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Did I mistakenly buy a PSP

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TheGrue

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So, I got my PSP on launch day. There have been a few games on the system which I look back fondly on as titles I loved. These would include the two Metal Gear Acids, Lumines, the Mega Mans, DJ Portable Max, and Exit. I have bought more games than that, but in the end, I ended up trading them back in because they weren't great games (basically, I was buying games just to justify the PSP).

The real reason I bought the system is I figured, since it was Sony, there would be lots of RPGs to play. However, all the RPGs that get released keep getting mediocre reviews and therefore I haven't bought one of them. The only exception is X-Men Legends, but the load times were bothering me on that one.

On the flip side is my DS. I bought it on launch as well and also imported a Navy Blue Lite from Japan on its release. The graphics sure aren't that great (with the exception of the 2D stuff), but man have I played some great games.

I was looking at the releases coming up for PSP for now until the end of the year and there aren't many titles that interest me:

Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins
Every Extend Extra
LocoRoco
Lumines 2
maybe Vice City Stories, but I am pretty sure I am just sick of the franchise now, so probably not


That really seems to be it, but I also didn't have the best release list to go by, so there might be some others I am missing.

The DS release list just looks incredible from now until the end of the year. There are a few RPGs, but honestly I didn't buy the DS expecting RPGs, so if I get a few good ones, I consider it a bonus. The real meat of the DS for me have been the other genres.

So, are there any good RPGs coming out for PSP any time soon and if so, what and when? I just know that if I sell this thing, there will suddenly be a million RPGs released (which is what happened to me with my PS2 in its early years). I refuse to buy another PSP if I were to sell this one, so there is no going back. I made an exception for the PS2, but I will not be stupid and pay for a system twice again.

What say you, GAF?
 
I think you'll be fine. The PSP generation isn't over by a long shot and there's tons of potential to an already good platform.
 
I'll be sure to bring this up with Kutaragi when the time comes to evaluate whether or not the PSP was worth it.
 
so you didn't buy a DS for RPGs, thus it's a bonus, but you apparently did buy PSP for RPGs... so it's mandatory? :lol
 
If you have to ask, then probably.

Just my opinion: PSP has an extremely lousy library of games right now. It reminds me of GameCube.
 
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DiscoJason said:
I made an exception for the PS2, but I will not be stupid and pay for a system twice again.

DiscoJason said:
On the flip side is my DS. I bought it on launch as well and also imported a Navy Blue Lite from Japan on its release.

You already did! :lol
 
Okay, we pretty much get it, DS kicks PSP's game library. But you're asking about upcoming PSP RPG's? Well, it's rumored that Oblivion is coming to the PSP, and when that happens, I have to buy a PSP :(
 
like the previous guys already said......"every f**kin week.....like clockwork"


p.s. on a serious note, its gettin pretty tiring to hear this same "PSP-gotz-no-gamezzz" trash every week....in light of VP and Tekken in the past 2 weeks and countless other gems in the past 6 months.....if you cant even find somethin on PSP to play, perhaps you need to pull back and really take an introspective analysis into what exactly are your gaming tastes? perhaps PSP games are just outta ur age bracket and too much for you to enjoy?
or maybe its just that you got ur head buried so far up shiggy's bum that you're smelling the sushi he had for lunch..perhaps thats impeding your enjoyment of PSP games?
 
"Did I mistakenly buy a PSP?"

If you have to ask...you probably already know the answer. Posting topics with the intent to stir a tired debate will not help you find the information you're looking for. Sorry, but the princess is in another castle.

And: the real question is: "Was it worth $200+?"
 
DiscoJason said:
The real reason I bought the system is I figured, since it was Sony, there would be lots of RPGs to play. However, all the RPGs that get released keep getting mediocre reviews and therefore I haven't bought one of them. The only exception is X-Men Legends, but the load times were bothering me on that one.

So, are there any good RPGs coming out for PSP any time soon and if so, what and when? I just know that if I sell this thing, there will suddenly be a million RPGs released (which is what happened to me with my PS2 in its early years). I refuse to buy another PSP if I were to sell this one, so there is no going back. I made an exception for the PS2, but I will not be stupid and pay for a system twice again.
Did you miss Tales of Eternia? You didn't say anything about ports, so I should recommend you ToE. Perfect port fact (awesome game imo).

Valkyrie Profile Lenneth is another awesome game imo, but the port is not as perfect as ToE. Breath of Fire 3 port is not very good and you should skip Idea Factory games.

Then some jp rpg...Monster Kingdom, Brave Story, Suikoden I+II, Tengai Makyou IV...and in the future, more tales titles, Jeanne D'Arc...
 
I'm loving Astonishia Story at this moment. It got some really bad reviews, but I guess I like it because I suck at RPG's and this 1 is easy or something...I don't know.
Anyway, this is something you have to decide for yourself. PSP is my nr.1 gaming system right now. Depends on what games you like I guess.
 
jarosh said:

:lol
I don't know why, but this is the funniest thing I've seen all day. Thanks Jarosh.

I expected more from the PSP, but it's not over yet. I'll get one eventually when it gets cheaper, as there are a handful of good games. For now, the DS is a MONSTER!
 
As much as I love stirring up the feisty PSP fanbase, this is just way too obvious. Please don't make threads like this.
 
PSP is the best handheld for rpgs in Japan, but for various reason none of them are coming to the US so western gamers only get the terribly generic and/or bad ones :\

If everything released in Japan starts making it over, PSP owners in the west will be very happy with its rpg lineup.
 
warthog said:
PSP is my nr.1 gaming system right now..

i can atest to that :D ...i probably spent more time playin MGA2 than i've did playing MGS3on PS2 lol (srsly lol)....probably has to do with the fact that MGA2 is portable and i play it in the bathroom and play it in bed :lol

cant imagine how much time i'd spend on MGS portable :wow
 
They seriously need to get that real Metal Gear Solid game out on PSP as soon as possible. That's got dust-clearing status written all over it!
 
Either sell it now, before another price drop or BELIEVE !

I'm sure a killer app or two will eventually come on the PSP, it's such a fantastic hardware.
 
5+ games for the remaining 5 months of this year isn't enough to keep you from doubting your purchase? How many interesting games per month do you need to feel ok with a console?
 
I actually thought about PSP's support today, whether it has any future or not. (Because I want to play MGSPO, but it shouldn't be my only reason to get it).
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Let's make a list?
 
bluemax said:
5+ games for the remaining 5 months of this year isn't enough to keep you from doubting your purchase? How many interesting games per month do you need to feel ok with a console?


The answer is 0, because I actually think he's a undercover troll hating on the PSP. Honestly like you said 5 games coming out in 5 months is obviously enough for most people.
 
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There are tons of great games on the PSP if you aren't a close-minded Japanophile.

I can only find 3-4 games for my DS Lite that I actually like.
 
DiscoJason said:
So, are there any good RPGs coming out for PSP any time soon and if so, what and when? I just know that if I sell this thing, there will suddenly be a million RPGs released (which is what happened to me with my PS2 in its early years). I refuse to buy another PSP if I were to sell this one, so there is no going back. I made an exception for the PS2, but I will not be stupid and pay for a system twice again.

What say you, GAF?
Buying any system at launch for RPGs that haven't even been announced yet is a huge mistake, yes. Most systems don't see quality role-playing games until at least a year, year and a half after release. Just like the PS2.

If you want RPGs, hold on. They're coming. They're actually in Japan now, with more on the way. And we'll get them here, one way or another -- with stuff like Astonishia Story and The Legend of Heroes hitting North America, it'd be quite the travesty if we didn't get any quality original RPGs.
 
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Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Exit 1
Megaman Powered Up
Maverick Hunter X
Daxter
Syphon Filter: Dirk Mirror
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo I
GTA: Liberty City Stories
Lumines
Wipeout Pure
Ridge Racers
Burnout Legends
X-Men Legends II
Brave Story

etc
 
Wow, you guys sure are cynical here at GAF, but I knew this before posting. In fact, I almost didn't put the post up because I was worried. At any rate, this isn't a trolling thread.

Some people made some good points. I especially thought the person (I think it was reminder) who pointed out that I bought 2 DSes as a contradiction to buying two PS2s was very funny. You're right, in a way I did repeat the past, but I will argue that my 2nd DS was different enough to justify buying it a second time (brighter and better screens).

amir0x said:
so you didn't buy a DS for RPGs, thus it's a bonus, but you apparently did buy PSP for RPGs... so it's mandatory?

I can see why you think this is hypocritcal, but I guess it's all about perspective. I made the assumption that there would be quality RPGs for the system and I bought it stricly because of that. The other games that I felt were good were just bonuses. Same thing with the DS. I bought it for all the other genres never expecting any quality RPGs to be released (and they still haven't). If I get some, I consider it a bonus. So, I got bonus games on the PSP and I've had none on the DS.

At any rate, the basic gist of my post was to have people let me know if there were good RPGs coming out. VP is definitely one I need to get, though the reviews I read have their complaints. I think the good probably outweighs the bad, so I will probably get it. I honestly haven't created this thread as a way to rile up the Sony folks (I myself am platform agnostic as I own them all, so I never got the whole fanboy thing and certainly wouldn't instigate it).

Is Tales of Eternia ever coming out stateside? I never imported it because I had hoped we would eventually get it and I have only imported two games ever (Ouendan and DJ Portable Max).

Thanks to Kurosaki for his informative post. He answered the post as I intended.
 
lol amir0x actually gave the trolls the the satisfaction of taking the time to list and post PSP screenshots...instead of simply directing them towards the search button for the 1000s of other PSP listing threads............


looks like the trolls took you for a ride, ami! :lol
 
frAntic_Frog said:
lol amir0x actually gave the trolls the the satisfaction of taking the time to list and post PSP screenshots...instead of simply directing them towards the search button for the 1000s of other PSP listing threads............


looks like the trolls took you for a ride, ami! :lol

hahaha, there's no satisfaction... I have these upcoming game lists saved for every single system so I can just post it instead of bothering to make them anymore :lol

It's just taking it out of notepad and pasting ftw :D
 
Amir0x said:
hahaha, there's no satisfaction... I have these upcoming game lists saved for every single system so I can just post it instead of bothering to make them anymore :lol

It's just taking it out of notepad and pasting ftw :D
ah my bad then....at least you have a pre-packaged response to these kinda posts ahaha :lol
 
frAntic_Frog said:
ah my bad then....at least you have a pre-packaged response to these kinda posts ahaha :lol

yup

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