1up claims to have “reliable sources” with knowledge of the next generation Playstation Portable. Here are a few of the highlights:

• It will be revealed at E3 09, and released this fall.
• The system will scrap the UMD drive in favor of an internal flash drive.
• It’s name will supposedly be “PSP Go!” (Which is speculated because of all the “Go!” accessories released in Europe.
• Japan gets the system in September, US gets in late October or early November.
• Sony will have over 100 classic and new PSP titles available for download at launch.
• Sliding screen design similar to the mock-up above. No second analog stick.
• The “PSP Go!” has two separate models, 8GB and 16GB.
• Possible 800×480 touch screen and built in camera.
• Grand Turismo Mobile is speculated to be the poster-child launch title.

Remember these are just rumors, however 1up tends to be a trusted source of information, and many of these claims have surfaced before. We will undoubtably see at this years E3. You can read the full article over at 1up.