A brief tidbit of news on the PSP2 appeared on Gaming Evolution, claiming that the smart and sassy new portable will not be a rebuild of the original PSP, but will be a new system unto itself.

It is said that the portable will have a built in hard drive, and will not support the UMD format. This is likely due to a huge sag in UMD movie sales due to their expensive price point. With the built in hard drive, many might wonder if Sony is considering a completely online-centric service for their next portable akin to Apple’s download service, with complete access to their movies, music and games for the PSP2.

It would make sense, and I think they could justify the cost.

It is said it wont be out for three years, so by the time it hits shelves, more people will have access to a broadband connection and will therefore be able to access the network.

I’d like to point out though, that this was from “an inside source” which is more than likely some fanboy who thinks he knows the industry. Gaming Evolution is traditionally a breeding ground for rumors.

Oh well, we’ll see how things turn out.