Sony NGP Next Generation Portable Features

  • 5-inch Multi-touch OLED display
  • Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device
  • Dual analog sticks
  • Two cameras (front and rear)
  • Software titles on small, dedicated flash memory-based cards instead of UMDs
  • Built in GPS
  • Three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G network connectivity
  • PlayStation Network access, with the ability to play PSP titles, minis, PS One classics, videos and comics from the PlayStation Store.
  • Trophy support
  • The use of cartridges much like the Nintendo DS as a replacement to UMDs.

The NGP will support a socal network SCEI has built around PSN called “LiveArea” where players will be able to connect and share the fun with other players. An ‘Activity’ log will be constantly updated with new accomplishments of the player’s friends.

Sony NGP Technical Specs

CPU: ARM Cortex A9
GPU: SGX543MP4
Dimensions: Approx. 182 x 18.6 x 83.5 mm
Rear Touch: Multi touch, Capacitive
Cameras: Front, Rear
Sound: Built-in stereo speakers, Microphone
Sensors: Six-axis motion, Three-axis electronic compass

Controls: PS button, power button, directional buttons, action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), shoulder buttons, left and right analog stick, Start button, Select button, volume buttons

Connectivity: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location, 3G, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR