Author Topic: Is the PSP dead? (Read 14818 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** March 05, 2008, 08:49:54 PM »

After Crisis Core, there is absolutely nothing on the reserve list for the system. I thought it was selling well - what gives?

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:54:15 PM »

05/06 R-Type Command

06/17 Secret Agent Clank

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:58:08 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 05, 2008, 08:54:15 PM

05/06 R-Type Command

06/17 Secret Agent Clank

You've posted, and I'm not kidding, like a good portion of the games coming out for it ALL YEAR. There isn't even anything on the list past October. It's friggin' nuts. I can't fathom a piece of hardware selling so well that gets absolutely no software support. Himuro killed PSP. $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:59:28 PM »

well dont blame me, i bought lumines and shaun of the dead!

bagofeyes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:59:33 PM »

There's skype for PSP

...

Rman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:59:50 PM »

Quote from: Willco on March 05, 2008, 08:49:54 PM

After Crisis Core, there is absolutely nothing on the reserve list for the system. I thought it was selling well - what gives?

I heard the Bionic Commando PSN/XBLA/PC game was originally developed for the PSP. Poor software sales drove the title to the downloadable services.

I was really looking forward to more capcom goodness when the mega man and ghouls and ghost games were announced three year ago. Unfortunately, they bombed big time $:-\$ . My head would explode if Mega Man Powered Up 2 were to be announced for anything.

tiesto · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:01:32 PM »

Star Ocean: First Departure and Second Evolution

Beezy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:03:15 PM »

Quote from: Rman on March 05, 2008, 08:59:50 PM

Quote from: Willco on March 05, 2008, 08:49:54 PM
After Crisis Core, there is absolutely nothing on the reserve list for the system. I thought it was selling well - what gives?

I heard the Bionic Commando PSN/XBLA/PC game was originally developed for the PSP. Poor software sales drove the title to the downloadable services.

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:03:23 PM »

I DON'T PIRATE GAMES

R-type Command
Wipeout Pulse
Wild Arms XF
Secret Agent Clank
Space Invaders Extreme
Hot Shots Golf: Portable 2
Star Ocean: First Departure
Yuusha no kuse ni Namaikida
Bumpy Trot psp
Umihara Kawase
Echochrome
Final Fantasy: Dissidia
KOF-Collections: The Orochi Saga
SNK Arcade Classics

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:07:00 PM »

Quote from: ParticleReality on March 05, 2008, 09:03:38 PM

Wilco, why do you guys(gamestop) tell people Wheelman is coming out early summer? Is there some secret Midway announcement coming?

No idea.

Himuro, Wipeout Pulse. And as I said to demi, almost all those games listed are within the next two months. The other half of your list hasn't even been announced for US release! R-Type, Wipeout, Wild Arms, Secret Agent Clank and Space Invaders are the only ones on your list you can even pre-order.

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:07:42 PM »

himuro likes to imagine he can understand wapanese, like he can understand THAC0

Rman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:08:52 PM »

Edit: Forget it.

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:08:59 PM »

I thought Hot Shots Golf: Portable 2, Star Ocean: First Departure, Echochrome, Final Fantasy: Dissidia, KOF-Collections: The Orochi Saga, SNK Arcade Classics were all announced for US release for this year? I mean, FF:D and Hot Shots Golf P2 haven't been announced but they're from popular series so they don't really need announcements for a confirmation.

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:09:52 PM »

Quote from: Rman on March 05, 2008, 09:08:52 PM

Quote from: Himuro on March 05, 2008, 09:03:23 PM
I DON'T PIRATE GAMES

R-type Command
Wipeout Pulse
Wild Arms XF
Secret Agent Clank
Space Invaders Extreme
Hot Shots Golf: Portable 2
Star Ocean: First Departure
Yuusha no kuse ni Namaikida
Bumpy Trot psp
Umihara Kawase
Echochrome
Final Fantasy: Dissidia
KOF-Collections: The Orochi Saga
SNK Arcade Classics

Himuro, did you import Hot Shots 2? Or has it been released in the states already?

No, but I know it's totally coming. I'm importing Umihara Kawase though. Along with some other import psp games.

bud · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:12:17 PM »

echochrome looks pretty neat

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:15:13 PM »

I mean why should it take them a year to release Echochrome? That makes no sense

bud · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:16:31 PM »

it's spring in n.a. and a bit earlier in japan iirc

pilonv1 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:16:46 PM »

After Patapon there's nothing I wanted.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:17:07 PM »

Spring NA? Why is the demo this week Japan only then?

bud · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:18:52 PM »

i meant summer

my bad

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:56:12 PM »

:'(

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:10:12 PM »

Yes. I've already been saying for a few weeks that the PSP will be dead soon. Who's going to keep releasing PSP games when so few people buy them? Unless God of War shows some significant improvements, everyone including Sony is just going to give up. Still, it's been a fun ride. Enjoy your free games while they last.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:47:09 PM »

hey, i bought 12 psp games way back when, i did my part

psp2, download only, drm up your ass so far you can smell it

MoxManiac · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:56:22 PM »

Because too many fuckers are pirating the games contributing to already shitty software sales.

Mupepe · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:56:31 PM »

i bought a psp game today

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #25 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:57:55 PM »

I was vehemently against downloading PSP games before but now I don't care anymore. PSP's going to die regardless of what a few of us do. No point in buying games for a dead system. I'm going to get my fattie hacked once I'm done taking the board exams.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #26 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:00:44 PM »

i was going to sell my psp before it was miraculously enhanced

the way i figure it, i was never going to buy a psp game again anyway, so what the hell

Mupepe · « **Reply #27 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:01:52 PM »

I really hope software doesn't completely dry up

Ichirou · « **Reply #28 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:02:31 PM »

I own like fifteen PSP games. I'm doing my part, not my fault Himuro kills everything he touches.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #29 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:04:03 PM »

the PSP will be the first system killed by piracy.

The Dreamcast had many other contributing factors, but the only dang reason the PSP hasn't taken off like a rocket is because !EeT Ha><orS.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:04:23 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 05, 2008, 11:01:52 PM

I really hope software doesn't completely dry up

GOW and Crisis Core are probably the last major attempts at selling PSP games. If these two don't sell well, I don't think we'll be seeing any more new projects for the PSP.

Ichirou · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:06:56 PM »

I hope we get the Star Ocean remakes translated, at least.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #32 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:14:17 PM »

The PSP's inherently flawed design is a major reason why piracy is so commonplace. Gamers are actually better off with pirated copies because they get better battery life and loading times by playing games off a memory stick.

At least on the PC, there are some advantages to owning legitimate copies, such as online play, not having to hassle with cracks, or being able to apply new patches . PSPs are very easy to hack and their games are so quick and easy to download, that it really shouldn't be surprising that the majority of PSP owners choose to pirate.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:44:41 PM »

Quote from: HyperZoneWasAwesome on March 05, 2008, 11:04:03 PM

the PSP will be the first system killed by piracy.

The Dreamcast had many other contributing factors, but the only dang reason the PSP hasn't taken off like a rocket is because !EeT Ha><orS.

PSP wouldn't have sold as well as it has if it wasn't for hax0rz

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:52:46 PM »

Dude keep me out of this I love my psp!!!

MoxManiac · « **Reply #35 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:11:49 AM »

Himuro pirated the entire PSP library and single-handedly killed the PSP.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:13:19 AM »

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I HAVE CRISIS CORE PRE ORDERED

drohne · « **Reply #37 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:25:43 AM »

egm's latest rumor section claims that major japanese publishers are working on lots of original psp games for this year

either they know something or shane has struck again

YOU DECIDE

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #38 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:44:39 AM »

Quote

egm's latest rumor section claims that major japanese publishers are working on lots of original psp games for this year

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #39 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:50:31 AM »

http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=god+of+war+psp

wow

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:00:56 AM »

Jesus fucking Christ. =/

BUY YOUR GAMES PEOPLE

MCD · « **Reply #41 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:02:55 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 06, 2008, 01:00:56 AM

Jesus fucking Christ. =/

BUY YOUR GAMES PEOPLE

http://www.gamestorrents.com/

pilonv1 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:04:16 AM »

Quote from: drohne on March 06, 2008, 12:25:43 AM

egm's latest rumor section claims that major japanese publishers are working on lots of original psp games for this year

They need a testing ground before they port them to Wii

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:07:33 AM »

Jesus. One of the torrents has over 10,000 leachers.

y2kev · « **Reply #44 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:09:10 AM »

Holy shit

Still, even if you add them all up, you're seeing less than 50k sales go to piracy. I think people just don't want to buy PSP games.

And 40 is WAYYYYYY too expensive for handheld stuff. Even DS stuff isn't selling gangbusters at 35. FF12RW kinda bomba'd, as will Crystal Chronicles.

MCD · « **Reply #45 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:10:33 AM »

handhelds need to go online or use SUPER ENCRYPTED MEDIA to end piracy once and for all.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #46 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:14:18 AM »

I would be all over a Steam-like service for the next PSP.

Himu · « **Reply #47 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:15:39 AM »

Dude, 40 is pushing it but still. I personally think that 20-30 is the ideal price for a handheld game and they should rise it above that.

MCD · « **Reply #48 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:16:45 AM »

30 is the right price, 35 max.

Himu · « **Reply #49 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:16:54 AM »

Quote from: Groo on March 06, 2008, 01:14:01 AM

Quote from: drohne on March 06, 2008, 12:25:43 AM
egm's latest rumor section claims that major japanese publishers are working on lots of original psp games for this year

Dissidia
Monster Hunter 2Gp
Star Ocean 2

That would probably amount to "lots" for a person who is working at EGM right now, considering they might be jobless soon.

OUCH

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #50 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:21:21 AM »

$30 is definitely the sweet spot.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #51 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:23:34 AM »

We had a ton of reserves for God of War, but very small pick up percentage.

Ichirou · « **Reply #52 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:28:52 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 05, 2008, 11:52:46 PM

Dude keep me out of this I love my psp!!!

You're famous for killing that which you profess to love (See: anime).

Ichirou · « **Reply #53 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:33:11 AM »

Himuro is like the O.J. Simpson of the entertainment industry.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:34:48 AM »

There were so many pre-order promotions for God of War and a ton of folks pre-ordered it ages when they thought it was coming out LAST year (placeholder dates lolz), that it's likely a good portion of folks simply forgot. I really think I'm going to be stuck with a ridiculous amount of backstock. Unlike Patapon, where we got like 10 reserves, but everyone picked up their copies.

I think God of War will do a decent amount of business, but the well looks extremely dry after Crisis Core. There is literally nothing for us to recommend to customers to reserve afterwards in terms of a big, mainstream game.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #55 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:36:28 AM »

Personally, I was just wondering, because someone traded in one of those white PSP Slims in mint condition and was tempted to buy it used (with discount!) and pick up a copy of God of War since I have a long plane trip ahead of me. But, I don't want to buy a PSP and not have anything to play for it in the near future.

Ichirou · « **Reply #56 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:36:38 AM »

Can't you call the people that pre-ordered? I thought you usually took down people's number when they ordered something.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #57 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:38:18 AM »

The ARN calls all people who pre-ordered the game a day before its release. It's that dumb "Hi, I'm Aeris from GameStop, calling to remind you that your copy of [enter game here] will be available for pick up at [enter time/date here]!" message that you get.

Ichirou · « **Reply #58 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:42:12 AM »

I've never gotten that message, but that's because I haven't pre-ordered a game since the PS1 days.

At any rate, even if the PSP were to die tomorrow, you'd have a shitton of games to play. I've put buckets of time into that little gadget - over 100 hours on Tales of the World alone. I don't pirate shit either,
(

Himuro

)

and I already have 15 games plus like ten more I'll eventually buy.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #59 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:43:02 AM »

I don't want to spend $100 on a dying platform.

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Author Topic: Is the PSP dead? (Read 14818 times)