DUALDISASTER
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Basically what could Sony do to sell more psps? It just seems that the psp is fading away...
Will psp ever get the praise it deserves?
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DUALDISASTER said:Basically what could Sony do to sell more psps? It just seems that the psp is fading away...
Ehm, no it's not! What makes you think that? The success of the DS Lite? The success of one doesn't mean that the other fades away. They are both successful. In fact, if I understood it correctly, they are both more successful in their first year than the iPod was.
DUALDISASTER said:Basically what could Sony do to sell more psps? It just seems that the psp is fading away...
I wouldn't say it's fading away, it's selling rather fantastically in the western markets and sustainably well in the east (nothing like DS in the east though, but that's borderline ridiculous!).
The "no games" stigma is kind of boring though -- having both a DSL and a PSP (and loving both) I can say without a doubt there are more games on PSP I like and a lot more games coming in the next 6 months I want on PSP (MGS, baby!). I'd say PSP is the first portable that got me really excited; DSL is classic and rather awesome for me particularly (I never had a GBA), but it doesn't have the game variety that I like. I don't mean to turn this into a comparison (as I'd recommend buying both systems) or anything, but the "no good games" stigma is more worrisome than PSP's current sales, if you ask me.
4 things:
1- add avi qtm wmv mpg formats using whatever codecs they use
2- increase the number of folders that the O.S can see (now its only two, and my porn collection suffers from this)
3 - the media playing while we do other things. I.E listening music while on the browser.
4- ...add flash memory.
first three would make it a true, so true and real media player
games are already spot on
1- add avi qtm wmv mpg formats using whatever codecs they use
2- increase the number of folders that the O.S can see (now its only two, and my porn collection suffers from this)
3 - the media playing while we do other things. I.E listening music while on the browser.
4- ...add flash memory.
first three would make it a true, so true and real media player
games are already spot on
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I can't say enough good things about PSPs, ours is a dream of a handheld gaming console.
While mine doesn't see nearly as much use as my DSLite, it's still a pretty nice handheld. In order to answer your question (what could Sony do to sell more PSP), well I think they should put the focus on more handheld-centric software instead of the Port-a-ton of PS1/PS2 experiences the PSP is going through right now. That doesn't mean only short, fun games like Loco Roco (although it's certainly a good step), but also games like Daxter and Syphon Filter with their fast loading times (compared to the rest of the library at least) and level design adapted to handhelds.
Stuff like Monster Hunter Freedom and Untold Legend may be technically impressive, but the loading times and console-centric design are killing the interest for me.
Stuff like Monster Hunter Freedom and Untold Legend may be technically impressive, but the loading times and console-centric design are killing the interest for me.
the psp was and still is my dream common-purpose handheld. despite all the sony suits' effort, market acceptance and what not.
the ds is a killer gaming portable. possible the most played piece of entertainment hw in my house. but the psp is what never leaves my backpack, except for recharges. self-hosted development (just lua for now but it's going there) and old-skool versatility, all wrapped in yummy tech. this device so matches my lifestile. in the hands of another management it could've been a revolutionary device just like the pc was back then - 'all that power at your desktop', well, how about 'all that power at your palm!'
there, hope that counts for some praise ; )
the ds is a killer gaming portable. possible the most played piece of entertainment hw in my house. but the psp is what never leaves my backpack, except for recharges. self-hosted development (just lua for now but it's going there) and old-skool versatility, all wrapped in yummy tech. this device so matches my lifestile. in the hands of another management it could've been a revolutionary device just like the pc was back then - 'all that power at your desktop', well, how about 'all that power at your palm!'
there, hope that counts for some praise ; )
dskneo said:
* I would put the most emphasis on 3. In general refine the UI further such that the media are not compartmentalized like right now.
* Make it simpler to get content onto PSP (Bundle the d*mn software in). Better codec support will improve copy time (See 1).
* Adds a TV out
* Open up DRM for PSP so commercial content can go straight to PSP
* Built-in Internet app
I use my PSP a lot, especially when travelling. It's still a pain to cycle content quickly in/out of the PSP.
For me, the PSP took a year to grow on me, or me to grow on the PSP more like.
I bought it spring 2005, and used it mainly for viewing videos (anime and seasons of Simpsons, Futurama, South Park... I'd missed on TV) and listening music.
I had bought games for it too, but somehow I just didn't seem to find the time for them, I rather played on my PS2.
Whenever I picked up my PSP I had a lenghty session trying to decide whether I'd watch some videos, listen to music or play games. Usually video or music win because they require less attention.
I'm also relatively new to portable entertainment, the PSP being my first handheld console, first MP3 player and first pvp (I did own a portable CD player some ten years ago), so getting used to all three of them at the same time must have had an effect too.
It could also be that only recently there has been games that can hold my attention more than half way through.
Ridge Racer and Wipeout Pure kept me playing hours on end, but after getting halfway through them I lost my interest, Lumines is brilliant, but the main game mode isn't exactly pick up and play.
The newer games are better designed for shorter bursts of gaming, even GTA:LCS can be enjoyed in short enough bursts for portable gaming.
It's like I've only now got used to my PSP and it's possibilities.
What I'd like to be improved on the PSP:
1. Make the big Memory Sticks cheap enough (4-8GB)
2. More internal memory so mp3 would be possible while webbrowsing and photo vieving.
3. More robust webbrowser (out of memory too many times)
4. Put the power switch elsewhere. I often accidentally switch the PSP off as teh swithc rests at the base of my thumb during intense gaming.
5. Location free available in EU or music/video streaming from home PC.
6. Launch the GPS with good navigation software. It would've been perfect if the "Planet PSP" software would have integration with GPS, but sadly it doesn't seem so. Imagine if the travel guide would give you realtime info on whatever famous location you happened to be standing, and give you directions with GPS and updates via free WiFi points. That was a missed opportunity if any.
7. A mini keyboard would be nice too.
8. The camera might be nice enough if you don't already have a cam on your cellphone or a digicam.. but who doesn't really.
9. Support for more codecs.
10. Skype or some other VOIP with video on PSP would be something.
11. Launch the downloadable PSOne games on PSP as soon as possible, that'll be the most anticipated feature for me.
I bought it spring 2005, and used it mainly for viewing videos (anime and seasons of Simpsons, Futurama, South Park... I'd missed on TV) and listening music.
I had bought games for it too, but somehow I just didn't seem to find the time for them, I rather played on my PS2.
Whenever I picked up my PSP I had a lenghty session trying to decide whether I'd watch some videos, listen to music or play games. Usually video or music win because they require less attention.
I'm also relatively new to portable entertainment, the PSP being my first handheld console, first MP3 player and first pvp (I did own a portable CD player some ten years ago), so getting used to all three of them at the same time must have had an effect too.
It could also be that only recently there has been games that can hold my attention more than half way through.
Ridge Racer and Wipeout Pure kept me playing hours on end, but after getting halfway through them I lost my interest, Lumines is brilliant, but the main game mode isn't exactly pick up and play.
The newer games are better designed for shorter bursts of gaming, even GTA:LCS can be enjoyed in short enough bursts for portable gaming.
It's like I've only now got used to my PSP and it's possibilities.
What I'd like to be improved on the PSP:
1. Make the big Memory Sticks cheap enough (4-8GB)
2. More internal memory so mp3 would be possible while webbrowsing and photo vieving.
3. More robust webbrowser (out of memory too many times)
4. Put the power switch elsewhere. I often accidentally switch the PSP off as teh swithc rests at the base of my thumb during intense gaming.
5. Location free available in EU or music/video streaming from home PC.
6. Launch the GPS with good navigation software. It would've been perfect if the "Planet PSP" software would have integration with GPS, but sadly it doesn't seem so. Imagine if the travel guide would give you realtime info on whatever famous location you happened to be standing, and give you directions with GPS and updates via free WiFi points. That was a missed opportunity if any.
7. A mini keyboard would be nice too.
8. The camera might be nice enough if you don't already have a cam on your cellphone or a digicam.. but who doesn't really.
9. Support for more codecs.
10. Skype or some other VOIP with video on PSP would be something.
11. Launch the downloadable PSOne games on PSP as soon as possible, that'll be the most anticipated feature for me.
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DUALDISASTER
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Question for comment number two...Why would one have porno on a portable device?dskneo said:
Most of the things discussed could be added in the OS exspecailly the web browser's memory. If i remember correctly, a Sony rep. commented on this, saying it could be possible. Anyway, to me it seem to be less games coming out/or out, for the system than last year. That's what makes me wonder. I believe if Devs start to create more complex games like syphon filter, PSP would get the image it's been reaching for since the begining.
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DUALDISASTER said:Basically what could Sony do to sell more psps? It just seems that the psp is fading away...
Lower the development costs. Offer separate firmware for Linux with a disclaimer. I'm not saying they should embrace Linux, but it would be nice if tinkerers could play the latest games that require firmware updates and not worry about losing functionality. Oh, and stop crippling the CPU... That would be nice.
Short answer to OP. Why should PSP be praised when Sony think up thing's like this http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3291
If PSP needs praising it will require true PSP games not PS2 regurgitated derivatives!
If PSP needs praising it will require true PSP games not PS2 regurgitated derivatives!
I think Sony did good with the PSP, sales show its neck and neck with the DS world wide, and they're both doing very well, which shows that once again they have totally different markets and they've both come to claim those markets.
I think the reason the PSP hasnt sold like hot cakes is the UMD disc. I think UMD is one of the key areas that hold PSP back. It also seems to be a reason, or at least often noted, for the PSP's lackluster battery life.
I think if Sony could have offered the PSP games and the movies also for download on the web and then placing them on your memory stick, that the PSP could have caught up quicker...... possibly.
I'm almost on the thought that PSP was a bit ahead of its time still, and that online content distrobustion of its games would have been much better than the UMD disks.
I think the reason the PSP hasnt sold like hot cakes is the UMD disc. I think UMD is one of the key areas that hold PSP back. It also seems to be a reason, or at least often noted, for the PSP's lackluster battery life.
I think if Sony could have offered the PSP games and the movies also for download on the web and then placing them on your memory stick, that the PSP could have caught up quicker...... possibly.
I'm almost on the thought that PSP was a bit ahead of its time still, and that online content distrobustion of its games would have been much better than the UMD disks.
hey69 said:
DS and PSP are neck to neck in the US (or rather were, before the Lite was released).
DS leads by a comfortable margin in EU (again, before the Lite was released), and currently rules many EU software charts. Nintendogs is the DS killer app in Europe, with over 3 millions copies sold. Nintendo just announced over 5 millions DS sold in Europe.
In Japan, the YTD number for the DS+DSLite is around the LTD number for the PSP, IIRC. PSP software sales for Japan are downright atrocious.
With the release of the Lite in EU and US last month, DS is probably already over 20 millions units sold worldwide.
I'd like to see your recent data showing PSP and DS "neck to neck" worldwide. To be "neck to neck" would imply that the DS lead for Japan (which is around 6 millions units lead for the DS, IIRC) would be countered by Europe (+ various smaller territories) since both handhelds are neck and neck in the US. I think that if Sony had managed to sell over 10 millions PSP in EU (5 millions DS in EU and countering Japanese DS lead) we might have heard something about that...
The PSP certainly has some nice sales, enjoys healthy software sales in EU and US, and is certainly a worthy competitor to Nintendo former handheld monopoly, but saying it is "neck and neck" with the DS is bordering on delusional.
DUALDISASTER
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And people wonder why i asked...http://www.vgcharts.org/index.phpCorwin_B said:
Pulling this from a thread at this site, it clearly shows PSP isn't selling the way it should, which is a damn shame. I hate to see such a good system fade out like this...but again as i always say, we'll see what happens.
Edit: Anyone know how Sony could fix this?
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