Sony's PSP 2 could ditch physical discs entirely, play only downloaded games
A well-known game developed claimed on Twitter to have the scoop on the new console.
This is far from the first Sony PSP 2 rumor to make the rounds. We know that. But it does come from a pretty reliable source, and it sounds plausible. Notable game developer David Perry (famous for the Earthworm Jim and MDK games) said on Twitter that he'd received confirmation that the successor to the PSP actually exists in some laboratory somewhere, and that it does not have a UMD drive.
UMD is the disc format used by most of the PSP's movies and games. Sony originally had high hopes that the format would take the mobile world but storm, but it didn't happen for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the fact that many PSP owners were downloading their games (legally or otherwise) on the internet. If Sony abandons UMD, it's likely that most or all of the PSP 2's games will be available for download via the PlayStation Network.
Also, as Perry noted, the lack of a physical disc drive would save on battery life. But of course this is just a rumor; you know what to do with rumors.
This story around the web:
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PSP 2 is ready and UMD-less, claims Earthworm… [Engadget]
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The PSP 2 Will Ditch UMD, According to… [Gizmodo]
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Rumor: PSP 2 Won't Have UMD Drive [Rumor] [Kotaku]
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Dave Perry absolutely 'certain' next PSP will… [playstation.joystiq.com]
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Twitter / David Perry: I hear Sony FINALLY… [twitter.com]
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David Perry 'Certain' Sony Working on… [gamedaily.com]
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xxvii (11:23 AM on Tue Mar 24, 2009)
i feel like they WOULD do it. if nothing more than another way to trap gamers into one more proprietary format.. imagine the restrictions of itunes times 100. although if implemented incorrectly you could get nothing as far as downloads.. or worse yet get stuck with several games that no one wants to play for download... i don't know it could go either way i guess.