PSP Go Thoughts?

[Torn]

Picked one up as my PSP-1000 was busted, loving it so far, the analog nub is really nice. Just found that you could use a dualshock 3 with it which is awesome.

[Boyiee]

Now I'm debating buying one. I have 2 PSP's I could trade in (just hope I have a 2nd non-pandora battery) as well as a ton of games for PSP and 360/ps3/wii.

Might end up with a solid amount of money... shit, maybe I'll sell/tradein my wii completely lmao

[Kaisha]

Seems like save-data buffer overflow exploits will be way to go for the Go, this guy's got a proof-of-concept going on. Nothing can really be done with it as it stands though, but not a bad start for what's only two days after the official launch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S16S-8o0pkE

Only problem with this setup is that it'd be hard to mod PSP Go still due to the digital nature of the titles. Sony will likely be quick in patching exploitable games on the network and updating the file you purchase/download.

[Atreides]

No FFT, no Dissidia, fail. Also, are you able to "import" games by accessing the japanese PSN? No idea if it's possible or whatever, but being able to play imports easily on my PSP is one of the upsides it has.

you can download the US PS1 version of FFTactics from PSN, in the PSone classics section

[Ker]

No FFT, no Dissidia, fail. Also, are you able to "import" games by accessing the Japanese PSN? No idea if it's possible or whatever, but being able to play imports easily on my PSP is one of the upsides it has

They are in future updates since Sony wants to spread the releases of Old/New games.

credit NeoGaf

Cross posted from the hype thread, for those wondering about Dissidia.

Originally Posted by SCEA PR:
Virtually all PSP titles launching on UMD moving forward will also be available for the PSPgo system. Titles launching today include the PSP system's debut of the best-selling racing franchise, Gran Turismo, along with MotorStorm: Arctic Edge and Beaterator(TM). Other key titles launching soon from first-party and publishing partners include Assassin's Creed® Bloodlines(TM), BUZZ Master Quiz, DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY, Grand Theft Auto® Chinatown Wars(TM), Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier(TM), LittleBigPlanet(TM), NBA 10 The Inside, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 and Star Wars Battlefront®: Elite Squadron(TM).

[Minions]

They are in future updates since Sony wants to spread the releases of Old/New games.

credit NeoGaf

Yeah they already mentioned something about eventually having the entire library of psp games on the PSN.

[Haiko]

Review: Sony's PSPgo may disappoint seasoned gamers - CNN.com

With its upcoming PSPgo, Sony is betting that you like "new and shiny" more than you like "money and savings."

That's not to say that we dislike it. In fact, the PSPgo is attractive, playable and pleasingly compact. The fourth entry in the PlayStation Portable line is considerably more toteable than its predecessors, with a slick form factor that resembles a slider phone.

Measuring in at 5 x 0.6 x 2.7 inches (closed) the PSPgo is about half the size of the original PSP. To access the controls, the bottom section slides forward with with a smooth but firm mechanism that seems sturdy enough to resist clumsy gamer hands.

It's small but comfortable, even for those of us cursed with oversized paws: It's just wide enough for the index fingers to curl around the frame, and your thumbs fall into prime button-mashing position without feeling cramped.

The face buttons are slightly thinner and more responsive, and the analog nub is recessed into the console's casing, resulting in much tighter control than with earlier PSPs.

The 3.8-inch screen shares the same bright, gorgeous 480 x 272 pixel resolution of its year-old predecessor, the PSP 3000. The PSPgo also ekes out battery life comparable to the 3000: we got roughly four and a half hours each during extensive web-browsing, music-playing and gaming sessions. New features include Bluetooth support, so you can pair the PSPgo with accessories like headsets, enabling Skype calls or in-game voice chat. Busy gamers will appreciate the Pause Game function, which freezes your game in its current state so you can take a break.

You can now also control your PSPgo with a PlayStation 3 controller, which is handy if you've connected your portable to a TV, or are the sort of person who carries a spare Dual Shock 3 controller in your backpack next to the MREs and the water purifier.

The UMD disc has been scrapped (woo-hoo!) in favor of digital distribution. That means you can pick up new music, movies, and games wherever you can find a Wi-Fi connection. You can also sync the handheld with a PlayStation 3 or Windows PC, but not with a Mac or a Linux PC (d'oh!).

For storage, you'll dump all of the games and media you download onto the PSPgo's 16GB internal flash drive. If you need more space, it supports Memory Stick Micro cards, up to 32GB.

There's a lot to like, but current-gen PSP owners looking to upgrade might feel Backdraft levels of burn. The PlayStation Store is the only way to get new games for the PSPgo, and your prized UMD collection can't be converted or ported over. Since re-buying your entire library of games isn't an option for most folks, you'll just have to hold on to your old PSP if you want to play that old copy of Lumines.

It gets worse. With classic Sony perversity, the PSPgo abandons the PSP's traditional mini-USB connector, so all of those accessories you've been collecting over the years will be useless with this new gadget. Granted, Bluetooth support widens your options a bit, but buying new accessories for what is essentially the same hardware is tougher to take than a sideways suppository.

With a $250 price tag, Sony is taking a real gamble here. Apple's 3rd gen iPod Touch, which is evolving into a real contender in portable gaming, is pricier -- but it's backed by superior features, iTunes music support, the App store, and a legion of smarmy hipsters.

Nintendo's dual-camera, dual-screened DSi is cheaper, with a wide selection of critically acclaimed games. And the year-old PSP 3000 will play both old UMDs and PlayStation store downloads, supports your old accessories, and will only set you back $170.

In other words, who's really going to buy the beautiful but pricey PSPgo? Only someone smitten by a case of gotta-have-it-itis. The rest of us should sit tight and wait for Sony's hype machine to pass us by, or at least lower its prices a bit.

I really do want a PSPGo but I know this system is not going to sell well at all just by reading this article.

[Minions]

Review: Sony's PSPgo may disappoint seasoned gamers - CNN.com


I really do want a PSPGo but I know this system is not going to sell well at all just by reading this article.

No ones saying rush out the door to purchase one now. Anyone that's been purchasing a console from sony in the past decade knows how they have a early adopters "fee" tacked on the price. This psp will probably settle for around 220~ in about half a year. During this time I hope they set up some kiosks to take in physical psp games, and give codes to download the digital ones online. Another option would be to set up a place in the US, where you could send your UMD's and have them re-issue a digital download. It's not like this couldn't be done, the ball is in sonys court, they said a system for doing so was not ready, but they didn't kill off the idea completely. Also, during that period of time they will have a lot more of a selection online. Honestly if they hack the psp, and get cfw on it, i'm sold.

[Haiko]

No ones saying rush out the door to purchase one now. Anyone that's been purchasing a console from sony in the past decade knows how they have a early adopters "fee" tacked on the price. This psp will probably settle for around 220~ in about half a year. During this time I hope they set up some kiosks to take in physical psp games, and give codes to download the digital ones online. Another option would be to set up a place in the US, where you could send your UMD's and have them re-issue a digital download. It's not like this couldn't be done, the ball is in sonys court, they said a system for doing so was not ready, but they didn't kill off the idea completely. Also, during that period of time they will have a lot more of a selection online. Honestly if they hack the psp, and get cfw on it, i'm sold.

If one of those 2 option does become real then ill be glad to buy a Go but till then it's not even worth buying one even if you're a first time PSP owner.

[Merovingian]

word of advice to new ppl who got a PSP(and some old ones who might not know) if you download a PS1 game from a JP account you have to activate the PSP on that account but by doing so you can't play NA games until you re-activate on the NA account. This happen to me about a year ago when i bought Intelligent Qube from the JP PSN and was unable to play other games from NA accounts. All of this was done on PS3(I don't know if u can browse the JP PSN from PC) forgot if the same thing happens to PSP games/demos maybe by now they fix it but most likely no.