Sony's Next Generation Portable is for real, and the first information has hit the internet. We polled our biggest collection of fans (via Twitter) to find out the public consensus on the product.
After thorough NGP discussion within the walls of GamePro Towers, we wanted to extend our discussion to the near 25,000 followers of GamePro on Twitter. Here's the question we posed:
Now that you've seen the specs for the NGP, are you planning on getting the system? Why or why not? What would you pay? Best answers posted.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
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After yesterday's onslaught of insults against Sony's portable strategy, it was surprising to hear compliments for the NGP. But hear we did. Here's the many postive comments lauded upon Sony's next portable, including one from frequent GamePro contributor Brian Taylor:
@gamepro I want to get a second job to buy one.less than a minute ago via HootSuite
brianmtaylor
@GamePro It's impressive. And given how the PSP grew this gen, I expect even cooler features to be added in years to come.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
TheChrisGlass
@GamePro Although much remains a mystery (internal storage, price, battery life) I can't resist. NGP is a beast of a portable, sign me up!less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
AlanRappa
@GamePro The angels are weeping. I'm giving up smoking and drinking so I can live long enough to save up for one.less than a minute ago via web
Realsoz
@GamePro of course I'm going to buy it! I'm trying to keep pace with time and It's really innovativeless than a minute ago via Twitter for Android
Xaput
Of course, after the less-than-stellar performance of the PSP in the video game marketplace, many gamers are wary of Sony's next system. Here are the NGP non-believers:
@GamePro no, I wouldn't pay more than $150 for a game console that isn't also a smart phone.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone
BSanbizzle
@GamePro No. PS3 quality graphics on a tiny screen is sketchy at best touch screens AND face buttons creates an oxymoron. It's not ready yetless than a minute ago via TweetDeck
Jaeger74
@GamePro There's a market for a portable PS3, but it's a small one, and I'm not part of it. And neither is the general public.less than a minute ago via web
johnvanderhoef
@GamePro Not planning on picking up an NGP because it just feels like more of the same. The problems that plagued the PSP still seem presentless than a minute ago via Twitter for Mac
then00b
@GamePro I'm not because Sony systems are now overpriced garbage with no good games.less than a minute ago via web
progressivetwit
While the public opinion is still divided, Sony has to be satisfied with the shift in sentiment on its portable platform. In the US, the PSP had become an afterthought in the minds of many. Right now, the NGP is just as viable a competitor as the 3DS. The next step to gaining lost ground for Sony is creating a palatable price and release date.
What do you think of the responses above? Do you have an opinion on the matter that you'd like to share? Please continue the conversation by responding in the comment section below or by replying to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Friday, January 28, 2011