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PSPGo Review (JPS)

JPS Writes: "...Overall, it's very hard to justify a PSP Go purchase right now. It's $249.99 price tag, coupled with it's inability to play or even transfer UMDs makes it mainly for tech-heads and those who don't already own a PSP. It's expensive, it renders all the current games useless, and despite it's sleek look, it's just not practical. For those looking to get their first PSP, the Go might be cool, for anyone with a current slim, best hold onto it for a little while longer, at least until Sony offers some way to transfer your current games or drops the price of the Go."

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bobdog6265465d ago

Look's Sweet might have to buy one.

MNicholas5465d ago

When you do a competitive analysis the pricing is quite reasonable. Competitors are iPod, Zune, Archos, Cowan, etc... you see that the PSPGo is actually priced competitively.

The difference is that the PSPGo is vastly superior to the above as a game platform.

The question isn't whether people will think of the PSPGo as an alternative to the iPod or Archos but whether Sony can generate excitement in the market to make the product a desirable commodity. The market for the PSPGo isn't motivated to purchase because of hardware specifications but rather because of design/usability and the all-important "cool" factor.

Keith Olbermann5465d ago

I love not having umds anymore. I just hope they bring phantasy star to the store soon.

Close_Second5465d ago

...but would prefer to buy off the PS store as well. But what puts me off is the price difference between retail and what Sony charges on-line.

Also, the range of games on the PS Store is pretty limited in New Zealand at the moment. I would have thought that Sony would have released ALL platinum games as part of a launch line up.

Close_Second5465d ago

...and am disappointed they did not release more on the PS Store for the release of the PSP Go in New Zealand. Even more disappointed in the price of the games for download. For example, in NZ on-line stores are already selling GT Mobile for $14 less than what you can get it for on-line!?! They also offer exclusive giveaways when you buy it on UMD!

There is no way Sony will keep up with retailers re: pricing so basically, if you have a PSP Go you are being forced to pay more for less.

My prediction is that the PSP Go will fail unless Sony addresses both the price of the Go and the games you can download for it. Oh yes, don't position the Go next to existing PSPs in retail as the original PSPs still look damned good because of the bigger screen.

Blaine5465d ago (Edited 5465d ago )

are the only thin holding me back from buying a PSP Go. I keep saying it, until Sony makes the digital versions of games cheaper than the physical copies, then I'm not getting one.

DigitalAnalog5465d ago

It's expensive, games cost a lot more (to download) AND NO UMD support. But for some DAMN reason, the moment I asked the shop owner to let me sample it, I JUST WANT TO FRICKEN BUY THE DAMN THING, IT LOOKS SO SLICK AND SWEET!

Blaine5465d ago

useless effing reviewers that only state the obvious. I KNOW the price, I KNOW it doesn't have a UMD drive. The first I'm not worried about, the second I'm happy about. CAN YOU TELL ME SOMETHING USEFUL? Anyone could have written this review just by compiling all the news they read online.

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Five Bad Console Redesigns that Missed the Mark

Sometimes newer isn't better when it comes to hardware. Here are five subpar console redesigns that chopped a feature too many.

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Nerdmaster1042d ago

I would also add the Gameboy Micro. The Gameboy Advance SP was already a little bit too small, and the Micro which was made even smaller, was impossible to play for more than 5 minutes without destroying your hands.

abstractel1042d ago

I quite liked the PSP redesign :shrugs:.

plmkoh1042d ago

If it was released today everyone would be praising it.

PrimeVinister1042d ago

I would definitely agree on that. The infrastructure is there for a digital-only device and physical media isn't as big a deal.

The very reasons it was rejected in 2009 are flipped on their head.

got_dam1042d ago

Note to author. Make the section titles BIGGER than the text for the body of each section. It reads better.

got_dam1037d ago

Lol 1 dislike. Bet the author can't take any criticism. Constructive or otherwise.

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Why I Bought a PSP Go in 2021

Alex S. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "I bought a 12-year-old, digital-only system. And I gotta say – I love it."

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Knushwood Butt1192d ago

I got one at launch and still have it.
Great system and super portable.
Not so comfortable for big hands playing for long sessions though.

Have good memories of Peace Walker on the Go, pun intended.

dolfa1191d ago

I believe there is some prototype of a hand held console with dedicated GPU that can run modern AAA games too.

Eidolon1191d ago

PSP has such great games, it's such a shame Vita didn't do as well, I still use mine I bought in 2014. I still would love an upgraded handheld if just for ports, though.

redrum061191d ago

I've enjoyed my PSP a lot, too bad they're not making handhelds anymore.
That time when Skype was available on PSP was awesome.

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The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Is the PSP Go All Over Again

Ed writes: Yesterday, Microsoft revealed the brand new, disc drive less Xbox One S All Digital Edition console to the... confusion of a lot gamers.

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ziggurcat1982d ago

it's more prevalent now, so I don't think it's the same thing. I've been all digital since 2014, so if the next gen of consoles has a discless SKU as well as one for physical media, I would likely get the discless one.

ThinkThink1982d ago

Yeah, it's just another option to add to the mix. Does seem like it's releasing way too late in the generation though. I was also expecting $200. I don't see anyone buying this at $250.

darthv721981d ago

I love the PSP Go. It is an awesome little handheld that can also double as a home console. I'm still amazed that so many people DONT know about that feature. sure the 2k and 3k could plug into a tv but you still had to use them as the controller. The Go has a dedicated dock and you can sync a sixaxis controller to it for couch play using an actual controller. Doing what the switch does, before the switch.

Mine has an additional 16gb M2 card inserted for 32gb of storage. the main problem was Sony not having any sort of digital validation program for people with existing UMD's. It was rumored they were working on a UMD reader that could plug into the USB of a PS3 and then it could validate the game and allow you to dl a digital version to play on the Go. They were also toying with the idea of digital trade in program at retailers, along those same lines. You bring your UMD games to trade in for digital versions.

Despite what people think about its failure... it really is an awesome little device.

Knightofelemia1980d ago (Edited 1980d ago )

@ziggurcat

Yes you do pay for the license with either physical or digital. But with physical you get a sense of owner ship with that title unlike digital. And if a studio loses a license then a person who wants to buy that game digitally is screwed. Like when Activision lost the license to all the Transformers games and the digital copies all got ripped from the digital stores. People who bought the digital copies can still access the games but a new person can't.

annoyedgamer1981d ago

Have fun paying more for all digital. Try bot to get to violate the ever changing TOS too...

ziggurcat1981d ago

it's the same ToS whether you buy digital or physical.

DarXyde1981d ago

Ziggurcat,

Not where licensing is concerned.

GameStallion1981d ago (Edited 1981d ago )

I heard they released it just to test the “diskless” waters so to speak in gathering research for next gen.

ziggurcat1980d ago

@darxyde:

It’s exactly where licensing is concerned. You’re paying for the same license regardless of whether you buy physical or digital.

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shaenoide1981d ago

A diskless SKU without at least an HDD upgrade is pointless IMO.

ziggurcat1981d ago (Edited 1981d ago )

Well, that's almost a moot point as you'll likely be able to plug in an external HDD of far greater capacity than what the internal drive would be. You could easily just use that external for games storage, and transfer any games from the external to the internal for the duration of time you play that game.

darthv721981d ago

Technically... it did get a hdd upgrade. Majority of the S units are 500gb while some specific bundles include 1tb or more.

demonicale1981d ago

But with all digital the prices at launch are £10 more here in the UK, not sure about the US though?

rainslacker1980d ago (Edited 1980d ago )

It's certainly the same principal. But yeah, times have changed and there may be a market for it. I think that market may be more prevalent if they priced it lower, but never know. Stranger things have happened. Although, I think its success depends more on MS making X1 more popular overall.

PSP Go was a neat little system though. I might have been interested except I could have downloadable games on the regular version which I already had. Best part I liked about it was the sliding control pad. On the flip side....there is really nothing special about the X1SAD.

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PhoenixUp1982d ago

Sony at least had the decency to put in 16GB storage in the PSP Go which was more space than what other models with disc drives had out of the box to compensate for the lack of physical media.

Microsoft didn’t even bother putting in a 4TB HDD into this thing to make it more enticing over a standard model. This whole things reeks of halfassed decisions just to see how the market reacts to an all digital device.

bluebenjamin1981d ago

Like the Ps4 pro less than half of a difference on screen from ps4 base lol talk about half azzed

Atticus_finch1981d ago

The pro has the best looking games... Unlike the Xbox SAD!

bluebenjamin1981d ago

@ Atticus the soup textures are not the best in gaming Sony needs talented developers because the pro is weak in power.Ps5 will show you how terrible Pro is.And yeah im not a fanboy so I can care less about xbox sad.Im a ps3 fan 360 Dreamcast onex fan never been a fan of Base ps4 or pro or xbox one base and s

King_Noctis1981d ago (Edited 1981d ago )

4TB? Won’t that increase the price of the console even further? Even the much more expensive Xbox One X and PS4 Pro has nowhere near that much amount of storage.

Let be real now and not complain just for the sake of it.

DarXyde1981d ago

I think it's a blatant push for Game Pass. Since games cycle through frequently, you don't need to top off on storage unless you're buying.

bluebenjamin,

Pro is not what it *could have* been. They could have included dedicated BC hardware which would've been sweet and a UHD bluray drive if you're into that... but on the other hand, Pro does some pretty incredible things with the specs it has. I only have a base PS4, and I'm still seriously impressed with Sony's studios. God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Uncharted 4 to name a few look stunning in the base hardware.

I'm pretty happy with not buying a Pro though because the next generation is gonna be that much sweeter.

PhoenixUp1981d ago

@ blue

Dafuq are you even talking about?

@ King

Because 4TB is the only reasonable way you’d convince consumers to give up a physical drive. Nixing the disc slot is a pretty big deal and not making a huge incentive for consumers is really insulting.

There’s even been a 2TB Xbox One model yet Microsoft didn’t bother including that size in this thing. Not that 2TB on its own would justify lacking physical media, but it would’ve been a lot better than the 1TB

Imortus_san1981d ago

You mean like the PS4 not having a 4k Blu Ray player?

DarXyde1981d ago (Edited 1981d ago )

Not exactly. We're talking about an all digital console not having something as essential as more HDD storage. The original Xbox One launched with a 500GB HDD and a device that ONLY accepts digital content only has 2x that. Doesn't make a lot of sense, especially when every game has to be installed either way. It's also $250 and doesn't offer real advantage over the original One S at all.

PS4 not having a 4K blu ray player doesn't seem to have hurt a GAMING device's popularity and appeal.

Keep up, homie.

Nintentional1981d ago

Yeah the PSP Go was good, because Sony. Xbox One S All digital is bad because there’s no Sony logo on it, you’re right.

Silly gameAr1981d ago

Your name is Nintentional. I think that says all we need to know about you.

DarXyde1980d ago

Both are pretty bad.

I think the argument being made here is that 16GB storage in PSP is decent since games were much smaller back then, but 1TB for an all-digital console with games that frequently require patches and updates and has Game Pass is pretty paltry.

Now if someone buys this with the sole intention of playing exclusives, 1TB is probably fine.

Otherwise, no, all digital gaming devices are not great ideas. To the PSP Go's credit though, it's a portable device. A portable DVD player with all digital access is practical where you can have a DVD player and DVD collection at home.

Switch gets it right in my opinion. The cartridges are tiny and easy to move around with, so going all digital makes less sense for that. I don't see any reason for an all digital home console. Options are good, sure, but I just don't see the point unless you're really constrained on space.

Something for everyone, I guess...

darthv721981d ago

I added a 16gb M2 to mine for 32gb of storage. My other PSP models only have 8gb MSPDuo cards.

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isarai1982d ago

Its far more relevant now and could EASILY be a popular choice...

but just not at that price

RizBiz1981d ago

At least Sony had the decency to improve the design with the PSP Go.

chris2351981d ago

nope. the go had a few games. the xox got nothing.

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