New Sony PSP concept adds slide-out game controls to the all touchscreen device

PSP concept

Check this out. Isn’t this the the perfect idea of a next PSP? Now imagine there’s a cell phone radio inside and that the device works like an iPhone but has the physical keys for better gameplay. Best of all, the keyboard is hidden underneath and you’ll use it only when in a need to entertain yourself.

I’m having a hard time justifying Sony Ericsson’s non-actions about the PSP phone. Yeah, there some patents filed, but that doesn’t mean much at this stage. Nokia is pushing NGage, iPhone games are coming, what are you folks waiting for? This isn’t the first concept device we’ve seen — guys do something about it. You have the brand and virtually all the expertise in the world. What’s left? Don’t let us wait.

More renderings follow after the jump.

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[Via: Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

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Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

warsame

Happs kl warsame MUGABE!!!!
licentia

I really like this idea, as long as they integrate a phone into it. I think the concept of a touch screen with physical controls underneath is awesome. It would beat the hell out of the gay iphone and the G1.
Isaac

This is an awesome design. If this includes the phone and GPS capabilities it would give the competition a run for their money. I would definitely buy one- if not two.
noufal

hi i am noufal i watch u web sit i like new psp slim slid hd its looking sogood
dvlsnz

looks good but, the controller part could do with being more rounder for better player comfort, also for those that want the fone idea, perhaps they should do an apple trick ith the ipod touch/iphone, both the same thing except one has more hardware based features, keeps everybody happpy AND it shows apple up
rkl

looks cool but that wont be the best design, slide ARE weak, in a year its prolly gonna be loose like almost all slides phones out there and where would the shoulder buttons go? the current design is s far the best design they have, they just gotta slim it down and improve on the current specs
john

wo thats awsome!!! i would get it if it was verizon. plz make it on verizon!!!
GAME HEDGEHOG

I AM FROM JAMAICA AND I THINK THAT THIS DESIGN IZ AWAOMELY GREAT I WISH SONY WILL TRULY M,AKE THIS DESIGN
Sachin

IT DOES NOT HAVE A TOUCH SCREEN…
Musediq

This is awesome,av been wait for this long time ago thank GOD is out at last,but am really concern about the slide duration wat do u think about it too?.but still i av to get mine.from nigeria
KIba87

wtf? the new psp looks so uncomfortable to hold. but i’ll get it anyway…
Adrian

Cool, i want one.. can i ask a question , isn't it that PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 games can accommadate in this PSP ??
James Dadson

i wish i had this psp slide
Bryan Dadson

when will this come out