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The US PSP Launch
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michael000
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Can anyone who's received an early US PSP unit say what languages it'll run in? I know the Japanese PSP had Japanese, English, and a few others; i was curious what the US one will run.
Alex
Member
This system has way too many interesting launch games... I'm getting Twisted Metal for sure, but I'm not sure about others. Wipeout and Lumines and all that jazz look great, but I'm also interested in trying stuff like Untold Legends, Metal Gear Acid and Ape Escape.
I just really hope they run a PSP Greatest Hits line in the future.
I just really hope they run a PSP Greatest Hits line in the future.
Anyone have any info on the 'power brick' ?
http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=801938
Fry's was advertising it in this morning's paper too, but I don't know any specific details on the battery itself
http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=801938
Fry's was advertising it in this morning's paper too, but I don't know any specific details on the battery itself
zackattack
Member
Tax on trade-ins is dependant on what state you're in, I think.
Depends on your situation, especially if you have rechargeable AAs at home. Frankly, i'd rather make an Altoids case battery pack with rechargable AAs. With summer coming up, a solar charger for the car would make a nice project.Wario64 said:
YEah, the EB manager mentioned this when i traded some games in for WOP. Florida's one of those states where they don't pay tax on trade-ins.zackattack said:
modojo.com has more PSP reviews up. First reviews I've seen for ATV and NBA.
ATV Offroad Fury: 3/5
NBA: 2/5
Twisted Metal: Head On: 4/5
Lumines: 5/5
ATV Offroad Fury: 3/5
NBA: 2/5
Twisted Metal: Head On: 4/5
Lumines: 5/5
best buy is openign early
http://bestbuy.dailyshopper.com/ind...ge&zipcode=92866&storeid=1038045&pagenumber=1
http://bestbuy.dailyshopper.com/ind...ge&zipcode=92866&storeid=1038045&pagenumber=1
On the official PSP website, it says Ridge Racer supports Infrastructure mode (http://www.us.playstation.com/games.aspx?id=ULUS-10001). I know the Japanese version didn't support this, and none of the US reviews have made mention of it. Can anyone here who has their copy already verify whether or not it does have this feature? I know it probably doesn't, but I just wanted some clarification. Thanks in advance.
Nester
Member
http://www.digitallyunique.com/sdmspd-1024-a10.html
I'm pretty sure every other time I looked at this site, the Buy button said Backordered instead. Now it looks like they're in stock with free ground shipping. Anyone else see different that they are in fact out of stock? I'm just about to place an order and want to be sure.
I'm pretty sure every other time I looked at this site, the Buy button said Backordered instead. Now it looks like they're in stock with free ground shipping. Anyone else see different that they are in fact out of stock? I'm just about to place an order and want to be sure.
Pack of Wild Rats
Member
Anyone think its worth getting Ridge Racers and Wipeout at launch? I'm planning on getting 3 games, 2 at alunch and 1 a couple days later for my birthday. So wipeout, Lumines and Ridge Racer? Or should I take a racing game out for Untold Legends? If so, which one?
sonycowboy
Member
Ratcage said:
You've got the exact same issue I do. I can't see getting two racing games at once, especially since I'm hip deep in GT4 right now. Now, I know ALL 3 are different types of racing games, but still.
I wish Hot Shots Golf was a launch game. I think I'll be getting RR & Untold Legends as well. Although, I haven't seen any UT reviews yet, it would have to be quite a fall from the Champions/Baldurs Gate games for me not to enjoy it.
Finally, who's getting the replacement warranty? It's only $25 at EBGames and it seems worth it to me for a couple of reasons:
1) If I drop it and crack the screen / mess up buttons / screw up the drive,etc, I can get a new one no questions asked. I don't think a standard manufacturer warranty will do that.
2) If I think it has one or two too many dead pixels (or 5), I can get a replacement
3) If I think in 9 months, the screen or buttons are a little crudded up, I can just return it for a new one, which might be a newer revision.
I guess part of the big question is, what do they give you back? A brand new PSP or a factory or EB refurbished one?
The warranty is $32. Don't know where the $25 thing started from. And you would get a new unit.
I also found out something interesting about the warranty and EB. Stores won't have enough warranty cards for every single PSP on the 24th. I have no idea what's going to happen when we run out and someone wants a warranty. I definitely have to find out tomorrow.
Also, every EB is opening different on the 24th. Some are opening up at midnight, some are opening a couple hours earlier, and some are opening normal times. Although I think most stores will be atleast opening up by 8am because Best Buy is forcing their hand.
Edit: I'm going to get some warranty issues cleared up tomorrow also. Want to double check if you do get a new unit*which I'm pretty sure of), find out about the low supply of warranty cards, and find out if EB will cover Sony's warranty period instead of having to deal with Sony(of course I'm talking about if you get the extra warranty).
I also found out something interesting about the warranty and EB. Stores won't have enough warranty cards for every single PSP on the 24th. I have no idea what's going to happen when we run out and someone wants a warranty. I definitely have to find out tomorrow.
Also, every EB is opening different on the 24th. Some are opening up at midnight, some are opening a couple hours earlier, and some are opening normal times. Although I think most stores will be atleast opening up by 8am because Best Buy is forcing their hand.
Edit: I'm going to get some warranty issues cleared up tomorrow also. Want to double check if you do get a new unit*which I'm pretty sure of), find out about the low supply of warranty cards, and find out if EB will cover Sony's warranty period instead of having to deal with Sony(of course I'm talking about if you get the extra warranty).
Community Forum
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Does anyone know if Game Crazy offers a PSP warranty?
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
Wouldn't you just be able to go back at a later date and pay for it? With other hardware I've bought at EB, they gave me a time period (might've been two weeks, might've been a month, I can't remember) within which I could still pay for the warranty.Scoobert said:
And as of today, the manager of the EB I'm buying from is still saying $25. If I go in Thursday and they're asking $31.99, I'm going to be pissed.
One year limited, meaning it's actually somewhere between 30-90 days of actual service where you send it to them and they'll fix it. Trust me, you don't want to have to deal with Sony's customer service. Even within the warranty period, there's so many exceptions to what they'll fix, especially if you tell them you used third party accessories with your system. Out of warranty, you may be better off buying a new device.Mrbob said:
My old Clie's screen got destroyed, and it was within the warranty period. They don't cover screen damage (most companies don't actually), but it would've cost me $150 for a new screen, plus shipping. i had just got it two months previously for $400. My current Clie has a dying battery and the screen emits a high frequency pitch. Both of these are fairly common with this model, but there's nothing they can do about the screen. Installation of a replacement battery is $120, again plus shipping. i got a CompUSA TAP plan which covers all of this. As soon as i find my receipt, i'll send it in.
The advantage to getting an extended warranty for the PSP is that you can simply return it to the store you got it from if you have a problem. You don't have to send it anywhere, wait for it to return, only to find the technicians scratched it to hell, and of course there's not much you can do about that. Of course you should read the warranty info of the plan before committing to it.
Edit: As an example, EB's plan doesn't cover the battery, or as they put it, "Expendable item(s), including, but not limited to, batteries and other operating supplies and consumable item(s)." It also doesn't cover cosmetic damage, nor damage due to power failure, inadequate power, or my personal favorite, "Acts of God".
Pretty much all retailers offer some sort of extended warranty for their products. Replacement plans are generally better than service plans for portable electronics, because you ideally just tell them what your problem is, show them your receipt and plan, and walk out with a brand new system. Occasionally this means keeping the original system's accessories (you "forgot" to bring them). With a service plan they try to fix it, and if they can't after three times, you get another one or a refund. Some places have all-inclusive plans that determine whether a product is replaced or serviced based on what category it falls into. Just drop by any retailers you think you might get a PSP from and pick up a form.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
My EB has a sign saying their warranty is the only one covering screen damage. I don't much care, come hell or high water I'm getting a new unit at the end of one year.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I'm not going to say I wouldn't do this, but I would just have to laugh at someone if the perfectly good PSP they returned got them one riddled with dead pixels / dust under screen / other problems. Yeah, they could probably return it again..but still.Musashi Wins! said:
Someone should definitely call them on that. Best Buy employees used to make claims that their warranty covered anything, and Primetime Live and some other big news sources busted them for it. i'm looking at the EB "Always Play With Protection"Musashi Wins! said:
lol) brochure now, and it says it doesn't cover damage due to "causes beyond Our control". i think CompUSA's warranty is one of few that covers screen damage, but it's been a while since i've read my agreement.