PlayStation Portable Core (PSP 1000)
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Product Summary
Brand: SonyRelease Date: 2006-06-15
Platform: Sony PSP
Model: 711719850700
Color: PSP Core
Publisher: Sony
Product features:
- You can play your PSP games,
- watch movies in very good quality, listen to music,
- take pictures (via additional camera),
- Do anything and everything! It has the best of all worlds.
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Video Game Reviews of PlayStation Portable Core (PSP 1000)
Customer Review: PSP : Why this product more than competes with the DS
Summary: 5 Stars
The PSP has long suffered from similar criticisms along the same lines as those of the PS3. Much of this bashing is groundless. People need to pay closer attention to the horizons of the system. Lets start with the best parts of the system
Adaptability: The PSP handles multiple formats of multimedia, including movies, pictures, music, and games, as well as the capacity to access the internet through wifi connection. Using memory sticks, the PSP's access to volume of different files and etc. you can bring with you is only limited by how much you want to carry, and spend on said memory. A 1 gig memory stick is now an average of 30 dollars, which, for me, means I have over 130 songs on my 1g along with the save files for all of my games (over 12 games, with multiple files each) and still have room to put more songs or pictures. Being able to surf the net is somewhat limited, as is a given by a reduced platform to try and process internet content, but it is still nice being able to check my email on the go, or even check on various websites. Also, with the continued upgrades to the PSP's software, you can now access PS3 content through wireless connections. That means that if you have a PS3, you can connect with it almost anywhere in the world, provided you have wireless internet around. Also, with the playstation store on the PS3, you will be able to download old playstation one games, and actually put them on your memory sticks and carry them around. The classics are being made portable and newly accessible, solving one of the problems of those amazing games, their need to be in one place.
Hardware and Graphics: The capacity of the PSP to handle games, movies and music is excellent. The sound quality does not suffer despite being a small system, and even then, the support for handling higher quality sound such as Dolby if provided with a good set of headphones or accessories available to enhance sound make it solid. The graphics are superb, displaying movies and images flawlessly, with both widescreen and full screen formatting supported, depending on which version you have in the system at the time. The graphics capacity for games is equal to that of a PS2, with many games a direct port of their console brothers, without losing anything except perhaps the faster loads, and TV connection. There are rarely any hang ups in the images or rendering, and it just looks damn pretty.
Games: Here is where the PSP comes into its own. The DS has Nintendo's legendary repertoire, and the PSP has Sony's. Square, Atlus, NIA, and many many other famous companies have shifted gears to approach the PSP with solid titles, adding much more diverse options than what were initially available. The library of the system is solid and packed with good stuff, just look it over and you can find almost any genre represented, from racing, sports, mecha, RPGs, puzzles, etc. When looking over the average rankings of PSP games vs. DS games, the PSP games have far more solid, higher ranking titles, but due to the popularity of the DS, it sells more. The system is still gaining speed. Now, the PSP does not have the stylus or touch screen capacity of the DS, but the wireless/ad hoc play connection is smooth and fully integrated with most new games, making it a breeze to get as many as 20-30 people in some games involved in a single session.
Overall System Design : The PSP is a compact, light device, with a large screen and easy to reach buttons. There are a lot of dislike as to the single analog stick and the removal of the second one. At the same time the single analog stick is easy to use in conjunction with the shifting controls of many PSP games, using both the analog stick and directional buttons, without much hassle or stress on the hands. The system fits easily in the hands and doesn't stretch or compress them too much, making it easy for relatively long gaming sessions. The battery is decent, lasting several hours at a time, I've only ever had mine die on me once, and that was after a solid 4 hour run straight. There are also many accessories including double length batteries or extra battery connector/chargers to keep you going even longer without much expense. The system is durable, I've had my fall a few times, and have never seen any issues with the hardware or software. However, I don't suggest actively dropping it, the system is not made of steel, its still a bundle of circuitry and plastics.
And now, having covered the pros, the cons.
The PSP is still somewhat expensive, and the games, and necessary accessories such as a memory stick, etc. add to the price, but in the end, it should cost very little more than a PS2. By comparison, that is decent, and to be expected with gaming products of late. They are ALL expensive.
Games can be plagued with load times, depending on how compressed the data was on the UMD. Older games are notorious for this, as well as those that are almost direct ports of PS2 titles, such as Spectral Souls. However, newer titles are handling this problem easily, with some titles like Brave Story having virtually none at all, and flowing smoothly between all actions. It simply takes time to handle technology. Also, if you are busy, you can hit the power button and the system will shut off, enabling you to simply hit the power again later and return to the exact spot you were at when you turned it off. Stasis mode.
UMD technology does not seem to have the potential to grow into the massive venture Sony had hoped, and most stores don't carry the UMD movies anymore. You are better off downloading/ripping the DVDs you have and transferring them to memory sticks. A 4 gig memory stick can hold up to 4-5 movies on its own, and you can delete and replace the movies at any time. Prepare to shell out around 80 dollars for a 4 gig though.
The black skin of the PSP is high gloss, and you WILL see finger oil trails on the buttons and areas around them. This isn't a real con, but it detracts from the aesthetics of the system. Also, the screen, like all handhelds, is prone to scratches, so finding a way to protect it, such as screen shells or flip over covers are important. Unless you like having a scratched screen that is.
So, overall, the PSP is a great system. It supports all kinds of media, so you can bring your favorite music, games, and even movies with you for a flight, drive, or for between breaks like I use mine. The fact that you can turn it off at any time and leave the game in stasis until the next time you're ready means that you can easily play a game with lots of action and involvement and simply touch and go whenever you have time. No pressure, no "I can't pause!". The system also continues to evolve through Sony's free updates through the wireless connection, enabling everyone to keep bugs fixed and new features just another download away. This means the system isn't just released and left to the wayside, it is always being given new stuff to work with. The game library is always growing, always improving, with new developers throwing in their ideas to give gamers a solid portable experience.
In the end, it really comes down to the target audience. Nintendo has largely shifted its attention to the very young, and the hardcore nintendo fans. Sony has addressed the serious gamers of all ages, providing titles and systems that people of any background can appreciate. The PSP offers a diverse system that can handle vast areas of information and technology, while still remaining a gaming system at the heart and giving just that, a great gaming experience. The DS is oriented towards a few interesting concepts, geared towards the younger group, falling back on titles like Pok e mon and etc, with childish graphics and images, and being very hesitant to have more mature titles. Do you want gimmicks that offer no real future, or a system that will continue to grow with time? The choice is yours.
I'm sticking with my PSP. Thanks for reading.
Description of PlayStation Portable Core (PSP 1000)
We will provide great sturdy shipping in addition to insurance on the shipping to make sure that you get the highest quality product.The Sony (PSP) Playstation Portable) packs a powerful multimedia punch within its slim build frame. With wireless internet, video and digital music playback, and incredible data storage and connectivity options, the Sony PSP is a complete solution for the mobile digital lifestyle. Imagine having all of your favorite movies, music and photos accessible in an instant; anywhere, anytime. Not to mention the numerous games available. Sony has combined both horsepower and groundbreaking features into a package that weighs just a little more than half a pound.
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