replicashooter
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PSP Go + Wipeout + Sixaxis + Tv Output =
Have they confirmed Sixaxis support or is this just rampant speculation like most of this thread
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PSP Go? 249.99!!!!
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replicashooter
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spwolf said:
Well thats a good start - Thanks
Maybe you caught something I didn't in an interview or w/e but at the press conference there was definitely no word about battery life, nothing in the Pulse interview, nothing in any other media that hit me this week. I'm at a loss where this pessimism keeps coming from but there is a possibility that I haven't seen everything.Pallaris said:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/...-distribution-with-sony-plays-with-psp-go.ars
Thanks for that article. I think I've been sold. Sounds very capable.
Thanks for that article. I think I've been sold. Sounds very capable.
dallow_bg said:
Hm, the longer I've had to mull over the Go the more I want it. I'm looking forward to picking one up now. How did this happen. :lol
Although you have to wonder how much Sony is giving to retailers and how that might impact future price reductions of the go? They're basically giving away PSP dev kits for little and PS3wand dev kits for free, so they're probably giving retail a nice margin on the go (While still makinga lot per unit sold for themselves I'd imagine). Although maybe their agreement with stores is X percent of price instead of a flat sum of.
Zen said:
i dont think that retailers are getting that much - they are just getting more than for PSP-3000 (which is probably nothing
). Check for European prices on how much European retailers get, as thats more realistic price with full retail margin.Also, i would not say Sony are making a lot per unit sold, probably few bucks which is good for consoles, as they make money on software and services.
There is pretty big difference between PSP-1000 and PSP Go! in both hardware and software/services. Software and Services seem like what PSP should have been long time ago...
RazzleDazzleRB
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I just wish the screen wasn't smaller.
RazzleDazzleRB
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Oni Jazar said:
PSP Go vs PSP 3000 vs iPhone
From Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5273302/portable-size+off-how-the-psp-go-measures-up):
"When placed side-by-side against some of the current portable gaming competition, the PSP Go illustrates just how different it is from its peers and predecessor. The screen ratio looks similar to older PSP models, but is considerably smaller in size3.8 inches versus the PSP-3000's diagonal size of 4.3 inches or 11% smaller.
On par with than Sony's other slide-out device, the Mylo 2, from which the PSP Go looks to have borrowed some of its design choices.
The PSP Go is also pretty efficient on overall hardware footprint. The LCD screen is 0.3 inches larger than the iPhone, but thanks to the slide-out controls, doesn't have nearly the same amount of extra plastic flanking each side."
Dead Prince
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psp screens are 4.3. Isn't the psp go 3.8?
It's weird that they didn't want to compromise the screen. I read that that the 4.3" display was a good idea for psp 3000 but wanted to go smaller for GO? ;o
maybe the resolution will look good now.
It's weird that they didn't want to compromise the screen. I read that that the 4.3" display was a good idea for psp 3000 but wanted to go smaller for GO? ;o
maybe the resolution will look good now.
Gamecocks625
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Oni Jazar said:
PSP 3000 has a 4.3 inch screen while the PSP go has a 3.8 inch screen. After pulling out my old HP graphic calculator, it looks like it's about half an inch smaller.
On another note, here's a nice little set of accessories we can look forward to. I like the pouches
Katana_Strikes
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So has Sony mentioned anything about a wider rollout of PSN cards? Specifically for Europe/UK.
RazzleDazzleRB
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Tobor said:
What problems are you talking about? Ghosting and interlacing? Or other problems?
Battery tech absolutely lags behind all the other advances in portable devices. It's the achilles heel of this sector.Pallaris said:
5 years ago the battery was bigger, the CPU wasn't allowed to run at its full clock rate and there also wasn't Bluetooth to complement the existing Wifi. So I'm sure their ratings for the battery have to take those changes into account.
Haint
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Something doesn't sit right with me about handing Best Buy/Gamestop (or any retailer) obscene profits at my own expense just so Sony can kiss some ass for PS3/UMD shelf space. Does this mean there are going to be online retailer's (major or not) selling at near cost, like $150? Are there going sales battles in general since there is so much profit built in?
Since we don't see many big ipod sales I doubt it. :/
This is an interesting business model. I wonder if the PSP GO will revolutionize the way portable game hardware is sold at retail. How much does gamestop make on a regular psp game, 5 to 7 bucks? Hardware normally sold near cost. If Sony is giving retailers a 30 to 40 dollar profit margin on hardware no wonder they are all for it. Selling one PSP go will net them as much or more profit than selling a PSP 3000 and 4 games. Plus with accessories on top it makes a lucrative package. Since shelf space is a premium and Gamestop can sell PSN cards in a small metal standee which sits on a shelf.
This might be how Sony positions the official PSP2 model if all things work well with PSP GO.
This is an interesting business model. I wonder if the PSP GO will revolutionize the way portable game hardware is sold at retail. How much does gamestop make on a regular psp game, 5 to 7 bucks? Hardware normally sold near cost. If Sony is giving retailers a 30 to 40 dollar profit margin on hardware no wonder they are all for it. Selling one PSP go will net them as much or more profit than selling a PSP 3000 and 4 games. Plus with accessories on top it makes a lucrative package. Since shelf space is a premium and Gamestop can sell PSN cards in a small metal standee which sits on a shelf.
This might be how Sony positions the official PSP2 model if all things work well with PSP GO.
Psychotext
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I don't think that's right. I just can't see Kaz screwing up a detail like that on stage. Certainly not without later clarification if he did.Binabik15 said:
Edit - Here's a press release where it states 158g: http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/47999/PSP-go which fits with the calcs I did on the last page:
Psychotext said:
I'm pretty psyched about the Go. I hate the UMD format and hate the obscene load times on the platform when loading from the UMD. Got rid of my previous PSPs because of those issues. I'll definitely be picking up the Go. I thought it was common sense that retailer markup contributed to the $250 pricepoint. Guess not. Did some of you actually think that retailers would stock this if they weren't given a decent markup on the unit?
Cirekiller
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OK I was on the fence about getting a GO but that Ars Technica preview sold me. I'll still hang on to my 2000 model though.
White or Black that is the question.
White or Black that is the question.
Gamecocks625
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Cirekiller said:
I was all over the white at first, but looking closer it seems to have a glitter finish to it. Not a big fan of that. I would have liked it to be a normal white like the original DS Lite. I might go with Black afterall.
TheDarkKnight774
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Zen said:
I know what you mean. This has happened to me. In a week i've gone to "I'll stick with my PSP 2000" to "hm..now i want that PSP go!"
I think it was the Giantbomb sony booth walkthrough that did it
JoJo13 said:
engadget article above has closeup i believe... but they did say they liked white one.
For all the people complaining about $250, I willl probably have to shell out 2.5x more money for that new SE phone (Sation/Aino) which probably costs about the same amount as PSP to make
spwolf said:engadget article above has closeup i believe... but they did say they liked white one.
For all the people complaining about $250, I willl probably have to shell out 2.5x more money for that new SE phone (Sation/Aino) which probably costs about the same amount as PSP to make
I just wish they'd pack in a game to make the $250 price a bit easier
I'll get it, but packing in a game like GTP would convince a lot of people I think
Haint
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Tobor said:
Yea, but I stopped buying locally years ago and follow online retailer pricing wars/sales religiously on anything over $100. I would estimate I only pay a 5% margin on almost every semi-major purchase, 10% at worst. You can make a pretty good estimate of what cost (probably) is based on the going rates at the garage/basement run web retailers that just drop ship everything. This makes it sound like Sony is going quite a bit further than 5 or even 10 percent.
Tylahedras
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You know the "Phone" half of "iPhone" it's kinda important to the usefulness of the device.
But it's not like Sony knows anything about phones so I guess it makes sense they would let Apple's platform walk all over them.
But it's not like Sony knows anything about phones so I guess it makes sense they would let Apple's platform walk all over them.
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Guled said:
With regards to connecting the DS3 to the PSPGo I've just heard on the 'ListenUP E3 day 3 podcast' that you'll be to play Soulcalibre on your PSPGo with your DS3 via bluetooth, was so happy to hear this I'm guessing you'll be too, I'm hoping other dev's take advantage of this feature in their games.