New PSP2 Details Emerge: Specs Similar To Xbox 360, No UMD

Rumors suggest that the PSP2’s specs will be similar or even more than that of Xbox 360. It is also rumored that Sony will drop support for UMD discs in PSP2.

According to Kotaku, Sony currently has two designs for the PSP2: one that looks like the PSPgo and one that looks like the PSP. However, the final design is not yet confirmed.

Since adoption of UMD disc system has been slow, Sony decided to drop the technology.

“Games will be stored on a Memory Stick, according to one source. Though we’ve also been told that Sony is still puzzling out what the final non-UMD storage solution will be for the PSP2.”

Kotaku also says that the PSP2 will feature 1 GB of RAM, twice that of Xbox 360. Compared to the 64 MB of RAM the PSPgo and PSP 3000 have.compared to the 64 MB of RAM the PSPgo and PSP 3000 have.

In short so far: “Dual analog sticks. No UMD. A bigger screen. More powerful tech. Touch controls.”

However, all of these are rumors and Sony is yet to confirm anything officially.

Speaking to Gamespot, a Sony rep told: “People are reporting on rumors and calling them details. As you know, we don’t coment on rumors or speculation.”