Sony PSP2 (artists impression)

Its been six years since the PSP was released first in Japan, and people say the PSP has had its time. And its now time for a successor. Also since Sony’s attempts to stop piracy on the PSP have all but failed and the PSP Go isn’t selling as good as Sony would have hoped.

Is it all pointing towards a new PSP? Well more rumors that have just come to light are pointing to Sony announcing the Playstation Portable 2 aka PSP2 at this years E3 come June. Its also noted that Nintendo will be announcing their new portable gaming device.

So interesting times to come, I really do hope Sony have done their homework on the PSP2 and have at taken into account what us gamers want in the new PSP. Dual analog sticks is a must, better battery life and even PS2 game support would be great. I guess we will just have to see what E3 this year brings.

And here’s the rumor that suggests E3 will be Sony’s time to announce the PSP2.

Shane is most well known for his work in Electronic Gaming Monthly and is currently the Director of Business Development at Ignition Entertainment.

In the podcast Shane let slip about seeing PSP2 and a new Nintendo portable at this years E3 convention in June.

“I think the big story of E3 is DS 2 and PSP 2. I’m really excited to see that,” he further commented that the”DS and PSP both existed in completely different sides [...] if those two put out similar products at the same time, it really evens the playing field.”

We will see just how accurate Shane is when E3 rolls around this June or before knowing Sony’s ability to keep a secret. In the mean time, what do you think of Shane’s claim of a new PSP2 at E3?

Source: Playstation lifestyle