Thinking about buying a PSP Go

[Nando]

So this looks to be the "all in one" type machine that I've been looking for. My portable gaming needs "fulfilled," I wanted to ask the PCEFX brain what tips and info you all can give me on making the Go even better.

I've been looking at this for modding: http://www.pspmod.com/forums/psp-modification/73911-psp-go-hack.html

and some emulators, mainly retro stuff.

Anyway, tips, ideas, impressions are highly welcomed.

[chany60126]

PSP Gos are pretty nifty devices. You can use a PS3 controller via bluetooth connection to play games on your TV. The built in memory storage can hold quite a few games. Modding the system is as easy as can be. All you have to do is install the firmware and you are good to go. I'll admit, I use nothing but PSP ISOs that I download off of rom sites, and they work great. I haven't tried it with emulators, but I recommend the PSP Go. I got mine from Gamestop when they were liquidating their stock of systems.

[bob]

I was actually considering a vita recently.  but this thread has me thinking...
 

[Nando]

I was actually considering a vita recently.  but this thread has me thinking...
 

I gave up on tablet gaming, even with emulation and control pad support. With the Go, Mame and the entire 8 - 16 bit emulation roster can be had in a great form factor. There's also the ISO thing Chany mentioned.

I would imagine that the PSN store might be off limits with the system modded, but I haven't checked, and I maybe have a handful of reg psp games that I'd want to try out/own.

The price point on them is REALLY good, I found a CIB white one for $70ish.

The Vita looks awesome no doubt, just doesn't "solve" my gaming wants like the Go.

[bartre]

PSN off limits, yes.  worth it, yes.

as far as hacking, install the PRO firmware (i think it's pro C3 now?)
just be sure that you read the documents first, get the latest permanent version.

[xelement5x]

Actually, the best thing about the new PRO CFW is that you can reboot your PSP back into OEM mode (6.6 I think) and still access the store.  Then when you want to do hackin' and homebrewin' just soft reboot back into custom mode. 

I personally think there is a lot of great benefits to the Go compared to the regular PSP.  I own a lot of the games but almost never play the UMDs themselves since ISOs are so much faster.  And bluetooth is super duper nice for the dualshock pairing, plus component out from the device.  It seriously is an awesome way to play PSP games as a console.

[Necromancer]

The go is great for use like a console using video out and controller pairing, but its smaller screen and awkward control layout make it inferior to a normal PSP for handheld gaming.

[Nando]

The go is great for use like a console using video out and controller pairing, but its smaller screen and awkward control layout make it inferior to a normal PSP for handheld gaming.

I can see that, but then again I am used to playing on a GBA and a G1 Android phone, so it's actually a step up from my current situation. lol 

What are some good emulators for the system?

I have found the following so far

psphugo (PC engine) hope that it is at least as good as PCE emu on android
Cps2psp (Capcom)
DGen  (Genesis)
mvspsp (Neo)
Snes9X (...do I have to write it?)
and a GBA emu

[WingZeroKai]

The go is great for use like a console using video out and controller pairing, but its smaller screen and awkward control layout make it inferior to a normal PSP for handheld gaming.

This sums it up. I have my Go on 6.6 PRO docked on the official Sony charging dock. I have component cables for video out and a PS3 controller specifically for it. I have a 16gb M2 in it, for 32gb of total space.

I use my PSP 2000 for ripping my UMDs and playing them on my Go. Its a great setup, but playing the Go itself cramps my hands, and I'm a smaller guy, only 5'4 or so.

[DragonmasterDan]

A few months ago when GameStop started clearing them out for 49.99-59.99 each quite a few of us on here got one. Myself, Chop5, Necromancer, Chany60126 among others. They're quite useful.

[Tatsujin]

get a 3DS

[bartre]

get a 3DS

or don't

[Nando]

I quite dig the 3DS and have had a chance to play quite a few of the games on it. The PSPGo just does it for me right now. I'm hoping the Vita price drop plummets the value on the Go.

[Tatsujin]

get a 3DS

or don't

why? how can one refuse to play these awesomes games in real 3D?



& Spacer Harrier 3D
& Super Hangon 3D

[geise]

Nando, PSPHugo isn't very good.  Also, don't expect any MAME port on the PSP to run well.  I find SNES9X_TYL and the ME ports to be decent, but still a lot of frameskip is needed for a good chunk of the game library.  There are some "OK" ports of Final Burn Alpha that will play some CAVE and other shooters.  [e]mulator is what I used to use for PC-Engine.  It also does Super Grafx.