Sony PSP

[crayon]

PSP currently available here in Nokami land, land of Geisha and sushi. On sale at around 20000yen (two hundred dollars or so I guess or 100 pound). Has anyone got one? If so, what are your impressions of it? Advantages and/or disadvantages? I've heard one possible prob is battery life, another is an easily scratchable screen. Probably more advantages than disadvantages though. How does it compare to the DS?

I haven't got mine yet :( but I'm getting it for Christmas :D . My first game will be Metal Gear Acid.

[OPM]

getting mine around march, just can't wait.hope we will see winning eleven soon. :applause: from what i've soon so far, it is just awesome.i don't care about the disadvantages... :mrgreen:

[crayon]

Yeah, I play WE/PES on PC and PS2 - taking over my life as it is! Can see myself becoming extremely fat, eating crappy food while WE PSP takes over my life :mrgreen:

[CW]

I want one!!

[Kenny M]

I want one!!

i am going to japan in january.

i may grab one if they are available.

[CW]

i am going to japan in january.

i may grab one if they are available.

Grab 2!!

;)

[babs]

You'll be lucky I think. They'll only have 500,000 in shops by the new year, that's compared to the 2.5 million Nintendo DS already sold. It's another Sony launch shortage buying madness fest.

It'll be good to see if they get some of the bugs ironed out for the Euro launch (sticky buttons, dodgy analogue stick, UMDs coming out).

[CW]

You'll be lucky I think. They'll only have 500,000 in shops by the new year, that's compared to the 2.5 million Nintendo DS already sold. It's another Sony launch shortage buying madness fest.

It'll be good to see if they get some of the bugs ironed out for the Euro launch (sticky buttons, dodgy analogue stick, UMDs coming out).

There have been problems?! Why is no launch ever straightforward!!

[Milanista]

Im planning to get one, im only afraid that if i get it now, i wont be able to get any games....(well i wont understand shit if i got jap ones)

[ClassicD]

Main problem is battery life I heard, only up to 3 hours max on any game which is remotely good-looking graphically.

It does look nice, but apart from travelling long journies I have never seen the point in portable game machines.

[crayon]

From what I've seen in the shops here there's only around 10 games or so at the mo'. Out of those I think I'll get the MG Acid and probably Minna no Golf (cute J-golf game)....that is until the WE game comes out......

[the real slim shady]

Main problem is battery life I heard, only up to 3 hours max on any game which is remotely good-looking graphically.

It does look nice, but apart from travelling long journies I have never seen the point in portable game machines.


ClassicDude. Would you rate this portable console game thingy up there with the Sega GameGear. which in my personal opinion was and still is the greatest portable console game machine known to man kind. How people thought a gameboy was better is beyond me.

Also Classic the point you make about battery life. 3 hours is a damn long time to be playing video games. I think 3 hours is more than adequate and that playing any longer than that would be potential damaging to your eyesight. Would you agree?

[crayon]

slim, it's almost as bad as doing something else (!) for 3hours - you know, they say it makes you go blind! :mrgreen:

[the real slim shady]

slim, it's almost as bad as doing something else (!) for 3hours - you know, they say it makes you go blind! :mrgreen:

If you can go three hours strokin the one eyed snake, I'd give you a medal. I mean 3 fuckin hours Im lucky to last 3 mintues. I think its because I've got such soft hands. ;)

[crayon]

The old vinegar strokes would have to be real slow...... :mrgreen:

[nike121]

il only buy psp when they realese a UMD writer for the pc .....so i can purchase a psp with a rewritable UMD

[crayon]

It can't be too long before that happens, IMO.

[rockykabir]

il only buy psp when they realese a UMD writer for the pc .....so i can purchase a psp with a rewritable UMD
But it does beg the question as to why on earth would Sony allow a consumer release of a UMD writer. The UMD, imo, won't be used in any other products so blatantly the only reason people would want a copier would be to copy games.

Of course, theres good reason that a third party might release a copier instead but because of the exclusivity and lack of demand, they'll undoubtedly charge a bomb for them.

If anything, I can only imagine some sort of adapter thingie to plug in the back of the PSP to insert miniDVD type discs.

[Professor Nutmeg]

I wouldn't even consider getting a first gen version, not until they sort out the battery life (which they will). Then it will be worth it. Plus it'll possibly be cheaper.

[crayon]

That's for sure. Cheaper.....after around 2 years or so.

[the real slim shady]

That's for sure. Cheaper.....after around 2 years or so.

2 years time and the Playstation 3 will be out. I can't seriously see myself buying one of these, I think it looks a little odd for a 65 year old man to be playing games on the bus on the way to the supermarket.

[crayon]

2 years time and the Playstation 3 will be out. I can't seriously see myself buying one of these, I think it looks a little odd for a 65 year old man to be playing games on the bus on the way to the supermarket.
A 65 year old Eminem fan? :mrgreen:

[zebula77]

Wipeout Pure is coming for the PSP. Thus, I am getting the PSP. It's that simple.;)

[the real slim shady]

A 65 year old Eminem fan? :mrgreen:

your never too old to enjoy good music. 8)

[MarkD]

your never too old to enjoy good music. 8)


This is just beyond a joke now. Previously you were a mildly annoying idiot, now you've infiltrated all aspects of the forum. You're 16, you used to be Lokil, and you have never have been, and never will be funny.

Never ever.

[crayon]

Wipeout Pure is coming for the PSP. Thus, I am getting the PSP. It's that simple.;)
Agree :applause: - I've heard there might be an interesting way of playing WE too (with multiplayer I meant to say). However, it has MGA, Wipeout Pure etc.....without doubt,worth it just for these. Just have to stop yourself swerving it in your hands when you're playing it on the train. :D

[Milanista]

This is just beyond a joke now. Previously you were a mildly annoying idiot, now you've infiltrated all aspects of the forum. You're 16, you used to be Lokil, and you have never have been, and never will be funny.

Never ever.

There was something suspicious about him:applause:.

[gomincha]

I have 2 psps with ridge racers, linking them up for multiplayer is very smooth.
Plus all the psp text is language selectable and understanding a driving game in japanese isnt difficult. You should all buy one.

[Milanista]

i'd purchase one if the battery atleast reaches 8 hours.

[crayon]

I have 2 psps with ridge racers, linking them up for multiplayer is very smooth.
Plus all the psp text is language selectable and understanding a driving game in japanese isnt difficult. You should all buy one.
How does RR play? I never really liked the series - always seemed to be lightweight and passionless. Have they made it a bit like Burnout 3?

[Dead Man]

I need a USB cable 2 transfer music!

Where can i get one from?

Thanx

[jonneymendoza]

ebuyer.com mate, im planning on geting a ps when it comes out here in march, should be fun man

[crayon]

After starting this thread in anticipation of getting my PSP for Christmas, I now find out my gf hasn't got it yet and they're all sold out AND not taking orders!!!!! AAAARGH! Am I brassed off or what. It seems I will have to wait till the middle of Jan for those Sony slowcoaches to get their act together.....grrrrrrr! Oh well, the sense of anticipation increases.....

[CW]

After starting this thread in anticipation of getting my PSP for Christmas, I now find out my gf hasn't got it yet and they're all sold out AND not taking orders!!!!! AAAARGH! Am I brassed off or what. It seems I will have to wait till the middle of Jan for those Sony slowcoaches to get their act together.....grrrrrrr! Oh well, the sense of anticipation increases.....

Dump that selfish cow right now, if she had got off her arse earlier you could have one sitting under the tree!

[dsgg]

fucking bitch !! if i were you i would go round her house and shit on her nana

[crayon]

Cwright - her arse is getting bigger the longer Crimbo' goes on.

dsgg - I was thinking the exact same thing......

Actually she tried phoning around a few places today (no luck) and looked on the net. Some people are selling them on amazon.co.jp for 50000 yen (erm, at a quick estimate, 250 quid)!! Cheapest one there was 35000 or so (around 175 quid). Retail being 20000 yen or 25000 yen or so for the "value pack". So she redeemed herself slightly.......only slightly mind....

[Kenny M]

Cwright - her arse is getting bigger the longer Crimbo' goes on.

dsgg - I was thinking the exact same thing......

Actually she tried phoning around a few places today (no luck) and looked on the net. Some people are selling them on amazon.co.jp for 50000 yen (erm, at a quick estimate, 250 quid)!! Cheapest one there was 35000 or so (around 175 quid). Retail being 20000 yen or 25000 yen or so for the "value pack". So she redeemed herself slightly.......only slightly mind....

ohayo gozaimasu

looks like i won't have a chance of getting one when i visit japan then :(

which part of japan do you live in crayon?

i am visiting tokyo (shinjuku, shibuya, odaiba, asukasa), osaka, kyoto, hakkone and kobe.

[crayon]

Other end I'm afraid, Tohoku.....

[uksparx]

I got mine from LIK SANG paid a fortune , christmas present for myself!

I love it !!

I got 1 film on my memory card and a couple of music albums ! they look wicked I got a picture but i cant upload here for some reaseon

I bought a gig card, I only got Ridge Racer It ROCKS, Im waiting For PRO though

[Milanista]

anyone played Metal Gear Acid yet?

[crayon]

Nope......still waiting......and waiting....and waiting........

[CW]

These things are going for nearly 400 quid on Ebay, money grabbing twats!!

[crayon]

Finally got one!!!! Waiting for me as soon as I touch down in the Land of the Rising Sun!

[CW]

Finally got one!!!! Waiting for me as soon as I touch down in the Land of the Rising Sun!

I hope its as good as you expect it to be mate. Was reading all about it in the new OPS2 mag and it looks cool. Graphics-wise it looks spot on and from what the guys said in the mag (I know they are slightly biased) its a machine that is very impressive

[Milanista]

I really want one now goddammit.

[juventus11]

http://members.lycos.nl/tri6un/PSP.JPG


there Milanista dream it.

[gomincha]

Ridge Racers and minna no golf are the best jap games to get if you are english speaking,
the psp really comes into its own if you have a hi-def digital camera. The screen is amazing you have to see it to get the detail.

[crayon]

Had a go on Minna no golf in Tokyo on a demo PSP in Tokyo just before I popped off on me hols. As good in my opinion as the PS2 version(s). Very smooth. Btw, getting my PSP tonight, having just returned from hols. Yeah! Bugger to get hold of apparently......as you can imagine.

[CW]

Btw, getting my PSP tonight, having just returned from hols. Yeah! Bugger to get hold of apparently......as you can imagine.

I can imagine, in fact its reality here seeing as its not due out til March

[crayon]

Sorry to make you jealous, mate. If it's any consolation, even though I can read Japanese to an extent, Metal Gear Acid is hard to get used to. Screen looks great though. The first thing I'll be buying? Easy.......a screen protector plastic film. Looks like there will be a few users with scratched screens before long.

[reefur]

i like my nintendo ds games a bit better right now........but i gotta admit the psp games look simply amazing on a handheld.....blows ds away graphically.......although i only have ridgeracer atm......ive sent quite a few to friends abroad...sucks how it isnt worldwide release......but then japan does make all the goodies!..i doubt any other country would do it any different....

[Milanista]

Has anyone played online yet?

[crayon]

Not played online yet, no. Will be concerned with MGA for ages I think. Weird shape discs though, don't you think. reefur? As for Nintendo DS, I gave it a miss- knowing me, I'd lose that pencil thing SO easily. Also, I found the Hikaru Utada advertising of this machine irritating as hell. DS is easy as pie to get here (more released) - but it looks like Sony wins the image game - by creating a shortage, demand shoots up. You wouldn't believe how quickly they sell out here. First, the shops don't know when they're getting new stock in. Second, due to mobile phones and word of mouth, they are usually snapped up within hours, if not minutes. I was lucky - found at the local Jusco - the 4th one of 6.

[grim]

My bro got his today he said RR is amazing but metal gear has got too much Jap text for him but he said it looks good.

[Chris Bauer]

Any (actual) screenies of any of these games yet (particularly RR\GT\MGA)?

[crayon]

Any (actual) screenies of any of these games yet (particularly RR\GT\MGA)?
Some screenies out there on Yahoo Games if you want.

http://uk.gamesdomain.yahoo.com/feature/58294/6

Agree with too much Japanese...I thought it would have both, like MGS2 Substance. Have to go and get RR. Is Burnout gonna come out on it do you think?

[Milanista]

Jus tsaw the FIFA screens, even though FIFA is shit.... the graphics look great for this small console!!!

[crayon]

Bit like a flat screen tv in your hands.

[crayon]

Been playing Minna no golf. Love it......I am addicted.

[CW]

Both Gameplay (http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=PP0001&title=playstation_portable) and Amazon have the machine listed at 180 quid and for release on the 18th March. Though Sony have yet to actually confirm both the price and release date

[Milanista]

I wonder if/when Sony are working on a 2nd generation version with a more powerful battery.

[CW]

I wonder if/when Sony are working on a 2nd generation version with a more powerful battery.

Apparently they are currently working on producing the machine as it is, demand is again outstripping supply. Maybe once it hits Europe they will have sorted out the battery life

[grim]

Fuckin hell its good.

[crayon]

It's fantastic, but 180 quid? You poor sods, that's steep!

[Chris Bauer]

Jus tsaw the FIFA screens, even though FIFA is shit.... the graphics look great for this small console!!!
Where?? Edit: HERE (http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664931/imgs_1.html)... Wow. I have to admit that is pretty impressive.

Come on Konami!!!!

[crayon]

Let's hope the competition warms up....cos that looks good. Does it play like a donkey though, like the PS2 Fifa 2005?

[KOP_007]

I've got one too.

If anyone is interested and willing to pay over the odds, CEX in Liverpool has two for sale in the window.

[CW]

I've got one too.

If anyone is interested and willing to pay over the odds, CEX in Liverpool has two for sale in the window.

I was looking at em on Ebay and its amazing how much people are selling them for. I bet the ones in CEX are about 300 quid, maybe even more.

[FlawlessCowboy]

Btw, if anyone wants to try playing them online try using XLink Kai (tunnel software) - http://www.teamxlink.co.uk

As I look now there are 3 arenas for Ridge Racer and a couple for Minna No Golf!

[crayon]

I was looking at em on Ebay and its amazing how much people are selling them for. I bet the ones in CEX are about 300 quid, maybe even more.
You lot really will pay over the odds! I got mine for 25,000 yen (the value pack) which works out at around 125 quid!!

[Sulph]

You lot really will pay over the odds! I got mine for 25,000 yen (the value pack) which works out at around 125 quid!!


FROM WHERE?

[crayon]

FROM WHERE?
Work it out, I paid yen.... 8)

[KOP_007]

I was looking at em on Ebay and its amazing how much people are selling them for. I bet the ones in CEX are about 300 quid, maybe even more.


Yeah, CEX in Liverpool had a Value pack for £430 and a normal for £330!!! Games £45 each.

[fedagent]

My local import store has them instock for £390 :o wtf is that about. it also advertises "psp with 1 game = £450"

hmmmm....bargain

[Milanista]

I bet lots of people would pay for it.

[crayon]

If it wasn't the price it was here, I wouldn't be paying, no matter how good it was.

[CW]

And another site lists the basic PSP at 180 quid with SimplyGames following Amazon and Gameplay. We are getting so robbed here!!

[crayon]

We should go into business, the profits being made!

[grim]

I know where you can get them if anyone would like to know "pm" me.

[CW]

I know where you can get them if anyone would like to know "pm" me.

I find it very hard to believe you grim

[gerd]

I wonder if/when Sony are working on a 2nd generation version with a more powerful battery.

I'm not sure if that is necessary Milanista.
I know someone who has a PSP he has tested the battery with two games: Ridge Racers and a Japanese beat-um-up-game (forgot the name).
He could play Ridge Racers for more than 5 hours (with the earphones on)
The Beat-um-up: the samen.
Ridge Racers in WIFI multiplayer with the sound on maximum volume: Almost three hours...

That is enough for more...i would never play more than 5 hours.

[JayM]

Where?? Edit: HERE (http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664931/imgs_1.html)... Wow. I have to admit that is pretty impressive.

Come on Konami!!!!They're decent, though is it just me who thinks the players look like dwarfs?

[crayon]

The battery lasts long enough, for sure. What gets me though, is it gives you like a second warning before going off. Good job it plays while charging!!!

[Milanista]

GOddammit i really want one!!!!

[danwin]

I want never gets. Thats what my mum tells me anyway.

[danwin]

When's it due in europe anyway?

[grim]

I find it very hard to believe you grim

No Chris really..........Anymore PMS?

[jonneymendoza]

IM LOOKING FORWARD TO DIS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! GUNNA BE SOO COOL

[MarkD]

So has anyone had to deal with any of the problems faced by many so far?

Kuturagi said that the badly placed square button was a deliberate design decision

http://www.gamesarefun.com/consoles/psp/square.jpg

and I've also heard about projectile UMD's and dead pixels. Anyone encountered any of this?

[crayon]

(Goes to check PSP for damage......oh, and check the walls for UMD damage (not WMD then?).....)

Think I may have the dead pixel. Will wait till one day before warranty is up and get a new one.

[grim]

7th Feb if you PM me.

[danwin]

Grim, are you offering PSP's for sexual favours?

[crayon]

http://uk.gamesdomain.yahoo.com/article/60004

Some interesting developments for the future of the PSP and update about supply. Worth a butchers.

[CW]

7th Feb if you PM me.

If you want to know the place to which grim is referring CLICK THIS LINK (http://www.pcanorak.com/shop/)

Not a bad price either

[grim]

Thanks Chris did you order yours then?

[CW]

US PSP: 24 March for £130!

[03/02/05 14:54]
Plus Spider-Man 2 the movie to be included in a million Value Packs

The American arm of Sony have just confirmed that the PSP will arrive in the US on 24 March for $249.99 (about £133).

For that price, US gamers will receive a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones with remote control, battery pack, AC adaptor, soft case and cleaning cloth, and demo UMD disc. The first million people to buy one will also get a copy of the Spider-Man 2 movie on UMD.

"PSP will evolve and elevate portable entertainment, giving users the freedom to play full 3D games, watch movies, listen to music and connect wirelessly on their terms, their time and their place", said Kaz Hirai, president of Sony's US computer division.

"More than ever, today's consumer demands access to entertainment outside the home without compromising quality.

"With more than 100 PSP game titles currently in development worldwide and the ability to download and listen to digital music and view feature films with breathtaking screen quality, PSP lets users control their entertainment options, all in one package." He added, before going off for a lie down in a darkened room.

The US launch line up
# Ape Escape: On the Loose (Ape Escape PSP)
# ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails
# Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
# Dynasty Warriors
# FIFA 2005
# Gretzky NHL
# Lumines
# Metal Gear Acid
# MLB
# MVP Baseball
# NBA
# NBA Street Showdown
# Need for Speed Rivals
# NFL Street 2 Unleashed
# Rengoku: Tower of Purgatory
# Ridge Racer
# Smartbomb
# Spider-Man 2
# Tiger Woods PGA Tour
# Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix
# Twisted Metal: Head On
# Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
# Wipeout Pure

Will it be as cheap here or will we once again get robbed blind?

[LemonJelly]

Will it be as cheap here or will we once again get robbed blind?

No chance of getting a fair deal I'm afraid. The retail price will roughly mirror the $ price, so expect it to be about £200 in high street stores. Amazon Pre-order is £179 at the moment.

[Holio]

I think I will have to pre-order one from the states then, it's a given we'd get shafted in the UK, it would be really nice if they did launch here at 130, considering Ninty have gone with a 100 for the DS here.

[LemonJelly]

Europe Late For PSP Launch
SCE will slip its Q4 release plans overseas due to shortages.
By Nix

February 4, 2005 - Riding the backside of the rollercoaster that was yesterday morning's announcement of the PSP's release and price for North America, news source Bloomberg is reporting that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has delayed the European release of the PlayStation Portable from the originally planned Q4 2004 release (which would have had the system release this March with the North American system.) Europe will now see the PSP release sometime this Spring.

Sony Computer Entertainment spokesman Kenichi Fukunaga attributes the delay to shortages of the hardware -- the system was notoriously difficult to produce in the quantities SCE originally had hopes for, and its hoped-for PSP launch of three million global units will now officially fall one million short. North America will see one million at launch, Japan has received approximately 800,000 systems since its December 12, 2004 release date.

The European launch has been said to be expected later in 2005 (dating back to a mention in October from SCE at the time of the Japanese launch announcement, but it hasn't confirmed how far back the release before now. There is still no indication how deep into Spring this release will be -- at the very least, however, Europeans will not see the system this March unless they import or travel abroad.

[1860 London]

When is PSP coming out and how much will it be.

[sodafountain]

When is PSP coming out and how much will it be.

Did you not read post before yours? No launch date or price confirmed.

[Milanista]

I really hope the bugs ive read about arent bad. Dead pixels, bad Square button etc.

[Holio]

I'd do what Crayon is thinking of doing, just keep it and use it, then a few days before the warranty is up take it back and get a new one! Brilliant plan. The dead pixel thing seems to be a real blight on it from reports I have read, we shall just have to wait and see I suppose

[crayon]

Reading a few of the techy mags over here it seems the square button is close to the screen and therefore is "bad". They actually took the thing apart and analysed it. Very bright screen though and despite minor gripes I'm very happy with it.

[Baggs]

My local import store just got 3 of these in stock. He's Selling it plus Ridge Racer for £260. I'm dieing to get hold of one. is it a good deal or should i hold out for the european release? I also heard something about region restrictions being implemented for the umd movie discs. there was something written in the psp manual if im not mistaken. any idea if its true?

[CW]

My local import store just got 3 of these in stock. He's Selling it plus Ridge Racer for £260. I'm dieing to get hold of one. is it a good deal or should i hold out for the european release? I also heard something about region restrictions being implemented for the umd movie discs. there was something written in the psp manual if im not mistaken. any idea if its true?

At the moment it looks like June for us Europeans due to the high demand in the US.

I had heard that UMD movies would not be able to play on any machine other than the region its designed for but everything else is region free

[Baggs]

There are so many rumours flying around it gets pretty confusing at times. I have heard the rumours on region restrictions for movies but i've also heard japanese and european psps will have the same region code (2) as opposed to the region 1 US psp.

Also, can anyone that owns one confirm for me if the psp menu is in english? as i've seen some screenshots with japanese text and i haven't really stayed up to date with psp news lately.

[sodafountain]

There are so many rumours flying around it gets pretty confusing at times. I have heard the rumours on region restrictions for movies but i've also heard japanese and european psps will have the same region code (2) as opposed to the region 1 US psp.

Also, can anyone that owns one confirm for me if the psp menu is in english? as i've seen some screenshots with japanese text and i haven't really stayed up to date with psp news lately.

When you turn it on for the first time, it asks you English or Japenese. Choose English and all menu's are in English, but this is only for the PSP menu's. All ingame menu's are in whatever language they are written (IE Ridge Racers has mostly Japenese menu's, but English text when driving).

[crayon]

I confirm what sodafountain says. If you're going to choose Japanese games, then choose carefully - driving games, golf games are fairly easy to play but you might have trouble with Metal Gear Acid. Wait for the games when released in the States.

By the way, I heard there is a software program costing around 1500 yen (about 7 or 8 pound) where you can convert your avi files (I think) into files for your PSP. Skimming through the article in a magazine (it was in Japanese, not my first language!) it seemed to take around 30 mins for around 2 hours of programmes on a 512mb card.

[sodafountain]

I confirm what sodafountain says. If you're going to choose Japanese games, then choose carefully - driving games, golf games are fairly easy to play but you might have trouble with Metal Gear Acid. Wait for the games when released in the States.

By the way, I heard there is a software program costing around 1500 yen (about 7 or 8 pound) where you can convert your avi files (I think) into files for your PSP. Skimming through the article in a magazine (it was in Japanese, not my first language!) it seemed to take around 30 mins for around 2 hours of programmes on a 512mb card.

Or do it for free :D

A simple google search for "convert avi sony psp" will find you many answers, the first one being:

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000980024404/

[crayon]

Oops, sometimes the obvious option is easy to forget.... :mrgreen: Will check out your link. Cheers. :applause:

[Milanista]

I cant wait to get one of these damn machines. !!!!!!!!!!!

[Milanista]

Late April UK launch for Sony PSP?

Sony_psp_1 Amazon has today supplied those sceptics who think that Sony’s PSP will miss its intended UK release slot of late March with some serious ammunition. Click to buy a PSP model through the online retailer and you’ll now be told not to bother the postman until at least the 29th April.

The US launch is pencilled in for a month earlier on March 24th. Still, someone will be happy. Nintendo, which will ship its DS handheld console in the UK on March 11th, now has a clear month ahead of its rival. Games Digest

[tony 7]

I am thinking of buying one this week. £220 value pack and ridge racer and the golf game £27 each. Should I wait and buy the US version of the games or buy the Jap games and machine now then buy us games.
I also heard that the European machines will have a samsung screen which is not as good as the jap screen made by philips as the philips one is brighter and better colour.

[tony 7]

I am seriously thinking about ordering one this weekend but not sure if I should wait the for US console.
I know it is region free however I have read that the publishers can put a region lock on their games if they wish.
My other issue is I want ridge racers, everybodys golf and ape acadamy but as the txt will be in Jap will it cause any problems witrh me enjoying the game or are they all simple games to play and understand what everything is.

[kamy100]

Does anyone know any American websites from where I can order the PSP from. I have tried Amazon.com but they aren't listing it at the moment.

[CW]

Does anyone know any American websites from where I can order the PSP from. I have tried Amazon.com but they aren't listing it at the moment.

DVD Box Office (http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/start.asp?class=gme&path=gme&id=10EEA475-B2BF-4A5E-A0B9-04B86D9A7C36&wh=MAIN&rate=GBP++%2D2%2E5100&tag=gmenav)

The price on there seems to be very reasonable

[kamy100]

Thanks a lot mate. The price is very reasonable I think that I will order it from this site.

[tony 7]

How much will customs charge though?
If you get a lot of dead pixels or soemthing goes wrong with it wont you have hassle sending it back then waiting for it to be fixed or replaced?

[kamy100]

I suppose you are right but I am willing to take that risk. A few of my mates have got the PSP from Japan and not really had a problem with it. Only one of them got hit with custom, plus at £140 you can't really go wrong even if you get hit with custom charges.

[tony 7]

I might order one today. £250 value pack though there is another place that sell them for £220 just you have to wait a few weeks as there is a waiting list.
Machine alone is £220.

I dont know if I should wait for the US launch, I just know they will be hard to get and very expensive.
Dead pixels puts me off a bit and the games I would get will be in Jap but hopefully the cars names, lap times etc will be in English as will most of the txt in Everybodys golf. I think I will wait for the US release of ape acadamy though.

[Sudden strike12]

hopefully the cars names, lap times etc will be in English as will most of the txt in Everybodys golf. I think I will wait for the US release of ape acadamy though.


Car names wont be in Jap, 'cos its a brand name (Sony is still called Sony over there etc)

Lap times are in English numbers i think, just look at some pics,


Is there any point getting it now though, surely if youre gonna import you might aswell wait a couple of weeks until the US release, it'll probably save you like £100, which you could spend on games

[sodafountain]

I orddered mine a few weeks ago from www.electricbirdland.co.uk, it cost 305 quid, including FREE delivery, it was the value pack with all the extras like memory card, and came with Ridge Racers. Little bit more than you'd pay importing yourself, but firstly you won't get hit with custoemr charges, as you are buying in the UK, and secondly, i ordered it at 2.30PM, it arrived at 9.05am THE NEXT DAY!!! So if you want one in a hurry, and can afford that little extra, you'll be playing it tomorrow.

Also, don't worry about paying the extra tenner for UK adaptor, all it is is a standard cassette tape lead, the pwer supply that comes with the PSP is auto sensing, so i'm sure you could get a lead locally.

[crayon]

Most of the text in Minnano Golf is Japanese I'm afraid, so you'll just have to rely on common sense. Suffice to say that the menu's become fairly easy with repetition.

As for Ridge Racer, it really would be a pain to put lap times in Japanese characters.....of course they're in English!!!....Gave me a bit of a giggle though:-)

[tony 7]

Place where I have ordered mine I asked to check for dead pixels and he went through 60 machines all of which had dead pixels and markings on the screen
I was told the best he found was 1 dead pixel and a very small mark looks like a hair under the screen and as I really wanted one for weekend I decided to take it.
I thought was good of him to be honest.

[1860 London]

It only cost £170 at amazon.co.uk

Also you can buy it now at computer exchange for around £250

[jonneymendoza]

na u can but it online for 200 on uk import sites, justw ait till it comes out hee man, lazy in patient fools lol

[crayon]

Gonna have to try hard to beat 125 quid!!:-)

[CW]

Looks like Play have upped the price for it

Click Here (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=stcs1&page=title&r=PSP&title=171652)

[ClassicD]

No thanks, I'll keep my £200 aside for the £350 that they'll no doubt want for the next-gen consoles. When you take away how 'cool' and 'nice' it looks/is to have one of these, it's never worth it in a million years. It can be as 'nice' as it wants the simple fact is unless it's heavily supported by quality games it's a waste of cash.

[Holio]

I didnt think I'd be interested in one either, that was until I played Ridge Racers, it was truly amazing seeing such a game moving on a handheld. I still think they appeal to mainly people who have the ability to play games while travelling to work, i.e. on a train or a bus. I cant justify buying one, cause frankly I hardly get enough time to play games on my big consoles never mind on a portable one!!!

[gerd]

I will buy one, so i can play games while my wife watches television...i'm not sure however if i will buy one immediately i want to see what games there will be in the launch line-up.

[dsgg]

i going to get one takeing a shit will never be the same no more papers for me

[crayon]

Can't say I've played Ridge Racers taking a crap at the same time yet.....

[dsgg]

Well I put it to you sir that you haven’t lived

[Stringer Bell]

Can someone tell me about the PSP additional pack what does it have in it to cost a bit more.

[jonneymendoza]

u cant get it for 125

[CW]

Can someone tell me about the PSP additional pack what does it have in it to cost a bit more.

The "Value Pack" has this lot in it:

What's in the box
# PSP Hardware (PSP-1000K Value Pack)
# PSP Memory Stick Duo 32MB
# PSP Headphones With Remote Control
# PSP Soft Case & Hand Strap
# PSP AC Adapter (100V - 240V, 50/60Hz, works worldwide)
# PSP Battery Pack
# Free Travel Plug (to fit in your country)

Hence the slight price difference

[P-dogg]

I have a PSP. I payed £230 for the Value Pack and RR from www.audiocubes.com

Its a great machine, I have no dead pixels but I DO have a slightly laggy square button. So far its no issue at all but it may be a little down the track. It works every time it just needs to be pressed hard.

I'd recommend waiting for the US machine now purely for the cost. You can get a PSP Wipeout and RR for £185 inc. delivery. Now THATS good.

[kamy100]

I got a PSP Value Pack. Paid £210 with Ridge Racer and Screen Protector. The guy who sent it from Japan kindly put the value of the package being £50 and it was a gift so did not pay any tax. Not had any problems with the square button and also no dead pixels. Ridge Racer is awesome.

[Holio]

I'd recommend waiting for the US machine now purely for the cost. You can get a PSP Wipeout and RR for £185 inc. delivery. Now THATS good.

Is that from the same site or where is that deal? Cheers

[P-dogg]

Sorry, should have said. Its Videgames Plus www.videogamesplus.ca

I think they are all pre-ordered out for the first batch but well worth getting your name on the list for their second batch as the price is excellent.

The place I got mine from are doing Jap machines.

[hoolicool]

they're available from this UK based company for £164

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=PSP

[crayon]

Thats a better price! What US games will be released at first? Anybody know?

[Holio]

There is no definite release list yet, but there is meant to be about 9 sports titles, mainly EA games, along with Wipeout Pure, Ridge of course, with GT4 Mobile a couple of weeks later and Metal Gear Acid then as well.

Just foudn the list below on IGN :

Sony also announced the preliminary list of launch titles, to be released simultaneously with the handheld:


Ape Escape: On the Loose, Sony Computer Entertainment America
ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower, Capcom
Dynasty Warriors, KOEI
FIFA 2005, Electronic Arts
Gretzky NHL, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Lumines, Ubisoft
Metal Gear Acid, Konami
MLB, Sony Computer Entertainment America
MVP Baseball, Electronic Arts
NBA, Sony Computer Entertainment America
NBA Street Showdown, Electronic Arts
Need for Speed Rivals, Electronic Arts
NFL Street 2 Unleashed, Electronic Arts
Rengoku: Tower of Purgatory, Konami
Ridge Racer, Namco
Smartbomb, Eidos Interactive
Spider-Man 2, Activision
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, Electronic Arts
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix, Activision
Twisted Metal: Head On, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, Sony Online Entertainment
Wipeout Pure, Sony Computer Entertainment America
World Tour Soccer, Sony Computer Entertainment America

[jonneymendoza]

dat price on the last site mention tops the lot, i feel sorry for the guys who payed over 200 for it heheh

[joelisa]

can you play U.S games on a jap psp? as i may order some if this is the case. my psp is great and i have had no problems, ridge racer is also mostly english, i just hope it plays uk games when they come out as i heard its up to the games makers (ea,konami etc) if the region lock them or not

[Dead Man]

dat price on the last site mention tops the lot, i feel sorry for the guys who payed over 200 for it heheh


No 400 at lauch!

OUCH!

I should hve mine 2moro or Monday

[jonneymendoza]

wow did u buy it from that link dats selling it for like 160?

[kamy100]

they're available from this UK based company for £164

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=PSP

The above pack is the standard pack. If you want the value pack then that costs £209 from this companu.

[jonneymendoza]

so do u have to pay custom charges for it? seems like the best deal still so far, 209 for value pack, any otehr sites dat can beat dat?

[CW]

so do u have to pay custom charges for it? seems like the best deal still so far, 209 for value pack, any otehr sites dat can beat dat?

Expansys are a company in the Uk so you dont have to pay any customs charges. That is probably the best price anywhere at the moment

[gam3r]

what about www.audiocubes.com? fo 180ish u can get the psp and ridge racers

[Dead Man]

The above pack is the standard pack. If you want the value pack then that costs £209 from this companu.

Got mine today from that site!

[crayon]

Expansys are a company in the Uk so you dont have to pay any customs charges. That is probably the best price anywhere at the moment
You got your hands on one yet?

[CW]

You got your hands on one yet?

I have indeed. I have it fully charged, with a memory stick but am waiting for a game!!

[Dead Man]

I have indeed. I have it fully charged, with a memory stick but am waiting for a game!!

No ridge racer for as they are out of stock but got minna golf and vampire chronicle!

[tony 7]

I am off work for about a month maybe 2 so I will have plenty of time to play ridge racers and everybodys golf on my psp :)

[Dead Man]

http://www.nuplayer.co.uk/

A site for you PSP games guys!

My PSP is faulty ARGH!!!!!!!!!

My analog stick does not go in the down direction

[Elite]

a that sucks m8 :( I also got a psp, i won it last sunday with a pro evolution soccer tournament (www.proballer.nl for more info or www.logic-team.com for a review of the prices :D hehe). Can anyone tell me how i can play movies from the memstick? grts

[Elite]

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000980024404/

jo dudes check that link out!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[crayon]

Any good prices for memory sticks? Good website for mem sticks? I heard Crucial were good but I just wanna throw it out here first....

[Dead Man]

a that sucks m8 :( I also got a psp, i won it last sunday with a pro evolution soccer tournament (www.proballer.nl for more info or www.logic-team.com for a review of the prices :D hehe). Can anyone tell me how i can play movies from the memstick? grts

Nah its cool mate just sent it back! Want a refund, 3 days and screwed!

Was not happy, they better not give me crap about a refund

O and i would like 2 know about the movies 2!

[Elite]

The movies info is all in the page. IT is GREAT and very easy! All you need is that program on the site, the newest quick time and a memory stick duo of course ;) ITS VERY EASY

[crayon]

Memory sticks - anybody refer me to a good site, cheap prices? I know I could google but I prefer to find out from real people...

[CW]

Memory sticks - anybody refer me to a good site, cheap prices? I know I could google but I prefer to find out from real people...

Amazon are generally quite good, thats where I got my 256 Meg card for about 25 quid

[Elite]

JO dudes i got a question. What is the total amount of payment when i order a psp from lik sang (value pack)? Because my m8 wants one also....

[Iamthewalrus]

Sorry chaps, but does anyone know off hand the American release date and what price they start at? Cheers in advance!!

[CW]

Sorry chaps, but does anyone know off hand the American release date and what price they start at? Cheers in advance!!

http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/

They can answer all your questions

[crayon]

JO dudes i got a question. What is the total amount of payment when i order a psp from lik sang (value pack)? Because my m8 wants one also....
Thought about asking Lik Sang? :D ....or perhaps use a calculator :mrgreen: ? Can't your mate order for himself? Sorry if I'm being overly sarcastic, but it seems like a pointless question. How would we know? Oh well, enjoy it when you get it anyway....and tell your mate to get his own. :lol:

[Sulph]

I got it for 2100 HKD. 1 Game and 1 Memory Stick (512mb) for free. I got Ridge Racers. Hhaha i downloaded a game save so I wouldnt have to unlock everything :P. I got to expert level but then just got lazy.

[Elite]

Thought about asking Lik Sang? :D ....or perhaps use a calculator :mrgreen: ? Can't your mate order for himself? Sorry if I'm being overly sarcastic, but it seems like a pointless question. How would we know? Oh well, enjoy it when you get it anyway....and tell your mate to get his own. :lol:

LOL tosser!! hehe. I just wanted to know what you have to pay for taxes and any other extra costs dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Since im the one with a creditcard im gonna buy it for him. And i need some games also :)

[CW]

You could try http://www.lik-sang.com/europe.php

Dont know if you could find out shipping costs from them but its worth a look

[Elite]

thanks m8 :) BUT i just bought a psp for my m8. From a guy in holland. Ridge racers is friggin great!

[crayon]

LOL tosser!! dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Only one tosser here mate :mrgreen: Who the hell says dudeeeeeeeeeeeee???? Honestly, some people should not be given credit cards....

[P-dogg]

I want to say that the PSP still amazes me.

Have got a load of converted DVD's (Anchorman, The Forgotten, SAW) all fit onto my 512MB Memory Card (one at a time). Screen quality is immense.

Lumines > RIdge Racer as well if anyone wants to know. Lumines is tight.

[dsgg]

Hay guys I haven’t got a psp yet but was wondering if when you plug the psp into your computer if you can stream video mpg’s from your hard drive to your psp and watch them. The reason I ask is I was thinking if you can do that maybe I can plug my I river h340 into the psp and have my video on there .
That might be a silly question or maybe not

[jonneymendoza]

umm good idea

[crayon]

Xlinkkai is a possibility for the psp!! Or so it seems according to the latest copy of Windows100% here in Japan. Sounds like time to get Ridge Racer ready....

[CW]

Sony has confirmed our report that the PlayStation Portable is "at least a few months away" from release in Europe, with French chief Georges Fornay admitting the system's launch had been postponed for several months to satisfy demand elsewhere.
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The platform holder has previously admitted reconsidering its European launch estimate - originally March - but only confirmed to internal teams last week that the system would definitely not launch this month.

At the same meeting internal development teams were told it was "at least a few months away", despite a number of European launch games having already been finished. Finished titles will not be given more development time.

UK retail sources last week said they expected it would be "June at the earliest" before European gamers got their hands on PSP.

It's bad timing for Sony. The original story broke on Friday as its chief competitor, the Nintendo DS, launched in Europe with 16 titles following successful US and Japanese launches last year, while this week's confirmation happens to coincide with news that the DS has sold close to 90,000 units in its first few days on sale in the UK.

The PlayStation Portable is already available in Japan, with a US launch scheduled for 24th March with a price tag of $249.99. We'll bring you as much as we can on both platforms in the coming months.

It seems once again we are getting fucked over. I am glad I already have one

[Milanista]

Im not sure if its worth purchasing a PSP at the moment. Im still deciding.

Can anyone tell me if most of the games out have enough depth? e.g. arent repetative and will last for at least a month without getting boring?

So far im only interested in Ridge Racer and MGS ACid.

[OPM]

Im not sure if its worth purchasing a PSP at the moment. Im still deciding.

Can anyone tell me if most of the games out have enough depth? e.g. arent repetative and will last for at least a month without getting boring?

So far im only interested in Ridge Racer and MGS ACid.


exactly my question.the current games are nice and shiny, but do they last so you don't throw them away after like 1 or 2 hours?

if i buy a PSP, i will get Ridge Racers i think.Plus i need a Memory Stick to get Movies on there, i'll be traveling a bit in the next months and it would be quite nice to have 1 or 2 movies on there :applause:

[Elite]

Xlinkkai is a possibility for the psp!! Or so it seems according to the latest copy of Windows100% here in Japan. Sounds like time to get Ridge Racer ready....

Nice dudeeeee mahaahaha

[OPM]

how is need for speed?

got a deal for value pack with NFS, but i dunno how that game is.i played the pc version and it was quite cool, but hows the psp one?

[jonneymendoza]

ahh dats fucked man, now i dont think i will bother getting a psp, fuck sony!!! i aint waiting, i rather save up and buy myself a nice laptop, thank u very much fuck sony

[OPM]

another question, what memory stick should i get with it?

i wanna put let's say 2 converted movies on it, how much do i need?256?512?

[jonneymendoza]

512. u is lucky dat u have a psp....

da more i hear from sony, the more i hate the psp

[OPM]

da more i hear from sony, the more i hate the psp


:lol: fully understand that.

[Dead Man]

By the time it come out all Nintys big guns will be out for DS!

Great plan Sony!

[Milanista]

Is it confirmed that all the games coming out are multi region ? Ive read somehwere that Sony are planning to put a region lock, so if i purchase an imported PSP.... would it be a probleM?

[babs]

The region lock is an optional choice for the developer, done in software. As I understand it it's not forced on any games yet.

[Elite]

how is need for speed?

got a deal for value pack with NFS, but i dunno how that game is.i played the pc version and it was quite cool, but hows the psp one?

it depends how much you must pay :) IMHO ridge racers is much nicer than nfsu2 on the psp. :)

[P-dogg]

RR > NFSU:R

RR is incredible, has huge depth to it and truly will last for a long time. its much nicer to lok at that NFS and has a better framerate.

I also have Lumines and that too has great replay value and so far, 1 month since I got it, I am still playing both games all the time.

IGN State that Japanese games have been tested and work fine with US machines and vice versa. Yes, it is up to developers but every game so far has been tested and none are region locked. I cant imagine too many dev's will chose to region lock. Why would they??

OPM,

If you want to watch movies I stongly recommend the 512MB Pro Duo from Scandisk. Its approximately £40 on eBay. Most films I have converted so far come somewhere between 300 and 400MB. None have come in under 256 so Id say that was a waste of money.

[jonneymendoza]

i hate ebay and i hate sony, time 2 geta ds instead

[CW]

i hate ebay and i hate sony, time 2 geta ds instead

You really do struggle with English don`t you

[OPM]

thanks for the hints guys.

i just bid on one @ ebay, value pack + RR for 330€.got it!

i'm quite happy now, it will be shipped directly from germany, so no more customs etc...

looking forward to that bugger. :applause:

[Milanista]

Im purchasing mine in April for my bday. My dad is going to Hong Kong for a business trip, and will get one there.

[jonneymendoza]

You really do struggle with English don`t you

fuk off its my dumb ass keyboard!!!!!!!!!!!

im probably more inteligent than u!!!!!!!!!

:)


here is some good news....

http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3587

[crayon]

im probably more inteligent than u!!!!!!!!!


Still struggling it seems..... :lol:

[jonneymendoza]

Still struggling it seems..... :lol:


Still a reject it seems LOL HAHAHAHAHA

[OPM]

funny thread:P

anyone knows when FIFA is supposed to be released?

[P-dogg]

Fifa is out April 5th now. Its been pushed back.


jonneymendoza - You clearly have no intelligence, let alone more of it than someone else.

[OPM]

thanks for the info.should be some fun until we will be released (WHEN WHEN WHEN.No official announcment yet:()

[jonneymendoza]

Fifa is out April 5th now. Its been pushed back.


jonneymendoza - You clearly have no intelligence, let alone more of it than someone else.


whatever u say mate, if i have no intelligence, i wouldnt be at university, dont u need some sort of intelligence to be studyinga degree????

you can hate all you want, ur probably a jobless dum fuk :)

hehehe i wish u stop hating, u lot started this dum crap on a psp thread, who's the dum1 for starting it??

[CW]

Thats it, the next person to start a war in this thread is outta here. Also the next person with an OT response is outta here.

Keep it On Topic from this post onwards!!

[crayon]

So P-Dogg, how long did it take you to convert the movie files to memory card?

....talking of which, just checked out one ps2 site and it appears there is a new psp video encoder out called psp mobile media maker.

[jonneymendoza]

cool thx, finaly the admins sorted it out, anywaz is any1 getting the US version of the psp?

[Stringer Bell]

If anybody is getting it can you take pictures of it to see what it all looks like.

[jonneymendoza]

just go to gameplay.com and u can see a pic of it

[kingsid]

has anybody got a link for a need 4 speed rivals translation?

[CW]

Retail sources are today suggesting that PSP may not reach the UK until Christmas.

Following the news last week that PSP will not be released over here "for several months," many insiders pointed towards a summer launch for the Sony handheld.

Indeed, a July release was apparently bandied about by Sony at one point but this, it seems, will clash with PSP's launch in South Korea. And, as Sony never releases hardware in more than one territory at a time, in order to avoid hardware shortages, it seems a post-July outing for the machine is assured.

At this point, a firm release date for the machine is nothing more than speculative. But, given that July is apparently out of the question, retailers we spoke to were under the impression that Sony would further delay the UK launch until Christmas in order to cash in on what is by far the most lucrative period for new hardware and software.

At present, Sony is remaining tight-lipped on the subject but as soon as we get official word from the company on PSP's UK release we'll let you know.

Meanwhile, the uncertainty about when Europe will finally see PSP has resulted in a thriving grey market for imported machines. Shops on London's Tottenham Court Road are currently selling imported PSPs for around £300 - three times the Japanese price of 19,800 yen (£99).

MBA Technologies, who receive their PSPs from Asian wholesalers, told Reuters: "We sell plenty of these - usually 10 or 20 a weekend."

Admittedly its only speculation at the mo but its still worrying for those who cant wait for a UK release

[P-dogg]

So P-Dogg, how long did it take you to convert the movie files to memory card?

....talking of which, just checked out one ps2 site and it appears there is a new psp video encoder out called psp mobile media maker.

Hey man...

Took me about 50 minutes to convert a 700MB movie (The Cube). It came out at about 330MB. Then it was a further 3 mins using USB 2.0 to actually get it on the memory card.

This is pretty much the same timescale as most films I have converted using 3GP converter. If you have the files on your PC and arent ripping, expect about an hour to get it on the PSP and convert it..

[crayon]

Hey man...


I have converted using 3GP converter.

Thanks for the reply. Was the 3GP converter the Xilisoft one or ImToo or something else?

[jonneymendoza]

ahh man i cant believe it, i wont wait that long, i iwll buy either a jap or american psp, u can currently get a jap one for around 200+ for the value pack. i am just waiting for all the god american games 2 come out like that nba game, and then i wil purchase one before i fly of to philippines for my big day :)

[crayon]

Geez, it would be cheaper for one of you guys to collect all the orders together for psp's and club together to buy a plane ticket to Tokyo than to buy seperately and pay huge postage. Plus the value pack is only 125 quid here.

[jonneymendoza]

yea dat ud b a great idea

[dsgg]

so what do you guys think shall i get a us psp or wait for the uk one ???

and what do you think is the best place to get one ???

[RuneEdge]

Depends on how desperate you are, dsgg.
If you want one soon, buy the US one but if you wait for a UK release, it'll be much cheaper. I'd wait cuz Nintendo are gonna unveil their next handheld at E3 this year, not the DS, a new one after that called GBA2. God knows what that will be like. Its rumoured to be a pocketsize Gamecube.

[jonneymendoza]

but id ont like nintendo :( can any1 confirm that US psp games work on the japanese psp?

[Gamecock10]

As far as I know they do, my friend has a japanese PSP and played Wipeout from the US on it. I have the US PSP and I play his japanese Ridge Racers and Minna No Golf. So it is confirmed they work.

[Dead Man]

Dont buy a US one as its riddled with dead pixels!

[Milanista]

So was the Japanese one, with the faulty square button.

[Dead Man]

So was the Japanese one, with the faulty square button.

But not with clusters of them!

And the square buttons been fixed!

[jonneymendoza]

has the square button been fixed on teh US psps?? are their any import sites that sell US psps? or r they all sold out?

[crayon]

As far as I know they do, my friend has a japanese PSP and played Wipeout from the US on it. I have the US PSP and I play his japanese Ridge Racers and Minna No Golf. So it is confirmed they work.
Wipeout's available then?? I gotta get out more.... ;)

[Dead Man]

has the square button been fixed on teh US psps?? are their any import sites that sell US psps? or r they all sold out?

Videogamesplus.ca

They have some

[jonneymendoza]

do we have to pay custom charges? has any1 purchased a US psp from any of these sites?

[Dead Man]

do we have to pay custom charges? has any1 purchased a US psp from any of these sites?

Videogamesplus said they will mark it as a gift!

Also you HAVE 2 buy an additional game with them i am going for wipeout!

[crayon]

P-Dogg, you have a 512mb card, so I guess due to system files etc that works out around 460/470mb limit. So is it only possible to get one movie on there? Just wondering how much stuff people have got on. Preferably would like to get a couple on but at Sony prices, maybe I'll give it up!

[CW]

I love this cartoon

http://img.penny-arcade.com/2005/20050325l.jpg

[crayon]

:lmao: In fact, that cartoon can go for anytime I'm gaming full stop!

Btw, I found something of use on the net, another converter, freeware. Haven't tried it yet but here's the link.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=PSP_Video_9

If you try it out, post here and tell us if it's any good. :)

[P-dogg]

P-Dogg, you have a 512mb card, so I guess due to system files etc that works out around 460/470mb limit. So is it only possible to get one movie on there? Just wondering how much stuff people have got on. Preferably would like to get a couple on but at Sony prices, maybe I'll give it up!

Sorry to not get back to you quicker.

Yeah comes in about 470 after using the system files. I can in theory split up 2 movies for this but I lose quality in both. I find it better to have a film and say an episode of whatever you like on there. It leaves space for saves, the odd tune etc and you retain the film quality.

Its all about personal preference though. The uality isnt too bad with 2 films on there, maybe the sound is out of sync ever so slightly but its workable.

My THUG2 Remix and Wipeout both turned up today but my PSP is sat here with no charge and I dont have a charger with me.

Utterly lame :(

[crayon]

Thanks for the reply PD! So I guess you get around 2 and a half hours decent quality? I would get a 1gb card if it didn't cost as much as a psp - looks like the 512mb will have to do if Sony has anything to do with it. :( ;)

[P-dogg]

No worries mate.

512 should be fine.

Wipeout and Thug2 remix are incredible although I am leaning towards THUG2 due to the depth and the framerate in Wipeout is noticeably low. Doesnt really affect it but when you get a rocket up the ass, you will notice it. THUG2 is huge, literally massive and looks the nuts.

[crayon]

Tony Hawk's? I've always been crap at that! I am considering the US version of Wipeout for my Jap PSP tho.

[dsgg]

errrrrrr i fucking want one

[jonneymendoza]

den buy 1 :)

[labtec]

:lmao: In fact, that cartoon can go for anytime I'm gaming full stop!

Btw, I found something of use on the net, another converter, freeware. Haven't tried it yet but here's the link.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=PSP_Video_9

If you try it out, post here and tell us if it's any good. :)


Here's the official site for PSP Video 9 : http://www.pspvideo9.com/ (http://)

Also has the latest version to download.

[crayon]

Thanks labtec. Got it bookmarked now.

[P-dogg]

Tony Hawk's? I've always been crap at that! I am considering the US version of Wipeout for my Jap PSP tho.

Well having given Wipeout more time, I must say my opinion from yesterday has changed somewhat.

Its stunning. The framerate isnt hugely noticeable when the speed picks up which is very odd indeed. As soon as you open the faster classes and tracks it becomes incredibly good. Best Wipeout ever? Not sure yet but for a first gen game on PSP, it is fully sick.

Tony's as I said is unbelieveable. The ammount they have put in the game is crazy. Park editor, graphic editor, trick editor, 14 levels and then you can even map your face onto a character by simply uploading a JPG of yourself to the PSP. Add this to the huge array of licences music, classic and story mode and you really do have a console game, in terms of looks and content in the palm of your hand.

Quite simply put, this machine is the nuts.

[Elite]

Quite simply put, this machine is the nuts.


the nuts like: tha bomb i assume ;) :D

[dsgg]

eerrrrrr i really fucking want one

and no well buy one the. please

[Dead Man]

eerrrrrr i really fucking want one

and no well buy one the. please

Gonna buy a US one next month!

[jonneymendoza]

from whr? what site??????????

[Dead Man]

from whr? what site??????????

Probably videogamesplus or ebay!

[Sulph]

Im going to be honest with you guys. I got the PSP round 2 months ago now, and I dont even play the game i got with it. I got Ridge Racers which i find very repetitive. I hardly use my psp now, there are just no games that i find appealing. The only use i have of it, when i dont have time to watch the new tv shows i download, i convert them to mp4 format to watch them during my frees at school, which is pretty hard to do anyway with everyone going "oooh, what is that? can i play?". Hahha anyway my point is i wouldnt reccoment buying it until you are sure that you are going to enjoy the game you buy with it, I just bought Ridge Racer due to the fact that everone else had it and we could play multiplayer games. However, it gets boring. BTW i spent 2100 Hong Kong Dollars and got 1 game and screen protector for free.

[Dead Man]

Im going to be honest with you guys. I got the PSP round 2 months ago now, and I dont even play the game i got with it. I got Ridge Racers which i find very repetitive. I hardly use my psp now, there are just no games that i find appealing. The only use i have of it, when i dont have time to watch the new tv shows i download, i convert them to mp4 format to watch them during my frees at school, which is pretty hard to do anyway with everyone going "oooh, what is that? can i play?". Hahha anyway my point is i wouldnt reccoment buying it until you are sure that you are going to enjoy the game you buy with it, I just bought Ridge Racer due to the fact that everone else had it and we could play multiplayer games. However, it gets boring. BTW i spent 2100 Hong Kong Dollars and got 1 game and screen protector for free.

Yep!

I want one but am aprehensive because at the end of the day the games a ps2 ports!

No originality AGAIN and this is Sonys ploy and we are falling for it!

Look at the games how many are on PS2 already?

Only WE will appeal 2 me, i will probably stick with me DS as i got the Kirby platformer 2nite n this game is 2 good!

With more ORIGINAL games coming out later in the year (exception Mario) i will be more than happy with Animal crossing, Mario Kart abd Advance Wars!

BUY A DS!

PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[crayon]

Sony have done this since the first PS I agree. The thing is though, there ain't many original ideas left for any system. Mario Kart original? I would have bought a DS except I already have a GBASP and would probably lose that bloody pencil thing in 5 seconds flat! The PSP though does look a lot cooler.

[Dead Man]

Sony have done this since the first PS I agree. The thing is though, there ain't many original ideas left for any system. Mario Kart original? I would have bought a DS except I already have a GBASP and would probably lose that bloody pencil thing in 5 seconds flat! The PSP though does look a lot cooler.

Mario Kart aint original but hell its more fun than RR and NFSU!

PSP does look cool but 2 me gameplay matters more as does fun so am afraid PSP just does not cut it!

[jonneymendoza]

games like pro evo is the reason why i wud buy a psp hehehe