PSP Go still functional as gaming system in closed state

[Marine Mike]

Possibilities: PSP Go still functional as gaming system in closed state
by Alexander Sliwinski { Jun 16th 2009 at 2:10PM }

Obviously the PSP Go is designed to be a gaming system in its open state, but what about when it's closed? We contacted Sony to find out if it was even possible to play games in the handheld's shuttered mode and if the company had any titles in development that would utilize the functionality. A representative for Sony told us it hasn't announced any titles in development that strictly use the PSP Go's L/R shoulder buttons, but that "users will be able to play those games with the PSP Go in closed mode."

The Sony rep continued, "Users will be able to access content and applications on the XMB such as videos, music and Skype when the panel is closed -- but users will need to launch the application first before closing the panel." Other accessible features when the panel is closed include "original applications," like the clock and calendar.

[AranhaHunter]

Wouldn't it make sense to have it be touchscreen?

Anyways, apparently you can still use the shoulder buttons while the device is in its closed state, so I have no doubt someone will make some type of game for it.

[Simplayer]

Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Anyways, apparently you can still use the shoulder buttons while the device is in its closed state, so I have no doubt someone will make some type of game for it.

Locoroco?

[garlad]

Pinball!

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Wouldn't it make sense to have it be touchscreen?

Anyways, apparently you can still use the shoulder buttons while the device is in its closed state, so I have no doubt someone will make some type of game for it.

It would, but that would be at least a minor UI update, much more likely a major UI update. I wouldn't expect to see something like this until PSP2.