Should I get a PSP now or wait for the NGP later?

I have wanted a PSP for a LONG time now and I am still questioning if I should get one. They are now $130 so not that expensive plus the games are really cheap. PSPs are really cool and have some cool features like skype and you can stream videos from your PS3 to your PSP. Should I get a PSP or wait for the NGP? The NGP will have a lot of awesome features and built in cameras (EXTRA ANALOG STICK!)but it will be more money and the games will cost more plus if I want 3G I will have to pay monthly for it. What should I do?

Okay, I mean, I don't have a lot of money so I would have to work to earn money to get the PSP (not too hard) and the NGp isn't that far off, time goes by too fast. I just think if I get a PSP now, will I have enough money to get the NGP later (I don't have a job).

If you have waited this long to get a PSP. $130.00 brand new is a good as it gets. I originally paid $400.00 when PSP launched (back then they had per made bundle with games/movies etc) But that was way back in 2005.

If you waited until 2011 to get a PSP now is a good time since the games are now cheaper, Since NGP is on the way.

I'll expect to pay another $400.00 for NGP. Or you could save your money and put it toward NGP because it will be expensive.

Man, i was thinking the same but..i need the 3DS lol. But with a 3DS being around £200 i reckon Sony will be trying to keep it low to actually compete this time with Nintendo. I understand with all the technology it would be expensive but more so than a PS3 would get people thinking "that dont make sense" Sony cant make the same mistake they made with the PSP. More on topic lol if Dissidia has a bundle i "MIGHT" get it, but its unlikely since the 3DS and my unsecure income.

I think now is the perfect time to get a psp. The 3000 model is a really good device in terms of size, battery length, weight, speed, etc. The number of games is large, with a whole bunch of hidden gems. The psp is one of the more underrated platforms imo. Your local game store will probably have tons of used psp games you can pick up for very little. The playstation store is perfect for finding games, you may have a hard time finding in your local store. The psp is the best jrpg system in existince, and if thats your thing youll love the titles. ITs cheap as well, $130 for core (i bought the mgs bundle at gamestop for $150 which is actually cheaper than everywhere else). SO i say b uy a psp now, and wait a couple of years until sony makes revisions on the ngp launch.

i just got a psp go and i love it. all my games bought on psn will transfer over to ngp. im actually going to use it as my portable psone gaming platform. if money is a factor id save it for ngp. you should pre order your ngp now and start saving up.

i was in the same place you were. i never had a psp and then the price drop got me thinking. I just picked mine up today and got lucky and found the god of war ghost of sparta bundle for $160. I say go for it

If i had to guess the NGP can't be lower than $300. When the PSP launched 6 years ago the bundle with accessories was $299 - $350. Will you have that much by the end of the year? We're talking almost 10 months from now. Don't forget that games will most likely cost $40-50 each. If you have other portables to keep you busy for the rest of the year then you can wait. Other wise i would get a PSP now and enjoy all the great games for the rest of the year. Who knows there might be a trade in promotion for the PSP when NGP comes out.gokuofheaven

I had the PSP at launch as well and only towards the past few months has value started fading but, only really on the new game side (movies, music, etc is still superb). Also, the actual PSP retail price (originally) was $249.99 and the PSP bundle did come with all the power cables, heaphones+control, pouch, memory stick, etc. Accessories outside of the bundle would have been supplemental.

Speaking to the topic's author, it is your money that you want to spend it on. There are two modes of thought: buying a handheld console now that has been established in game and input vs waiting for a handheld console that offers far greater game and input potential. It is a matter of balancing patience and going with wise economic decisions.

Money always should always be spent wisely.

I have found out that if I sell my DSi and ALL of my games with it, plus the money I have, I have enough for a PSP-3000 preowned and a PSN card at least, let alone a PSP-1000 or 2000 because I just want to start downloading some games for when the NGP comes out, still a good idea? What are the differences between the systems (1000, 2000, 3000)?

I have found out that if I sell my DSi and ALL of my games with it, plus the money I have, I have enough for a PSP-3000 preowned and a PSN card at least, let alone a PSP-1000 or 2000 because I just want to start downloading some games for when the NGP comes out, still a good idea? What are the differences between the systems (1000, 2000, 3000)?

Hammstray

If it's just for downloading off of the PSN store than, downloading Media Go is the cheapest solution. It is a great programme. The only set back is that installing it might take 10-20 minuets (depending on computer speed). That's about it. You can probably log in with your account right now and start buying and downloading stuff.

PSP 3k is basically the newest, thinnest and better display of all PSP's besides the PSP Go.

I have wanted a PSP for a LONG time now and I am still questioning if I should get one. They are now $130 so not that expensive plus the games are really cheap. PSPs are really cool and have some cool features like skype and you can stream videos from your PS3 to your PSP. Should I get a PSP or wait for the NGP? The NGP will have a lot of awesome features and built in cameras (EXTRA ANALOG STICK!)but it will be more money and the games will cost more plus if I want 3G I will have to pay monthly for it. What should I do?

Hammstray

go on wait!!! it is worth to wait!!

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I have found out that if I sell my DSi and ALL of my games with it, plus the money I have, I have enough for a PSP-3000 preowned and a PSN card at least, let alone a PSP-1000 or 2000 because I just want to start downloading some games for when the NGP comes out, still a good idea? What are the differences between the systems (1000, 2000, 3000)?

wakefulness

If it's just for downloading off of the PSN store than, downloading Media Go is the cheapest solution. It is a great programm. The only set back is that installing it might take 10-20 minuets (depending on computer speed). That's about it. You can probably log in with your account right now and start buying and downloading stuff.

PSP 3k is basically the newest, thinnest and better display of all PSPs besides the PSP Go.

Don't forget, your also going to need to buy a memory card. If it's going to be more than just a few games you'll probably need at least an 8 gb stick.

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I have found out that if I sell my DSi and ALL of my games with it, plus the money I have, I have enough for a PSP-3000 preowned and a PSN card at least, let alone a PSP-1000 or 2000 because I just want to start downloading some games for when the NGP comes out, still a good idea? What are the differences between the systems (1000, 2000, 3000)?

lensflare15

If it's just for downloading off of the PSN store than, downloading Media Go is the cheapest solution. It is a great programme. The only set back is that installing it might take 10-20 minuets (depending on computer speed). That's about it. You can probably log in with your account right now and start buying and downloading stuff.

PSP 3k is basically the newest, thinnest and better display of all PSP's besides the PSP Go.

Don't forget, your also going to need to buy a memory card. If it's going to be more than just a few games you'll probably need at least an 8 gb stick.

Only if downloading games. The original 512 or 256MB the core pack came with sufficed for game saves, music and, some media. The trick was getting the most out it and switching crucial files between the card and another hub of memory. A few hundred MB's would have easily been enough if managed correctly. The same rule applies to games as the most they would be is 1.8GB so, a 2GB card would be more than enough on average.

It takes a bit of balancing with memory but, not everything needs to be expensive if managed in the right manner.

you should deff get a psp. theres not a great game library but there are a few that are deff needed to be played

If you're the collecting sort and like physical media, go for the psp. If you don't mind downloading psp games and playing straight from memory, wait for the ngp.

Well having had one since launch ( including an upgrade to a 3000 ) I finally got rid of mine and am saving the money for the NGP. Why did I do this now? Well firstly I got more for it now than I predict I will in 6 months time, secondly I have completed all the games I have for it ( or got bored with them ) and there is nothing out or coming soon that excites me so.......

Having said that, anyone who has never had one has a great oppurtunity to pick one up fairly cheap with an awesome back catalogue of games to choose from :P

I have been thinking and consulting with many and I am probably just going to sell my DSi now because prices are going to shoot down when the 3DS comes out on the 25th and then save up for the NGP because I can probably last a couple of months with only my iPad, right?

I got a psp 2 years ago because I really wanted to play Dissidia and Final Fantasy VII - Crisis Core but to tell you now I still like my psp:D and don't regret it but once you get the old console and the new one comes out its gonna be pretty you will start to regret it when you see people walking around with their NGP boasting while you just got a psp:cry: but if your like me and money is a problem and you don't care about having the latest console than go ahead and buy the PSP. The best Portable Handheld released so far.

And Yes you probably should trade in your ds but most stores like GAME only give you store credit which you have to use on that day.

The PSP

The NGP will be £275-£350

The PSP

The NGP will be £275-£350

mattamomo

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The PSP

The NGP will be £275-£350

Hammstray

its a guess, but considering recent trends it seems like a good estimate

the psp was very expensive when it game out, and this is much more advanced and expensive

I say get it now. Instant gratification > waiting.

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The PSP

The NGP will be £275-£350

Hammstray

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The PSP

The NGP will be £275-£350

LustForSoul

I would get one now, I love my psp and the games on it. Waiting doesn't seem like a good idea because if you don't buy a PSP will you really save that money towards a NGP or just spend it on other stuff anyways.:roll:

The PSP is great right now, I just got a new one around Christmas I wish I would have waited into now to get it cheaper tho. Games are really cheap too.

Buy a used PSP Go off ebay for cheap. With a PSPGo all the games you buy are from Playstation network.Then all the games you buy can be transferred over from your PSN account to the NGP.

NGP is going to be over $300 and is not coming out for atleast 8 more months. You could be dead by then! Andits possible to get a PSP for$80 on ebay. In my opinion, don't wait.

LOL thats a good point, you might be almost dead by then! You never know what tomororw may bring so enjoy life today.

LOL thats a good point, you might be almost dead by then! You never know what tomororw may bring so enjoy life today.

mvirata

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LOL thats a good point, you might be almost dead by then! You never know what tomororw may bring so enjoy life today.

Granpire

LOL thats a good point, you might be almost dead by then! You never know what tomororw may bring so enjoy life today.

LOL thats a good point, you might be almost dead by then! You never know what tomororw may bring so enjoy life today.

mvirata