27. Sony PSP Go (2009-?)

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Ah, the Sony PSP Go. What can we say? This is one of those products that was a good idea in theory, but a bad idea in practice. Part of the reason behind the PSP Go's failure was that while Sony was moving away from UMD and toward downloadable games, the iPhone was taking off as a game platform and the games were much cheaper and didn't take long to download. Also, the Go was pricey at $250.

The end result? You don't see too many of these guys in the wild.

December 2, 2010 12:01 PM PST

Photo by: Sony

| Caption by: David Carnoy

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: i would buy the Gizmondo if it comes with those booth babes free
Posted by TechnoCruch (43 comments ): November 1, 2011 12:26 PM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

: I wouldnt call the dreamcast a flop, it was just ahead of its time
Posted by ljheat10 (1085 comments ): November 2, 2011 11:18 AM (PDT) Like (3) Reply Link Flag

: I loved my Panasonic EH 55
Posted by hoopdog48 (1 comment ): November 2, 2011 3:41 PM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

: It had an internet connection when others didn't and also included a detached handheld device similar to the new Wii. Overall it was well ahead of its time, but maybe tried to do a little too much. Also missed that standout game to help launch it and overall the games weren't great. SEGA need to stop trying to update/mash up with Mario Sonic and work on some new original releases.
Posted by myownsummer (1 comment ): November 3, 2011 4:35 AM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

: The Segway - which are actually fun to do as a city tour - reminds of a similar "personal transport revolution" in the UK called the Sinclair C5, a totally bizarre plastic, electric trike.

HP Touchpad?
Posted by hugh_jarse (141 comments ): November 4, 2011 9:35 AM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

: "Little reason to get Google TV"... it's too bad the networks conspired against it, but there are still LOTS of reasons to love GTV. First, it's cheap. At the price I paid for my Logitech Revue, it's worth it just as a reliable RF universal remote. Add the fact that I have a universal search mechanism, and a FAR better on-screen guide layout than I get from my cable provider, and it's a total win. All the Logitech device is missing is a backlit keyboard.
Posted by JKinPlymouth (4 comments ): January 4, 2012 7:05 AM (PST) Like Reply Link Flag

: What about Zune?
Posted by ambbar (1 comment ): January 4, 2012 10:30 AM (PST) Like Reply Link Flag

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