why the hate on psp go?

whats so bad bout it?

Overpriced. No UMD drive.

Overpriced. No UMD drive.

XXI_World

[QUOTE="XXI_World"]

Overpriced. No UMD drive.

MAILER_DAEMON

Its not that bad for people who haven't had a PSP before I was thinking about getting one just don't know what a color i should get black or white.....

Functionally stunted compared to a PSP 3000 and an equivalent size memory card, and more expensive. Doubly so as memory stick adapters and cheaper brands are plentiful compared to their new proprietary garbage.

It also has a smaller screen, more awkward controls, and you're forced to pay whatever Sony decides is the going rate for digital downloads and subject yourself to the limitations of 'renting' that content.

On the other hand, it does support bluetooth for headphones where the PSP 3000 doesn't. Maybe that's worth $80 to someone....maybe...

But I hope not.

Sony has got to know all this, and they have to be planning something. Throwing in free downloads of LBP for new purchasers is really desperate, but they need more. They KNOW they need more - their marketshare is disappearing:

Pretty much what everyone else said. I'd had my original PSPfor years and looked to upgrade and went for the 3000 instead. My reasons were:

1. I had a back catalog of games I wouldn't have been able to use on the Go ( unless I re-bought them )
2. Not all games get on the PSN
3. Even games that do can be up to a month later than the UMD's being available in the shops
4. You have to pay the price Sony decide - which has been ( with I think 1 exception here in the UK ) more expensive than the best deal for the UMD version sometimes by as much as £10!

I can understand that someone who'd never had a PSP before and wanted the increased portability would be interested. I have played on a Go and didn't think the button placement was as bad as some people are making out but.......

Functionally stunted compared to a PSP 3000 and an equivalent size memory card, and more expensive. Doubly so as memory stick adapters and cheaper brands are plentiful compared to their new proprietary garbage.

It also has a smaller screen, more awkward controls, and you're forced to pay whatever Sony decides is the going rate for digital downloads and subject yourself to the limitations of 'renting' that content.

On the other hand, it does support bluetooth for headphones where the PSP 3000 doesn't. Maybe that's worth $80 to someone....maybe...

But I hope not.

Sony has got to know all this, and they have to be planning something. Throwing in free downloads of LBP for new purchasers is really desperate, but they need more. They KNOW they need more - their marketshare is disappearing:

DJ_Lae

DJ_Lae

Functionally "stunted." Features 3000 has over Go- UMD drive, built-in microphone Features Go has over 3000- - savestates, blutetooth And "more awkward controls"? Maybe you should try holding one first.LongZhiZi

there are tons of reasons why to hate on it....... but the main thing is you cant play some awesome games on the pspgo that you CAN play on the psp3000. Ace Combat X is a great example. It's one of my favorite psp games, and its only on umd. If Sony could bring MANY MORE games to the PSN (maybe games that arent available in my region or are hard to find) then maybe I'd consider buying more games off there, but so far the DD versions of games just cost more $$$$.....

why pay more for less support? Its like the ps3 that does not have backward compatibility, it doesnt cost MORE than the ps3 that does (discontinued i know). you dont subtract features and then increase prices..... and really Sony is doing a HORRIBLE job at promoting the pspgo. I never see commercials, sales, promotions, or anything that would educate the average person about the psp go. Iphones and the DS have what seems to be a more aggressive advertisement campaign to attract customers....

It's a step backwards. It does nothing that the PSP couldn't do, and it can't do things that the PSP can do. So what's the point of it? 1zenron1

It does do some things that other PSPs can't.... it's fine if you want to say that those things don't matter to you personally, but be honest about their existence.brylram

I didn't realise it did do anything more?

I didn't realise it did do anything more?1zenron1

There are two things that have me really interested in it:

One is the ability to use the home button at any time to save state the game, and then hop back in right where I was when I'm ready to play again. Check that out here. EDIT: I just noticed in one of the comments on that video, that the system will automatically do this if the battery dies while playing.

And the second thing is that it has bluetooth, so I can play it using a ps3 controller, which REALLY interests me because even though it's a portable system I don't stop playing when I get home. Being able to use a controller to play it is something I've always wanted, even before there was any chance of that happening, and I would finally pick up some cables to play it on my tv now.

Its DL-only.

The psp go should not be hates. It just gives gamers Another way to buy/download games on the media go software. The psp go is more stylish then the 3000. just needs better games to download.

It's a step backwards. It does nothing that the PSP couldn't do, and it can't do things that the PSP can do. So what's the point of it? 1zenron1

Its DL-only.

JohnnyWPSP

Pretty much what everyone else said. I'd had my original PSPfor years and looked to upgrade and went for the 3000 instead. My reasons were:

1. I had a back catalog of games I wouldn't have been able to use on the Go ( unless I re-bought them )
2. Not all games get on the PSN
3. Even games that do can be up to a month later than the UMD's being available in the shops
4. You have to pay the price Sony decide - which has been ( with I think 1 exception here in the UK ) more expensive than the best deal for the UMD version sometimes by as much as £10!

I can understand that someone who'd never had a PSP before and wanted the increased portability would be interested. I have played on a Go and didn't think the button placement was as bad as some people are making out but.......

SadPSPAddict

lol I buyed Resistance retribution for 10 EUR in a internet shop in my country. My cheapest buy is family guy the game (not used but new) for 6 EUR In a store in my country. My country is *Belgium*.

Functionally stunted compared to a PSP 3000 and an equivalent size memory card, and more expensive. Doubly so as memory stick adapters and cheaper brands are plentiful compared to their new proprietary garbage.

It also has a smaller screen, more awkward controls, and you're forced to pay whatever Sony decides is the going rate for digital downloads and subject yourself to the limitations of 'renting' that content.

On the other hand, it does support bluetooth for headphones where the PSP 3000 doesn't. Maybe that's worth $80 to someone....maybe...

But I hope not.

Sony has got to know all this, and they have to be planning something. Throwing in free downloads of LBP for new purchasers is really desperate, but they need more. They KNOW they need more - their marketshare is disappearing:

[QUOTE="JohnnyWPSP"]

Its DL-only.

tekken220

Everything :P.

[QUOTE="JohnnyWPSP"]

Its DL-only.

tekken220

Still waiting for Resident Evil 1-3 also :(

gameofthering

Aren't those games in the psone section?

the reason people hate the psp go is because with DL only you can't return/trade-in games once you're done with them lol.

[QUOTE="gameofthering"]

Still waiting for Resident Evil 1-3 also :(

brylram

Aren't those games in the psone section?

Simple......,why would i pay $250 for a PSP while i can buy a BRAND NEW PS3 120 GB for the same price

and don't say PSP is better LOL!!! xD

[QUOTE="1zenron1"]It's a step backwards. It does nothing that the PSP couldn't do, and it can't do things that the PSP can do. So what's the point of it? tekken220

I didn't realise it had bluetooth, which I guess would be useful, but the fact that it has an internal hard drive isn't particularly better than just having a memory stick for the PSP. They're not that expensive anymore.

[QUOTE="1zenron1"]It's a step backwards. It does nothing that the PSP couldn't do, and it can't do things that the PSP can do. So what's the point of it? tekken220

The Go has internal flash memory, not a hard drive.

The idea of the PSP Go itself is very appealing. You have the ability to keep all of your games together ona sleek little device. No worry about carrying disks or carts or anything like that. Everything in your pocket makes the PSP Go sound awasome.

However major flaws are what really hold it back...

1. UMD's are completely usless. Yes I know that sentence somewhat contradicts my earlier statement as far as carrying disks around are concerned. However, there is definately someway that you should be able to transfer your UMD game onto your PSN account with the game itself being tied on so that it will only play on your PSN account and not on any other PSP. This would do alot to win over the crowd with alot of UMDs and older PSP models.

2. PSN prices are absourd. Having to pay the same or more retailwise is a real back braker. Price drops are rare and that hurts especially when alot of UMD's itself are relatively cheap these days. Unfortunately the way Sony has it set up, they and only they have the power to control prices. Monopoly anyone?

3. The point of the PSP Go is to play PSP games, right? Well then, why are there still a ton of great PSP games still not available on the PSN. The only way a PSP Go owner can play a game is if the game is on the PSN store. Otherwise they are SOL. Maybe if all the games are on the PSN then that would help sales.

4. Flash memory- Yes 16 GB is good for probably the majority of PSP Go owners but for some people like me who have over 30 UMDs, and plenty of PS One classics, 16 GB isn't enough for me. A model with 40GB-60GB would be more suffice.

5. $250 price tag. Yes that was the same price tag as the orignial PSP model but that was 4 1/2 years before the PSP Go came out. Times are tough enough. $200 would be a much more reasonable price tag at launch but given the fact that you cannot play all PSP games on the PSP Go, $150 should be alot more dueable, giving its current capabilities.

6. Menu organization would be nice. Being able to put what order you want your games in is a big plus. Really a minor flaw, but still a flaw.

These flaws are what really kill the allure of the PSP Go. If they fixed these problems, I would gladley buy a PSP Go for $200 right away. Hope Sony is listening.

The idea of the PSP Go itself is very appealing. You have the ability to keep all of your games together ona sleek little device. No worry about carrying disks or carts or anything like that. Everything in your pocket makes the PSP Go sound awasome.

However major flaws are what really hold it back...

1. UMD's are completely usless. Yes I know that sentence somewhat contradicts my earlier statement as far as carrying disks around are concerned. However, there is definately someway that you should be able to transfer your UMD game onto your PSN account with the game itself being tied on so that it will only play on your PSN account and not on any other PSP. This would do alot to win over the crowd with alot of UMDs and older PSP models.

2. PSN prices are absourd. Having to pay the same or more retailwise is a real back braker. Price drops are rare and that hurts especially when alot of UMD's itself are relatively cheap these days. Unfortunately the way Sony has it set up, they and only they have the power to control prices. Monopoly anyone?

3. The point of the PSP Go is to play PSP games, right? Well then, why are there still a ton of great PSP games still not available on the PSN. The only way a PSP Go owner can play a game is if the game is on the PSN store. Otherwise they are SOL. Maybe if all the games are on the PSN then that would help sales.

4. Flash memory- Yes 16 GB is good for probably the majority of PSP Go owners but for some people like me who have over 30 UMDs, and plenty of PS One classics, 16 GB isn't enough for me. A model with 40GB-60GB would be more suffice.

5. $250 price tag. Yes that was the same price tag as the orignial PSP model but that was 4 1/2 years before the PSP Go came out. Times are tough enough. $200 would be a much more reasonable price tag at launch but given the fact that you cannot play all PSP games on the PSP Go, $150 should be alot more dueable, giving its current capabilities.

6. Menu organization would be nice. Being able to put what order you want your games in is a big plus. Really a minor flaw, but still a flaw.

These flaws are what really kill the allure of the PSP Go. If they fixed these problems, I would gladley buy a PSP Go for $200 right away. Hope Sony is listening.

Josh5890

1. not much to do about this there is just no way they could do it without making it easy to pirate games.

2. the prices are only issue if you are one of those people who never buy games new. if you get all your games used you will prolly have an issue.

3. its only the old games from when the psp launched that aren't on there and thats prolly due to how they were made or something they will prolly be added someday but its not a big deal.

4. the hell is the point of keeping 30 games on it at once? not like you'll gonna play all 30 every month. just delete and download games as you want to play them.

5. the price prolly has to do with the memory and the blue tooth it will go down eventually.

6. this is not an issue with the go alone, the XMB (cross media bar) has always had this issue on the 3000 and ps3. it may get added in a future patch but don't balme the go.