Advice on a possible used PSP deal please

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I'm kind of in the market for a PSP. There are several games on the PSP that I'd like to play, but I'm just not sure how much use the system will actually get. I'm sure that my 8 year old son would use it though.

Anyway, I can't decide if I should go with a used one or gram a new one since they've had the price drop. I found a used 1001 model on craigslist for $40.

I have an original black psp for sale, it is in good condition and works great
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No other info than that. It has been reposted several times over the last few weeks. It seems like a decent deal, but are there any issues with the 1001 that I should be on the lookout for if I decide to buy it?

Thanks
 
make sure it starts up. and put a umd in it. look for dead pixels when you go pick it up.

$40 is a good price make sure it comes with the charger.
if not have the guy knock the price down a bit for ya.
i just got a few psp's off craigslist for a good price, they are kinda beat but work quite well.
and of coure if this person rubs you the wrong way dont go thru with it. go with your gut :)

good luck
 
as much as I hate gamestop they usually have a decent selection of PSPs, enough that you can find one with a clean screen. beyond that theres always the Amazon Marketplace
 
Im not 100% on the prices nowadays but 40 isnt bad, but the 1001 is pretty big. I have the slim (2000) and my friend has the fat (1000) and you would be surprised how much the smaller size make a difference in comfort. That being said, I dont think functionality should change at all either way (except for hacking but thats a whole other thing).
 
not to hijack the thread but i did have a related question about battery life. I actually bought mine new around Xmas (god of war one) and notice the battery life sucks. Is that normal? It gives me about 4 hours max when playing with a full charge, and if i leave it sitting for a week or two without using it then go to play it it will have lost a LOT of its charge. Like 30-50% it seems

Is that normal or do i have a screwed up battery? It was just something i found odd.. not really something the OP can check on the spot though it would require a bit of use.
 
yuck.. the peacewalker bundle was one of the ugliest colors to come out in a while. Im suprised they didn't go with a cool camo green instead of that minty jolly ranger color. Still 150 bucks is a decent price for the bundle i guess. Im actually waiting for the core system to go below 130 and then i think i'll pick up a backup system.. or if one of the bundles gets cheap i may get those
 
Well I guess it finally sold. The listing is no longer on Craigslist. Oh well. I'll keep an eye out for a deal. THanks again all.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']not to hijack the thread but i did have a related question about battery life. I actually bought mine new around Xmas (god of war one) and notice the battery life sucks. Is that normal? It gives me about 4 hours max when playing with a full charge, and if i leave it sitting for a week or two without using it then go to play it it will have lost a LOT of its charge. Like 30-50% it seems

Is that normal or do i have a screwed up battery? It was just something i found odd.. not really something the OP can check on the spot though it would require a bit of use.[/QUOTE]


Yeah that's normal and it sucks. I don't mind the 4-5 hour playtime but the discharge rate of the battery when it's not used is ridiculous.

I really hope Sony doesn't skimp on the NGP's battery.
 
IMO the PSP Fatty 1001 is the only way to go. The UMD slot actually has a back door with a locking mechanism, and the joystick pops off. Sucks if you lose it, but awesome to replace it. I used to have a 1001 and used a 3rd party joystick and since then I've owned 2 psp "slims" and hated the built in joystick that can't be easily replaced.
 
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