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#1 SRC_319
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Hey everyone, i'll just give you a little background so you can understand my dilemma. Im only 15, so I legally cant get a job yet unless its something like mowing lawns or babysitting, something along those lines. Therefore, right now my only way of making money is by getting 20 bucks every friday from my parents. Im really good at saving up and right now I currently have $125. This is what I wanna ask you guys...

I need help deciding whether to get a PSP or a camcorder. I have a playstation 3, so is getting a PSP really worth it? I was going to get a camcorder so I could start doing some video blogs on this site and stuff like that..plus I need something to take pictures with as well and I found a camcorder that cost 120.

So what would you guys do in my position? Go out and buy a PSP even though you already own a ps3, or would you take the money that you saved and get a camcorder? I just wanna hear what some of you would do..thanks!

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#2 XFull_MetalX
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PSP by far
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#3 Tiefster
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I wouldn't get a $120 camera if you're just doing video blogs and taking pictures. You'd be better off getting a webcam and a mic for about $60 and saving up a little more and getting a seperate digital camera.
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#4 Ninja-Hippo
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If you're 15... what do you really need a camcorder for? Let alone a good one.
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#5 clash76-grunger
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camcorder
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#6 cybercris16
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You do know that PSP and PS3 are completly different things right?, get the PSP!!!
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#7 south411
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Personally i think you could use a web cam or sumthin like that. Although i personally would get the PSP since i have no use for a cam corder but your not me.
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#8 SRC_319
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You do know that PSP and PS3 are completly different things right?, get the PSP!!!cybercris16

Yeah I know, im saying since I already own a videogame system, is it worth getting another one or should I go after something completely different

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#9 ferrari2001
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It all depends what you like, I myself am an video producer, (well for myself anyways) and I do video stuff for parties stuff like that so I would buy the Video Cam, but hey If I really enjoyed handheld games i would go for that. It all depends what you like.
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#10 SRC_319
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Personally i think you could use a web cam or sumthin like that. Although i personally would get the PSP since i have no use for a cam corder but your not me.south411

Yeah, I thought it over and after many people including yourself saying I should use a webcam if I want to post video blogs, I think in the end a psp would be smarter to get. Thanks for the responses everyone!

I checked around a little online and saw that PSPs at BestBuy are going for 180..plus more because of tax I guess. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper model? Im going away on vacation the 26th..so if i keep saving up by that time ill have around like 175 something like that..im just doing quick math. Does anyone know of any bundles or anything that i can get?

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#11 mandiekim
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i would definitely do the camcorder get out in the world and do your think youve already got a gaming system and your obviously interested in another hobby and i think thats great so do the camcorder
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#12 elblanquito_81
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Well I see it like this: since your only source of income is the 20 bucks you get every week from you parents, will you really be able to buy games for the PSP if you go for it? Can you afford to buy games for both systems, and will your parents be able to buy you games for both systems? It can get pretty costly. The gamer in me would say to buy the PSP, but a camcorder could allow you branch out into different things and help you get creative, if you're into the video making thing. Hope that helps you narrow things down a bit.
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#13 SRC_319
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damnn thats actually a really good point. my parents dont buy me games anymore unless its for christmas, otherwise I have to buy games on my own. Having to buy ps3 games and psp games would be pretty hard to do..eh idk I guess ill just wait and see...cause I really do wanna get a camcorder..its just that PSP is in the back of my head...ughhh
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#14 Nintendo-Nerd
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I'll sell you my psp.. if you want.
Also where I live you can legally get a job when your 14, but you don't get started at minimum wage until your 16. Also most part time jobs only take 16 year olds though, but if you know someone who is older that works at some place get them to put in a good work for you. Never know what that can do.
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#15 Immortalica
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Camcorder. PSP kinda sucks.
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#16 mVolta
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lol i just bought a psp yesterday, been playing socom, fun as hell so yea and a Cam for 150 probly isint gonna be all that great,

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#17 elblanquito_81
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damnn thats actually a really good point. my parents dont buy me games anymore unless its for christmas, otherwise I have to buy games on my own. Having to buy ps3 games and psp games would be pretty hard to do..eh idk I guess ill just wait and see...cause I really do wanna get a camcorder..its just that PSP is in the back of my head...ughhhSRC_319
Yeah, just wait and don't purchase anything just because of an impulse. If you do, you're just going to end up regretting it later. Think it over and go with what you know you'll be getting the most use out of, instead of it sitting in your room collecting dust.
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#18 Mystery-
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I would definitely get a PSP instead of a camcorder...
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#19 SRC_319
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Thanks for all the responses guys. In the end, I think I will wait and collect a little more money and then make my decision. I have my vacation in a few weeks so it would be nice to have a camcorder or something so I can record different parts of my vacation. We'll see..thanks again.
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#20 Guiltfeeder566
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Don't get a PSP?