PSP launch back-lash
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Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Why are you guys fighting the sour grapes thread? There are legitimate personal reasons not to accept the PSP as your personal savior (not really). Let them be! You wouldn't tolerate this heresy in the official thread.
Legal Step
Member
I have a PSP, a japanese one, and to celebrate the US launch I'm playing GameBoyColor. Yeah rebelling is cool.
Marty Chinn
Member
Rocket9 said:
Huh? Do you even understand what the deal is? You save money on games that you think are too expensive. You are paying $10 to $20 per game period. You don't lose anything and you're not trading in your own games. You spend about $10 to $20 on used games at Gamestop and then trade those in to EB to get a PSP game. There shouldn't be anything negative about this.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Musashi Wins! said:
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Roland Hood
Member
Just picked mine up. This is quite possibly the coolest thing I own.
The only problem is I'm afraid to open it so it's just sitting here on my desk.
The only problem is I'm afraid to open it so it's just sitting here on my desk.
krypt0nian
Banned
ZERO.ZEROZERO backlash here.
Its honestly better than I gave it credit for.
Its honestly better than I gave it credit for.
This is my day
Wake up, get ready
bike to train station
spend 30 minutes on train
bike to work
work - post on GAF, play Xbox
bike to train station
spend 30 minutes on train
bike home
watch tv/talk to gf on phone/play games
So everyday I have an hour that can be dedicated to a handheld, and I do want the PSP, but not for the $400 that it would cost to make it functional for me. I already have an iPod and just like to sleep or think on the train, or if I'm feeling really active, I can READ.
So PSP advocates, please tell me what I'm missing out on.
And yes I have already played Ridge Racers
Wake up, get ready
bike to train station
spend 30 minutes on train
bike to work
work - post on GAF, play Xbox
bike to train station
spend 30 minutes on train
bike home
watch tv/talk to gf on phone/play games
So everyday I have an hour that can be dedicated to a handheld, and I do want the PSP, but not for the $400 that it would cost to make it functional for me. I already have an iPod and just like to sleep or think on the train, or if I'm feeling really active, I can READ.
So PSP advocates, please tell me what I'm missing out on.
And yes I have already played Ridge Racers
You know, I would have probably been a lot more tempted to get one if they released a unit only pack without all the superfluous crap. Relative to the Japanese pricing, it would have cost around $180. That would have been fine.
I am not going to support a $70 price hike that forces me to overpay for a bunch of trinkets that I would either not have bought otherwise or would have bought better quality versions of. That's bullshit.
I am not going to support a $70 price hike that forces me to overpay for a bunch of trinkets that I would either not have bought otherwise or would have bought better quality versions of. That's bullshit.
Catchpenny
Member
Tabris said:
Weren't you waiting to see which one got the most Square support? :lol
jarrod said:
Yeah, this is where I'm at. I'll probably pick up one or both in the fall. PSP game prices have to go down, I'm not spending $400 on the unit and three games. Twisted and Fire Emblem are enough to keep me happy on the GBA, and there's a decent backlog I've yet to go through as well.
..or a second TV
For me, the price doesn't seem too out there, but it does when I realize it's going to be $350CDN (including Gretzky, which I'm iffy on), plus $100 for a memory card to use the features I'm most interested in... never mind buying a game I'd prefer over Gretzky.
So that's $450 plus tax (~$480). More than I have to just throw out there right now... still, I don't know how much resolve I've got. There have been a few moments today where I've thought, "I can just go out and pick it up."
Justifications:
- It won't screw up my credit card bill that much if I don't pay it off now.
- I've got a good tax return coming up.
- I'll find a way to make sure the budget still works.
Of course, there are counterarguments to each of those (the tax return money, for example, is earmarked as airfare... hopefully to Europe), but they're surprisingly quiet
For me, the price doesn't seem too out there, but it does when I realize it's going to be $350CDN (including Gretzky, which I'm iffy on), plus $100 for a memory card to use the features I'm most interested in... never mind buying a game I'd prefer over Gretzky.
So that's $450 plus tax (~$480). More than I have to just throw out there right now... still, I don't know how much resolve I've got. There have been a few moments today where I've thought, "I can just go out and pick it up."
Justifications:
- It won't screw up my credit card bill that much if I don't pay it off now.
- I've got a good tax return coming up.
- I'll find a way to make sure the budget still works.
Of course, there are counterarguments to each of those (the tax return money, for example, is earmarked as airfare... hopefully to Europe), but they're surprisingly quiet
I want this system, I mean everytime I see Twisted Metal and Darkstalkers I want to go and get the damn thing. THen I realize the price and it it hits me what the hell am I thinking. Im not poor by any means but theres no way I would spend that much money on a portable system. I look on these boards and realize that some of you are spending $600 on this thing and its just crazy, thats more than a regular consloe and some games. Ive been gaming pretty much all my life and love it but thats just way too much for it.
As beautiful as the PSP is it's still a portable. Can't compare to the A/V experience of console games. Still can't compare to console game controls (dual analogues, more buttons). As good as the games might be it's hard to justify paying console prices for them for me at least. Still hard to imagine developers putting more effort in a portable game than a console game anyway (would something like God of War ever premier on the PSP? Never) so it's not like I'd be missing too much. And since it is so sleek and expensive looking I'm not in a rush to drag it with me everywhere, cuz wont ever want to leave it in a car and it's nowhere near as pocket friendly as a GBA:SP or Ipod.
So basically if I got a PSP, I'd be getting it just for portable-centric games like Lumines, but I already have a bunch of games like that for GBA:SP. Don't look nearly as good of course but it covers the same purpose.
If it was at DS prices it would be an impulse buy. But now I feel I can wait for prices to ease down a bit. If I see prices dropping quickly like console games do if they don't sell well, I will grab one immediately.
And if GT4 mobile comes out with the ability to continue and update saves on the console version I will get it for that alone. Or continuing a console Madden Franchise Save on the go...THAT would bring something truely new to the table for portable games that I know I'd use
So basically if I got a PSP, I'd be getting it just for portable-centric games like Lumines, but I already have a bunch of games like that for GBA:SP. Don't look nearly as good of course but it covers the same purpose.
If it was at DS prices it would be an impulse buy. But now I feel I can wait for prices to ease down a bit. If I see prices dropping quickly like console games do if they don't sell well, I will grab one immediately.
And if GT4 mobile comes out with the ability to continue and update saves on the console version I will get it for that alone. Or continuing a console Madden Franchise Save on the go...THAT would bring something truely new to the table for portable games that I know I'd use
Justin Bailey
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Ebay it, they're going for more than MSRP currently.BioFan said:
Shogmaster said:
Where did the idea that because a game is on a portable system, it cannot compare to a console game come from? Ever since the original Gameboy there have been plenty of games that were just as large, complex, engaging, etc. It doesn't mean anything. Obviously once the 16-bit systems launched, there was a huge difference in graphics in portables, but for now, PSP has changed all that. It's just my opinion that Ridge Racers is the best in the series and much better than RRV. However, it's a FACT that Ridge Racers is the biggest Ridge Racer game to date, with the largest number of tracks, music selection, and race challeneges than any of the previous games. Looking like a PS2 game is a just a nice bonus.
There's a clear difference with SOME games, like Dynasty Warriors, for example, but games like Twisted Metal Head-On, Ridge Racers, Wipeout Pure, Metal Gear Ac!d, and more could have easily have been released as console games, and no one would have even questioned that they originally started out on a portable system.
Tabris said:
Yes I have. And it can't compare to consoles. It never will. For the fact of basic human positioning. When you're playing the PSP or watching tv/console most likely you're going to be sitting. With a console you can sit normally and stair straight ahead at the TV not straining any particular part of your body. PSP however, you're either mildly straining your neck or your arms. Either you're resting your hands in your lap, and thus bending your neck pretty far, or you're holding the PSP up which will tire your arms out. Console/tv does not have that problem.
gamergirly
Member
Tabris said:
I have. One of my friends that worked in the electronics division in Walmart had bought one. He let me play with it and everything
. Very cute(a little smaller than I thought), but doesnt have the games and price to interest me. If it's any recollection, they were given about 60 PSP systems he told me, but he said somewhere over 20 of them have been sold. They're nearly done putting up the new PSP section.Strange thing is, is that they had a few Xboxes, most of their last shipment of GCs, several of DSs, but ABSOLUTELY NO PS2s and GBA/GBA-SPs. Completely sold out. Apparently, people have been balking at the PSP price and buying the cheapest handheld instead(the amount of DSs to PSPs being sold was about even) or a PS2.
.I got my PSP last night. The 250 for the hardware did not bother me at all once I saw the screen. The only gripes are the horrible analog nub and the price of the games. I joined gamefly today because I can not see my self paying 50 dollars for a hand held game unless it was AAA quality. God damn is the screen awesome so is twisted metal head on. I hope in a few years they might make a revision with a real analog stick.
You guys are not the only ones no sold on the PSP. When I went into best buy and target to look for accesorys the staffs were pretty shocked on how little systems sold. When I got my PSP from wallmart there were only 2 other people there.
You guys are not the only ones no sold on the PSP. When I went into best buy and target to look for accesorys the staffs were pretty shocked on how little systems sold. When I got my PSP from wallmart there were only 2 other people there.
Justin Bailey said:
Then they're fucktards (Not like that's never been leveled at ebayers). BestBuy online has them instock (With cheaper shipping than you'll get on Ebay) and with 10 dollars off for every 100 dollars spent coupons (Plus the buy 2/get 10 off, 3 for 20 off deal).
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=pcmcat58100050014&type=category&_requestid=36529]
System and two 39.99 games = 299.99 + 10 digital coupon.
Edited for WTF grammer.
Mac the KNife
Member
Tabris said:
I would definatly fall into the "poor college student" catagory. The PSP is growing on me although i'm with the others in saying that I really don't game on the go very often. Sony just has a way about them, i need their products!!!
I'll probably pick one up in a year or two, after a price drop or two. The PSP looks like it's here to stay.
Roland Hood
Member
I finally got the nerve to open it up at the risk of scratches, dead pixels, stuck buttons, dust and dander. Popped in Ridge Racer. Also got Wipeout, Lumines and MGA.
Holy shit this thing is not only the coolest thing I own, this is the best day of my life, bar none.
Holy shit this thing is not only the coolest thing I own, this is the best day of my life, bar none.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
If you are spending $350+ for the unit and Ridge Racer then you are doing something wrong.
I spent a total of ~$385 (that includes tax) and I got a PSP, Lumines, Ridge Racer, Ape Escape, Darkstalkers, Wipeout Pure, and Twisted Metal: Head On thanks to the geniouses at CAG.
I finally picked up my PSP today (no dead pixels) and it looks even better than I thought it would. My only complaint would be the sound... it doesn't go up very high so headphones are pretty much a necessity.
I spent a total of ~$385 (that includes tax) and I got a PSP, Lumines, Ridge Racer, Ape Escape, Darkstalkers, Wipeout Pure, and Twisted Metal: Head On thanks to the geniouses at CAG.
I finally picked up my PSP today (no dead pixels) and it looks even better than I thought it would. My only complaint would be the sound... it doesn't go up very high so headphones are pretty much a necessity.
Shogmaster said:
How the fuck is Sony supposed to make money when they are losing serious jack on each PSP. The plan is to sell the games and system at a ridiculous price so all the fanboys and people with too much money buy them. The PSP is not for poor people or fence sitters. If you didn't buy a launch PSP stop thinking about it because you are neither a Sony fanboy or a moneyburner.
gamergirly
Member
acidviper said:
If PSP isnt selling as much as it was hyped up to be, then it isnt. I know for a fact that it's not selling that much in electronic stores I've been in. Demand is hit & miss. It cant get much clearer than boxes of PSPs behind the counter or dozens of games up behind the clear window game cabinets.
Can any EB employees confirm this?
I just got off the phone with my local EB; told them about my single dead pixel and asked them about the 14 day return policy. According to her, I'll have to go through Sony to get the psp replaced even if I wanted an exchange for another psp? the dead pixel isn't bothering me much but do I really have to go through Sony even after the 14 days? I have the 1yr replacement plan by the way.
I just got off the phone with my local EB; told them about my single dead pixel and asked them about the 14 day return policy. According to her, I'll have to go through Sony to get the psp replaced even if I wanted an exchange for another psp? the dead pixel isn't bothering me much but do I really have to go through Sony even after the 14 days? I have the 1yr replacement plan by the way.