Has there been any news on the white PSP here in the US? I found a good mod for the d-pad that seems to be VERY successful and might be ready to dive in if I've get some Christmas gift certificates. Maybe I should still hold off on it since most of the games I want are imports.. it'll just drain my wallet even more!

I've been playing the PSP version and I've been enjoying it very much. I can't really tell you how it compares to the other console versions ( except I read the DS version is very buggy, so don't get that one). LSW2 looks and sounds great on the PSP, if you're looking for portability you can't go wrong with the PSP version

Good to hear. I already have the 360 version and love it. This is actually one of those games I wouldn't mind replaying on the PSP just because the gameplay is fun even when you've beat the stages.

I need to get PSP NOW!

Gurumin is coming out to the US!

I just got the press release in the email. Mastiff Games I love you! Early 2007!

I picked up Loco Roco last week, and it's a huge hit in my household. Excellent controls and just plain fun gameplay. Definitely for fans of games like Katamari or other quirky silly games. I was big time sick of playing yet another PS2 port.

I finally joined the PSP nation and ordered one yesterday. FedEx will be delivering it on Friday. What are the must have games to get?

Hot Shots Golf
Lumines

Side note...with firmware 2.80 you can have a VIDEO folder now, correct? Do you still have to name it according to PSP standards? The 8-digit, means nothing filename? Also, what do you have to encode a movie as so it will work? I tried something with DVDFab Platinum, and it did not work.

What are the BEST options for encoding a DVD to a PSP? (Screen Size, Audio, etc)

another question. is there a good protector screen for the LCD screen?

I don't use a protector for the LCD screen, but I can recommend the Logitech Playgear Pocket whole-heartedly. I've had my PSP since launch and it's absolutely the best accessory I have for it. It's a hard case that really protects the PSP nicely.

Here's a link.

I don't use one but, the screen protector you want is the Hori brand.

The other item I highly recommend is the logitech playgear case. Its the best hard case available IMO.

There are a number of great games including:

GTA: Liberty City Stories
Lumines
Tony Hawk Underground 2
Burnout: Legends
Daxter
Syphon Filter
LocoRoco
Tekken: Dark Resurrection
Hot Shots Golf
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo

There are also a few games coming out before the year is out that look quite good:

GTA: Vice City Stories
Killzone: Liberation
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2

Very touchy subject here. Suggest you check

Ok, better question....HOW DO WE USE THE VIDEO folder on the PSP? I put a .mp4 file in there, and it would NOT play back. This is on firmware 2.80

Read a faq on it (can't access it here at work). The video file has to be named a certain way. Doesn't go in the video folder.

Locking this baby for length...feel free to start another edition.