Thinking about a PSP, but...

Hey there,

I am thinking about picking up a PSP today, but I am torn between a PSP go and a normal PSP system. I like the portability of the Go and the fact that it is tiny and I could carry it pretty much anywhere and being able to carry my entire library of games everywhere, but I hear mixed reviews about that system compared to the 3000 series. What are some of the major pros, and cons of each type of PSP system, and what would you recommend would be the best investment for the long run? Thanks!

I'd get the PSP 3000 if I were you. The GO is awful. You can't play any UMDs on it, small screen, only has 16GB of internal memory, expensive, and you have to go online to buy games for it. The 3000 you can replace your memory sticks, bigger screen, cheaper, can play UMDs, can buy games off PSN for it, and it has a built in mic for skype chat.

Get the 3000, Sony made a huge mistake in releasing the GO.

I'd get the PSP 3000 if I were you. The GO is awful. You can't play any UMDs on it, small screen, only has 16GB of internal memory, expensive, and you have to go online to buy games for it. The 3000 you can replace your memory sticks, bigger screen, cheaper, can play UMDs, can buy games off PSN for it, and it has a built in mic for skype chat.

Get the 3000, Sony made a huge mistake in releasing the GO.

amari24

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I'd get the PSP 3000 if I were you. The GO is awful. You can't play any UMDs on it, small screen, only has 16GB of internal memory, expensive, and you have to go online to buy games for it. The 3000 you can replace your memory sticks, bigger screen, cheaper, can play UMDs, can buy games off PSN for it, and it has a built in mic for skype chat.

Get the 3000, Sony made a huge mistake in releasing the GO.

topher78714

I got a PSP Go and i lvoe it i would hate to carry around the monster PSP 3000. The PSP Go is amazing IMO and i would reccomend it.

I prefer the Go for these reasons...

1. UMD's are on their way out. If you're planning to upgrade to the NGP, any UMD's you buy will not transfer over.

2. On the contrary, anything you download to the PSP Go will transfer over, including PS1 classics, minis, and PSP games.

3. The Go is more portable, has a longer battery life, is quieter, has a brighter (albeit smaller) screen, a better D-pad, and you don't have to carry UMD's around anymore.

4. The Go has bluetooth, so if you wanted, you could play games with a Dualshock 3.

I'd break it down this way. If you're planning on getting the NGP on launch day or shortly after, I would buy the Go now to tide you over. If you aren't planning on getting the NGP within the first year, I would get a PSP-3000. Just realize that unless you are planning on using both systems, trade in values of the PSP 3000 and UMD's themselves will completely tank.

I prefer the Go for these reasons...

1. UMD's are on their way out. If you're planning to upgrade to the NGP, any UMD's you buy will not transfer over.

2. On the contrary, anything you download to the PSP Go will transfer over, including PS1 ****cs, minis, and PSP games.

3. The Go is more portable, has a longer battery life, is quieter, has a brighter (albeit smaller) screen, a better D-pad, and you don't have to carry UMD's around anymore.

4. The Go has bluetooth, so if you wanted, you could play games with a Dualshock 3.

I'd break it down this way. If you're planning on getting the NGP on launch day or shortly after, I would buy the Go now to tide you over. If you aren't planning on getting the NGP within the first year, I would get a PSP-3000. Just realize that unless you are planning on using both systems, trade in values of the PSP 3000 and UMD's themselves will completely tank.

IWAOlympus

Not in the games I've played. It's really not *THAT* much smaller. People just like to be picky about it.

Not in the games I've played. It's really not *THAT* much smaller. People just like to be picky about it.

IWAOlympus

The UMDs might be a clunky to carry around, but physical UMD games can frequently be bought much more cheaply than their digital versions (Amazon.com frequently has some good deals on PSP UMD games). However, I don't think you'll be able to use UMDs with the NGP.

You DEFINITELY won't be able to use a UMD with the PSP.

[QUOTE="IWAOlympus"]

Not in the games I've played. It's really not *THAT* much smaller. People just like to be picky about it.

topher78714

I suspect there *might* be a price drop coming on the PSP Go very soon. Today is the day that the three free game vouchers (Little Big Planet, Socom, and Ratchet and Clank) expire. When those go away, I can see the price of the PSP dropping to $169 or maybe as low as $149.

If you want those free games though, you'd better run out and get yourself a PSP Go today and activate it in time!!

You DEFINITELY won't be able to use a UMD with the PSP.

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[QUOTE="IWAOlympus"]

Not in the games I've played. It's really not *THAT* much smaller. People just like to be picky about it.

IWAOlympus

I suspect there *might* be a price drop coming on the PSP Go very soon. Today is the day that the three free game vouchers (Little Big Planet, Socom, and Ratchet and Clank) expire. When those go away, I can see the price of the PSP dropping to $169 or maybe as low as $149.

If you want those free games though, you'd better run out and get yourself a PSP Go today and activate it in time!!

I would get the 3000, i got alot of my psp games for under $10 so i think it's the better option if you want lots of cheap games, if you prefer portability then get the GO. It all depend's on what you prefer!

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You DEFINITELY won't be able to use a UMD with the PSP.

[QUOTE="topher78714"] Maybe I'll look into both if the store has them in stock. I like the sound of the Go, but the price is kinda a big thing for me. I mean I am going to Trade in a DSi XL in hopes of bringing it down some, but we will have to see.

topher78714

I suspect there *might* be a price drop coming on the PSP Go very soon. Today is the day that the three free game vouchers (Little Big Planet, Socom, and Ratchet and Clank) expire. When those go away, I can see the price of the PSP dropping to $169 or maybe as low as $149.

If you want those free games though, you'd better run out and get yourself a PSP Go today and activate it in time!!

When I did it, I signed into my PSN account on the PSP Go, and they sent me the vouchers in an e-mail a few days later. I'm guessing if you can show Sony your receipt saying that you bought the PSP Go on 3/31, they'd give you the vouchers. If they don't, that kind of sucks. Hopefully it works out though.

You should get a regular psp. You can't play all the games on psp Go since not all companies released the games digitally. Plus, you can get some good deals on UMD games from gamestop when they have their used game sales.

Just out of curiosity, other than the Kingdom Hearts games, what games can't you download that are any good?

Just out of curiosity, other than the Kingdom Hearts games, what games can't you download that are any good?

IWAOlympus

FFVII Crisis Core, Mega Man Powered Up, and the Star Ocean remakes are among the games I've noticed are unavailable. This being said, I'm quite happy with my PSP Go, and have found plenty of games that have been quite good. My only real complaint with the system is that the L/R buttons are awkward to use. Based on the layout of the PSP 3000 this problem is probably less significant for it.

Wow... I just assumed Crisis Core was there. I never actually checked. That's a pretty huge bummer...

Wow... I just assumed Crisis Core was there. I never actually checked. That's a pretty huge bummer...

IWAOlympus

In the end, it all depends on what you're going to use your PSP for and what you care about for gaming systems.

PSP GO, you can't put UMDs in it. Which may not be a problem for you, since you likely don't already have any physical PSP games. But for people who do have UMDs and old PSP games, well, why should we have to pay more money for a game we already have? Additionally, physical games can actually be bargained for, maybe even wait it out for a while and find it for $5 in a Hastings bargain bin; downloadable games, the prices are set and will only decrease when Sony wants them to decrease. And while PSP games are small (1.17 GB) and the PSP GO has 16 GB, you need to factor in how many games do you want? And don't forget to save some room for your game saves.

I got a PSP Go and i lvoe it i would hate to carry around the monster PSP 3000. The PSP Go is amazing IMO and i would reccomend it.

Wolfetan

people always mention the smaller screen but fail to mention it retains the same screen resolution thus making the graphics look crisper. massive + if you ask me....just sucks if your eye sight does!lewisg1212

You should get a regular psp. You can't play all the games on psp Go since not all companies released the games digitally. Plus, you can get some good deals on UMD games from gamestop when they have their used game sales.

soulless4now

Got to Gamestop has their having a deal where u buy PSP Core bundle and get little big planet for free. Also God Of War:GOS is on sale for $19.99. PSPGo doesnt support UMD.PSP107

I think it is until April 24th, but it could be just this week.

I think it is until April 24th, but it could be just this week.

IWAOlympus

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I think it is until April 24th, but it could be just this week.

PSP107

Good choice. I understand why people don't like the Go and why it isn't good for them, but I really enjoy it. It fits my needs really well.

I had the PSP go and I have the 3000, I loved the Go at first with the 16 gb of memory. That was before my 160 gb iPod, I would use that as my "media hub". The only bad thing was although I had my PS 1 games with me, NO UMD'S!!!!!! So, I gave my Go to my girlfriend. It was too small for my hands, plus I wanted UMD's. So if you want a "media center" get a go, becasue you can transfer you stuff to your NGP later. But if you want a system with cheap games get the 3000, you can get cheap games for like $15 at gamestop.

I would go with the PSP 3000. I love my PSP and sure it's a bit noisy but I personally believe that the Go is really uncomfortable to hold. I also think that it's a nuisance that you have to download all of your games onto the Go, while, on the other hand, the PSP 3000 can play UMDs AND download games from the playstation network.

I would go with the PSP 3000. I love my PSP and sure it's a bit noisy but I personally believe that the Go is really uncomfortable to hold. I also think that it's a nuisance that you have to download all of your games onto the Go, while, on the other hand, the PSP 3000 can play UMDs AND download games from the playstation network.

I would get the 3000, i got alot of my psp games for under $10 so i think it's the better option if you want lots of cheap games, if you prefer portability then get the GO. It all depend's on what you prefer!

hyperjj3000

I had the PSP go and I have the 3000, I loved the Go at first with the 16 gb of memory. That was before my 160 gb iPod, I would use that as my "media hub". The only bad thing was although I had my PS 1 games with me, NO UMD'S!!!!!! So, I gave my Go to my girlfriend. It was too small for my hands, plus I wanted UMD's. So if you want a "media center" get a go, becasue you can transfer you stuff to your NGP later. But if you want a system with cheap games get the 3000, you can get cheap games for like $15 at gamestop.

OmegaAK47

I would get the 3000, i got alot of my psp games for under $10 so i think it's the better option if you want lots of cheap games, if you prefer portability then get the GO. It all depend's on what you prefer!

I think it's interesting how many people think the Go is uncomfortable. I have larger than average hands, and it fits me perfectly. Everyone is different...

I think it's interesting how many people think the Go is uncomfortable. I have larger than average hands, and it fits me perfectly. Everyone is different...

IWAOlympus

I think it's interesting how many people think the Go is uncomfortable. I have larger than average hands, and it fits me perfectly. Everyone is different...

well psp 3000 can download the games to and still play umd so i d say go for it

What psp has the best battery life? the 2000 or the 3000. That is a big factor for me

What psp has the best battery life? the 2000 or the 3000. That is a big factor for me

fadeetoblackk

Both are better than the 1000 and downloadable games last way longer than the UMD copies.

I would go with the PSP 3000. I love my PSP and sure it's a bit noisy but I personally believe that the Go is really uncomfortable to hold. I also think that it's a nuisance that you have to download all of your games onto the Go, while, on the other hand, the PSP 3000 can play UMDs AND download games from the playstation network.

crrdbest

Imagine being able to get a new game the second it comes out without leaving your bedroom? If Sony would lower the average price to 25 bucks for a new game. They would have the online thing onlock!! Say PSN was to release a new AAA game 12 ET...and you didnt have to go toa store to get it.

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Both are better than the 1000 and downloadable games last way longer than the UMD copies.

Coolyfett

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I would go with the PSP 3000. I love my PSP and sure it's a bit noisy but I personally believe that the Go is really uncomfortable to hold. I also think that it's a nuisance that you have to download all of your games onto the Go, while, on the other hand, the PSP 3000 can play UMDs AND download games from the playstation network.

Coolyfett

Imagine being able to get a new game the second it comes out without leaving your bedroom? If Sony would lower the average price to 25 bucks for a new game. They would have the online thing onlock!! Say PSN was to release a new AAA game 12 ET...and you didnt have to go toa store to get it.

I have the GO and 3000 and haven't touched my 3000 since getting the Go. So much more portable and my downloaded games will stay on PSN and be available for the NGP. Get the GO.

I have the GO and 3000 and haven't touched my 3000 since getting the Go. So much more portable and my downloaded games will stay on PSN and be available for the NGP. Get the GO.

drufeous

(Bold) The same thing with me. I sold my 3000 after getting the Go.

im not against the psp go. but go for psp 3000 or save your money for the NGP. sony will halt the operations of the psp go as in the game news

yess i got 3000 one and i'm satisfied