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Is This The PlayStation Phone?

rumor

by Phil Kollar on October 26, 2010 at 09:15 PM

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We've heard rumors for ages now that Sony would soon be introducing a "PlayStation Phone" into the marketplace. Tonight, the latest and most exciting piece of evidence on this new product has been presented: actual pictures of a prototype of the device.

Engadget has their hands on this early model of the PlayStation Phone, which definitely looks a bit unfinished visually and is also apparently quite buggy. The pad in the middle is for multi-touch gameplay, and the phone includes the shoulder buttons we've come to expect from Sony handhelds/controllers. It is rumored to run off of Android 3.0 and connect to a Sony Marketplace for buying games.

Engadget speculates that with the phone still unfinished, a 2011 release is most likely, but a late 2010 release is still possible. Either way, with the prototype leaked, hopefully Sony will make an official announcement some time soon.

Filed under: News, PSP, Sony, Rumor, PlayStation Phone

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by Jonathan Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:30 PM

Pretty cool...

Would like to see more though
by RockyRacoon Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:34 PM

I really hope that there are some design changes before release.
by Ginger_Kidd Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:34 PM

Is This the Playstation Phone? Probably. Will it be overpriced and noone will buy it? Most definitly
by Yehoshua Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:35 PM

^like
by banditthewiimaster Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:36 PM

looks like the psp go.hope it doesn't end up like it.
by bjdbuch Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:37 PM

AWESOMe
by jl11mla6 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:39 PM

Nooooo.. I don't know if I'm the only one but I am against a Playstation Phone. I want a PSP2 with an HD screen, the addition of R2 and L2 shoulder buttons, and two real analog sticks. Although, I would like it to have a slide function like the PSP Go, but with the size of a PSP 3000 so that the screen at the top would be as big as the entire PSP 3000.
by Ian Zniewski Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:41 PM

I don't think it'll sell. It's gonna be way overpriced.
by Mr.MudHole Man Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:41 PM

Wow, that was a nice idea putting the track pad in the middle. It could also be the "Duel Analog" we've been waiting on. I was wondering how they would be able to put 2 analog sticks on this thing. Now I know, the analog pad was a great idea. The analog pad will work A LOT better. I wanted a 3DS but now I want this(for media purposes, movies etc.) I would have to save $1000 to get both of these I bet, with this taking the bulk of the pay. I want it tho lol spoiled me
by Saturos07 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:42 PM

Meh, I'm not really interested. Those analog pads look awkward, and if I wanted a phone I'd just buy a phone.
by SUPERGAMER55 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:43 PM

give ma an analog stick and a non phone 3g/4g only model and I'm in
by xghost777 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:52 PM

One thing, does the rumor say the PSP phone hybrid is the PSP2 or is it just something separate?

I don't want a phone gaming system, but maybe that is just me.
by Thomas Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:53 PM

cool ill check into it.
by Razorst1tch Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:56 PM

|:|
by Disillumination Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 09:57 PM

Personally, something along these lines is the only way ill consider jumping into getting a mobile gaming headset.
by Ian Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Hey I know those sliders! :)
by Todd Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM

I would get if I A0 din;t just get a new contract

B)could tranfer UMD's

C)beam myself into a virtual world to re-live every aspect of what happened when I made this game called TRON. . .
by Troy Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:11 PM

Are those virtual analog sticks? I sure as hell hope not...
by X Dustin EFL X Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Not interested. My standard PSP works just fine.
by Keiji Auditore Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Well if it really is an android phone it might have some success. A BIG MIGHT.

Lets face it smartphones are extremely expensive without a 2year plan commitment...

So the average gamer buying this is outta the question... With many people already committed to with other plans and not to mention the iPhone... This is perhaps the worst decision Sony could do.