plumber. Edit - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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