PSP thread.

[regus 5000]

the psp is coming out next thursday and i was wondering if the value pack is worth it i think the psp has a rechargable battery and comes with a charger like the sp but im not sure on anything but the killer price

[Kena]

Honestly, the value pack looks like crap. The case doesn't close, the memory stick is small, and I've read online reviews that the headphones are uncomfortable.
Also I've heard that Sony isn't distributing the PSP alone in North America, so value packs the only way to go if you want to get one. (At the time being)

[Lacan]

Over 400 dollars in order to get a PSP, I see so far. If I bought a PSP for over 400 with a bunch of stuff and games I don't need *AKA Sports games*, because Value Packs are the only way to buy them because of Sony. My grandmother would kill me. Plus the fact that my grandmother heard about the problems with PSP, like the ability to shoot out disks by mistake, etc. Plus the only game I want on the PSP *which I already have on Dreamcast as a import, minus chaos tower*, is Darkstalkers Chronicles.

[Retro]

I've got my mind set on getting a PSP, and Ridge Racers. I cannot wait to cruise through the Heaven and Hell track from RR3. I m prepared to pay $300+ for the PSP, RR and sales tax. I'm cool with the bundle and price , it seems quite aprorpiate.

[Lord Dagoth]

I'll wait for the price to drop.

[Retro]

The price will drop when Sony releases a standalone pack. at the least I expect that to be $175-$200. I also expect both Sony and Nintendo to drop their handheld prices next fall in time for Xmas.... almost like a deadheat...

[The Loner]

I'll wait for the standalone. The "value pack" is a BS way for them to make money fast. That memory card sucks. I'll end up buying a bigger one. I don't need headphones, etc.

[Retro]

The UMD spiderman 2 movie is heck of a bonus, if you ask me... UMD movies could be $20-$40.

[The Loner]

$40 for a movie you can't even finish (as the batteries may die, like 3 hours watching UMD's on FULL CHARGE), is a ripoff. RIPOFF

[Seijuro_Hiko_IX]

I will not be wasting my money on this. There is no games for it that are coming to the US that interest me. All the PSP has are ports of PS2 games I don't really care that much about to begin with. "Oooh, it has pretty graphics." Yeah, I'll keep my $400, thanks.

[Retro]

Spidey isn't 3 hours, but you got a point. But I am not the type of gamer who goes on a 8 hour long ride or whatever and spend my entire 8 hours on gaming. I m more thew casual gamer, play a hour or two tops, then read something, . I look forward to playing my PSP every morning at work, where I get a hour to 90 minutes of "idle " time. I also dream of playing an episode of Bebop, but that probably won't be possible for awhile, unless there is a way to write your own UMDs..... Hmm..

[The Loner]

Doubt that, but maybe. That would be pretty cool.

[neXus]

I will not be wasting my money on this. There is no games for it that are coming to the US that interest me. All the PSP has are ports of PS2 games I don't really care that much about to begin with. "Oooh, it has pretty graphics." Yeah, I'll keep my $400, thanks.

I'm with you. I'm not even going to bother. I don't need a handheld console...thats what consoles are for. I'll hold onto that cash and put it towards an XBox2. I know some people don't care for XBox, but its certainly more bang for your buck. Hell, if you don't like that direction, you can buy approx 6 games or put it towards the new PS3 or Revolution. I simply can't justify paying that price for a handheld with a pathetic battery life, not when I could buy 2 consoles for the same price. I'll stick with my GBA.

[RPGuru1331]

Persona 2. In it's entirety. To the US. That is reason for a PSP. Costs be damned. I don't really know WHY Atlus is competing with itself across consoles (Shin Megami Tensei games on DS) but it is. I'm not morally opposed to PSP like I am DS, so since there are games on it that I want, I will end up buying one. My wallet is already crying, but it'll pay.

[Siendra]

I sure as hell won't be getting one for awhile. It's $50 more here becuase the pack includes Gretzky Hockey.

[Retro]

Gretzky Hockey? i had no idea, is this a new addition/announcement?

[Sharp-kun]

The UMD spiderman 2 movie is heck of a bonus, if you ask me... UMD movies could be $20-$40.
The problem is you can only watch it on the PSP.

[Haruhi]

I could buy one... but why should I? There's zero reason for me to buy it at launch. Especially at that outrageous price.

[Rurouni Saiyan]

I'm gonna see how it stacks up to the DS and then make a final decision. For now, with the pricing and all, I'm not in too particular of a hurry to buy one. I'll probably buy one for the heck of it, but I'm not that much into handheld gaming.

On a side note, as far as games that interest me for both handhelds:

Nintendo DS:

Castlevania DS
Metroid Prime: Hunters


Sony PSP

Dynasty Warriors
Darkstalkers
Ridge Racer

[Retro]

The problem is you can only watch it on the PSP.

What if Sony releases more stuff that is umd based? Or is it definite that umds are PSP only?
Edit: note that the free Spidey 2 UMD will most likely be the only UMD movie I own for the PSP, unless Cowboy Bebop gets a nice umd treatment.

[The Ult. Otaku]

the bundle pack with PSP and memory stick will be $235.00 when released.

[Retro]

Woo! $235! Saves me a bit of moolah. Might get 2 games at launch. Gonna browse Gamestop.com and verify the $235 pricetag.

[Malon]

I don't want one. I might get one later if the PSP version of Harvest Moon sounds interesting and it is translated.

Oh, and $40 for a UMD video would be horrible. I'm not sure I'd pay $20. With that kind of money I could watch a movie on a normal TV without craning my neck.

[Kena]

I preordered my PSP bundle for $250, $400 would be quite a bit much...

Oh ^^ I'm probably not going to buy UMD movies, but I plan on getting a 1gb memory stick so that I can put anime on it and watch it on my psp. :teehee:

[Retro]

the bundle pack with PSP and memory stick will be $235.00 when released.

Where's this, cus I looked around, $250 is the retail. Unless you work at Gamestop, or have a nice discount..

[yangster]

I won't be getting this for now. I'm just going to wait about a year or so and wait for the price to go down and fix any problems that it has. But playing online wireless is getting me to get it and being able to play movies too. But right now I'll just wait.

[Ashitaka]

is psp realy worth that much money and is it better than DS?

[Lacan]

There are some games for the PSP I want, except most of them will probably never come out in the USA, like Legend of Heroes I and II collection for the PSP.

[Retro]

IMO, YES! I ve been looking at pictures of games in Play Magazine, and some are just stellar, near or equal to PS2 quality. The PSP will also house a nifty HD screen, making all games crystal clear. If you have friends getting a PSP, that will be even cooler, cuz of the WiFi connectivity. In Ridge Racers, up to 8 ppl can race ( i think some games will allow up to 16 people to connect and play), up to 50 feet or 100 feet apart. If not for Ridge Racers, I might not be so escatic about getting a PSP at launch, but a little later. Because of RR, I cannnnnot resist. I love the hilly tracks of R3 and they are included in this rendition of Ridge Racer.

[Sharp-kun]

What if Sony releases more stuff that is umd based? Or is it definite that umds are PSP only?
You still have a niche format. Say a film comes out on UMD. Why should I buy it when I can get the DVD, which will play on all players as opposed to the UMD version which will only play on PSP (or at best a handful of other Sony devices). Even if UMD did become popular, the storage capacity and video quality is too low for me to consider buying it.

[Jon]

Yep, Sharp-Kun is right. Sure the Spidey 2 UMD might be worth 40$, but since everyone has a DVD player these days, you can get spidey 2 used for like 10 bucks on DVD. Why should I buy my first sony consle now? Maybe I'll wait and see if 250 dollars is even worth it. I'll stick with my GBA, and wait for the gameboy2, because I know Nintendo will put an affordable price on it.

[Retro]

I feel pretty confident when I say Nintendo's next Game Boy will blow the PSP out of the water even though the PSP is pretty impressive as is.

I also don't own a copy of Spidey 2 on DVD, so I have this "why not" feeling getting the PSP(with the free Spidey 2 UMD as a "bonus", and dang it, Ridge Racers gets my juices going. I also don't own a PS or PS2.

[Solid_Snake]

Meh, I was going to get one for 250 at GameStop. But then they wouldent let me, and said they were out of there first shipment. Now I think it isnt worth it. ^_^

[Retro]

Gamestop, bah. Circuit City(or any other eletronics store in your area). Just gotta be there 10 am on the 24th.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

I'll wait for the price to drop.

Indeed, and by the looks of Sony, I'm going to have to wait two years until it gets down to $100

Also, I'm saving money for the REAL Nintendo handheld, the sucessor to the GBA

[evil ham-ham]

Holy crap I thought the value pack was going to cost $250... No way I can buy it anytime soon. A friend of mine has one though, he said it's not that great. that kinda sux that the value pack is the only way to go also...I would just buy it alone and get the memory card later.

[Jatz]

I heard several PSPs in Japan had problems. Dead pixels and non-working analog nubs. The biggest problem, I heard, was the "square" button. Because it's so close to the screen it's necessary to have the electronics off to the side, rather than underneath the button, it didn't work. 5,000 were returned because of this.

[RICMIaidoka]

I'm wondering about the other functions of the PSP. If it gets a decent batt life for mp3s, I'll choose that over an iPod mini. I'm also wondering if any of the import owners are able to play avi's and other video files (basically, to watch anime). If that works, I'll definitely get it, since the next alternative is an Archos which can go around $400-$500+. The gaming aspect will be an extra to me even though it's the primary function of the PSP.

[Gundam_Warrior1]

I am content & happy with my Nintendo DS. Besides I've heard the PSP already has a ton of problems in Japan and knowing Sony's track record it won't be worth the money for something already broken.

[Seleucus]

Hmm... Lets see if this PSP is indeed worth my money...

[Kstyle]

What the hell are u all talking about the PSP is ****ing better then the DS.
And how the **** do you know that the PSP spits the discs out, its just **** that nintendo fan *****es put up. So what you can't play more than 2 hours with full brightness, speakers all up buy a headphone(it doesn't cast so much).
PSP has better graphics and better games. I ain't gonna waste money on a super mario 64 port thats 7years old.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

What the hell are u all talking about the PSP is ****ing better then the DS.
And how the **** do you know that the PSP spits the discs out, its just **** that nintendo fan *****es put up. So what you can't play more than 2 hours with full brightness, speakers all up buy a headphone(it doesn't cast so much).
PSP has better graphics and better games. I ain't gonna waste money on a super mario 64 port thats 7years old.

So you'd rather play Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is on the PSP, and which is alsmot an exact port, the same goes with um... I dunno about 80% of the PSP games being released. Also, we're gamers, we're not supposed to worry about how much battery life it's supposed to have or what settings we have to turn off, that's just bad on Sony's part, no one releases a product that's as flawed as the PSP, also accounting the prince of it

Oh, and RICMIaidoka, go to thescreensavers.com and look around, I remember that they had a tutorial on how to transfer videos to the PSP, but you also need to remember that you only get 2 hr of battery life while watching videos though...

[UltimateX]

What the hell are u all talking about the PSP is ****ing better then the DS.
And how the **** do you know that the PSP spits the discs out, its just **** that nintendo fan *****es put up. So what you can't play more than 2 hours with full brightness, speakers all up buy a headphone(it doesn't cast so much).
PSP has better graphics and better games. I ain't gonna waste money on a super mario 64 port thats 7years old.

Man, I'm glad you cleared that up. Because, of course, your opinion is definitely the right one. Everybody else's opinions are just crap. :rolleyes: Gotta love people who believe they are always correct, m i rite?

I think the PSP is far to expensive, and most of the games that are coming out are generally ports that I can play on my PS2. As of right now, I don't see myself purchasing a PSP for a good while. But hey, Kstyle, I sure do LOVE my DS!

[Timeos]

Ok the PSP is for sure $300+ and that twice as much as a PS2. With that Kind of money I'd get the Slim PS2 and three games. Screw paying that much for something thats not even better than the PS2. Oh and the games for it are crap. The graphics are scarier than the PS1. The best looking games are Darkstalker and some other 2-D games.

Its plan out stupitidy to charge that much when you could get the DS for half of the PSP price. The DS games are even cheaper that PSP's. Stupid UMD units.

I vote, No for value crap pack.

[RICMIaidoka]

Thank you Moose,
I will check out that site, and if it's true, I'll grab the handheld. I'll wait until after the launch, when things settle down. I don't mind a 2 hr batt life if I can watch a couple of eps on the commute to work and charge it in the office. It still beats getting an Archos or iPod.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

Yeah, but remember, video files are about 150 MB, and four episodes are about 1 GB with the sound. So that means that means that you need a BIG memory stick, and the biggest out so far is only 128 MB... so, well, you'd get one ep per stick, and each stick costs at least $40 each

[Siendra]

There's 32mb - 2 gig Duo sticks, Fncy. They're just insanely expensive.

[BUSTERx82]

There's 32mb - 2 gig Duo sticks, Fncy. They're just insanely expensive.


How high????

[regus 5000]

why do people come here and talk lots of crap
what am i talking about you say, lets make a check list

the psp only gets 2 hours of video play-bs it gets 5-6 hours of video and 4-5 of gameplay
the psp will cost $500 thats hillarious it only cost $150 and $250 with the value pack which brings me to the next topic
the single psp is being sold in the us and comes with "the console, a battery pack, ac adaptor (5v), and a power cord if thats not enough get a value (now i wonder where you could find that)
the psp has the graphics of a ps1 that was my favorite the psp graphic rival those of the ps2

[Timeos]

http://www.gamespot.com/psp/driving/twistedmetal/screens.html?page=12
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/twistedmetalblack/screens.html?page=226

Yeah real close graphics.

[regus 5000]

is that supposed to be sarcasm notice there were no pictures from games like ridge racer or need for speed underground rivals

[Timeos]

you want to see them?

[MightyDustLoop]

I'm not gonna knock the DS or PSP until they've been out for at least a year. At this point in time when each system is new and there's only a couple note-worthy titles, knocking one over the other would be talking completely out my ***.

Either way, I'm still feeling some excitement and hope the PSP comes to be a system with some quality titles to entice me to pick it up in a year or so. It's certainly got some potential.

[Retro]

Potential is why I like and want a PSP. Too bad I won't be getting it day one, but a week or two later, if I don't have a hard time hunting a PSP down. Supposedly a few movies will be available in UMD format at or after the launch of PSP , like Hellboy, RE: Apocalypse, and one or two movies.

[Vaikyuko]

I might get a PSP later on. Right now, my cash is reserved.

...Of course, being a BIG Armored Core fan, I want to get PSP for Formula Front, the dual console game. ^_^

[RICMIaidoka]

I looked around that site Moose recommended but haven't found it yet. I'll dig some more but I did find their review of the PSP. Everything seemed ok except it mentioned running with it in the gym listening to mp3s wouldn't work. They mentioned price also, but the idea is that they're targeting those with more stable incomes. Getting a 1GB capacity flash memory is understandable for the anime part. It's not like I'll treat it as a portable HD.

I have a friend who's a gadget freak. I rarely see him now, but a few summers ago, he showed me a Chobits ep on his Sony Clie. I was able to watch it on the train. Being a student at the time, it wasn't that big of a deal, but with work, I haven't been able to watch much. So I wanna use some of my commuting time to watching anime if possible.

[Siendra]

I might get a PSP later on. Right now, my cash is reserved.

...Of course, being a BIG Armored Core fan, I want to get PSP for Formula Front, the dual console game. ^_^

I'd recommend you don't get the game. Actually, calling it a game doesn't make much sense, you don't actually play any part of it.

[Kstyle]

Does somebody know the release for Europe and how much it will be?

[Lord Dagoth]

you don't actually play any part of it.


What do you mean?

[Jae Hoon]

The PSP has been selling really well in Japan since its inception. So anyone who thought it would have an impending doom is probably wrong. I still wont be getting either it or the DS, I just dont play handhelds enough for either to warrant a purchase.

[Sendo Takeshi]

I don't know. The PSP won't matter until GT4 Mobile(but thats because I love GT so much). Every other game kind of sucks to me. Death Jr. is looking good though. I'll definitely pick it up this summer just for that game. But everything is....meh. Average. Vampire Saviour? Come on. Thats why I have a DC. Metal Gear Acid? Meh. Looks nice. I'll probably give it a try. Twisted Metal? Hmm......wait. This is the reason right now. So yes. I'm willing to throw out 300 dollars for just one game. ONE. And the wifi support is whats really attracting me to this title seeing as how we never got a TM online for the PS2. Everything else is either a sports title or a port.

Its a nice system. I played a bit off a stranger on the train. He had the JP version. Looked great. It was light. But very big for some reason. The pictures made it seem so small. And Sony will be releasing an upgraded battery in the near future. Of course people will hiss at the idea. But Sony doesn't care. People will buy it no matter what.

[Lacan]

If anyone saw me with my Nintendo DS screenshots topic I made *and also I deleted in fear*. I have to make this clear. I'm not anti PSP. Its the fact that the PSP with the Value packs are way to expensive for me to buy. I might get one this Christmas or earlier, as long as it has an option for just the core system. Also I don't know yet if the USA version of PSP can play import games.

Oh and the reason why I made the Nintendo DS screenshots topic, is because I was excited and wanted to show my DS, and show what it looks like for real. Not because of bashing PSP. Heck if someone would come to my house and give me a PSP and let me have it, I would have made a PSP screenshots topic also.

[Sendo Takeshi]

If anyone saw me with my Nintendo DS screenshots topic I made *and also I deleted in fear*. I have to make this clear. I'm not anti PSP. Its the fact that the PSP with the Value packs are way to expensive for me to buy. I might get one this Christmas or earlier, as long as it has an option for just the core system. Also I don't know yet if the USA version of PSP can play import games.

Oh and the reason why I made the Nintendo DS screenshots topic, is because I was excited and wanted to show my DS, and show what it looks like for real. Not because of bashing PSP. Heck if someone would come to my house and give me a PSP and let me have it, I would have made a PSP screenshots topic also.


The U.S. PSP will play import games. For some reason, handhelds don't have a region lock on them. Which is weird. It's worth the money in the end.

Yeah. Some people think you're bashing their favorite console just because you post some pics up to give ppl a taste of what they are going to get eventually. Thats why I don't make these kinds of threads and I generally stay away from them. Why? Because there are going to be those elitist *****s that will think their console is better because of some stupid factor they pull out of their a$$es. Nuts to that my friend. Nuts to that. I like what I want to like. But to say my opinion is much more valid than someone elses? Nah. Not in a million years.

[DragonRebornLee]

200 dollars+ for a handheld machine, when most console machines, with bigger libraries, cheaper games, costs less on a whole than the PSP, and from my understanding better reliability are out there...

I am not purchasing the PSP, I might THINK about it, if I had over 300 dollars to blow on a machine that may or may not have a battery life over 10 hours.

[Seleucus]

Hmm... you indeed have a point... this has stalled my plan to buy any handheld games. I'll buy a gamecube instead for RE4.

[Ikari Warrior]

I saw a review on Judgement Day on G4/Tech TV that compared the DS to the PSP. Overall, the reviewers gave the DS a 7.5/10, and the PSP a 9/10. Take what you will from that.

The thing about the PSP is that it's designed for more functionality than the DS. Nintendo, with their usual attitude, designed the DS soley with gaming in mind. But for some odd reason, they just don't have a lot of variety in their game selection.

Sony, I feel, knows the American consumer, in that they've made their device more functional, making it a gaming system, a movie player, and a music player. As with the PS2 vs. the Gamecube, they appear to have a lot more developers (anyone who has evidence of otherwise, I welcome the correction).

I notice a lot of talk saying many of the games on the PSP are just ports of PS2 games. Not sure about anyone else, but I'd like to have Dynasty Warriors anywhere I go, just for kicks. Or any of my fave PS2 games, I'd love to have 'em wherever I go. It's like saying "who would want mario on their game boy?"

As far as the price point, I'm not paying more than $100 for a handheld. So, I'll be waiting for a long time before I get either system (although I'd get a DS first, based on that math). For $250, I would rather buy a new PS2 and two games. But I just got a gamecube for christmas, so I'm going to be building up that collection for a while.

[MightyDustLoop]

You know, and the DS has some N64 games. In the end, I don't really think either system has much of a game selection right now, but in a year or two one will probably have a noticeably more rounded selection than the other. If the consoles are any indication, it'd be the PSP, but it's a different ballpark. I'll let them duke it out for a while then pick one up.

[GTOSub21]

so will Toys R Us and other stores like Target get the system on THursday... because I had to cancel my reservation...(no money) but after my dad seen it he said he will get it for me... so when should I wait in line to get my psp at toys r us... :(

[BUSTERx82]

The system is out thursday
can't wait.
cept for I work that morning (work for EB)
so we are only getting 30 and we got 52 pre orders :(
Damn lots of ***holes who won't get one :(

Also the PSP may be selling well in japan.............BUT the returns on the system are the 2nd highest in history next to the........................PS2 :(

[Lord Dagoth]

Seems like you should get more then 30...

[BUSTERx82]

nope only 30 for the 1st shipment we got them already but cannot open the box for risk of getting FIRED!! :(

[Lord Dagoth]

I decided to just buy one while their new.

[Ryokai]

I work at Toys R Us and we already received our shipment of PSP. They came in last week but we only got 30 of them. Other Toys R Us in our area only got 30 as well. They should go pretty fast....I have one on hold already so we are only selling 29 when we open tomorrow. :)

The only problem I have is what game to get with it, I still can't decide....I’m currently thinking about TM but I'm also looking at Darkstalkers, Metal Gear and Dynasty warriors

[Siendra]

MGA and DW have gotten fairly mediocre reviews.

[Ryokai]

MGA and DW have gotten fairly mediocre reviews.


Yeah, I read all the reviews on them...so I'm its probably gonna be between TM or Darkstalkers.

[Sendo Takeshi]

Well. Looks like we're 12 hours away on the east coast. Gamestop is opening at midnight tonight. *Sigh* Wish I was there to get mines. But then again, I've never really purchased a console on launch date. And why should I go freeze my arse off and get wet in the rain tonight just for one game? Not really worth it.

[KamuiX1999]

The GS I reserved the PSP isn't having a midnight sale, but they are opening up at 8 am on Thursday. I guess the manager figured that the employees need to get to sleep early and get a good amount of rest to be able to handle the crowds on Thursday. I would do the same thing if I was in his/her shoes.

It's gonna be a madhouse at 7:59 am tomorrow morning.

[Retro]

Can't go wrong with Ridge Racer. I watched a few videos at gametrailers.com, can't wait to zip around the Heaven and Hell track.
I was looking at a paper cutout example of what the PSP will be like. It feels as if the screen is bigger than the PSP itself. I would say the screen itself takes up roughly 75% to 80% of the face side. The screen also is extra wide, fully widescreen.

[Lord Dagoth]

It feels as if the screen is bigger than the PSP itself. I would say the screen itself takes up roughly 75% to 80% of the face side. The screen also is extra wide, fully widescreen.

Nothing wrong with that.

[MagicianCamille]

So you'd rather play Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is on the PSP, and which is alsmot an exact port, the same goes with um... I dunno about 80% of the PSP games being released. Also, we're gamers, we're not supposed to worry about how much battery life it's supposed to have or what settings we have to turn off, that's just bad on Sony's part, no one releases a product that's as flawed as the PSP, also accounting the prince of it

Oh, and RICMIaidoka, go to thescreensavers.com and look around, I remember that they had a tutorial on how to transfer videos to the PSP, but you also need to remember that you only get 2 hr of battery life while watching videos though...

You're backing up the DS by saying PSP games are mostly ports? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[The Million Dollar Prons]

You're backing up the DS by saying PSP games are mostly ports? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well you see, PSP games are ports of PS2 game. And DS games are port of 64 games, and 64 is classic and vintage.

[MagicianCamille]

64 was a great system with great games, but I wouldn't want to buy N64 ports on a portable(with a second screen omfg wtf kalamma-lamma-ding-dong).

I'd rather just buy an N64. (I can't game and be in a moving car anyways, and if I'm going out I wouldn't be playing a portable system, I'd attract n00bs.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

I'd rather get a GAME AND WATCH. Anyone remember the GAME AND WATCH with the design IDENTICAL to the DS?

[Retro]

Am waiting at Circuit city, and there is just one guy in line waiting for it to open. Not sure if he s getting a PSP, he seems 60, but he could be getting one for little timmy. Pick your stores and you cna get a PSP. Sheep flock to Gamestop.
Edit: Sony sneaked in twisted metal into the bundle, making it $289. And there was no Ridge racer at circuit city. Decided to wait, since Twisted metal sucks imo. I would never buy that crapper of a game franchise. I ll only buy a standalone or a bundlle with no damn sony game.

[Lacan]

Anyone heard at Gamespot.com the news about some guy stealing like 12 PSPs at Gamestop on Tuesday, before the system was even released today.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

Well, it's Thursday, who got their PSP? Any comments?

[Anchalis Kinei]

I'm getting one, but not soon. I wanna see more games for it first.

... Final Fantasy, anyone?

[Otaku Playboy !]

Well, it's Thursday, who got their PSP? Any comments?

Does this answer your question? :P

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Playboy19/PSPBaby.jpg

Yeah, i just got mine a little while ago, and I almost got a speeding ticket on the way home. Yes, I'm just that excited...Damn this thing is cool ^_^

[MagicianCamille]

Twisted Metal kicks ***.

[Rurouni Saiyan]

I might get one, but I'll wait for the price to drop. From what I've read, it's a pretty decent handheld and the games aren't bad, either. Metal Gear Ac!d, Dynasty Warriors, and Darkstalkers catch my attention.

Looks like this is going to be an interesting handheld race.

[TheUnlimited]

I might get one, but I'll wait for the price to drop.


yea me too, I don't feel like spending so much on games anymore(my money's goin towards dvds and all)

I'd like to pop in some AMVs on a PSP to watch when i'm not at home :)

and Final Fantasy: Advent Children ^_^

[regus 5000]

i got it this morning and it was great it came with the system a power cord a battery pack headsets that let you control volume and the movies a demo disk and spiderman 2 the movie it is great i also bought nfs rivals but didnt play because i had to go to school (sttupid school) and cant play till 6 since my mom has it in her car

im in love

[Retro]

Twisted Metal does not kick ***. Seriously. Deftinteley not my cup of tea.

[Takuto]

got mine today and i love it and then i took my ds and sold it cause i can easyly say i wont play that again.

[GTOSub21]

hahahaha DS is dead pretty much.... haha but yeah I got my PSP they didn't even sell out, but then all the games sold out that sucks I want LUmines so bad... So psp can go online right?

[GTOSub21]

also can this play import games?

[Lunay]

also can this play import games?

Region free as far as games go. But movies are still region-coded. And, yes, it can go online wifi.

[Solid_Snake]

also can this play import games?
It can I do believe.
I regret deciding against getting the PSP. ^_^

[Lunay]

The PSP looks very promising. One title that I hope they will bring to the US is Dokodemo Issho. Animal Crossing type game. Also a bunch of RPG is lined up for the PSP Japan and I can't wait. And the FFVII movie and game. PSP will dominate the DS overall. ::I am looking forward to FFIII though::

[Solid_Snake]

Twisted Metal does not kick ***. Seriously. Deftinteley not my cup of tea.
The PSP one or The Twisted Metal series in general?

[Ryokai]

I just got out of work about an hour ago and finally got to open my box. We sold out of the 30 PSP we had there in about 3 hours after the store opened. I just have to say that the PSP looks do damn nice...I eneded up buying Twisted Metal and I'm loving the game so far, it reminds me so much of Twisted Metal 2 for the PS1 which IMO is the best of the series.

[Solid_Snake]

it reminds me so much of Twisted Metal 2 for the PS1 which IMO is the best of the series.
Twisted Metal 2 is a very good game, but I though Twisted Metal Black beat it in every way. (story line mostly)

[Ryokai]

Twisted Metal 2 is a very good game, but I though Twisted Metal Black beat it in every way. (story line mostly)

The story line in TM Black did blow TM2 out of the water and there are a lot of other reason will I will say that TM Black is better then TM2 but for some reason once I beat TM Black I just stopped playing it but TM2 I could still play over and over again I must have beat that game so many times and never got bored of it but I did get bored with TM Black after beating it so thats the main reason IMO TM2 is the best in the series.

[Solid_Snake]

The story line in TM Black did blow TM2 out of the water and there are a lot of other reason will I will say that TM Black is better then TM2 but for some reason once I beat TM Black I just stopped playing it but TM2 I could still play over and over again I must have beat that game so many times and never got bored of it but I did get bored with TM Black after beating it so thats the main reason IMO TM2 is the best in the series.
Agreed.

Anyway is there a Storyline in the PSP version?

[Retro]

The TM series. I happen to find it repetive.

[GTOSub21]

I think i'm going to order Bleach for the PSP... seems to be a good fighting game... hopefully

[Lunay]

Anyone down for a little Wipeout or Lumines? See you in Kai! I'm Stroperchyme.

[BUSTERx82]

I think i'm going to order Bleach for the PSP... seems to be a good fighting game... hopefully


is the psp multi regional??
Cause if so I will be all over that :)

[BUSTERx82]

:) Just ordered Bleach on Play-Asia.com

ME=T3H Happy

[Ikari Warrior]

I'm amazed at how (locally) the PSP hasn't created a frenzy like the PS2 or Xbox. My example for this is that I went into Target and Walmart the day the system was released, and I bought a CD player, and didn't have to fight with hundreds of crazed fans. Was that just around here, or was that nationwide (in the U.S., but I'm curious about the launch in other countries, too).

[UltimateX]

There are always areas that have a lot more "gaming traffic" than others. I, for instance, went to ******* yesterday to get a DS game, and there wasn't any more people there than normal, and there were quite a few PSPs on the shelves. Bigger cities tend to have to big launches, and, from what I've heard, the PSP launch was quite successful.

[animeguru]

where i am u can get the bundle pack for 250, or 200 if u reserved it

[Sharp-kun]

hahahaha DS is dead pretty much....
Not for me. I can take my DS to Uni and know that it can take a few knocks and be perfectly fine. The same can't be said of the PSP.

I need my portables to be durable.

I can also play OG2 on the DS, that's not possible on a PSP.

[Kstyle]

yeah DS is almost forgotten about when the PSP went on. ;)

[UltimateX]

yeah DS is almost forgotten about when the PSP went on. ;)

*sigh* You know, I know this is a PSP thread, but is there a reason to state blatantly wrong ideas about the competition just to make yourself feel better?

Anyway. I played Lumines again on my friend's PSP. That is seriously fun. I also tried Wipeout and Twisted Metal...neither of which were particularly impressive (though I've never been a fan of either series).

Well, once the price drops way the hell down, I'll probably get a PSP.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

There are always areas that have a lot more "gaming traffic" than others. I, for instance, went to ******* yesterday to get a DS game, and there wasn't any more people there than normal, and there were quite a few PSPs on the shelves. Bigger cities tend to have to big launches, and, from what I've heard, the PSP launch was quite successful.

It's pretty weird, there wasn't a huge PSP riot in my place. My local mall has five places to buy it (Wal-Mart, EB Games, Game Store, FYE, KB Toyes) and the total was only about 15. Oh, and the local one, game Store, had a bundle where it cost $250, but it included two games of your choice

[GTOSub21]

:) Just ordered Bleach on Play-Asia.com

ME=T3H Happy

I think i'm going to do the same :cheers:

[GTOSub21]

Wait I thought you had to buy the PSP bundle for 250... Can you actually get it for 200?????

[regus 5000]

no that is a bootleg service sony retailed it for 250 and that is the legit price

[Haruhi]

So, I actually held the PSP today. It has a surprisingly nice, firm feel to it. The D-pad is surprisingly soft, and the buttons are very, VERY analog. Much moreso than the PS2 pads.

But I still won't buy one, until at least the second or third shipment.

[BUSTERx82]

I think i'm going to do the same :cheers:


:cheers: Muy excellente amigo :)

[Lacan]

I gotta get myself a job and fast. So I can get a PSP also, and a Nintendo Revolution, PS3, Xbox2, and Xbox1. However it seems to be a very long process in getting a job for me. I hope the people that are helping me in getting a job, will get me a job soon and as quickly as possible, so I can make money.

[Retro]

Lacan, you would be at home working at a Gamestop or an electronics department in a Target or a Circuit City. You would get discounts on Videogames and Systems.

I guess there IS a lot of skepticsim or there are a lot of tight wallets ( like mine) since the PSP isn't selling out.

[BUSTERx82]

Any other imports worth buying on the PSP?

[Michael]

Anyone down for a little Wipeout or Lumines? See you in Kai! I'm Stroperchyme.
Do you drop archer ring if I win? :(

[Lionfish]

The PSP is an awesome machine...or it looks like at anyway.
I would really like to get one but the price is the only thing that's keeping me from it right now.

Maybe this fall or x-mas. Price reduction or as a gift. ^_^

[Lord Dagoth]

So, how many people have one so far? And if you have one, how much did you pay for it?

[Retro]

Haven't got one yet, but they are all over the auction sites, and heckuva cheap too. Some even go as far to advertise that the reciept is included.

[Animematt55]

I saw it in the stores....to expensive right now though. I wanna play their darkstalkers game though.

ISnt a new darkstalkers game comign out for the PS2?

[Onv]

I kind of want one but then I kind of don't. I keep reading about the dead pixels and it turns me off.

[Animematt55]

I kind of want one but then I kind of don't. I keep reading about the dead pixels and it turns me off.
Ha, i know dead pixels *points to computer screen*

[Retro]

Be warned about Darkstalkers on the PSP. while it may be a good game, I hear it will wear your thumb out pulling half circles. I'd buy the Dreamcast or the upcoming(?) PS2 version.

[xFANCY_MOOSEx]

Be warned about Darkstalkers on the PSP. while it may be a good game, I hear it will wear your thumb out pulling half circles. I'd buy the Dreamcast or the upcoming(?) PS2 version.

Yeah, also it takes so much time to load (not too long, but SC2 on the PS2 long)

[senseinobaka]

here's the objective opinion from a nintendo fan.

the PSP is freaking awesome... i love mine to death, I even named her. (and married:-p)

DS is a great handheld...but DS lacks Lumines and a High Def big-a$$ screen.

But Sharp-Kun has a point. The PSP feels a little fraile when compared to the DS.

[Ryokai]

After a whole weekend off from work and playing my PSP to death this is what I found out so far. The battery life is pretty good averaging around 5 hours before the green light began to blink. Twisted Metal is a darn good game, it reminds me so much of Twisted Metal 2 for PSX. Darkstalkers has had my hand hurting for some time. My thumb feels like its going to fall off. Loading times on TM are good while Darkstalkers is a tad long but nothing to cry over. Spiderman 2 looks nice but I don't think I will be buying UMD movies when they come out. Also my PSP has 3 dead pixels but they can only be seen whent the screen is black so I really don't have a problem with it.

[Lunay]

Darkstalkers is an OK game. But the loading time could have been shortened and the characters are pretty uneven. Tower mode is awesome!

I am currently addicted to Lumines. The whole style of Lumines is so beautiful. My current favorite song is "I Hear The Music Of My Soul" by Eri Nobuchika. I just got to the 47th level on single mode. And in the Vs. I managed to get up to the 7th opponent.

[Retro]

I feel bad about the DS, was in Gamestop today and noticed FIVE of them for sale used..... I can only picture people trading it in towards a nice arse PSP.

[Headcrab]

you see me stealing someone's psp and trading it in so I can get a new amd processor and a ati 256mb video card

[MagicianCamille]

How old are you to be posting something that childish anyways?

[The Million Dollar Prons]

you see me stealing someone's psp and trading it in so I can get a new amd processor and a ati 256mb video card

No I don't. My name is Ash and this is my boomstick.

[sakana_janai]

I got a PSP the day it came out and I love it! No dead pixels for me.

I personally think its a definate revolution in handheld gaming. I still like my DS tho, although I'm much more impressed with the graphics/games/things you can do with a PSP.

[animeguru]

i just got my PSP and it is totally awsome. espically the screen. it might be small but it has good graphics. (better then my tv) the games are also really cool, and have good graphics. not to mention they are coming out with a adapter so u can surf the net and a keyboard to type with. that will be nice to watch movies, play games, listing to music, and maybe surf the net when i go to france this summer.

[Lord Dagoth]

Does the PSP come with a demo disc? If so what's on it?

[Headcrab]

i just got my PSP and it is totally awsome. espically the screen. it might be small but it has good graphics. (better then my tv) the games are also really cool, and have good graphics. not to mention they are coming out with a adapter so u can surf the net and a keyboard to type with. that will be nice to watch movies, play games, listing to music, and maybe surf the net when i go to france this summer.
Im sure you mean Resolution not graphics, and yeah the psp has a higher Resolution then a normal tv,

[Lord Dagoth]

I got a PSP today...just I have to wait till next week to get a game v_v

[RoadAvenger]

My dad suprised me today when I woke up with a PSP sitting in my chair, unfortunately he forgot that they don't come with games anymore, so I ran out and got Dynasty Warriors. This little system is built solid, and its great fun! Now hopefully Romance of the Three Kingdoms comes out over here, finally a great portable strategy game.

[CMC]

and this is my boomstick.

Just wanted to point out that that is one of the greatest lines of all time, that is all.

[Lord Dagoth]

Why doesn't the sampler disc have any playable demos?!

[regus 5000]

so you cant be like the people that had a playstation for a year and only played the demos from magazines they stold. ( ive seen it happen)

[animeguru]

does anyone know where i can get anime to put on my PSP?

http://maxpages.com/dollmagic/dolls/869/23b9425b1b94

[DoomDragon22]

Death to playstation and (xbox too for that matter) long live nintendo!

[Takuto]

does anyone know where i can get anime to put on my PSP?

http://maxpages.com/dollmagic/dolls/869/23b9425b1b94

just rip some dvds to ur pc or download some fansubs, then u have to code the video files so they work on your psp. and if u will need to by a bigger card that little 32 wont fit nothing on it. check gamespot.com they will tell u how to do it and give u the software u need to do it.

i got my psp, but like all hand helds i buy i have no clue y i buy them cause i never play them much. does any 1 know how much gamestop gives u for a psp.

[Neo0tak0n]

Death to playstation and (xbox too for that matter) long live nintendo!

Buy a de lorean, it can take you back to 1985 if you want.

[Lord Dagoth]

How the hell do I get MP3s on my PSP?! it's really starting to piss me off.

[DoomDragon22]

Buy a de lorean, it can take you back to 1985 if you want.

no besdies a D.S. has much better stuff but it's top secret govenrment stuff so i'm not allowed to tell you

[Takuto]

How the hell do I get MP3s on my PSP?! it's really starting to piss me off.

Ok putting mp3s on is much easier then movies.

1.hook u psp to your pc using the cable

2. scroll over to settings in ur psp and go to usb connection

3. then open up the psp removeable disk on ur pc, then in that file u will need to create a folder called psp. ( u might have a file already but i didnt so i had to create one)

4.Now open up the psp file u made and then create another folder this time call it music.

5.then drag your mp3s into the music folder and it should work.

[Seraphim]

I love my PsP except for one small problem. The dang thing scratches way to easily. I literely scratched it the first day I had it, and thats with me carrying it around like it was a newborn child. Does anyone know if there will ever be an option to replace the face of the unit? That would make my year.

[Lord Dagoth]

and it should work.

That's what I've been doing, and it hasn't worked.

[Lord Dagoth]

YES! I plugged it into the USB port on the back of my PC instead of the on on the front, and it worked!

[ZeroKun]

2 selling points for me, SRW Taisen, umm both on the DS and PSP? Yes, which will have better graphics?! PSP! And Tales of Eternia, getting the US one for PSX is way too hard and too expensive.

[The Ult. Otaku]

I've heard that there is a Regus Mark 5 and is a weak robot that depends on sunlight, i mean come on the thing gets its but kicked by a cloud.



also i've just got my PSP does anyone have any favs.

[The Ult. Otaku]

i know your watching and its true.

[regus 5000]

Yet Again That Was An Inside Joke Meant For Me To Laugh At People Like You When I Log In, And Please Stay On Topic And Stop Bringing Up Old Things

[The Ult. Otaku]

But i did ask a question.

[regus 5000]

untold ledgendes is great

[[FFIIV]*KITE*]

my friend has a psp and im gettin one is there any where were i could jus buy a psp alone or do i have to get the whole val-pak thing?

[regus 5000]

maybe on that place with auctions and jacked up prices ( i got pixelated by the system and am forced to be vauge)

[Lord Dagoth]

*KITE*']my friend has a psp and im gettin one is there any where were i could jus buy a psp alone or do i have to get the whole val-pak thing?

Right now you can only buy the value pack. But why would you want it any other way?

[bobsaget97]

Right now you can only buy the value pack. But why would you want it any other way?

Because once they drop the value pack thing it'll get cheaper. Besides, Theres no value in the value pack. Extra 50 dollars for crap pack. <3

[regus 5000]

hes right the things they give you in the value pack are completly necesary: head sets for personal listening, the carrying case so you dont scratch the screen, you would need a memory stick eventualy, and even though you cant get it know spiderman 2 was realy nice on a handheld despite what others have said

[bobsaget97]

The way I see it is with the 50 you'll save you could get a mem stick, better headset(the psp's are ear hurting crap), and a case that is actually good(Yes, I said good). While you're at it you could import spiderman 2 into your mem stick. Viola!

[regus 5000]

that would cost more than 50, the head set may be laying around but you need a cable to import files to the psp, 9.99 then you may need more then a gig of memory, 150.99 for the 1gb mem stick, and also you have to buy the movie, priceless

[KaijuIris]

that would cost more than 50, the head set may be laying around but you need a cable to import files to the psp, 9.99 then you may need more then a gig of memory, 150.99 for the 1gb mem stick, and also you have to buy the movie, priceless


10 bucks for a USB cable?! Whoever sold you that ripped you off, you should never have payed more than $5 (the PSP uses the same USB cable as several of sony's digital cameras). I'm fairly sure that you can get 1GB memory sticks for less than that aswell (I live in England though, so the pricing will probably be different for the memory stick over here).



The way I see it is with the 50 you'll save you could get a mem stick, better headset(the psp's are ear hurting crap), and a case that is actually good(Yes, I said good). While you're at it you could import spiderman 2 into your mem stick. Viola!


No offense, but do you realise how much memory that film would need?

[regus 5000]

in the us its 9 bucks for the cable; but i agree his idea of putting the movie on a memory stick is insane, maybe a few clips but not the entire thing

[Tiran]

You could up spiderman 2 on a memory stick, a film is usualy about 600MB on the PC, however a PSP's screen is far lower resoloution, so you wouldnt need nearly such a good encode. I'd say a 512MB stick would be able to fit it fine, with some space left over.

[regus 5000]

my psp gets way better resolution than my computer, the screen looks like its hd

[ZeroKun]

10 bucks for a USB cable?! Whoever sold you that ripped you off, you should never have payed more than $5 (the PSP uses the same USB cable as several of sony's digital cameras). I'm fairly sure that you can get 1GB memory sticks for less than that aswell (I live in England though, so the pricing will probably be different for the memory stick over here).

Me and my friend were looking for one, sold out, so we went to the usb cable section, 27.99, no others at best buy.

I'd like to mention this, I just can't get enough of it, it excites me so much :)

"i recently found a url with the PSP SDk for download and Code Warrior but the pearson changed the url... On his site he did post news for his dev group and he said some things about a web browser and starting on chat and writing to UMD's this is exactley what he said:

The web browser is finished i am still testing it i will post thedownload for it soon. I am starting on the Chat and it should be donein a few months. I am testing writing to a UMD. "

I found the torrent for the SDK, no use for me since Code Warrior seems to be a C/C++ dev kit, so I'm guessing apps are written in that.

Oopsies.

[regus 5000]

and you guys complain about my typing skills. WTF

[Retro]

Still, don't sway offtopic, Regus. I would love to have technology to write my own UMD's. Sony should sell this to make some profit off that, instead of letting "pirates" do it and make a living off it.

I drove around for about a hour looking for Ridge Racer PSP. finally found one about 30 minutes away from my house. Drifting has never been so sweet.

[bobsaget97]

So if I had to choose between a value-pack or a better memstick/usb cable, i'd go with the second option. It's a miracle sony sold any Value packs in the first place. Considering they announced they'd release future PsP's with an upgraded batterypack in the future.

[Lord Dagoth]

I'm planning on getting a new game this weekend. My two main choices are Dynasty Warriors or Ridge Racers, but I'm open to other suggestions. Give me suggestions of what to get.

[Seraphim]

Well Dynasty Warriors is a bit of a dissapointment due to some nasty slowdown and the fact that the actual game only takes about 1/4 of the screen. Ridge Racer however is a fantastic game with great graphics and some of the funnest racing around.

I also recommend Lumines. If you like puzzle games this is the best one to come out in a long time. Its also an extrmely stylish game with its techno inspired music and trippy backgrounds.

Metal Gear Ac!d is pretty good but I warn you that it is an aquired taste. Just because you love the Metal Gear games doesnt mean youll love this games brand of turned based, meets card combat action.

Untold Legends is decent. Its similar to Diablo but it really doesnt have that games charm as it is filled with fantasy cliches and not much of a story. However its still incredibly fun just to hack and slash for hours leveling up you character and getting new equipment.

Ape escape is still the quirky fun platformer it was years ago and it is a very enjoyable game if your into that sort of thing.

Well thats all the games I have and my opinions on them. Hope it helps.

[Retro]

Ridge Racer, deftiniteley. I went to some lengths to get a copy of Ridge Racer recently. I played R4 on the PSone to death, and this rendition of the RR series classics unto one is easily one of the best RR ever. I own MGAc!d, RR, and THUG2 Remix. Not too sure what I want next other than GTA coming next month, unless there's delays with that.

Edit: whoa, wa sjust in circuit City and there are UMD's of Pirates of the Carribean and Kil bill vol.1... Didn't pick em' up though..

[regus 5000]

if you feel like waiting , then gta is coming out next month

[Lord Dagoth]

I already have Ac!d, and I love it! I'll probably be getting Ridge Racers because everyone loves it.

if you feel like waiting , then gta is coming out next month

I'm too impatient >.<

[regus 5000]

i on the other hand can wait, but i still cant wait

[Lord Dagoth]

That didn't make any sense....And I don't need to wait because I get a paycheck every week.

[regus 5000]

dont be a show off

[Lord Dagoth]

I'm not, I was simply explaining my situation.

[Retro]

So, are there any screenshots of GTA PSP? No shots have me wondering if it will get delayed.

[Lord Dagoth]

I haven't seen any yet...which is weird for a game that is supposed to be released in May.

[gaijinsan]

I haven't seen any yet...which is weird for a game that is supposed to be released in May.

The release date is only estimated for around May/June, so I'm sure they will be pushing it back a month or so at least - also, I reckon they will reveal it at E3 :)

[Retro]

Gamestop has its date of release(GTA) at 5/17. I also wouldn't be surprised if this is all Rockstar's intenion to come out with a world exclusive soon with say, EGM, GI, or do it all at E3. GTA alone probably will sell a lot of PSP's.

[Lord Dagoth]

I hope it's in full 3D, and not top down.

[Retro]

I would count on GTA PSP being full blown 3D. It's supposedly set in Liberty City of GTA 3. GTA on GBA was top-down, so I expect PSP's GTA to be 3D. I also hope stuff like the bikes, swimming, multiplayer and more are added/included.

[Lord Dagoth]

I'm going to the store tomorrow, I'll probably get two games. I'm definately getting Ridge Racer. I'm in a bit of a dilema over the second game, what is better Dark Stalkers or Dynasty Warriors?

[Retro]

I would get Darkstalkers. Eye candy and multiplayer would rock. Although about Darkstalkers, I heard using the PSP can strain your thumb pulling all those quarter and half circles. As for DW, I just don't like the exectuion of Dynasty Warrior games. NBA Street Showdown comes out next week if you like hoops games.

[Lord Dagoth]

Nah, not really into sports games. What games are there besides DW and DS? How's Ape Escape?

[Retro]

Ape escape got rated kind of low in magazines. Remeber how cool it was with a dual shock? PSP does not offer that, so expect it to control slightly different from the PS versions.
I think ridge Racer will tide you over for a bit. Ilve been playing it all week with MGA and THuG2 getting minimal playing time.
I also keep hearing how cool Lumines is.

[Lord Dagoth]

I ended up getting RR and DW, they're both awesome.

[Densetsu]

Ridge Racer = ub3r l337.

you know what else...PSP is really hackable. haha you can get internet on it.

Engadget (http://engadget.com) the l337est stuff for PSP is on this site. How to get internet...how to haxify the startup screen...how to modify it, EVERYTHING! MU HA HA HAHA HAAHAHAHA!

[regus 5000]

wow how insightful, if i want to make a point i should laugh maniacly in all caps MU HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!( (!) also in caps)

[Retro]

Is DW multiplayer? I'd get it cheap or used, I do love the concept of DW games, never owned one.

[Lord Dagoth]

Nope, no multiplayer. I was kinda dissapointed with that.

[Retro]

Did you get the regular edition of DW or the special one priced at $70? It had a pack for your PSP(already got one...), some cool cards of the characters, and the DW PsP game. It looks cool, but I already have a pack.

[Lord Dagoth]

DW is good, not worth paying 70$ though.

[Lord Dagoth]

I can't find how to hack the startup screen, do you have a direct link?

[Retro]

No, but you could try googling "PSP hack".

[Lunay]

saying hi from my psp lol

[Ryokai]

I have been having a lot of fun with Brotherhood, Darkstalkers and Twisted Metal. I have also played a little of DW because of a friend. I thinking about picking up another game soon and it will probably be between DW and MGA but I can't decide on which to get. I dont really like sports games other then football and I dont like racing games as well.

[Smith]

GTA PSP apparently will be pushed back to september...

[regus 5000]

september!!! i read on the gamestop website that its coming out later this or next month

[Smith]

I know, it was 5\17 but I walked into gamestop and on the PSP release board, GTA got pushed back. This doesn't surprise me, there are zero screenshots of it. Pushing it back is good news to me, because I want it polished when it releases. R5000, check out the link in my sig to PSPFreaks.com, good site, also powered by VBulletin, like AN.

[Solid_Snake]

So who has played Metal Gear Ac!d? I am a MGS Fanboy, but I cannot afford the PSP at the moment.(to many Anime that I buy) I bought MGA just not a PSP. ^_^

[Smith]

I own it(MGA) but haven't really played it much. I love it though. Been playing a whole lot of Ridge Racer and THUG2. MGAc!d stays true to the roots of MGS, but is different enough for a fresh experience for MGS vets.
Snake, are you waiting on a better deal for the PSP? I hear Sony will release a value pack with a longer-lasting battery and a bigger memory card.... I have a power pack from Pelician that charges the PSP 2 times, and it's useful.

[Solid_Snake]

I own it(MGA) but haven't really played it much. I love it though. Been playing a whole lot of Ridge Racer and THUG2. MGAc!d stays true to the roots of MGS, but is different enough for a fresh experience for MGS vets.
Snake, are you waiting on a better deal for the PSP? I hear Sony will release a value pack with a longer-lasting battery and a bigger memory card.... I have a power pack from Pelician that charges the PSP 2 times, and it's useful.
Yep, I am waiting for a better price, do you know when it might happen Retro?(better price that is)

[regus 5000]

they may even release the single psp for 150

[Smith]

Next Christmas I expect something different from the current valuepack. Honeslty a standalone PSP isn't worth it, because you will end up buying accessories for it that could have come with the valuepack. Also, Sony apparently pushed back the euro release of the PSP because of demand in Japan and the US, so I expect a new pack after Europe gets their PSP. Something tells me the PSP will be $250 for a while, it's the contents of the value pack that should change\improve with a bigger battery and memory stick.
Watched spidey 2 all the way through on my PSP, prettier on the LCD than when I saw it 2 times in the theater. Gonna watch House of Flying Daggers tonight.

[Lord Dagoth]

I got UL:BOTB today, haven't played it yet though. And does any one know when those cool Nyko cases come out?

[Sendo Takeshi]

I got my PSP on Friday and oh my God am I amazed by this wonderful piece of technology. So I far I got Wipeout Pure, Ridge Racer, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee, and Darkstalkers.

The quality on these games is excellent for any handheld. And the battery life is a lot better than some would expect. The sound quality is also beautiful. No handheld can provide such sound. Ridge Racer sounds uber clear. Although the headphones suck hard. But either way, its worth the 300 dollars(obviously you're gonna get a game with it).

[Jon]

Does anyone know if they sell the PSP outside of a bundle pack? Like sepreatly?

[Lord Dagoth]

I thought the Sony headphones worked great.

[Smith]

Try auction sites, or used game places like Gamestop for a standalone PsP.

Again, check out the link in my sig to PSPFreaks.com, powered by VBulletin like animenation's forums. There is also a contest for a free PSP on the site.
I looked in the magazine "Psp launch guide" by Ziff Davis(?) at the Nyko cases, doesn't say when it comes out, so I expect it is out, but sold out in mpost places. Try gamestop.com for these Nyko's. I m eying the Nyko theater exprience, or the Pelician desktop speaker\charger which looks a lot like Nyko's theater experience stand.

Deathscythe, how is Darkstalkers? I kind of want it, but not at $40. I'm curious about pulling half circles constantly, is it hindered by using the PsP?

[sazae]

I just recently picked up my PSP with the games Untold Legends, Dynasty Warriors, and Wipeout Pure. I have to say that Wipeout is amazing and I'm looking for another racing game. I was trying to decide between Need For Speed Underground Rivals and Midnight Club 3. Can anyone tell me which is better of the two? I also keep hearing that the Bleach game is fun to play and want to know if it is worth importing for $59 from lyk-sang.

[Sendo Takeshi]

Deathscythe, how is Darkstalkers? I kind of want it, but not at $40. I'm curious about pulling half circles constantly, is it hindered by using the PsP?


Its good. The half circles and quarter circles are a hassle to work on this thing. I prefer kind of saving your money or just trade in something to pay less. I kind of regret it, but it's still kind of worth it. I guess I have to really sit down with the game. I've been to busy with Ridge Racer and Hot Shots Golf lately.


Also, you people might want to check out Wipeout Pure. Very good game. Some of the best graphics on the PSP as well.

[Smith]

Bleach looks amazing, from the one screenshot ilve seen. I'd go with Ridge Racer, unless you just don't like conceptual cars and a whole lotta of drifting. Scream across straightways upwards of 150 MPH, hit corners at 100+. Rr is pure racing nirvana IMO. And also the reason I wanted a PSP. Midnight club dub ed. Isnlt out yet though. NFSUndergound rivals looks pretty good from what I've seen of a video that came with NBA Streett showdown(don't buy that one, I traded it in for Dynasty warriors approximately 1 hour after buying NBast. It is ok, just very wooden and I played vol.3 on Xbox so...).

[regus 5000]

Next Christmas I expect something different from the current valuepack. Honeslty a standalone PSP isn't worth it, because you will end up buying accessories for it that could have come with the valuepack. Also, Sony apparently pushed back the euro release of the PSP because of demand in Japan and the US, so I expect a new pack after Europe gets their PSP. Something tells me the PSP will be $250 for a while, it's the contents of the value pack that should change\improve with a bigger battery and memory stick.
Watched spidey 2 all the way through on my PSP, prettier on the LCD than when I saw it 2 times in the theater. Gonna watch House of Flying Daggers tonight.

you just said all the things ive been trying to say for the past month and a half.
why wouldnt you want a carrying case or a mericle cloth. but the headphones do suck.

[Smith]

I don't use my cleaning cloth, at least not yet anyways. I promptly bought a screen guard when I got my PSP. I can already see some stratches etc on the screenguard. Probably'll get a new screenguard later, although it doesn't bother me when I'm playing games.
I'm deaf, so I tried the sony headphones at full volume, expecting to maybe feel it at least,, but nary a peep was felt. Is there headphones that "woof"? I'd sure love those, The PSP doesn't feature a rumble that I have gotten accustomed to since the N64's rumblepak w\ Starfox. Ah, the good ol' days of Starfox on the N64...

[regus 5000]

i think one thing we can all agree on is that the psp is way better then that other system that we wont name. i mean in the past month ive met 5 people that own a psp and one with a ds, and it wasnt even his.

[Lord Dagoth]

i think one thing we can all agree on is that the psp is way better then that other system that we wont name. i mean in the past month ive met 5 people that own a psp and one with a ds, and it wasnt even his.


That proves it :rolls eyes:. I own a PSP and not a DS, and I don't think it's superior in any way.

[regus 5000]

then why did you spend 100 dollars more for something you dont think is superior

[Lord Dagoth]

So I could play MP Ridge Racer with my friends

[regus 5000]

if you were to buy the ds what game would it be for.

[Lord Dagoth]

Mario 64 (classic), and I can't wait for animal crossing. I'd definately get Wario Ware touched, and of course Feel The Magic XX/XY

[DoomDragon22]

Ahh but theres obviusly the others there working on FF3 Animal Crossing Casltevania Megaman and many others (go ahead say ti you hate /megaman most do but I DONT!) and supposedly the N64 Zelda Games

[Lord Dagoth]

I've never actually played a Mega Man game (Well, I have played Mega Man Soccer...) but all the others are winners!

[regus 5000]

the one thing i like about sony is that they stay consistant with their controll design;if you can navigate a psx you can navigate a ps2 and the same is true for the psp. with nintendo they changes the controll design with every console( n64) so you had to learn a new controll setup with each new console.

[Jon]

Is it really that hard to learn a controller design? OMG the controller design is differnet! IM GOING TO COMMIT SUICIDE!

[regus 5000]

im just saying that sony is consistant with their control design while nintendo is not and sometimes just outrageous.

and dont get sarcastic with me, ill sarcastic you so much you will comit suicide

[Jon]

I know, I'm just in a "humorous" mood. Don't take it the wrong way. I'm just saying, switching a controller design isn't that terrifying. But Sony does have a decent controller.

[DoomDragon22]

sigh your true they do change their controls only a few times they havent NES to SNes was pretty close GB to GBP (game boy pockett) to GBA SP but anyways the controls are easier to learn and use

[Smith]

Nintendo will always have their A and B buttons, like Sony will always have their Circle, Triangle, Square and cross. Microsoft on the other hand, isn't so creative when you compare theirs to Nintendo's and Sony's.

[regus 5000]

dont get me started on bill. that is the craziest control design i have ever seen

[Smith]

Bill didn't do anything with the desgin. All he did was foot the bill. That supposed Xbox 360 controller is so much alike the PS2 that I think it may turn off some people, I know I probably won't get another M$ system. Getting a PS2 next, with GOD OF WAR..

[regus 5000]

good choice.

[Smith]

Yeah, Played level 1 at a friend's yesterday, really good game, the miniboss fight with the circle , triangle button was really enjoyable to play and watch. This game truly kicks butt.

[regus 5000]

when is the action replay coming out?

[Smith]

I dunno. Try a site like IGN.com or google it.

[sazae]

Action Replay PSP (http://us.codejunkies.com/news_reviews.asp?c=US&cr=USD&cs=$&r=0&l=1&p=18&i=8663&s=8)

From looking at the Action Replay site it looks like one is in the works but I couldn't find a date for it's release.

I did pick up Darkstalkers and Need For Speed Underground today. Both games are fun but my favorite at the moment has to be Wipeout Pure. I've been trying for a while to get past the Rapier class without much success, great game though and the soundtrack is a perfect match.

[regus 5000]

do you have a hot spot or a wireless network in your house. if you do you can use the web browser hack on wipe out pure. just search it in google and you should find it.