Sony PSP Pro's/Cons

[bobcat]

Hi Everyone,

I'd like an unbias review...........hmmm they don't exist coz everything is bias to some point.

Basically I wanna get a PSP because they look amazing and have great features............from a games perspective there is absolutely nothing that interests me. Is it worth the $400 AUS??

It launches here in AUST on the 1/9/05 finally. The screen is so nice, and the visuals are amazing.........but usually when I buy things for their graphics, I find them boring after a few months.

Be quick coz 1/9 is not far away and I'm on the verge of buying one. Stupid Sony advertising isn't helping me either. It's shoved in my face everywhere I go. EB even have a countdown calendar going >_<

[Jonbo298]

From an unbias view of my own who doesnt own one quiet yet but will eventually if emulation keeps alive

Pros: Nice large screen. Its Sony, expect big names to jump aboard for games eventually. Graphics look nice. Tons of potential besides gaming (ie: Video, Music, etc..).

Cons: A little pricey, IMO. PSP is still waiting for that big "Killer app" that makes everyone want it no matter what. I've heard its a hassle sometimes to get external videos to work with converting (but if you dont plan to, it doesnt matter). It runs off a CD so battery life won't be as great unless you find a 3rd party battery that will last longer. Having to re-buy any movies you own for the PSP only and the prices I've seen sometimes are higher then their mucho better DVD counterparts.

But dont think that because my con list seems larger that I hate it because I dont. Ijust want the price below $200 before I consider one even more

[Dyne]

Well I picked it up with an unglamorous look towards the game line-up, but I've learned to like it. Hot Shots Golf is right up my alley, Lumines is really addicting, and Ridge Racers is adrenaline-pumping. Anyways, you wanted this in pros and cons, so here goes.

Pros:
1. All-in-one media player PLUS game player. I've used every aspect now so far - downloaded shows like Conan and the original Zelda cartoon, listened extensively to mp3's in the minivan when I had to drive it, worked out in several convenient places via Bas Rutten workout mp3's (blasting the sound without speakers/headphones, it's a decent volume), browsed the internet in a heck of a lot of places just to catch up on things when I didn't feel like packing up my laptop, and - dear god - played the games for hours on end.
2. Emulation. God knows nobody's played the entire library of SNES games or Genesis games already, and having them on the go is the definition of convenience.
3. Dead sexy.

Cons:
1. It's not a phone.
2. You have to pick either emulation or browser. Last I checked, the unofficial browser sucked. But I could be wrong. It's better to upgrade officially though, because it has animated gif support and all that.
3. There's not TOO much on the horizon in terms of games, but I'm sure you'll find something you like. I sure did.
4. Stupid goddamn scratchable screen. And then I bought the Pelican screen protector and now the screen's got glare-protection all over it, ruining the quality. I guess it's still playable though.

[GameMaster]

Pros: Everything looks great on it; games, movies, pictures. A few fun select games. I've only played Wipeout thus far. The machine itself is beautiful too.

Cons: A battery life that has trouble keeping up with the concept of portable gaming. The PSP is delicate, too delicate for the casual gamer. Every game session will leave behind unsightly fingerprints and if you're not very careful, scratches will easily find their way onto the PSP.

Closing Thoughts: If you have some extra pocket change, get yourself a PSP. It's a fun gadget to have. Just play it safely so you won't ruin it's external beauty.

[Dyne]

Well, unless you play literally all day with maximum volume and maximum screen brightness, you'll be fine.

You'll get about 6 hours with maximum everything while playing a game. For movies it's a bit less. For music it's a lot more. It's all acceptable battery life; so it's not that major of a con as people make it out to be.

[bobcat]

ok thanks guys! much appreciated. I'll let you know on my decision after sept 1