Rockstar Games Announces PSP Handheld Entertainment System Lineup
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You should think about doing that before, rather than after, the fact.seismologist said:
And if GTA qualifies as a game that "barely runs", all the more amazing that you seem to like RR DS as much as you do, a game that "barely runs" on the DS hardware since it can't seem to take advantage of the hardware anywhere near its potential.
sonycowboy
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border said:
Not to get into a Halo 2 vs GTA:SA argument...
But, I'm pretty sure that all of the GTA's have outsold Halo 2. The only defeat was the month of November US NPD (maybe December ???). But worldwide, it's far ahead.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Why is Halo even being mentioned in a PSP thread? Geez! Enough already!
Maybe you'll get an extra battery as a pack-in. 
But serious. As people said earlier in this thread, Ridge Racers stream the music from the UMD while playing. And I've read some comments (cant remember by who) that it seems that the CPU eats most power. Dunno wether this is true or not.
But serious. As people said earlier in this thread, Ridge Racers stream the music from the UMD while playing. And I've read some comments (cant remember by who) that it seems that the CPU eats most power. Dunno wether this is true or not.
It's also been pointed out that when handling just audio, the UMD can work on a lower consumption setting. That's not exactly the same as a game like GTA or Jak, which are constantly streaming game data and code from the disc.kaching said:
Probably since Mobius was bought last spring. When they changed names to Rockstar Leeds, they revealed they were working on 2 PSP games.Defensor said:
Things seem to be turning out more like SNES vs Genesis imo.Miburou said:
Nope, Pokemon RuSa at 14 million has outsold every GTA game this generation.border said:
I wasn't implying it was exactly the same but it's a closer comparison than any game that isn't spinning the UMD constantly. And you wouldn't necessarily consider all streaming games to be created equal in their demand for data on disc either. Jak, being a visually more robust game than GTA, would probably need to stream more data at any given moment than GTA would.jarrod said:
soundwave05
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Figured this was only a matter time. Nintendo better ramp up their DS software, because Sony is going to have a very strong first few months in North America with games like GTA, NBA Street, NFSU, etc. joining the Japanese stuff like Ridge Racers, Metal Gear Acid, Dynasty Warriors, etc. They could quickly eclipse Nintendo's DS library.
I'm fine with PSP at $199.99, that's more than reasonable. If anything, for the love of gawd Sony DROP THE MEMORY STICK PRICES! They should at least be the same as SD Card prices.
I'm fine with PSP at $199.99, that's more than reasonable. If anything, for the love of gawd Sony DROP THE MEMORY STICK PRICES! They should at least be the same as SD Card prices.
There's a fine line between hyperbole and stupidity. And you, my friend, have crossed it. :lol Barely run? 20fps? Yeah, the game drops frames, but that's understandable with the way the engine is, and the freedom you have. It's not even worth debating, GTA >>>>>> your roody-poo candy ass, gig. In 5 months, you'll be posting about your PSP that you got with GTA and how it's so much greater than the DS. It's ok, your constant flip-flopping is what keeps you around here. This forum needs comic relief. :lolseismologist said:
PEACE.So both us weren't implying what the other felt compelled to point out anyway. What a surprisejarrod said:
You're probably right - fictional software (Jak PSP) is a probably a better comparison to announced, yet otherwise unknown software (GTA PSP) as opposed to comparing the latter to a known quantity like Ridge Racers.
soundwave05
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Well GTA on the PSP isn't going to sell 15-20 million copies in all likelyhood anyway (just like Pokemon doesn't sell 15 million copies on the N64/GameCube), but it'll probably be a big seller nonetheless.
Pedigree Chum
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I really, REALLY hope it's GTA3 with lots of extra content. As long as the map stays relatively the same, and music is untouched I will love this thing.
Woo! Go PSP!
Woo! Go PSP!
mashoutposse
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Pedigree Chum said:
That's probably the only way they can produce a PSP GTA that does the originals justice in such a short period of time. Works for me.
soundwave05
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Now only if Square-Enix would announce Final Fantasy VII-IX for the PSP, then its on.
I'll take a GTA3 remake if it has almost all the cars/vehicles San Andreas had, a new section opened up (like you can go through the tunnel by the dam and you'll have access to a whole new area and new missions), a few new weapons, a casino or two to compliment all the mini games that GTA:SA introduced and at least 20 added missions and 5 or so new sidequest missions (like dancing or car 'bouncing' or whatever).
soundwave05 said:
They announced FFVII Crisis Core for the PSP. Sorry but for me, new game > port. It's an action RPG with a release date of early 2006, that implies it's pretty big budget with a long development cycle. I'm pretty sick of this FFVII Compilation crap, but if it ends up being a good action RPG, works for me. Better than another port.
soundwave05
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I dunno those FF7 spin-offs (like the one for PS2) look asstastic.
Besides, FF7 especailly desperately needs a re-release. The graphics have dated horribly.
I'd rather have a "cash in" port/remix of a game I already know is great than a cheap spin-off "cash in" of a great game.
Besides, FF7 especailly desperately needs a re-release. The graphics have dated horribly.
I'd rather have a "cash in" port/remix of a game I already know is great than a cheap spin-off "cash in" of a great game.
Neat how that works.kaching said:So both us weren't implying what the other felt compelled to point out anyway. What a surprise
I actually wasn't talking about a potential Jak or GTA on PSP, but rather each franchise more generally. All the games this gen on all platforms (barring GTA Advance) have heavy, almost constant disc streaming for game data. Which is a far cry from Ridge Racers streaming it's soundtrack only using a low UMD setting.kaching said:You're probably right - fictional software (Jak PSP) is a probably a better comparison to announced, yet otherwise unknown software (GTA PSP) as opposed to comparing the latter to a known quantity like Ridge Racers.
Though to be fair, I'm not sure GTA PSP will stream game data either. I think Leeds might decide to go the Koei approach, and probably chop up areas into neat compact data loads while reducing model and environment complexity a bit. It'd be a better approach probably.
Bzzzt.The End said:
Vice City's around 13 million. GTA3 is around 11 million. Those are multiplatform sales also, including the Double Packs even. Unless Rockstar announced some new figures I'm not aware of? Then again, that 14M Pokemon figure's about a year old too, it's likely well past that now.
soundwave05
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But then again I'm not sure if each Pokemon sale is a unique sale to a seperate customer.
A lot of the hardcore Pokefreaks end up buying both versions.
A lot of the hardcore Pokefreaks end up buying both versions.
duckroll said:
Sadly I'm not sure it will be out in 2006 because it's a long development cycle or big budget product...it's just because Nomura and its team are busy with many other projects and they want a much bigger PSP userbase in Japan.
And even if normally I would agree with you on the fact that a new game>port in this case I would have preferred a FF7 remake.
And a lot of GTA fans buy the enhanced PC & Xbox versions after buying the initial PS2 release. Repeat buying isn't unique to Pokemon.... if I really wanted to push things, I'd include Emerald which would put RuSa over 16 million (and likely over 20 million after it's western release).soundwave05 said:
I've been reading about the PSP and get more excited daily like everyone else. Someone mentioned that the PSP will not be lower than the DS. Logically if Sony announces $129, Nintendo will lower to $99 or whatever. I think that the reason that Sony has sat on the release and price of the US launch is not because of shortage or mismanagement but that they are going to announce the $129 so late that Nintendo's reaction will be perceived as desperate and too late. Sony carpetbombs retail with signs 3 weeks before launch with maximum impact and before Nintendo can react, society and the market has shifted attention. This is just a guess and actually very good marketing and business strategy. Hype is already there with early adopters, this will grab Joe Public and his son Little Johnny.
soundwave05
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I'd be surprised if its under $199.
$199 is already a killer price and Sony knows that. They know they got you hooked already.
They're not going to have enough PSPs at that price even.
Besides dropping the PSP price would only make Nintendo drop their price, might as well save that trump card for down the line when you need a sales boost beyond the launch or past Christmas.
$199 is already a killer price and Sony knows that. They know they got you hooked already.
They're not going to have enough PSPs at that price even.
Besides dropping the PSP price would only make Nintendo drop their price, might as well save that trump card for down the line when you need a sales boost beyond the launch or past Christmas.
the12thplanet
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give me a PSP port of Red Dead Revolver Rockstar!
Littleberu
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the12thplanet said:
... why?
As a gamer for quite some time, it is amazing to see how strong Sony is coming out of the begininng handheld wars. I truly believe Sony will capture the market and replace Nintendo as handheld king in record time. Especially with the $129-$149 price point. If Sony launches @ $129 combined with Sony's incredible marketing, they will sell out of whatever units they can produce.
I just see a copy of the PlayStation 2 launch happening all over again and there is nothing Nintendo can do about it. Not even GBA2 can help Nintendo now. I will still buy GBA2 and I already own a DS, but the thing that Sony has that Nintendo cannot compete with is 3rd party software. Sony has the software that gamers want or the software that they can brainwash gamers into wanting. That is where Sony's advertising is so good. They make bad games look great.
I just see a copy of the PlayStation 2 launch happening all over again and there is nothing Nintendo can do about it. Not even GBA2 can help Nintendo now. I will still buy GBA2 and I already own a DS, but the thing that Sony has that Nintendo cannot compete with is 3rd party software. Sony has the software that gamers want or the software that they can brainwash gamers into wanting. That is where Sony's advertising is so good. They make bad games look great.