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The US PSP Launch
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heavy liquid
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Yeah, a section summarizing all of the encoding stuff would be extremely helpful, as well. 
Kung Fu Jedi
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March is here and now I'm really excited about getting my PSP. I've got it pre-ordered at Gamestop and have the value pack paid off, so it's down to the games that I want to get. I plan on picking up three games, but I'm not sure which ones yet. I hope to see some reviews/impressions leading up to launch.
Good thing I bought my new car last week. Now I can focus on my other new toy coming in just a few weeks now!
Good thing I bought my new car last week. Now I can focus on my other new toy coming in just a few weeks now!
From what I've read in these threads, the organization is fairly manual. You have to place everything in a "MUSIC" folder on the Memorystick and you can only use one level of subfolders, so you can't do something like MUSIC/ARTIST/ALBUM, for example. It's essentially like working with a standard USB drive. It also accepts standard mp3 playlists.Socreges said:
But you may want to take that with a grain of salt since I know you regard me as no better than Alpha or Marconelly
Just so you guys know, EBgames WILL be doing bundles. It doesn't matter how early you pre-ordered or even if you paid in full already. PSP bundles will happen in-store. The big guys in suits are still deciding how much bundles should be. It could be $299, or it could be much higher. Either way, be prepared to spend more.
Also I guarantee every other store will do some sort of bundle also. But every individual EBgames store will be getting an email soon about the bundles. Each store will probably treat the bundles differently also, like the PStwo bundles.
Also I guarantee every other store will do some sort of bundle also. But every individual EBgames store will be getting an email soon about the bundles. Each store will probably treat the bundles differently also, like the PStwo bundles.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Hmm, that's some bad news about games not being cross region compatible (not being able to play my Japanese RR against a US copy)
Are there any news whether I'll be able to play US copy of RR on Japanese PSP against someone with a US PSP and US copy of a game? Basically, the only throw off in this equation would be one Japanese PSP unit. Everything else would be US stuff.
Are there any news whether I'll be able to play US copy of RR on Japanese PSP against someone with a US PSP and US copy of a game? Basically, the only throw off in this equation would be one Japanese PSP unit. Everything else would be US stuff.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Scoobert said:
What is this going to mean exactly? I mean, if I'm buying a PSP, 3 games and some accessories from them already are they going to tack me with something else?!? Damn it, I went with EB because of their awesome warranty plan (replace for any reason within one year).
One thing about the earlier baseball game talk....989 does a pretty good baseball series! Much improved! Though I'm hoping MVP is great as well. FYI, I heard no franchise modes! Don't understand that...
heavy liquid
Member
Also, is there a general consensus on what the best screen protector is? I'd like to slap one on mine as soon as I take it out of the box. I've been eyeing this one from Hori:
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255993.asp
It looks like the same one that's been out for a while HERE. Does anyone have any experience with it?
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255993.asp
It looks like the same one that's been out for a while HERE. Does anyone have any experience with it?
I like this one myself (and so does at least one other person on this forum):
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9e-70-gsk.html
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9e-70-gsk.html
I'm also interested in the "EB bundle" info. I preordered there, but I was told that it was ONLY the manufacturer bundle ($249). If they jack up the cost with non-value added stuff, I will cancel my order if at all possible. What is their policy on cancelling a preorder, anyway?
The verdict on the best screen protector is important to me as well.
Finally, two really dumb questions:
1) Is it possible to buy an additional battery pack for the PSP at this point? If so, how much will it be, and will it be in brick-and-mortar stores?
2) Does the AC adapter which comes with the PSP handle international voltage conversion? (I would imagine that it does...but I wanted to confirm it.)
The verdict on the best screen protector is important to me as well.
Finally, two really dumb questions:
1) Is it possible to buy an additional battery pack for the PSP at this point? If so, how much will it be, and will it be in brick-and-mortar stores?
2) Does the AC adapter which comes with the PSP handle international voltage conversion? (I would imagine that it does...but I wanted to confirm it.)
Crazymoogle
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-jinx- said:
Usually the EB bundle setup is a shitty nyko/pelican/whatever peripheral of dubious value that practically no-one would buy at the time, but it really depends on the system. It's still entirely possible to see a bundle setup just forcing you to buy two games from the launch lineup, I guess.
As for cancelling preorders, if the US EBgames system is anywhere near the Canadian one, then the computer keeps track of how you paid for the preorder in terms of form of payment. They can refund in the form you paid. If you split it between cash and trade-ins, for example, you would get the cash part and then trade-in credit - there's no way to turn trade-ins into cash in that respect. There's no obligation on your part to stick with the preorder either.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
What's the JPEG bug?And they better fix the jpeg bug
Marconelly said:
Certain jpeg files, for no apparent reason, cause the PSP to freeze and shutdown when you try to view them. I've only experienced that with 2 out of maybe 500 images I've viewed. These 2 images were neither larger than other I've viewed, nor was I even trying to zoom in on them.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I see, so it crashes every time you try to view that particular JPEG?
FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today confirmed its plan to increase the initial launch shipment of the highly anticipated PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) handheld entertainment system to one million units. Extraordinary consumer response to PSP on a global scale has led to the company making an upward revision in preparation for its North American launch on March 24. This figure is part of the company's overall three million-unit worldwide shipment estimate by the close of its fiscal year ending March 31.
"Moving into this new year we knew that PSP has the potential to become the consumer 'must-have' product of 2005 and beyond," said Jack Tretton, executive vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Having one million units available on day one demonstrates our commitment to getting a PSP in the hands of as many consumers as possible right out of the gate."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050301/sftu087_1.html
"Moving into this new year we knew that PSP has the potential to become the consumer 'must-have' product of 2005 and beyond," said Jack Tretton, executive vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Having one million units available on day one demonstrates our commitment to getting a PSP in the hands of as many consumers as possible right out of the gate."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050301/sftu087_1.html
Pedigree Chum
Banned
Miburou said:
Never had a problem with that, but my PSP stuggles when trying to sharpen images (after about 150 images)...I have to shutdown and restart it to fix the problem. BTW, this is with the PSPhoto program, maybe it has to do with the dimensions of the photo's? since people said that they had no probs with images that haven't been resized.
They previously said they'd ship one million by end of march...gave 'em two separate weeks across which to ship basically. Now they're saying one million on launch day.
Interesting that they're sticking to their 3 million PSPs shipped by end of fiscal year. I think they're going to fall short.
Interesting that they're sticking to their 3 million PSPs shipped by end of fiscal year. I think they're going to fall short.
Pedigree Chum
Banned
Oh and I hope that the US PSP doesn't have a POS scanning...if so, PSP swap here I come (as long as the screen isn't worse). I'll also take the Spider-Man 2 UMD since it's limited, I'll return it after the promotion is over
I'm such a con, I used to work at Best Buy so they won't give me a hassle...hell, they don't even check merchandise I return
Edit: HSG isn't a launch title? I guess I'll just get MGA, and TM:HO....but I really want HSG too.
I'm such a con, I used to work at Best Buy so they won't give me a hassle...hell, they don't even check merchandise I return
Edit: HSG isn't a launch title?
I guess I'll just get MGA, and TM:HO....but I really want HSG too.Sgt. Killjoy
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If the supply numbers from Japan are any indication of what we'll get here, it won't end well.
Pedigree Chum said:Oh and I hope that the US PSP doesn't have a POS scanning...if so, PSP swap here I come (as long as the screen isn't worse). I'll also take the Spider-Man 2 UMD since it's limited, I'll return it after the promotion is over
I'm such a con, I used to work at Best Buy so they won't give me a hassle...hell, they don't even check merchandise I return
Edit: HSG isn't a launch title?
What console doesn't have POS scanning? Hell what product doesn't in electronic stores these days?
I find bragging about cheating stores to be... distasteful.
Pedigree Chum
Banned
DarienA said:
Well, the box looks to be the same as the Japanese one, and that one didn't have a POS scanning area...maybe they'll add one for the NA system, who knows.
Sgt. Killjoy
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Crazymoogle
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Sgt. Killjoy said:
Dunno what the difference between the 800c and 800i is supposed to be, but Sony-Ericcson has the latter model up on their website as "coming soon", and yes, the W800i supports Memory Stick Pro Duo (listing support for up to 1GB, but I imagine more than that is addressable).
Sounds like a good PSP companion.
Pedigree Chum
Banned
Crazymoogle said:
Sony really needs to sell a camera attatchment for the PSP. I'd love to take pics with it and show them off on that huge screen.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
If you don't mind swapping the card in and out, you can use any newer Sony photo camera, make photos with it, then just put it's memory stick into the PSP and it will recognize and display pictures instantly. I've done this many times with T1 camera, and despite it having pretty large screen on it's own (2.5"), it's much nicer to review pics on PSP.
O/T, but that W800 is a very nice looking phone.
O/T, but that W800 is a very nice looking phone.
First PSP game goes gold! (Ridge Racer)
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/01/news_6119483.html
The outbreak of the Sony-Nintendo handheld war loomed closer today, when the first US title for the PSP went gold. That distinction went to Ridge Racer, Namco Hometek's second portable version of its drift-racing arcade and console series after Ridge Racer DS. Rated "E" for Everyone, the game will go on sale alongside the PSP on March 24.
Sporting 3D graphics on par with its PlayStation 2 cousins, Ridge Racer will also sport revamped tracks from the first Ridge Racer, Rage Racer, R4, Ridge Racer Revolution, and Rave Racer. Although they only start out with three cars, gamers can unlock more by winning events in the world tour mode. The US version of Ridge Racer features a new "MAX Tour" option in world tour mode not available in the Japanese edition, which GameSpot test drove in December.
The game also includes new features such as the addition of a nitrous boost and a wireless battle mode that lets up to eight players race simultaneously via the PSP's 802.11b wireless functionality. "Namco has created a game that takes full advantage of the new platform's wireless connectivity capabilities and offers gamers new to this genre a unique experience," said Namco President and CEO Nobuhiro Kasahara.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/01/news_6119483.html
The outbreak of the Sony-Nintendo handheld war loomed closer today, when the first US title for the PSP went gold. That distinction went to Ridge Racer, Namco Hometek's second portable version of its drift-racing arcade and console series after Ridge Racer DS. Rated "E" for Everyone, the game will go on sale alongside the PSP on March 24.
Sporting 3D graphics on par with its PlayStation 2 cousins, Ridge Racer will also sport revamped tracks from the first Ridge Racer, Rage Racer, R4, Ridge Racer Revolution, and Rave Racer. Although they only start out with three cars, gamers can unlock more by winning events in the world tour mode. The US version of Ridge Racer features a new "MAX Tour" option in world tour mode not available in the Japanese edition, which GameSpot test drove in December.
The game also includes new features such as the addition of a nitrous boost and a wireless battle mode that lets up to eight players race simultaneously via the PSP's 802.11b wireless functionality. "Namco has created a game that takes full advantage of the new platform's wireless connectivity capabilities and offers gamers new to this genre a unique experience," said Namco President and CEO Nobuhiro Kasahara.
I have a PSP, MGA, and Lumines fully reserved at GameCrazy.
Actually, I was at an import store near my house today and they finally got around to putting out a demo PSP unit so I was sitting there and playing around with it for about 30 minutes. They had Ridge Racers in there so after playing a few matches, so I decided to play around with the XMB. Sadly, the memory stick in the unit had nothing but RR saves on it. :lol
Actually, I was at an import store near my house today and they finally got around to putting out a demo PSP unit so I was sitting there and playing around with it for about 30 minutes. They had Ridge Racers in there so after playing a few matches, so I decided to play around with the XMB. Sadly, the memory stick in the unit had nothing but RR saves on it. :lol
Checked in with the local GameStop earlier - the system and Sony accesories are all street-dated for the 24th, but that's it. Everything else can be sold when it arrives in store. They had Twisted Metal (and some other Sony titles) slated to arrive on the 16th, with Lumines and WipeOut coming in at launch. This will probably hold true for other retailers as well, though you'll likely have to ask to see what they've got as the software probably won't be on shelves until the 24th.
