Im quite tempted into getting the PSP, is it recommended by people? what are hte graphics like and is it easy to use? What games are available, how long does the battery last etc etc? I loved my game boy when i was younger, so will i like this too?

 

Also can it play Mp3s?

 

Thanks for any info!

Yes it can play MP3's with decent quality.

I don't know how long the battery lasts but it's easy to use and the graphics are quite decent also. If you have the money to spend, then you aren't wasting it if you buy a PSP....and one for me. :D

 

I know about it because i'ma lways watching my mate on his and having a go. Trust, they are good.

If you are a Game boy fan buy the nintendo DS instead one of my friends has one and its very good, it also plays GBA games as well as DS games.

The PSP is a nice bit of kit, I have an American one myself. There's no major difference between UK and American one's except that I can only buy UMD Movies from America for the system which I don't really mind as they're alot cheaper over there than the £17 plus we have to pay over in UK Land. Games are universal so you can buy games from UK, America, Japan etc. America seems to be the cheapest place as well, although you can pick up some bargins in the UK.

 

Battery life depends on what you're doing with the system. If you're constantly using it to play games or movies, it won't last as long. I think it lasts around 4 hours. If you're using it just to listen to MP3's, Look at Photo's or even surfing the net you'll get more juice from it.

 

Graphics are good enough, certainly on level with early PS2 games which is definately good for a handheld system and as I said plays Movies as well if you're on the go, certainly better than being bored on long journies

 

The DS is a great alternative as well, solid system but doesn't allow to listen to MP3's, Suft the net or watch movies. That said it does cost aroud £100 less than a PSP.

 

I don't think you can go wrong with the PSP, solid little machine that does anything you could probably want it to on the go.

So is the PSP good enough to use as a standalone MP3 player? only ive got a gift voucher for currys and if the PSP is good enough in that respect i may buy tbhat instead of an mp3 player

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If you get a good size memory stick, then it's good for an mp3 player. Before I got GTA and SmackDown, that's what I used it for 90% of the time.

So is the PSP good enough to use as a standalone MP3 player? only ive got a gift voucher for currys and if the PSP is good enough in that respect i may buy tbhat instead of an mp3 player

But it's HUGE in comparison to the MP3 players that can get now, and you're more likely to get it stolen from you than a little 512mb MP3 player. :P

Thats true, but is there any point in my buyinfg a seperate MP3 player if the PSP does it for me?

 

Also I have a Sony Digital Camera, can i use the memory stick from that or are the PSP ones a different type?

 

And finally, anyone got a list, or link to a list, of games available?

It uses the memory stick pro duo. If you get a gigabyte stick (or bigger - there is now a 4gb harddrive for it), then there is no need to buy a seperate mp3 player.

What do you mean a 4 gig hard drive? do you mean a seperate one that plugs in or a memory stick? is there anyinternal memory?

 

i am sorry for all the questions but the money im using is from my parents as my other christmas pressie broke! I dont wanna buy it if its pants. I think it also helps i dont have a ps2 so i wont have played many of these games before so itll all be new to me.

It goes in the battery hole, it also gives you something like twice the battery life.

If you wnat to save some money get a cheap mp3 player and a Nintendo DS. The games are great, Paula loves her DS and when I have played it the gameplay is amazing.

Cant beat the PSP :) Sorry but when you get a digital photo album, amazing games console, mp3 player and wireless broadband all handheld on a high definition screen for just 180 quid then it cant be beaten :D:D:D

 

Currently playing SDvsRAW 2006 on mine. :)

The PSP is the perfect hand held accompanyment. It plays games, which are by far the best around (for example GTA:Liberty City Stories, Pro Evo 5, Smackdown vs Raw 06, Burnout Legends and so many more), UMD movies (which are widely available), mp3s (and if you download the program you can use custom tracks on GTA), MP4 video files, and you can view photos. There is also the wireless multiplayer capabilities, and i havent tried it yet but the internet access to play other gamers at multiplayer worldwide.

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There, fixed that for you. :D

I got a PSP for Christmas, and it's fantastic except for the two dead pixels, because the wife bought it online I'm still waiting for it to be sorted although it is getting changed/refunded. Dead pixels are apparently pretty common in the PSP, if I were you i'd buy it from a shop and check the screen before you leave.

 

Other than that I haven't a bad word to say about it, in fact it's the bestest thing in the whole world ever, get one NOW!!!!

This sounds like a stupid question but will i need to turn it on to check the pixels? And will there acutally be battery power so i can do it in the shop?

You will need to turn it on, they should be visible on the first screen you see, they'll either show up green, red or just black apparently, mine are always green. If theres no power, ask nicely if they'll plug it in for you.

Ah ok thanks KJ ill definitely check that out before i leave! Ill be going tomorrow to get one i reckon.

 

Hopefully i can get the value pack and a couple of games for around 200-250, thats the sort of prices ive been seeing anyway.

If i was not so busy during January then i would almost certainly be purchasing a PSP, the whole prospect of just being able to whip out a little machine during my lunch break and play Pro Evo or watch Extras on UMD just excites me.

 

Come Febuary i'll definatly be getting one of these gizmos.

Quite a lot of PSPs have dead pixels - the reason is that they're trying to put a high quality (visually) screen into a cheap machine, so they have to REALLY cut down on the quality of the screen, this means that they go wrong a LOT.

 

Not only are there dead pixels, but there are reports of deal rows and columns, which sucks the big one if you have one of those. :P