The latest incarnation of Sony’s gaming portables is PSP Go, revealed in the autumn of 2009 at the E3 expo. The PSP Go features are noticeably different to older machines in the range, and unite to supply a fashionable and practical differentiation to the popular line.

The first, and likely most discussed, of the PSP Go features to stray from classic models is the lack of the UMD drive. Previous models have made use of this media conduit for both gaming and movies, but the PSP Go does away with it completely. As an alternative, Sony intend for all software on the PSP Go to be transfered onto the 16 GB of internal memory. This revolutionary move will be allowed by the PS store, which is compiling a huge catalogue of titles and films to be made available with the PSP Go features.

The formerly mentioned 16 GB of memory is flash based, and is free to be maxed to 32 GB with a memory stick micro. This PSP Go feature offers a huge stock of memory so gamers will not be stumped for room. The screen is a touch reduced since the PSP 3000, but offers a much sharper display at 480×272 pixels. Thecompact screen shelf is pressed upwards to bare the buttons and d-pad, which also offers an analogue stick.

The PSP Go retains all the fundamental features of its progenitor, including wi-fi functioning and access to the PS store both on its own or via a PS3. Sony are busying themselves to make all prior UMDs available in the store, and game-players can also access ‘Minis’, a fresh range of less expensive titles from classic ranges like Tetris and Megaman.

So that’s abrief introduction to the PSP Go features. The console keeps the classic feel and features of the progenitor, while presenting a dynamic new finish and innovative media capabilities. Sony have asserted that solely downloading titles is the plan for all computer games in the future, and so the PSP Go is preparing the ground for a fresh venture into gaming legend.