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Amazon PSP 2000 Core $154.99 FSS
http://www.amazon.com/PSP-2000-Console-Piano-Black-Sony/dp/B000UA0LXQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1239084945&sr=8-3
eastx
04-07-2009, 06:43 AM
Good price!
xycury
04-07-2009, 08:22 AM
Dell had a better deal with 25% and the DPS or whatever... I think down to 144 shipped. then tax so it could have been close to this.
I'm surprised it's still this high, thought they would want to get rid of these...
Vegan
04-07-2009, 12:37 PM
I'm surprised it's still this high, thought they would want to get rid of these...
Well, the 2000 series seems to be more popular than the ill-received 3000 series.
expane
04-07-2009, 12:43 PM
Been this price for a couple of weeks now... gotta wonder if they are clearing stock...they are OOS on all the PSP2000 bundles, only the black core is left.
May have to snatch one up since PSP3000 is bunk
expane
04-07-2009, 02:31 PM
internet rumors are now running wild today that PSP4000 is confirmed to be here by XMAs w/ dual thumbsticks + sliding screen
Knowing Sony it will be $349 and have a battery life of 1.5 hours :(
bigdaddybruce44
04-07-2009, 02:37 PM
Dual analogs? That stinks. Gonna get a bunch of good titles you can only play on the newer model. Oh, well.
OGHowie
04-07-2009, 02:39 PM
internet rumors are now running wild today that PSP4000 is confirmed to be here by XMAs w/ dual thumbsticks + sliding screen
I should sell my psp-2000 then, especially since I never pay it.
xycury
04-07-2009, 02:50 PM
it'd be nice to find maybe an old psp that's in good condition or new even... I want to pick one up but not for the price it's selling for.
drekzeron
04-07-2009, 03:08 PM
it'd be nice to find maybe an old psp that's in good condition or new even... I want to pick one up but not for the price it's selling for.
same thoughts i've been having for the last week or so.
Yeah, I just got a PSP through a trade here on cag, and I'm freaking loving it. If anyone is interested in one, I can heartily recommend it.
It turns out all the titles I've been wanting to play are a lot of fun!
Nirron
04-07-2009, 03:19 PM
it'd be nice to find maybe an old psp that's in good condition or new even... I want to pick one up but not for the price it's selling for.
Ditto. I've been trying to get one for anywhere between $70-100, but places like GS sell them for $140 used, and the only reputable sellers I find on places like Half.com/Amazon/eBay have them for either too much or listed as broken.
With Crisis Core and Chains of Olympus falling to $20, I may have to bite soon. I can probably hold out until Fall, and hopefully there will either be some kind of price drop, or some nice deal around Christmas.
Chlorox
04-07-2009, 04:29 PM
If anyone is interested in one, I can heartily recommend it.
It turns out all the titles I've been wanting to play are a lot of fun!
I was pleasantly surprised after I got mine just on a whim amazing little system. Been really enjoying Crisis Core, Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops, FF Tactics. A lot of great games on this system.
Stock up some of the titles at the Game Days sale. Most of the games for the system can be bought pretty damn cheap.
battleroyal33
04-07-2009, 04:36 PM
Question.. What is the issues with psp 3000.. I thought it was an upgrade from the 2000
Question.. What is the issues with psp 3000.. I thought it was an upgrade from the 2000
The 3000 has a brighter screen and displays better outdoors. However, it idsplays scanlines for some games which is offputting to a lot of people.
Chlorox
04-07-2009, 04:41 PM
Question.. What is the issues with psp 3000.. I thought it was an upgrade from the 2000
I personally don't notice any problems about the 3000. The screen is greatly improved from the previous models. I think that most people's issue is that you can't mod it to play Roms.
battleroyal33
04-07-2009, 04:43 PM
Thanks, wasnt sure what the issues were..
Most who own the 3000 say that the screen issue is barely noticeable at all. Mountain out of a molehill probably.
eastx
04-07-2009, 05:47 PM
Well it's easy to add custom firmware to the 2000 so that you can play emulators and homebrew. You should really factor that into its price.
Chlorox
04-07-2009, 06:00 PM
Well it's easy to add custom firmware to the 2000 so that you can play emulators and homebrew. You should really factor that into its price.
Not all can though. A lot of the newer 2000 models use the same motherboard as the 3000 which is said to be unmoddable.
expane
04-07-2009, 06:10 PM
Most who own the 3000 say that the screen issue is barely noticeable at all. Mountain out of a molehill probably.
People who spend money on products ALWAYS over rate their own purchases and downplay the problems. Just look at reviews on Amazon.com the overwhelming review is 4 stars or higher.. for every single product.
The issues w/ PSP 3000 screen are well documented online, visible scan lines. It is what it is. People who bought a PSP 3000 say "it's no big deal"... because they spent their hard earned money on the item.
The truth is, the screen shows scanlines because of the way the pixels are designed on the LCD itself, so it's not even something sony could ever change w/ firmware. It also affects the colors.
So it is something that is visible, and affects 100% of PSP3000s. Whether or not it bothers each user is up to them. But the flaw in the design is there, and it will never go away.
NeoGutsman
04-07-2009, 06:10 PM
The perceived scanline issues with the PSP 3000 aren't unfounded, but I honestly and truly don't notice the phenomenon 99.9999% of the time. For me, the tradeoff of having a brighter, more vibrant screen (which you can revert to the original, non-vibrant mode in the screen options) outweighs the few times I see a scanline blotch. I haven't played the PSP-2000 in a while, but I've read that the light ghosting present on that screen isn't as apparent on the PSP-3000.
Still, either way, the 2k and 3k PSP systems are both great form factors, and the sales going on right now at EB/GS make it a nice buy. I recommend the steal of the month at the EB/GS Game Days sale which is a $4.99 new copy of the UMD movie "Stealth." The movie was wack, but it comes with a free copy of Wipeout Pure! Previous system pack-in Daxter is $4.99 used at GS/EB, and well worth picking up, too.
Been this price for a couple of weeks now... gotta wonder if they are clearing stock...they are OOS on all the PSP2000 bundles, only the black core is left.
May have to snatch one up since PSP3000 is bunk
What's wrong with the 3000? From what I gather it's got a bigger screen, slightly better hardware and a ridiculous price.
Danil ACE
04-07-2009, 06:28 PM
PSP 1000 is where it's at. Nice solid feel, UMD door isn't cheap and flimsy, easy to mod.
I don't know if it's YMMV or not, but Best Buy has the Core 2000 model for $118.
People who spend money on products ALWAYS over rate their own purchases and downplay the problems. Just look at reviews on Amazon.com the overwhelming review is 4 stars or higher.. for every single product.
The issues w/ PSP 3000 screen are well documented online, visible scan lines. It is what it is. People who bought a PSP 3000 say "it's no big deal"... because they spent their hard earned money on the item.
The truth is, the screen shows scanlines because of the way the pixels are designed on the LCD itself, so it's not even something sony could ever change w/ firmware. It also affects the colors.
So it is something that is visible, and affects 100% of PSP3000s. Whether or not it bothers each user is up to them. But the flaw in the design is there, and it will never go away.
Ya I'm well aware of everything you said. Most owners say they don't even notice it from what I've heard though, I would think they might say it is somewhat noticeable or say it doesn't bother them too much if it was actually anywhere near bad as it is made out to be by the internet.
I recommend the steal of the month at the EB/GS Game Days sale which is a $4.99 new copy of the UMD movie "Stealth." The movie was wack, but it comes with a free copy of Wipeout Pure! Previous system pack-in Daxter is $4.99 used at GS/EB, and well worth picking up, too.
Only comes with 3 levels of the game I'm fairly sure.
I don't know if it's YMMV or not, but Best Buy has the Core 2000 model for $118.
BB is always highly ymmv, but that would be the best deal by far.
Nameless One
04-07-2009, 08:30 PM
Just keeping my 1000 until the next one comes. And then only if it's worthwhile too. I would like to buy a new outer plastic shell w/o scratches though. Bought mine off of Craigslist for 80 bucks when the 2000's came out. Super deal, but of course the screen has noticible scratches (but only when solid bright colors or white are on the screen)
NamelessMC
04-07-2009, 10:01 PM
I picked up my mint PSP Fat 1000 off my friend for $75 with the charger and a 1gb memory stick, so I'm all set. :D
Turk Turkleton
04-07-2009, 10:56 PM
I bought a PSP 2000 with an 8GB memory stick and CFW for $125.
Good deal?
eastx
04-08-2009, 12:04 AM
The 1000 model - besides being heavier and worse on power consumption, lacks the TV out jack. That's not normally a big deal, but Resistance on PSP has the great function of allowing a user to play the game with a DualShock 3 on an HDTV via PS3 connectivity. You can't do that properly with a 1000. (But of course this doesn't affect very many games right now.)
jello44
04-08-2009, 01:13 AM
I don't know if it's YMMV or not, but Best Buy has the Core 2000 model for $118.
I believe so, my local BB had it for 135 on clearance. 118 is a great deal.
The 1000 model - besides being heavier and worse on power consumption, lacks the TV out jack. That's not normally a big deal, but Resistance on PSP has the great function of allowing a user to play the game with a DualShock 3 on an HDTV via PS3 connectivity. You can't do that properly with a 1000. (But of course this doesn't affect very many games right now.)
Does it look any better than most 3d PSP games look on TV?
optimusprime8062
04-08-2009, 10:53 AM
Heres (http://gear.ign.com/articles/970/970575p1.html)the "latest" on the next PSP
...so you cant play any games you have already bought on the new PSP? Assuming its no UMD...
If thats the case, Ill be getting this 2000 core...but of course...its still just a rumor. Hurry up June!
expane
04-08-2009, 01:31 PM
Ya I'm well aware of everything you said. Most owners say they don't even notice it from what I've heard though, I would think they might say it is somewhat noticeable or say it doesn't bother them too much if it was actually anywhere near bad as it is made out to be by the internet.
No, it has nothing to do with how "bad it is made out to be" It simply is what it is. There are scanlines, and they are visible. The "internet" isn't "making it out to be bad" there are simply pictures and videos showing the scan lines.
Of course owners are going to say "oh I don't notice" because they spent money on it. These are the same people who didnt notice early gen HDTV lag, or early PS3 firmware PS2 playback problems. They never notice any problems on stuff THEY paid money for.
Chlorox
04-08-2009, 01:40 PM
No, it has nothing to do with how "bad it is made out to be" It simply is what it is. There are scanlines, and they are visible. The "internet" isn't "making it out to be bad" there are simply pictures and videos showing the scan lines.
Of course owners are going to say "oh I don't notice" because they spent money on it. These are the same people who didnt notice early gen HDTV lag, or early PS3 firmware PS2 playback problems. They never notice any problems on stuff THEY paid money for.
Dude it's really not bad at all. The pictures are taking a still frame shot of the game I imagine if zoomed enough it would show scanlines or even a still frame shot nothing moving would also show scan lines.
The fact of the matter is if you're playing with the PSP right in your face then yeah you are going to see scan lines. Otherwise you only notice them for a second and then they're gone. It's really not that big of a deal if you don't like it fine but quit bashing something you don't own and haven't experienced first hand.
waxHead
04-08-2009, 01:42 PM
No, it has nothing to do with how "bad it is made out to be" It simply is what it is. There are scanlines, and they are visible. The "internet" isn't "making it out to be bad" there are simply pictures and videos showing the scan lines.
Of course owners are going to say "oh I don't notice" because they spent money on it. These are the same people who didnt notice early gen HDTV lag, or early PS3 firmware PS2 playback problems. They never notice any problems on stuff THEY paid money for.
Isn't it completely possible those same people hadn't seen any other PSPs before, and had no idea it was an issue? If that's the case, they would assume that's how the PSP screens were supposed to look, and it doesn't have anything to do with them spending money on the product.
Now, if someone bought a 2000 then a 3000 model and said that they never noticed the lines, I'd call BS. But that doesn't sound like what was said in most reviews of the 3000 model.
Monsta Mack
04-08-2009, 01:49 PM
Check your local Radio Shacks if you want a PSP 2000.
Some were going for $130 or less for the core units, and God of War should be down to $155 or less.
Wildcat1080
04-08-2009, 02:15 PM
Trying to decide on keeping my DSi or swapping it for a PSP - my idea that a PSP might actually be better for me came like literally a day after my DSi shipped :(
It just seems like the multimedia aspects of a PSP better suit me, but I LOVEEEEEE the first-party Nintendo games of the DSi.
limelight022
04-08-2009, 02:50 PM
So which model has the tv out?
All i care about is playing psp games on the tv, possibly some emulators too.
sam861
04-08-2009, 02:57 PM
I bought a PSP 2000 with an 8GB memory stick and CFW for $125.
Good deal?http://imagedew.com/ig.jpg
From where did you bought it for $125 ?
expane
04-08-2009, 03:08 PM
Isn't it completely possible those same people hadn't seen any other PSPs before, and had no idea it was an issue? If that's the case, they would assume that's how the PSP screens were supposed to look, and it doesn't have anything to do with them spending money on the product.
Now, if someone bought a 2000 then a 3000 model and said that they never noticed the lines, I'd call BS. But that doesn't sound like what was said in most reviews of the 3000 model.
What I am saying is people's opinion on "how bad" it is... is irrelevant. Everyone will have a different opinion on the matter. The trick is people who say it's "not that bad" are trying to persuade opinion on the matter and often insist that "you don't notice"
What I am saying is the scanlines exist, and are noticeable to the naked eye. They exist because of a design choice (flaw) sony made w/ the PSP3000 screens.
If it doesn't bother someone, no big deal. But just because it doesnt bother someone does not mean it does not exist.
it's like Pickles on a hamburger. SOme people don't care one way or the other. But the pickles are still on the hamburger. If you don't like pickles and have the choice of a hamburger with or without, why settle for with? "Oh the internet is making a big deal about pickles, you can hardly notice them!"
Now imagine pickles are scanlines, and burgers are PSPs. Some people might hate them, others wont even notice if they are there are not. But they are indeed there.
I see dead pickles!
expane
04-08-2009, 03:09 PM
So which model has the tv out?
All i care about is playing psp games on the tv, possibly some emulators too.
both 2000 and 3000
Xiemos
04-08-2009, 03:14 PM
So which model has the tv out?
All i care about is playing psp games on the tv, possibly some emulators too.
TV out: Only on PSP 2000, 3000
Emulators: Not happening (well, not likely) on 3000, and most of the current 2000 allocations (those I believe with FW 4.05+).
So your only chance is to buy a used PSP 2000, since getting one of those early shipments (the daxter bundle being one of them) is incredibly difficult.
Monsta Mack
04-08-2009, 03:15 PM
3000 will be hacked. Give it time.
waxHead
04-08-2009, 03:18 PM
What I am saying is people's opinion on "how bad" it is... is irrelevant. Everyone will have a different opinion on the matter. The trick is people who say it's "not that bad" are trying to persuade opinion on the matter and often insist that "you don't notice"
What I am saying is the scanlines exist, and are noticeable to the naked eye. They exist because of a design choice (flaw) sony made w/ the PSP3000 screens.
If it doesn't bother someone, no big deal. But just because it doesnt bother someone does not mean it does not exist.
it's like Pickles on a hamburger. SOme people don't care one way or the other. But the pickles are still on the hamburger. If you don't like pickles and have the choice of a hamburger with or without, why settle for with? "Oh the internet is making a big deal about pickles, you can hardly notice them!"
Now imagine pickles are scanlines, and burgers are PSPs. Some people might hate them, others wont even notice if they are there are not. But they are indeed there.
I see dead pickles!
I'd reply, but at this point, it would seem like beating dead... pickles :lol:
Xiemos
04-08-2009, 03:22 PM
3000 will be hacked. Give it time.
Meh, time is against the 3000. Sure, one day it will be hacked, but I would assume that by the time it does get hacked, the rumored PSP 4000 coming this fall will be out, and they will be trying to work on that.
I don't know, I'm just happy with my CFW PSP 2000 and 1000, so I have all the patience in the world.
expane
04-08-2009, 04:42 PM
I'd reply, but at this point, it would seem like beating dead... pickles :lol:
exactly, you either like pickles, hate pickles or don't care either way. But the pickles are there.
PSP4000 is still an unconfirmed rumor. It sounds good tho (dual analogs) but where are the games?
I still have a sealed copy of GoW-COO in my pile of shame :(
waxHead
04-08-2009, 04:51 PM
exactly, you either like pickles, hate pickles or don't care either way. But the pickles are there.
PSP4000 is still an unconfirmed rumor. It sounds good tho (dual analogs) but where are the games?
I still have a sealed copy of GoW-COO in my pile of shame :(
Oh man, that's nothing. I have a bad habit of purchasing games for systems I don't own, w/ the expectation that I'll buy the system eventually. So... for a PSP I don't yet own, I have 50+ games..!!
Master Shake
04-08-2009, 04:52 PM
Oh man, that's nothing. I have a bad habit of purchasing games for systems I don't own, w/ the expectation that I'll buy the system eventually. So... for a PSP I don't yet own, I have 50+ games..!!Haha you're as bad a me.
waxHead
04-08-2009, 04:55 PM
Haha you're as bad a me.
LOL! The sad part is that I'm sure there are plenty more CAGs out there who do the same thing...
In any case, I'd love to get a good deal on a PSP 2000, just haven't found one yet...
For those wondering about 2000 vs 3000, if you want to run any homebrew on PSP the 2000 made pre August of 2008 is your only option really. PSP 3000 is technically better minus the tiny problem with the screen, but personally no homebrew on the 3000 is what made the 2000 hands down best in my opinion. But yes, the scanline problem exists on the 3000, no doubt about it, no doubt you'll notice it occasionally. I find it funny though that most people here who were alive in NES/SNES/even atari eras find scanlines to be the purchasing factor of a console though.
I remember sitting on my grandmas floor playing atari on a giant CRT console television LOL, yet people complain about the PSP 3000's minor problem which can be easily ignore =p
As for brightness on PSP 2000 vs 3000, yes 3000 is a little better and has better colours, but really the 2000 is near perfect too, not much of a selling point. Like I said, if you want to run homebrew on your PSP then definitely ignore the 3000, probably never will be moddable. And as for 2000, get it, I recommend it.
I bought the PSP 2000 for Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth because a PS1 copy wouldve costed like 80 bucks anyways, so I figured for 40 bucks more I can get a new console. Besides that, I thought i'd never get any use out of the PSP, I didn't think it had any games, not a huge fan of the multimedia aspect, just thought it'd collect dust and I'd prefer my DS over it. 3 months later and I love my PSP, favorite handheld actually. If you're 'waiting for a deal' I'd suggest stop waiting before it's too late if you want a chance at a moddable one!
Oh and gamewise for PSP, being someone who'd think it was useless, I think I own like 25 games for it, and all are pretty darn good. If you like tactical rpgs or turn based RPGs you'll love it. :)
Sofa King Cheap
04-08-2009, 05:24 PM
I recommend the steal of the month at the EB/GS Game Days sale which is a $4.99 new copy of the UMD movie "Stealth." The movie was wack, but it comes with a free copy of Wipeout Pure!
^It's not the full game^
No, it has nothing to do with how "bad it is made out to be" It simply is what it is. There are scanlines, and they are visible. The "internet" isn't "making it out to be bad" there are simply pictures and videos showing the scan lines.
Of course owners are going to say "oh I don't notice" because they spent money on it. These are the same people who didnt notice early gen HDTV lag, or early PS3 firmware PS2 playback problems. They never notice any problems on stuff THEY paid money for.
It's not as bad as you make it out to be. The internet always makes things out to be worse than they actually are or better than they actually are, especially for video games.
drekzeron
04-08-2009, 09:22 PM
If you're 'waiting for a deal' I'd suggest stop waiting before it's too late if you want a chance at a moddable one!
oohhh this one hits a bit close to home. I'm looking for a psp i can homebrew, and i need one before this saturday x_x,gonna be out of the country. i'm even considering getting a used one from gamestop(none available at BB,target,radioshack near me).however i read in some of the reviews that i cant mod the 2000 refurbished ones. even considered getting a used 1000.any thoughts where i can get one? help please :cry:
Nameless One
04-08-2009, 09:28 PM
Craigslist is your only guaranteed option for "Before Saturday", buy a pre-modded one from someone on there.
Which is probably for the best anyway unless you have a 1000 handy through a friend? Because if you don't, you can't just mod the PSP-2000 w/o a Battery and Memory Stick from the 1000 series. Unless there have been some steps in modding recently? Honestly though If you're going out of the country...to europe/uk maybe? Buy a Gizmondo :p. It's great for the emulation, and not as oriented toward things illegal ;).
drekzeron
04-08-2009, 09:33 PM
k will do that. thanx :D
bigdaddybruce44
04-08-2009, 10:19 PM
There are visible scanlines in the screen of the PSP3000. Really, that's pretty much the end of the discussion. They obviously aren't so bad that the system needed to be recalled, at least not in Sony's eyes (not that they have the greatest track record), and people are still buying them, apparently. But there are scanlines, and they are visible.
Jordan1080
04-08-2009, 11:07 PM
I was wondering if this is a good deal, a PSP 1000 system with GTA vice city stories, for $65, found on Craigslist, probaly going to buy
eastx
04-09-2009, 12:54 AM
Which is probably for the best anyway unless you have a 1000 handy through a friend? Because if you don't, you can't just mod the PSP-2000 w/o a Battery and Memory Stick from the 1000 series. Unless there have been some steps in modding recently? H.
When I modded my PSP 2000 over a year ago, I made the magic memory stick myself and just had to buy a Datel battery. No PSP 1000 was ever involved.
Nameless One
04-09-2009, 12:57 AM
When I modded my PSP 2000 over a year ago, I made the magic memory stick myself and just had to buy a Datel battery. No PSP 1000 was ever involved.
You mean that battery that's designed for use in a PSP-1000? Don't be an ass. It doesn't fit in the PSP-2000 w/ the cover on, so yes, you did use something from the 1000 line. The point, obviously, is that you can't just mod a PSP-2000 w/o the battery of a 1000 (or a third party battery...for the 1000).
eastx
04-09-2009, 01:05 AM
No, I mean the Datel battery that's made for the Slim PSP. Who's an ass now?
You mean that battery that's designed for use in a PSP-1000? Don't be an ass. It doesn't fit in the PSP-2000 w/ the cover on, so yes, you did use something from the 1000 line. The point, obviously, is that you can't just mod a PSP-2000 w/o the battery of a 1000 (or a third party battery...for the 1000).
Uh, there are slim-size pandora batteries.
But aren't we not supposed to even discuss modding on these here forums? The site's about paying money for games and jazz.
greeble
04-09-2009, 01:03 PM
I modded my psp the first day I got and I buy all my games. (with the exception of emulators, I probably have between 15-20 now) I love being able to make iso images of my games and run them off the memory stick. Game stays in mint condition on my shelf and is not in danger of getting lost or damaged. Not only that but now I have 8 games immediately available without needing to switch a cart/disc, with faster loads and longer battery life.
expane
04-09-2009, 03:01 PM
It's not as bad as you make it out to be. The internet always makes things out to be worse than they actually are or better than they actually are, especially for video games.
And how "bad" did I make it out to be? What grade did I give it on a scale of badness? I simply said the scanlines are there, visible to the naked eye, and it's a non fixable problem. I never gave any measurement to it's "badness"
Chlorox
04-09-2009, 03:35 PM
And how "bad" did I make it out to be? What grade did I give it on a scale of badness? I simply said the scanlines are there, visible to the naked eye, and it's a non fixable problem. I never gave any measurement to it's "badness"
I'll hop in just for fun but you make the scan lines out to be like it's the end of the world. Every post is bashing scanlines on the system which are nearly unnoticeable.
expane
04-09-2009, 06:05 PM
I'll hop in just for fun but you make the scan lines out to be like it's the end of the world. Every post is bashing scanlines on the system which are nearly unnoticeable.
Find a quote where I "make it out like it's the end of the world" you can't, because I didn't. People are overly defensive and they read into things. I have stated the scanlines are visible to the naked eye, which is fact. I have also stated numerous times that how much it bothers someone is up to them.
You are the one trying to qualify it is "nearly unnoticeable" in apologist style
Wildcat1080
04-09-2009, 06:17 PM
why is this argument still going on?
It's simple: People who bought/have the 3000 are going to defend the 3000 and say the scanlines aren't a big deal. The people who have a 2000 or 1000 are going to make sure to point out that the newer 3000 has scanlines. People want to justify their $ spent, this isn't anything new.
Point is, like expane has been dragging out, is that the 3000 DOES have scanlines, there is no denying it and it will plague every 3000 you get. Make that out to be as big of a deal as you want, but at the end of the day a PSP is a PSP. Honestly, if you are in the market to buy one, I would suggest the 2000, but that doesn't mean you should go throw away your 3000 if you have one. They're both fine.
I myself am debating swapping my brand new DSi back for a PSP2000 :( All of a sudden had a big urge to jump on the PSP bandwagon after some recent big game announcements and the nice backlog of games it has that I wan to play (well, both the DSi and PSP have amazing libraries). Should I keep the DSi or swap it for a 2000?
waxHead
04-09-2009, 06:19 PM
why is this argument still going on?
...
Because people like to beat dead pickles.
optimusprime8062
04-09-2009, 06:49 PM
Should I keep the DSi or swap it for a 2000?
If you have a DSLite then yes, but if not then ...? What kind of games do you like? Look at the DS games and PSP games and compare. Or keep the DSi and save up for a PSP...June will possibly be when the announcement of the next PSP model/system and it could be Christmas or so until we get it, so you could keep the DSi and in the meantime save for the next PSP model. However, the problem I see is that the new model/system may not play UMD's...which doesnt make a lot of sense to me, because...then...it doesnt even play past PSP games. Maybe they will find out some sort of way to make that work out, I dont know...
I have a 2000 but I am defending the 3000 scanline issue not being as bad as some think it is. I wouldn't buy a DSi yet. I'd wait to see what the new PSP offers before going with DSi or PSP unless you want to jump on a deal for either one.
afunguy24
04-09-2009, 07:27 PM
Thx. Picked up PSP 2000 for my son for easter.
Thx. Picked up PSP 2000 for my son for easter.
Somebody's going to be happy! What game are you going to get him?
hollowfreak
04-09-2009, 09:32 PM
Somebody's going to be happy! What game are you going to get him?
Daxter's only $5 at gamestop used.
Monsta Mack
04-09-2009, 09:59 PM
I think the Radioshacks dropped PSP 2000's. I got my PSP 2000 Core for $121, and they had a God of War but they sold it to somebody for $140ish :\ Oh well, still a good deal but man is Sony cheap or what? No small memory card, screen protector, ear phones or clothes from what I originally remember the PSP came with when I bought one years ago.
I find it hard to resist to own any system, and considering most of the best PSP games are $20 or less I had to grab another PSP.
MikeHoncho
04-10-2009, 03:01 AM
From where did you bought it for $125 ?
Most likely from another person (i.e. Ebay, Craigslist, friend, etc..).
Anyway people need to remember that people not wanting a 300 mostly relies on the fact that it can't be modded. Also the rumor that a 4000 model is coming out with dual analogs is BS. Sony is not stupid enough to release a new PSP model that will have games that can only be played on that one unless it's the PSP2
eastx
04-10-2009, 04:10 AM
MikeHoncho they can just offer dual control options, much like Resistance for PSP already does. I think dual analog is very likely in a future hardware revision.
MBENNE
04-10-2009, 04:30 PM
$135 at Dell today with free shipping for orders over 129.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Sony_PSP/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099&sku=A1320879
optimusprime8062
04-10-2009, 04:47 PM
$135 at Dell today with free shipping for orders over 129.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Sony_PSP/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099&sku=A1320879
Hmmm....
Well, I went for it. $134.01 after tax. I guess Ill keep it sealed until June to see whats up with this new PSP model.
Wildcat1080
04-10-2009, 06:54 PM
$135 at Dell today with free shipping for orders over 129.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Sony_PSP/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099&sku=A1320879
$125 + free shipping (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Sony_PSP/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099&sku=A1320879)
I'm so damn tempted :bomb:
Optical
04-10-2009, 07:08 PM
$125 + free shipping (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Sony_PSP/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099&sku=A1320879)
I'm so damn tempted :bomb:
Anyone know what firmware is on these Dell 2000s?