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Rating:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 1388
Platform: Sony Psp
Color: PSP Core
Media: Video Game
Edition: PSP Core
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MPN: 98507
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Release Date: June 15, 2006
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Condition: PSP 1001 core system - very good condition - guaranteed. Comes with all accessories and a umd - "LORDS OF DOGTOWN". Ships quickly to you in box - Thank you very much !!
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 Nah, 3.5 stars overall is more like it. August 20, 2006
A.N. Roman (Hillsboro, OR)
19 out of 27 found this review helpful
I didn't want a PSP really, when I think about it more. It was more of a "something to get somewhere down the road" type of thing. Since it came out early last year, the game lineup still doesn't look that good. As far as I can see, there are maybe 9 games worth buying for it so far, and that's being nice. But the PSP isn't quite a Gameboy Advance or DS competitor in terms of games- that's pretty obvious. No, the PSP is a portable media device, as it can deal with movies, pictures, mp3s, the internet and more. That's where its true selling point lies. But what it comes down to is, are you going to use it to its full extent? That's exactly why I'm having limited fun with my PSP- I don't use it enough. Sure, tons of people go on about HomeBrew and emulated games, but you have to go through the downgrading process, and some PSPs -CAN NOT- be downgraded if they have a certain number stamped on the inside of the UMD slot. Mine is one of those, which would explain a lot of my lack of enthusiasm here. But that's exactly what it depends on in order for you to get the most out of the system. If you're looking into that sort of thing, then look around for a used PSP, check for the number, then go from there. Otherwise, be warned that the games aren't exactly thrilling, but remember that there's always the use of storing your pictures, music and movies. That's gotta increase the life of it, right?
It's hard to review a system like this, when it's not exactly a game system primarily. But let's get the easy stuff out of the way first. The PSP is a gorgeous system. It's sleek, smooth, and easy to hold. And do I even need to mention the screen? The high-def screen on this baby is better than most peoples' tvs at the moment. If that's not a slap in the face, I don't know what is. Many games will look beautiful on the PSP because of this as well. The only problems you'll face is that it scratches very easily, like any handheld, and the dreaded dead pixel factor. When I got my first PSP as a present a few months back, there were at least 4 dead pixels that I could see. Yes, they're just pixels, not being that big, but it's still annoying to get a new product and see this. Then, I traded that same one in for the sweet Japanese white one, and noticed one single dead pixel. So, there's a good chance you'll have at least one when you buy a PSP. If not, then congratulations. Regarding the comfort of holding the system, it's not bad at all, regardless of your hand size. My hands are above-average length, and I have no problem holding it or using the buttons or anything, so I don't see what the complaints are in this category. The buttons though on the US model are a bit...down. Literally. When I bought my white PSP today, and the sales guy took it out of the box for me to inspect everything first, we both noticed that the white one's buttons were much higher than the black one's. As in, they're raised. The default PSP buttons are just barely above the surface, as is the d-pad. I'd have to recommend getting the white one if you can just to have better buttons. There has also been a history of some buttons becoming stuck under the surface, so watch out for that as well. The analog nub is a bit uncomfortable, I admit, as it's more stiff than the ps2's analog stick(s). It's mostly due to the size I'd assume. But you get used to it. I still don't like how Sony's yet to snap out of their bad d-pad habit. Why can't they make a full d-pad instead of the damn broken one they keep putting out? It makes doing special moves in 2D fighters like Street Fighter and Guilty Gear a real pain. Though Guilty Gear found a way around that...still. Finally, there's a brightness feature for the PSP, which can range between 3 and 4 levels (some games allow that). The lowest level is bright enough, but the highest is VERY bright. Compared to the new DS Lite's highest setting though, I don't know which one's brighter. Like it matters though.
So how about the games? We'll get that out of the way since it's the quickest one to deal with. Frankly, there isn't much. As I mentioned, there are maybe 10 great games at most, to me at least. The PSP has some nice fighters like Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max and you can import two Guilty Gear games (what I consider the finest 2D fighter ever made). There are some good action games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw, Syphon Filter, Daxter, and an upcoming Ratchet and Clank game. Of course, there are various sports titles as well, and some racing ones. There's not much in the niche department though. I think Me and My Katamari and Lumines are about it for the really "unique" games. Next, the UMD Movie format for the PSP. Well, many companies have already pulled out, and I haven't seen a UMD Movie section at any stores around here in about 3 weeks now, so it's pretty much done. Though, at this rate, I'm sure you can buy a bunch for a fairly low price. Just remember that the US PSP can only play US UMD Movies, and the Japanese PSP can only play Japanese UMD Movies (they've got some great dirty ones if I do say so myself). I personally didn't care for this option, as they're only really useful if you travel a lot, or have an upcoming long road trip. Other than that, why bother when you can get the same movies on dvd for the same price, with more special features, and can watch them on a bigger screen with better audio? The mp3 player feature on the PSP is fairly decent. Some files can't be read, which frustrates me to no end, having to find the same song in a different format, but it works, and that's all that matters. However, I agree with the people that comment saying that getting a straight-up mp3 player like an iPod is a better option. The PSP requires memory sticks to save data, which cost a bit to get the better ones. By the time you spend money on a PSP with a good memory stick, you could've bought maybe two iPod Nanos. But, you can save many other things on the memory stick, like pictures. The picture feature is neat, and you can set your PSP's background image to anything you have saved. Upload pictures from your digital camera, or what you find online *nudge nudge*. Speaking of online, you can access the internet with the PSP as well. The web browser isn't exactly the best, but again, it gets the job done. The Firmware is always getting updated, so be patient, and eventually, it'll be up to par with a computer from...1998 maybe. Like the movie feature, I'd say the PSP's internet portion is mostly for if you're away from your home computer, or need to check something quickly. It uses wi-fi technology, so you can probably get a connection almost anywhere.
Before closing, I have to address the obligatory comparison to the Nintendo DS. But why? They're completely different systems! The DS is strictly for games, unless you mod it and do the internet thing, or want to wait for the official one or the tv turner coming out sometime down the road. I'm not a Sony or Nintendo fanboy, but I don't like either system over the other. The DS seems like too much of a gimmick with the whole "LOOK! YOU CAN TOUCH THE SCREEN! AND THERE'S TWO OF THEM NOW!". Just look at how many games had the word "touch", or have a hidden "DS" in the title like Resident Evil Deadly Silence, Guilty Gear Dust Strikers and several others. Gee Nintendo, how crafty of you. The PSP however, is more media-oriented than games. What it mostly has are ports of older titles, but can hold its own with its various other features. The one thing it really got screwed over on though, is how fragile it is compared to the DS. The DS, you can drop from standing-height, and chances are, that it'll be completely fine. The PSP? One drop from standing-height, and you're going to notice problems. I dropped my old one once, and the UMD slot wasn't the same again. And I dare not think of dropping it on its screen. Ugh.
Depending on your own personal preferences, it's up to you alone to decide if you'd want the PSP over the DS. What it comes down to is if you look to use it for more than just games. If not, then go for the DS. But if you want just one device that can do many things, the PSP is your best bet right now, since Nintendo only just recently hopped on the wi-fi boat, still doesn't have the internet browser and tv tuner in the US, and has about the same number of must-have titles as the PSP. While I'm not 100% satisfied with my PSP, I can at least appreciate it for everything it can do. I was about to trade it in for an iPod, in all honesty, but gave it another shot, and am trying to use it to its full extent. What did it come down for me? DIRTY JAPANESE MOVIES. THEY WIN IN THE END.
 Buyer Beware,may not give you everthing you want. April 22, 2006
blugreen (New York City)
18 out of 37 found this review helpful
I just brought this system about a week ago and it's amazingly great but only if you have the right amount of cash as well as computer to go with it, I say this for many reasons because when I bought my It needed a larger memory card that will cost you at least 60 dollars and then if you don't have wireless internet then you can't go on the internet with it and if you really want to put things in it such as music,photos ,and video you need a cable that connects the system to your computer and what makes it worst is that your computer may not reconize it and then you can try to fix the problem but it really is hopeless I even contacted the company and they didn't even care and also said it was hopeless and should get a different computer. Overall I could'nt take it anymore and return the system for my money back and brought something else , so IM TRYING TO WARN YOU DO NOT BUY THIS SYSTEM UNLESS YOU HAVE THE CASH AND THE RIGHT COMPUTER OR I PROMISE YOU 'LL REGRET IT. LIKE I DO TODAY.
 Forget about the negative hype December 1, 2006
Whitey (Irving, Texas USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before buying my PSP, and most of it was pretty negative-- bad game selection, needs more features, hard to use, etc. Then I took a look at the dates of those reviews, and most of them were within a month of the system's launch. The system, as it currently ships, is great (unless you're all about running buggy "homebrew" software or "open source is the only way" Linux). Other than the games, which are fine-- puzzle, strategy, FPS, RPG, old-school, you name it, the system can play movies or music and browse the internet. The games I own load up quickly and run well.
The system itself is really slick looking, too-- invest in a good screen protector to make sure your LCD doesn't get nicked up (I use the Hori brand cover and it works very well).
I haven't bought any UMD movies to date-- I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for the same movie twice. You do have to do the leg work and download some third-party software to transfer your DVDs onto memory sticks, but the results are completely satisfying. I can get 2 or 3 full-length movies onto a 2 gig memory stick (watch the sales, they regularly go for $30) and still have room for game saves and assorted junk. Best of all, battery life is nice and long when you watch a movie off of the stick, since there's no spinning disk motor to eat up the charge. The screen is small but beautiful, even giving a nice clear picture on fast-moving action scenes.
The web browser is perfectly adequate to the kinds of surfing I do on the go (news and e-mail mostly). Typing is admittedly a beast, but websites pull up nice and fast. Sony is supposed to be adding shockwave support soon, also.
All in all, you might actually be happier with a DS lite if all you want to do is play games-- however, if you think you'd get a lot of use out of a multifunction device like this, small enough to fit into anyone's coat pocket or purse, seriously consider getting one of these fun little gizmos.
 Huge Disappointment July 15, 2006
John thomas Oaks (Elizabethton, TN USA)
16 out of 26 found this review helpful
Let me begin by saying that I really wanted to like the PSP. The good news is that the screen is beautiful. . .that's all the good news. Now for the BAD news, and it's pretty bad. I have 20/20 vision, and I had to squint to see what I was doing half of the time in most of the games I bought when I got the PSP. The only one that was remotely enjoyable in this respect was the Gottlieb Pinball Collection (a fantastic collection, by the way). The controls are extremely awkward to navigate. They claim it's like holding a PlayStation controller, but it's not even close. Don't believe this hype. My hands would cramp after 10 minutes of play, and then continue to ache for a few minutes after I put the thing down. The joystick is the worst offender. My thumb was killing me after playing X-men Legends for a while. The WiFi connectivity is a big joke. The interface for surfing the web is frustrating at best and mind-bogglingly non-intuitive at worst. It's like the guys at Sony took their interface design cues from Microsoft (eeuch). Now THIS is the capper that really ticked me off. In order to save my game I had to purchase a memory stick! Those things are expensive! So now I'm already in the hole almost $400. The Nintendo DS is such a better machine. You don't have to buy separate memory sticks, the screen is beautiful, the games rock. Buy a Nintendo, save a bundle of money and tell Sony what you think of this crappy piece of machinery called the PSP. One more thing: I was going to rent a movie to watch on the PSP, but Blockbuster was charging $6 to rent a UMD movie! What in the world is Sony thinking? If this is supposed to make the PlayStation 3 attractive, it's not working. I wouldn't touch the PS3 with a ten-foot pole after my experience with the PSP.
Sony PSP-The BEST portable game system..?? May 1, 2007
Tina (Tampa, FL)
15 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought this system about 2 weeks ago. About 6 months ago, I was looking to buy a portable game system because I travel several times a year and needed something to entertain me during long plane rides. So it came down to either a Nintendo DS or a Sony PSP. I ended up getting the Nintendo DS because it was cheaper and there were a few DS games that I wanted. A coworker showed me his PSP about 2.5 weeks ago and was showing me a movie he downloaded onto it. He then told me that they went down in price about 30 dollars so I went and looked at one. About 4 days later, I decided to buy it.
And I was THRILLED when I played a game on it the first time. The graphics are absolutely amazing. Imagine playing a game on your PS2 and it's exactly like that. I couldn't believe how great the graphics were but understood that maybe the game I was playing (GTA: Liberty City Stories) had good graphics but other games would not. So I bought a second game (Thrillville). The results were the same. I was/am ecstatic! I don't mean to compare the DS to the PSP because I understand that they're two completely different systems but going from a DS to a PSP was a GREAT improvement. The buttons were a little difficult to use at first (the analog stick is highly sensitive) but I eventually got the hang of it. I love that there are more options on the PSP. The "home" screen lets you see previously saved games and other options.
The sound is great. You have the ability to use headphones if you wish (which is great if I want to play a game or watch a movie and don't want to bug anyone else). The buttons to access the sound aren't hard to get to. It's easy to hold onto. However, you can purchase "grips" so that you have extra support. The outside of the screen can be a problem. It seems to collect dust and fingerprints even when I'm careful so maybe purchasing screen covers would be a good idea. Another problem I have is that the battery doesn't last as long as I wanted to. When I play at home, I always have it plugged in. However, if I'm watching a movie, I'd like to know that the battery isn't going to shut off in the middle of the movie. The grips I bought come with its own battery that allows a maximum of 4 extra hours of battery life so if that is a problem, purchasing the grips is a good solution.
Now onto the bonuses. Not only does the PSP play video games, but it also plays movies and mp3s. When I'd have to fly somewhere and wanted to bring some sort of entertainment, I usually brought my mp3 player, a portable game system, and good headphones so that I could watch the tv that the airplane supplied. With the PSP, I only need one system to entertain me. Although I haven't tried putting songs or movies onto my PSP, I've seen other people play movies and songs and the sound and video quality are superb. Obviously the screen isn't that big so only one person can watch movies but that's not a big deal. Also, the UMD movies that you can buy for the PSP are NOT expensive. I was surprised to see a movie that came out maybe 2 weeks ago was only $20 (for the UMD at least). Not too bad at all! There's also a good selection of movies to choose from.
As far as accessories that you may need/want to buy, there are plenty of gadgets to choose from. One thing you probably would eventually need down the road is a memory stick. I suggest buying one that's not specifically made for the PSP because it'll be cheaper (I bought a lexar one for $30 cheaper than the sony one). Sony also sells cases, storage for games, headphones, travel kits, and I've even seen something that allows you to strap the PSP to the back of a car's headrest so that you can watch a movie in the car.
Bottom line.. If you want a system that isn't almost specifically made for kids, go with the PSP. If you want the ability to listen to music and watch movies also, go with the PSP. If you like the idea that the games for PSP are almost all made for adults/older children, go with the PSP. The system itself isn't too expensive considering all the things it does. The games aren't expensive at all. The movies you can buy for the PSP aren't expensive at all. And the accessories aren't expensive at all. Just look at the graphics and you'll be hooked.
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