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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
   
The alMIGHTY N wrote:
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Okay... so according to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
PSP_Go), the PSP Mini games are accessible by both the PSP Go and all
existing models of PSP.

So now I have to ask the same question you did - what the hell is the
point of the PSP Go? There is no compelling advantage that overrides
all the compelling disadvantages.

Sweet. I'll have to finally take my PSP online and check it out.

But yes, now I'm really curious...what's the point of the Go? It seems
like a step backwards in almost every aspect.

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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
The alMIGHTY N wrote:
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From a gaming perspective, there is no advantage to owning a PSP-Go
and in fact there is a distinct disadvantage - loss of the triggers
(gaming control standards in today's industry) or at the very least
loss of easy-to-use triggers. This means that even though you could
conceivably download the digital version of all existing PSP games, if
they use the triggers, you're SOL.

I thought the Go had triggers? Just that they're in an awkward place?

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This also means that any new games designed specifically for the PSP-
Go (or for compatibility between the two models) will *not* have
trigger controls, which means developers will be limited as far as
complex control systems (and the PSP is already limited by the loss of
the second analog control stick).

Ooh, would that mean that normal PSP games will suffer in order to make
them more friendly for the Go?

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So is there really a reason why a person, when presented with the two
models, would choose the one that has more limited controls, more
limited gameplay, and more restrictive software purchasing options?

Well, so far it seems retailers have been quite happy with the PSP-Go as
it helps them sell more PSP-Slims, which in turn means sales of games on
UMD.


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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
Brenden D. Chase wrote:
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I just learned today that the PSPgo will allow tethering. I dont know why
Sony doesnt play up that feature more.

Tethering?

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There are also games labeled under the PSPmini brand. Smaller games, lower
prices. Dont know if these are exclusive to the PSPgo.. However i did note
in one place it specifically mentioned PSP-3000 and PSPgo. Older PSP owners
such as myself may be SOL on some things.

I guess we'll see.

If these PSP-Mini games are available to regular PSP owners, then what's
the point of buying a Go at all? The regular PSP can do more, and it's
cheaper. Ok, so it's not as "sexy chic" as the PSP-Go (I guess) but who
cares?

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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
Paul C. wrote:
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That's a very good point. It works well for Apple so Sony figures it can do
the same thing. It makes sense from that point of view ONLY in isolation
from the original PSP's existance. Take what works from the iphone/touch
and add better controls (debateable but I'm not a huge fan of touch control
for some games) and a bigger screen & you should have a viable platform.

Maybe the PSP-GO can suceed not as a device for upgraders(who will be
somewhat bitter over what they've lost) but for people new to the device.
Time will tell I guess.

I thought about this as well. However using the PSP-Go just as an iTouch
- downloading these "consumable games" and using it as your media player -
is sort of silly since the PSP-Go costs more than the iTouch. Granted,
you're getting a bigger library of games...but the full games cost more
than the UMD ones in stores.

So, the PSP-Slim can't access the same store as the PSP-Go? I guess that
makes sense, otherwise, the PSP-Go would be completely DOA.

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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
GMAN wrote:
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You just described Xbox live and what microsoft wants to do with future
systems.

We're still a ways away from a console going entirely digital.

As for existing digital systems - Live, PSN, Steam, Direct2Download, etc.
- it's all about the price. They all offer smaller games at small
prices. $10-15 for an arcade title isn't too bad, even if you aren't
getting a physical copy. Likewise for larger titles, you're still buying
them at a bargain. It's a tradeoff I'm willing to make, at least for some
titles.

But imagine if these systems offered games at the full MSRP for games on
that system. What Arcade title is worth $59.99? Or imagine Steam
charging you $50 for a 5 year old PC game? You wouldn't buy that, would
you? I know I wouldn't.

As for the xbox4 or whatever, being download-only, well, we'll deal with
that when the time comes. I can't see spending $60 for a console game
now, and I certainly can't see myself spending that much for a download.

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Doug Jacobs
 Post subject: Re: What is Sony thinking with regards to the PSP-Go?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:21 am 
The dog from that film you saw wrote:
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sony does - but the consumer doesn't.
you're buying a console where there's only one shop that sells the games -
at the price they choose.

This could be OK. I mean, look at the iTouch/iPhone, for instance. You
have to buy apps from the AppStore.

I'd even be OK with having to buy PSP games from PSN instead of from a
store, if they were priced better. But charging me $5 or more over what
the price of the UMD version costs? That makes no sense.

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no second hand titles, no local store having a special on that game you've
been waiting for - you pay THE price or you go without.
crazy.

Well, with the iPhone/iTouch there is no other source.

But for the regular PSP, being able to go to Gamestop and pick up an older
title for $15-20 isn't a convincing argument for the PSP-Go which will
charge you full price for the same game and not even give you a disc,
manual, and case.

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