Manage updates with the Download App
-
"I give it about 5 months..."
2.0 starson by happynoodleboyPros: The games do, in fact, look very pretty, there might be (at first) more companies making better games, sound, and damn, that screen is nice
Cons: battery, UMD, memory stick, analog pad is about as analog as a cheese sandwich and did i mention the battery?
Summary: In theory, this thing is great.. but so is communism. Where to start... The prospect of Movies is nice, but I can garuntee you UMD will not catch on, it's pointless, the only upside to it is that it's small. UMD has less than half of the storage capacity of DVDs, and DVDs are a pretty convenient size for in-home viewing, so i cannot see people sacrificing the storage on a DVD for something that's smaller, therefore, UMD will probably be limited to PSP, and possibly some other portables, and i can't see the PSP having a large enough market to carry the UMD movie business. And the memory stick, nice, flash storage, but it's Sony's format, and it is more expensive, but this isn't MUCH of a problem, since SanDisk is making cheaper ones, and the PSP itself works as a card reader. The battery... on games with high-quality graphics, you've got about 2 and a half hours of play-time, which effectively defeats the whole "portable" aspect of it. The PSP is also not going to be successful as a music player, not at all... it is much bigger, and has a much lower capactiy than players that cost $50 more, an Ipod holds 20 gigs for $300, each 1gig memory stick costs $150, so multiply that by twenty, then add the $250 for the PSP itself... it's not gonna happen, not to mention that an Ipod is much smaller and easier to use than the PSP... aahhh yes, the file-transfering interface... have you heard anybody say anything good about it yet? nope, because it's crap... that's the only way to put it, it's crap... The only thing the PSP has over the DS is graphics, and even then, they're not MUCH better. The DS's touchscreen can be used in the future for Palm OS (keeping my fingers crossed), web browsing (ditto), and adds a lot to certain games. The DSs touch screen acts much more like an analog stick then the PSP's "analog" pad, which is only capable of moving in 8 directions... with the Play Yan coming for DS, which is said to have a better interface than the PSP, i can't see how anyone could prefer the PSP, it's going to fail in 5 months, it's a novelty, once the new-ness wears off, it'll be over.... anyone remeber the Sega Game Gear?
- 10 replies to this review
-
It didn't last 4 months. Piece of junk!
-
Though you do make good points, the PSP is first and foremost a gaming system. Just like the DS it uses its own formats. The mp3 are extras and not an ipod. The movies are extras and not a dvd player. And like the DS cartridges, PSP has its UMDs. I have had my PSP since it came out and I cant live without it. The firmware updates are easy and awesome to install and the WIFI is unsurpassed. In conclusion yes you do make your points but the PSP believe it or not will still be living on.
-
Wow, by the way you talk about this, it sounds almost like you don't even have one. I borrowed a friends for a couple of days and I want to know why you are the only one who doesn't like UMD's? HELLO! This isn't a home theatre system and yes a UMD CAN hold a full movie on it, with extras. About the music, it's not the PSP's biggest feature but its supposed to be handy and nice to have. The PSP isn't meant to be small and it's not something to complain about it not being since its pretty much an all in one entertainment unit. And the analog stick, theres nothing wrong with it, its almost exactly the same as the PS1 and PS2 analog sticks, so why are you complaining so much? Man, if you accually did(or do) have a PSP you would know that it has a webbrowser. So if your going to fake a review full of complaints, do some research first.
-
Okay, no system is greatly perfect, but the Nintendo DS don't make me laugh, it just another gameboy with two screen. WOW!......it's not a great portable. Although the PSP has not a lot of battery life. It has more than 5 hours, I've watched two movies on it and still had enough time to listen to my playlist of song. And the PSP does serve it's purpose as a music player. It supports WMA and MP3 Audio. The DS compared to the PSP is a slug. I mean I love Nintendo but to me how repetitive can you possibly get. Game Boy, GameBoy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy SP, Nintendo DS, GameBoy Micro, Nintendo DS Lite. Come on....let's see a revolution here. I mean over everyone wants system playback but Nintendo isn't getting any better and to compare it to a Sony PSP. What a waste. The DS cost 150 to play playback games and newer cartridges of the DS. The PSP deserves way more than a 4 if not a 10 it's at least and 8!
-
Well, its been 7 months, um, if im doing my math right, youre WRONG.
-
This must make the DS now dead and buried!
-
I'm glad to know that you know something so little about, and are so easily willing to pass judgement on it. I'm glad you base everything on rumors too. Try using the play yan then critizing it. And what maybe do a little reasearch on what you're putting down so you don't sound so ignorant. For instance the PSP lasts 5+ hours, and the graphics being slightly better? You couldn't be more mistaken http://hardware.gamespot.com/CompareItems-4-4-C-11723-11720<br>There you go, look up what can do what.<br>I was an advid Gameboy fan untill the tragic release of the DS. Sure it could have been good if it wasn't a rushed piece of garbage. Do some research before you let that ignorance spewing hole you call a mouth.
-
Don't try to give me one of those digital cheese sandwiches - analog cheese is far superior.
-
I will give the individual, "happynoodleboy" a score of "9" for this very objective review.<br><br>A job well done!<br><br>Keep up the good work and keep on writing.
-
First let me remind you that this is a portable VIDEO GAME system. All the mp3 player, dvd playback, etc, all of that that you were complaining about is extra and you wont find on any nintendo product. If you are buying the PSP just to listen to music, I would reconsider your choice because there are much better mp3 players for that price the DON'T play GAMES. Even though the price is a little high and the games are a little expensive, I think it is completely worth it. Also, the batery may not last long for playing dvd's BUT in no way does that take away from the portable aspect of it. If at anypoint, you are planing on playing it for more than 2 hours straight, you will most likely be in a car or in an airplane even just at home where there are places where you can plug it in... no biggie. Although it would have been better for Sony to have used the Mini-Disc instead of making their own but once they com out with writable UMD's it wont be so bad; this is the begining of the UMD not the end. Basically your review of the PSP is utterly disgusting. Quit complaining about the luxuries that Sony has put into the PSP that the DS or any other portable game system doesnt have.
Write a Review
Online Stores
| Store | Promotions | In Stock | Price | Total Cost | Initial Sort Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Get free shipping on orders over $25! | Yes | Ship: TBD Tax: TBD | $278.90 | |
| See all prices | |||||
