The dream continues: supposed PSP Phone image [Update]

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 16th 2008 at 10:30PM }

The internet is abuzz yet again about the PSP Phone. The rumor-that-won't-go-away makes a return in this supposed magazine scan, which displays the supposed device. The image illustrates how both gaming and phone calls would work in this effort by Sony Ericsson. We have to admit, it does look quite nice. But, does it look real? We're still a bit skeptical on this one. We certainly wouldn't mind if this were real -- but for now, we're only dreamers.

Update: Our skepticism was right: looks like this was just a mock-up created by the magazine. Thanks to everyone that noticed this!

[Thanks, Jerome D.! Via MAXCONSOLE]

Tags: ericsson, phone

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

mercyfulfate @ Feb 16th 2008 11:03PM

Yea I'll stick with my normal phone and psp slim thank you very much.

DarCowAlways @ Feb 16th 2008 11:04PM

WOW! If that's real, I don't care how new my PSP Slim is, I'm saving up for that.

...But how's there enough room for a UMD Drive?

Kspraydad @ Feb 16th 2008 11:07PM

Reading the photo (trying to tranlate) it would be UMDless...thus you'd be limited to PSN store software I'd imagine..

Extinction @ Feb 17th 2008 1:22AM

So then it'd only play PS1 games.

BS.

Hashbrown_Hunter @ Feb 17th 2008 5:30AM

Actually Extinction it would play probably ALL PSN games/content...which includes original games, UMD Legacy titles, digital comics, and demos.

Panathas17 @ Feb 18th 2008 1:37AM

Nope, according to other sites, it would play from MS.

Kspraydad @ Feb 16th 2008 11:05PM

I love my SE phone and if there was an option to buy one with some built in PSP/PS functionality I'd consider it strongly.

I always have my phone but the full PSP can go everywhere imo and this would be a nice addition to the PS family of products.

Bojan @ Feb 17th 2008 11:48AM

Bad news guys. There's a higher quality image further down the page. It says "Probability of happening - 35%". This was a mockup by that site.

Bojan @ Feb 16th 2008 11:19PM

Err, I mean to say, it was a mockup by that magazine.

b. dash @ Feb 16th 2008 11:33PM

the way I see it, if this became a reality, Dark Alex would eventually bring homebrew to it

LordAbsu @ Feb 16th 2008 11:51PM

Something like that would be nothing short of SEXY, pure and simple. Having said that, it would have, what? Ten minutes of battery life, tops?

merc25 @ Feb 16th 2008 11:55PM

Didn't you guys already posted that same image from an English Magazine(i think it was PC Gamer). It might have been Joystiq, or alternately it was posted on GameFAQs(with it saying it was a mock image). So yeah, the image is fake.

Hainezee @ Feb 17th 2008 3:18PM

You're absolutely right - I saw this image in Edge / PC Gamer / Stuff mag in the UK back in November / December, and they definitely said it was a mock-up and NOT an official image of any kind. You guys should be more up to speed than this. Come on!

Unknown @ Feb 17th 2008 12:45AM

this is ridicoulous. i don't think this will sell as well as the psp. can you imagine the cost and use-less-ness (if thats even a word) of it.really just think. its just a phone that plays games- thats it. don't you have a game that makes calls (psp slim and skype).And your willing to shell out a car payment(s) for this???? really now....

Kspraydad @ Feb 17th 2008 9:43AM

If SE was to make something like this it wouldn't be to replace the PSP...it would be another way of accessing PSN games and remote playing your PS3.

ChodalBerryWagon @ Feb 17th 2008 1:56AM

That looks awesome.
How do they make those photos? they look so real

NoBullet @ Feb 17th 2008 3:26AM

The placement of the analog nub is worse than the PSP. Do they expect us to play with the very tips of our finger nail?

Altanader @ Feb 17th 2008 7:21AM

What analog nub?

NoBullet @ Feb 17th 2008 12:32PM

The phone at the top, underneath the d-pad. It's in the very corner of the phone. Seems very uncomfortable.

The Clunge @ Feb 17th 2008 9:20AM

I preferred the lateral sliding Experia style one, although this one at least looks like it wouldn't cost more than a PS3. That said, phones are subsidised by the contract anyway, so the price isn't really a big deal.

There are other phones that have a 2 way slide, so this is doable, it would have to be downloaded titles only though. Unless they come up with some secure way to allow you to rip ISOs to the phone.

One thing I don't see is a built in camera for video calling, which would be a strange exclusion if this image were real.

sean @ Feb 17th 2008 7:18AM

what service providers do sony ericsons work with? probably wont even work with nextel. so im screwed lol

Dahk @ Feb 17th 2008 2:00PM

Only GSM based carriers, i.e. AT&T and T-Mobile. (Or Rogers and Fido (... which is Rogers) up here in Canada)

In any case, this is friggin' hawt, and exactly what Sony Ericsson should dish out =P.

sean @ Feb 17th 2008 7:22AM

which service provide does sony work with? i probably cant even use the phone if it actually turns out to be real.

sorry if double posted.

Aseel @ Feb 17th 2008 8:20AM

That looks way too much like the Nokia N95. What with the dual sliding, Speaker placement and such..
im guessing this is just another photoshop for the public?

Roger @ Feb 17th 2008 9:02AM

Wow, that sucks.

Alien @ Feb 17th 2008 9:49AM

Yep , this is fake ... Still , it looks neet :D

Jay @ Feb 17th 2008 9:50AM

Hopefully the future PSP Phone will allow us to download our exisiting UMDs to internal memory......

Personally I'd like to see something based on the new Xperia form factor with lots of touchscreen goodness.

mike @ Feb 17th 2008 12:32PM

there will be NO PSP phone.there's brand new phone models every year and a gaming console lives for 5-10 years.phones become outdated easily.therefore,it is not feasible for Sony to invest in a phone with PSP when it will be outdated pretty soon..nokia made that mistake with the old n-gage..and now they've made a better decision by introducing the n-gage platform which means the games will remain the same even if the phones change.

linebeginstoblur @ Feb 17th 2008 2:28PM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. It's cool that they're thinking of a PlayStation-branded Sony Ericsson phone, but I still would love to see the other way around. A PlayStation Portable that focuses on games, but ALSO will feature Ericsson features.