Dick Splash 23 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 $250 gets you this hot new toy, and after doing some online shopping I can see that stores have either not featured it, or that their release day offer isn't set in stone. Nice to see plenty of games on day one. Older Thread DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 1,224 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Yeh I see some cool accesories too, pro gamers pack, aluminium case etc. Is that $250 inc. of shipping to the UK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Yeh I see some cool accesories too, pro gamers pack, aluminium case etc. Is that $250 inc. of shipping to the UK? ← You mean Ubi 'aven't sent you one like? ......you know.....to errrrr....test and stuff!!! I heard Game stores in the UK are doing an N-Gage trade in deal. You get a 10 pence discount if you trade in fifty Nokia N-Gages for a PSP! Aaahhaaaa.....they just keep comin' Rocky. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zantar45 0 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Speaking of the PSP, Gamespot is going to go on air live at 11pm PST today for the release of the PSP. http://www.gamespot.com/features/psplaunch05/index.html About 7-8 hours until launch if anyones interested. ....I hear Nokia is going to release another N-Gage. Maybe third times a charm.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 1,224 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Yeh I see some cool accesories too, pro gamers pack, aluminium case etc. Is that $250 inc. of shipping to the UK? ← You mean Ubi 'aven't sent you one like? ......you know.....to errrrr....test and stuff!!! I heard Game stores in the UK are doing an N-Gage trade in deal. You get a 10 pence discount if you trade in fifty Nokia N-Gages for a PSP! Aaahhaaaa.....they just keep comin' Rocky. DS ← LOL, good one DS Game stores are doing a deal though, I believe it is 5 PS2 or XBox games gets you a DS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Yeh I see some cool accesories too, pro gamers pack, aluminium case etc. Is that $250 inc. of shipping to the UK? ← You mean Ubi 'aven't sent you one like? ......you know.....to errrrr....test and stuff!!! I heard Game stores in the UK are doing an N-Gage trade in deal. You get a 10 pence discount if you trade in fifty Nokia N-Gages for a PSP! Aaahhaaaa.....they just keep comin' Rocky. DS ← LOL, good one DS Game stores are doing a deal though, I believe it is 5 PS2 or XBox games gets you a DS. ← Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckThunder 0 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I think it's cool but right now I'd only buy it if I didn't have an iPod. The games that are out for it so far just don't grab my attention. I'd really like to hear about the quality of the digital video that it can play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 1,224 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I think it's cool but right now I'd only buy it if I didn't have an iPod. The games that are out for it so far just don't grab my attention. I'd really like to hear about the quality of the digital video that it can play. ← The reveiw at theregister.com today mentions the video - sounds awesome. There's a tool for download that converts movies to the correct format too so you can watch your own movies on the PSP too. I sooooooo want one after reading that review and seeing those new images. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02/01/review_sony_psp/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack57 0 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Damn! I want one now after reading that review - sounds awesome /me faints Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 The biggest worry with the PSP is damaging it - especially scratching that lovely screen. My Value Pack came with a padded carrying pouch to protect the unit, and this is most definitely a "must have" item. You'd only need to put the PSP in your bag unprotected once in order for that screen to get ruined - something that's been the bane of many an iPod. There are already third party screen protectors available, and I can see myself investing in one of these very soon. I've always thought it to be a little 'fragile' and mentioned this before. There are endless possibilites with this piece of kit and it'll go far. Hopefully the price will too.......but down I foresee kids in the UK getting mugged for this hot item. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sup 0 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Gamespy has some good reviews about PSP games and accessories: http://ps2.gamespy.com/articles/596/596820p1.html http://ps2.gamespy.com/articles/598/598392p1.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Throw away your iPods! Forget TiVo! That stuff is old hat—the Mainstream Entertainment Revolution began March 24th. The launch of Sony's PSP is arguably the biggest innovation in personal entertainment since their own Walkman and it ushers in a new era in the video game market for broad consumer gaming. The Mainstream Game Era Has Arrived DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sup 0 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 What does X-play have to do with the PSP, though? EDIT: I was in a rush DS Consultant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted April 10, 2005 Author Share Posted April 10, 2005 Mmmm.... ......saw the Wipeout demo yesterday. I've always liked the Wipeout games. Visually great and with a top music score. I've played Wipeout 3 in a regular CD player. The PSP doesn't feel like you're holding $250 worth of gadget though DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 1,224 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Mmmm.... ......saw the Wipeout demo yesterday. I've always liked the Wipeout games. Visually great and with a top music score. I've played Wipeout 3 in a regular CD player. The PSP doesn't feel like you're holding $250 worth of gadget though DS ← When Wipeout was first released on the original Playstation, wow, what an awesome release title. I remember I actually wrote to the dev team in Liverpool and they sent me back a sack load of t-shirts and stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted April 10, 2005 Author Share Posted April 10, 2005 When Wipeout was first released on the original Playstation, wow, what an awesome release title. I remember I actually wrote to the dev team in Liverpool and they sent me back a sack load of t-shirts and stuff ← I went to Psygnosis' offices once. At the time, and they still might be, they were actually owned by Sony. They also had an office in Leeds, and I think that's where Wipeout 3 was made. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sales Tally Released Sony Confirms PSP Launch Far From Sell-Out It appears that the analysts were right. While Sony had originally expected to go through its first one million shipment of PSPs in the first week, they didn't even come close. Roughly 600,000 units were sold during week 1, but it's a very solid launch nonetheless. In fact, PSP software sales may be responsible for boosting the industry's software totals in March. Friday, April 08, 2005 Full Story DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sup 0 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I'm not going to be able to get one, as it turns out... That money goes toward a new computer now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pz3 338 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 there cool but id much rether have an alienware laptop =P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 PSP goes Euro in September Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today that the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld will be released in Europe on September 9, 2005. Similar to the U.S., the PSP will only be available in a Value Pack that includes the system itself, a pouch, 32MB memory stick, battery pack, headphones with remote control, AC adaptor, and a video/music/game sampler universal media disc (UMD) including some non-interactive game demos. Spider-Man 2 on UMD does not come packaged with the Value Pack; instead interested PSP owners must register their PSP at yourpsp.com. "PlayStation Portable will revolutionize portable entertainment, giving users the freedom to play full 3D games, watch movies, listen to music and connect wirelessly on their terms, wherever and whenever they wish to do so," said David Reeves, President of SCEE. "More than ever, today's consumer demands access to their personal entertainment outside the home, without compromising quality. With more than 100 PlayStation Portable game titles currently in development worldwide, and the ability to download and listen to music, and view feature films with breathtaking screen quality, PlayStation Portable lets users control their entertainment options, all in a single package." The PSP Value Pack will retail across European PAL territories for the price of €249 ($324) and £179 ($342) in the U.K. More expensive than the US I see. I imagine those in the UK have mains adaptor issues, ie. they can only use batteries at the moment. I'm not sure if PAL/NTSC is an issue either. Still, a nice piece of kit though. DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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