Alpha Posted July 12, 2007 Author Posted July 12, 2007 Guys.. a PSP with... TV-OUT. OMGWTF. How cool is that? That is assuming it has all the homebrew capabilities this one has though. And why shouldn't it. Damn.It definitely would be great for the Sony PSP. I thought the TV-Out feature for the GP2x was terrible and that was actually one of the main reasons why I was so interested in reviewing it.
BlackKnight Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 I haven't read up on this much yet but is there a dedicated TV-Out port on this new model? I didn't see one. Those TV-out modules are in existing firmwares anyway, so what if there were a USB link up, maybe with some in-built chip, that would allow current models to output to TV too? It could be the same as the faster / 333Mhz speeds. All PSPs are capable of them, but theyre making it out to be an unique selling point now to shift new units. Wouldn't it be cool if we saw TV-out adapters for our old models released sometime after the Slim model has broken the market in?
GodPigeon Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Ive seen aftermarket TV-OUT accessories for the PSP....
BlackKnight Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Yeh but none stream video from the PSP... they just project optically from the PSPs LCD. Plus they are expensive and cumbersome. Not as good as a direct feed.
Alpha Posted July 12, 2007 Author Posted July 12, 2007 Wouldn't it be cool if we saw TV-out adapters for our old models released sometime after the Slim model has broken the market in?I would pay up to $60 for a cable that could do that. That would be awesome as for the ones that have homebrew on the PSP could easily play CPS2, GBA, etc. games on the big screen TV. Oh, it's a dream, but could it really happen? Yeh but none stream video from the PSP... they just project optically from the PSPs LCD. Plus they are expensive and cumbersome. Not as good as a direct feed.Well, there was one device called the PSP2TV which you practically had to butcher the PSP, and solder a few wires for it to give you a direct stream video from the PSP. It also gave you the option to connect a PS2 controller. I believe that device was around $120 and of course a biatch to install. You can read the read reviews of it here and here.
Devia Eleven Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 There have been rumors ever since the DS Lite hit that Sony was also planning a redesign of its portable. Some of those rumors have ground in reality, some of them are just wishful thinking. Nothing official has been announced, and Sony has shot down any chatter regarding a redesign saying it's not happening. With all this, PSP2 looks to be a pipe-dream ? Like it's not happening. Apparently, it is. Various third party and highly placed sources state that the PSP2 is coming. Speculation is swirling around the industry, and third party publishers are hoping to tie their games to the PSP2 launch. Thing is, Sony has yet to pass along any information about when that will be. Meaning we won't see big third party titles at launch. Word has it that a big announcement will most likely hit at E3 with Sony unveiling the redesigned portable. An announcement of launch date (which should be sometime 4th quarter) is entirely possible as well. The redesigned product apparently does exist as this is what we've heard so far: The screen is gorgeousThe loads are fasterImproved buttonsInternal flash ? 8GBPossible touch-screenPossible built-in cameraUses UMD
Alpha Posted July 12, 2007 Author Posted July 12, 2007 There have been rumors ever since the DS Lite hit that Sony was also planning a redesign of its portable. Some of those rumors have ground in reality, some of them are just wishful thinking. Nothing official has been announced, and Sony has shot down any chatter regarding a redesign saying it's not happening. With all this, PSP2 looks to be a pipe-dream ? Like it's not happening. Apparently, it is. Various third party and highly placed sources state that the PSP2 is coming. Speculation is swirling around the industry, and third party publishers are hoping to tie their games to the PSP2 launch. Thing is, Sony has yet to pass along any information about when that will be. Meaning we won't see big third party titles at launch. Word has it that a big announcement will most likely hit at E3 with Sony unveiling the redesigned portable. An announcement of launch date (which should be sometime 4th quarter) is entirely possible as well. The redesigned product apparently does exist as this is what we've heard so far: The screen is gorgeousThe loads are fasterImproved buttonsInternal flash ? 8GBPossible touch-screenPossible built-in cameraUses UMDSeems like your news is outdated. If you clicked the source links in the first post of this news and read title of this news post, you would see that Sony has already announced the new Sony PSP Redesign at E3. And of course it exists, the second source link shows screenshots of it.
BlackKnight Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 I would pay up to $60 for a cable that could do that. That would be awesome as for the ones that have homebrew on the PSP could easily play CPS2, GBA, etc. games on the big screen TV. Oh, it's a dream, but could it really happen? Some are saying the serial port at the bottom, which is where the video stream comes from, has a different number of pins to the current model's, and so it won't be possible. Who knows though- I thought the signal would come from the mini-jack and not the serial thingy. Guess we'll have to wait and see. And to avoid any confusion, the pre-production units run 3.60. Also, the icons used for the 'Connected Display' menu are all in firmwares from 3.30 upward.
Alpha Posted July 12, 2007 Author Posted July 12, 2007 I would pay up to $60 for a cable that could do that. That would be awesome as for the ones that have homebrew on the PSP could easily play CPS2, GBA, etc. games on the big screen TV. Oh, it's a dream, but could it really happen? Some are saying the serial port at the bottom, which is where the video stream comes from, has a different number of pins to the current model's, and so it won't be possible. Who knows though- I thought the signal would come from the mini-jack and not the serial thingy. Guess we'll have to wait and see. And to avoid any confusion, the pre-production units run 3.60. Also, the icons used for the 'Connected Display' menu are all in firmwares from 3.30 upward.Well forget about the official firmware that will be on it. There were always be custom firmwares available for download.
BlackKnight Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Hehe. A week or so ago I would have agreed with you. Now I'm doubtful. Sony isn't naive enough to release a new hardware revision without making things more difficult for hackers. And although I hope this isn't the case, I have a sick feeling there won't be all the interest in this new model that there was at the PSP's debut either. Interest in hacking I mean.
Alpha Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Man... what a time for DAX to go out... It's no coincidence ... Sony had it timed right IMO.
olaf Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 If I hear good things about the slimmer PSP getting hacked... I might jump the DS ship... might. There are quite a few good games for the PSP... but I'm really naive about how I would go about doing the things I do on the PSP that I do with my DS... if you catch my drift.
Alpha Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Here are more comparison shots: http://www.t3.co.uk/nested_content/gallery...;result_page=11 It also shows how the new UMD latch works. IMO, this new PSP seems much more cheaply built than the original.
ken_cinder Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Here are more comparison shots: http://www.t3.co.uk/nested_content/gallery...;result_page=11 It also shows how the new UMD latch works. IMO, this new PSP seems much more cheaply built than the original. Is it just me, or does that bear a striking resemblance to a cassette deck in the top end of the UMD slot? Leftover 80's Walkman parts?
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