PSP Go! preorders online at amazon

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i preordered mine this morning for $249.99 with free shipping. they had both colors (black and white) and were available for shipping october 1st. i have been looking for preorders all over the internet and this is the only place i can find them.
PSP Go - Black
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[quote name='arcane93']Um -- where do you think that games for the PSP Go, with its all-digital media, are going to come from? Of course they'll all be released via PSN, do you really think Sony is going to open up their control of distribution?

The real question is for how much longer they'll continue to make UMDs as well. Hopefully there's enough of an installed base of the older machines that they'll keep it up for a while, but since even the older machines can download to a memory stick, it probably won't last long.[/QUOTE]


[quote name='sokari']When the heck did they announce that all games would be released via PSN? Sure as hell not going to happen anytime soon.[/QUOTE]

The poster I quoted implied that with the Go released, support for the previous generations of PSPs will drop ("take something decent and kill it."). AFAIK, it was said (during E3 perhaps?) that support would not drop in the near-future. You seem to have completely ignored the latter half of my post and dabbed upon it in your post.

[quote name='unknownbrackets']With physical media, I have a physical system. I only play RPGs (offline ones), so it's easy for me to slug an older game in an older console (or newer if BC) and play it. There's no backup plan with digital.[/QUOTE]

In my case with digital content on the PSP (though I only really have purchased two PSP games via PSN), I keep backups of my memory sticks (and thus the downloaded games as well) on my computer and another copy on an external hard drive. I don't see why there would be no backup plans, unless you're thinking of another system. Although I suppose you can also say that there's also more... unscrupulous ways of backing up PSP games.


[quote name='unknownbrackets']Used games = one person profits (cash/credit) from losing a game. Can be spent on new game.
Trading = no one profits, just a swap or some such.

[/QUOTE]

That's what I thought, which is why I asked if you were using the terms interchangeably.
 
All this discussion should be done in the PSP FORUM! There is absolutely no deal information in this thread (except for possibly pre-ordering from Canada's Amazon.com)
 
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[quote name='Ecofreak']All this discussion should be done in the PSP FORUM! There is absolutely no deal information in this thread (except for possibly pre-ordering from Canada's Amazon.com)[/QUOTE]

100% in agreement. As the conversation about the system itself has overtaken any deal news.
 
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i just think that the psp go is a cool thing because it is so small and has the ability to get games anywhere...which for me is great because i am hardly at home and this simplifys my game-purchasing tenfold.
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']All this discussion should be done in the PSP FORUM! There is absolutely no deal information in this thread (except for possibly pre-ordering from Canada's Amazon.com)[/QUOTE]
Amazon.ca Group Buy anyone? :lol:
 
I don't have a PSP and I would buy one, but there's no point in paying a 67% price increase for a PSP that's got less functionality than the cheaper one. I'm going to wait for the price to go down or for people to start selling their used PSP's for less than $100.
 
i agree that Go discussion and deal talks should be separated, but sometimes it's just hard to do. People want to know why and what. Obviously, this thread is not a hot deal. However, posts like "i'm not gonna buy something do less for more money" are derailing the deal thread even more. Which leads to rebuttal discussions... Honestly, i don't know why people can't debate like this in the PSP forum :(

I pre-ordered one, not because i think it's a good deal, because i was able to secure a $75 console bonuse from Amazon. To be able to use the $75 on the PSP Go is a nice surprise, since it's a pre-order! We all know coupons and promotion codes don't work on pre-orders. Yeah, it's expensive, but using the info from the trade-in thread, it's definitely a deal. Come on, where else can you get a PSP Go for $175? I didn't factor in the $75 trade-in credit, because technically, that's the credit you suppose to have for trade-in, which can be used to purchase anything from Amazon. It's the same idea as "the $50 won from last night's poker game."
 
[quote name='bvharris']I still think this is way overpriced, not really tempted for a moment.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Should have slotted in at $179.99 and dropped the PSP-3000 to $149.99. Or something around there. Don't they WANT to move these units if they're harder to pirate games on AND they cut out retail sales?
 
[quote name='i4ybrid']I don't have a PSP and I would buy one, but there's no point in paying a 67% price increase for a PSP that's got less functionality than the cheaper one. I'm going to wait for the price to go down or for people to start selling their used PSP's for less than $100.[/QUOTE]

The same has been said of the DSi, yet it seems to have been selling quite well. I may still be interested in the Go, and the amazon trade-in deal could make it more palatable if I can find a good way to transfer Gamestop credit to Amazon. Unfortunately I'm not having a lot of luck in that regard yet. Read: "none".
 
[quote name='Serpentor']i agree that Go discussion and deal talks should be separated, but sometimes it's just hard to do. People want to know why and what. Obviously, this thread is not a hot deal. However, posts like "i'm not gonna buy something do less for more money" are derailing the deal thread even more. Which leads to rebuttal discussions... Honestly, i don't know why people can't debate like this in the PSP forum :(

I pre-ordered one, not because i think it's a good deal, because i was able to secure a $75 console bonuse from Amazon. To be able to use the $75 on the PSP Go is a nice surprise, since it's a pre-order! We all know coupons and promotion codes don't work on pre-orders. Yeah, it's expensive, but using the info from the trade-in thread, it's definitely a deal. Come on, where else can you get a PSP Go for $175? I didn't factor in the $75 trade-in credit, because technically, that's the credit you suppose to have for trade-in, which can be used to purchase anything from Amazon. It's the same idea as "the $50 won from last night's poker game."[/QUOTE]

Already, the discussion was pretty heated in the PSP forum. The topics are not separate because the console is divisive. Specifically, this hand-held marks the true beginning of the 'fight' between consumers and manufacturers over ownership rights. Also, people are pointing out reasons why this is not a deal.

I would have used that $75 trade-in for a 3000. :)

The extra money would have come in handy for at least a game, component cable hook-up and one 8 GB pro duo. CFW puts it over the top.

[quote name='crunchewy']The same has been said of the DSi, yet it seems to have been selling quite well. I may still be interested in the Go, and the amazon trade-in deal could make it more palatable if I can find a good way to transfer Gamestop credit to Amazon. Unfortunately I'm not having a lot of luck in that regard yet. Read: "none".[/QUOTE]

Apples and oranges. Nintendo is more popular and can get away with releasing multiple revisions of units. Secondly, it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. The DSi still accepts tangible media to play games. Third, Nintendo markets the DSi as only a hand-held. Like Serpentor wrote, every one can write about this topic for a while.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']The same has been said of the DSi, yet it seems to have been selling quite well. I may still be interested in the Go, and the amazon trade-in deal could make it more palatable if I can find a good way to transfer Gamestop credit to Amazon. Unfortunately I'm not having a lot of luck in that regard yet. Read: "none".[/QUOTE]


I think this is a little bit different than a DS/DSi comparision..... GBA games haven't been sold or made in quite awhile. UMDs will still be made for games coming out.

Plus DSi can still play DS games, while the PSP GO can't play any UMD games.
 
[quote name='opportunity777']Already, the discussion was pretty heated in the PSP forum. The topics are not separate because the console is divisive. Specifically, this hand-held marks the true beginning of the 'fight' between consumers and manufacturers over ownership rights. Also, people are pointing out reasons why this is not a deal.

I would have used that $75 trade-in for a 3000. :)

The extra money would have come in handy for at least a game, component cable hook-up and one 8 GB pro duo. CFW puts it over the top.
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Well, then people need to stop moderating this thread, i have no problems with that. What the Go can do/will do decides this is a deal or not (actually, whether or not a deal to get one). So, it's like bring out the PSP Go discussion in the deal thread. Honestly, that's what happens to 99% of the threads... As to ownership rights, the fight already has begun and consumers are losing. There's no disc version of Apple's apps/games, the uppity is that the apps/games are cheap (granted that $5.99 titles are "overrated" but they do come down to 99 cents from time to time). What this means that, consumers actually get to vote (in a way). If the app/game is popular, the price is right. If not, prices are slashed. Since it's a digital download, it's much much much easier to vote and have the rating reflect actual usage/appreciation. The same thing happened with eBooks... you're paying electronic version of the books for the life of the eBook reader. Well, games/movies and books are different though, physical games/movies media are still useless if the supporting devices are dead, not books (real books) :)
You win some, you lose some... Overall, i still think the Go is the way the PSP should go, i.e. real buttons for games on the iTune library... If games are in the range of FREE to $10, do you really need the physical media? I don't see people screaming for artworks/cases in the iTune store...
 
[quote name='Serpentor']Well, then people need to stop moderating this thread, i have no problems with that. What the Go can do/will do decides this is a deal or not (actually, whether or not a deal to get one). So, it's like bring out the PSP Go discussion in the deal thread. Honestly, that's what happens to 99% of the threads... As to ownership rights, the fight already has begun and consumers are losing. There's no disc version of Apple's apps/games, the uppity is that the apps/games are cheap (granted that $5.99 titles are "overrated" but they do come down to 99 cents from time to time). What this means that, consumers actually get to vote (in a way). If the app/game is popular, the price is right. If not, prices are slashed. Since it's a digital download, it's much much much easier to vote and have the rating reflect actual usage/appreciation. The same thing happened with eBooks... you're paying electronic version of the books for the life of the eBook reader. Well, games/movies and books are different though, physical games/movies media are still useless if the supporting devices are dead, not books (real books) :)
You win some, you lose some... Overall, i still think the Go is the way the PSP should go, i.e. real buttons for games on the iTune library... If games are in the range of FREE to $10, do you really need the physical media? I don't see people screaming for artworks/cases in the iTune store...[/QUOTE]

I vote with my wallet, have proper education and self-control, so I don't fall for any of those traps. :)

I should have been specific. For consoles, this is the first time the 'fight' has really materialized into its strongest form (360 and PS3 can still play physical media) with completely illiquid goods. Like you suggested, devices become obsolete or dead. Consumers have an opportunity to use digital media to have 'true' or 'ultimate' ownership, which is something that couldn't be accomplished with VCRs. Most companies do not want to give consumers this ability. At least, Apple allows buyers to have non-DRM versions of songs. This could be a long discussion, so I will leave it here.
 
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[quote name='crunchewy']The same has been said of the DSi, yet it seems to have been selling quite well. I may still be interested in the Go, and the amazon trade-in deal could make it more palatable if I can find a good way to transfer Gamestop credit to Amazon. Unfortunately I'm not having a lot of luck in that regard yet. Read: "none".[/QUOTE]


The DSi does things the original DS doesnt do, there is nothing the PSP Go does that the 2/3000 series cant.
 
[quote name='Serpentor']Well, then people need to stop moderating this thread, i have no problems with that. What the Go can do/will do decides this is a deal or not (actually, whether or not a deal to get one). So, it's like bring out the PSP Go discussion in the deal thread. Honestly, that's what happens to 99% of the threads... As to ownership rights, the fight already has begun and consumers are losing. There's no disc version of Apple's apps/games, the uppity is that the apps/games are cheap (granted that $5.99 titles are "overrated" but they do come down to 99 cents from time to time). What this means that, consumers actually get to vote (in a way). If the app/game is popular, the price is right. If not, prices are slashed. Since it's a digital download, it's much much much easier to vote and have the rating reflect actual usage/appreciation. The same thing happened with eBooks... you're paying electronic version of the books for the life of the eBook reader. Well, games/movies and books are different though, physical games/movies media are still useless if the supporting devices are dead, not books (real books) :)
You win some, you lose some... Overall, i still think the Go is the way the PSP should go, i.e. real buttons for games on the iTune library... If games are in the range of FREE to $10, do you really need the physical media? I don't see people screaming for artworks/cases in the iTune store...[/QUOTE]

The thing is, I don't mind spending 99 cents (or even 4.99 or whatever) on a downloadable game all that much. I tend to look at iPhone games as being fairly throw-away anyway -- they entertain me for a while, then I finish with them and barely look at them again. I fully expect to lose them eventually, when I move on to whatever my next phone platform ends up being. But, for that very reason, I generally avoid anything that's over $5.

The PSP is a console, though, and that's a different story. The games are, for the most part, larger and more significant. Sony is also asking for more of an investment with their game prices. Look at some of the games currently on the Playstation Store for the PSP -- $24.99 for Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, $22.99 for Jeanne D'arc (which, btw, I got new on UMD for $10.97 the other week -- an exact illustration of the point about digital screwing us on deals), $22.99 for LocoRoco, $19.99 for Patapon 2, $14.99 for Dead Head Fred (which I bought new on UMD for $5.99 today), $14.99 for Field Commander, $15.99 for Killzone Liberation, etc. You get the picture. Sure, there are some cheaper games, but for the most part they're the simpler, more throw-away crap.

For those prices, I expect to be able to keep my games, no matter what. With a disc or a cartridge, I know that I can do so. Digital media doesn't guarantee that I'll be able to do so. Sure, I've got access to it as long as it's on their download servers and their DRM servers are up and running, but what happens after that? I also expect to be able to do what I want with them -- if I want to sell them, trade them, or give them to a friend after I'm done with them, I should be able to do so. With digital media, I can't do that.

And how often, honestly, do you see a sale on the Playstation Store? How often do you see a price slashed? Pretty much never, to my experience. Do you think that will change with the PSP Go? I don't.

Anyway, I think that all of this discussion is very much on topic, as it's probably helping people to decide whether to buy a Go or not. Really, if we can't discuss the console here, what's the point in having a thread? Is there really much else to say beyond what's in the OP if we limit it like that?
 
[quote name='hhhdx4']The DSi does things the original DS doesnt do, there is nothing the PSP Go does that the 2/3000 series cant.[/QUOTE]

...except fit in your pocket.


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