PSP Go thread-

I didn't check on it constantly, but it had a full charge after 3 hours out of the box. I got about 5 hours of play time off that charge, but I was using wifi almost half the time.
 
Well they just made whole thing difficult for this version of PSP It really is very hard to stuffs for this one, they just made all the things complicated their killing their own product, what if they just added new features for the recent PSP3k rather than trying to kick its @ss outside the market,
 
For me, the smaller screen makes RPGs (too much reading) and racing games unplayable. On the older PSPs, I already thought the screen was too small for those types of games. Now, I find it unbearable.
 
To all the people who already bought the Go, can you use the analog nub and the L button at the same time? I liked the design but I just realized that's gotta literally be a stretch.
 
I have a few questions:
1) can I use the official Sony AC adapter that came out a few months back and just swipe out the USB connector? I haven't compared the 'bricks' to note different power characteristics, but maybe somebody more technical might know...

2) what the heck does the PS button do when you press it? (sorry, didn't even open the manual)

3) does anybody see a problem w/ the forceful slide up using the official carrying case? I'd hate for this to be destroying the mechanism, but it does rather hold it nicely once its up w/ no wobble like you get from some slider phones.

thats it, other than that, loving the new pspGO, even after buyer's remorse and realizing that my 40 umd's won't play on it, oh well, time for the digital revolution I guess...
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']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]

Sales may increase, but don't expect it to take off, even with casual gamers.

With the PSP Go, Sony tries to reach out to casual gamers
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']http://arstechnica.com/gaming/revie...y-is-charging-you-much-more-for-much-less.ars

Nasty PSP review. Total skip, is the verdict.[/QUOTE]


Good read....i didnt know about the DS3 syncing issue:

It gets even sillier, however. You can use the Bluetooth capabilities of the system to link a Dual Shock 3 to the system, in order to play with an actual controller. That's a pretty cool feature, right? The only problem is, without USB you need to connect the controller, and the PSP Go, to a PS3. So to sync the controller to the system you need another system, a USB cable, the proprietary PSP Go cable, and the controller. It's not exactly the most elegant solution, and in this situation the PS3 works as a $300 adapter.
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Review conclusion:

The Good

  • The screen is beautiful in action
  • Clicky, responsive buttons
  • Hardware is aesthetically pleasing
  • The pause function is great
  • Bluetooth headset, to use with your bluetooth headset, PS3 controllers, or to tether to your cell phone
  • Sound is strong using the built-in speakers

The Bad

  • The system can't download games while you're doing other things
  • Way too expensive
  • Absolutely no way to play any of your existing games
  • Controls are cramped
  • Smaller screen
  • Games tend to be more expensive than retail
  • No competition in pricing for games
  • No way to sell games you buy
  • None of your cables or accessories will work, except for headphones
  • Screen is wasted while closed, only shows clock, calendar

The Ugly

  • Waiting hours to download a patch, charge your batteries, buy a game, download your game, and then install your game, and then finally... guess what? playing your game!
  • Your system can already do what this system claims to do, and better. Minus the bluetooth and the 16GB of internal storage, this is a step back in every way
  • If Sony continues this trend, expect a $500 PS3 that doesn't play Blu-ray discs


Verdict: Skip
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I'm intrigues by the ps3. I love new tech but there's two things that worry me....
1) mediago is not compatible with mac
2) prices for new downloads ie $40 for arctic edge while I can get the umd version for 30 on amazon. I embrace dd with iTunes and my iPhone but nothing on there costs me 40 bucks. I'm paying 5-10 bucks for an albu
from either amazon or iTunes.
I hope they sell dd codes at stores that way we have some competition in the retail sector like they did with patapon.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']It's actually pretty good though. I converted an .avi last night and I was checking it out this morning, looked and sounded just like a UMD movie in terms of quality, the bitch is the time it takes to convert. Guess I'll be doing my converting overnight.[/QUOTE]
I suggest you look into alternative programs if you want more control over your conversions. PSP VC is probably the best one out there, and I'm sure the latest updates support the Go. You should be able to speed up your conversions by playing with the multi-proc support, among other things. It also allows joining several video files into one file, subtitles, volume adjustment, screen size and visual quality. I've been using it for a while without hassle.

http://pspvc.nswardh.com/
 
My friend picked one up, and I have to say, it is a quality piece of hardware. I think it feels more sturdy then the 3000, but yeah, I think I'll still wait until the price drops a little.
 
And by the time you download, and then install a game via wireless, your battery has been on all that time and loses lots of juice.
 
Wow, surprised about how bad this is turning out to be. I mean I thought it was just going to be an overpriced PSP w/ lack of UMD and that's that.

Even for a price drop I'm a bit skeptical..and that's pretty bad.
 
[quote name='SHaKey_STeVe']Yep. Unless it gets hacked (like PSP, iPod, etc)..and it will eventually...[/QUOTE]

They still havent fully hack PSP 3000
 
[quote name='Cthulhu8u']I suggest you look into alternative programs if you want more control over your conversions. PSP VC is probably the best one out there, and I'm sure the latest updates support the Go. You should be able to speed up your conversions by playing with the multi-proc support, among other things. It also allows joining several video files into one file, subtitles, volume adjustment, screen size and visual quality. I've been using it for a while without hassle.

http://pspvc.nswardh.com/[/QUOTE]

That sounds awesome, downloading now, thanks!
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']http://arstechnica.com/gaming/revie...y-is-charging-you-much-more-for-much-less.ars

Nasty PSP review. Total skip, is the verdict.[/QUOTE]

Worth pointing out...

When it comes to storage, what it says on the box and what you see as being available rarely line up. The PSP Go is supposed to come with 16GB of internal storage, but when you first turn on your virginal system you'll find 14GB free for your games, movies, and songs.

How much would a 2GB M2 card cost to make up the difference? Depending on where you shop, $20 to $40. This isn't false advertising, the hardware does have 16GB of internal memory, but you won't be able to use all of it. Be aware.
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The PSP Go is a terrible, terrible deal for everyone but Sony.
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All told, it took around three hours to get to playing an actual game. I passed the time by playing Gran Turismo on the PSP 3000. If you buy a PSP Go, I suggest bringing another video game along to keep yourself occupied while you wait for it to allow you to play something.
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I absolutely love my PSP, but this new iteration of the platform is what would happen if a facepalm was turned into a piece of hardware.
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:lol:
 
You would think that amidst all of the fuckings the PSP Go offers us Sony would have at least made something cool like remote play actually be worth while on the system.
 
[quote name='Reichan']ITs just PSP GO is not that reliable, i prefer my psp 2k and the late versions[/QUOTE]

what the hell are you talking about?
 
I absolutely love the PSP Go, which is all I've been playing and messing with all day. I copied over all my datasaves (deleted what I did not need). Re-downloaded all of my previous PSN downloads to my PSP Go, along with buy some other games. I love the added bluetooth where I can use a PS3 controller on the PSP Go (felt great controlling some PSP games with a PS3 controller). IMO, that reason alone made the Go worth $250. Plan to buy component cables next. Tried my headphones to my PSP-1000 and 2000 and it worked. I'm starting to wish I didn't buy so many UMDs previously because its so much nicer playing games on the HDD not dealing with UMD load hiccups or noises. I love its smaller size that makes listening to MP3s MUCH easier.

I did get the Pearl White SKU today. Had a lot of problems finding it since most stores only got black in. After my PS3 slim, best purchase I made all year. :D

Now I really wish I didn't buy MotorStorm: AE on UMD, since I'd rather play that on my Go now (I might just buy the download also, lol).
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I copied over all my datasaves (deleted what I did not need). to my PSP Go[/QUOTE]
how do u do that
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I absolutely love the PSP Go, which is all I've been playing and messing with all day. I copied over all my datasaves (deleted what I did not need). Re-downloaded all of my previous PSN downloads to my PSP Go, along with buy some other games. I love the added bluetooth where I can use a PS3 controller on the PSP Go (felt great controlling some PSP games with a PS3 controller). IMO, that reason alone made the Go worth $250. Plan to buy component cables next. Tried my headphones to my PSP-1000 and 2000 and it worked. I'm starting to wish I didn't buy so many UMDs previously because its so much nicer playing games on the HDD not dealing with UMD load hiccups or noises. I love its smaller size that makes listening to MP3s MUCH easier.

I did get the Pearl White SKU today. Had a lot of problems finding it since most stores only got black in. After my PS3 slim, best purchase I made all year. :D

Now I really wish I didn't buy MotorStorm: AE on UMD, since I'd rather play that on my Go now (I might just buy the download also, lol).[/QUOTE]



wow! TMK loves the PSP Go! Imagine that.....

being able to use a DS3 with the Go makes it worth the $250? How about the fact that you need a $300 console to sync them together? Also, since you can use the DS3 with the PSP Go how come we can't remote play all the games now? The PSP Go is a polished turd if I ever saw one.
 
[quote name='Malik112099']wow! TMK loves the PSP Go! Imagine that.....

being able to use a DS3 with the Go makes it worth the $250? How about the fact that you need a $300 console to sync them together? Also, since you can use the DS3 with the PSP Go how come we can't remote play all the games now? The PSP Go is a polished turd if I ever saw one.[/QUOTE]

want games cant you remote play with

and who didnt have a PS3 aready when they got a PSP
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']
Now I really wish I didn't buy MotorStorm: AE on UMD, since I'd rather play that on my Go now (I might just buy the download also, lol).[/QUOTE]


If anything, sell the UMD one you have and then use the money to get PSN credit.
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I absolutely love the PSP Go, which is all I've been playing and messing with all day. I copied over all my datasaves (deleted what I did not need). Re-downloaded all of my previous PSN downloads to my PSP Go, along with buy some other games. I love the added bluetooth where I can use a PS3 controller on the PSP Go (felt great controlling some PSP games with a PS3 controller). IMO, that reason alone made the Go worth $250. Plan to buy component cables next. Tried my headphones to my PSP-1000 and 2000 and it worked. I'm starting to wish I didn't buy so many UMDs previously because its so much nicer playing games on the HDD not dealing with UMD load hiccups or noises. I love its smaller size that makes listening to MP3s MUCH easier.

I did get the Pearl White SKU today. Had a lot of problems finding it since most stores only got black in. After my PS3 slim, best purchase I made all year. :D

Now I really wish I didn't buy MotorStorm: AE on UMD, since I'd rather play that on my Go now (I might just buy the download also, lol).[/QUOTE]

Ok, now I am 99.9% certain that you work for Sony.

:lol:
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I absolutely love the PSP Go, which is all I've been playing and messing with all day. I copied over all my datasaves (deleted what I did not need). Re-downloaded all of my previous PSN downloads to my PSP Go, along with buy some other games. I love the added bluetooth where I can use a PS3 controller on the PSP Go (felt great controlling some PSP games with a PS3 controller). IMO, that reason alone made the Go worth $250. Plan to buy component cables next. Tried my headphones to my PSP-1000 and 2000 and it worked. I'm starting to wish I didn't buy so many UMDs previously because its so much nicer playing games on the HDD not dealing with UMD load hiccups or noises. I love its smaller size that makes listening to MP3s MUCH easier.

I did get the Pearl White SKU today. Had a lot of problems finding it since most stores only got black in. After my PS3 slim, best purchase I made all year. :D

Now I really wish I didn't buy MotorStorm: AE on UMD, since I'd rather play that on my Go now (I might just buy the download also, lol).[/QUOTE]

Does sony pay you PER COMMENT or something because I don't understand how you can pay for all this shit without working a job that makes 20 dollars an hour minimum. The amount of games you buy and consoles and all that shit is just flabbergasting when you were unemployed for how long? Does Sony give you an extra bonus for every GO you promote? Just curious because if you do get paid per positive sony comment, i want in.
 
So, Kotaku is making a big deal out of (probably) nothing - they're running an article about the "expiration date" sort in the PSPgo, which I believe has been around for a while. As many things as Sony has done wrong with the PSPgo, I don't think they're about to start selling games with expiration dates.

Demos or rentals are another possibility, although if they charge as much for digital rentals as Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple do, I don't think I'd ever put money into that.

[quote name='starmask2k3']and who didnt have a PS3 aready when they got a PSP[/QUOTE]

You...you're serious, aren't you? #-o
 
They've used them for betas on the PS3 and it'll probably be used for rentals on the PSP.

You should've posted a quote of when that ars technica guy goes nuts over the power cord, GW. :lol:
 
[quote name='starmask2k3']want games cant you remote play with[/QUOTE]

You can't remote play with 99.9% of them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_Play

Games/Software which are compatible with Remote Play include:
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Restricted Media
There are some types of media that cannot be accessed through Remote Play, they include:[10]
  • Super Audio CDs (Super Audio CDs can be played back if the model supports it. If PSP is selected in Audio Output Device the music will be downmixed to low resolution 2 channel stereo.)
  • Blu-ray Disc movies
  • DVD movies
  • Copyright-protected video files
  • Playstation 2 Games
  • PlayStation Home
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WEAK fuckING SAUCE
 
[quote name='pete5883']How the hell does Remote Play Singstar work??[/QUOTE]

You can use the PSP to buy new songs... By far the lamest remote play of all.
 
[quote name='Cthulhu8u']I suggest you look into alternative programs if you want more control over your conversions. PSP VC is probably the best one out there, and I'm sure the latest updates support the Go. You should be able to speed up your conversions by playing with the multi-proc support, among other things. It also allows joining several video files into one file, subtitles, volume adjustment, screen size and visual quality. I've been using it for a while without hassle.

http://pspvc.nswardh.com/[/QUOTE]

BTW, this was the best software that I've downloaded...works like a charm. Thank you so much!
 
:lol: @ Getting update over remote playable games. You know why you can't remote play all PS3 games? The same reason you don't want to remote play PS1 games, which is lag.
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']You can use the PSP to buy new songs... By far the lamest remote play of all.[/QUOTE]

So, if we remove Singstar from the list (which I think we can all agree is fair to do), that leaves us with four games and a TV tuner. One is a visual novel, which doesn't scream "game" to me. That leaves Lego Batman (which could have been released on last generation's hardware, if Lego Star Wars is any proof), Lair (which sucks), and BlazBlue.

That's not a very impressive list. :lol:
 
Remote play is a novelty we're lucky to have any games with it at all. It's like Vision Support or Eyetoy Support, it's limited by the technology.
 
[quote name='J7.']Remote play is a novelty we're lucky to have any games with it at all. It's like Vision Support or Eyetoy Support, it's limited by the technology.[/QUOTE]


Whatever. It is bullshit for them to say "hey! look what this can do!" and then only do it 3 or 4 times then pray you forget about it. There is a company out there making claims that OnLive can stream games to your tv/pc with little to no lag and we cant even get fucking remote play going?
 
I just tried playing my PSP Go on my TV (using the PSP Go component cables). I also paired an old PS3 SIXAXIS controller with the Go. I just played GT PSP and Fate/Unlimited Codes, but not using my PSP Go to control it, my SIXAXIS was controlling it (on my HDTV). Worked good IMO. Now I really regret buying the MotorStorm disc since it would really help to use a controller on it at times.
 
[quote name='Malik112099']Whatever. It is bullshit for them to say "hey! look what this can do!" and then only do it 3 or 4 times then pray you forget about it. There is a company out there making claims that OnLive can stream games to your tv/pc with little to no lag and we cant even get fucking remote play going?[/QUOTE]

add pixeljunk eden and bionic commando rearmed and life with playstation to the list
 
It's bullshit for someone to show a technology off and then only utilize it when it is possible...

OnLive is completely different, what kind of hardware do you think they have running the games on... a server... not a household console, and you need a PC or the OnLive hardware. If you don't live close to their servers your quality is diminished. Each & every high end game requires a GPU on the server side.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Four? I count ten games on that list, so what's your spin on the list.[/QUOTE]

I was just counting the retail titles. I don't know why - it seemed like a good idea at the time. :whistle2:?

That said, most of the PSN games in the list aren't that impressive, either. There are a few that make good use of remote playl like Bionic Commando and PixelJunk, but I'm not all that impressed that the PSPgo can play Bejeweled, poker, and Zuma...like pretty much every other phone or mobile device can. I found another list here that spells out what some of the titles do with remote play, but again...it doesn't seem like they're making much use of the feature.

[quote name='starmask2k3']add pixeljunk eden and bionic commando rearmed and life with playstation to the list[/QUOTE]

THOSE ARE ALREADY IN THE LIST, and have been since 10AM, since he hasn't edited the comment.

This is somebody's joke account, right? :shock:

[quote name='J7.']It's bullshit for someone to show a technology off and then only utilize it when it is possible... [/QUOTE]

Possible? If Lair can do it, I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more games than the ones in that short list that should be capable of it. We're talking about streaming video from the PS3 to the PSP, and sending inputs from the PSP back to the PS3 - unless the PS3 architecture is even more difficult to work with than the developers claim it is, that should be a cakewalk.

I think it's more likely that they aren't doing it because the number of people who have a PS3, a PSP, a setup that allows them to use Remote Play, and that care enough to do it isn't enough to justify the investment.
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']



THOSE ARE ALREADY IN THE LIST, and have been since 10AM, since he hasn't edited the comment.

This is somebody's joke account, right? : [/QUOTE] my mistake i didnt see them ok

and why the hell are you in a PSP Forums anyway u dont have a PSP or a PS3 the wii and the XBOX360 cant do remote play
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']I was just counting the retail titles. I don't know why - it seemed like a good idea at the time. :whistle2:?

That said, most of the PSN games in the list aren't that impressive, either. There are a few that make good use of remote playl like Bionic Commando and PixelJunk, but I'm not all that impressed that the PSPgo can play Bejeweled, poker, and Zuma...like pretty much every other phone or mobile device can. I found another list here that spells out what some of the titles do with remote play, but again...it doesn't seem like they're making much use of the feature.[/quote]
Because it can be impractical and not a good way to spend resources if other parts of the game are in better need of those resources. As I mentioned before, lag is the biggest issue, which kills any chance of action games, shooters, and other fast-paced games regularly using it. Plus, you don't really gain much by doing it since the amount of people that can or want to do it are very small.

[quote name='Gothic Walrus']Possible? If Lair can do it, I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more games than the ones in that short list that should be capable of it. We're talking about streaming video from the PS3 to the PSP, and sending inputs from the PSP back to the PS3 - unless the PS3 architecture is even more difficult to work with than the developers claim it is, that should be a cakewalk.

I think it's more likely that they aren't doing it because the number of people who have a PS3, a PSP, a setup that allows them to use Remote Play, and that care enough to do it isn't enough to justify the investment.[/QUOTE]
Lair's pretty much an example of why it's not a great idea to just do it since Factor 5 had plenty of more important things to do besides making their game compatible with remote play. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that nobody even knew it was RP compatible until a while after the game came out, so you can see how great the marketing/development resources were spent.

The whole process of sending button presses back to the game and then showing the results over a fairly slow wifi connection should be the obvious reason why it's not more common. Remote play's better served as a way to listen to music or watch videos when you're away from your PS3/TV as a simplified media server.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Because it can be impractical and not a good way to spend resources if other parts of the game are in better need of those resources. As I mentioned before, lag is the biggest issue, which kills any chance of action games, shooters, and other fast-paced games regularly using it. Plus, you don't really gain much by doing it since the amount of people that can or want to do it are very small.


Lair's pretty much an example of why it's not a great idea to just do it since Factor 5 had plenty of more important things to do besides making their game compatible with remote play. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that nobody even knew it was RP compatible until a while after the game came out, so you can see how great the marketing/development resources were spent.

The whole process of sending button presses back to the game and then showing the results over a fairly slow wifi connection should be the obvious reason why it's not more common. Remote play's better served as a way to listen to music or watch videos when you're away from your PS3/TV as a simplified media server.[/QUOTE]

Thank you. Honestly, lag didn't occur to me...although given that the Go only ships with 802.11b, that's probably the primary reason.

Given that the PS3 seems to focus on the fast-paced titles that don't work for remote play, I'm not sure why they bothered with the feature in the first place. It just doesn't seem like there are many situations where it's useful, and so far the list of titles that support it has shown that. :whistle2:s

[quote name='starmask2k3']my mistake i didnt see them ok

and why the hell are you in a PSP Forums anyway u dont have a PSP or a PS3 the wii and the XBOX360 cant do remote play[/QUOTE]

I'm here because I was interested in the PSPgo, and because new hardware launches are always interesting to watch. They don't happen very often, and we've never had a launch like this. Digital distribution on this scale is entirely new...and honestly, I can't think of any other companies who have made this many mistakes prior to the launch of new hardware.

If you didn't notice, most of the people in the thread with the exception of you, TMK and a few others have been against the PSPgo, and only a minority of the people still posting here actually own the new system. It isn't just me. People like to watch trainwrecks, and as Ars Technica so eloquently illustrated, that's what the PSPgo is shaping up to be so far.
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I just tried playing my PSP Go on my TV (using the PSP Go component cables). I also paired an old PS3 SIXAXIS controller with the Go. I just played GT PSP and Fate/Unlimited Codes, but not using my PSP Go to control it, my SIXAXIS was controlling it (on my HDTV). Worked good IMO. Now I really regret buying the MotorStorm disc since it would really help to use a controller on it at times.[/QUOTE]

wow....so you essentially bought your PSP Go to be the world's shittiest DD only home console? Congrats. :applause:



[quote name='J7.']It's bullshit for someone to show a technology off and then only utilize it when it is possible...

OnLive is completely different, what kind of hardware do you think they have running the games on... a server... not a household console, and you need a PC or the OnLive hardware. If you don't live close to their servers your quality is diminished. Each & every high end game requires a GPU on the server side.[/QUOTE]

Have you ever seen the warhawk/socom/etc servers? Obviously not, cause you would know that they are PS3s.
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']People like to watch trainwrecks, and that's what the PSPgo is shaping up to be so far.[/QUOTE]

trainwreck? I think not, I have been into 5 targets since thursday, not one has a pspGO left in stock and one today had ALL the redeemable cards sold out..a BB I went to on thursday had 50 in each color, a check back at the same store the next day had 12-15 in each color left. I'm pretty sure that everyone who has gotten one has quickly gotten over the UMD-less fact and are happy w/ the digital downloads and how quick it all happens. Not to mention that MediaGO is pretty neat software and the SenseMe applications are something that will set a standard and have Apple scrambling to find something to match it.

so when you think of trainwrecks, only apply that to your life, and not a handheld that will (within the next few months) give everyone a run for the money...
 
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