Can You Play Games on the PSP Go if it is "Closed"?

There's no denying that the PSP Go looks extra cool when it is closed, especially with its bright screen. But can you play games when the PSP Go is in its closed state? That's the question the guys over at joystiq want answered.

According to a Sony representative,  they haven't announced yet any titles in development that would strictly make use of the PSP Go's L/R shoulder buttons. User's will be able to access apps on the XMB though such as videos and music when the PSP Go is closed. But they need to launch it first before closing.

PSP Go Has Same Battery Life As Old PSPs

The PSP Go is smaller, lighter and UMD-drive-less. So that means it consumes less battery, right? You'd be surprised to know that the answer is no.

The EU PlayStation Blog recently revealed that the PSP Go will have the battery life that is equal with current PSP models. That's approximately 3 - 6 hours of gameplay and approximately 3 - 5 for video playback.

Sony should've learned from their past shortcomings, in my opinion. With hundreds of thousands of PSP fans screaming "more battery life" one would think they heard what consumers want.

PSP Go! Hands-On @ E3 2009

The lucky dudes of Desctructoid, being lucky that they are, get to play with the recently announced Sony PSP Go! handheld. Last I checked it's still a long way to go until October 1 so let's torture ourselves a bit more by watching the hands-on video below.



Looks like they're exploring the new PSP menu. And is that Gran Turismo he's playing???

PSP Go Revealed!

The recent issue of Qore, PS3's virtual magazine, just revealed the truth about PSP Go... It's coming! At first look one can tell that the successor to PSP has come a long way. Below are just some of the PSP Go features:

• No UMD drive.
• Uses 16 GB internal flash memory.
• Supports Blutooth connectivity.
• 15% lighter and 43% smaller than the PSP-3000.
• 43% lighter and 56% smaller than the PSP-1000.
• Smaller LCD screen at 3.8"
• Standard PlayStation control scheme.

In addition, awesome PSP Go games such as LittleBigPlanet, Gran Turismo and Metal Gear Solid were also shown. Sony also says that the PSP Go is not meant to replace the PSP-3000. Instead both handheld gaming device can coexist with one another :)

The PSP Go is set to be released in North America on October 1, 2009 and would cost $249. The PSP Go Japanese release is dated November 1, 2009.

PSP Go! VIDEO