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Considering a PSP
captaink
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Between the 3000 and the PSP Go, the clear winner seems to be the 3000, to me. Cheaper, bigger screen, UMD drive. Anything I am missing about the Go?
Games? I'm a big RPG fan, which is the main reason I want to get one. I want to play the new Dissidia game. I have also enjoyed puzzle games on my DS. Any other PSP standouts of any genre?
I'm considering getting FFT:War of the Lions, or Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. Which is the better game for someone who adored FFTA and FFTA2? I played a little Disgaea and FFT on my PS2, couldn't really get into them, but I think the portability or small screen or something makes me like SRPGs a lot more. I tried to play the GBA Fire Emblem, but permadeath drove the perfectionist in me crazy.
Games? I'm a big RPG fan, which is the main reason I want to get one. I want to play the new Dissidia game. I have also enjoyed puzzle games on my DS. Any other PSP standouts of any genre?
I'm considering getting FFT:War of the Lions, or Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. Which is the better game for someone who adored FFTA and FFTA2? I played a little Disgaea and FFT on my PS2, couldn't really get into them, but I think the portability or small screen or something makes me like SRPGs a lot more. I tried to play the GBA Fire Emblem, but permadeath drove the perfectionist in me crazy.
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Just to warn you, there's a PSP2 (ahem, "NGP") coming out in a few months. There's no word about backwards compatibility.
I've heard good things about Jeanne D'arc.
Trails in the Sky (just came out this week)
Persona 3 Portable (best version of the game)
Action/RPG standouts:
Half-Minute Hero
Ys 7
Ys: Oath in Felghana
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Gods Eater Burst
Strategy/RPG standouts:
Tactics Ogre
Wild Arms XF
Jeanne D'arc
FFT
Arc the Lad 1-3 (especially 2)
As for PSP Go advantages:
16 GBs of internal storage
Blutooth support (can use Blutooth headphones or hookup with PS3 controllers if you're playing PSP games on the TV)
Has a pause function where you can pause 1 game at any time and then go do other things like listen to music, watch a movie, download new stuff, etc.
Screen is slightly smaller, but it's also of higher quality than the PSP-3000.
One thing that's worth considering is that the NGP will be compatible with games you download for the PSP, however it won't be compatible with UMDs. So even if you buy a PSP-3000, you'll probably want to stay away from UMDs except for games that aren't on the PSN or dirt cheap games you don't care a lot about if you plan on upgrading to a NGP in the future. Plus the PSN version usually plays better than the UMD version anyway (shorter load times).
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Again: anything you can download for the Go, you can download for the 3000. All you need is a memory stick.
PSN store works the same on the PSP Go and the older PSP models. The big difference is that the older PSP models don't have any internal storage so you'll need to buy a Memory Stick Pro Duo to store stuff, whereas the PSP Go starts out with 16GBs (which can be expanded with M2 memory cards).
Not all games are available both digitally and on UMD, but most good ones are. There are a few standout UMD exclusives though like Lumines, Every Extend, and most of Square-Enix's older games (although Square-Enix has put up a bunch of stuff on the PSN recently, so maybe they'll start going back through their back catalog soon).
The PS3 can't play PSP games except for some of the PSP Mini titles. However, the later PSP models can be hooked up directly to a TV with the right accessory.
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The best PSP is one that has been hacked. I would say more but I don't want another infraction. I personally think the GO is a joke but your mileage may vary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_downloadable_PSP_games
IIRC, War of the Lions is the original FFT with some new content. I haven't played either, but I'd assume FFT is closer to FFTA than TO. But if you didn't like FFT, then you might as well go with something new and get TO.
As for puzzle games, N+ (puzzle platformer), Lumines, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords , and LocoRoco 1 and 2 are all great. Crisis Core hasn't been mentioned yet and is definitely worth a look. The original Dissidia is also excellent as well.
And the FFT remake on the PSP has some technical problems so some people prefer to play the original version (which is also available on the PSP via the PS1 Classics section of the PSN). The Tactics Ogre remake, on the other hand, is fantastic.
In the past month or two, Square Enix has put a lot of stuff on the PSN - The Third Birthday, Tactics Ogre, Lord of Arcana, Dissidia 2, a bunch of PS1 classics. I wouldn't be surprised if they started putting their older PSP titles up soon.
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Looks like 4-8 GB sticks are cheap on Amazon though.
Edit: And I hadn't heard anything about technical problems on War of the Lions. I heard it had a redone translation and some other minor tweaks and additions.
Sony's memory cards are a rip off, they're literally 3 times the price they should be. Get an adaptor (they're like, $3 on ebay) and some SDHC memory.
And I'd highly recommend getting at least an 8GB card. The biggest PSP games are over 1GB so you'd only be able to have 2-3 of them on a 4GB card (although there are also smaller games).
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The translation is light years ahead of the PS1 version, though.
Slight bonus advantage I discovered (after my old unit was stolen) in regards to going with PSN games is that if anything happens to your unit, you can always re-download your games. You'll lose your save files, but you won't be up shit creek.
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I would get a bigger stick than you think you need because most psp games are around 1G and if you're the type who hates changing things out, you'll appreciate having everything in one spot.
I'm not planning on buying a NGP until about the same point in the lifecycle as I got the PSP (i.e. when it's virtually dead and very cheap) so that wasn't a concern with me.
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And wait, you can use SD memory in the PSP? Is that like an adaptor for miniSD or something? That would suck, because I've got those sitting around and went out and paid more for a 2GB Memory Stick than the 8 GB miniSD I have just sitting around.
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Yeah sorry, you got done by Sony's little racket
For reference look up Photofast pro duo adapter on ebay.
There's like five different scaling options for PsOne titles (I don't remember all the names for sure) -
'Original' where there's no scaling (1:1 pixel mapping) - small, but super crisp.
'Normal' where it scales to the height of the screen - larger, but a little blurry.
'Zoom' where it seems to scale to the *width* of the screen - larger still, but it cuts off the top and bottom
'Full screen' where it fills the entire screen, but is distorted
'Custom' where you can scale it any way you want (this might be PSPGo only).
They just put up FF1 & FF2 in Euro-land, so I wouldn't be surprised if they show up. Still missing many, many titles though (Crisis Core, Kingdom Hearts, FFTactics, Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile).
Speaking of the DS, it has those Hori screen protectors that are head and shoulders above other screen protectors. Are there any particularly good ones for the 3000? Or recommended cases?
YS Oath in Felghana and YS Seven
And both are on PSN if you decide on a go. Although really, with the price of the pro duo adapter and Micro SD cards, the 3,000 is the way to go. If you get the hankering to play a non-PSN game, you can, and you can dl all PSN games if you want.
That's where I keep my PSP, though it does stay in the car often.
I used to carry my PSP 2000 back and forth to work; it certainly does fit in a pants pocket, but it's not exactly comfortable. As soon as I got to work I would take it out and store it in my desk drawer until lunchtime.
The Go on the other hand, fits comfortably in a *shirt* pocket.
2) Is there any restrictions for copying games bought from PSN store? Like, can I copy them as many times as I like to as many devices I like? Is there a limit to number of devices or number of transfers?
1) No.
2) You can have 5 PSPs activated to 1 account total, and the PSP can only have one account active on it at a time, not multiple like a PS3.
I personally have a Go and a 3000. I pretty much only play my games on my Go -- having the UMD collection in a handy little device is nice. 8-)
Oh my gosh...Yes. These games are easily worth getting a PSP for.
my ds lite also fits in most of my pockets
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Amazon has the Go for $160. Considering that I'd need a memory card for a 3000, that makes them pretty equal in price.
You can get one of the Photofast adaptors for $3 and two 16GB MicroSD sticks for around $45 if you wanted a ton of space, or you can pick up a 32GB Lexar memory stick for $65.
If you do get a Go, you'll have the 16GB of internal storage ready to go, and you can get another 16GB Memory Stick Micro for $29 with free shipping.
The PSP Go's Bluetooth support can be used for headsets and Dual Shock 3s, but you can also connect to a cellphone and use it as a bluetooth modem. My phone is a hunk of shit with a terrible browser, but I have unlimited data, so I can use my PSP Go to check my email or the forums or whatever else when I'm away from a wifi connection. 3G might not be terribly fast, but it's still there.
That, and syncing a DS3 and using TV-Out does turn it into the world's smallest PS1/PSP console.
The only real downside to the Go is having the PSN dictate the price you'll pay for games. Some games are priced pretty decently (there are a ton of games that are $15 or less), but some games have pricetags that are pretty ridiculous (new games will generally stay at full price for considerably longer than they will at retail).
The reverse is also true, though. There are a few games that are rare or expensive on UMD, but are fairly cheap and readily available on the PSN. There are also several games that did not have a UMD release, and are PSN only.
As for the games that are unavailable on the PSN, there are some good ones (mainly older games like GripShift, PoPoLoCrois, Outrun 2006, and Megaman Powered Up) that Go owners miss out on, but there is still a pretty awesome selection of games on the PSN.
The 3000 can do most of the things the Go can, and it does have a larger screen, but with game pausing, Bluetooth support, and the smaller form factor the Go seems to me like it's much better suited as a portable device.
If you were thinking of getting a Go, check out the PSN store from your PS3 or download Media Go and you'll be able to see the selection (and pricing) of games you might be interested in.