PSP Go thread-

The diff b/w the PS3 and PSP makes this pretty lame, IMO.

I have to deactivate and reactivate my one PSP if I want to play a game from the US region or JP region - which involves connecting it to my PS3 and fidgeting around with some settings. It's rather quick and easy, but I'd rather be able to continuously play the games I purchased on the fly without that kind of nonsense that's user unfriendly and thus contrary to the very ideas of ease of use and region-free.
 
You have to connect the PSP to the PS3 when changing to a foreign account? I just deleted the account I was using and logged in with the foreign account to download what I wanted to play and then do the same to get back without needing the PS3 at all. It would be great if they added the ability to have multiple user accounts so that you don't have to delete and add and delete and re-add to change accounts to play certain content.
 
PSP can only have one active "account" at a time, so I can't play Wild Arms 2 (like I am now), quit and start up Fire Pro Wrestling G.

It's far easier to reauthorize the PSP with a diff. account than it is to redownload something. Big difference.
 
Why dont you just save the games on your ps3 under which ever account and connect and copy to the psp instead of redownloading through the psp its a bit faster than waiting for the psp to redownload Ive found.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I download on my PS3 and transfer, but you still have the annoying reactivation shit.[/QUOTE]

But that digital distribution sure is the bomb-diggity! :D
 
I decided if my PSP 2000 dies up i'll just get a PSP 3000. Sony did say they will support them both still. I was first excited about Go!, but it looks like a PSP for people that don't own a PSP.
 
You would need multiple user registrations to be able to gameshare, right? I'm pretty sure the PSP only allows one user profile.

Theoretically, you could gameshare anything you download for your PSP from the PS3 store, though...I think.
 
It should work if you DL it from the PSN store. The oher users should be able to access your account, go to download history and re-download it. At least thats how it has worked so far.
 
Man I really want one of these seeing as how I only have a PSP -1000 or whatever people call the launch system. I don't know if I can pay $250 for one of these though, especially after the PS3 Slim price of $300 was announced. I already have a PS3 but the idea of it only costing $50 more than a PSP Go is nausea inducing.
 
[quote name='cgarb84']Man I really want one of these seeing as how I only have a PSP -1000 or whatever people call the launch system. I don't know if I can pay $250 for one of these though, especially after the PS3 Slim price of $300 was announced. I already have a PS3 but the idea of it only costing $50 more than a PSP Go is nausea inducing.[/QUOTE]

The price will likely go down fairly quickly -- Sony themselves said that it's a premium price for early adapters (like every other piece of hardware). So be patient or buy it used.
 
Assuming the PSP release lineup stays solid for a few years (it's looking really damn good atm), I'd most likely pick this up when the system drops in price plus the memory becomes cheaper.
 
So I read the Go's screen is the same resolution as the older models but it is also smaller. So game's will look a little better on the Go then?
 
[quote name='J7.']So I read the Go's screen is the same resolution as the older models but it is also smaller. So game's will look a little better on the Go then?[/QUOTE]
Interesting theory/question. :whistle2:k Does a smaller SD-TV make SD shows look better? I guess it might depend on your eye-sight; Or, how far away from your face you hold it. ;)
 
The PSP Go’s smaller screen size means that it will have a higher pixel density. In general a higher pixel density is desirable particularly on mobile gadgets, as it leads to smoother images and text on screen. While the difference won’t be major, or even all that noticeable, on paper it is superior. For what it’s worth Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi likes the PSP Go screen, saying:

"I like that it's become very small, and the contrast and color of the screen has improved over PSP 3000."

Take that as you will.
 
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That makes sense. It's statistically better, but not very noticeable. Still better in quality overall though it sounds like.
 
[quote name='Nibi']PSP Go listing at Bestbuy mentions that a voucher for Rockband Unplugged will be included in the package.
"Includes PSPgo system, USB cable, AC adapter and Rock Band Unplugged voucher"

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...PSPgo&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218108085308

I would have preferred Gran Turismo, but still good news if true.[/QUOTE]

I don't have the source, but I remember hearing that the Rock Band voucher was for the already free demo :roll:

In case anyone didn't hear, early adopters get a free download of Gran Turismo PSP. Full game I assume...

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/register-your-psp-go-quickly-get-gran-turismo-psp-free/
 
Lack of a free downloadable game for early US adopters sucks. It's a good thing I have lots of good content qeued up from my gamesharing group.
 
Since I'll be going to grad school this fall, I might get one of these. It would be nice carrying something this small with no UMDs.

However, if the "good will" program is no good, I probably won't do it. I don't have that many UMDs (about 12) so I'm hoping I can get them all transfered.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/27/rock-band-unplugged-on-the-pspgo/

Sony explains the version of Rock Band Unplugged that will be free with the Go, so you get a lite version of the game with just five songs and you have to buy more from PSN if you want more. If there were a library of songs anywhere close to what the console version has, this could be an interesting way to do that, but with the way it is on PSN, this should've just been the full game.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/27/rock-band-unplugged-on-the-pspgo/

Sony explains the version of Rock Band Unplugged that will be free with the Go, so you get a lite version of the game with just five songs and you have to buy more from PSN if you want more. If there were a library of songs anywhere close to what the console version has, this could be an interesting way to do that, but with the way it is on PSN, this should've just been the full game.[/QUOTE]
Better than nothing. Guess we can thank Apple.
 
It looks like Gamestop is offering trade-in deals for the PS3 Slim. Perhaps they'll roll out a trade-in program for the PSP Go?

I hate giving Gamestop my money, but I'd seriously consider putting up my PSP-1000 for a reasonable "downpayment" towards a new Go.
 
I wasn't going to get a PSP Go but I got some cash for my birthday that I'll put towards it. I'll just keep my old PSP 1000 so I can still play some of my UMDs.
 
I don't need a PSPgo (already have a PSP 2001 that does fine), but I'd consider it if they tossed in a free copy of GT5 like they are in Europe. I mean, throw us SOME sort of a bone to make up for your overpriced hardware, Sony.
 
You get a bone, dude.

You get a demo version of a game that you can pay even more money into later if you buy songs to keep you above the paltry 5 it comes with.

Hey, don't want to pay a bunch of money for licensing fees and royalties and whatnot for a full verson of Rock Band, Sony? Look into your own treasure chest, then. Free God of War, or Ratchet or whatever, or Patapon, Locoroco...jesus fucking christ.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']
Hey, don't want to pay a bunch of money for licensing fees and royalties and whatnot for a full verson of Rock Band, Sony? Look into your own treasure chest, then. Free God of War, or Ratchet or whatever, or Patapon, Locoroco...jesus fucking christ.[/QUOTE]


They will do that, just not launch units. They'll come out with a new SKU at some point that's a bundle of some sort.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']None the less (do people even say that verbally?) it's still genna sell well.[/QUOTE]


Yea, I really hate that I'm buying a launch PSP Go, but I took advantage of the Amazon.com deal for $75 off, so it comes out to $175 for me. If I already owned a PSP I'd wait, but since I don't, and am excited for MH:FU as well as Patapon 2 and some other titles.

I just wish they gave something better with it right now to NTSC region...
 
[quote name='Tux.Bobble']I just wish they gave something better with it right now to NTSC region...[/QUOTE]

True, but the PSP costs us $250 US while it costs European Union countries 250 Euros ($360) and England 225 Pounds ($360).

I'll take the cheaper PSP and forgo a free game.
 
The worst thing IMO is that the battery is internal, but I can't blame them because they did it to prevent pirating, with the whole pandora fiasco. I hate pirates.
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']True, but the PSP costs us $250 US while it costs European Union countries 250 Euros ($360) and England 225 Pounds ($360).

I'll take the cheaper PSP and forgo a free game.[/QUOTE]


I'd take an even cheaper PSP and forgo the Rock Band garbage they're packing in in hopes of generating some DLC money. Gimme PSP Go for $225 and drop Rock Band. Or, give me PSP Go + a $20 PSN card, and drop Rock Band.

That's more why I'm bothered than the fact that Euro gets GT, to be quite honest. They're throwing "give me money" in NTSC's faces, if you ask me. Rock Band and Guitar Hero have their place on consoles, with crummy plastic peripherals. But on the go, with the d-pad and face buttons, it's the same as DDR with a d-pad, really...it's not Rock Band anymore.

[quote name='J7.']The worst thing IMO is that the battery is internal, but I can't blame them because they did it to prevent pirating, with the whole pandora fiasco. I hate pirates.[/QUOTE]

Yep, I agree almost entirely on that one J7. I really hate when batteries are not replaceable--I'm the type that wears out laptop batteries in about 6 months since I'm a heavy tech guy. Better be a high quality battery in this unit or I will not be happy. Plus there's the whole UMD-to-Download transfer fiasco. But they've still got a month or so to get news out about that.
 
I'm with peeps on the bettery. I liked knowing I could buy a fresh battery for not that bad of price, but honestly, I've used the hell outa my PSP-2000 and the battery still has a good life.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I'm with peeps on the bettery. I liked knowing I could buy a fresh battery for not that bad of price, but honestly, I've used the hell outa my PSP-2000 and the battery still has a good life.[/QUOTE]

Yea there's just something about the removable battery that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Feels like you're guaranteed for life--battery is the most prone to "failure" over the course of a portable's life anyway.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']None the less (do people even say that verbally?) it's still genna sell well.[/QUOTE]

I'm skeptical. I think it will sell to people that don't have a PSP and those that have money to burn, but anybody that has a PSP is going to be very hesitant to upgrade (without guarantee of UMD transferring...get on that, Sony).

Damn, do I love Sony's hardware though. The PSPgo is boneriffic, especially that white one.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I'm with peeps on the bettery. I liked knowing I could buy a fresh battery for not that bad of price, but honestly, I've used the hell outa my PSP-2000 and the battery still has a good life.[/QUOTE]
Damn, I haven't used mine too much and I think it's already starting to die slowly.
 
[quote name='silks']I'm skeptical. I think it will sell to people that don't have a PSP and those that have money to burn, but anybody that has a PSP is going to be very hesitant to upgrade (without guarantee of UMD transferring...get on that, Sony).

Damn, do I love Sony's hardware though. The PSPgo is boneriffic, especially that white one.[/QUOTE]

The PSP Go won't stay $250 forever so I'd expect sales to increase (like everything else) once a price drop hits sometime next year. Makes sense for Sony to gouge the early adapters who are willing to pay thereby generating MASSIVE profits.

And it's not like the PSP line is competing with the DS directly (which has a more casual focus) and Microsoft doesn't have a handheld (Zune doesn't really count since it'll have iPhone like games only).
 
[quote name='Tux.Bobble']I'd take an even cheaper PSP and forgo the Rock Band garbage they're packing in in hopes of generating some DLC money. Gimme PSP Go for $225 and drop Rock Band. Or, give me PSP Go + a $20 PSN card, and drop Rock Band.

That's more why I'm bothered than the fact that Euro gets GT, to be quite honest. They're throwing "give me money" in NTSC's faces, if you ask me. Rock Band and Guitar Hero have their place on consoles, with crummy plastic peripherals. But on the go, with the d-pad and face buttons, it's the same as DDR with a d-pad, really...it's not Rock Band anymore.[/QUOTE]
Maybe not, but it's Amplitude and that worked very well before plastic instruments became the became more important than the music. RBU goes back to Harmonix's roots and does the right style of music game for the handheld, compared to its main competitor on the DS, so you kind of need to get out of the mindset that these games are all about the instruments to get the fun of the game.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Maybe not, but it's Amplitude and that worked very well before plastic instruments became the became more important than the music. RBU goes back to Harmonix's roots and does the right style of music game for the handheld, compared to its main competitor on the DS, so you kind of need to get out of the mindset that these games are all about the instruments to get the fun of the game.[/QUOTE]


Yea, I don't have much problem with rhythm games in general, it's just the "Rock Band" moniker that throws me off, I guess. When I hear some of the Rock Band music I think of strumming on a cheap plasticy guitar. (or the real thing, if I were able--still in training there haha) I guess I'll just see if it seems like something I'm interested in--by trying ACTUAL demo from PSN before I redeem a voucher for the "demo 2.0" as I like to call it, haha...
 
[quote name='J7.']Damn, I haven't used mine too much and I think it's already starting to die slowly.[/QUOTE]



How long do you leave it on the charger... if ur constantly charging that kills the battery easily.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']How long do you leave it on the charger... if ur constantly charging that kills the battery easily.[/QUOTE]
I've only charged it like 10-15 times, and I make sure to wait until the battery is empty before charging it. I unplug it from charging once its done or no longer than 30 minutes after at the most, usually just a few minutes though.
 
I don't know. I was always told rechargeables need to run out before you charge them because if you don't the battery basically gets confused and begins to think it only has a smaller capacity. But yes it depends on the type and I haven't heard how the new types differ.
 
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