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I got a PSP!
Katchem_ash
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I bought a PSP today and with it I bought a Sony PSP Case that can hold 2 UMD and a memory Stick. I also bought Gurumin: A Monstorious Adventure for it from EB Games. Since they were out of the memory sticks I have to get one.
My question is this, what size do I need the sticks to be? I heard there was a 4 gig and a 2 gig one as well as the 512 and the 256. How much space does each game's save take place? Do I need batteries for it? [Note I haven't opened it yet as its for my trip to Japan and something to do on the plan. 12hr on a plane is long.] What are my recharging options?
My question is this, what size do I need the sticks to be? I heard there was a 4 gig and a 2 gig one as well as the 512 and the 256. How much space does each game's save take place? Do I need batteries for it? [Note I haven't opened it yet as its for my trip to Japan and something to do on the plan. 12hr on a plane is long.] What are my recharging options?
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The batteries are built in and you pretty much have to have a wall socket if you only got the default pack. You can buy car chargers (cigarette lighter style) as well although those aren't as effective. You can get a kit that has a heavy-duty battery and a 4 gig hard drive built into it, but they're nearly as expensive as the PSP itself.
Game saves are fairly small; each of mine range from 100kB to 500kB. You'll only need the larger sticks if you're looking to do video and audio, which you might as well since you have the thing already.
And yeah, you should open it and charge it before you get on a plane. It comes with an AC adapter; you can buy a USB recharging cord, if you have a laptop or whatever, to charge it remotely.
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With the question to Video, can I import my videos to it, ala the IPod? Or do I have to buy movies for it just to watch videos? I am looking more specifically for my Anime DVD's to convert it and watch it.
How long do the battery last? I know this is not related to the PSP but is there a difference in voltage between NA and Japan?
Get PSP video9, it's a free converter that does a good job of converting mpeg and divx movies into a psp compatible format.
The battery life depends on what you do with it. Games will drain it relatively quickly (around 6 hours maybe?) but just videos it will last much longer. Also, screen brightness affects the battery life obviously.
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Huh?!?!?
I consistently pull 7-8 hours keeping the brightness low.
Is that when playing a game? My battery estimator always says I have about 3 to 3.5 hours of charge left after I recharge it, althugh I always have it at full brightness, so maybe that's why.
How hard is it to get the extra battery and PSP to Airport security? Will they confiscate it or something?
Is there any other accessories that I need? Do normal Headjacks work?
Airport security will let you take all sorts of shit through. I take hard drives, power cables, batteries...
They are trained to recognise bomb equipment from computer equipment.
Ah I see. Thanks for that.
Also is there a back light on it or no? I am asking sicne my flight is in the evening will I be able to play it ifthe lights are turned off or will I need to open a lamp?
Also, and this is mentioned EVERY time there's a PSP thread...for good reason: get the Sega Genesis Collection.
I already have it for the PS2. I rather not get the same game twice. Int his vein no Disgaea since I already own it for the PS2. I got the PSP for its own brand on unqiue JRPG's/SRPG's.
You get...
1) Unlocked PS1 compatibility
2) Unlocked video playback at full screen and full custom bitrates for video and audio.
3) Wireless Digital radio via PSPRadio.
4) Wireless file transfer ability via FTP
5) The ability to theme the XMB like so....
Do not upgrade to 3.0+ if you don't have a PS3. (Even with a PS3, the upgrade is questionalbe) That upgrade is worthless and does nothing but give you a bunch of gimmicks.
Also, can I make a non-recommendation? Whatever you do, wherever you do it, DON'T buy Ys: The Ark of Nephistism. It's a horrendous role-playing game with tiny characters and some of the longest load times in history. Steer clear of Monster Hunter Freedom, too... frankly, I'm not sure what the Japanese see in this one. You'll do everything BUT hunt monsters when you first start the game (fishing? Cooking meat? Oh joy!), and without a second analog stick, the battles are awkward and frustrating.
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http://www.lakupo.com/grblitz
Or just go here to get it for $30 USD and free shipping
you got a psp
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It seems to me like you didn't really look into the PSP beyond the Sony name before you bought it, just from the questions you asked. It's a solid system with nearly endless potential, and the good games keep coming. Metal Gear was great.
I also got DR with it..when I have more money, I have a slew of games I'm going to rape with my dollars.
Jealous hatred!
I kid. Kind of.
I cant for the life of me figure out what DR means
Further abbreviation of Tekken: DR, or Dark Resurrection.
Yay, my hint has worked.
I also picked up Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Tekken: Dark Resurrection a month or so back with a really good deal (2 games for the price of 1). With deals like this you'd think the PSP was dead over here but it's quite the opposite (Daxter is consistantly in the top 10, with Tekken: DR usually a couple of places behind it).
As for games, get Tales of Eternia and thank us all later. Also, Valkyrie Profile is great too. Gurumin is a good choice. Beyond that, I'm not sure if there are too many other JRPG/SRPG that are worth it. Most are ports with really, really crappy load times. There are some nice ones that SE has announced, but you'll have to wait for those of course. If you expand beyond just that genre though, there is a wealth of good games on the PSP. If you want to know what else I would recommend, just ask. Hope you enjoy the PSP, it really is a great system, despite the general consensus of the PA forums.