Is PSP worth getting (owners only)

[AntiEverythingGoon]

I was thinking of getting a PSP, mainly for the UMD movies and the web features, but on top of that i'm looking for some games, and I heard there aren't many. I have a DS but it's pretty much game only, so any owners can tell me if it's a buy or not?

[Sanity-of-Insanity]

The UMD Movies are a rip off big time, 29.99 for a movie on UMD 19.99 for a movie on DVD. Als the gameing and web surfing features are pretty nice. It is worth it, if I do say so my self. Also on a side not do not get the standard PSP Shell out 50 bucks more for the Gig adtion Same as the standard but you get a 1GB memory card instead of a 32MB one.

[esko-man]

At 8/17/06 10:49 PM, AntiEverythingGoon wrote: I was thinking of getting a PSP, mainly for the UMD movies and the web features, but on top of that i'm looking for some games, and I heard there aren't many. I have a DS but it's pretty much game only, so any owners can tell me if it's a buy or not?

If newgrounds has a page about it... it must be worth getting

[balto-boy]

if you're one of those hi-tech people who like to have it all in one device, I'd say get it
bad news: the PSP manual doesn't tell you how to add pics or video (like where to save them in the PSP), so you'll have to figure that out for yourself (pics are in PSP/Photo, I don't know where videos go) also, the battery only lasts about 6 hrs without using the web browser.

as for games, if you're getting it for games, don't. of all of the games I have on it, only Infected, Lumines and Daxter are good (Mercury: decent puzzle game Monkey ball style, Untold Legends: mindless hack and slash; SW battle front 2 is decent)

and movies on UMD aren't around anymore. go for movie UMDs if you get a PSP and don't have a portible DVD player besides, the PSP has like a 8 in screen compared to a DVD player's 15 in.

overall, buy one if you're a super techie, but if it's for the games, just leave it alone

[Wretched-Raygun]

My Brother has one and I hate it so . . .

[AntiEverythingGoon]

Hmm.. can someone explain to me more of UMD and the Web feature on it.

[Suntime]

i have a PSP, and its pretty good but i just play games cause DVD's are cheaper and i like playing with my friends wirelessly so i recommend it

[balto-boy]

At 8/17/06 11:01 PM, AntiEverythingGoon wrote: Hmm.. can someone explain to me more of UMD and the Web feature on it.

UMDs are the basic PSP format for games, movies, and the rare music video. they are like mini DVDs in cases and are easily breakable if not treated correctly (my Lumines disc is broken). they aren't bad, but aren't as good as something like DS carts. they can hold almost as much as a DVD can, so don't worry.

the web browser is like Internet Explorer and with the proper updates can play flash movies. it types like a cell phone would (you type with buttons that have letters like a cell phone would have). it can do everything a normal browser can except right click

[Sanity-of-Insanity]

At 8/17/06 11:01 PM, AntiEverythingGoon wrote: Hmm.. can someone explain to me more of UMD and the Web feature on it.

UMD stands for Univerial Media Disk, which is made by sony and is only made by sony If the disk breaks the only way of it working again is to buy a new copy of game/movie. It fits into the PSP like a tape fits into a tape player. and the Web features I can not say too much about because I have never used them. Also see pic to get an idea of what an UMD is.

[HeinousDude]

No.

Rent it, rent Metal Gear Portable Ops when it comes out, beat the game, return both of them.

[Somepurson]

At 8/17/06 11:01 PM, AntiEverythingGoon wrote: Hmm.. can someone explain to me more of UMD and the Web feature on it.

Well, the web feature you obviously connect it to a wireless connection, then you can set connection to select to quickly connect to, although the browser isnt that fast, think of a 500 mhz cpu with dialup. It works, though. On the UMD's, you can get some of the movies that arent recent release for 10-20 bucks, but they eat up the bettery, maybe you could watch 2 movies on it with 1 charge? The sound is good for movies, though.

If your gonna play lotsa games, then there'll be something great no matter what genre you like.

[AntiEverythingGoon]

At 8/17/06 11:10 PM, HeinousDude wrote: No.

Rent it, rent Metal Gear Portable Ops when it comes out, beat the game, return both of them.

No explination?

[tehNGpro]

I use the PSP to hide porn. Everything else on it sucks, including the games.

I use my DS lite a LOT more. The games on it are so awesome!

[HeinousDude]

At 8/17/06 11:14 PM, AntiEverythingGoon wrote:

At 8/17/06 11:10 PM, HeinousDude wrote: No.

Rent it, rent Metal Gear Portable Ops when it comes out, beat the game, return both of them.

No explination?

I bought it the day it came out, played Metal Gear Acid 1 and 2, SSX on tour, Lumines, and Wipeout Pure. None of them other than SSX was above mediocre. I'm waiting for Metal Gear Portable Ops in hopes that it will be fun. After that I will probably sell mine.

The games are only so-so. I even use it more as an MP3 player than a game device.

[KupaMan]

PSP, as a multimedia tool, is a good deal. A lot of the UMD's are as much and upwards in price than their DVD counterpart, and usually have less to no features. Aside from that problem (which they should really take care of, say slashing the prices in half), it plays MPEG4 videos, music of various types, has fully functional internet (well, almost. No flash player above 6) and a big, bright screen. As for games, there's only about 4 or 5 really good ones, but this winter there will be some fantastic additions including Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, LocoRoco and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. All in all, PSP is pretty kickass. And, even though the UMD's are spendy, they're nice quality and definately more convenient than a portable DVD player. On top of that, when the PS3 comes out, you'll be able to put all the awesome PS1 games you want onto it. I recommend getting one.

[Somepurson]

You're insane, Both the MGA's were excellent. Lumines was better.

[Frank]

No.

It has the potential, but the games suck.

[Adam]

I'm gonna have to say no. Unless you get a large memory card that costs more than the PSP itself it will end up being just like the DS.

Sure it has it's moments but how long does GTA: LCS last? I got bored of it after 2 weeks.

Get an ipod video instead.

[Somepurson]

At 8/17/06 11:22 PM, KupaMan wrote: As for games, there's only about 4 or 5 really good ones,

MY list of good games:

- Fireteam Bravo
- Syphon Filter
- Infected
-MGA 1
- MGA 2
- Field Commander
- Lumines
- Tekken Dark Resurrection <------ Definitely
- Outrun 2 Coast 2 Coast
- Mercury

All worth playing.

[ianymandude]

i own a psp and like everyother handleheld(including blackberry)
so the movies are good and stuff
but the games are like 50 bucks for 1
and 2 theres only like25 games out on market
i don't think it's worth it

[749-Pi]

Not much I can say that probably hasent already been said, but here it goes.

Short and kinda simple.
Gaming: Really bad. unless you like puzzle games.

Movies: WAAAAY too many, and most of them are the bad releases. a couple are good though, so Its good to bring on trips, and not as huge as a Laptop or portable DVD player.

Music: It was my MP3 Player for like a year, until I stopped carrying it around. it plays music really well and doesnt take up much room.

Internet: Mighty bad. Badly compatable with most sites, but as you might have noticed, some good things come from newgrounds for the PSP.

Durability: Dont drop it and your good to go. try not to fuck up the screen either.

Overall: If you like Movies, Puzzle games and an MP3 player all wrapped into one tiny portable object, buy it.
Oh yeah, UMD's are REALLY FUCKING DURABLE. you can duct tape the thing back together if it rips apart and it will still read it.

[AntiEverythingGoon]

How much does the player store Dave?

[KupaMan]

At 8/17/06 11:28 PM, Somepurson wrote:

At 8/17/06 11:22 PM, KupaMan wrote: As for games, there's only about 4 or 5 really good ones,

MY list of good games:

- Fireteam Bravo
- Syphon Filter
- Infected
-MGA 1
- MGA 2
- Field Commander
- Lumines
- Tekken Dark Resurrection <------ Definitely
- Outrun 2 Coast 2 Coast
- Mercury

All worth playing.

I was thinking Syphon Filter, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo, Tekken Dark Resurrection, GTA: Liberty City Stories, and Daxter. I guess the MGA's are good, but you've got to have a taste for that sort of thing. Ridge Racer and Wipeout Pure are also pretty good games.

[ChasmyrSS]

Complete this list for me...

Which of these would you get? (top 15 games according to Gamespot)

Tekken: Dark Resurrection
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Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Release Date: Jul 25, 2006

Tekken is heading to the PSP, and will feature two new characters, and the return of Armor King.

Daxter
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Daxter
Release Date: Mar 14, 2006

Jak's loveable sidekick, Daxter, is taking center stage in this new platformer for the PSP.

Burnout Legends
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Burnout Legends
Release Date: Sep 13, 2005

The Burnout series goes portable with Burnout Legends for the PSP. You can play through redesigned tracks from the earlier Burnout games in nine different game modes, including Crash mode and Pursuit mode.

Lumines
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Lumines
Release Date: Mar 22, 2005

Bust blocks, solve puzzles, and play wirelessly with your friends. In Lumines, your objective is to clear the screen by connecting blocks of like colors together.

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
Release Date: Mar 14, 2006

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror lets you reprise the role of super spy Gabe Logan. Once again, it's up to you to save the world using an array of slick spy gadgets and weapons.

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
8.8
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World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
Release Date: Feb 7, 2006

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 is the latest version of Konami's soccer simulator series. Added this year are more clubs from the Italian Series A, Spanish La Liga, and Dutch Eredivisie Leagues, as well as a number of other individual clubs.

Wipeout Pure
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Wipeout Pure
Release Date: Mar 16, 2005

The Wipeout series makes its debut on the PSP with Wipeout Pure. Like previous installments, Pure takes you to a futuristic world of combat racing.

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
Release Date: Nov 8, 2005

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo is a tactical shooter designed in association with the US Naval Special Warfare Command.

FIFA 06
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FIFA 06
Release Date: Oct 11, 2005

You can experience the excitement of international soccer competition in FIFA 06. Extensive coaching options give you the opportunity to take control of all of your players on the pitch and determine their formation and strategy.

MLB '06: The Show
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MLB '06: The Show
Release Date: Feb 28, 2006

MLB '06: The Show for the PSP suits up for the season with the all-new Career Mode for gamers to create a player and take them out to play anytime, anywhere, and a Season Mode that now offers multiple seasons. Users can choose their favorite team, play the regular season, advance to the playoffs, be crowned the World Series Champion and even create their own dynasty.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
8.6
great
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Release Date: Oct 24, 2005

The Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is the PSP version of the crime action series, Grand Theft Auto. Once again, you can explore the expansive, interactive world of Liberty City as you unravel brand-new missions and storylines.

Mega Man Powered Up
8.5
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Mega Man Powered Up
Release Date: Mar 14, 2006

Capcom's upcoming Mega Man game for PSP will feature an update of the original Mega Man game, as well as a mode that will allow you to create your own levels.

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
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WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
Release Date: Dec 13, 2005

WWE wrestling action returns in WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006.

Twisted Metal: Head-On
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Twisted Metal: Head-On
Release Date: Mar 24, 2005

Get ready for the next installment in the Twisted Metal car combat series. Twisted Metal: Head-On puts you behind the wheel of one of 14 destructive vehicles, each equipped with machine guns, turbo boost, and a unique special attack.

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix
8.5
great
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix

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Okay, now thats done. As you can see there, are some great games, if you require them to be portable. There is no title beyone lumines that you can't get in some form, for the PS2.

Do you have a PS2?
Do you desire a console, or a portable system?
Really, if you don't need it to be portable, you can get alot better system.

Be prepared to spend $600. System, case, warranty (ULTRA IMPORTANT!!!!), 4 games, headphones, 1 gb memory card. And viola, $600.

Throw out all notions of using it as a atletic media player. It is too heavy and too delicate to be used atletically.

Do you just want...
A game player?
DS does have alot of great titles.

A music player?
iPod nanos are sexy, and fun.

A movie player?
Get a portable dvd player, the limited selection of umds is frustrating and expensive.

A multimedia device?
Get a smartphone, palm treo 700 or motorola Q or any Blackberry.

The PSP does many things, but only does games well.

[mErty]

hey i perfer the PSP over the nintendo DS but whatever it your choice but if your gonna buy a PSP wait a couple months( like 5 ish I think?) sony is thinking of dropping the price down to 149.99

[agentSA]

get the ds, it's cheaper, and more fun

[MsiUrine]

For games: Ds, hands down.

For Multimedia, music and hombrew: Psp - The homebrew scene can keep you happy for quite a while, also there are some decent games on the horizon (loco Roco, Every Extend, Lumines 2)