PSP Go
Looks like details for Sony's PSP upgrade is out. Still no touch screen?
Some details from Kotaku below.
• Gran Turismo, LittleBigPlanet, Jak & Daxter and Metal Gear Solid are all either confirmed or mentioned.
• The Go's 16 gigs of flash memory and bluetooth support ("You can also tether it to your cell phone,") are touted.
• In discussing the PSP Go's video-playing capability, it sounds like the rental service through PSN will extend to the PSP Go.
• PSP Go will not replace the PSP-3000; the 3000 will still be kept on the market.
• The PSP Go will arrive this fall.
• It's 43 percent lighter than the PSP-3000
• It has a 3.8-inch screen
PSP Go a get for you? I'l still kinda happy with my DSi.
Original text from MARl0 below.
In an update to my previous story, the PSP Go has been leaked before Sony's E3 press conference.
Looks like the rumor from a month ago was right on the money. Some additional details include 16gigs of internal flash memory. And confirmation of only one analog nub.
Update: Here's the official photos now unveiled!
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w156/marl0photo/PSP_Go1.jpg
The previous rumor:
http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/18117/PSP+2+details+emerge.html
And the new confirmed leak:
http://kotaku.com/5273208/rumor-qore-lets-slip-the-first-look-at-psp-go
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Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
If i wanted a PSP Go i would just a buy a T-Mobile Sidekick.
And i don't even like sidekicks.
PSP 1000's FOREVER and EVER!
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
LOL agreed!
This version looks really ugly...><
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
I had the same thing in mind. Besides, the crisis core psp I have still beats it anytime :P
Physics Student
http://dark-kai3.blogspot.com
I got a Crisis Core PSP too, it's sexy incarnate!
Journalist
really, REALLY ugly, yes
Student
I actually like how it looks...closed. The horror starts when it opens....rrroooaaaawwwwwrrrrrrr...its like a little dinosaur. (^_^)
Bum,Hachi Roku driver
It looks a lot better in real life imo.
My buddy has one and I have a 1000 series and looks so nuch smaller.
I had to see this thing first and actually hold it before I could make any judgment and I actually like it.
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Question: are PSP 1000 easily available around retailers?
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
GameStop retailers in Southern California has a lot of
refurbished PSP 1000's for $119.99 (USD)
I don't understand why so many people are trading in PSP
1000's for UNHACKABLE 2000 and 3000's.
A PSP 1000 is the greatest thing ever. In my opinion the
PSP 1000 is better than any iPod available today.
You can get brand new PSP 1000's imported for $300 (USD)
as well and i know what retailer has them too.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
AFAIK, PSP 2000 are hackable with the exception of the ones with the TA-088 v3 mobo. But yea, I would prefer a 1000 just for it's epic battery compartment.
student
The TA-088 v3 PSP's have a customfirmware enabler that has just been updated and now there is the chikHen for the 3000's that can enable homebrew but no ISO loader for it yet
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
YES! I still own and use my PSP 1000 from way back when it was released. Still love it. ^_^
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Gonna stock up on maybe 2 more 1000's before they
really disappear for good.
I think the PSP Go may flop big time with technology
advancing more and Sony doing it's best to block mother-
boards from getting hacked.
Still not hacked PSP 2000, 3000's and PS3.... :(
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
oh the ps3 is hacked...but it costs almost the same amount buying a new ps3. Its board is replaced inside if I'm not mistaken..only one shop here sells it
as for psp 2000s you can hack it if you happened not to upgrade it as it goes..unless its brand-new?
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Yeah i was referring to the newer PSP 2000's, which i
prevously owned and learned taht the motherboard was not
hackable.
Sold that piece of crap and got me a 1000.
Other 2000's that are hackable are the God Of War & Star
Wars edition PSP 2000's.
Fast food! YAY!
http://twitter.com/romieyo
I have one. It's only the best if you get cfw.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
YAY!! XD
U.S. Navy
http://twitter.com/palm9x
indeed - gen one Japanese psp-1000 owner myself - payed a small fortune for it in Singapore, January 2005. Though my joystick is wearing out after 4+ years :(
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Meh, i'm not a fan of the analog stick even with so many
2D fighters in my PSP 1000, so i just stick to the arrow
pad.
Lazy Student
http://blackblitzclan.clangrid.com
I agree the PSP 1000 is king of kings
Otaku
I think the UMD is killing them. But Sony will release a software were PSP owner can convert their UMD games and put it on Mstick. KUDOS! to that.
Part-Time Blogger of Moderately Useless Jibberish
http://www.k-jessop.co.uk
Aye. What I hate most about the new PSP's in their weight. I remember when the Slim's came out (PSP 2000) it was horrid. Felt like a shitty peice of plastic in your hands, and that you could probably tear it in half.
Considering they're getting lighter and lighter. Not good. The PSP Original will never be beaten because of it's comfort of use, and pure awesome looks. The mildly better specs aren't worth the trade-off.
Otaku/Agent Of Death
One analog stick? Nooooo! (On my PSP 2000, there are countless games that would be better with two analog sticks, Especially the fist-person shooters)
Graphic Designer
Indeed. The DS is still the handheld to go to for FPS's.
Otaku/Agent Of Death
Yea, its a hassle to control the camera angles.
Student
http://www.joesblog.jp
but how many of those games would actually be patched to take advantage of a second analog stick? I'd bet the number is close to 0
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
I think the point is, that this is the 4th version of the PSP and they just refuse to add a 2nd analog stick when the fan base goes crazy over it. Old games don't have to be reverse compatible or require patches. The PSOne first came with no analog and only newer games supported the analog. Remember how well that did?
Product Manager
Also, I don't think there's a UMD on the Go and they added BT, so developers would have had the opportunity to start from scratch. This minor update to the PSP is a major disappointment. :(
IT Student
http://www.xbox360france.com
That's horrible, I prefer a smartphone !
Student
http://www.joesblog.jp
It's pretty ugly, but still I am glad they have gone the download route. Building up a big collection is all well and good for home consoles but it's annoying with handhelds when you can only take 2 - 3 with you anyway.
Student
ugly.....
but in that vid, they announce Gran Turismo and Metal Gear!
Web Designer
Those two games worth more than the new hardware that was announced.
Well, if Sony would spill out the details on current PSP/UMD owners to be able to transfer/copy their games in GO! without purchasing games again, that will be great news.
Shinigami
http://superchan-oktaku.blogspot.com/
pff the fake rumor is 10x better :(
3 x upgrade for the same product.
otaku
http://tsuki-board.net/louki
look like crap
History
Agree
三年せいとオタク
Yea it really does.
Prologue: I have a time machine.
Too bad it's hideously ugly. I really like the idea of a UMD-less PSP but this is an utter design fail.
It looks.... Horrible...
What wwere they thinking? Did they not see all the bloody waves of comments shouting: "GIVE ME 2 DAMN ANAZLOGS!!!"Why would they even release something like that... It's screen doesn't look bigger, al thats new is that slide, which nobody really needs...Its ugly, its not practical, it won't sell, they shuld just drop he whole thing...
Otaku/Agent Of Death
Harsh, but true. I agree.
Graphic Designer
I agree to some extent, but not on all your points. For one, I'd say that it IS more practical. It's smaller, and it no longer has the UMD drive. It makes it FAR more portable (smaller size, and vastly improved battery life with no UMD). And at least the single analog makes sense considering that it's only a remodeled PSP, and is NOT a PSP "2". Much like the DSi, it's an upgrade to the existing PSP, it's not a new one. Adding a second analog would've just split the market.
History
Certainly, not use the UMD is an improvement but this "remodulation" has the same fail that the first PSP: playing a shooter is still imposible... like Belgarion says, GIVE ME 2 DAMN ANALOGS!!! and of course, aesthetics is worse than the previous one.
Web Designer
Having a 2nd analog nub would be a nice feature, but would alienate every current owner with it.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Which means all of them would clamor to get a new one. I don't see why Sony would find that a problem. x_x
First of all, what audiences do you think they are targeting? I wouldn't expect any owner of the current PSP Slim to move on to this one for what it offers, and speculating on its price tag - I doubt many will choose it as they first one (If, of course they don't pull the Slim off the market).
Also, I woudln't compare it to the DSi, mainly because of the difference in each console's success lately. The PSP is more or less dieing because of its weak library there past few years. Even 3rd parties didn't make tha big of a difference.
The point is, that they shouldn't expect it to sell that big, if they don't emphasise more on users' needs. Battery life improoval is indeed a good addon, but people don't want a smaller size, they want a bigger screen that is still portable enough. I would say that the prior picture of your post before this one on the matter illustrates how the PSP Go! could've been a successful time and money spend (With a few modifications of course)
Graphic Designer
I don't think you understand the handheld market at all, to be honest. For one, the PSP is hardly dying. Not even close. It completely dominated the Japanese handheld market all year so far for one, and even outside of Japan, it's been doing quite well for itself. Also, 3rd parties have been really getting back on board with the PSP recently as well.
Also, as I said, convenience and portability are KEY in the handheld space. Sony's taking Nintendo's advice in this case. The PSP Go, fixes two of the original PSP's biggest flaws. Battery and portability. If you honestly think that consumers won't pick this thing up, then be prepared for a MAJOR shocker when the thing releases (especially in Japan). I know I'm on board with it (and I already own two PSPs).
Of course its dominating it, what other choice do they have?
I however disagree that 3rd parties are getting back to it *recently*. So far, every game I have recently played on it proves to be a disappointment, even from a general consumer's point of view, and even those with major parties standing behind them (FF Dissidia will be somewhat of an exception).
I already agreed with you on the Battery problem, so no need to bring that up, however I can't see how smaller is better in this case. People want quality, not an iPod
There are big games coming out for it (The KH rendition and Project Diva to name two), but most of them are aimed at the japanese market point blanc. Western audiences got Wolverine...
Are you aware how many people were hyped on Rock Band Unplugged? And do you know how gruesomely it was messed up?
I have one, and I use it mainly to play PS1 games and watch anime lately. Nippon ichi even disappointed with their Prinni effort.
I talked about its appearance on E3 in the E3 expectations thread, and if they present us with anything exclusive or attractive on a normal price - why not? But to be honest, I don't need a new one if it offers only what this picture shows.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
It's not dying and it has been able to at least garner almost half the sales of the DS so it deserves credit for that.
However PSP hasn't dominated the market in Japan.
2009 (so far) - 1.41 million DS, 1.03 million PSP
2008 - 4 million DS, 3.63 million PSP
2007 - 7.2 million DS, 3 million PSP
Worldwide it's not faring as well as in Japan.
2009 - 9.8 million DS, 3.56 million PSP
2008 - 30.7 million DS, 13.3 million PSP
Good system and was able to penetrate Nintendo's death grasp on the handheld market that no one else was able to. Kudos Sony. ^^
We'll see what the PSP Go does. If they do allow options to transfer UMD games to the internal memory then that would be nice. They might need more than 16gb though. Have to wait for their E3 presentation to see if any more info is given.
Professionally Unemployed
uggghhhh failll.
Student // Collector // Gaijin
http://zacbush.com
Quite honestly I don't like this design. As a huge fan of the PSP since its release, I feel the first priority should have been the internal memory, followed by a second analog nub. I think this design, although more portable than its big brothers, completely defeats the solidity and comfort of holding the PSP. This looks like it'd be uncomfortable to play.
Sorry Sony, I think I'll pass on this one.
Also, we're still working on hacking the PSP-3000. I think the likelihood of this one getting a custom firmware in the next year post-release is next to none.
Wonder how much it will cost anyways? If it's under $150 I'd consider it, and it'd need to allow custom firmware. For perfectly legal reasons, of course.
Shinigami
http://superchan-oktaku.blogspot.com/
PSP 1000- PSP 2000 PSP 3000 is this one then a PSP 1,5 ???
The price will be much higher then the previous version ??
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I really wonder how it is gonna work...
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
DID the designer drop out a single brain cell?
DOES he even own a PSP?
The analog stick is placed in the worst possible place ever? Just play Monster Hunter, run around and turn the camera simultaniously require finger curling >_>
The fan mock up is better than this.
PHAIL! FAIL! VAILE! VALE! ;_;
Myself-finder
agree. even with psp slim 2000 finger curling is required to shfit camera properly
For 8 weeks im a NEET
It looks crap.
Tech Support/Semi-programmer XD
Ugh it looks ugly. Thanks but no thanks Sony; I'll stay with the old style PSP for a while XD
Night Stalker
http://myspace.com/Jaycolina_02
does it had some touch screen technology like th iphone. interesting ..We'll have to wait & see on E3
tentacle monster
the buttons look smaller
Otaku/Agent Of Death
That's bad for my big fingers
Might want to link to this video as well:
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/psp-go-revealed/319266?playlist=featured
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
Ugh, I think I will stick with my PSP-1000 thank you. This thing just looks like a waste of time. >.>
Sigh, also in the 'it's ugly' camp. And how are people who bought UMDs going to play them if they ever do upgrade? @_@ I don't have a PSP yet, but I bought a few games in preparation... guess I'll be getting the 3000 model instead.
Graphic Designer
I'm sure Sony has a plan for UMD owners. There's a rumor that there will be some kind of download kiosks in stores that allow you to rip your UMD games to the internal memory of the PSP Go. Just wait for their E3 presentation on Tuesday, and I'm sure everything will become clear.
We will see on Tuesday then
University Student
I don't think there needs to be any hate against their new product, I mean you obviously haven't payed for it or even the one funding their project(if there is one) so I don't think fans have the right to tell them what they need to do with their money. Aren't these reactions one of those that Danny's been informing us about, something like "Don't live life the way others want you to, it's your short life so live it the way you want."
Handhelds aren't even for a long leisure of entertainment, thats why they are called handheld, its just a small device use to pass time while waiting for whatever you are waiting for.
See comments talking about FPS, heck why not go play it on the 360, it's their popular line up anyways and the L/R trigger for it beats other controllers for FPS.
大学の学生 １st year
http://www.twitter.com/NaKAhi70
You would think they would add another nob >_>...Man that thing looks ugly ...the fan art concepts are soo much better~
College Student
That looks horrible, how long do you reckon before it's hacked? lol
Garr why didn't they fix the only things that needed fixing? second analog and better L1/R1 buttons!
Student
It looks so meh :/ Still no dual analog sticks is kind of fail too... Well actually it didn't bother me that much but I know a lot of people wanted two on the PSP. I think I'll just stick with my trusty PSP-1000 :D
Student
http://hana-bix.livejournal.com/
Ahh, this makes me want a PSP more... not the Go though <__<;;
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Still got myself an ancient PSP-1000 here... and not gonna upgrade it unless this new Go's A-Stick switch its place with the cursors... That placement looks bad on my thumbs...
Shooting zaku II's since 1994
Although it's true that the PSP is rather hard to slip into one's pockets (need deep-pocketed pants for me!), the battery is fine in terms of life; never had a time when I ran out of battery. The PSP Go seems harder for some games (the way I play Armored core), but the design makes it more portable, and I would get it if I didn't already get a PSP.
Student
http://tsubasa126.wordpress.com/
meh... it should go straight into the dumpster. (-_-)
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.net
ZuneHD FTW!
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
/Facepalm at the lack of the 2nd analog stick. Again. For the 4th time.
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
pretty hard to just add another analogue stick, esp as all previous PSP games are designed for 1.
You'll need to wait for a completely new PSP2 for something like that. Not that it really matters
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
PSP Go is a redesign of the PSP. It's not supposed to be PSP 2. Same for all the other iterations, including this supposed "4th time".
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
I think everybody is forgetting that the PSOne at first didn't have ANY analog and many games were made for it. Later, they added analog, and only the games made there after had analog support. That did very well, so I don't see why they couldn't have done it for the PSP. If they did it as early has PSP2000, the affected number of games would be even smaller.
Not only that, it's technically possible to 'emulate' controls from the 2nd analog stick. There are actually 3rd party mods available to add your own 2nd analog stick, in which the controls are shared with the [] X / O, which most FPS games use as camera control. Although entirely accurate as the real analog, the pressure sensitivity function allows for very good emulation.
So, even if they added a 2nd analog later on, like now, they could have a software/firmware option to have the 2nd analog control the [] X / O buttons instead, just like the 3rd party mod. Thus making it somewhat 'reverse compatible' with many previous releases.
Web Developer, Designer, ALT
http://8bitplus.blogspot.com/
Might be hard to play, it seem real tiny.
Marketing Engineer
I really hope that this is a fake, cause its a downgrade if you look at the looks.....
Graphic Designer
It's no fake. Check one of the link above for the official pics.
Software Quality Engineer @ AMD
http://individual.utoronto.ca/underbite/
They just keep coming out with new PSPs... I spent 300 bucks importing a white chunky one when it first came out =_=
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
i dont like it - what were they thinking?!
*facepalm.jpg*
Student
mmm
I'm still aiming for a DSi
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
Gah, beaten to it.
I personally, don't like the design very much. I can see the shoulder buttons being very uncomfortable. Also, the lack of a UMD slot would mean that some of my fave games (Basically, valkyira profile lenneth) would be useless.
But the 16 Gigs of space would be good. Just need the system to be hacked...
studying comp studies
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
this what it looks like not gonna buy it, I prefer PSP Slim.
Shinigami
http://superchan-oktaku.blogspot.com/
peoples ask for SECOND ANALOG STICK for years not a wannabe iPod device.
But peoples got still buy the old one.No reason for me to buy a replacement.
SOS Brigade Leader
I have a PSP Slim that I just bought before the stores replaced them with PSP-3000's .
I think the PSP Go would be a Iphone and NDs Killer .
but one question , Where are all the buttons ? or is it a touch screen
Graphic Designer
It has a sliding face. The buttons are under the screen. Slide the screen up, and the buttons reveal themselves.
Admin
"Gran Turismo, LittleBigPlanet, Jak & Daxter and Metal Gear Solid"
All the PSP ever get are ports. It's like playing a mobile version of my Playstation games.
I have been playing psp 1000 since launch and it still working perfectly find. No way im gonna give up custom firmware. =p
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I just got my PSP 5 months ago, so I wouldn't get this ^^;
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
I'm gonna have to see more of its features before actually deciding
Pedobear approved
I'm going to wait until I see what kind of games it has. Though I may get one because I'm a huge Kojima fanboy and want the new Metal Gear game.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Might get one depending on Fate/Unlimited Codes. I like the no UMD but that also kills the available game library. I don't see it as an upgrade either for that fact.
Smaller screen and I really dislike sliding systems like the sidekick and some samsung phones.
Student
I'd probably get one if the DSi didn't come out. I'd rather have one of those. :v
But whatever. It looks decent.
University Student
I don't like the design.
I won't get it, still love my PSP-1000
Free lancer/gunner for hire
http://gunstray.blogspot.com/
16 GB is big and having 10 games only playable from the PS3, This is a great upgrade for the psp, except they still didnt include a 2nd analog stick. One day I shall play Valkyrie chronicles without spending 1000$^^
16Gb is a lot. I don't neeed that space - 4GB is pleanty when it comes to anime marathoning in bed, and as for games - bigger ones come up to 1.2GB and most of them revolve around 500 - 700 MB.
Free lancer/gunner for hire
http://gunstray.blogspot.com/
Um for the game space, does it include memory file^^?
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
From what I have seen from the extended amount of photos, I have to say that I do like. it. But does this mean I'll buy one? No. In truth, I want to try and buy the Crisis Core designed PSP, unless I find that I like the Dissidia designed PSP (if there is one) more. That, and the Advent Children Complete PlayStation 3.
The PSP Go is simply for those who like to have games in bulk but dislike carrying the games. As they once said, via rumors, they are removing the USB port and will allow games to be downloaded directly onto it. But that is currently a rumor and nothing else. However, I see this being something that will be a lot easier to carry and use, as well as being a new type of controller (which could use the screen for maps and whatnot).
But like I said, I am currently skipping this one. It looks hip and trendy, and I like that. But it is new and may not have the #1 function I need - a way to play USB games. That, and I will need to know more until I make my own personal, yet final decision. And I will hope that it will include a USB plug-in and that more PS1 games are put out - Namely Ehrgeiz and Final Fantasy VII. But until then... I will be seeking out PS1 RPGs and hope some luck comes my way.
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
i still got my psp-1000, still can play every game that's released, so no need to upgrade.
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Looks acceptable but kinda too small for my fingers...I would probably spoil the buttons in a short time and maybe due to his small size, misplace it :X I guess I'll pass
University's Slave
I don't even see the freakin' buttons, much less that analog stick. People with big hands are going to hate this gadget. Actually, I'm betting even people with small hands like mine are going to hate it too. . . It just doesn't look ergonomic at all, which you'd think would be a must-have feature in a handheld system.
I'm not big on handheld gaming in general, but this gizmo seriously looks like a pain even for handheld fans. o.o
Graphic Designer
Actually history has proven that size, accessibility, and portability ALWAYS trumps comfort when it comes to handheld systems. Nintendo has always succeeded by making their handhelds smaller then their competitors, better battery life, and based on how easy it is to carry around with you.
Stuff like comfort, graphics, etc. always take a backseat to portability.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
I don't think it's that bad design wise, but I think taking out the UMD slot is a huge mistake.. Almost as bad as Nintendo's move at ditching the GBA slot.
In the end, I'd still much rather go for the PSP 1000/2000 (because of the cfw).. ^^'
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
I disagree.
With Nintendo removing the GBA slot for the DSi was needed, as GBA games were no longer being made.
And with this, while I would like the USB slot option... This is made for those who want to purchase their games through the PSN. So pretty much this is something one would want if they wanted a buttload of PS1 or PSP games and not hassle with the UMD part.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
It's true that taking out the DS slot was inevitable if Nintendo wanted to add the the features that the current DSi has. However, It's a huge sacrifice if you think about it. Besides the lack of compatibility with the GBA games, another issue surfacing from this would be the lack of support for the peripherals that requires the use of the GBA slot (such as the Guitar Hero controller).
As for purchasing through the PSN, I'd much rather have the UMD as I'm the type of person that prefers a hard copy when paying good money on games. ^^'
representative and graphic artist
I'll stick with my PSP2000. Thanks!
Artist
http://monki.net/
Happy with my PSP-3000, it's a good fit for my hands so I can see myself becoming frustrated with the Go.
Auditor
i would buy this if i was loaded... maybe a trust fund kid
sadly i ain't
i am not even a EPF baby (Employee Provident Fund)... parents using theirs already -______________-
if there is a touch screen and different set of quality games offered... maybe i would consider haha
Myself-finder
the improved battery life thing isn't much of a big deal to me and i think quite some people, seeing custom firmware is being used.
and it's too small. it's like gameboy micro.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Might get it if the games i like will be released in that console version.
Saber Fan/Student/Newbie Figurine Collector
lol at Sony's attempt for a better psp. Still using my psp-1000, and waiting on Fate Unlimited Codes. PSP Go = PSP No
Engineer
http://philabong.webs.com/
I've already got 2 PSPs (original fat and slim 2000 white Darth Vader limited edition). And now another PSP? Waaaah!!!! And it looks like the PSP-Go is going to have a smaller screen than the current PSP. I just measured mine, and it's 4 1/4 inch diagonally from corner to corner. No UMD support means I won't be able to play any of my old PSP games on it too. That's a major bummer.
http://www.harlaown.com
I am not going to read at the rest of the comments but I did read the first ten or so.
Let me say for the people who still bashing on the "unhackable" 2000/3000 you need to catch up with the times.
2000/3000 been hacked.
Student
I may buy this one and stick with it.
Student
http://kokost.deviantart.com/
I actually thought this was a joke or some computer generated fan interpretation of the next Playstation mobile console... It doesn't look too bad at the moment and looks as if it will be nice to watch movies on but if I really want an entertainment device to lug around, I think I'll look into purchasing a iPod Touch instead. Besides, I chose the DS Lite over the PSP a long while back and though the DS lacks certain aspects that the PSP has, I don't regret my choice. With the appearance of the PSP Go, I couldn't care less. The cost of this can probably get me an iPod Touch and maybe a new Figma ^^;
Well, It looks alot like the sony mylo, they could have added something groundbreaking
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
I still have my old blocky psp. I never seem to play it though. Always find myself playing games on my computer instead. So, I'll be passing on this newer version for sure.
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
no touch screen no get. i rather go for the new zune.
Passerby
http://jitokun.wordpress.com/
No get. As long as my current psp can play the games, I'm happy with it.
Computer Science/Japanese Student
FAIL and feio (wich means ugly in portuguese and has a similar pronounce).
Sony is wasting money. =/
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
I'm fine with my bigger, older PSP. This is cool though...if you don't have a PSP yet.
struggling undergraduate student
http://playevolution.wordpress.com/
They've been announcing Gran Turismo for years already. I'm not pinning my hopes on it but if it does get released in the foreseeable future, I hope it's compatible with our old PSPs.
Film Student, BA
I've always thought taking out UMD support was about the dumbest thing they could do. They went and did it anyway. I'm sticking to my PSP-2000, for sure.
Family IT guy ...yes, NEET.
So PSP 1000 is the hackable one? I might get that then. That or I'll just stick with my desktop ^_^
College Freshmen
I've never gotten a PSP nor have I ever been at a point in my life where I wished I had one instead of a DS.
Associate Network Administrator
Don't see how this will be successful. There's just something to be said about putting cash towards a physical product.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
i'm stickin' with my PSP Slim
i'm just gonna wait for the "real" PSP 2~
CSU student/accountant
http://rantingsofadiehardharuhiist.blogspot.com/
I don't really mind this new look but the fact that it went backwards in screen size really pisses me off. I'll probably get this if something happens to my current PSP.
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
I'm ok with my 1st gen PSP as I don't usually play it.
Spend more time on my DS.
vendor
http://www.friendster.com
Looking at that PSP Go...I think i like the 1000 or 2000 because "durability is best" especially when drop it in the ground..My psp 1000 is 7x drop in ground w/out any protection! and my psp 2000 is "No lens" (Usually i remove it") to speed more but very dangerous if wrong snap,will end your PSP...
???Confused???
Probably better to invest in DS...
Student - Video Game Design & Development
It looks like it ended up looking just like the mock-up they had a while ago. It's a no get for me though. The current PSP-3000 model is fine and I can still play Monster Hunter on it, so I'm satisfied with what I have.
NEET
It doesnt really look like there's much improvement.. I already own a first gen PSP and its still great~
Student
yea the first gen PSP is working fine for me
Won't get it, i'm not even interested
though my first game system was the first gameboy, i really doubt i'll ever go back to have a handheld system
student
where are the buttons ?
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
It's behind the screen, the screen slides up to reveal all the buttons and the analog stick. The style of the PSP Go is like the Sony Mylo (if you seen a Mylo before).
Loafer
http://blog.ancientcave.com
This only proves my point with Sony and rumor handling:
If Sony ever denies that a rumor is true, it's true.
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Haha.. Gran Turismo again.. they've been mentioning that ever since they launched the 1st PSP. I'll just save up for a DSi.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I have a PSP-1000 right now and am looking to upgrade my PSP. I am probably going for the PSP-3000 or the PSP Go. I am debating if I will use the PSP for demos or UMD games. If I only want demos from the store, then I may get the Go; however, if I want to get UMDs (Japanese imports most likely), then I'll get the PSP-3000.
Restaurant and foodindustry student
I just wondering whon this console coming sale to europe... nice console!
大学の学生 １st year
http://www.twitter.com/NaKAhi70
I think it looks abit ugly and also wtf? Why isn't there a second nob >_>~
Another Otaku Shoujo
http://www.otakuchan.com
nothn special O.o
i expected something better...
EFfin' Otaku
http://www.touhou.us/blog
Sounds good. But it's ugly. I love my PSP 1004. Got it since the release day.
Otaku, Student in Biotechnology, Digital Media Research
http://rayyeow.wordpress.com/
Hmm this new psp doesnt affect my gaming world. Will still stick to the current one I'm using. Sony keep on releasing new type of PSP but...I'm basically just using it for the fun of gaming. Design or whatsover doesn't matter. Well, unless I have extra money to spend :P
e.g. Student, CEO, Bounty Hunter
Gimped PSP or Sidekick. I'll stick to my 1st Gen, thank you.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Is not a current PSP owner - No Get.
Don't need one. If I need some games on the go I'll just use my iPhone.
http://koigroupmember1.deviantart.com/
maybe they started considering that "playing too long is not good for you" in their design now? that positioning of buttons and analog nub looks like it will kill my fingers @.@
pass.
Student
http://www.joesblog.jp
Isn't it exactly the same as the dualshock?
http://koigroupmember1.deviantart.com/
not sure since there's no way i've seen the actual go in flesh. but from the pics it feels as the thing is too small and the button is too close to each other. the analog nub is also almost horizontal to the d-pad. obviously you can't play long with those :/
dualshock feels nice since I can play no matter how long i want.
Random person, with random hobbies.
http://thekandieman.com/nfwu
The design of the PSP Go! fails.
Ironically, I generally prefer Sony products for their "stylish" looks.
Is not a current PSP owner and no Get.
Even though I was considering getting a PSP, I don't think I will get this one.
still trying to figure it out...
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
so many psp versions in few time ^^;;. Not a psp owner and probably won't buy it, there isn't enough games that i would like to play for the psp...
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
The front looks slick but the backside is ugly. Oh well, not gonna get it anyway, i'm happy with my Slim & Lite. ^^;
School
no get 100%, with this new handheld i won't ever be able to play monster hunter or ill be getting cramp every 5 min lol.
student
http://shinyui.wordpress.com/
happy with my DS lite!! the colour is scarlet black^^ i think its a limited edition colour?
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
If they eliminated the UMD slot and made it smaller, they should put in a cell phone receiver in it and market it as a smartphone.
University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player
Not a PSP user. And no get. The design is rather..weird imo.
Though I'm planning to get a PSP..I may just stick to the PSP 3000. Thank you :>
http://www.pantsu.jp
exactly my opinion^^
looks really pretty weird. when I´m go buy a PSP I would buy also the PSP 3000.
http://www.stefkov.com/
I'm in the not sure category. I had the original PSP and liked it. But there were no games for it so I sold it for a 360.
I'm happy with my DSi and DS lite and other consoles.
Public Servant, Local Government
http://dalimstrange.blogspot.com
I am willing to have a look and better still a feel of one when they come out. I have a PSP1000 and am happy with it - although we have a lack of games for it here is Aust - dunno about Japan and US but there really isn't/hasn't been a good market for it here.
I just wish it had a few more apps like a pdf reader - or e-books reader. I would use it more at work in lunch if I could read a book with it.
Other then that I enjoy playing the odd game on it!
university student
im a proud owner of the 1st genaration PSP-1000 and from what i see hear i am not impressed.......*brings down the hammer*
Customer support/Evil Mastermind
Heh, I bought my PSP lite like 3 days ago. Would feel kind of bad to buy a new one already. I just want to play games on it really... no need for this multi everything and stuff that I will probably never use. Not to mention... quite happy with my DSi aswell.
Won't get one. Happy Enough with my PSP Slim 2000. Just waiting for them to make a PSP phone or maybe collabarate with Apple to make a Apple x PSP Phone.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Prefer the original if I'm honest lol
Musician
http://kimagureorangeroad.rubberslug.com/gallery/home.asp
Horrible design in my opinion.........not cool at all....the first psp when come out was much more impressive....
College Student
I recall people asking for a second analog nub, not complaining about the old one being too heavy :S. lol, who goes round thinking damn it's brilliant I just wish it didnt weigh down my pocket.
Graphic Designer
Size is very important for a LOT of people when it comes to handhelds. I know that I personally have never even once taken my PSP outside the house (and I've had it since launch day), because it's just way too big and clunky to carry around with me. This new smaller design would actually encourage me to take it with me when I go out.
http://at1987.com
PSP Go's attractive but I thought I get Sony Ericsson Aino instead of it. I only want to use Remote Play function on my PS3.
About that......
well at least its lighter then the 3k series, but how light can sony go i wonder?!
i still retain my fat psp
my bro still has his fat white psp
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Iv got a final fantasy psp 2000 and a ds. So what does this psp go have and what does it do? when i know all that ill see if its worth buying.
being a teenager// high school// life
Ehh I will stick with my normal psp this new go one is way too small for me.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Was actually considering getting a PSP for the first time now that I'm in HK - hacked 2000s are so much more available and I do want to try out that Miku game. ^^;
Was wondering for a moment if I should stop and wait for this. Still not entirely sure...guess I'll make a decision after E3.
Freelancer
http://twitter.com/duynguyen
As much as I admire the PSP, this version would deter me from buying one. Sony's initial plan of shoving a proprietary format onto customers (such as Memory Stick) rather than embracing a current and nearly universal format (such as SD and SDHC cards) has kept me away the first time around. Now that they came out with a system where games are permanently tethered to the PSP (e.g. an App Store model), there's still the risk that you can lose lots of dollars in one device (e.g. losing the device, having it bricked, the device is stolen, etc.).
Plus, I agree with everyone that the new PSP is ugly and completely unappealing.
So for me, no PSP.
Network Security Specialist
MEH. NO GET. Sony lost me as a fan many moons ago...
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Ehh...it is small...but i wonder how the games are gonna be like on it?...
Student
http://www.pspgofan.com
Wow, well I'm gathering a whole bunch of info on the PSP Go. I've put up all the info on my website at http://www.pspgofan.com
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
PSP-1000 is still the best
Looks ok imho. But i tend to play only on PC and for videos and music a creative xen or ipod touch would be better, considering wlan and file support.
Bounty Hunter
http://myanimelist.net/profile/andrewgk
Happy with my PSP 1000 since day 0.
Don't plan on getting a new model until it's a totally new platform.
Selling the same thing over and over for more $$ is just too lame of sony -_-
Student
This is a step in the right direction and I have a feeling that this may be quite promising.
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I'd want it if I could afford but can't afford so NO GET.
and after 2 or 3 years PSP GO lite >_>
I'm still happy with my system so NO GET for me
Poor Student, part-time bus driver, all around closet otaku
http://maimedaifuku.wordpress.com/
eh. I still have the fat one and it works great
Your resident evil
I just want a new Nintendo DS. There was only one game I liked on the PSP.
Student
http://www.traversy.wordpress.com
No. But for some reason, I suddenly want a PSP. Yeah... must buy PSP.
otaku, gamer, and car nut/gearhead.
i have a psp2k1, with 5.00M33-6. no point in geting this for me. i'm able to play any game that i really want so far and use my memory stick for other purposes....
I think it's really cool. With this form and size it's better to be carried in a pocket than the previous model. I was about to get a PSP-3000, mainly to watch movies streamed from the PS3 and PlayTV but now I think I'll wait some months! :D
anime + games collector
not interested in it coz it will probably cost a ton.
a 'creative' type
I still remember pre-ordering the original iteration of the PSP way back, had the game-buying frenzy and since then I've not really bought any new games (still playing my way around ridge racer 2 atm!) Never liked the 2000/3000 models as they got a bit too slim for my liking I like to feel like i'm holding something, also like the mini-disc stlye UMD door on the back. Got it sync'd with my PS3 so I watch the odd playTV/d'loaded film through it.
I like the idea behind it, certainly cuts down on size and weight and a larger screen is going to be nice but if they're moving into digital downloads for games does that mean a) you can't walk into a shop and buy a game and b)will it be backward compatable i.e. those with older PSP's be able to download them and play them? Either way UMD's should drop to bargain prices!
College student
http://myanimelist.net/profile/WooTz
Looks fugly, do not want.
PSP-2000 ftw.
Paintball Technician
http://www.myspace.com/sarsinajar
i'd have a PSP if it wasn't for the fact that i want FF10 and FF12 for it!
student
http://www.nintendokid.wordpress.com
ill get but im not happy 9i just got 3000 last fall
Fast food! YAY!
http://twitter.com/romieyo
Then why get it? 3000 sucks btw, no cfw for you....at least that I know of so far.
Fast food! YAY!
http://twitter.com/romieyo
Withought the dual analog sticks, the psp will be just as fail.....don't get me wrong I love mine, because i can steal free games, but it's just not that worth it.
Engineering Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
The design looks really bad. Don't know how the sliding mechanism is going to hold up after prolonged usage unless its really durable. AFAIK, most sliders tend to get loose after awhile.
I'll be sticking to my PSP-2000 for now ^^
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
Nahhh I don't have a PSP and I don't think ill be getting this anytime soon....
IT Administrator
Another important thing is it don't have UMD anymore! All game is copy in memory! It should run faster and ...
now working at slurm factory
must have..
高校生
http://miise.deviantart.com
I was actually gonna get the last PSP alteration... but then I chose an iTouch instead for Christmas. ^^
Hmm... don't really think I want this PSP... looks a bit thick..
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
I'm sold. I think that it will be interesting to see all the features they give it.
University Student
http://shift.aphnetworks.com/giantrobot
hrm..i think it actually looks ugly.. haha..doesn't look sexy or sleek enough IMO ^^
In waiting..
This is quite different from the other PSP indeed. Doesn't look like it'll read UMD lol. Anyways I'm already ok with my 2000 （・∀・）
Student, Sophomore
i would just get this because of the fact that i don't have a PSP. i have a dsi and i like it, but its been i while since i've had a good ps experience (only having a ps2). it would be new.
Web Designer
http://www.pspgoguide.com
Awesome new handheld - but will Sony be able to knock Nintendo from 1st place?
People have already pointed out that it still does not offer screen protection like the DS however the decision to scrap UMDs in this version is welcomed.
Otaku
I think the UMD is killing them. But Sony will release a software were PSP owner can convert their UMD games and put it on Mstick. KUDOS! to that.
NEET
My PSP 2000 looks so old!
what an ugly design and it's double the price of a regular psp.
College Student
http://ifigma.com/
Yup I totally agree on that
No UMD drive, smaller screen, still no touch screen, ugly slide with gameboy color like buttons
All this just make the PSP GO look like a old product
Will prefer to buy DSi that a PSP GO
Bounty Hunter
http://www.aboutpspgo.com
Sony is probably looking at a design form in the league of the current portables and the iPhone so smaller in this case is relative as it means more portable.
I gotta say I more concerned about the UMD drive and the 16gig we offered with this one, still alot of questions sony is not answering.
PSP GO makes me want to stay(with PSP 2000). Better luck with PSP2 whenever that happens.
I'm still glad it doesn't have a touch screen... what's so good about them anyway?
they just get the screen dirty and are annoying..
Booger Picker
I was looking online for some new info I didnt already know about the Go when I came across this page and I had to create a account just to say this, most of you are IDIOTS! With the exception of MARl0 and a few other, the majority of you are just saying random uninformed asinine jibberish as it comes to mind! First every PSP to date has been hacked, second if an electonic can be assembled it can be hacked if enough virgin nerds try so the Go wont be far behind, third since when did a touchscreen become the deciding factor in what makes a handheld good, you got along fine without one before the childish DS came out and the over priced i products, fourth i products are overpriced but yet people break their necks to buy the new i whatever every year, your as stupid as the people who spend 60 bucks on Madden every year, ITS THE SAME GAME! Fifth the DS is the king of ports and remakes but yet I saw some MORON make the claim that the PSP only has ports, sixth if you can honestly sit there and say that with the line up the PSP has comming out this holiday season and say theres no good games comming, your dumber than I could have imagined! Seventh Gran Tourismo WILL BE RELEASED OCTOBER 1ST stop sticking your feet in your mouths and do some research! Eight, never in my life has follow the leader been more apparent than in these comments, one person says I dont like it its ugly the drones line up and follow suite. Apparently the only thing needed to shock & awe you giblets is stick a touchscreen on it then you can charge whatever you want for it! Oh, and you rocket scientist werent gonna get a second analog stick when the 1000 didnt have one, you science fair winners are going to have to wait for the PSP 2 for that. While I agree I will miss UMDs ill still be geting a Go because my 3000 broke about six months ago and I knew they'd release another model so I waited. I know if this post is ever seen most of you wont read the whole thing and post some asinine insult along the lines of what are you a Sony employee, but for those who do read the whole thing it at least shows your smarter than most of the idiots who posted a comment on this page!
Booger Picker
Oh, and I got another piece of info for the drones, the button mapping is almost the excact same as the Dualshock and Sixaxis controllers MORONS!
west virginia janitor
http://yahoo.com
Are you one of THOSE who hate Anime too. Sounds like you are. Look, do us all a favor and keep your IGNORANT comments to yourself O.K. You're just like those Anime haters who post stupid ignorant comments on Youtube that nobody gives a rat's uknow what about. Sounds to me like you are just another one of those spoiled brats who probably live at home with your pathetic parents and you are probably extremely lazy and sponge off your parents because you are probably too lazy to earn a living. Do us all favor hateyouall, stop wasting our time and stop wasting the time of Danny Choo's comment sites with your WORTHLESS attempts of writing something we can all understand. Grow up and get a life (a pethetic life) o.k. because you are so pathetic.
System Admin
http://www.robothentai.com
Will wait for more reviews from actual owners and how much the download content cost. PSP Go is bad news for gamers who uses liberated games found in the internet. Though not all hope are lost since, human technology is not perfect, there is always souls out there will be able to liberate the games :D
Messaging specialist
http://saturdaymorningrobots.lithiumstate.nl/
Even tough I like the smaller design I'm still sticking with my PSP Slim & Lite.
The two biggest reasons are .
** The PSP Go is 249 euro's compared to a Slim & lite that goes for 159 now (WOW ! big price increase)
** According to Sony spokesman, the PSP Go's battery life is -1 hr of that of the Slim & Lite , smaller design meant smaller battery and i just wont settle for that.
That, and I don't mind carrying the slim & lite around if I want to, it's not that big.
accountant...yeah, what a boring job. =P
i love my precious psp 3000! enables me to watch my favorite anime on the go. wish it supports other vid formats though.
That's cool, but I think I'll stick with my standard PSP for now.
Not going to get one unless it makes me a cup of coffee while playing. And I'm NOT buying another copy of Valkyrie Profile...