Soon, you'll have the ability to download original PlayStation games on a Sony-branded tablet. No, I'm not sure anyone was asking for complicated controller-based games to be mapped to a touch screen, but my own snark aside, Sony revealed the first PlayStation Certified tablet at an event in Japan tonight.
Ridge Racer advocate and PlayStation lead executive Kaz Hirai was on-hand to help unveil Sony's devices. There are actually two tablets coming from Sony sometime in fall 2011, S1 and S2. Both have tentative codenames, with the former designed for home use ("rich media entertainment," says the press release), the other meant for on-the-go experiences ("mobile communication and entertainment").
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The current look of the two tablets. It's not common for tablets to have split-screens.
The press release doesn't provide any indication of the lineup of original PlayStation games, only mentioning consumers will have access to "high quality first generation PlayStation titles," but games like Crash Bandicoot have already launched on other PlayStation Certified phones featuring Android.
Based on Google's Android 3.0 operating system, Sony's S1 features a 9.4-inch display, while the S2 sports two 5.5-inch displays. Both can grab onto local Wi-Fi points and access 3G and 4G networks.
No pricing information is available yet for either tablet.
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looks intriguing.
source: [url]http://www.giantbomb.com/news/sony-unveils-first-playstation-certified-tablet-updated/3076/[/url]
Crash Bandicoot, fuck yeah.
I bet the controls will be awkward and unresponsive as fuck.
I hate using controls on a touch screen to play something.
Part of using a controller is easy muscle memory and the feel of the buttons.
A tablet has neither in my opinion.
Bumpers need to find it's way onto the back of the tablet ffs.
I don't like the idea of holding a big screen as a controller. That's uncomfortable as fuck
Sure, but is it...
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Seems interesting, I might look into purchasing one, but it really depends on the price.
I'd rather they brought out a new console with online capabilities.. [i]that works[/i]
And how exactly do you use the four triggers without doing finger yoga?
Tablets, tablets fucking everywhere...
I don't like where this is going...
Touch screen controls are just bloody awful for that. Needs physical buttons.
[QUOTE=myalt22;29438497]I bet the controls will be awkward and unresponsive as fuck.[/QUOTE]
Just like the original.
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I thought we already had the PSP for this?
Noo, sony, you used to be so good! nobody wants or needs ANOTHER tablet.
Don't try to jailbreak it
Tablets are [i]not[/i] the future of gaming, silly Sony.
How about fixing PSN instead of releasing an something worse than the iPad
I have a Xoom and honestly it's not that awkward holding the screen as a controller. I've played mario kart and zelda on it. Although the lack of the L, R and Z buttons from the N64 does interfere a bit, overall it's a great idea and could definitely work out in the future.
That looks pretty neat actually. I wouldn't buy it solely for the games though.
So why is it better than a Chinese iPad ripoff running a Playstation emulator ?
[QUOTE=Laserbeams;29441691]So why is it better than a Chinese iPad ripoff running a Playstation emulator ?[/QUOTE]
hnnnng how dumb?
Try hardware and build quality for one.
I hope this isn't the next big thing...
Fucking retarded touchscreens, WHATS WRONG ABOUT NORMAL BUTTONS GODDAMMITfff
I had a playstation emulator on my android already.
Uninstalled it because, yeah, controls suck.
Would be OK for turn based games like Final Fantasy.
S1 has no apps
Try to press triangle and R2 together on that shit.
I hope they don't expect it to make it as a gaming platform (Crash bandicoot in the picture). It'd be awkward as fuck, like playing a Game Gear, or that other retardly huge hand held back in the day.
Sony does make good devices that are well designed and last. So I don't doubt they can pull this off. Though I wonder why now? Tablets have existed for years and now that Apple has the iPad out Sony wants to compete? That's the only problem I have with Sony. They should stop trying to compete with everyone and just stick to one thing.
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