Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde has denied recent rumors that the company is creating a 3D-enabled PSP handheld, one that will compete directly with the upcoming Nintendo 3DS.
Rohde was specifically asked during an interview whether Sony was developing a handheld with 3D capabilities, and the answer was pretty straightforward.
"No, no plans for that," says Rohde. "It’s just not something we’re announcing right now. It’s just as simple as that. It’s all I can tell you."
Speculation of a PSP2 has been around for a year, and some analysts believe Sony will introduce the device in September, during the Tokyo Game Show.
Earlier in the week, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai called 3D technology too imprecise.
The Nintendo 3DS uses 3D technology that does not require any type of special glasses.
"No, no plans for that," says Rohde. "It’s just not something we’re announcing right now. It’s just as simple as that. It’s all I can tell you."
Speculation of a PSP2 has been around for a year, and some analysts believe Sony will introduce the device in September, during the Tokyo Game Show.
Earlier in the week, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai called 3D technology too imprecise.
The Nintendo 3DS uses 3D technology that does not require any type of special glasses.
