new model psp - psp go!

[Necromancer]

Download only is lame.  I'd rather see 'em sell games on a more secure version of their MemoryStick, as download only makes it essentially worthless a few years down the road when their servers are put to use supporting the next best thing.

What happens when the internal space for games is used up? I doubt sony will allow copying to memory sticks and backups, and even if they do it's the same problem as the wii with it's initial policy of internal memory only for download games. Will developers cut content to keep the size of their games down in an attempt to not hog internal storage? Is this a replacement for the older psps or something that will coincide with them.

Good questions.  What's the average size of current PSP games?  UMDs can hold up to 1.8GB, so if they're anywhere near that size, then you'll only be able to fit a dozen or so games on this PSPhail.

If you read the article they're claiming "coexistence" with the regular psp.

Perhaps it'll be like the GBA Micro - a good way to rake in a bit more cash from the niche market looking for something different and more stylish.  I'm all right with that, I suppose.

[CosMind]

What happens when the internal space for games is used up? I doubt sony will allow copying to memory sticks and backups, and even if they do it's the same problem as the wii with it's initial policy of internal memory only for download games. Will developers cut content to keep the size of their games down in an attempt to not hog internal storage? Is this a replacement for the older psps or something that will coincide with them.

the guy answers all of those questions in the video.

[jperryss]

If you read the article they're claiming "coexistence" with the regular psp.

Perhaps it'll be like the GBA Micro - a good way to rake in a bit more cash from the niche market looking for something different and more stylish.  I'm all right with that, I suppose.

Saying that the two versions will co-exist leaves them the option to bail out on it completely when it inevitably fails.

Nintendo said the DS would co-exist with the GBA line. The current DSi can't even play GBA carts and you'd be hard-pressed to find a new GBA/SP/Micro on the shelves ANYWHERE. 

[BlackandBlue]

I understand where they are coming from with DLC, but I when I buy a game, I want the hardcopy.  I like the assurance that It wont disappear overnight if something were to happen with the unit.  And if they deal with the downloaded games like they do their downloadable movies, then you're screwed.  They let you download it to your machine, and if you were to replace it, you have to purchase it again.  If you delete it to make room, I think you are allowed 1 more download. 

[Arkhan]

Sony is starting to remind me of Atari when they started floundering around releasing all kinds of weird shit right before their fall. Come on, the PSP is DEAD already. Releasing a fugly one with a smaller scren and ... umm ... seriously, downloadable content only?

I'm guessing that the only way to download games for it, you'll need to use the PS3 store. Which means you'll need a PS3. Which just happens to be the worst selling console out now.

Way to bat 1000 Sony 

You can totally access the PSN from your PSP and download stuff.  There is PSP only content on there. 

Do you even own either a PS3 or PSP?  >_<



Download only is pretty gay either way though.  Im happy with my clunker model! 

My PS3 gets more playtime than the 360 that hasnt been fired up in a few months....and my wii that hasnt been turned on in over a year

[Necromancer]

the guy answers all of those questions in the video.

I'm without sound here at work, so would you please fill me in?

[CosMind]

the guy answers all of those questions in the video.

I'm without sound here at work, so would you please fill me in?

haha, sorry about that, buddy.  here you go:

What happens when the internal space for games is used up?

the system takes a memory stick micro and treats it just like an add on to the internal storage.  so, technically, storage space is near infinite.

Is this a replacement for the older psps or something that will coincide with them.

not a replacement.  they will still produce and sell the 3000 model.

[Necromancer]

What happens when the internal space for games is used up?

the system takes a memory stick micro and treats it just like an add on to the internal storage.  so, technically, storage space is near infinite.

Thanks for that.  Sounds interesting, though Sony will have their work cut out for them in keeping it somewhat secure.

[Pcenginefx]

Being a big PSP supporter (own the launch model+30 UMDs) the PSPGo makes more sense to me than other people.  I'd love to bring my PSP around with me on a daily basis but it is too large to fit in my pocket.  I'll be buying the PSPGo on form factor alone.

[Turbo D]

I'm with Aaron; the idea of a smaller psp is kewel. If only it was a cell phone as well. Now, if I could only bone that Veronica whore from the video!

[Pcenginefx]

On the flip side, I know that I'll have to shell out some kind of $ to "convert" (or whatever program Sony offers for UMD->Digital Copy trade-up) but I'll probably only do that for the most played games in my collection. 

[CosMind]

On the flip side, I know that I'll have to shell out some kind of $ to "convert" (or whatever program Sony offers for UMD->Digital Copy trade-up) but I'll probably only do that for the most played games in my collection. 

not sure.  it's possible that sony might include a feature for this in a future firmware update.  sony hasn't been one to needlessly milk cash from consumers, for the most part.  they're the only hardware manufacturer who isn't region locking games.  they started an initiative to ensure that all blue ray movies have a digital copy included for free (buy a movie and it works for your ps3 and psp).  they allow developers to include "remote play" in ps3 games so that they also double as psp games.  and i'm sure there're more examples.  i wouldn't put it past them to provide a disc-to-digital conversion application for free.  we can only keep a positive outlook for now

the thing is, sony wants (and needs) to make money.  by giving away a conversion application for free, they're encouraging and justifying many more people to upgrade from their current psp to a new go! model.  the amount of revenue they'll make by selling more $200+ go!'s is significantly greater than the money they'd make selling a conversion application.