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I finally played a PSP and it was pretty rad
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So over the weekend I actually got to spend some time with a PSP. I'd seen it in the past, touched it from time to time, and had spent a few seconds with some kiosks.
It's a pretty groovy piece of hardware, isn't it? I mean I always of the opinion that games that play well on a console are perhaps not the best material for a handheld, but its not like the hardware demands that this is the approach taken by developers. Setting aside all issues related to software FOR the PSP ... it is one damn fine piece of hardware, isn't it?
But I don't know if I want one yet. Hmmm. Only so much room for games in my bedside table.
It's a pretty groovy piece of hardware, isn't it? I mean I always of the opinion that games that play well on a console are perhaps not the best material for a handheld, but its not like the hardware demands that this is the approach taken by developers. Setting aside all issues related to software FOR the PSP ... it is one damn fine piece of hardware, isn't it?
But I don't know if I want one yet. Hmmm. Only so much room for games in my bedside table.
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the only thing i really miss is the homebrew community. PSP had some amazing programs for it.
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But it was a total hoot. And it felt really cool to have graphics that nice and smooth in my hands.
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Let me counter with the PSP is totally awesome, dude. It just sucks that there are no good games for it ...
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i got one for christmas and after asking for game recommendations on it on some other forum i got a bunch of naysays saying the DS is better and wish i got a DS, then i realized these people were fucking morons after i got a DS and enjoy my PSP and DS equally with their many games.
Let me tell you, having a device with a bitchin' screen that can play movies, mp3s, PSP games, PSX games, SNES roms, and GBA roms, is pure awesome.
I've been working my way through Final Fantasy Anniversary and Megaman Powered Up, with occasional jumps into Link to the Past and Metroid Fusion. I bus to work, so I have plenty of time for portable games, lol.
It's still picking up steam, and when it does, it'll be a must-own console.
I did the same thing but I picked up another one about a month ago and I'm impressed. As much as I hate to say this, it's superior in every way to the DS, in my opinion.
The problem with the PSP is that "out of the box" it's not that great of a system, especially when you factor in game availability and the price of the console and games. It's when you start looking at homebrew and some of the stuff that we're not allowed to mention here on PA that the console comes into it's own and becomes a good investment.
I want one for this reason alone. Heard DJMP was/is rad and groovy.
Dude, you might not want to say that out loud.
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Whoops...sorry about that.
Regarding the PSP, as a JRPG fan it seems to have a better potential line-up than the DS, which makes me happy:
Tales of the World (released today)
Brave Story
Final Fantasy Tactics PSP
Disgaea PSP
Tales of Eternia (import from Europe)
Plus it's got an out of the box web browser and the ability to play PSPs and Video. I would suggest getting at least a 4 GB memory stick if you're going to be dealing with movies and/or music since the one supplied is tiny.
The only odd thing I've run into is with the Sony brand spare battery and charger. The battery seems just slightly bigger than the battery that comes with the PSP so the back cover doesn't isn't as snug when I'm using it. Anyone else have this issue?
don't even bother with most fighting games.....
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I think I read that a quarter also works pretty well.
Same here. I bought one at launch, and have always had a great game to play on it. The system really is great, and oddly enough I haven't touched my DS in months. The selection of games on it just doesn't compare. I know I'll probably get flamed for that comment, but that's just how it is for me.
I was about |---| close when they announced Final Fantasy Tactics. I then, however, busted out my PSX copy and began playing that.
And now I'm keeping myself distant from it. I don't need another portable gaming device. Not yet anyway...
Atlus and NIS games come to mind. Then all the other good mainstream games previously mentioned.
Quick question, what's the rules on legal emulation?
For example I bought Amiga Forever ages ago to play all my old Amiga games, it means I have the legit roms and disk images. (well, technically I didn't even need to buy it.. i've still got my Amiga 1200 kicking about)
I'd kill for an Amiga handheld emulator, hell.. i'd murder for some classic Amiga games on virtual console too. I'd probably quite happily pay through the nose to play Chaos Engine, Speedball 2 etc on my Wii. It's the convenience of it, you have the urge to play an old miggy game but you don't want to dig out the Amiga connect it all up, find the disks and then play it.. you just want to click on a button on the wii menu. (laziness in older age)
Anyway, where was I?
Oh yes, when this slim psp comes out it'd be killer to run UAE on it. Probably kill the battery life though, all emulators tend to be high cpu usage, plus the Amiga was always a really hard machine to emulate because of the large custom chipset.
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Are we allowed to mention playing PSX games on a PSP? You can do so by ripping your own games. You don't even need to obtain Hot Shots for PSX/PS3 download (legally or otherwise) anymore to do it, so it's legit.
I find the PSP gets a perhaps unfair amount of derision. It is a pretty neat piece of hardware, all things considered. I love a good LOLSONY as much as the next guy but I like my PSP. Perhaps not as much as my DS, but owning both means I get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Um, dude, there isnt a atlus game on the psp so far, and the 4 NIS games basically suck ass. Even Houk will tell you that
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Sorry, I forgot, as the game came out last goddamn week. And it still doesnt help the psp in the original rpg department. Not that riviera is a bad game (i
I know a lot of DS lovers IRL and it pisses me off every time I hear one of them say "But the PSP has no good games!" BULLSHIT. It may not have games of interest to them, but to say that they are not good is a ignorant thing to say. Also, I may be ignorant here myself, but no DS game I know of has downloadable content. Wipeout Pure has doubled in tracks thanks to free downloadable content, Killzone added a infrastructure MP and more SP Campaign maps with plans for more stuff... Can't say that for the DS.
Yeah, it doesn't help in the original/new game department, but I'm willing to bet there are many people who didn't play the GBA version. I played the GBA version, and couldn't help but buy the game again for its full voice acting and updated visuals and music. Plus, I've wanted to replay the game again, this was a good excuse. Also, with Disgaea coming to the PSP, hopefully some other good (and new/original) NIS games will follow.
This sums up how I feel exactly. My PSP games outnumber my DS games, and I haven't even picked up my DS in months. It boggles my mind sometimes. If you had told me a year or two ago I'd be favoring the PSP over the DS, I'd say that you were crazy... The PSP actually has a large number of quality titles, people just want to convince themselves that its not worth buying.
How dare the DS include all it's content right from the beginning! THOSE BASTARDS!