Speculation: What would a umd-less psp mean for gamers? And how will Sony pull it off?

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i think most assume no umd in the next psp means digital downloads. but the rumor is no umd..not no optical. will sony just make a mini-blu or something? memory stick games?

what about bc with psp 1k-3k?

any thoughts guys? i'm seeing more and more arguing over how it can be handled.

personally, i just dont see how all digital would work. i would think brick and mortar retailers would have a problem with it.

and an optical drive hurts battery life. so..memory stick the way to go?

btw mods..i started a new thread so it'll get noticed, things get lost in the psp2 rumor thread..but move if needed