PSPgo, really as bad as people say?

So I was thinking about getting a used one of these for a while now and because they're pretty cheap. I was just wondering if they're really as bad as people say they are because it seems like the only argument people have against them is that the go is download only which doesnt bother me really and if that really is the only thing I see no reason to not to get one. So I was basicly wondering what you guys think about the go(if you've had one) or if I should just go with an older version of the PSP.

I find them to be more uncomfortable to use then other PSPs, but that's my only complaint.

I didn't like it. It's too small and only downloaded games, no umd.

But that's my opinion...

I would try 1 out, the only way to know for sure. When I did I didn't like the analog placement or how far away the shoulder buttons felt.

Well, since it's used, I expect it to be really cheap, then go for it. If there's one of the thousand series that is used though and is cheaper, that's a MUCH better choice. The PSPGo was just Sony's attempt at revitalizating the system, all the titles that came with it can be played on any other PSP model, so there's nothing special about it, except for the lack of UMDs.

Mm. Probably just going to get a 3k now, was lookin around the PS Store earlier at the PSP games and didn't see KH: Birth by Sleep on there. Looked up why and Square-Enix said they had no plans to release a digital copy. Sooo yeah. I need my Kingdom Hearts. So 3k it is(probably) :D

Mm. Probably just going to get a 3k now, was lookin around the PS Store earlier at the PSP games and didn't see KH: Birth by Sleep on there. Looked up why and Square-Enix said they had no plans to release a digital copy. Sooo yeah. I need my Kingdom Hearts. So 3k it is(probably) :D

ironblood030

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Mm. Probably just going to get a 3k now, was lookin around the PS Store earlier at the PSP games and didn't see KH: Birth by Sleep on there. Looked up why and Square-Enix said they had no plans to release a digital copy. Sooo yeah. I need my Kingdom Hearts. So 3k it is(probably) :D

Victorious_Fize

Thanks ^__^

Thing is, it serves a niech audience...if you a part of that audience, and want what it offers than its a great systemdarkspineslayer

^^^ this

I personlly own one and yes I believe it boo boo that games can be more expensive on the PSN but then again just keep an eye open. I also plan on getting a Vita so everything will be moved over to that device from my current psp so I dont have to carry both around.

Mm. Probably just going to get a 3k now, was lookin around the PS Store earlier at the PSP games and didn't see KH: Birth by Sleep on there. Looked up why and Square-Enix said they had no plans to release a digital copy. Sooo yeah. I need my Kingdom Hearts. So 3k it is(probably) :D

ironblood030

It's not all that bad... But it took away physical games and cost more. Not a great deal imo.

The one nice thing about the Go is that it's a bit smaller. The whole thing is about the size of a regular PSP's screen or about the size of an iPhone or other larger smart phone. I chose to go w/ a PSP 3000 and I'm happy with it but the thing just doesn't fit in pocket so I gotta bring a bag or something if I want to take it w/ me.

I don't think there is anything wrong with them as such and if you are happy to pay rip-off PSN prices for games and not have the full back catalog available then nothing wrong with them at all.

Probabaly just me but it looks very fragile too.

The smaller form factor and placement of the Analog nub right next to the D-pad make the PSP Go uncorfortable.

I don't think there is anything wrong with them as such and if you are happy to pay rip-off PSN prices for games and not have the full back catalog available then nothing wrong with them at all.

SadPSPAddict

I was about to say the same thing, there's no UMD drive for it and you would be paying full price on games from the PSN store. Unlike retail stores you get the games on UMD half the price you would pay on the store

sony makes really dumb decisions... like they could have made a UMD converter so u can put the umds on the pspGO but they didnt because there scared of the games being pirated.. wtf?? i mean its already pirated no matter what you do people are going to hack your systems and steal your games. also i love how sony releases the damn thing and 2 years after that there is a new portable system!! TheSlyCooper

I have the Go and I got it because it got pretty annoying carrying the big PSP around along with the games. I love the size and it even has some useful features that the regular PSPs don't have. I also didn't want to have to keep buying memory cards and then switch them constantly to play different games. Ultimately I knew UMDs had to be done away with eventually so another big reason why I got the go and I'm glad i did.

I have the Go and I got it because it got pretty annoying carrying the big PSP around along with the games. I love the size and it even has some useful features that the regular PSPs don't have. I also didn't want to have to keep buying memory cards and then switch them constantly to play different games. Ultimately I knew UMDs had to be done away with eventually so another big reason why I got the go and I'm glad i did.

Zidaneski

This. A normal PSP just isn't portable or that comfortable bringing out to public (for me at least). The Go is a lot smaller, fits perfectly in any of my pockets, and is just a much sleeker device. I love the internal storage, and how beautiful the screen is.

Problem is that Sony messed up big time on the pricing. That gave everyone a bad taste in their mouths and many gamers refused to give this a chance. If you can pick this up for under $100 (like I did) its a great deal.

It matters how much you play your PSP outside your house.