Sony announces PlayStation Suite-compatible tablets

Sony unveiled two tablets at a Tokyo event, both of which will be compatible with the PlayStation Suite. The S1 is a traditional design, while the S2 is a clamshell with two screens.

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Sony unveiled two new tablets at an event in Tokyo this morning, and both will make use of the company's recently announced PlayStation Suite. Each is an Android 3.0 device, as well as wifi and 3G/4G compatible.

They're code-named the S1 and S2 for now, though we're sure Sony will give them more marketable nicknames before they hit stores this fall. The S1 is the 9.4-inch standard tablet shape, while the S2 is a clamshell with two 5.5-inch displays. The S2's screens can work in tandem for Web site displays, or separately to (for example) watch a movie on the top screen while controlling it from the bottom screen.

The announcement isn't surprising, since Sony mentioned tablets during its presentation of the Suite. The move is meant to bring PlayStation content to Android devices through a dedicated PS Store, which will sell PSOne classics. Syphon Filter, Wild Arms, MediEvil, and Cool Borders 2 have all been mentioned, and we see a snippet of Crash Bandicoot in the tablet teaser video.

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    April 26, 2011 10:15 AM

    Steve Watts posted a new article, Sony announces PlayStation Suite-compatible tablets.

    Sony unveiled two tablets at a Tokyo event, both of which will be compatible with the PlayStation Suite. The S1 is a traditional design, while the S2 is a clamshell with two screens.

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      April 26, 2011 10:17 AM

      If it doesn't have an attachment with physical buttons, it will suck.

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      April 26, 2011 10:17 AM

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      April 26, 2011 10:19 AM

      hmmm not really interested.

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      April 26, 2011 10:25 AM

      I don't see any external connections/connectors, such as usb or memory cards. No thank you.

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        April 26, 2011 11:50 AM

        i checked the Engadget gallery.. and there is a SD card slot, or something that looks like it.. and then a dock marked with a USB symbol but big enough to hold TWO USB slots.. so guessing there will be a USB A and maybe a micro one.. since they are DLNA certified, i am hoping that there will be an HDMI somewhere too..

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      April 26, 2011 10:57 AM

      This would make a great coaster.

      But shit, I think I see a slant-stand at the rear. Now it's only good as a flashlight.

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      April 26, 2011 5:36 PM

      This is what they have for the tablet market? Ridiculous... The NGP or whatever it's called (next PSP) was so impressive i thought they would be rocking with their tablet... That clam shell thing is so Japanese...

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