PSP+NGage=Dead NGage

vidiotY2k · Nov 05, 2003#12003-11-05T03:28

www.gamespot.com/all/news...78174.html

Nice little prototype screen. While the specs are old news for those who don't know what Sony's little handheld can do:
PSP CPU Core
MIPS R4000 32-bit core
128-bit bus
1-333MHz (1.2V)
8MB eDRAM main memory
2.6Gbps bus bandwidth
FPU, VFPU (2.6 billion flops)
3D graphics extended instructions
I Cache, D Cache
PSP Media Engine
MIPS R4000 32-bit core
128-bit bus
1-333MHz (1.2V)
2MB eDRAM submemory
I-Cache, D-Cache
90nm CMOS

PSP Graphics Core
1-166MHz (1.2V)
256-bit bus
2MB eDRAM (VRAM)
5.3Gbps bus bandwidth
664 million pixels per second pizel fill rate
3D curved surface and 3D polygon engine
Support for compressed textures, hardware clipping, morphing, bone, tessellation, bezier, b-spline (NURBS)
Maximum of 33 million polygons per second
24-bit full color (RGBA)
Sound Core
VME (Virtual Mobile Engine)
Reconfigurable DSP
166MHz (1.2 V)
128-bit bus
5 giga operations per second
CODEC capabilities
3D sound, 7.1 channels
Synthesizer, effecter, and other abilities
ATRAC3 plus, AAC, MP3 for audio

Media
UMD (Universal Media Disc)
60mm-diameter disc
660nm laser diode
1.8GB capacity (dual-layered disc)
11Mbps transfer rate
AES crypto system
Unique disc ID
Shock proof
Regional code system
Parental lock system
Repeat ordering system

Other Specifications
16:9-format widescreen TFT LCD (480x272 pixels, 24-bit full color)
MPEG4 AVC decoder
Wireless LAN (802.11)
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
USB 2.0
Porn
Memory Stick
AV in/out
Stereo headphone out
Lithium ion battery
Expansion port
-vidiot-
--Insert random joke about NGage here--
Alright, What do you guys think about it?

Drakkael · Nov 05, 2003#22003-11-05T05:36

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Other Specifications

16:9-format widescreen TFT LCD (480x272 pixels, 24-bit full color)
MPEG4 AVC decoder
Wireless LAN (802.11)
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
USB 2.0
Porn

I see Sony is still pursuing an flawless plan.---
Behold Drakkael, legendary slayer of topics.

Jim · Nov 05, 2003#32003-11-05T05:47

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I see Sony is still pursuing an flawless plan.

I hope that was a subtle dig at Vidiot.

Back on topic: As sleek and as sexy as this concept design looks, I'm not liking the practicality (or lack thereof) of it. The unit is fairly small, and doesn't seem to have certain features that we expected or were told to expect. The widescreen display is certainly nice, but what good will that do if those controls are twitchy as hell (the analog pad looks like the type of button on an IPod, which can be a little over-sensitive at times). Don't even get me started on the placement of the power button just below the analog pad either...
And Vidiot, can we cut the token Nokia bashing in every thread? Thaaanks.

HitokiriMoonKnight · Nov 05, 2003#42003-11-05T07:46

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And Vidiot, can we cut the token Nokia bashing in every thread? Thaaanks.

haha BOUGHT! and you thought you were Soooooo Good! with your nokia n-gage bandwagonbashing haha BOUGHT!

moonBLOG | AIM: TTM MoonKnight

Gestahr · Nov 05, 2003#52003-11-05T13:46

I, however, know I am soooooo good with my Nokia N-Gage bandwagon bashing.

not allowed

vidiotY2k · Nov 05, 2003#62003-11-05T21:47

Bought!

But its so, so easy to make fun of the NGage! I cant help it people!

Im not so happy with the power button placement either, but this is a prototype, thus subject to change. I like the screen.
-vidiot-
Drakkael: Good eyes, seems Sony's porn plan is underway! Or in my imagination it is...

Jim · Nov 06, 2003#72003-11-06T02:28

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But its so, so easy to make fun of the NGage! I cant help it people!

The problem with such incessant Nokia bashing is that your comments have little substance to them. Whereas a legitimate post regarding the hardware's faults could allow us to gain some insight into your problems with the unit (based on your vast personal experience with one, of course), a random pot-shot at the NGage does nothing to further your argument while also hindering any potential impressions from you on the subject in the future.

I understand that such comments are made in jest, so don't think I'm taking it too seriously.

vidiotY2k · Nov 06, 2003#82003-11-06T17:24

Jim...I read the first sentence of that paragraph you wrote...And I think I almost blacked out...wow...

Just to clear where I stand with the NGage, in non-bashing form:
I have allot of problems with the NGage: I don't like the screen, I don't like the controller, I don't like the way you put games into it, I don't like the games, I don't like much about it. And yes I have now officaly played it. And it sucks, sorry.
If I wasn't at school now I would type a paragraph of hate and anger (well thats maybe a bit much) about how stupid Nokia's handheld is.
Alright am I done? I think im done.

-vidiot-
Back to the PSP please.

HitokiriMoonKnight · Nov 06, 2003#92003-11-06T21:11

i hate your face, i hate your language, i hate...

moonBLOG | AIM: TTM MoonKnight

Miso Soup · Nov 07, 2003#102003-11-07T14:50

I like the PSP, it looks nice and knowing Sony - they will probably make it pretty decent to hold as well.
1.8GB on a tiny thing, I can't wait till someone hacks it to play divxs

One thing I don't like is they are planning atm to release different versions of the PSP. I don't want to preorder a PSP and then have another [BETTER] version of it out in a few months time. I have money to waste every now and then, but not that friggin much.