Big Boss Bundle PSP 3000 or PSP Go?

I have an original PSP Phat, and want to upgrade for Peace Walker. Gamestop is having a nice Peace Walker bundle for the PSP 3000 called the "Big Boss Bundle" which comes with Peace Walker DLC, a custom paint job, a case, and 4GB of memory, and I'm torn between getting that bundle or the PSP Go and a regular copy of Peace Walker. The 3000 will be cheaper, but I am still on the fence since the bluetooth feature and 16GB of memory are appealing to me since I would like to put music on the PSP and hook it up to my TV with AV cables.

Your thoughts? I'd sure appreciate someone who has experienced the 3000 and the Go to chime in with some sage like wisdom.

I just bought the psp go yesterday and I must say its one of the most sexiest piece of hardware in existence. really small, its about the size of my palm. When the screen is down of course. The picture is GREAT! no ghosting what so ever. The buttons are solid, they dont feel cheap like on the psp 1000, 2000, 3000 series. Analog stick is perfected. I have a tons of games and demos on it already. it has a built in 16 gb memory. If psp games are like 200 to 700 MBs....You are talking about a lot of games on the go. And it doesnt have UMDs!! which is wonderful I couldnt imagine carrying like 10 games with me to work LOL

oh and i get about 5 hours of battery life, with the brightest screen possible and medium volume with headphones. You can adjust the brightness of your screen.

PSP Go is awesome dude. Its definitely the best for any type of travel situation. wstfld

I too own a PSP Go and simply love it.

It is small enough to actually fit in your pocket. I find the controls to be MUCH better than the old PSP (slim included). The volume gets much louder. PLUS...I don't have to drag a bunch of UMD's around all over the place.

The PSP looked dead, but the combination of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, ModNation Racers, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta is simply too much to pass up. Those are 3 rock solid AAA titles right there.

On a side note, I have found that most PSP Go owners actually love the hardware. Most of the haters don't even own one.

The games are more expensive. I will concede that point. Sony needs to shape up their upkeep on the PS Store for the PSP.

The pause feature is absolutely brilliant on this model.

I have pre-ordered the Big boss Bundle...Im really excited to get it..... Here is what it looks like if some of you were wondering

On a side note, the PSP Go looks like a sophisticated piece of modern hardware.

The older PSP just looks like a goofy toy jutting out of your pocket. You're not going to see any self respecting adult playing the MGS PSP on the train on the work to Wall Street.

On a side note, the PSP Go looks like a sophisticated piece of modern hardware.

The older PSP just looks like a goofy toy jutting out of your pocket. You're not going to see any self respecting adult playing the MGS PSP on the train on the work to Wall Street.

The_X_Factor_9

I reserved the BBB the day after it was announced. The System, Peace Walker, 4 gig mem stick, AND a case? If I were you I'd do the same. It's not like I don't see some of the benefits of the Go--the smaller form factor and supposedly the screen, while a tad smaller, is a just a tad higher quality. My main reason for not liking the go come down to a few things:

-I have problems with "flip" type devices. Every cell phone I've ever had that had to flip or slide open in some fancy way has not lasted long. I'm not saying the Go isn't constructed in a quality manner, its just that its made of plastic and metal and there is bound to be wear and tear--thats only normal.

-While its smaller, it still just a tad to big(and expensive) for me to just toss it in a pocket and forget about it. So, I'd still end up getting a case for it. If not for that reason, I'd get one to protect the screen, which would in part make it too big to put in a pocket--making a bag necessary, just like the 3000 model.

-I don't trust DD. If i'm spending 20-40 on a game, I need more proof of purchase. I understand that there is some level of PoP, but in buying a portable, its something I will use YEARS from purchase. I still use a Game Boy Color from time to time. Who is to say that at some point the whole PSN is abandoned? It might seem unlikely, but its certainly possible. What if I have 12 games on my Go, and five years later the drive dies? How do I fix that? What if sony stops supplying repairs for the unit at some point.

I too own a PSP Go and simply love it.

It is small enough to actually fit in your pocket. I find the controls to be MUCH better than the old PSP (slim included). The volume gets much louder. PLUS...I don't have to drag a bunch of UMD's around all over the place.

The PSP looked dead, but the combination of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, ModNation Racers, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta is simply too much to pass up. Those are 3 rock solid AAA titles right there.

On a side note, I have found that most PSP Go owners actually love the hardware. Most of the haters don't even own one.

The games are more expensive. I will concede that point. Sony needs to shape up their upkeep on the PS Store for the PSP.

The pause feature is absolutely brilliant on this model.

On a side note, the PSP Go looks like a sophisticated piece of modern hardware.

The older PSP just looks like a goofy toy jutting out of your pocket. You're not going to see any self respecting adult playing the MGS PSP on the train on the work to Wall Street.

PLUS...I don't have to drag a bunch of UMD's around all over the place.

The_X_Factor_9

You make it seem like carrying around an extra UMD or two is such a hassle.

On a side note, the PSP Go looks like a sophisticated piece of modern hardware.

The older PSP just looks like a goofy toy jutting out of your pocket. You're not going to see any self respecting adult playing the MGS PSP on the train on the work to Wall Street.

Get the big boss bundle, I might pre order this when I pick up my copy of red dead redemption.

If I were you i'd get the PSP 3000. As others have said the Go is downloaded games ONLY. The 3000 can play any PSP game and you can download games and put them on a memory stick. The fact that you already have a PSP (and I would assume UMD games) this is definitely the one I would recommend. Yes you can buy a 16Gb stick for the 3000 but they're not cheap. Besides the Big Boss PSP looks sweet.

I'm thinking of getting the Go, I have a PSP 2000 already but I never take it anywhere cause its too big. I also noticed some games were actually cheaper to download. And having games saved onto the hardrive is a lot more convient. As of now I only have a 1GB memory card. Anything else Go owners have to say about the system?

I'm thinking of getting the Go, I have a PSP 2000 already but I never take it anywhere cause its too big. I also noticed some games were actually cheaper to download. And having games saved onto the hardrive is a lot more convient. As of now I only have a 1GB memory card. Anything else Go owners have to say about the system?

Zidaneski

I too own a PSP Go and simply love it.

It is small enough to actually fit in your pocket. I find the controls to be MUCH better than the old PSP (slim included). The volume gets much louder. PLUS...I don't have to drag a bunch of UMD's around all over the place.

The PSP looked dead, but the combination of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, ModNation Racers, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta is simply too much to pass up. Those are 3 rock solid AAA titles right there.

On a side note, I have found that most PSP Go owners actually love the hardware. Most of the haters don't even own one.

The games are more expensive. I will concede that point. Sony needs to shape up their upkeep on the PS Store for the PSP.

The pause feature is absolutely brilliant on this model.

The_X_Factor_9

im getting the big boss psp

psp go is not worth buying IMO since its basically a gimped psp 3000

I am going to be purchasing the green 3000. I just love that color! :)

It will be PSP #5. :D

I am going to be purchasing the green 3000. I just love that color! :)

It will be PSP #5. :D

mralspsp

psp go doesnt play UMD which means $ucks :P

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I'm thinking of getting the Go, I have a PSP 2000 already but I never take it anywhere cause its too big. I also noticed some games were actually cheaper to download. And having games saved onto the hardrive is a lot more convient. As of now I only have a 1GB memory card. Anything else Go owners have to say about the system?

wstfld

Thanks, I did wind up getting the go and the size is a big improvement, its perfect for taking it on the road. I haven't even used my 2000 since I got it. Resume feature rocks. Why doesn't everything have this feature!?