Sony PSP: PlayStation Pocket [Launch Mar 31st]

[NinjaBoy]

Ebgames is taking preorders for the new PSP that they supposedly will launch on March 31st. Here's a few things to know:

The price as of today is $250.99. This inculdes: An ac adaptor and battery.

To show the system's size here's a side by side comparison to the DS:



The Nintendo DS retails for 199.99. And has a game library so far of 9 games.

Specs:

Dimensions (WxDxH) 6.7 in x 2.91 in x 0.91 in

Display 4.3" 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD
Resolution 480x272
Colors 16.77 million colors
Brightness 200 cd/m2

Game Media Format 1.8GB UMC disc
I/O Connectors 1 x audio out, 1 x microphone, 1 x control connector, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Memory Stick Pro Duo, IrDA, IR remote
Integrated Communications 802.11b Wi-Fi

Battery Life: 4 and 6 hours for games, with 4-5 hours for video viewing.

I didn't put prossesor power and such because that wouldn't really mean much to most people. The key thing is that it's a tiny bit more powerfull then the PS2. But not in every way. Because of it's small size and display certian graphical features are going to be not as powerful.

Launch Titles:
In my opinion Sony is doing an excellent job with the launch. At least compared to Nintendo.

Mercury


Mercury is a throwback to the old game marble madness. Kinda. Your goal is to lead the blob of mercury to the end of the maze. You use the analog stick to move the maze around and roll your mercury.

Coded Arms:



Coded Arms is a FPS shooter for the PSP. The game takes place in a giant Virtual Reality, and you pick up weapons after you Decode them. The game also features 4 player wireless multiplayer. However the game is going to be realesed in the summer.

Death Jr.



A platformer from Kanomi. Looks pretty solid and was one of the first games announced for the PSP.

Dynasty Warriors



The Dynasty Warrior's series is nothing new. They are always very solid beat up games where you fight waves after waves of enemy opponents. However graphically this game looks excellent. But sadly has not multiplayer mode.

Grand Theft Auto

No details yet, but I thought some people would like to know that this is coming out. Not for a while though.

Metal Gear Acid



Metal Gear Acid is a game you'll either love or hate. It dosen't matter if you were a fan of the series because this is much diffrent. Instead of using stealth and puzzle solving skills you use cards. Each card in you deck represents items, characters and actions. You can use a limited number each turn, then your opponent gets their actions. A nice feature for the North American release is the addition of Muliplayer.

I for one love card games.

Trailer: http://www.gamespot.com/psp/strategy...flashtop_story

[NinjaBoy]

Need For Speed Underground:



If you've played any games from the series you know the deal. This has head to head multiplayer capability.

NFL Street 2


Already avaliable on consoles. If you like sports games, uh this is one.

NBA Street:



Same as above.

Ridge Racer



It's a racing game. I'm getting tired of typing. YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS.

Spiderman 2



Spiderman 2, like the console games is more of a free roaming afair, rather then the poorly done DS version.

Untold Legends


It's an action rpg/hack and slash. Apparently it's supposed to be pretty good.

Wipeout Pure



Wipeout pure motherfuckers. The racing game that always delievers a good time. Featuring head to head multiplayer, 3d graphics, yadda yadda yadda. If you haven't played this series before you should try it out.

Tony Hawk Underground


I'm not going to bother explaining this one. You should know it by now.


Features for the PSP
Some interesting features which will be ready on launch:
Image Viewer
Mp3 Player
Movie Player

These three require a piece of sony software to convert them to the proper formats and sizes.

Wi fi multiplayer

Rumored future features:
Wi fi "hot spots" (http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-11721-1448-4-6-x)
Cell Phone capability
Streaming TV
Voice text reading
Voice chat
PSP Web browser
e-mail
word processing
spreadsheet software.
http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-11721-1447-4-6-x
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/01...s_6116462.html

[NinjaBoy]

Memory Cards:

Saved games, movies, pictures and MP3's are done by using a type of comapct media. You can actually pick up the cards if you want right now, they range from 128 mb-1gb and retail from $55-$230 depending on brand and size.


blah, that's it for me, I'm bored.

[e_BoY]

Friend tried the psp out in HK and he said it was dope. if winning eleven comes out for it i think me and my friends will all get 1 and we can play against each other via the wireless connection. dope

the ds is so weak. look at the weak ass games and releases. there are barley any. graphics wise the psp blows the ds away. price isnt that far off. sorry nintendo i still love u though casue u offer soemthing xbox and ps dont

[ppcock]

PIECE OF SHIT

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by e_BoY

Friend tried the psp out in HK and he said it was dope. if winning eleven comes out for it i think me and my friends will all get 1 and we can play against each other via the wireless connection. dope

the ds is so weak. look at the weak ass games and releases. there are barley any. graphics wise the psp blows the ds away. price isnt that far off. sorry nintendo i still love u though casue u offer soemthing xbox and ps dont

I still like my DS, but I'm angry with the utter lack of support for it. One game was released in january.... and only one game in febuary too!

The DS will be a great system with some inovative and fun games.... in about a year.

Hey marty your going to the lotus tonight, I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say about the PSP.

[ppcock]

first thing (among a lot of things that I'll tell you about)

Dear Battery pack,

Please last more than 20 minutes.

your pal,

ppcock.

[ppcock]

ps: chris... it's you're :)

[acidic_liquid]

PSP graphics look better then the PSX.

Hmm PSP or iPod.

ARGH decisions.

[DefJef]

looks pretty cool..

remember virtual boy? heh

[ppcock]

the psp is a direct port of a ps2

that would've been funny if it had psx graphics.

[thorn]

Well I'm certainly going to get one when they come out. Looks way too shiney not to. . .

[Sniper]

Man the PSP looks pimp........I'm definately gonna have to pick one of those up when they come out

[ppcock]

square button will malfunction due to it being so close to the screen.

dont you people read gamespot?

[e_BoY]

^^
come on people listen to ppcock!

[acidic_liquid]

Gamespot said not all of them had problems with the square button. I don't know if that'll change over time though.

I won't be one of the first to buy it if I do decide to get one anyway. So I'll hear from others if it's good or not. So far, I think it's good :D

[Kraig]

Holy fuck are these things kewl. I was playing with one today at lunch that a buddy of mine brought back from Japan.

WICKED graphics quality especially for the size of this thing. Hell, it even plays mini-DVD's!

I think they are due out by the end of March or somethin. Kewl sheat!

[miss.myra]

I got the chance to see it (probably from the same buddy, Kraig :p)

The NFS is cool as shit. Never seen such good quality from a thing of its size, and my gba was my best friend for a long long time.

Definititely excited to get myself one, eventually.

[Filo]

i've heard that it's got some design deffect that one button gets fucked up cuz t's too close to the screen... or maybe it's the other way around.. Either way, super big recall on em. I wonder if that has been fixed for the release date in NA

[acidic_liquid]

Let's start an Erwin PSP Fund :)

Donations accepted :)

[Kraig]

Originally Posted by miss.myra

I got the chance to see it (probably from the same buddy, Kraig :p)

The NFS is cool as shit. Never seen such good quality from a thing of its size, and my gba was my best friend for a long long time.

Definititely excited to get myself one, eventually.

Hahahahahaha... yep... Jesse. ;)

[Kraig]

Originally Posted by Filo

i've heard that it's got some design deffect that one button gets fucked up cuz t's too close to the screen... or maybe it's the other way around.. Either way, super big recall on em. I wonder if that has been fixed for the release date in NA

I'm sure it's been fixed and that defect was perhaps on the initial units released earlier in Japan. The unit he showed me had absolutely no problems at all.

[miss.myra]

haha...yep!

[Kraig]

Originally Posted by miss.myra

haha...yep!

Had lunch with him today in the EA caff.

[miss.myra]

^ I heard you got a job there! Congrats on that! :)