Who are these people? 5h is definitely the max i've been hearing so far, while 1,5h-3h the min, so i guess the truth is somewhere in the middle. I mean how can people get so different numbers? It probably depends on playing habits, like spending time in the menu, switching tracks often and stuff like that. Also headphones/speakers and whatnot.marconelly! said:
problems arise for some PSPs
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Those 2-3 hours with Ridge Racers that I've read have been when the PSP is fresh out of the retail box, i.e. the battery has not been fully charged.
Where did that come from?Ty said:
Anyway, check out http://www.yuko2ch.net/psp/0dd57a54947e.swf - the internet at its best
(Click the PSP). How can people come up with stuff like that so quick.Berserk said:Oh come on! That's fake. What's the chance that it pops open when the ingame voice says "3, 2, 1 GOOO" and then the UMD flies out.... Yeah right
/me shrugs
If it is possible to get it to pop out like that then it wouldn't be too surprising someone can figure out how to do it reliablely. And really they don't do it right on go but takes them a second or two after that to get it to pop.
Berserk said:
So the square button circuit elements being off centered is bullshit?
Well about 22 months ago I bought a sony 42B1 plasma, it died and was unrepairable, fatal burn out inside the plasma glass. Luckily i attacked sony and got them to replace the unit even though my warranty had expired, they replaced it with a newer model called the 42X1. Anyways I got some messages from other members on a plasma board who has the same fault and same problems. For reference through fujitsu which make the plasma glass and use the same glass in their own set don't have this issue at all.
The moral of the story, these days sony imo quality is just not there anymore, I've had problems with their consoles , displays and it's no wonder they are loosing more and more market share in the consumer space to other companies because their overpriced products don't justify it anymore. I'm not at all surprised to see these big issues with the PSP this is just the norm for sony products imo. Especially considering it a product that's not sold at a profit, they're bound to cut corners on quality.
The moral of the story, these days sony imo quality is just not there anymore, I've had problems with their consoles , displays and it's no wonder they are loosing more and more market share in the consumer space to other companies because their overpriced products don't justify it anymore. I'm not at all surprised to see these big issues with the PSP this is just the norm for sony products imo. Especially considering it a product that's not sold at a profit, they're bound to cut corners on quality.
mozmo, i'm glad someone sees them my way. when my psx died (i had the first one i knew of, pre-ordered it and picked it up when the store opened) the "you have to play it upside down" problem wasn't well kown. looking back, if i would have swore more at the support rep i likely would have had my unit replaced.
kinda off topic... sony are marketing genius, though. look at the size and postion of the psp logo on the psp. in the back and where your hand's aren't gonna cover.
kinda off topic... sony are marketing genius, though. look at the size and postion of the psp logo on the psp. in the back and where your hand's aren't gonna cover.
Although I don't have anything personally against the PSP, (in fact, if anyone feels like sending me a Christmas... present ), but I've never had any sort of luck with Sony products. I never even bought a PS1 or 2, but I've had 3 or 4 discmen, several sets of headphones, and 2 or 3 CD/DVD drives. The only thing that has given me a satisfactory experience was one of the sets of headphones. I don't like these reports, but I don't find them completely unbelieveable, either.
), but I've never had any sort of luck with Sony products. I never even bought a PS1 or 2, but I've had 3 or 4 discmen, several sets of headphones, and 2 or 3 CD/DVD drives. The only thing that has given me a satisfactory experience was one of the sets of headphones. I don't like these reports, but I don't find them completely unbelieveable, either.Just to add another side to the discussion about the Sony build quality (as inevitably, any thread concerning a new Sony product in these boards seems to end up on that eventually )
I've had several Sony products through the years.
I think my first Sony was a CD player 222ES something, bought it in the early 90's, cost about €600 then. I still use it listening CD's in my HiFi system, it has had no faults and still works like new. Previously I had a Technics CD players, had no problems with that either but I didn't use it but for couple of years.
My next Sony was PlayStation, bought it around EU launch (for christmas).
Now this has had some heavy use, I got into console gaming with that and played it almost daily until I replaced it with PS2. The PlayStation continued it's service in my brothers house until they also bought a PS2 last year. The PS did have some skipping during my last sessions with it and FFIX, but my brother never complained about any skipping, so I guess it must've been the game.
Then I had a Sony 25" (4:3) TV around '96-2002. Replaced it with a thomson (RCA in US) 52" RPTV, but it also had zero faults during it's service.
PS2 I bought on EU launch day. It has been working with only one or two crashes that I've not been able to repeat, and a couple of non-working DVD discs (a well known incompatibility problem). Works like a charm, and also the original DS2 controller is in working condition (although I replaced it because the buttons started to feel a bit "loose". The new controller on the other hand has had a slight problem of one of the shoulder buttons not always returning properly back to upper position)
Then I bought a STR-DB840QS AV receiver around 2001-2002...has been working without faults.
A Sony something VHS, working good.
A DVP-NS730P DVD player replaced my PS2 as the primary DVD player, I bought it sometime at 2002, no problems yet.
A Sony DSC T1 digital camera that was bought spring 2004, no problems...
A SonyEricsson P900 phone for my bf, at christmas 2003, no problemos.
...that should be all the Sony stuff I own/owned.
And each of them have been working perfectly.
One might think I'm a Sony funboi for owning that much Sony stuff, but I do have gear from other makes too... and I've had very little, if none problems with them either.
Guess I'm just lucky, or then I just don't abuse my gear like some people.
or maybe Sony sells different quality product in different countries, I wouldn't buy a SONI from a Malaysian street market
If I were to buy a new AV receiver, TV or DVD I would though seriously consider products from other makers (most likely Pioneer, Yamaha, H-K). At the time I bought my current gear, IMO they were best with their features/cost/quality/design when I shopped around. For example the AV receiver was a discontinuing model, that was much better than the new models that were replacing it.
The more "serious" media and real hobbyists are more rational, and I really don't see a "colder than ever reception" amongst them (witness the many awards by EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) where Sony Wins 4 2004/2005 EISA Awards - More than any other company, Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), The exhibitions (E3 etc), the press reviews and consumer adoption (do sales numbers tell only that Sony is teh mastah hyP3R!)
)I've had several Sony products through the years.
I think my first Sony was a CD player 222ES something, bought it in the early 90's, cost about €600 then. I still use it listening CD's in my HiFi system, it has had no faults and still works like new. Previously I had a Technics CD players, had no problems with that either but I didn't use it but for couple of years.
My next Sony was PlayStation, bought it around EU launch (for christmas).
Now this has had some heavy use, I got into console gaming with that and played it almost daily until I replaced it with PS2. The PlayStation continued it's service in my brothers house until they also bought a PS2 last year. The PS did have some skipping during my last sessions with it and FFIX, but my brother never complained about any skipping, so I guess it must've been the game.
Then I had a Sony 25" (4:3) TV around '96-2002. Replaced it with a thomson (RCA in US) 52" RPTV, but it also had zero faults during it's service.
PS2 I bought on EU launch day. It has been working with only one or two crashes that I've not been able to repeat, and a couple of non-working DVD discs (a well known incompatibility problem). Works like a charm, and also the original DS2 controller is in working condition (although I replaced it because the buttons started to feel a bit "loose". The new controller on the other hand has had a slight problem of one of the shoulder buttons not always returning properly back to upper position)
Then I bought a STR-DB840QS AV receiver around 2001-2002...has been working without faults.
A Sony something VHS, working good.
A DVP-NS730P DVD player replaced my PS2 as the primary DVD player, I bought it sometime at 2002, no problems yet.
A Sony DSC T1 digital camera that was bought spring 2004, no problems...
A SonyEricsson P900 phone for my bf, at christmas 2003, no problemos.
...that should be all the Sony stuff I own/owned.
And each of them have been working perfectly.
One might think I'm a Sony funboi for owning that much Sony stuff, but I do have gear from other makes too... and I've had very little, if none problems with them either.
Guess I'm just lucky, or then I just don't abuse my gear like some people.
or maybe Sony sells different quality product in different countries, I wouldn't buy a SONI from a Malaysian street market
If I were to buy a new AV receiver, TV or DVD I would though seriously consider products from other makers (most likely Pioneer, Yamaha, H-K). At the time I bought my current gear, IMO they were best with their features/cost/quality/design when I shopped around. For example the AV receiver was a discontinuing model, that was much better than the new models that were replacing it.
No, I really don't see it, except in some of the posts in this (and other) forums by people that are obviously heavily biased against Play Station.pahcman said:
The more "serious" media and real hobbyists are more rational, and I really don't see a "colder than ever reception" amongst them (witness the many awards by EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) where Sony Wins 4 2004/2005 EISA Awards - More than any other company, Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), The exhibitions (E3 etc), the press reviews and consumer adoption (do sales numbers tell only that Sony is teh mastah hyP3R!)
So now it is no longer the launch gear :? Are you now saying that Sony uses even worse quality than at launch, wasn't it supposed to be the launch quality that sucked
as if you need a reminder of what company's product you are using.
possible scenario:
(you're playing RR on PSP)
"Hey this is really fun!"
(friend comes over)
"Hey man that looks really cool!" (looks at your PSP)
"If you could tell me what that cool portable is, I would buy one! I live in a cave and haven't seen it before..."
(you think carefully)
"UMMM. I think this is a Microsoft Xbox."
has the above ever happened to you?
possible scenario:
(you're playing RR on PSP)
"Hey this is really fun!"
(friend comes over)
"Hey man that looks really cool!" (looks at your PSP)
"If you could tell me what that cool portable is, I would buy one! I live in a cave and haven't seen it before..."
(you think carefully)
"UMMM. I think this is a Microsoft Xbox."
has the above ever happened to you?
pakotlar said:
I don't have friends. Or electricity.
Um, yes... I've heard several times the xbox being called PlayStation Xpakotlar said:
Last time I heard was in my local supermarket, I think it was around last christmas, where a couple was buying a console (for their kid?) and they were pondering something like "was it the playstation 2 or playstation x we should buy?", and that wasn't the only occasion I heard it.
I would think now people are more aware that they are PS2 and xbox, and that they are not of same brand.
But it must have not hurt MS that some people associated the xbox with the PlayStation brand
My old flatmate kept calling my PS2 "Gameboy" for about 2 years, then i moved out (not because of that!!).
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