PSP - is it worth it?
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i not saying psp is not worth buy at all. with sony hardware and lauch premium, its just not worth now.
in fact i can see i will be hardcore psp gamer. i have move from hardcore gamer to more causal slowly.
playing console games are too tired. even booting up im tired. not really excited about nextgen too.
psp portable gaming suits great in future. small, play anywhere, short timings, simple games. what i looking for. but not now.
in fact i can see i will be hardcore psp gamer. i have move from hardcore gamer to more causal slowly.
playing console games are too tired. even booting up im tired. not really excited about nextgen too.
psp portable gaming suits great in future. small, play anywhere, short timings, simple games. what i looking for. but not now.
Arent SDs much bigger than MSs? If that's the case, i'm not sure how you can have an adapter for those...PC-Engine said:
Fafalada said:
not exactly an elegant solution but still
http://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/146/62/
PSP is calling my name...
Oh, man, I can't believe I may actually do this, but I'm about two seconds from taking the PSP plunge!
Went to Gamestop today, and Target, and both stores still have PSPs in stock. They're like sirens calling out to me and I am helpless to resist...
Will probably wait until I get back to my side of town (I'm at work now) and score one from Best Buy. To my surprise, they still have the PSPs with the Spider-Man 2 movie pack-in.
I'm thinking Wipeout Pure will be my first game, plus either Ridge Racers or Lumines... I'm leaning toward the latter.
Zurich, thanks for creating this thread. When is your PSP set to arrive?
Oh, man, I can't believe I may actually do this, but I'm about two seconds from taking the PSP plunge!
Went to Gamestop today, and Target, and both stores still have PSPs in stock. They're like sirens calling out to me and I am helpless to resist...
Will probably wait until I get back to my side of town (I'm at work now) and score one from Best Buy. To my surprise, they still have the PSPs with the Spider-Man 2 movie pack-in.
I'm thinking Wipeout Pure will be my first game, plus either Ridge Racers or Lumines... I'm leaning toward the latter.
Zurich, thanks for creating this thread. When is your PSP set to arrive?
marconelly!
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Do you have MS Pro Duo High Speed? If you do, can you measure what kind of transfer speeds you get through the USB? Do you use the card reader, or do you keep the stick in the PSP when transferring files?
Too bad about the backlog, Zurich. 
I opened my new PSP today and charged her up in about two hours.
My first impression was, "Whoa! This is small!" And my second was, "Holy crap, this is pretty."
So pretty, in fact, that the thing looks more like precious jewelry than a portable game system. I'm a little worried about its durability - for sure, I'm going to be ultra careful, carrying this thing around on a freakin' pillow to avoid scratches.
Speaking of scratches, Pelican offers some protective screen overlays which I highly recommend. They're a little hard to get out of the blast-proof plastic packaging, though, so be careful not to cut them when using a scissors. :?
So you turn PSP on, and - to steal a phrase from London-Boy - the thing is just sex. The gorgeous widescreen comes to life with a few musical tones, and into the setup you go.
Menus are functional and very attractive. Again, the thing oozes sensuality.
I'm especially impressed with the WiFi configuration utility. I just accepted all the defaults and voila! - I'm connected to my home network! Will have to find the web browser that's included with Wipeout Pure to see what Internet access with PSP is like.
Formatting the memory stick and changing UMDs are easy enough. The system as a whole is pretty intuitive to PlayStation gamers, though having the instruction booklet nearby is a good idea just to make sure. (I had to consult it to find the WiFi switch, which had to be turned on before a connection could be established. Interestingly, the instructions warn you to turn this feature OFF when in crowded places - as the PSP's signal could interfere with pacemakers. )
I fired up the Spider-Man 2 movie and, sure enough, the movie playback is like a mini-HD TV in the palm of your hand: crisp, sharp, and glorious.
Sound is a little tinnier than I would like, but what can you expect from those two small speaker holes. I'm sure the included earbuds will do much to improve the sound quality.
Happily, my PSP seems to be in perfect working order - nary a dead pixel or sticky button to be found. Time will tell how the unit holds up over time, but for now, I'm very pleased that my PSP is in perfect condition.
That's about all I did with it, aside from checking out the sampler disc. Most of the games look very good - somewhere between PSone and PS2 quality, visually. Wipeout Pure and Twisted Metal: Head On evoked fond memories of my PSone days, albeit these versions were cleaner and less pixelated than anything on Sony's first console.
Verdict? As someone who's typically dismissed handheld systems, I'm impressed by PSP and excited about the possibilities it presents. The thought of taking this unit to work and watching a movie or playing a game over lunch is very appealing, indeed.
Once I purchase a beefier memory stick, I plan to do more with MP3s (another area I've ignored until now) and learn how to transfer television and movies from my PC onto my PSP. Certainly, long drives, vacations, and waiting-room waits will never be the same.
And once my friends get theirs, well, look out. Wireless internet play or ad-hoc playing at someone's house is just going to rock.
PSP, welcome home.
I opened my new PSP today and charged her up in about two hours.
My first impression was, "Whoa! This is small!" And my second was, "Holy crap, this is pretty."
So pretty, in fact, that the thing looks more like precious jewelry than a portable game system. I'm a little worried about its durability - for sure, I'm going to be ultra careful, carrying this thing around on a freakin' pillow to avoid scratches.
Speaking of scratches, Pelican offers some protective screen overlays which I highly recommend. They're a little hard to get out of the blast-proof plastic packaging, though, so be careful not to cut them when using a scissors. :?
So you turn PSP on, and - to steal a phrase from London-Boy - the thing is just sex. The gorgeous widescreen comes to life with a few musical tones, and into the setup you go.
Menus are functional and very attractive. Again, the thing oozes sensuality.
I'm especially impressed with the WiFi configuration utility. I just accepted all the defaults and voila! - I'm connected to my home network! Will have to find the web browser that's included with Wipeout Pure to see what Internet access with PSP is like.
Formatting the memory stick and changing UMDs are easy enough. The system as a whole is pretty intuitive to PlayStation gamers, though having the instruction booklet nearby is a good idea just to make sure. (I had to consult it to find the WiFi switch, which had to be turned on before a connection could be established. Interestingly, the instructions warn you to turn this feature OFF when in crowded places - as the PSP's signal could interfere with pacemakers.
)I fired up the Spider-Man 2 movie and, sure enough, the movie playback is like a mini-HD TV in the palm of your hand: crisp, sharp, and glorious.
Sound is a little tinnier than I would like, but what can you expect from those two small speaker holes. I'm sure the included earbuds will do much to improve the sound quality.
Happily, my PSP seems to be in perfect working order - nary a dead pixel or sticky button to be found. Time will tell how the unit holds up over time, but for now, I'm very pleased that my PSP is in perfect condition.
That's about all I did with it, aside from checking out the sampler disc. Most of the games look very good - somewhere between PSone and PS2 quality, visually. Wipeout Pure and Twisted Metal: Head On evoked fond memories of my PSone days, albeit these versions were cleaner and less pixelated than anything on Sony's first console.
Verdict? As someone who's typically dismissed handheld systems, I'm impressed by PSP and excited about the possibilities it presents. The thought of taking this unit to work and watching a movie or playing a game over lunch is very appealing, indeed.
Once I purchase a beefier memory stick, I plan to do more with MP3s (another area I've ignored until now) and learn how to transfer television and movies from my PC onto my PSP. Certainly, long drives, vacations, and waiting-room waits will never be the same.
And once my friends get theirs, well, look out. Wireless internet play or ad-hoc playing at someone's house is just going to rock.
PSP, welcome home.
Kolgar
Durability is pretty good as I've accidently dropped my twice on carpet and once it roll out of my passanger seat and on to the brick floor, each time it was in the soft case that came with the value pack.
Definitely get a screen protector as you can easily cause very very fine hairline scratches due to the casing material. That said, you will not notice it once the screen is on, but it bothers me anyway just knowing its there..
The PSP is very balanced in size, battery life, screen and everything else. Sony has hit the jackpot this time IMHO.
Durability is pretty good as I've accidently dropped my twice on carpet and once it roll out of my passanger seat and on to the brick floor, each time it was in the soft case that came with the value pack.
Definitely get a screen protector as you can easily cause very very fine hairline scratches due to the casing material. That said, you will not notice it once the screen is on, but it bothers me anyway just knowing its there..
The PSP is very balanced in size, battery life, screen and everything else. Sony has hit the jackpot this time IMHO.
No, they never did. 'twas just our hopeful expectation. And still is, I guess.
Has TDK used Durabis in anything much yet? I'd heard they were producing some DVD-R's that way, but haven't actually SEEN such a product--at least not out here--so I'm not sure what's been going on with it. I'm not sure how refined or inexpensive the process is right now, but if it doesn't end up on high-grade electronics, I'll be sorely disappointed. 8-P
Has TDK used Durabis in anything much yet? I'd heard they were producing some DVD-R's that way, but haven't actually SEEN such a product--at least not out here--so I'm not sure what's been going on with it. I'm not sure how refined or inexpensive the process is right now, but if it doesn't end up on high-grade electronics, I'll be sorely disappointed. 8-P
TDK does have it on a special line of recordable DVD-R/RWs, but I think it went by the older Armor Plate name not the new Durabis name. Mitsubishi Chemical/Verbatim also has their own VideoGard hard coating technology and Maxell calls their hardcoat technology MAXPRO. BTW I like Verbatim's Digital Movie and Digital Vinyl line of recordable DVD and CDs. They look like movie reels and vinyl records respectively.
Regarding the hardcoat used for the PSP screen:
http://www.techjapan.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=611
Regarding the hardcoat used for the PSP screen:
http://www.techjapan.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=611
PC-Engine said:
disregarding the battery, the present psp is by no means an outdoors portable device. those who seek/expect one should either look elsewhere or, with the risk of repetition, wait for later product interations. with a screen protector _and_ the attachable hard cover, at the very least, it may meet basic durability requirements*. the present screen-cover material seems to be the same one sony used in the t610 sony/ericsson unit. those of you who've had one know what to expect, just multiply it by 4.3; swipe a dry-skin thumb across it, or wipe it with a wipe cloth that has caught a harder dust paricle - voila.
* such as carrying it in a clean bag and use it in moderately-dusty environments.
marconelly!
Veteran
Dont' go by that video sampler disc when judging the games' visuals. I found most of them to be poorly encoded. Real thing looks a lot better. Wipeout or Ridge Racer have visuals in the class of their own compared to anything on last generation consoles. Comparing them to PS1 games really does them a huge disservice - when in fact they look a lot more like upper tier Dreamcast games for example (and better looking than most early PS2 stuff too)
overclocked
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Really when i think of it the PSP is cheap. I gave /counting the weak Dollar/ about 600US for my cell phone. Nuff said... 8)
I just played Twisted Metal ONLINE, from the comfort of my own couch!
I couldn't believe it - no fuss, no muss. Just power on the PSP, start up the game, and log into a server. Boom! I'm playing one of my favorite games online!
Then I played Wipeout Pure. And got floored again.
Yes, the visuals ARE much better than the videos on the sampler disc would lead you to believe. Pure looked better than Fusion on the PS2: fast, smooth, and jaggy-free.
Particle and lighting effects are crazy, with lens-flares and PSP-shaking explosions aplenty.
Wow. This past three hours was one of the greatest gaming sessions I've ever had. Certainly, my first play session with PSP has impressed me more than my first time with any other console - except for maybe the ol' PSone back in the day.
Awesome.
I couldn't believe it - no fuss, no muss. Just power on the PSP, start up the game, and log into a server. Boom! I'm playing one of my favorite games online!
Then I played Wipeout Pure. And got floored again.
Yes, the visuals ARE much better than the videos on the sampler disc would lead you to believe. Pure looked better than Fusion on the PS2: fast, smooth, and jaggy-free.
Particle and lighting effects are crazy, with lens-flares and PSP-shaking explosions aplenty.
Wow. This past three hours was one of the greatest gaming sessions I've ever had. Certainly, my first play session with PSP has impressed me more than my first time with any other console - except for maybe the ol' PSone back in the day.
Awesome.
