PS3 announced with Wi-Fi support for PSP

Sony today announced the Playstation 3, the successor to the enormously popular PS2 console. Among the specs for the new machine, due in stores sometime in 2006, is built-in Wi-Fi compatibility. Although this would obviously allow for file transfers between the PS3 and PSP, the official specs also reveal that the PSP will be able to be used as a PS3 controller. Although no other details have as yet leaked out of the still ongoing unveiling, we assume this would allow for such functionality as using the PSP's screen instead of the TV for such things as playcalling in sports games and RPG menu navigation, although the PSP is capable of many more advanced possibilities.

Stay tuned to PSPworld as more information about the possible PS3-PSP connection becomes available. GameSpot has further coverage of the PS3's extensive feature list. Check out larger photos of the machine after the jump.