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The PSP: Is 1000 lives enough? Probably not.

cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm RegentBears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
edited March 2010 in Social Entropy++
It's like a nut you can play outside.

Or something.
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Unless you've been living in a cave, Nintendo owns your mortal soul, or both, you're likely familiar with the PlayStation Portable.

No, it doesn't have nearly as many games as Nintendo's dual-screen juggernaut, but the ones it does have are pretty awesome.


To name a few, you can play games with:


Snakes!

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(Good luck finding that version, by the way)


Planes!

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Demons!

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Yes, there's also a DS version. Let's not speak of it.

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Religious Drama!

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This is the game you probably should own it for.

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Miserable piles of secrets!

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It's basically Symphony of the Night Portable, which is a selling point in and of itself.

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Shiny blocks!

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You love Rez and Space Channel 5, don't you? Of course you do. So love this too.

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Pata pata pata-ohgodmakeitstop

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Ginormous blades!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZaSipHuO4

Looks even better on the screen.


Falling notes!

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If you want to pursue the US version, that is.


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Mythological psychopaths!

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Rolling staaaaart

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Penguins that go 'boom'

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Just to name a few.


Quite a bit on the way in the future to look forward to, as well, especially if you're into Atlus:

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^That might do it for most people.

Or this:

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So you don't have one yet?

Then this is what you should be after(or something like it):

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The bundles generally come with a 1GB card among other things.


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The PSP is also a multi-media device. Using a standard USB cable(ideally, one from a digital camera), just open the PSP in your computer like you would any other hard drive, drag desired files to the respective folder(i.e. 'Audio' for MP3s), and they're there.

The same applies for wallpapers('Image'), which can easily be gotten from numerous websites.


The best functionality of this is using either your own browser to download demos from websites and then transferring them to the system('Game' folder) for immediate use.
(This helped me determine that unlike the amazing Xbox shmup, Xyanide's Resurrection prequel for PSP is nothing like it.)

This can also be done with the system itself, but this tends to limit you to Sony's official site, when far more are available elsewhere.

Those sites could be accessed with the console also, but it's bound to take longer.




There's also a rumor that they're making a new one without a UMD drive, thriving on DLC.

That's the mother of all bad ideas. So try to get the real PSP experience while you still can.

Just watch that battery life, it goes out quick.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    GRUMBLE GRUMBLE

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  • Sars_BoySars_Boy Rest, You Are The Lightning. Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    hey i have on of these

    one of the old ones

    have not played it in years

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  • PhonehandPhonehand Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    mention valkyrie profile

    i bought a psp for that and fft

    Phonehand on
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  • Satanic JesusSatanic Jesus Hi, I'm Liam! with broken glassesRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I haven't played on my PSP in a while. I really should though.

    EDIT: Valkyrie Profile is one of the games I have and should play.

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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I may get one of these playin' machines if the Rock Band game turns out good.

    because between Disgaea, Castlevania, and my obsession with Lumines on XBLA there are quite a few games I would enjoy having.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Valkyrie Profile PSP is also cheaper than the $texas that VP PS1 goes for, so I picked it up first chance I got.

    Shame it's tough as nails.

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  • PhonehandPhonehand Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    i am interested in growlanser

    i recognize those characters

    is that a port of the very first one?

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Yep, never released in the US.

    Atlus USA better not miss the chance.

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  • NuzakNuzak Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
  • PhonehandPhonehand Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Yep, never released in the US.

    Atlus USA better not miss the chance.

    finally i can buy something for my psp!

    Phonehand on
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  • ZephyrZephyr Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    i have that MGS

    i sold my PSP like a year and a half ago cause the slim and lite just came out but i got a 360 and i just sorta forgot about it

    was gonna get one again but i have no money and also i heard about a new PSP GO or something?

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  • AntimatterAntimatter Devo Was Right Gates of SteelRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Antimatter wrote: »
    between that and my previously discussed lust for Disgaea (also MGS, Persona...Castlevania...lots of stuff) make me want a PSP pretty badly.

    though I do want one that does something with the analog nub . like, makes it better.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Nuzak wrote: »

    Of which I showed many examples of! (Except that one)
    Zephyr wrote:
    was gonna get one again but i have no money and also i heard about a new PSP GO or something?

    That's the one with no UMD drive running on DLC, reportedly.

    Sounds like an idea destined for failure.

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  • NuzakNuzak Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Zephyr wrote: »
    i have that MGS

    i sold my PSP like a year and a half ago cause the slim and lite just came out but i got a 360 and i just sorta forgot about it

    was gonna get one again but i have no money and also i heard about a new PSP GO or something?

    oh, is that some new thinner psp

    didn't think the rumours were true

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  • AntimatterAntimatter Devo Was Right Gates of SteelRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ness445 wrote: »
    Antimatter wrote: »
    between that and my previously discussed lust for Disgaea (also MGS, Persona...Castlevania...lots of stuff) make me want a PSP pretty badly.

    though I do want one that does something with the analog nub . like, makes it better.

    I want a PSP because there's going to be a version of Little Big Planet on it

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  • ZephyrZephyr Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    well it's still a rumor i guess

    suppose to be announced at E3

    it's not supposed to use UMDs in which case what the fuck do i do with my games?

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  • I Win SwordfightsI Win Swordfights all the traits of greatness starlight at my feetRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I loved my psp

    But then I broke it trying to make it into a tv remote.

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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Antimatter wrote: »
    Ness445 wrote: »
    Antimatter wrote: »
    between that and my previously discussed lust for Disgaea (also MGS, Persona...Castlevania...lots of stuff) make me want a PSP pretty badly.

    though I do want one that does something with the analog nub . like, makes it better.

    I want a PSP because there's going to be a version of Little Big Planet on it
    just fix the analog nub!

    I hate that so much!

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Zephyr wrote: »
    well it's still a rumor i guess

    suppose to be announced at E3

    it's not supposed to use UMDs in which case what the fuck do i do with my games?

    Coasters.

    Or keep the old one no matter what.

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  • Dead LegendDead Legend Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    i have considered getting a psp many times just for final fantasy tactics alone

    this thought is still in my mind, in the future.

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  • NuzakNuzak Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Nuzak wrote: »

    Of which I showed many examples of! (Except that one)

    alright, non final fantasy games about mythological psychopaths

    did you show anything like that

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Nuzak wrote: »
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Nuzak wrote: »

    Of which I showed many examples of! (Except that one)

    alright, non final fantasy games about mythological psychopaths

    did you show anything like that

    Well, there's Dracula.

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  • CandlemassCandlemass Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Sometimes I forget I even own a psp. I originally caved in to buy one because of FFT and have about six games for it. Rented Crisis Core once and found it to be a miserable pile of shit just like everything else I've had the displeasure to try from the FF7 extension. Guess I still need to pick up Valkyrie Profile one day along with Persona and RB: unplugged once they are out.

    Gitaroo Man is awesome though. 8-)

    edit: Sony needs some goddamn ps1 games out already for the thing. It's a shame that Japan has already gotten the likes of Xenogears while I sit here waiting and trying to decide between trying out homebrew or knowing that I'll eventually upgrade the firmware once a game that's worth it appears.

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  • FizFiz Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I got a psp recently. It was a steal

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  • PhonehandPhonehand Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Fiz wrote: »
    I got a psp recently. It was a steal

    he stole it!

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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Fiz wrote: »
    I got a psp recently. It was a steal
    I can only hope this was a subtle dig at Munkus.

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  • NuzakNuzak Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Nuzak wrote: »
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Nuzak wrote: »

    Of which I showed many examples of! (Except that one)

    alright, non final fantasy games about mythological psychopaths

    did you show anything like that

    Well, there's Dracula.

    one of these days, iwa

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  • FabricateFabricate __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    I actually lost my PSP! I let my dad borrow it and it was never heard from again.

    I think I also lost Lumines, I'm not sure.

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  • DiarmuidDiarmuid Amazing Meatball Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    No mention of LocoRoco? Disappointing.

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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I hope you die and go to hell! And it is full of rocks!

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  • FizFiz Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ness445 wrote: »
    Fiz wrote: »
    I got a psp recently. It was a steal
    I can only hope this was a subtle dig at Munkus.

    It's far less subtle with you and Phonehand explaining the joke

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  • Dead LegendDead Legend Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    i think i should buy a psp for final fantasy tactics and disgaea

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  • Ness445Ness445 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I figured as much, but honestly you could have just meant that it was excessively cheap.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I have the Loco Roco demo. It's weird.

    Shoot, I forgot Prinny.

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    It's what you might call hardcore.


    Also, Puzzle Quest PSP is the best version(or so I'm told).

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  • FizFiz Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ness445 wrote: »
    I figured as much, but honestly you could have just meant that it was excessively cheap.

    Therein lies the joke.

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  • LordaenLordaen Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I recently purchased one of these and have been quite pleased so far.

    Enjoyed Crisis Core quite a bit, and Lumines is pretty great as well.

    Should I try hunting down Patapon or just wait until the second game comes out? Or should I bother with it at all?

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  • CandlemassCandlemass Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Lordaen wrote: »
    I recently purchased one of these and have been quite pleased so far.

    Enjoyed Crisis Core quite a bit, and Lumines is pretty great as well.

    Should I try hunting down Patapon or just wait until the second game comes out? Or should I bother with it at all?

    If have a transfer cable, you can download a demo of it and try it out on the psp. Loco Roco and other demos exist as well.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    Ness445 wrote: »
    I figured as much, but honestly you could have just meant that it was excessively cheap.

    IT'S ALMOST LIKE A DOUBLE ENTENDRE!

    AHAHAHA!

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Candlemass wrote: »
    Lordaen wrote: »
    I recently purchased one of these and have been quite pleased so far.

    Enjoyed Crisis Core quite a bit, and Lumines is pretty great as well.

    Should I try hunting down Patapon or just wait until the second game comes out? Or should I bother with it at all?

    If have a transfer cable, you can download a demo of it and try it out on the psp. Loco Roco and other demos exist as well.

    This. I thought I would love Patapon on general principle, but I found it awkward.

    The sequel should be out by now, except it's download only?

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