PSP Weekend Warrior: of “instant 3D” and proper twin analog timing

PSP Weekend Warrior - Image 1A rather vocal portion of the PSP userbase has been calling for an addition analog nub to be added to the Sony handheld for years now. The conspicuous lack of a second nub on the new PSP Go has since reignited the call, but this week we got what I believe is a rather reasonable answer from Sony: It’s just not the right time. Since Sony’s shooting for a ten-year lifespan for their consoles, we can probably expect a dual analog PSP in, say, 2015. If the world doesn’t decide to keel over and die in 2012, of course. This and more in this week’s PSP Weekend Warrior.

PSP Weekend Warrior - Image 1

A rather vocal portion of the PSP userbase has been calling for an addition analog nu to be added to the Sony handheld for years now. The conspicuous lack of a second nub on the new PSP Go has since reignited the call, but this week we got what I believe is a rather reasonable answer from Sony: It’s just not the right time. Since Sony’s shooting for a ten-year lifespan for their consoles, we can probably expect a dual analog PSP in, say, 2015. If the world doesn’t decide to keel over and die in 2012, of course.

That’s the only official hardware news we heard all week, but there were also a few unofficial ones that made waves. There’s the new 3D screen for the PSP that promises “instant 3D” even for games that were never coded to be in 3D. All I’m seeing here is something that’ll give me a headache. There was also a rather lengthy list supposedly detailing the European release dates for upcoming PSP (and PS3) games. The authenticity of that list is still up in the air, but the release date stamped on Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny is another thing entirely. That one’s official.

Check all of those out below in the PSP Weekend Warrior news recap.



The Hardware:

  • RVI announces 3D screen for PSP. Link
  • Sony: It’s still too early in the PSP’s life cycle to add a second analog nub. Link

The Games:

  • More Thud! and Awesome! screenshots from Unbound Saga. Link
  • Packing more punch – Fullmetal Alchemist debut trailer. Link
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force 4 saved data connection to unlock exclusive cards. Link
  • European PSP & PS3 game release schedule leaked? Link
  • Mirror’s Edge demo developed for Wii, DS, PSP? Link
  • Screenshots, screenshots, screenshots: Naruto Shippuden Legends: Akatsuki Rising. Link
  • More Valkyria Chronicles 2 screenshots, character artwork. Link
  • Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny:
    • Watch: New Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny gameplay footage featuring Kratos. Link
    • Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny North American release announced. Link
    • A montage of Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny fights (yes, Kratos is in it). Link
  • God Eater:
    • Screenshots wave #1: gameplay, character customization. Link
    • Screenshots wave #2: Weapon System: Blade, Gun, Predator forms. Link
    • Screenshots wave #3: Concept Art. Link


That’s it for this week folks. See you guys again in seven. In the meantime, try out the Dissidia: Final Fantasy demo. It’s already out on the PlayStation Store. Just be aware that it requires firmware 5.50 to run.

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