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 Slim PSP November 10, 2007
A. Shipovsky (Alameda, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This PSP is lighter and loads a bit faster than the previous version. It smudges just as easy, now the back has the same finish as the front. If you have any problems with your current PSP, you should definitely get this one!
great little toy December 11, 2007
M. Liddic (boston)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
for a soldier sitting here in the great sand box of iraq. what a blast! i got it, just to play squad command. it passes the time and lets you forget for awhile. i have ordered 4 more games. love it
Amazon DHL Home shipping is an unacceptable solution December 18, 2007
NY gamer (New York USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The PSP is a terrific product but if you buy it from Amazon I suggest that you avoid any Amazon shipping choice that uses DHL Home. I have found it be a poor shipping solution that misses the expected delivery date. It is also hard to track online as the data is not kept current. When you call customer service they will continue to push out the delivery date past the newest broken promise. If it ever makes it out of DHL, then you end up waiting on the USPS for final delivery. This may be a cost saver for Amazon but it stinks for customers. Go with another shipper.
 Most satisfying electronics purchase in a long time. January 7, 2008
Jake Danzig (Spook City, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm reviewing this product with a unique angle. I have an original 1.50 FW PSP that I never upgrade because I use it exclusively for homebrew. I basically ignored firmware updates, and as a result I wasn't able to play any new games that were released for the PSP. Yes there are workarounds, but I got tired of relying on custom firwares and other applications which always run the risk of bricking your system. Yeah there are now unbricking methods and such, but honestly I got tired of the hassel. When I first heard that this new style PSP was coming out, I got pretty excited because I was thinking about getting another one anyway. While the new features and everything truly aren't much better than the original, this is a great way to go if you have an old PSP that you want to keep exclusive for homebrew. Not only do I now have a permanent homebrew enabled system that will never be modded, flashed or tampered with again, but I also have a system that can stay up to date with the latest firmware updates, play any released PSP game, and I can utilize the PS3 connectivity features, which are becoming better and better over time. The issues of poor quality are pretty overrated, and I think it's mainly because people don't know how to take care of their stuff correctly. I use mine daily and it's in pristine condition. Want to know how? Well, to get maximum enjoyment out of this thing, I heavily recommend before even playing it, you also purchase the following:
1) a hori screen protector (comes with a microfiber cloth, which is essential for removing fingerprints)
2) a fully enclosed zipper case (something that keeps the thing FULLY protected when not in use. There aren't that many good ones, but I did find a decent one at best buy that holds the system and 4 UMDs)
3) a 4GB sandisc (NOT sony) memory stick (I got a huge deal on one of these for $35 on black Friday, best deal I have ever seen. 4GB is enough to do almost anything with)
4) a nice pair of in-ear earphones (I got a pair of v-moda vibes for about $100 and they make everything sound amazing. A good pair of earphones truly enhances the gaming experience)
The new PSP coupled with those four things have given me a system that gets more appreciation (and use by the way) than my 360, PS3, or even homebrew-dedicated PSP. It's great knowing my homebrew is always there if I need it, but it's also great to be able to keep up to speed with all the newest updates, capabilities, and features. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because you have to buy those four things separately. Cost me an extra $150-$160 (shave about $100 off that if you can live without the earphones) but in my opinion, WELL worth it.
Great Fun While on the Go March 1, 2008
M. Bruner
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a frequent traveler the PSP is a great thing to have. You can use it to hold your music or videos or you can just play some of the great games that this system has to offer. The last handheld I owned was a Gameboy back when I was a kid, the original Gameboy too, just a large unit with a black and white screen, and I was blown away with the visual capabilities of the PSP.
The only bad things about it are it smudges pretty easy, as it is with most products with this type of screen, so buy screen protectors and after you buy the system you have to pay another $50 to $300 (depending on the size) for a memory card.
All in all this is a great little toy for kids, adults, people bored at home, or people often on the go.
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