How accurate were PSP Fanboy's 2007 predictions?
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Jan 1st 2008 at 12:00PM }
PSP Prediction #1: Sony will introduce a new portable addition to the PlayStation brand.
We thought Sony would focus much more on the media features of the PSP by adding a new XMB-compatible portable. "It'll be smaller than a PSP, feature a video-out, and will be compatible with a revamped PlayStation Store." Looks like the PSP-2000 did exactly that ... but unlike what we predicted, the system didn't include a hard drive.
PSP Prediction #2: Revamped PlayStation store features movies and music.
We were right about the new PC-enabled PSP Store, and we correctly predicted that Sony would totally snub Mac users. We were also right that Sony would can the failing Connect service. "The PlayStation Store will expand to the PC (but not the Mac), and will offer games, movies, and music for all of Sony's gaming and non-gaming platforms." Unfortunately, we were wrong about movies and music. Looks like Sony's been slow on delivering a multimedia delivery service for the PSP. However, we're glad we were right about downloadable games.
PSP Prediction #3: A popular Microsoft franchise will appear on PSP.
We were totally wrong about this.
PSP Prediction #4: A future firmware upgrade will boost PSP speed to 333MHz.
We were right about this one. "Sony will finally unlock the PSP's full technical potential by allowing developers to use all 333HMz of PSP's processing power." Too bad we were wrong about that San Andreas Story bit.
PSP Prediction #5: Expect tons of established franchises & far less original IPs.
We were right about this too. "Publishers will look at sales and will continue to bring ports, remakes, and sequels to their established franchises." Besides Crush and Jeanne D'Arc, PSP was hit with great but established games like Silent Hill Origins, Castlevania, and yes, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus.
Our predictions were right in many ways, and wrong in many others. We're still proud, and will currently brainstorm a few more for 2009, er, 2008. =D
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tristan @ Jan 1st 2008 12:32PM
I love the established franchise games, they are quite nice actually and for me, who missed most of the games that were on other sony systems, it was a nice chance to be able to experience them and still continue too.
A popular microsoft franchise?
Peronthious @ Jan 1st 2008 12:45PM
2009? Thinking pretty far ahead, are we? =P
Alien @ Jan 1st 2008 12:49PM
Wow ... your prediction was pretty damn accurate :o Now , say something about 08 :D
strike @ Jan 1st 2008 1:55PM
hopefully sony will include an alarm clock in a new firmare. my brother keeps rubbin his darn ds alarm in my face. i just want 2 take it aand......grrrrrrrrr :(
strike @ Jan 1st 2008 1:55PM
hopefully sony will include an alarm clock in a new firmare. my brother keeps rubbin his darn ds alarm in my face. i just want 2 take it and......grrrrrrrrr :(
strike @ Jan 1st 2008 1:55PM
hopefully sony will include an alarm clock in a new firmare. my brother keeps rubbin his darn ds alarm in my face. i just want 2 take it and......grrrrrrrrr :(
strike @ Jan 1st 2008 1:56PM
sorry bout double post.....i kinda attacked my mouse :-)
lorddshadow @ Jan 1st 2008 1:59PM
In 2008, the PSP will feature games with graphics like never before!!! Also, the invasion of the established game franchises will leave the Portable world of Playstation in a state of emergency as fanboys/girls war over the best game!!!
Or not.
Barndo111 @ Jan 1st 2008 2:56PM
Great work on getting this post up exactly at midnight Andrew. We appreciate your dedication but I really hope you got out last night. Happy New Year PS Fanboy team.
Don @ Jan 1st 2008 4:42PM
From "Ask PSPFanboy" 11/10/07:
"Q: What is the status on the larger battery lid that will let you use the PSP Phat battery in the PSP Slim? Sony announced it's existence, but when will it actually be released?
A: Since originally announcing it, Sony has pretty much denied the existence of such a battery cover. Chances of an official Sony cover is slim at this point. We're going to have to wait for third parties."
http://playstation.joystiq.com/2007/11/10/ask-psp-fanboy-volume-32/
Hee hee.