View Poll Results: Will you be getting the new slim PSP?
I don't currently have a PSP and I will be getting this new one!
15
11.45%
I currently own a PSP but I'm still buying the new one!
14
10.69%
I don't currently own a PSP and I'm not getting this new one
47
35.88%
I currently own a PSP, I don't see a need to get this new one
35
26.72%
I'm still undecided
20
15.27%
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New Slim PSP: Will you be getting one?
07-13-07, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mbs
There isn't a price hike.
The OP's price is wrong. The $199 is for a bundle (either SW bundle or "Entertainment" bundle), the unit itself is still $169.
The OP's price is wrong. The $199 is for a bundle (either SW bundle or "Entertainment" bundle), the unit itself is still $169.
Based on some of Sony's other pricing blunders, I wasn't sure.
07-13-07, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mbs
There isn't a price hike.
The OP's price is wrong. The $199 is for a bundle (either SW bundle or "Entertainment" bundle), the unit itself is still $169.
The OP's price is wrong. The $199 is for a bundle (either SW bundle or "Entertainment" bundle), the unit itself is still $169.
Ah, OK. Still, even though I'm much more inclined to buy one now, I'll probably still wait a little more anyway and see if any more games I like come out for it.
07-13-07, 03:11 PM
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I am interested, it now seems to have quite a few games worth getting. I'm still not totally sold, if the price dropped again I would be more intrigued. I'm just not sure I would have time to play my ds + gba games (still catching up)and a psp.
07-13-07, 03:29 PM
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PSP core system should be $149.99. I really not into star wars game & i already had Daxter why not gimme the Core system for lowest price. Oh well, i'll get one on Black Friday if it goes down $100- $130. If not i'll wait till 2008.
07-13-07, 05:22 PM
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maybe i'm still on the fence on portable gaming, i had a GBA SP and it came in handy on some road trips but like some, i'm not big on portable gaming. if i was to get one i would lean towards a DS lite though for the innovative games like Brain Age and Nintendogs.
07-13-07, 11:21 PM
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E3: Movie Downloads Coming 'Really Soon' To PS3, PSP
In an interview with Gamasutra, senior VP of marketing for PlayStation Peter Dille told Gamasutra that a direct download movie service for PSP and PS3 will be coming very soon, and that the company is actively working on the service. The comment was framed within a discussion of the PSP's new form factor.
"I think what might convince (people who haven’t picked up a PSP) would be the advent of a service that allows them to put content onto the PSP in an easier fashion," said Dille. "There’s been a lot of speculation about when we’ll offer our video download service on PSP or PS3, and I think that could be more of a killer application to get people off the fence."
Commenting about when we might see something, Dille said, "We didn’t have any announcements about that at the show, but what I can tell you is we’re working on it, we see that it’s critical, not just for PSP but also for PS3, and it’s something we know is super important to get right."
"We won’t have a second chance to make a first impression," Dille confessed, "If we launch it and it’s not right, we’re going to get creamed. So we want to make sure we get the consumer experience right, get the right content, and we’re working really hard on it. And I don’t think we’re talking about years, I think this is something
In an interview with Gamasutra, senior VP of marketing for PlayStation Peter Dille told Gamasutra that a direct download movie service for PSP and PS3 will be coming very soon, and that the company is actively working on the service. The comment was framed within a discussion of the PSP's new form factor.
"I think what might convince (people who haven’t picked up a PSP) would be the advent of a service that allows them to put content onto the PSP in an easier fashion," said Dille. "There’s been a lot of speculation about when we’ll offer our video download service on PSP or PS3, and I think that could be more of a killer application to get people off the fence."
Commenting about when we might see something, Dille said, "We didn’t have any announcements about that at the show, but what I can tell you is we’re working on it, we see that it’s critical, not just for PSP but also for PS3, and it’s something we know is super important to get right."
"We won’t have a second chance to make a first impression," Dille confessed, "If we launch it and it’s not right, we’re going to get creamed. So we want to make sure we get the consumer experience right, get the right content, and we’re working really hard on it. And I don’t think we’re talking about years, I think this is something
07-16-07, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by darkside
I just wish I had grabbed some of the $5 UMDs during the EB sale. The TV out will be a nice feature for movies.
that is my thought- good for trips.
I probably will buy the new one just for that feature plus the extra battery time.
07-16-07, 08:20 AM
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I'm not much of a portable gamer, but there are quite a few games I'm interested in. With the addition of TV Out, I might go out and pick one up. However, I'll wait for some reviews to see how that looks first. Also, I don't know how much play they'll get anyways. I mean, I still have Odin Sphere sitting unplayed in the living room as well as a bunch of other games.
07-16-07, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
if i can do everything I can do on my old one, most definitely
oh yeah, they did take out the IR port, but that was never used for anything, so no big loss there.
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07-16-07, 10:49 AM
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Nope, not getting one. I never have been a portable gamer.
07-17-07, 10:39 AM
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I am actually considering the new slim PSP, mainly because I have enough in gift cards that I can probably pick one up at no cost to myself. I already own a DS Lite though, so technically I don't need a slim PSP in addition, but it is very tempting. Ironically enough, I am mainly interested in the quirkier/puzzler PSP titles, like WTF, Loco Roco, Every Extend Extra, and Gunpey.
07-17-07, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
id look into lumines 1 and 2 as well 
And, of course, if I do opt for the slim PSP, I'd be picking up the PSP version of games like the upcoming Lego Star Wars Saga for the improved graphics.
(sorry, don't mean to derail the thread)
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07-17-07, 06:01 PM
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I hear Crush is awesome, but I haven't picked it up yet. I like Mercury Meltdown; it's a cool puzzle game. Tekken 5 DR is an awesome fighting game, if you can get used to the d-pad which is a little tricky -- maybe the new one on the redesigned PSP is better. I'm a big Ratchet & Clank fan and think they did an amazing job in bringing the franchise to the PSP; except for the racing levels, the game is amazingly fun. I like that Marvel UA game, but it's the same game that's on every home console ever made -- still it's quite playable on the PSP and has online stat tracking to boot. Stay away from Katamari though, I thought the controls sucked on that one.
07-18-07, 01:39 AM
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Oh, Lordy! Check out what our Japanese friends can get : The Crisis Core 10th Anniversary of Final Fantasy VII PSP! Limited to 77,777 units. It is SO sweet. File that right next to the Homer 360 as items that will be selling for insane bucks on ebay.
...and all we get is an ugly Darth Vader silkscreen on the back of ours. Life is so unfair.
...and all we get is an ugly Darth Vader silkscreen on the back of ours. Life is so unfair.
07-18-07, 08:03 AM
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I was a huge fan of Me & My Katamari, and it REALLY got me into the series as a whole. The controls aren't as good as they are for the PS2, but it's easily playable.
Killzone is surprisingly decent.
GTA Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories are great if you like that sort of thing.
If you like hack-n-slash games the Untold Legends series is good.
SOCOM 1 & 2 are great for online play. Headset is pretty nice too
If you want a fighting game get Tekken DR. Fantastic. I would get SFA over Dalkstalkers for sure (if that's what you want)
Ace Combat is another title that stands out. I was never into it before, but for great this is on the PSP, I think it's definitely worth a look
Killzone is surprisingly decent.
GTA Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories are great if you like that sort of thing.
If you like hack-n-slash games the Untold Legends series is good.
SOCOM 1 & 2 are great for online play. Headset is pretty nice too
If you want a fighting game get Tekken DR. Fantastic. I would get SFA over Dalkstalkers for sure (if that's what you want)
Ace Combat is another title that stands out. I was never into it before, but for great this is on the PSP, I think it's definitely worth a look
07-18-07, 10:26 AM
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Thanks for all the recommendations! So far my list of games to get to go along with the new slim redesign are:
- LocoRoco
- Killzone: Liberation
- Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
- Wipeout Pure
- Metal Gear Acid
- Gunpey
- Ultimate Ghosts n' Goblins
- Me and My Katamari (if I can find it)
- Traxxpad: Portable Studio (eventually)
- Tekken: Dark Resurrection (eventually)
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance (eventually)
- LocoRoco
- Killzone: Liberation
- Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
- Wipeout Pure
- Metal Gear Acid
- Gunpey
- Ultimate Ghosts n' Goblins
- Me and My Katamari (if I can find it)
- Traxxpad: Portable Studio (eventually)
- Tekken: Dark Resurrection (eventually)
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance (eventually)
Last edited by Yavin; 07-19-07 at 01:05 PM.