Is there any reasons to buy? and what games would suit me?

Ok, recently, my friend gave me a gift card that would basically buy me a PSP and a couple games, but I don't really know if i want it so much. Ive been a PC gamer for a while, and i do own a 360, but i was wondering what exactly the PsP has to offer for a person like me. I really barely play shooter games, and i Love fighters rpgs and a 2d side-scrollers (mario, megaman, etc.), but even then, I don't know where to start looking from. Can someone suggest some good games? and is there any reason to pick up a PSP as opposed to an IPOD or something else (DS)? also, how big can the memory stick get?

Star Ocean Series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW4qP5wriYA&fmt=18

Tales of the World RM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD2pu7hqoR8&fmt=18

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u5vH3gZXBA&fmt=18

Megaman Powered UP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9azaXM0QC3M&fmt=18(gameplay is actually much faster)

Crisis Core Final fantasy

Valkyrie Profile

tons more but I am to lazy to list them :)

I love PC games, especially the series with fantasy settings. I'd reccomend Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and especially the upcoming Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days which has so much more to offer gameplay-wise. Star Ocean: First Departure and Second Evolution have a skill system that you may like, and the ability to recruit various characters. The games give you options, which is what I love about PC RPG's. Others I would reccomend are the Metal Gear Acid series, which is great if you like strategy, and whether you like shooters or not. I don't like shooters myself, I love the Metal Gear Acid series for it's options as well.

Other good choices are:

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy, Great graphics along with some good music sometimes and Materia Fusion can be fun

Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, a platformer spin-off of the Disgaea series

Lumines 2, great music and very fun puzzle gameplay

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite when it's released soon, great game if you like the MMORPG feel of free-roaming games

Just remember to stay open-minded instead of picky about the games you play and you'll have a blast with this system! :)

only you know the answer to your questiom- Smokey the Bear

Ok, recently, my friend gave me a gift card that would basically buy me a PSP and a couple games, but I don't really know if i want it so much. Ive been a PC gamer for a while, and i do own a 360, but i was wondering what exactly the PsP has to offer for a person like me. I really barely play shooter games, and i Love fighters rpgs and a 2d side-scrollers (mario, megaman, etc.), but even then, I don't know where to start looking from. Can someone suggest some good games? and is there any reason to pick up a PSP as opposed to an IPOD or something else (DS)? also, how big can the memory stick get?

Aslyum_Beast

you can't compare pc and xbox 360 games with psp games. they are like apples and oranges. psp offers mobility and freedom to take games with you which concole or pc won't offer. if you like 2d side scrollers and rpg's psp has a ton of them. i am sure DS has a ton too. first thing you ask yourself is do you need a hand held or are you satisfied with console/pc gaming. 2nd thing you need to do is research on the videos of gameplay some of the games people are listing here and compare it with DS gameplay videos and see which one you prefer.

here are some RPG games and 2d-side scrollers i had fun with for the psp:

rpg: crisis core(you won't get anything close to crisis core for the DS), valkyrie profile lenneth, kingdom of paradise, marvel ultimate alliance, xmen legends 2 jeanne d'arc, final fantasy war of the lions, and others that are listed above

2d-side scrollers: castlevania dracula x chrnoicles(3 games in one), prinny can i really be hero, metal slug anthology (5 or 6 games in one umd game), hammering hero (not that good), gradius collection (2d side scrolling space fighter)

on a side note, catlevania also has symphony of the night which is a 2d side scrolling game with rpg elements to it.

since i am a psp fan i would ofcourse recommend getting a psp because i can enjoy all genre of games, 2d as well as 3d.

the psp is probably not for you with a lack of all the games you look for tekken dark resurection, mortal combat,and final fantasy crisis core, would probably be your best bet if you were going to get one.

I'll suppose you like WoW(your image), if you're a hardcore RPG player, and like anime at least a little, i suggest you get Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, it's the ultimate grinding game, then, if you like it, get Disgaea 2 which is coming out in a few months.

Though i haven't played it yet, i've heard it's a pretty good game, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, it's and RPG witth side-scrolling action.

Also, if you just want 2d-side scrollers, i recommend Prinny: Can i really be the hero?, Ultimate Ghost 'n Goblins, Patapon and any of the Megamans, you should also try Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles.

holy crap! your friend basically GAVE you a $250 gift card!! DANG YOU ARE LUCKY!! anyway, yes a psp is worth it if you were just given 250 bucks:

• Final Fantasy Series (Especially Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII) (RPG)
• Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution (RPG)
• Megaman, I forgot what the names were called, but there are 2 megaman games that are both 2d side scrollers (2D Sidescroller)
• Prinny: Can I really be the Hero? (2D Sidescroller)
• Tekkan: Dark Ressurection (Fighting)
• Dissidia: Final Fantasy (The only Fighting genre final fantasy game, however, it isnt out yet, it is only out in Japan, plus, we dont even know if it will be good or not)(Fighting)

Uh...for now thats all I can think of, but dont worry, these arent all the options, there are still many many more games you will like

And about the memory sticks, the biggest I have actually seen is 100 GB, but it is extremely rare. But the biggest I have seen them sell in a store is 8 GB.