PSP decision

[Darth SS]

So once upon a time I had a PSP-1000, but unfortunately it crapped out and died a little over two and a half years ago. For that entire time I have been PSP-less. I've stumbled into a situation wherein I've gotten some disposable income and can afford to replace it. But here's the issue: I already have a Nintendo DS and pretty much the entire reason I don't take it around with me and use it is that I don't like having to haul the games around with me as well.

So, I can buy a PSP-3000. Or I can buy a PSP Go.

PSP-3000: I don't really care about any of my old games, in fact I've traded in many of them. The logic of "You can keep using your old games" doesn't really appeal to me in this instance, except for one game. On the flip side, it is cheaper. AND, it is getting the new Kingdom Hearts game, while the PSP-Go is not.

PSP-Go: I can finally free myself of physical media. But, it's also more expensive. And doesn't have kingdom hearts. And I can guarantee that the moment I buy that bastard, there WILL be a price drop.


NPF, what do you think I should do? Which method of PSPing should I pursue?

[Kyanbu The Legend]

I'd shop around a bit on Go if I were you, since I found a used one at my local game traders for $169 (get it and I WILL find you...).

Go with the go. It'll get the new KH later on in it's life (a year or so).

My 2000 is hanging strong after surviving being dropped over an over for almost 3 years now. but I'm still working on getting that used Go.

[Kim]

PSP-3000. Go is overpriced and not worth the additional price. I just don't see the point in getting a Go just because it's smaller.

Plus: Doesn't PSP-3000 have digital distribution for all the game's anyway, so long as you've got room for them?

[Kyanbu The Legend]

All PSP models have digital distribution for all games.

He could get a 2000 or even another 1000 be set to play everything.

(Note: I consider the PSP-Go to be it's own system outside the normal PSP models.)

[bluestarultor]

Don't bother with the Go. It's just not worth if from what I hear.


Also, rumor has it the PSP2 will be coming if ENN from The Escapist is to be believed. You may just want to wait a year.

[Kim]

PSP2 will most likely be announced E3 of next year, I think. I think Sony's trying to play catch-up after the 3DS happened.

[EVILNess]

Get a 3000.

I got 5 reasons for you right here:

1. It's vastly cheaper, even if you buy one of the bundles its $70 cheaper than a go. You can then use that $70 to buy a bigger Pro-stick Duo if the 2 gigs that a bundle comes with isn't big enough for you. (I find it is big enough for 2 multi-disk PSone games)
2. It can do everything the Go can do, plus play UMDs.
3. The Go has a much smaller screen (Eyestrain), and a smaller battery meaning it has equal or less battery life than the 3000.
4. Game selection. While a good chunk of the PSP library is on the PSN, not all of it is. So if you want some of the back catalog then UMD is the only way.
5. Depending on your hands this may be a non issue, but the Go is the size of a cellphone and if you have trouble playing games on one of those then I would approach cautiously.

[bluestarultor]

PSP2 will most likely be announced E3 of next year, I think. I think Sony's trying to play catch-up after the 3DS happened.

Well, from the wording, it sounds like the existence of a working model was leaked by a loudmouth developer concerning one of their games, so...

[Kim]

Well, from the wording, it sounds like the existence of a working model was leaked by a loudmouth developer concerning one of their games, so...

I'm skeptical of all "leaks" of this sort. Like I think they're trying to build hype to take away from the 3DS' hype, while still not making an official announcement. I could be wrong. That's just the impression I get.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Right Now Sony is likely trying to out spec the 3DS. They'll wait a year after it's release in order to top it.

So I suppose we can expect it to boast close to 360 level Graphics, detail, and texture.

Support 3D

Include a massive 130 GB HDD.

L2 and R2 buttons along with a second analog.

Will look like the Go only fatter.

May include a disc drive or it will use SD cards.

Improve Wireless.

And will be running on the Android OS.

[bluestarultor]

I'm skeptical of all "leaks" of this sort. Like I think they're trying to build hype to take away from the 3DS' hype, while still not making an official announcement. I could be wrong. That's just the impression I get.

But it didn't come from Sony. It came from Netherrealm. The Mortal Kombat studio.

Link: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/psp2-is-real-pretty-powerful-and-in-developers-hands/


Basically, if this stuff is true, it means that they already essentially have the system together. I can think of a couple reasons they haven't released anything official. One, they want to push the Move first and get that in homes, where a PSP2 is a pretty sure sell. Two, because they're still trying to get people to buy the PSP in the meantime, which is finally getting a slew of good games in. Square tax, meet Sony. Otherwise, people will hold off until the PSP2 comes out, which means quite possibly the better part of a year with no handheld sales.

[Kim]

I know. I am aware of the situation.

[Darth SS]

So...

Don't get a PSP because in a year it's going to be replaced anyways? Everyone seems to be saying that the PSP-3000 is the way to go, but god-damn if I don't still really want a PSP-Go. I am the death of consoles by the way. I bought a DS and three months later the 3DS was announced. I chose to get a PS1 over an N64, leading to the PS2 announcement. Then I got an N64, and the gamecube came out, so I got a gamecube, and the gamecube flopped.

Honestly, I may have killed the Dreamcast.

[bluestarultor]

So...

Don't get a PSP because in a year it's going to be replaced anyways? Everyone seems to be saying that the PSP-3000 is the way to go, but god-damn if I don't still really want a PSP-Go. I am the death of consoles by the way. I bought a DS and three months later the 3DS was announced. I chose to get a PS1 over an N64, leading to the PS2 announcement. Then I got an N64, and the gamecube came out, so I got a gamecube, and the gamecube flopped.

Honestly, I may have killed the Dreamcast.

XD

Take that into consideration then when buying your PSP. You'll get it and they'll announce the PSP2.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

So...

Don't get a PSP because in a year it's going to be replaced anyways? Everyone seems to be saying that the PSP-3000 is the way to go, but god-damn if I don't still really want a PSP-Go. I am the death of consoles by the way. I bought a DS and three months later the 3DS was announced. I chose to get a PS1 over an N64, leading to the PS2 announcement. Then I got an N64, and the gamecube came out, so I got a gamecube, and the gamecube flopped.

Honestly, I may have killed the Dreamcast.


Honestly, I may have killed the Dreamcast.


killed the Dreamcast.

YOU BASTARD!!!

[Inbred Chocobo]

Wait, if you kill consoles, get the PSP GO. Its the only right thing to do.

Okay, in seriousness, I have the priviledge of playing on both the psp 1000, 2000, 3000, and GO. Now, the game I play (MHFU) Is out for everything, but the button placement for the Go takes a lot more getting used to than any of the *000 models. You will get used to it, just be prepared for a little bit more cramped hands. (I have tiny hands too, and it makes my hands feel a little cramped.)

[Nique]

Here's my input: The PSP 3000 is thin, and I find it hard to grasp and hit the right buttons sometimes becuase everything seems so close togethor. I have pretty small hands for a dude. The PSP GO? Even smaller. Also it is gimicky. Get the 3000.

Or even better, get a modded 1000 series.

[Darth SS]

I've fiddled with the Go and the 3000 and I haven't had any ergonomic issues that I didn't have before. At least, I don't think I do, I currently have one hand in a cast, so that complicates the process a little bit.

[mudah.swf]

PSP 3000, imo. Don't bother with a Go, Sony seem to be leaving that to die now. If you're thinking about the whole modding scene, it's not really worth worrying about now, unless you must have every single PSP game you own on the memory stick. There's enough decent stuff on the PSP that you could buy one without modding it and be fine.

[Darth SS]

EPIC THREAD NECROPSY.

I went to Future Shop to buy a PSPgo. But they were out. So I bought a PS3 instead.

[Bells]

Do you need a new PSP right now?

Cause, the new PSP2 is at least being annouced this year. It could have BC with PSP games, in which case you're golden. You would be already saving for it... or if it doesn't have BC with PSP games, the overall price of PSP's would drop anyway, so you would be able to get it even cheaper

DERP EDIT: Ah i see, the PS3 Solution! That's a good one!

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Besides if PSP2 doesn't use the UMD drive. (switching to all digital or sd cards like the 3DS) Then it'll likely only be BC with digital PSP titles.