Author Topic: Thinking about getting a PSP, but I've got a question or two... (Read 8844 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **on:** March 14, 2008, 05:29:00 PM »

I was over at Fred Meyer earlier today, and I almost picked up a PSP with God of War and MGS Portable Ops (original version, not he add-on), but I didn't do it... yet.

There are cables that let you play the PSP on a TV, right? How does it look? Does it work properly on a widescreen setup?

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:31:57 PM »

It's not widescreen, it's letterboxed

[youtube=425,350]N37RcQMFO14[/youtube]

(has lame music... turn volume down)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:33:10 PM »

I was wondering if that would be the case. Oh well, I really want Crisis Core, so I'll probably pick one up.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:33:49 PM »

you better pick it up. best handheld ever.

demi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:34:33 PM »

[youtube=425,350]oNlgtkdtIt0[/youtube]

a nother quieter example

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:35:28 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 14, 2008, 05:33:49 PM

you better pick it up. best handheld ever.

Yeah, maybe I should just go back over and get it now. I'm really bored at work today!

MCD · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:36:13 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 14, 2008, 05:33:49 PM

you better pick it up. best handheld ever.

there is another handheld?

Mupepe · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:37:14 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 05:35:28 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on March 14, 2008, 05:33:49 PM
you better pick it up. best handheld ever.

Yeah, maybe I should just go back over and get it now. I'm really bored at work today!

dooooooooo it! you won't regret it

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:38:34 PM »

Oh God, SD Gundam G Generation Portable and SEED Fed vs. ZAFT Portlable....

Must. Buy. Now.

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:38:57 PM »

You must do your part to beef up PSP software sales

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:41:28 PM »

I'll probably get a bunch of used stuff to start with (stuff you can't get new anymore), but yeah, I'll buy some games!

demi · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:42:28 PM »

Good, now I wont feel bad when I download the ones you buy

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:42:58 PM »

Just buy the PSP used too - and modded.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:43:08 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 14, 2008, 05:42:28 PM

Good, now I wont feel bad when I download the ones you buy

Get ready to start downloading shitty Gundam games from Japan, then.

T234 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:54:53 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 05:29:00 PM

I was over at Fred Meyer earlier today, and I almost picked up a PSP with God of War and MGS Portable Ops (original version, not he add-on), but I didn't do it... yet.

There are cables that let you play the PSP on a TV, right? How does it look? Does it work properly on a widescreen setup?

DO IT, DO IT NOW

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Dunno about the cables, I own a phat.

[close]

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:35:11 PM »

One other question, I can either get the $170 black PSP, or the $200 silver PSP in the Daxter bundle (which also comes with a 1GB memory stick). I have no interest in the Star Wars bundle. Which one should I get?

MCD · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:37:21 PM »

170 psp and find a good sandisk 4 or 8gb memory.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:39:44 PM »

Fry's has a 4GB Lexar one for $35 right now.

MCD · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:41:13 PM »

is lexar good though?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:41:56 PM »

Are they? I've never bought memory sticks, nor have I ever cared about them before.

drohne · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:43:17 PM »

i've read lots of complaints about lexar memory sticks. go with a sandisk. i think i paid $50 for my 4gig stick

demi · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:43:26 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 06:35:11 PM

One other question, I can either get the $170 black PSP, or the $200 silver PSP in the Daxter bundle (which also comes with a 1GB memory stick). I have no interest in the Star Wars bundle. Which one should I get?

Black, baby, black

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:44:16 PM »

dm, i am done with god of war psp -- you want me to send you my copy?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:44:53 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 14, 2008, 06:44:16 PM

dm, i am done with god of war psp -- you want me to send you my copy?

Really? Sure.

Now I have go buy a PSP.

T234 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:47:09 PM »

Quote from: drohne on March 14, 2008, 06:43:17 PM

i've read lots of complaints about lexar memory sticks. go with a sandisk. i think i paid $50 for my 4gig stick

Get one of these, distantmantra.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171311

lolz

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2008, 08:33:21 PM »

Does the TV-out run at 480p?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #26 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:01:39 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 06:44:53 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 14, 2008, 06:44:16 PM
dm, i am done with god of war psp -- you want me to send you my copy?

Really? Sure.

Now I have go buy a PSP.

either pm me yer address, or lemme know if/when yer gonna be on the eastside and i can do a handoff

demi · « **Reply #27 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:03:21 PM »

go for the handjob! the handjob!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #28 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:06:49 PM »

god of war psp is at LEAST worth a good ten minutes of tug

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #29 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:33:51 PM »

Distant, wait for the special edition GOW PSP. The silver looks cheap and the black is a bit dull.

MCD · « **Reply #30 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:34:53 PM »

black is awesome, fuck shitty pictures on a handheld.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #31 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:23:46 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 14, 2008, 09:33:51 PM

Distant, wait for the special edition GOW PSP. The silver looks cheap and the black is a bit dull.

Silver looks really nice in person.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:32:20 PM »

Quote from: CurseoftheGods on March 14, 2008, 10:23:46 PM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 14, 2008, 09:33:51 PM
Distant, wait for the special edition GOW PSP. The silver looks cheap and the black is a bit dull.

Silver looks really nice in person.

I've seen it. It looks like cheap plastic.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:51:28 PM »

Quote from: McDragon on March 14, 2008, 09:34:53 PM

black is awesome, fuck shitty pictures on a handheld.

Yeah, the red one looks awful, honestly.

Crisis Core is the big reason why I've finally decided to get a PSP. MGS Portable Ops and all the beautiful Gundam games in Japan are just icing on top.

I didn't have time to pick one up yet, I'll go over to Best Buy tomorrow morning.

MoxManiac · « **Reply #34 on:** March 14, 2008, 11:46:11 PM »

Nice to see a lot of PSP love, instead of the all the DS-fellato at GAF. I really love my PSP. Coincedentally, I hardly use my DS much. It's okay, but the games never seem to live up the hype :/

TVC15 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2008, 11:49:09 PM »

If you need it hacked, distant, I can do it for you. There are legitimate reasons for having it done.

MCD · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2008, 11:51:31 PM »

speaking of the ds, after NG:DS, i don't remember anything worthy for it.

other than PW4, i totally forgot this game.

and both handhelds need more capcom games overall.

bork · « **Reply #37 on:** March 15, 2008, 12:05:22 AM »

Quote from: CurseoftheGods on March 14, 2008, 08:33:21 PM

Does the TV-out run at 480p?

You NEED a 480p TV for games.

Ichirou · « **Reply #38 on:** March 15, 2008, 12:11:31 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 05:43:08 PM

Quote from: demi on March 14, 2008, 05:42:28 PM
Good, now I wont feel bad when I download the ones you buy

Get ready to start downloading shitty Gundam games from Japan, then.

Seed and Battle Royale are actually really good, though, by any standards.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #39 on:** March 15, 2008, 01:47:31 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 14, 2008, 10:32:20 PM

Quote from: CurseoftheGods on March 14, 2008, 10:23:46 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 14, 2008, 09:33:51 PM
Distant, wait for the special edition GOW PSP. The silver looks cheap and the black is a bit dull.

Silver looks really nice in person.

I've seen it. It looks like cheap plastic.

Uh, sure. And you think the red actually looks better?

MCD · « **Reply #40 on:** March 15, 2008, 01:49:42 AM »

red is cool without shitty stickers.

but red + black is the ultimate sex combo.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2008, 02:09:42 AM »

Quote from: McDragon on March 15, 2008, 01:49:42 AM

but red + black is the ultimate sex combo.

Yes.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #42 on:** March 15, 2008, 02:54:35 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 15, 2008, 12:11:31 AM

Quote from: distantmantra on March 14, 2008, 05:43:08 PM
Quote from: demi on March 14, 2008, 05:42:28 PM
Good, now I wont feel bad when I download the ones you buy

Get ready to start downloading shitty Gundam games from Japan, then.

Seed and Battle Royale are actually really good, though, by any standards.

Would you recommend Battle Royale or Battle Chronicle?

I just ordered SD Gundam G Generation Portlable for $10, how is it?

Ichirou · « **Reply #43 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:03:18 PM »

Gah, I meant Battle Chronicle. It basically has all the previous stages and mecha from the previous two games, plus new stuff from ZZ, Char's Counterattack, and Gundam Sentinel. Get the Seed Vs. fighting game too. It is awesome.

SD Gundam G Generation Portable is just like the PS2 game except the stages are 2D instead of 3D. I believe they cut out some of the sidestory stuff and add some Seed stuff instead to make up for it.

Do you like strat. RPGs at all? You should get Disgaea Portable, FFT, Wild Arms XF, Jeanne D'Arc (don't listen to the haters, they played the game for like an hour and went "turn limits? fuck that" and never touched it again), and Final Fantasy Tactics (which has not aged nearly as badly as the elitist Evilbore squad would have you believe).

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology is also really great. Get Dracula X Chronicles too, Me & My Katamari, Mega Man Powered Up, Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX, and the Sega Genesis Collection.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #44 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:11:52 PM »

I'll keep my eye on some Battle Chronicle auctions on ebay, then.

I'm going to track down Brave Story today if I can.

Oh, I bought you Patapon, so don't go buying it for yourself.

Ichirou · « **Reply #45 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:17:22 PM »

Sweet! Thanks so much!

Definitely get Battle Chronicle - it's a great Gundam game. The thing is, if you get Battle Chronicle, you don't need Royale or Tactics since Chronicle has all the mobile suits and stages from those games - all that changes is that they add more stuff and change the leveling system a bit (very simplistic in Tactics, ovelry complicated in Royale, refined in Chronicle).

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #46 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:21:13 PM »

Yeah, that's why I leaning towards Chronicle, Game Set Watch reviewed it, and that was their comment on the series, too.

Just ordered Brave Story for $25, so I'll have Katamari and MGS Portable Ops to tide me over until my online orders and Crisis Core show up.

Pink Godzilla has Super Robot Wars MX, but it's just a straight port of the PS2 version which I have, so I'll pass.

Ichirou · « **Reply #47 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:32:11 PM »

Get the Parodius and Gradius collections for PSP too.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #48 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:35:15 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 15, 2008, 03:32:11 PM

Get the Parodius and Gradius collections for PSP too.

I was thinking about those, a budget version of the Parodius collection just came out.

Ichirou · « **Reply #49 on:** March 15, 2008, 03:37:58 PM »

Definitely worth it!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #50 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:15:31 PM »

Woohoo!

MCD · « **Reply #51 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:17:55 PM »

congrats.

though I'd have picked gow over mgs.

really didn't like it.

also if you need help with custom firmware and stuff, just ask.

demi · « **Reply #52 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:56:03 PM »

prole is giving him gow, boob

MCD · « **Reply #53 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:57:39 PM »

oh...good then.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #54 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:57:28 PM »

It took me a while, but I finally found copies of Me and My Katamari and Portable Ops. I had to journey north, into the hinterland village of Mountlake Terrace in Snohomish County.

Everything else is in the mail...

Ichirou · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2008, 12:49:33 AM »

Ah, man, I want Brave Story. When I finally decided to buy it, it was sold out.

And Himumu can't find Disgaea PSP anywhere in Texas.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2008, 03:37:30 AM »

I see it at every single Fred Meyer I've been to lately. I have no interest in it since I have the PS2 version, though. If they have it still, I'll snag it for you.

Also, I ordered Brave Story off half.com for $25. The Gamestop closest to me has a used copy for $30 if you're interested.

I've got the internet connection and PS3<->PSP connectivity setup, now I just need to get a memory stick tomorrow...

Ichirou · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:00:41 AM »

Get an 8 gig stick!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #58 on:** March 16, 2008, 04:23:05 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on March 16, 2008, 05:00:41 AM

Get an 8 gig stick!

They're really expensive, though. I figure getting a 4 GB Sandisk would be more than enough for me...

Anyone?

MCD · « **Reply #59 on:** March 16, 2008, 04:29:39 PM »

getting 8 gig means you can put all kinds of shit without the need to delete stuff.

2 gig would be enough for all psp games but you will have to delete stuff for space (for example, i can only have tekken 5 dr since it's probably the largest umd rip, 1.7gig, if i want to put other games, i have to delete it first)

4 gig is sweet but if you can afford 8gig, then go for it, it's just one time baby.

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Author Topic: Thinking about getting a PSP, but I've got a question or two... (Read 8844 times)