Sony has released the official system specifications of its upcoming budget-priced PSP model, the PSP-E1000 series. The devices was announced last week at Gamescom 2011, and will retail for just €99.99. In order for Sony to offer such a low price, the PSP-E1000 doesn’t include several features, including Wi-fi and stereo sound.
Earlier last week, we posted a video of the PlayStation Vita OS in action, recorded at Gamescom. This time, it looks like Sony has released some official screenshots of the OS, showing exactly what you can expect from the new interface. You make already know that the XMB will no longer be used in the upcoming portable console. Instead, Sony has developed a completely new OS.
Resistance 3 is out in just a few weeks – on September 8th 2011, to be specific. For you trophy hoarders out there, Insomniac have revealed the trophy list for the game. The game has a total of 59 trophies, including the coveted Platinum trophy. The list can be found below, but be warned that the trophy names and descriptions contain spoilers to the game.
ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is coming this September 28th. In addition to full 1080p HD and stereoscopic 3D support, and 7.1 surround sound, this re-release also supports a full set of trophies for each game. Here is the full trophy list for both games to give you a taste of the challenges that await you when you set out on your adventure with ICO & Yorda, and Wander & Agro this September 28th.
While most were expecting PlayStation Vita announcements at Gamescom earlier this week, Sony actually announced a brand new PSP model, the PSP-E1000. This new model’s aim is value for money, retailing at just €99.99 (RRP), accompanied by an exciting range of PSP Essentials titles that will retail at only €9.99 (RRP).
The playable version of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations was made available to gamers for the first time ever at Gamescom. But thats not all that was unveiled. A brand new trailer was also revealed, with lots of all-new gameplay footage. Find the new trailer below.
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Despite the anti-spying systems at gamescom, someone has managed to sneak out a video of the PlayStation Vita’s user interface. The video shows that the interface can be navigated using the somewhat unresponsive touch screen (which isn’t good for Sony), but lets hope its better once the final product is released.
At gamescom earlier today, Naughty Dog released a new trailer of Uncharted: Golden Abyss for the PlayStation Vita. The trailer introduces a new and important character from our story: Marisa Chase. Once again Nathan Drake finds himself on a quest to solve a historical mystery which he hopes will lead to a fantastic treasure.
PlayStation Vita’s promise of pairing the cutting-edge game experiences PlayStation is famed for with the always connected, social experiences modern consumers are used to, all in a sleek portable device, became clearer at gamescom. At the SCEE press conference we learned that facebook, twitter, Skype and Foursquare applications will be available on Vita.
Sony Europe have sent out email newsletters this week locking the PS Vita in for a ‘February / March’ release next year here in UK and the European mainland. Although the UK newsletter pegs the release date to simply ‘early 2012’, the other regional newsletters specifically mention those two months.
