Sneak Preview at the new PSP Go

what is known so far

Form Factor

The PSP Go features a 3.8" LCD (compared to 4.3" on previous PSP models)

Storage

The PSP Go will offer 16 GB of built-in flash memory, with additional space able to be added through a Memory Stick Micro slot. There is no UMD drive on the PSP Go. At the time of the initial leak through Qore, no methods were announced of transferring UMD content to the PSP Go...........

Controls

Controls for the PSP Go have changed slightly in design and placement from its predecessor. PSP Go features the standard PlayStation control scheme (four-button directional pad, four action buttons (cross, circle, square, triangle), L and R buttons, Start and Select buttons, and a PlayStation logo button to the left of the screen.

Wireless

In addition to wireless support, the PSP Go adds Bluetooth capability. In addition to support for standard Bluetooth headsets, John Koller also specifies the ability to tether the PSP Go to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.

Games

On the leaked Qore video, Koller specifically mentions PSP versions of LittleBigPlanet, Jak and Daxter, Gran Turismo, and "a new Metal Gear Solid." Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier had been previously announced and a PSP version of Gran Turismo was originally shown off at the 2004 E3 Expo.

Koller also emphasizes casual games in the interview, implying that Sony would like to see the PSP platform become home to shorter, simpler "pick up and play" games that can be downloaded from PlayStation Store.

Downloadable Titles

A wide selection already exists on the PlayStation Store for existing PSP owners, with additional titles arriving shortly after PSP Go's launch, according to Koller.

Digital Media Support

Presumably, the Go will have at least the same baseline media features as the existing PSP models, which includes support for music, video, and photo files. Koller also mentions downloadable movies and TV shows (already available for purchase from Sony's PlayStation Store).