Comments on: Is it a Go or is it No? Impressions. http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/ Sat, 25 May 2013 05:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JimmyMagnum http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/#comment-236428 JimmyMagnum Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:45:13 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=13829#comment-236428 you also forgot since it's smaller, it's also more portable since it's more along the size of a cell phone. Given the extra features it does have, the price doesn't look too bad from the core package of the 3000 (which is $170). It depends on your needs I guess. The option of being able to use the PS3 controller is a huge plus for people with larger hands like myself Also, it comes with 16GB built-in storage as opposed to the core pack's lack of any memory cards. So here's what we got in comparison so far: - Go has 16GB internal memory / No form of memory in the 3000 Core - Go has a higher quality screen/more vibrant - Go has bluetooth allowing for headsets and DS3 controllers - Save state option on Go / 3000 usually saves the state of current game as long as you don't leave the game and let the console sit for an extended period of time So the Go is a better console, and looking at those upgraded features, the price is actually pretty realistic. Could Sony lower the price of the go to, say, $200? Sure, but that'd be a huge hit in profits (if they're making anything off of it in the first place)! I most likely won't get a Go since I rarely use my own PSP anyway (I would probably pick it up if I were a handheld kind of guy though). If you have no such use for it, then don't buy it, simple as that. It's far from an "epic fail" though :P. We'll just have to see what happens with sales over the next year or so before we can determine if it was a flop or not. you also forgot since it’s smaller, it’s also more portable since it’s more along the size of a cell phone. Given the extra features it does have, the price doesn’t look too bad from the core package of the 3000 (which is $170). It depends on your needs I guess. The option of being able to use the PS3 controller is a huge plus for people with larger hands like myself

Also, it comes with 16GB built-in storage as opposed to the core pack’s lack of any memory cards. So here’s what we got in comparison so far:

- Go has 16GB internal memory / No form of memory in the 3000 Core
- Go has a higher quality screen/more vibrant
- Go has bluetooth allowing for headsets and DS3 controllers
- Save state option on Go / 3000 usually saves the state of current game as long as you don’t leave the game and let the console sit for an extended period of time

So the Go is a better console, and looking at those upgraded features, the price is actually pretty realistic. Could Sony lower the price of the go to, say, $200? Sure, but that’d be a huge hit in profits (if they’re making anything off of it in the first place)! I most likely won’t get a Go since I rarely use my own PSP anyway (I would probably pick it up if I were a handheld kind of guy though).

If you have no such use for it, then don’t buy it, simple as that. It’s far from an “epic fail” though :P . We’ll just have to see what happens with sales over the next year or so before we can determine if it was a flop or not.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/#comment-236423 Eddie Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:37:05 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=13829#comment-236423 It wasn't a waste of money for me at all. People made the same arguments when upgrading from the PSP-1000 to the 2000. What is factual... -Better, brighter more colorful screen. -Internal storage with an upgrade slot for an m2 card (instead of pro duo!) -bluetooth for PS3 controller or a2dp wireless stereo headsets -save state option so you can save a game at any point of the game and return at any time. So I'll reiterate one more time...this PSP is better then all other models of PSP's out there in every single way with the exception of being able to rent games. That part does blow. It wasn’t a waste of money for me at all. People made the same arguments when upgrading from the PSP-1000 to the 2000.

What is factual…

-Better, brighter more colorful screen.
-Internal storage with an upgrade slot for an m2 card (instead of pro duo!)
-bluetooth for PS3 controller or a2dp wireless stereo headsets
-save state option so you can save a game at any point of the game and return at any time.

So I’ll reiterate one more time…this PSP is better then all other models of PSP’s out there in every single way with the exception of being able to rent games. That part does blow.

]]> By: King32 http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/#comment-236418 King32 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:05:53 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=13829#comment-236418 Yea i get what ur sayin bout ppl wanting to play games without using there tv. Look all im sayin is this if u wanna buy a psp i just think the smartest choice would b a psp 3000. I mean your savin alot more money than u would buyin a psp go. Yea i get what ur sayin bout ppl wanting to play games without using there tv. Look all im sayin is this if u wanna buy a psp i just think the smartest choice would b a psp 3000. I mean your savin alot more money than u would buyin a psp go.

]]> By: JimmyMagnum http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/#comment-236404 JimmyMagnum Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:53:13 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=13829#comment-236404 @Tayler: ah, OK, but I feel an internal option with at least 32GB would be better :P @King: probably because some people want a portable experience? You can't play the PS3 anywhere but on a TV (without any major modifications anyway. Anyone see that Ps3 laptop that one guy made?). Plus, the form factor is a lot more portable than the original design, and that seems to be a deciding factor as well. It doesn't make sense to buy another PSP if the older ones do the same thing, but that hasn't stopped Eddie or Tayler. They are enjoying theirs, so obviously it wasn't a waste of money to them. Plus, the PSP has more AAA titles than a $300 iPod Touch... @Tayler: ah, OK, but I feel an internal option with at least 32GB would be better :P

@King: probably because some people want a portable experience? You can’t play the PS3 anywhere but on a TV (without any major modifications anyway. Anyone see that Ps3 laptop that one guy made?). Plus, the form factor is a lot more portable than the original design, and that seems to be a deciding factor as well. It doesn’t make sense to buy another PSP if the older ones do the same thing, but that hasn’t stopped Eddie or Tayler. They are enjoying theirs, so obviously it wasn’t a waste of money to them. Plus, the PSP has more AAA titles than a $300 iPod Touch…

]]> By: No Kill Tayler http://www.ps3blog.net/2009/10/05/is-it-a-go-or-is-it-no/#comment-236402 No Kill Tayler Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:11:59 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=13829#comment-236402 Sigh* You can expand the memory with the M2 card. And, i have 362 songs and 400 pictures on my Go. Space is not a problem, i'm sorry if that was your gripe. I REALLY miss renting games. @King32, i'm sorry but, why are you dissuading people? And, before you base an opinion on facts, go out and try the PSPGo at sony styles. It really feels that much of difference. Sigh*
You can expand the memory with the M2 card.
And, i have 362 songs and 400 pictures on my Go. Space is not a problem, i’m sorry if that was your gripe.

I REALLY miss renting games.
@King32, i’m sorry but, why are you dissuading people? And, before you base an opinion on facts, go out and try the PSPGo at sony styles. It really feels that much of difference.

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