is PSP as bad as people on here say? Thinking about buying one, serious question

Ok i dont have any handheld systems and thinking about getting one. Ive did some research on here on the games and it seems like the PSP has a awesome game library and great features but yet I always see people on here bashing PSP and making fun of it because of its sales.. You can now get a PSP at best buy which comes with 2GB memory stick, free movie, Gran Turismo and the PSP 3000 system all for just $199.99, is it worth it to buy the PSP or is it in danger of being discontinued?

I got a PSP 3000 last week with FF: Dissidia, so far I love the thing.

Why would anyone ever take SW opinions on a system or game seriously?

Do your own research and if you want the PSP then buy it. Geez.

I got a PSP 3000 last week with FF: Dissidia, so far I love the thing.

bc1391

:)LOL never listen to what people here have to say!! :D ya just cant trust them. :lol: Make a list of what you want from a hand held. Games, Online, Wifi, ... what do you want to do with it? Is it the screen for watching movies, or just for gaming??

In the end if you do not know see if you can borrow a friends PSP and some games.

Ok

Here's the deal, if you like the games on the PSP more than the games on DS, go with what you want. People here love the DS because it's a handheld and plays games a handheld should play while the PSP they treat it like a PS2 clone only a fail in their eyes.

I had a PSP and well it was fun. I don't game on handhelds anymore (If you don't count the Itouch) and well while I had my PSP 2000, there were plenty of fun experiences on it.

So don't let things like sales and piracy cloud your judgement. If the PSP has good games for you, get it. It's a great mutimedia device when not playing games (Next to the Iphone.Itouch imo) and you can have loads of fun with it.

Which model you should get? If have money and don't want to fiddle with UMD's go with the GO. But I see you've already made up your mind on the 3000 but that's good too.

awesome system, i got my wife the gran tourismo bundle for christmas. for 200 that is completely worth it.

Just make sure they have games you want. Dont get a go since its to expensive now. Though downloading psp games isint a bad choice either. Since I have the star wars psp and I use it to download some games.

I prefer the psp over the ds. I am a graphics whore and don't like the touchscreen on the ds. I use the psp for other media too.(mp3,Videos and pictures) In the end it comes down to the games though. Check out thier libraries and see what u like.

Thanks for the help guys. I think im definatley going to buy one this week, now the only problem is there are sooo many games i want to play on it.. Resistance Retribution, Killzone, Metal Gear,Gran Turismo, Jak and Daxter etc etc

The PSP is not a bad handheld by any means, its just inferior to the DS.

The PSP is not a bad handheld by any means, its just inferior to the DS.

Shirokishi_

It comes down to preference of games. I have owned both psp and DS, and enjoyed PSP more. I don't know, I just found that so many DS games are too kiddy and yea I didn't really like the old graphics. I would definitely go with PSP3000 over PSPgos simply because I can buy/sell psp games online.

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

The PSP is not a bad handheld by any means, its just inferior to the DS.

Kennysolidsnake

Get a PSP 3000, the PSPgo is a no go.

But PSP is the way to go for handled gaming, i just got mine 2 weeks ago and i love it.

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

The PSP is not a bad handheld by any means, its just inferior to the DS.

Kennysolidsnake

It has less original/AAA games.

And as an owner of both, the DS does have more 'epic quality' games than the psp. Keyword being MORE. The PSP itself certainly has its gems that could never happen on the DS (like Dissidia, or Monster Hunter, Peace Walker, or God of War: CoO, etc.)

If you like RPGs, quirky/fun games, but don't care about graphics, go for the DS

If you want popular Sony franchises, go for the psp.

I've never heard the PSP called bad. Just inferior to the DS. I would say go for it, just stay the hell away from the GO.

I really haven't seen many people making fun of the PSP. If you ignore the PSP Go, the PSP has a decent reputation. I have a 3000 (after first owning a 1000) and I couldn't be happier. I always have games to play, and now with hundreds of PSP games on PSN (along with PS1 games), you can pick up most digitally, and others through UMD. It's a great system to own.

I've never heard the PSP called bad. Just inferior to the DS. I would say go for it, just stay the hell away from the GO.

ActicEdge

The PSP is good or bad depending on what your looking for out of it. It does not have the variety that the DS library has, and for the most part, RPGs are the more dominant genres on the handheld since it gets more Japanese Support than western.

Get one, they're brilliant, a million times better than the DS.

Rob-Belmont

[QUOTE="Kennysolidsnake"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

The PSP is not a bad handheld by any means, its just inferior to the DS.

Shirokishi_

But if you don't like JRPG's, I don't see any reason to take a DS over the PSP tbh.

[QUOTE="Rob-Belmont"]

Get one, they're brilliant, a million times better than the DS.

MUSH_IS_PWNs

That's his opinion and your attacking an opinion.-_- Even if he's a fanboy he's not jumping at you with fake facts or whatever chillax.

If you want an entertainment system then get a PSP if you want a gaming system then get a DS

i like the psp 3000, my only gripe about it is its design, it has a design made for the younger demographic of people, thats why im getting a psp go also because it seems like the design is more for people ages 26 and up

the psp is a good buy if your into music games and movies

for games, u have alot of selection

for movies, you have alot of selection if you have a 16 gb and up memory stick

for music, u got internet radio with a endless supply of music with "high defintion sound"

can surf the net

can call people with skype

can remote play

The PSP has a lot of great games. Go buy the PSP-3000 if you think you want to play UMD games.

well i own both and i gotta say, both are good, but the DS just has more epic games:

New super mario bros.

The world ends with you

Pokemon Platinum

mario kart ds

Mario and luigi: bowsers inside story

legend of zelda phantom hourglass

legend of zelda spirit tracks

chrono trigger

GTA chinatown wars

professor layton mysterious village

proffesor layton pandoras box

kirby

advanced wars

there are MANY more

and i don't what you're talking about. on gamerankings, the ds has far more AAAs, AA, and A games than the psp:|

but i guess its opinion

DS>>>>PSP imo

There are probably 5 games that are worth getting.

The graphics are great though.

[QUOTE="MUSH_IS_PWNs"][QUOTE="Rob-Belmont"]

Get one, they're brilliant, a million times better than the DS.

sanim02

That's his opinion and your attacking an opinion.-_- Even if he's a fanboy he's not jumping at you with fake facts or whatever chillax.

well i own both and i gotta say, both are good, but the DS just has more epic games:

New super mario bros.

The world ends with you

Pokemon Platinum

mario kart ds

Mario and luigi: bowsers inside story

legend of zelda phantom hourglass

legend of zelda spirit tracks

chrono trigger

GTA chinatown wars

professor layton mysterious village

proffesor layton pandoras box

kirby

advanced wars

there are MANY more

and i don't what you're talking about. on gamerankings, the ds has far more AAAs, AA, and A games than the psp:|

but i guess its opinion

DS>>>>PSP imo

gamedude234

Thanks for the help guys. I think im definatley going to buy one this week, now the only problem is there are sooo many games i want to play on it.. Resistance Retribution, Killzone, Metal Gear,Gran Turismo, Jak and Daxter etc etc

Kennysolidsnake

The PSP 2000/3000 are great handhelds with which I have had numerous great expericens on. Like 4 player Monster Hunter freedom Unite all night.

Oh the Memories!

There are probably 5 games that are worth getting.

The graphics are great though.

awssk8er716

:lol: Care to name those "5 games that are worth getting" while I name you 25?

Since I have a go, personally I enjoy it enough. Typical response from a critic is something along the lines of. Psp is a jack of all trades. Does good in all, excels in next to nothing. Ds is almost strictly games which is great. Its what a handheld should be. Gaming on the go.

But say you want a movie, music, even dare I say pics for your viewing pleasure..Couldnt possibly be more of a suck up there, I know, Its simply fantastic. Take it from me buddy, I hated the first psp. Worst gaming purchase for me personally next to the gamecube( Let the flaming being for my opinion.) Bought the go and love it. No hassle of game luggage or anything except maybe the charger in a small package. Its sleek and has enough space to last you a while plus an extra external memory chip. Oh baby. Best handheld purchase Ive made and Ive owned nearly all of them at some point.

If you are even thinking about it go...GO*. Best big hits like gow3, portable ops, megaman M.H.X, motorstorm, kz..Anything. You have my recommendation. Its up to you. Think long before you make a decision though. Get the original: Good deal with hassle and possibility of it dying out sooner than later. Get a go. Pricey, risky to your preference taste, but its a sweet nectar that I aint had from a handheld in a while.

I got mine a few days ago, every time I look deep into it's library I keep on finding good new games, so I'm glad I got it.

lol@ people using Castlevania as a selling point for the DS when the PSP is able to play Castlevania Symphony of the Night. That game alone smokes any Castlevanyia game the DS has to offer.

Of course if we go that route and count PSX classics then by throwing FFVII,FFVIII,FF T, MGS, Blood Omen, Silent Hill, etc etc etc then it just pretty much roflstomps anything the DS has to offer in terms of score and popularity. Only kiddie games like Pokemon and Mario can go toe to toe in popularity with heavy hitters like Final Fantasy, thus just playing right into the DS stereotype.

Of course the DS Defense Force will just counter with "bu but the ports!!11!". So it is all a matter of opinion.

PSPs are cool though. I still like the DS.

lol@ people using Castlevania as a selling point for the DS when the PSP is able to play Castlevania Symphony of the Night. That game alone smokes any Castlevanyia game the DS has to offer.

Of course if we go that route and count PSX classics then by throwing FFVII,FFVIII,FF T, MGS, Blood Omen, Silent Hill, etc etc etc then it just pretty much roflstomps anything the DS has to offer in terms of score and popularity. Only kiddie games like Pokemon and Mario can go toe to toe in popularity with heavy hitters like Final Fantasy, thus just playing right into the DS stereotype.

Of course the DS Defense Force will just counter with "bu but the ports!!11!". So it is all a matter of opinion.

lol@ people using Castlevania as a selling point for the DS when the PSP is able to play Castlevania Symphony of the Night. That game alone smokes any Castlevanyia game the DS has to offer.

Of course if we go that route and count PSX classics then by throwing FFVII,FFVIII,FF T, MGS, Blood Omen, Silent Hill, etc etc etc then it just pretty much roflstomps anything the DS has to offer in terms of score and popularity. Only kiddie games like Pokemon and Mario can go toe to toe in popularity with heavy hitters like Final Fantasy, thus just playing right into the DS stereotype.

Of course the DS Defense Force will just counter with "bu but the ports!!11!". So it is all a matter of opinion.

GrumpyWalrus

I thought the DS Castlevania games were close to Symphony of the Night.