So, we of course got the unboxing on video (and in pictures below) but there was one stipulation: We can't actually say anything about the final hardware until a week from Monday, so you'll just have to enjoy the schweet tunes we picked for your aural enjoyment as the unboxing (and our vocal silence) unfolds.
So, we of course got the unboxing on video (and in pictures below) but there was one stipulation: We can't actually say anything about the final hardware until a week from Monday, so you'll just have to enjoy the schweet tunes we picked for your aural enjoyment as the unboxing (and our vocal silence) unfolds.
Reader Comments (100)
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 9:25AM (Unverified) said
Your PSP fits in your pocket? I guess you're one of those people that can fit the Vaio P in your pocket as well.
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Posted: Sep 23rd 2009 1:51PM Frostblade10 said
The Vaio P fits better in a pocket than the stack of bills needed to buy it.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:26AM (Unverified) said
I totally thought that the PSP was going to wipe the floor with the DS so my opinion is probably worthless, but the PSPGo will flop badly. I have 2 PSPs and use them all the time and over 50 original boxed games and heaps of my DVDs converted to PSP(UMD movies are overpriced). Does the new screen have the interlace effect?
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:28AM (Unverified) said
From the little I've read, it seems as though not only does it NOT have the interlace effect, it also doesn't have any ghosting.
That alone makes this far superior to any other model PSP, in my book. I took one glance at the 3000's screen and backed away slowly.
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That alone makes this far superior to any other model PSP, in my book. I took one glance at the 3000's screen and backed away slowly.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:40PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
On the 3000 you can turn the interlace effect off. It's a tradeoff between a brighter screen and interlacing or a darker screen and ghosting. To be honest it doesn't really bother me at all.
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Posted: Sep 20th 2009 3:04PM Metayoshi said
The interlacing in the PSP 3000 doesn't bother me either. To each his own, though, but I'm definitely happy with my 3000. Sixteen Gigs of internal memory is probably the only thing appealing to me about the Go, but I don't think it's worth the money. Plus most of the time I'm traveling, I bring one or two games and I'm satisfied.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 4:49AM MrFrench said
I laughed at this comment. In fact I'm still laughing, lol. Why the shakes Randy? He also has those weird hyper extended thumbs that just freak me the hell out. Guess I'm strange like that.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 5:25AM LuTon James said
I'm tempted, but I haven't owned a handheld since my gba. While they house some great games, I just end up playing them at home where I have my consoles, where imo the best games are.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 6:32AM strangeseraph said
I'm glad I got my purple PSP. That thing looks less enticing every time I look at it.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:42PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Yeah that Lilac/Purple PS3 is mad sexy. I want one so damn bad because of the color. I have the piano black 3000 which is also pretty sexy having that glossy-shiny-black finish. I also like the carnival colored PSPs that were released in japan.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 6:53AM MrHashbrown said
@Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami)
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He even had to retire from acting because the Parkinson's was getting worse.
If you don't know what Parkinson's is, it is a degenerative disorder where the person slowly loses control of their normal bodily functions.
So for F TANK to make fun of him is a totally dickfuck move.
Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He even had to retire from acting because the Parkinson's was getting worse.
If you don't know what Parkinson's is, it is a degenerative disorder where the person slowly loses control of their normal bodily functions.
So for F TANK to make fun of him is a totally dickfuck move.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 7:58AM strangeseraph said
Yeah! ^_^ I don't care for Hannah Montana, but the PSP is my favorite color of all time so I had to get it. I'm glad, its a great PSP, the screen colors are bright, and the purple case is slightly sparkly.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 8:30AM Ex14 said
dfoes anyone nhere feel the price of this thing makes it failware? esp since the downloaded games cost as much as UMd....where are the savings?
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:28AM (Unverified) said
Yeah, that money doesn't belong to Sony or the people who made the game.
That's Gamestop's money, Sony!
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That's Gamestop's money, Sony!
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:56AM (Unverified) said
Although the same price as retail does suck, I am much happier giving that money to Sony and the devs than GameStop. GameStop is one of the shadiest places I've ever had to deal with. Out of about 10 GameStops in my area, there are at least 3 or 4 that just have terrible employees with poor customer service skills. Usually the managers at those stores are the biggest a-holes of them all.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:48PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
This isn't really about savings this about better portability in a smaller form factor. While I think $199 would be a better launch price I'm still thinking about picking one up and thats saying something because I have a 3000. As much as I love the PSP it's not the easiest thing to tote around. This is nice because I could just throw it in a small sleeve case or something like an Oakley bag and carry it in my pocket opposed to in a larger exterior case like the 3000. Even though the 3000 is super lite it's also pretty long which requires a carrying case.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 9:28AM JMWTech said
I like the no talking format, just pick some better music next time.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:05AM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
I hate when new things come out because I've already owned and resold 2 PSPs and I know for a fact that I simply don't have the time for another game console but I want this SO BAD!
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:58AM Ex14 said
er.....ok....I'm really not commenting about gamestop...i'm just saying about the PSPGO's and downloadable game's pricing...
I find it absurd when u take less resources to make these two things, it cost more (PSPGO) or the same price(games) of current versions of the PSP and UMD games...
I find it absurd when u take less resources to make these two things, it cost more (PSPGO) or the same price(games) of current versions of the PSP and UMD games...
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 11:25AM (Unverified) said
I guess it will be easy enough for you not to buy it then. Instead, you can support GameStop (regardless of whether or not you meant that) while they rip you off worse by giving you $2 for a game that they will sell for $19.99 or selling you a game for $54.99 that they bought for $25 (amongst other scams ex. EDGE cards). I doubt Sony is going to be banking the whole format on whether or not you buy into it.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:54PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I prefer not having a physical media because of portability reasons. The PSP GO is all about portability and just because there are less materials doesn't necessarily mean the games should much cheaper. Besides, we haven't seen the pricing on new games released on the PSN & UMD. So, we won't really know if there will be a pricing difference until those games release. I don't think you can compare the handful of games that have been released thus far as an indicator on future pricing structures after the GO is released.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 10:18PM Ex14 said
@johnny hmm i guess the game thing was an oversight on my part. but still i disagree with the go's price point ._. it's just unrealistic. to put it blatantly it's similar to the PS3's pricing when it was released. some ppl are still gonna buy it but, majority are gonna be turned off IMO
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 12:39PM (Unverified) said
Man, I only cared about the scenery. What city is that? The sunny, blue sky is sexy :D
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 1:29PM (Unverified) said
dat mess look all stupidd. like seriouslyy
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 1:52PM (Unverified) said
where are the headphones and the protecting soft cloth case thingy that comes with every psp?
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:56PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
PSPs haven't come with that for a while. The original one did but I think only the entertainment bundles come with that stuff now. I bought a core 3000 bundle and it only came with the power chord, USB and the PSP.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 2:11PM (Unverified) said
Ahh... I see
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 2:25PM (Unverified) said
OK, so when you buy a game from the PS Store, and then transfer it to your PSP Go... how does the Store know when you're transferring it to your PSP Go, versus another person's?
I mean, if I buy 5 PSP Gos... can I transfer a single game purchase to all 5 PSP Gos?
Currently with the PS3 downloadables games, I can download games to 5 separate PS3s. This is apparently approved by Sony's President himself, so it's not illegal. Is the same policy in effect for the PSP Go?
I mean, if I buy 5 PSP Gos... can I transfer a single game purchase to all 5 PSP Gos?
Currently with the PS3 downloadables games, I can download games to 5 separate PS3s. This is apparently approved by Sony's President himself, so it's not illegal. Is the same policy in effect for the PSP Go?
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 3:58PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I know the PSPs now can log into the PSN so maybe you need the same PSN account tied to the PSP. I know you have to register the PSP with the PS3 before you can transfer your games to it. It's probably the same rule about 5 PSPs that can have the same PSN account. I can't say for certain but thats been my experience.
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Posted: Sep 19th 2009 4:03PM ColorblindMonk said
I think I'll just get the PS3 slim and wait for a price drop. First PSP model was the same price. We all know how that went. Sony will figure it out.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 5:36PM (Unverified) said
it looks uncomfortable.
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 6:36PM Lord Il Palazzo said
Yo, Randy Nelson! The PSPgo is a great handheld and im'ma let you play it, but...
The PSP is a much better handheld--
...Wait, I think I messed up....
The PSP is a much better handheld--
...Wait, I think I messed up....
Posted: Sep 19th 2009 8:21PM (Unverified) said
The PSPGo is good handheld, and imma let you finish, but the PSP is the greatest handheld of all time!
*fixed*
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*fixed*
Posted: Sep 20th 2009 12:17AM (Unverified) said
The PSP Go looks really nice but $250 is a really big price tag. For $50 more I can get a PS3 Right? :D
Posted: Sep 20th 2009 2:39AM Akashic said
Sooo, I don't get it. Is this like porn for select gamers? I feel a little dirty after watching this... I hope mother doesn't check the history.
Posted: Sep 21st 2009 12:32AM (Unverified) said
PSP + Media Go software (free) = download any PSP game just like the PSP Go from Windows PC. Plus play UMD.
PSP Go: $250
16GB storage. Bluetooth. Smaller size. 3.8 inch screen. Non-removable battery.
PSP: $170
PSP and 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo to match storage on PSP Go (add $65-$70) = $235-$240
Larger 4.3 inch screen. Removable batteries (carry a spare and replace aging battery when it can no longer hold suitable charge). More comfortable controls. Less compact.
* Both download games identically (please stop thinking the PSP only does UMD, or that the PSP Go is introducing something new by downloading).
* The downloaded games are identical and play identically in all PSP hardware. No changes.
The choice is yours.
PSP Go: $250
16GB storage. Bluetooth. Smaller size. 3.8 inch screen. Non-removable battery.
PSP: $170
PSP and 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo to match storage on PSP Go (add $65-$70) = $235-$240
Larger 4.3 inch screen. Removable batteries (carry a spare and replace aging battery when it can no longer hold suitable charge). More comfortable controls. Less compact.
* Both download games identically (please stop thinking the PSP only does UMD, or that the PSP Go is introducing something new by downloading).
* The downloaded games are identical and play identically in all PSP hardware. No changes.
The choice is yours.
Posted: Sep 21st 2009 1:11PM fernandolins said
"theeeee oficiaaaaaal finaaaaaaal packaaaaaage" wtf
Also... your hand shake way too much.
Also... your hand shake way too much.
Posted: Sep 21st 2009 6:29PM Caroso said
I'd buy one just because it looks like a nice piece of hardware but I only play a very few amount of PSP game already and with the steep price of $250 well I could just buy a PS3. I'll wait to see how they hold the PSP Go up or if it gets a price drop.
Posted: Sep 21st 2009 8:14PM NIck PSN ID Rattlehead91 said
Jesus, some of you are so sensitive.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2009 1:32PM (Unverified) said
why dont turn on i want see new icons for bluetooth
Posted: Sep 22nd 2009 8:56AM (Unverified) said
Im suprised that there is no case thing with it to protect. Its just another expense im going to have to pay now.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2009 3:44PM ftank1 said
Yeah, relax guys - you'll live longer.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2009 9:43PM (Unverified) said
I almost forgot about this. To me, it's not the hardware or games (I like the idea of no UMD that should be faster)...
If it can have some more APPS. Essentially making it the choice over any Apple product, which can't touch the gaming power as it is but I don't really buy stuff based on games any more. I want something useful.
Definitely keeping an eye on this.
If it can have some more APPS. Essentially making it the choice over any Apple product, which can't touch the gaming power as it is but I don't really buy stuff based on games any more. I want something useful.
Definitely keeping an eye on this.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2009 9:48PM (Unverified) said
Also, from what I've noticed on the current PSP firmware...
You set up an account online or with the PSP. You activate it with your profile. Then, you can set up to buy games or just download demos and stuff. I would be very careful about setting up to buy games and things on the PSP because if you lose it you might be buying some games for someone else until you deactivate it in time.
I haven't actually bought any game downloads (they are already available you don't have to get the psp go). But it's probably safe and makes you log in details and passwords for purchases.
You set up an account online or with the PSP. You activate it with your profile. Then, you can set up to buy games or just download demos and stuff. I would be very careful about setting up to buy games and things on the PSP because if you lose it you might be buying some games for someone else until you deactivate it in time.
I haven't actually bought any game downloads (they are already available you don't have to get the psp go). But it's probably safe and makes you log in details and passwords for purchases.
Posted: Sep 23rd 2009 2:12PM Rankore said
I still love you :)
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