Heavenly Sword and Enslaved developer Ninja Theory has told CVG that it's excited by the "high end capabilities" of Sony NGP (PSP2) - and that it considers the device a "clear shot at the hardcore".
The UK studio, which is currently hard at work on Capcom's reboot of Devil May Cry - dubbed DmC - has also joined millions of gamers in applauding Sony's decision to introduce twin thumbsticks to the console.
"With that configuration they can build on the user base of 360 and PS3 players who might consider a current PSP game to be an inferior experience. Also, whilst I absolutely adore my iPhone, gaming on it is rather like snacking on a pack of crisps, I'm hoping that the NGP will provide the full pie 'n' chips."
When asked what price tag Ninja Theory hoped NGP would carry, Ball said he was keeping his "fingers crossed for something in the £200 - £300 range".
Sega West president Mike Hayes has told CVG that he is "extremely optimistic" NGP will be a sales success.
Meanwhile, UK developer Codemasters has predicted that the price of the system will be in line with Nintendo's 3DS in the UK.
Sony unveiled NGP last Thursday, revealing a very impressive set of technical specs. The console boasts a five inch OLED screen that can handle 16 million colours.
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djreplay on 31 Jan '11 said:
"Also, whilst I absolutely adore my iPhone, gaming on it is rather like snacking on a pack of crisps, I'm hoping that the NGP will provide the full pie 'n' chips"
Best analogy ever.
El Mag on 31 Jan '11 said:
Made me bloody hungry now though damn it
pmantis on 31 Jan '11 said:
NGP=Big Mac
3DS=Small fries
liveswired on 31 Jan '11 said:
Sony really need to price NGP the same as 3DS. But with the amount of power packed into that tiny unit I can't see it selling for any less than £350.
Padua on 31 Jan '11 said:
Pie 'n' Chips WITH gravy if Sony throw in a mini HDMI-out :-O
YCshinobi on 31 Jan '11 said:
No way that thing is going to be anywhere near the 3DS price, £300 - £400 I'm guessing.
Agreed
kimoak on 31 Jan '11 said:
My thoughts exactly. I was actually going to quote this too
Arry Rotter on 31 Jan '11 said:
I think this is going to go down about as well as a fart in a sauna...
Dont Sony get that people do not want to spend £40 on a COD or Uncharted game, when they can get a superior verison on their ps3 with a tv for the same price?
BLARRG on 31 Jan '11 said:
being close to the 3ds price? fat f**king chance
damoxuk on 31 Jan '11 said:
Well if you compare it to the 8gb ipod touch 4g which comes under £200 then it's not inconcievable that it will be in line with the 3DS (bear in mind that 3D screen is the major cost factor).
Touchscreen is cheap nowadays and the gyroscopes is also standard.
That and the fact Sony says it won;t be more expensive than a PS3 (which is less than £300 for top end).
So my prediction would be £200-£300. Any more and Sony might as well not even launch it tbh.