New PSP owner, must have cheap games

[Mr Unoriginal]

I'm picking up a PSP from Craigslist today for pretty cheap but I need some games for it. Not looking to spend a lot, so probably some older games that are a must buy for under $25. Any suggestions besides sports games welcome.

[naes]

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
Mega Man Powered Up

[jer7583]

Daxter, Syphon Filter, Hot Shots Golf, are all $15 at Best Buy.

Wipeout Pure is $10 used or less most places. Mega Man Powered Up and Mega Man Maverick Hunter X are both around $15 used.

I highly reccomend Daxter if you're a fan of platformers. Crush is still $30 but it's the best game on the system, imo.

[FurryCurry]

Can we stop with these threads? Can't we get one thread like this sticked for all to see?

[Mr Unoriginal]

Can we stop with these threads? Can't we get one thread like this sticked for all to see?

Show me where the other threads are and I'll be happy to request this one be locked up.

[FurryCurry]

Show me where the other threads are and I'll be happy to request this one be locked up.

That's just it. We don't have one. They keep coming in going every couple of weeks. Like when people get a PSP, they come here asking what to get, then the thread tanks, and a new one arrives. We can always sticky your thread I guess.

Oh and just keep your eye out for cheap shit. Constantly check Deals forum because us PSP gamers have scored insane deals over the past year.

[Mr Unoriginal]

That's just it. We don't have one. They keep coming in going every couple of weeks. Like when people get a PSP, they come here asking what to get, then the thread tanks, and a new one arrives. We can always sticky your thread I guess.

Oh and just keep your eye out for cheap shit. Constantly check Deals forum because us PSP gamers have scored insane deals over the past year.

Ok, sorry, thought you were hinting that I should check elsewhere.

It always seems that PSP games drop in price pretty fast so I'm hoping to get a good collection going with spending minimal money.

[Masterkyo]

Checkout local Toysrus store for clearance.

[Wolfpup]

What kinds of games do you like? Off the top of my head:

-Syphon Filter-Check out IGN's review. It's amazing, one of the best games I played last year.
-Metal Gear Acid 1 and 2-really great if you like strategy type games. Interesting in that they're strategy games with stealth.
-Ridge Racer-best racing game I've played in years.
-the collections like Sega Genesis Collection and EA Replay are cool.

Tons of other games too, plus I prefer to buy the Playstation Portable version of a game if it's available on multiple systems.

[Xevious]

No one has mentioned the first Grand Theft Auto? What about that Mercury game (I don't know what the title is....); I heard that game was good.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Well the PSP I'm getting from some guy and it includes GTA: LCS, Hot Shots, Twisted Metal, and Ridge Racer. I really don't care for racing games, but the whole package is only costing me $100 so I didn't complain.

I like RPGs, puzzle, action, platformers and anything that could be pick up and play so I can get some gaming in at work but hide it if I need to.

[lurknomore]

Get Lumines. It's the only reason I still have my launch PSP.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Get Lumines. It's the only reason I still have my launch PSP.

I plan to, is it hard to find now that it is the downgrader for firmware or was that a short-lived rush on the game?

[Wolfpup]

No one has mentioned the first Grand Theft Auto? What about that Mercury game (I don't know what the title is....); I heard that game was good.

Good point about Grand Theft Auto. It was a lot better than the first two 3D games (I never played the San Andreas). I quit playing eventually though because it just got too disgusting for me. I wish they'd clean up the controls even more than have you play a GOOD guy.


I like RPGs, puzzle, action, platformers and anything that could be pick up and play so I can get some gaming in at work but hide it if I need to.


What? I don't know anything about that! ;) :lol: (Looks at PSP under desk :D )

That new Tales game is supposed to be good if you like those. I've never been a fan, but this one actually looks kind of good from the previews I saw. You'd probably like the Metal Gear Acid games too-strategy, not RPGs, but you'd probably get into them once you "get" the system (it has a bit of a learning curve since it's so weird compared to anything else, but it's got really great gameplay).

Polopocrios was kind of a fun traditional Japanese RPG, and there are a bunch of others, and Diablo-esque games too.

Actually there's even an Elder Scrolls game that was reviewed well, but it sounds like it's been simplified since obviously the full Oblivion would need more than the PS2 level of power.

And definietly pick up Syphon Filter (and probably Daxter) for $15 each at Best Buy, and don't miss the Toy's R Us clearenced games!

[Mr Unoriginal]

Polopocrios was kind of a fun traditional Japanese RPG, and there are a bunch of others, and Diablo-esque games too.

Actually there's even an Elder Scrolls game that was reviewed well, but it sounds like it's been simplified since obviously the full Oblivion would need more than the PS2 level of power.

And definietly pick up Syphon Filter (and probably Daxter) for $15 each at Best Buy, and don't miss the Toy's R Us clearenced games!

I am getting Polopocrois from Goozex, I'm looking forward to that. I love Diablo like games so I am looking to get Untold Legends. Any other games besides the sequal that is that style?

I will probably pick up Lumines 2 from the Toys R Us clearance, but I want to get the first one as well. Are they both pretty much identical or is it worth getting both?

[FriskyTanuki]

Exit (puzzle platformer, generally about $10 or so at most places)
WTF ($15 at EB/GS. It's a fun, quirky take on the minigame genre)
Daxter
Loco Roco (Was on sale for $10 at one point, though I'm not sure what's happened to it price-wise since then)
Gunpey ($10 at BB last time I checked. It's fun, but harder to get into than Lumines)

[RelentlessRolento]

Ultimate Ghouls and Ghosts... it always gets overlooked. It's such a great visual feast with classic gameplay for under $20.

also, every extend extra, but only if you've played REZ and liked it.

[DesertEagleXIX]

Metal Gear Ac!d 2 is a must buy; it kept me busy for hours.
Dexter is one of the best platformers
The Sega Genesis collection is a great buy, if you have a BB around.

[Wolfpup]

I am getting Polopocrois from Goozex, I'm looking forward to that. I love Diablo like games so I am looking to get Untold Legends. Any other games besides the sequal that is that style?

I will probably pick up Lumines 2 from the Toys R Us clearance, but I want to get the first one as well. Are they both pretty much identical or is it worth getting both?

They seemed pretty much the same to me. I didn't like the sequels music, though that's just personal preference. I actually like a lot of the groups they advertise on the back, but I wouldn't even be able to get far enough into the game to get to them.

There's probably too many Diablo-esque games to list. Off the top of my head-beyond Untold Legends, there's Dungeon Siege, Neo Pets, the Oblivion spin off, that dungeon creator game that just came out (got a pretty good review I think, but I don't know what it's called), and I liked Justice League Heroes, though it's very linear (which I actually liked versus the phony exploration in most of these) and it doesn't have the typical item management-but I liked it much more than the very generic Untold Legends. I think there's more than those too

[Wolfpup]

Metal Gear Ac!d 2 is a must buy; it kept me busy for hours.
Dexter is one of the best platformers
The Sega Genesis collection is a great buy, if you have a BB around.

Yeah, the MGA games are fantastic. I was never bored by either one, which is saying something. Haven't played Daxter yet (just got it last week). Sega Genesis Collection and EA Replay are two of the best collections ever.

Loco Roco looks totally awesome, but I haven't played it yet (got it last year, but I'm saving it as I think I'm going to love it.)

Of course We Love Katamari is good-not as good as the original, but still fun. Tons more I'm forgetting.

Don't forget Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror! It's amazing. I like it better than Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and I liked that. IGN called it the PSP's killer app, and it is. It's as high-end, well produced, and good looking as the best PS2/X-Box games. Geez, the music was done by Mark Snow, and the whole thing is that caliber.

Personally I wouldn't recommend those MegaMan games, because the PS2 Megaman collections are better deals, and I prefer the 2D art. They're not BAD of course, just kind of redundant.

Hopefully I didn't oversell Polopocrois. You've played it before, and the gameplay is VERY basic traditional JRPG, but for some reason I found it kind of charming. I actually beat it, and I'm not able to stomach most Japanese RPGs anymore, so that's probagly saying something. (I've just seen everything too many times to play through a lot of games anymore. And even though I've seen Polopocrios's gameplay, I still have a soft spot for it for some reason. I couldn't make it through Final Fantasy 3 on the DS, but played that pretty much straight through.)

I just got the demo for Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, and it's looking to be awesome too. What's scary is those games are still being underclocked. If they (hopefully) do a sequel, they can turn the system clock up 50%...scary.

[primetime]

I am getting Polopocrois from Goozex, I'm looking forward to that. I love Diablo like games so I am looking to get Untold Legends. Any other games besides the sequal that is that style?

I will probably pick up Lumines 2 from the Toys R Us clearance, but I want to get the first one as well. Are they both pretty much identical or is it worth getting both?

Lummy 2 has most of the skins of the first, barring a few licensed songs (and arguably the best, Shinin') as well as better presentation, more skins, and more modes. I would just get the second.

[oremites]

There's probably too many Diablo-esque games to list. Off the top of my head-beyond Untold Legends, there's Dungeon Siege, Neo Pets, ....
Speaking of NeoPets and cheap PSP games, I just picked this game up at KMart today for $4. I have a feeling that's a very big YMMV, but if you have a KMart around, you could check for any deals there.

[Wolfpup]

Neo Pets and Untold Legends are both ones I just couldn't force myself to finish-but there was nothing technically wrong with either.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Well got my PSP this afternoon, looks great! Is there a definitive website out there that explains homebrew, how to access it etc?

[Mr Unoriginal]

Looks like the firmware on it is 2.0 so I think I'm in good shape to run some homebrew. When does your firmware get updated?

[Foo228]

Burnout: L3gends

[Foo228]

Looks like the firmware on it is 2.0 so I think I'm in good shape to run some homebrew. When does your firmware get updated?

Once you download something, it upgrades...thats the only way

[RelentlessRolento]

best place to start for homebrew is pspupdates.com

[slidecage]

I am getting Polopocrois from Goozex, I'm looking forward to that. I love Diablo like games so I am looking to get Untold Legends. Any other games besides the sequal that is that style?

I will probably pick up Lumines 2 from the Toys R Us clearance, but I want to get the first one as well. Are they both pretty much identical or is it worth getting both?


untold legends 2 is a lot better then the first one. I played the 2nd one probally for good 30 + hours but only 2 to 3 on the first one (couldnt stand the first one)

lumines is dying down. Up north in kendaville they got greatest hits of the game for 12.99 sealed

neopets is a fun game but its a pure rip off of untold + they have level caps . meaning you just cant stat build and sort of gets boring fast.

sega collection the psp background blurs on the RPG games

Astonishia Story is a cheap RPG game not that good but better then some

Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires--- good game but long loads

Legend of Heroes 1 2 or 3

[Mr Unoriginal]

Once you download something, it upgrades...thats the only way

What would I download to upgrade it? Is there a place to automatically get the new firmware? I thought I heard that certain games update your firmware before you play them?

[sallyballs]

Although it may not be cheap. Metal Gear: PO is a must have for the PSP. Graphically it will amaze you and its the gameplay is pretty stellar.

[slidecage]

What would I download to upgrade it? Is there a place to automatically get the new firmware? I thought I heard that certain games update your firmware before you play them?

i think all games that need an update will update your system

Say like a game needs 3.70 to play it ... that game will update your system before you play it.


so i think every game would update your system

[Wolfpup]

What would I download to upgrade it? Is there a place to automatically get the new firmware? I thought I heard that certain games update your firmware before you play them?

Games always require and ship with the newest firmware at the time of their manufacture. When you put the disc in, in addition to displaying the title screen for the game, on that same section it'll show the firmware update. Or if you launch the game and it needs to be updated, it'll prompt you to do the update.

Alternatively you can update it over Wifi from the system update menu, or download firmware through the Playstation 3, or from a computer.

You have to have the system plugged in to be able to update, to prevent power loss during the update (which could fry the system's firmware).

This is all a really complicated explanation for something that's super simple :lol:

[Javery]

I know you said "no sports" but Hot Shots Golf is one of the best games I've ever played on a handheld. I STILL play it for 20 minutes a day on the shitter and I got it at launch.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Games always require and ship with the newest firmware at the time of their manufacture. When you put the disc in, in addition to displaying the title screen for the game, on that same section it'll show the firmware update. Or if you launch the game and it needs to be updated, it'll prompt you to do the update.

Alternatively you can update it over Wifi from the system update menu, or download firmware through the Playstation 3, or from a computer.

You have to have the system plugged in to be able to update, to prevent power loss during the update (which could fry the system's firmware).

This is all a really complicated explanation for something that's super simple :lol:

Ok, that's what I thought. I haven't gone the homebrew route yet, but wasn't sure if I should avoid anything upfront that would stop me from doing it in the future.

[Mr Unoriginal]

I know you said "no sports" but Hot Shots Golf is one of the best games I've ever played on a handheld. I STILL play it for 20 minutes a day on the shitter and I got it at launch.

I stand corrected, I both have and love this game. It is very repetative but so damn fun.

[slidecage]

I know you said "no sports" but Hot Shots Golf is one of the best games I've ever played on a handheld. I STILL play it for 20 minutes a day on the shitter and I got it at launch.

ummm i think thats one game noone will want to trade with you LOL


yea the game is great and what even makes it better if i remember right, if you lose the game gets eaiser allowing you to win unlike the ps2 games

[RelentlessRolento]

the metal gear graphic novel is a huge must just because it's so well made.

[apocrypha]

CHECK KMART CLEARANCE RACK
MEDIEVIL and Untold Legends for 4.00 each YMMV but it seems like 4.00 is the clearance price KMARTS mark down PSP games to when they want to clear em out.

[Phorty Ounce]

- Wipeout Pure
- GTA Series (every PSP owner MUST have the two GTA games in their library...well, at least Vice City Stories.
- Medal of Honor Heroes (if you can stand FPS's on a handheld, I didn't have too many problems with it)
- Killzone Liberation (too fun)

and on...

[Wolfpup]

The GTA games are really good, technically (both I and some friends of mine thought Liberty City Stories was the first playable GTA game)-but it's really gross, and I ended up quitting part way through. I'd never buy another GTA game again.

[Mr Unoriginal]

The GTA games are really good, technically (both I and some friends of mine thought Liberty City Stories was the first playable GTA game)-but it's really gross, and I ended up quitting part way through. I'd never buy another GTA game again.

Gross? In terms of language? Violence?

[Wolfpup]

To an extent, both of those. But mostly the content, some of the missions, the theme, tone of it. I finally quit after you were supposed to kill a priest. No thanks.

[blackjaw]

To an extent, both of those. But mostly the content, some of the missions, the theme, tone of it. I finally quit after you were supposed to kill a priest. No thanks.

Did you never play the original on the PSX or any of the ones on PS2...or at least hear that the game is a complete satire of daily life and filled with violence, profanity, and sex??

C'mon....

[Wolfpup]

Of course I've played earlier games in the series.

[RelentlessRolento]

If GTA weren't like that, it would suck... really.

The killing of a priest was a whole joke anyway. It was obviously a corrupt priest if remember correctly as well. I'm guessing you didn't get to the awesome cannibal missions either? pure scripting artistry... no joke.

[leehom]

Great thread, I was going to make a thread about this.

I picked up a few games in anticipation of the new psp. I found a couple of discontinued games (pq + monster hunter freedom) and picked up Initial D and Hot Shots Golf. Is there any other games under $20 that I should pick up thats not on this list? Is Salamander Portable worth $19 at Fry's?

[Rocko]

I'm going to be a new PSP owner when the Slim arrives as well. I've been on the lookout for cheap games, and so far have got Gitaroo Man for $15 at GS after a GI/Edge subscription $5 off deal, Virtua Tennis for $5 at BB using an expired $5 coupon, Wipeout Pure for $10 at BB using the same coupon, and Me and My Katamari for $12 on eBay.

I'm on the lookout for Loco Roco and the two Megaman games, and am open to any other suggestions.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm going to be a new PSP owner when the Slim arrives as well. I've been on the lookout for cheap games, and so far have got Gitaroo Man for $15 at GS after a GI/Edge subscription $5 off deal, Virtua Tennis for $5 at BB using an expired $5 coupon, Wipeout Pure for $10 at BB using the same coupon, and Me and My Katamari for $12 on eBay.

I'm on the lookout for Loco Roco and the two Megaman games, and am open to any other suggestions.


I got LocoRoco for $10 a long ass time ago at CC, but probably Ebay has those prices now...

as for the megaman games, it's easier to find mavrick hunter, but I have no idea why. Also, go pick up MGSPO since it's about $16 at CC right now.

[Phorty Ounce]

Get Killzone Liberation.

Infrastructure mode is like chocolate cake on rollerblades.

[RelentlessRolento]

Get Killzone Liberation.

Infrastructure mode is like chocolate cake on rollerblades.


I want that badly, but still waiting on a price drop.

[Phorty Ounce]

I want that badly, but still waiting on a price drop.

I waited for a price drop too. A couple of posters on the Canada forum posted that EB Games Canada was dropping prices on all their used PSP games. I called them up, and they had Killzone: Liberation reduced for the following price:

$12.99

I don't know why they cleared it from $34.99, but hell I wasn't complaining. I am still looking for Burnout Dominator to go <$20.

[Rocko]

That's Canada-only?

[RelentlessRolento]

That's Canada-only?


wondering the same...

[Furashu]

get metal gear portable ops at circuit city, its only 16.96 right now

[MICHAE2414]

Agreed, wondering if it's a Canada-only price as well...I'm also waiting for Dominator to drop a little more, too.
I waited for a price drop too. A couple of posters on the Canada forum posted that EB Games Canada was dropping prices on all their used PSP games. I called them up, and they had Killzone: Liberation reduced for the following price:

$12.99

I don't know why they cleared it from $34.99, but hell I wasn't complaining. I am still looking for Burnout Dominator to go <$20.

[Wolfpup]

get metal gear portable ops at circuit city, its only 16.96 right now

Thanks! I'm going to look for that. (Although I hated MGS3, so I'm a bit nervous.)

I may have mentioned it in this thread, but I wasn't impressed by Killzone: Liberation at all. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror on the other hand is fantastic. IGN called it the PSP's killer app. It's a fantastic game in every regard. The sequel is even being written by Greg Rucka, if you can believe it!

[benjamouth]

I am still looking for Burnout Dominator to go <$20.

Amazon has it for $19.99

http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Arts-Burnout-Dominator/dp/B000MUOHAM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-7824160-3819656?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1186409826&sr=8-2

I'd definitely suggest Ultimate Ghosts N Goblins, think it's $20 on Amazon to, well worth it IMO, excellent PSP game.

http://www.amazon.com/Capcom-13388270088-Ultimate-Ghost-Goblins/dp/B000FG65F8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-7824160-3819656?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1186409942&sr=1-2

[Plinko]

I also just got a PSP in the last week, and I've got to say I'm absolutely floored by the system. I cannot believe I waited so long to pick one of these up.

The only two games I have are Daxter and Wipeout Pure, both of which are phenomenal. If you like platformers, get Daxter--it's amazing.

How is the Gradius collection? I used to be really into those games. Is it worth the $20?

[Phorty Ounce]

To those wondering if the used PSP/ Killzone: LBR price drop was Canadian-only:


I waited for a price drop too. A couple of posters on the Canada forum posted that EB Games Canada was dropping prices on all their used PSP games.


On another note, how would people who have played SF: Dark Mirror describe the game? Is it more like ghost recon, metal gear, etc?

[Rocko]

We were wondering if it was limited to Canada, we knew it was dropped in Canada.

Also, remember the $5 BB coupon. It's expired, but cashiers here still take it. Definitely worth a try.

[MICHAE2414]

Amazon has it for $19.99

http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Arts-Burnout-Dominator/dp/B000MUOHAM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-7824160-3819656?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1186409826&sr=8-2
...I'll give you this one, since $19.99 IS less than $20...but I think Phorty Ounce (and myself) meant around $10-$15. :-)

[primetime]

Isn't Lumines 2 about 9 bucks at TRU? If so, that's a no-brainer.

[Phorty Ounce]

...I'll give you this one, since $19.99 IS less than $20...but I think Phorty Ounce (and myself) meant around $10-$15. :-)

Yes, especially since the new Burnout Paradise is around the corner.

As for Lumines II, if you can find me a 9.99 USD copy, I will pay you somewhat of a premium+ shipping.

[Wolfpup]

Toy's R Us had TONS at mine a month or two ago when the clearance started. I think they had a copy or two left. Turns out I didn't like it even as well as the first one, so traded it in.

[primetime]

Toy's R Us had TONS at mine a month or two ago when the clearance started. I think they had a copy or two left. Turns out I didn't like it even as well as the first one, so traded it in.

How so? Lumines 2 has all of the skins of the first barring a few of the liscensed ones then a lot more. Plus it's got more modes and stuff.

[Wolfpup]

I probably stink at it too much to unlock the original skins, and the ones I could get to I didn't like even half as much. Puzzle games aren't my thing though. If you absolutely love the first one I'm sure it's worth it.

[Rocko]

This reminds me, I'm pissed that the original has that damn exploit- it's driven the prices throguh the roof, and I'm not about to pay $40 on eBay for Lumines. I guess I'll have to get Lumines 2 at TRU sometime, if I can find it. Any other decent PSP games on clearance there?

I also need to try and find MGS:PO at CC. I'm not sure what's on clearance there, either.

[Wolfpup]

There were a ton of great PSP games on clearance when it started, but mine's been completely picked over for about a month. The good stuff went in the first few days at mine.

[Rocko]

My TRU never has any decent games. They always have a steady supply of the latest Barbie Horse Adventure and Hannah Montana, though.

I might take a look sometime this week, only because it's right near CC, and I would like to pick up Metal Gear.

[Phorty Ounce]

My TRU never has any decent games. They always have a steady supply of the latest Barbie Horse Adventure and Hannah Montana, though.

I would take the last copies of each of those games off the shelves, just to make little girls cry.

I am that bad-ass. Move over Mr. Bean.