No official release date or price - the peripheral in Japan retailed for approximately US $51. Of course, if you're impatient, you can always hack the PSP now.
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No official release date or price - the peripheral in Japan retailed for approximately US $51. Of course, if you're impatient, you can always hack the PSP now.
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Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:00AM (Unverified) said
If I don't have to pay for any kind of service then count me in. If not, then I guess I'll never get on the GPS bandwagon...
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:52AM (Unverified) said
GPS receivers do not require subscription nor data plan. You only pay for the hardware and license for the maps.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 4:48AM Jamesology said
No it's free, I gave my GF the Map Plus PSP and it works awesome. But it was only useful back home in Japan, I've been praying for this moment when it comes to North America.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:09AM (Unverified) said
lol can you imagine people driving around with PSPs mounted to their dashboards?? wowzers
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:28AM SoCoolCurt said
...i have my PSP mounted on my dashboard. i altered an iPod dashboard mount to sit sideways and fit my PSP. i use my PSP as my primary mp3 player with a 4GB memory stick. ive been using it like that for a couple years now, its just mounted in my vent and the PSP just slips in and out of the mount.
anyway, a GPS receiver would be a welcomed addition since my PSP is already mounted. only thing would be if the GPS would fit on my PSP in the mount.....
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anyway, a GPS receiver would be a welcomed addition since my PSP is already mounted. only thing would be if the GPS would fit on my PSP in the mount.....
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:11AM rsmith4321 said
Why do they keep loading the PSP with crap. Mine sits in a drawer and I just bought the new model. I have a GPS, I have a phone, I have a Ipod, I'm not going to use my huge PSP for anything but games. Please make some.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:36AM ThornedVenom said
"I have a GPS, I have a phone, I have a Ipod"
=> Not everyone has all of those. You could very well end your comment with "Why are they loading the PSP with this crap of games? I already have a DS for that."
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=> Not everyone has all of those. You could very well end your comment with "Why are they loading the PSP with this crap of games? I already have a DS for that."
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:28AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Why are they loading the PSP with this crap of games? I already have a DS for that.
(I kid, I kid; I enjoy gaming on both PSP and DS)
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(I kid, I kid; I enjoy gaming on both PSP and DS)
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:53AM (Unverified) said
I have a GPS phone as well, but its 2.8" is not very useful in a vehicle (I use it for walking and cycling). A route navigator on a PSP with its huge screen will interest me.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 4:59AM Maverick Saturn 06 said
Good for you Boostjunkie, while yours sits in your drawer, mine is made us of everyday, so I guess, one man's pain is another man's pleasure. As for games, theres more then enough, try getting out of the house and checking in your local gaming store.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 10:14AM (Unverified) said
I have a phone that plays music, video and has gps built in.. why do you have a seperate GPS?
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:14AM (Unverified) said
if it only works on the new psp i will cry. if it works on the good ol fat psp, i will dance the dance of joy.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:30AM SoCoolCurt said
lol @ death by snoo-snoo
o and i hope it works on the old PSP too since i havent upgraded yet.
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o and i hope it works on the old PSP too since i havent upgraded yet.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:37AM ThornedVenom said
Doesn't the PSP Slim have extra RAM?
Sounds gloomy.
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Sounds gloomy.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:14AM listentothis said
I've been waiting for this for far too long. Can't wait for US maps
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:38AM ThornedVenom said
Silly Fernando, there's no such thing as girls on the internet. ;)
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:23AM MrHashbrown said
Now all the US needs is the camera. And maybe a Slim-compatible headset.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:29AM (Unverified) said
You can now track the few other people who wasted their money on a PSP!
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 7:03PM MrHashbrown said
If your name weren't Oreo I'd totally cuss you out.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:39AM ThornedVenom said
Price of PSP + Price of added GPS function = DO WANT.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:05AM Anticrawl said
Price of PSP + Price of GPS add-on = One fucking expensive GPS.
Heh then again I already have a GPS device becuase I'm directionally impared. By the way don't by the new Syphon Filter for the PSP, I feel so gyped. Shoulda just waited to waste my money on Harvey Birdman, or that new LocoRoco-esk game.
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Heh then again I already have a GPS device becuase I'm directionally impared. By the way don't by the new Syphon Filter for the PSP, I feel so gyped. Shoulda just waited to waste my money on Harvey Birdman, or that new LocoRoco-esk game.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:05AM Anticrawl said
Price of PSP + Price of GPS add-on = One fucking expensive GPS.
Heh then again I already have a GPS device becuase I'm directionally impared. By the way don't by the new Syphon Filter for the PSP, I feel so gyped. Shoulda just waited to waste my money on Harvey Birdman, or that new LocoRoco-esk game.
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Heh then again I already have a GPS device becuase I'm directionally impared. By the way don't by the new Syphon Filter for the PSP, I feel so gyped. Shoulda just waited to waste my money on Harvey Birdman, or that new LocoRoco-esk game.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 2:29AM hey buddy said
Anticrawl, you're being sorta extreme... Last fall I bought a very low-end Nuvi 200 for $200... This is a $50-60 attachment for a $169 device, putting it near the same that I paid, and in the range of other low-end GPS devices (price-wise, anyway - features will of course be more of an indicator if it's actually a good value or expensive).
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 4:59AM Jamesology said
@Anticrawl
Okay you gotta be a total idiot to buy a PSP for "only" the GPS function. Most of us would just buy a device meant for GPS, kinda like Garmin products or Tom Tom.
This GPS on the PSP is a feature, just like internet browser, music, etc. but it is meant for games. Just like when you buy a phone BUT has a features of like camera, alarm clock, GPS,and etc.. but it is STILL mainly a phone. Have it figured out yet?
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Okay you gotta be a total idiot to buy a PSP for "only" the GPS function. Most of us would just buy a device meant for GPS, kinda like Garmin products or Tom Tom.
This GPS on the PSP is a feature, just like internet browser, music, etc. but it is meant for games. Just like when you buy a phone BUT has a features of like camera, alarm clock, GPS,and etc.. but it is STILL mainly a phone. Have it figured out yet?
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 5:02AM Maverick Saturn 06 said
Anticrawl, they are right, nobody buys a PSP for GPS alone -_-.
Its like buying a PSP for internet alone or Music.
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Its like buying a PSP for internet alone or Music.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 12:47AM incredibilistic said
Since the new Skype service is only compatible with the PSP Slim chances are that the GPS will only be available on the Slim also.
With both Skype and GPS services available I may have to trade in my PSPhat.
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With both Skype and GPS services available I may have to trade in my PSPhat.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:30AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
But isn't the GPS attachment as old as the camera attachment? Just that America is really late in getting them?
It should work for both models...
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It should work for both models...
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 4:09AM (Unverified) said
Man, get me a microwave attachment and I'm sold!
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 5:00AM Maverick Saturn 06 said
Hear that Americans? You will never ever get lost again!!! Now just to bring it over here Sony :)
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 6:37AM Maverick Saturn 06 said
Its not a game :S Besides, its a handheld technically speaking, the replacement for 'walkman', so its only right they add everything to it rather then keeping it seperate, it has more then enough games :)
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 6:37AM (Unverified) said
I'm guessing that it'll come out in Europe eventually by what's on the screen of the PSP at the top of the page ;)
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 6:44AM Maverick Saturn 06 said
Big Ben ;) How are you so sure that America hasn't got a Big Ben? They have and Eiffel Tower in Vegas...
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 9:19AM lemieuxfan67 said
We do have a Big Ben here...and he plays for the Steelers. Too bad he throws interceptions in the playoffs.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 1:25PM (Unverified) said
Well the streets are also in London and on the right of Big Ben looks like the Parliment building. I could be wrong though
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 2:51PM (Unverified) said
How is this software on this compared to say a cheap garmin?
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 6:17PM Jamesology said
It depends who makes it. In Japan there are two types, Map Plus, Map Plus2, and Map Go!; Map Plus2 is the better one. I found corner stores around my neighborhood that I didn't even know about with Maplus2. I even like it better than some models of Garmin. But as for Map Go!, well it was useable let's say.
Also, the GPS hardwre for the PSP is very nice looking and sturdy, very sturdy. It even folds back so it does not hook on clothing when storing.
It's a shame thy removed the GPS function on MGS:OP2. It was pretty sweet on the first one.
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Also, the GPS hardwre for the PSP is very nice looking and sturdy, very sturdy. It even folds back so it does not hook on clothing when storing.
It's a shame thy removed the GPS function on MGS:OP2. It was pretty sweet on the first one.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 7:49AM LaughingTarget said
Mapquest costs $0.05 it takes to print the paper out (or free if you get Internet on your cell). $50 seems pricey given the alternatives.
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Posted: Jan 7th 2008 8:34AM (Unverified) said
I might get this if the price is right. I don't have a Tom Tom myself and pops will never lend me his Tom Tom 910.
Then again even my PSP slim is frakkin huge and won't be much good on a hike.
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Then again even my PSP slim is frakkin huge and won't be much good on a hike.
Posted: Jan 7th 2008 9:45AM (Unverified) said
LOL oh right, judging by the sites you post on I shouldn't have expected any other answer really! GO SONY! :rolleyes:
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