Why the PSP GO is worth it and cheaper in the long run

Well, the PSP GO is launching soon and everyone is fighting about it ruthlessly. It is awful. Too much blood has been shed.

So, I am here to clear some things up on why the PSP GO is worth it

Well most people already know about the 16GB built in.

You can add another stick and it can go up to 32GB. Yummy. Some people call digital downloading stupid but it seriously is the future. PC Gaming is usually ahead of what happens to consoles and handhelds, example, PC Gaming was huge on FPS multiplayre games way before consoles etc..

So, I have a 6MB download speed. Games will download in minutes. It is awesmoe. Some people laugh at me saying, haha you have to wait this long for it to download and install. Haha you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the store. Gas is pretty expensive nowadays :P

Another reason why digital downloading is better is because the stores in Canada have a very small selection concerning PSP games in retail stores. I barely see Valkyrie Profile, Field Commander and I havent seen MGS Portable Ops in the last two years. Sad. With the PSP GO, I dont have to worry. I just grab them right up from the PSN Store.

Now the biggest thing....pricing of the games.

Ok, well the PSP GO is a must have for every one who lives in Canada. Why? Well, Disgaea 2 costs $30 in USA. In Canada, at EB Games it costs $40. There is a $5-10 increase in every game in Canada when compared to US prices. On the PSN Store however, I pay $30. So everytime I purchase a game, I save at least $5-10.

Now concerning prices of the games in general. This can be setup in a great way. If Sony can make it like this, then the PSP GO is a must have. Every PC digital distrubtion site have these wicked deals. Every weekend there is a temporary price drop. Like recently Street Fighter 4 was half-price on Steam. If they can add deals like that every weekend or make these really good bundles, then that could be awesome. It all matters on how Sony handles the deals.

So yup. There you go. Canada consumers should all buy the GO imo

I'm not from Canada though :P

It's £230 over here :(

I'd like a price cut on it first.

I'm not from Canada though :P

It's £230 over here :(

I'd like a price cut on it first.

gameofthering

Yeah im in the UK too, £230 for the Go and a PS3 Slim bundle is £250... the PSP Go could have been a little cheaper

I'm not from Canada though :P

It's £230 over here :(

I'd like a price cut on it first.

gameofthering

Ya I know haha

That is one thing that sucks. You Brits always get ripped off.

But man, saving like $10 on every game. Im buying like 6 PSP games this winter. That is $60 I just saved. Enough for two more PSP games. And I save $20 when I buy those 2 PSP games, so I can buy a pretty cheap PSP game and save money from that, and because the game I buy after that is cheaper..

Can't wait till the PSN store updates. All those PS1 games :D

mmm only downside is the pricing and no more pre-owned....if you buy a game you dont like...tough cheddar :) i live in the UK and nfs shift is £31.99....stupid...i mean in stores thatl come down to £20 in a few weeks no doubt. im gunna kinda miss hunting round for games...made it fun :) upside is that some decent games eventually will be DLC only! soooo yeah, as long as the bat cat games are like £15 thatl be ok with me :) pre-ordering mine tomorrow!

I already own a 3000. Personally it's not worth selling my 3000 for a third of what I bought it for and getting a go. Plus I like UMDs. No Thanks Sony, I'll wait for PSP 2.

You all need a lesson in world economics, these prices are relative to the cost of doing business in each country as well as the general status of the national average income.

I'm not saying Sony isn't gouging with the price point they have set, but average Canadian as well as UK families are a LOT better off than your average North American family after eight years of Bush raping the country for his circle's personal gain. This country is in the TOILET. I don't think we NA gamers need a hand-out, or that we deserve "better pricing", but Sony has to take into consideration the amount they are going to charge based on the possible amount of revenue there is to be made in such an economically, socially, morally, idealisticly ****ed place like the good ol' USA.

If I go to New Orleans and hit a movie theater it'll run me $6 for a primetime ticket, and $3.50 for my lemonade (gotta have it when I go to the theater, but I digress). Here in Chicago, that same movie will run you $12 and the lemonade is $5. That's because generally speaking, Chicagoans are making more money and have more expendable income for things like movies that the poor people forgotten by our government after Hurricane Katrina beat the piss out of New Orleans. The same theater chain will charge a different amount in a different city based on what they think the market will take... otherwise they simply would price themselves out of existence.

Canadians are not nearly as ****ed, nor is the UK. I'm not saying that any of you have it on Easy Street by any means, but trust me you're better off there than here. Steep pricing and all.

As far as the Go being a good buy, I think it largely depends on your taste, and whether or not you want the ability to purchase used software or get rid of unplayed or played-out titles in one's collection. I live job to job, check to check, so used software is always going to be a better alternative for me even if it means a $3 price difference from the new copy. I have to wait for un-reviewed and media-blinded software like "IL-2 Sturmovik" to come down from $30 to at least $20 before I can consider a purchase anymore, so the PSN won't be seeing me drop shekels any faster than the re-sale shops... and I'm getting a little tired of Sony and their greed.

If you buy a Go, you just have to be alright with the notion that you won't be able to trade off old software (which you can actually get ok prices for on the 'net if you're not lazy and take it to GameStop) and you're slaving up to Sony directly for any content you might want on the platform. How does that stimulate any sort of third-party business growth (which keeps devs and shop clerks earning a check) if you're just hooking up to Sony and becoming a battery for the machine, like in "The Matrix"? It's just too creepy.

I know this is the future of gaming, downloading your stuff... Steam and iTunes have proven that it's profitable, as well as somewhat preferable... I just don't want to see the common man & the little guy from losing their livelyhoods over it... OR me losing that $3 and (often more) savings on a PSP game.

Anyway, enough of my blather. Peace to my Canadian and UK gamer brethren!

;)

Ok I think the PSP Go is a step backwards for the PSP because of the way you cannot trade in your games when you've finished with them so you can get money off new PSP games. If you start a new PSN account you lose all your games. The whole PSP Go looks really cramped to play on. I'd take my wide screen 3000 over it anyday. The one thing every PSP fan wanted was a second nub and the PSP Go has only one like the rest.

I don't understand why people complained when the 2000, 3000, and now the Go models lacedk a second analog stick. It takes common sense to know why they are the way they are. None of the PSP games were developed with a second analog stick in mind. In order for the Go to utilize a secong stick, every PSP game on PSN would literally have to go back into development by all of these different studios in order enable support for two analog sticks. It would cost alot of money, and if it was going to happen, it only would have made sense for it to happen when the 1000 came out in 2005.

Heh heh... I have to also agree with eh hosts of GameSpot's podcast, it doesn't look like Sony is taking a very sure foot forward with the Go, being as they will continue to issue the 3000. It seems like they're taking a "wait & see" attitude over the Go's success the same way we are looking at it. Not exactly any assurances there on jumping over to yet another new gaming format.

I think I will probably buy a 3000 bundle and kick my 2000 to my roommate so he can get his "Rock Band Unplugged" on, but I'm fimly in the UND-PSP camp for the forseeable future. Love the system. Love the games. Don't trust the parent company.

I don't understand why people complained when the 2000, 3000, and now the Go models lacedk a second analog stick. It takes common sense to know why they are the way they are. None of the PSP games were developed with a second analog stick in mind. In order for the Go to utilize a secong stick, every PSP game on PSN would literally have to go back into development by all of these different studios in order enable support for two analog sticks. It would cost alot of money, and if it was going to happen, it only would have made sense for it to happen when the 1000 came out in 2005.

Comduter

With my preference, the psp go is the better device between the psp 3000 and the go. I like not having to lug around all my umds or have to think which umds i have to bring with me. I use my psp a lot for music and video so having bluetooth headphones to wirelessly listen to music while I work and walk around campus is better than wired headphones for me than the 3000. Also the form factor is easier to carry since I have mine in my pocket all the time.

Another great thing about the go is the pause state. In the pause state thats exclusive to the go you can save the state of a game and leave to do something else like music, video, or internet. Then you can go back into the game to the exact state you left it in. This is great for me since I usually walk to class listening to music, then sit down and play a quick game and then have to stop when I the professor walks in.

Im from the USA and I think that if you can afford the psp go then its a great option.

I tried to resist adding my thoughts....but couldn't :lol:

If you're in Canada then that sounds like sound logic to me. I however am in the UK and have3000 with 16gb stick so I can enjoy the second hand market and DLC exclusive games. Thus IMO getting the bet of both worlds without forking out £230/£240. I only got my 3000 a couple of weeks ago, paid £135 inc 2 games and £24 for the stick. I like the wide screen and pocket space is not an issue.

The real "biggy" for me is PSN charging £31.99 for NFS Shift when even Game are only charging £29.99 and here in the UK Game are generally towards the top end price wise, certainly compared to SUpermarkets and other specialist game shops. (General high street stores like WH Smiths and HMV don't seem to get the fact that no-one except them use the RRP)

Anyway that's my thoughts and I don't think they are any more or less valid than anyone else's. If you want and can afford a Go then have fun!! :D

[QUOTE="Comduter"]

I don't understand why people complained when the 2000, 3000, and now the Go models lacedk a second analog stick. It takes common sense to know why they are the way they are. None of the PSP games were developed with a second analog stick in mind. In order for the Go to utilize a secong stick, every PSP game on PSN would literally have to go back into development by all of these different studios in order enable support for two analog sticks. It would cost alot of money, and if it was going to happen, it only would have made sense for it to happen when the 1000 came out in 2005.

lewisg1212

no the Psp Go will be MORE expensive in the long run. the lack of umd drive limits your storage space, or you are forced to either a) buy more memory cards or b) delete games to make space. Also games on the PSN are WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. They want 22.99 for Gangs of london. That game is like 2 years old i think. I got it online for $8 new. Same thing with Lemmings. It's an old game, i got it used for $10. PSN wants $22.99 or something. and as other people have mentioned, they jack up rates for games in other countries. They will do the same for the UK or Euro PSN digital downloads too. I like my PSP2000 just fine thank you. I like getting games at the store ON SALE or USED. Downloads are the MOST expensive way to go. Just like with Xbox360 and PS3.

I really dont understand the HATE for the PSP Go. People are just mad that Sony is pushing out these handhelds like wonka chocolates every 6 months...whiel I think its dumb to have all these diff models (1000, 2000, 3000, go) I think that you as a consumer have a choice!! Dont hate! The Go was configured with the Digital gamer in mind and thats someone like me. I live with my Ipod...I made the change from CD's to software music! Ive probably spent hundreds on Itunes (music, games, movies, rentals etc) and I dont go anywhere without it! When I go into my car...boom, Ipod hookup to my touch screen. Thats why Im making the switch to the go...I NEVER buy used and I HATE trading in my games. I'm glad I cant trade in my digital games, this way I'm not temped to getshafted by gamestop!!!! I usually give in and say "what the heck, I guess ill never play it anyway" but guess what..Im happy that temptation is gone. I had NO problem paying 300 for my 16gb Ipod touch, and no probelm paying 200 for my old brick Zune...I have ZERO problem paying for a PSP go with 16gb and a fully operatial gaming handheld. If you have a problem with that, its simple!! DONT BUY IT! Thats why Sony has stated that they are going to continue both! Because the Go is for CERTAIN gamers/consumers and the others get to stick with their 1000/2000/3000! I'm glad they are making this switch..

We should all be happy we at least have a choice...But really...stop hating on the Go just because its not for you or you cant afford it. I have a DS lite and I refuse to buy the DSi because I dont see it being worth the price difference for a camera and the DS store thingy...the Go has enough features for me to make the switch (the size is the main feature, along with the integrated memory that is expandable to 32gb, and then the sexy slide!).

Just stop hating people. Dont worry, Sony will surely push out a 4000/5000 one day, if not a PSP2 and we can all be happy again.

EDIT: "the lack of umd drive limits your storage space, or you are forced to either a) buy more memory cards or b) delete games to make space"

ERRRR! Wrong. You can keep all of your PSP downloads on your computer with an authorized account just like Itunes, and sync whatever games you want at any given time. So you dont have to delete anything..it will all be stored on your computer. 16gb alone will hold at least 16 games, depending obviously...I dont think ive ever taken that many with me ANYWHERE...actually I Promise I havent. Plus I'm upgrading to 32gb just for fun anyway. I dont see this ever being a problem.

Stop being so defensive, no one in this entire thread has expressed any hate.

I like the PSPGo for is size but right now with all my college bills I can't afford the $250. =[ But if anything, wait a little for a price cut if you can. That's what I'm hoping for. I'm not counting on it being anytime soon, but I'm willing to wait it out!

You lie!!

You lie!!

zoidsj

Well, the PSP GO is launching soon and everyone is fighting about it ruthlessly. It is awful. Too much blood has been shed.

So, I am here to clear some things up on why the PSP GO is worth it

Well most people already know about the 16GB built in.

You can add another stick and it can go up to 32GB. Yummy. Some people call digital downloading stupid but it seriously is the future. PC Gaming is usually ahead of what happens to consoles and handhelds, example, PC Gaming was huge on FPS multiplayre games way before consoles etc..

So, I have a 6MB download speed. Games will download in minutes. It is awesmoe. Some people laugh at me saying, haha you have to wait this long for it to download and install. Haha you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the store. Gas is pretty expensive nowadays :P

Another reason why digital downloading is better is because the stores in Canada have a very small selection concerning PSP games in retail stores. I barely see Valkyrie Profile, Field Commander and I havent seen MGS Portable Ops in the last two years. Sad. With the PSP GO, I dont have to worry. I just grab them right up from the PSN Store.

Now the biggest thing....pricing of the games.

Ok, well the PSP GO is a must have for every one who lives in Canada. Why? Well, Disgaea 2 costs $30 in USA. In Canada, at EB Games it costs $40. There is a $5-10 increase in every game in Canada when compared to US prices. On the PSN Store however, I pay $30. So everytime I purchase a game, I save at least $5-10.

Now concerning prices of the games in general. This can be setup in a great way. If Sony can make it like this, then the PSP GO is a must have. Every PC digital distrubtion site have these wicked deals. Every weekend there is a temporary price drop. Like recently Street Fighter 4 was half-price on Steam. If they can add deals like that every weekend or make these really good bundles, then that could be awesome. It all matters on how Sony handles the deals.

So yup. There you go. Canada consumers should all buy the GO imo

Also, STEAM is not Sony... STEAM will have sales, but Sony will keep selling $15 copies of "Field Commander" through PSN until Doomsday, even though the title is $9 at the re-sale... and I see that game, "Valkerie", and all the rest constantly in shops and on websites. You don't need a brick'n'mortar store in order to buy UMDs. Just a thought.

I love new toys, but this seems like a step backwards to me.

Also, STEAM is not Sony... STEAM will have sales, but Sony will keep selling $15 copies of "Field Commander" through PSN until Doomsday, even though the title is $9 at the re-sale... and I see that game, "Valkerie", and all the rest constantly in shops and on websites. You don't need a brick'n'mortar store in order to buy UMDs. Just a thought.

I love new toys, but this seems like a step backwards to me.

ston3henge

uhhhh.........Field Commander costs $20 in Canada.

And you should see the PSP selection in Canada. Bare bones. I come from Toronto mind you, so probably the most EB Games in one city in Canada.

And ya, they have almost no old games. It is ridiculous. Concerning selling games....ya I don't trade them back for like $2 value at EB Games.

And I really hope you can gameshare...that would be sweet.

Well, the PSP GO is launching soon and everyone is fighting about it ruthlessly. It is awful. Too much blood has been shed.

So, I am here to clear some things up on why the PSP GO is worth it

Well most people already know about the 16GB built in.

You can add another stick and it can go up to 32GB. Yummy. Some people call digital downloading stupid but it seriously is the future. PC Gaming is usually ahead of what happens to consoles and handhelds, example, PC Gaming was huge on FPS multiplayre games way before consoles etc..

So, I have a 6MB download speed. Games will download in minutes. It is awesmoe. Some people laugh at me saying, haha you have to wait this long for it to download and install. Haha you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the store. Gas is pretty expensive nowadays :P

Another reason why digital downloading is better is because the stores in Canada have a very small selection concerning PSP games in retail stores. I barely see Valkyrie Profile, Field Commander and I havent seen MGS Portable Ops in the last two years. Sad. With the PSP GO, I dont have to worry. I just grab them right up from the PSN Store.

Now the biggest thing....pricing of the games.

Ok, well the PSP GO is a must have for every one who lives in Canada. Why? Well, Disgaea 2 costs $30 in USA. In Canada, at EB Games it costs $40. There is a $5-10 increase in every game in Canada when compared to US prices. On the PSN Store however, I pay $30. So everytime I purchase a game, I save at least $5-10.

Now concerning prices of the games in general. This can be setup in a great way. If Sony can make it like this, then the PSP GO is a must have. Every PC digital distrubtion site have these wicked deals. Every weekend there is a temporary price drop. Like recently Street Fighter 4 was half-price on Steam. If they can add deals like that every weekend or make these really good bundles, then that could be awesome. It all matters on how Sony handles the deals.

So yup. There you go. Canada consumers should all buy the GO imo

I hope that the retail stores will have download stations with lightening download speeds.

You think you are getting ripped off? Look at norway, a psp go is worth more then 600 dollars here. We get screwed over for having such a high currency!

You think you are getting ripped off? Look at norway, a psp go is worth more then 600 dollars here. We get screwed over for having such a high currency!

If Sony comes up with a download store that rivals what Apple has done with itunes, then, yeah, I can see myself buying a PSPGo. As it stands now,

the PSN store is miserable, especially, it seems, in Europe.

uhhhh.........Field Commander costs $20 in Canada.

foossilo

Uhhhhhh... guess you still don't get the concept of economics. and I'm not about to bother going over it again? Please, don't flash your ignorance around with such bravado. CANADA HAS A HEALTHIER ECONOMY. THAT'S WHY STUFF "COSTS MORE".

:evil:

[QUOTE="foossilo"]

uhhhh.........Field Commander costs $20 in Canada.

ston3henge

Uhhhhhh... guess you still don't get the concept of economics. and I'm not about to bother going over it again? Please, don't flash your ignorance around with such bravado. CANADA HAS A HEALTHIER ECONOMY. THAT'S WHY STUFF "COSTS MORE".

:evil:

Currency difference

I'm not from Canada though :P

It's £230 over here :(

I'd like a price cut on it first.

gameofthering

[QUOTE="ston3henge"]

[QUOTE="foossilo"]

uhhhh.........Field Commander costs $20 in Canada.

foossilo

Uhhhhhh... guess you still don't get the concept of economics. and I'm not about to bother going over it again? Please, don't flash your ignorance around with such bravado. CANADA HAS A HEALTHIER ECONOMY. THAT'S WHY STUFF "COSTS MORE".

:evil:

Currency difference

Well, a dollar is a dollar... it's a unit of measure. But the value of said dollar is only what the country's constituency believes it to be, based on the governing body and their assumed net worth of the country's holdings. Canada's dollar, the Euro, and etc. around the world can be seen asa direct comparrison to what said country values from other said country (which explains the American dollar being worth so little - Other countries don't value goods & services or simple economic interactions with the United States as much as they used to because, let's face facts, our government has been like a run-away train lately). Also, Canada has a tendancy to utilize home resources instead of farming work out to other countries. Internalization of production stimulates a nation's economy, as does selective importing and exporting of a nation's produce to limit spending outside one's boarders. If you make importing something too expensive, that keeps the money in home businesses whichmake a similar or identical product.

So yes, it's a difference in currency... but it's specifically the value it has, not the increment.

Correct me if Im wrong but I read that the pspgo has an integrated battery, and I think that sucks because after a certain period of time batteries die and in this case batteries will be very expensive to change.

What also sucks is that for 50$ more you can get a ps3 slim, which although they do not serve the same purpose, they are more awesome!

Anyways why is there even a debate on this? Just buy whichever psp suits your needs and tastes more. You dont need the approval of the people here to justify your purchase...

I was hot to buy a Go, and then as I thought it out (and discussed it here with others) that the Go wasn't going to cover my gaming. I think it's important to be banging the topic around so that people can get all perspectives on it. I'm not here to bash on the new platform, I like the design and the whole idea... infact I was looking AGAIN at the design and I like the potential for the D-Pad placement in relation to the nub in terms of easy use, back and forth... but the simple logic is that I am a used-gamer not a new-buyer. I went into a game store last night with the intention of buying "IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey" for the PSP because I am beginning to think no one will ever review it, but I pupped out at the last minute because I just can't waste any money in any direction right now... and that is largely what the Go would be to me - A game system waiting around for the DDL to become cheap enough for me to finally purchase a copy.

I think the idea is cool. I would love to have copies of all twelve titles I own right now on the system, ready to go (no pun intended)... but economics of my pocket dictate otherwise... especially when it comes to the investment I have already made in the system, and really, a lack of inovation in the latest version. The screen is not protected on the Go any better than a 1000-3000, you're gonna need a case with the thing, unless you have soft pockets without any other stuff in them or debris which will then put scratches and divits in the screen. If the thing "closes up", why didn't they think to make it COVER the screen, like my DS (not to make this a comparrison or system war)? Just another ergonomic thing I thought about recently, looking at a picture of it.

I'm not bashing - it's a sexy beast... likeI said before I love me some new gizmos and the Go looks cool... but I think that hearing people's likes and dislikes certainly helped me make my own personal decision about the purchase and that's the way it should roll. I applaud the buyers, it's just not for me.

What also sucks is that for 50$ more you can get a ps3 slim, which although they do not serve the same purpose, they are more awesome!TEH_RADIO

Although... I don't really like the idea of buying a PS3 online. I much rather buy it via a local store, myself. But at 100 dollars off... it's tempting to buy one, online thru that site.

I don't think it'll work with the PSPGo... but not sure. Think the keyword is "single" from the word's, "single sales receipt purchase".

Here's the fine print:

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