Sony: PSP getting 'a lot of very strong titles' in late 2008
The PlayStation Portable turned 3 on Monday, and Sony chewed the fat with GamePro on what's to come in 2008.
Happy Birthday, PlayStation Portable!
Happy Birthday, PlayStation Portable!
"A lot of very strong PSP titles are coming in late 2008," said John Koller, SCEA senior marketing manager, in an interview with GamePro.
Outside of Final Fantasy: Crisis Core, Secret Agent Clank, and a lineup of additional sports games, Koller said he didn't want to "scoop" anything, but that some "very unique" titles are coming later this year, with a focus on "franchise umbrellas."
In terms of downloadable games a la the PS3 and others, Koller said consumer education will be a hurdle in the coming months because the PSP store is still in its infancy. "The Store will be very, very important for Sony and for the PSP's future," he said, including both PS1 and PS2 re-releases.
Koller also mentioned that upcoming PSP peripherals will include a keyboard (for internet browsing), camera, and North American version of the GPS add-on planned for release this fall.
To date, Sony has sold more than 31 million PSP systems worldwide. By comparison, Nintendo has sold more than 65 million global DS units.