dwarf Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) @Flamey: Yeah. They obviously do provide a lot of fun though. Even if the experiences are lesser, we would've missed out on a lot of stuff simply because people didn't think they were worth releasing on consoles or because they thought the graphics and gameplay wouldn't hold up. Some of this adds to the charm of handheld games, although it's more than charm isn't it? Take Mario Kart DS for instance, that game is probably the best of the series, in a way though a lot of that (for me personally) is down to it being cool because it's on a portable. With the retro-like graphics which are nice because they are surprisingly good but dated at the same time, it's hard not to like it. Plus the presentation etc make it seem like it's retro even though it isn't trying to be. I'm not knocking the game in any way, it's awesome, I'm just crediting a large chunk of it's awesomeness down to the 'charm'. If you spruce it up with shiny effects and make it look dandy, it loses that innocence in a way and that's when you end up with MK Wii. Should be better, but isn't, even though it is on a console. Indeed other factors come into play when comparing those games, like the handling being better/simpler in MK: DS but hopefully one of you will understand me. I'm not just applying this to MK. The Echochrono (or whatever they've called it now) on PSP wouldn't be 'cool' on a console. Likewise Motorstorm: Arctic Edge on PSP would be shit on the console, but with the edges roughened and put on a screen between your hands, it's nice to sit down, appreciate those moving images you're controlling before your eyes and be quietly content with the impressive amount of content crammed into that little UMD. Edited October 4, 2009 by dwarf
Caris Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 3 hours battery life. That's pretty tragic. I've read it exactly the same as the 3000...
ReZourceman Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Its one thing buying from online stores such as Play.com who operate in tax-free havens and are online compared to the highstreet. Buying from online is tax free? He managed to earn himself a mention on Wikipedia though to be fair:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_(person)#Fanboy.2Ffangirl Hahaha classic. You've said to me you don't care about this topic anymore, and indicated you intend to now just insult others, so surely you won't mind being banned from it. Bye Epic pwnage.
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Having been using mine for much of the weekend I'm very impressed with it. Really good quality machine, a pleasure to use for extended periods of time or short bursts. I can see myself buying a fair few games for it over the coming months, all in all it's pretty much exactly what I want from a handheld console. The minis version of Tetris is great, I'd recommend it to anyone. That and GT are working out very well for me. Having not had a PSP for a good few years I'm a bit behind on the best games for it, are there any decent 2D platformers I can get on it?
flameboy Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Having been using mine for much of the weekend I'm very impressed with it. Really good quality machine' date=' a pleasure to use for extended periods of time or short bursts. I can see myself buying a fair few games for it over the coming months, all in all it's pretty much exactly what I want from a handheld console. The minis version of Tetris is great, I'd recommend it to anyone. That and GT are working out very well for me. Having not had a PSP for a good few years I'm a bit behind on the best games for it, are there any decent 2D platformers I can get on it?[/quote'] Not technically a 2D platformer but Crush is awesome, its what Super Paper Mario wishes it was in terms of 2D->3D splicing etc...
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I should really have known that one!! I'll have to see if I can get a code for it via work somehow
flameboy Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I should really have known that one!! I'll have to see if I can get a code for it via work somehow Where's work?!
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 SEGA, don't tend to post too much about it but don't keep it a secret either.
S.C.G Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 SEGA' date=' don't tend to post too much about it but don't keep it a secret either.[/quote'] As long as you aren't personally responsible for putting the Werehog bits into Sonic Unleashed then... it's all good seriously though, what do you do there... graphics? marketing? programming? sound engineering? other? [/Curious]
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 As long as you aren't personally responsible for putting the Werehog bits into Sonic Unleashed then... it's all good seriously though, what do you do there... graphics? marketing? programming? sound engineering? other? [/Curious] I can't claim any responsibility for the Warehog idea, or any other part of that game infact. I'm a Business Analyst here, working on market tracking, sales forecasts etc. I tend to steer clear of commenting on any SEGA stuff that's put up on the boards but it certainly makes for interesting reading a lot of the time.
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I'm in Head Office in London, there's (nearly) always testing jobs coming up. Other than that it's a case of checking out the jobsite, which I think is available via the companies main website.
Ryan Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Can you switch off the Bluetooth feature? Just to save some more battery. Apparently it sold 30,000 units on launch day. Sony are saying the entire PSP business is up 100%, which does include the 2/3000 series..
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Yeah you can, there's an option in the menus for if you want it on/off and connecting to other devices. Where did you get the 30k figure from? I had hoped it would do a little better than seems to be reported at the moment.
Ryan Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Yeah you can' date=' there's an option in the menus for if you want it on/off and connecting to other devices. Where did you get the 30k figure from? I had hoped it would do a little better than seems to be reported at the moment.[/quote'] I read it from someone on another forum, I don't know where they sourced that from but I could ask. Chart Track said they wouldn't be releasing sales figures just yet on an article from GI.biz. Argos are stocking it now, usual price £224.99
Will Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I would guess there won't be any numbers released other than the usual xx thousand sold in Europe/America/Japan during the launch period. The 30k is likely to be someone's random guess I would have thought.
Dante Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Sony : PSPgo sales "in line with expectations" Sony has told GamesIndustry.biz that sales of PSP hardware are up over 120 per cent in the UK, following the launch of the PSPgo. Sales of the PSP-3000 have also grown, as the hardware benefits from the release of the long-awaited Gran Turismo for PSP on UMD and EA's FIFA 10, which this weekend broke records for the franchise. "PSPgo has performed in line with our expectations, driving 100 per cent incremental volume for the category and has benefited the broad PSP portfolio with PSP-3000 also enjoying a big lift," said SCEE in a statement. "PSP software sales also having been a standout with both new releases GT PSP and FIFA 10 performing well." The new PSPgo launched last Thursday and sells in the UK for around GBP 224.99. Early adopters are able to download a free copy of Gran Turismo PSP until October 10, and UK consumers can also access a deal which allows them to download another three games for free if they register with Sony online. When contacted by GamesIndustry.biz this morning, Chart-Track in the UK said it would not reveal any independent sales data for the PSPgo. "It's a new format and we are simply not revealing the figures for public consumption," said director Dorian Bloch. Update: Sony has clarified that sales of the PSP hardware are up over 120 per cent compared to the previous week. The PSPgo sold as many units as the PSP-3000 during the period. Edited October 5, 2009 by Dante
Ryan Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I would guess there won't be any numbers released other than the usual xx thousand sold in Europe/America/Japan during the launch period. The 30k is likely to be someone's random guess I would have thought. It was VGChartz, the source. Price has dropped to £199 at Amazon, HMV, and GAME. Argos have started selling it, but still at £225. Sony releasing their mistake already?
Daft Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 I'm tempted by this price drop. I just love the machine so much. Also, a big thing, as I think dwarf also said, I love the idea about handhelds but I don't really use them after a while. However, because it's tied to the PSN Store which I check each week when it's updated I'd be much more inclined to play it more often. Anyone else have this?
dwarf Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I'm tempted by this price drop. I just love the machine so much. Also, a big thing, as I think dwarf also said, I love the idea about handhelds but I don't really use them after a while. However, because it's tied to the PSN Store which I check each week when it's updated I'd be much more inclined to play it more often. Anyone else have this? Yeah I'd agree with that. It's just a neat little unit. Having games on there all the time spares hassle and the game content is quite high. If they lowered the price I may have considered asking for one at christmas or something.
Daft Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 My Bday is coming up quickly and I get paid for my summer job on the 15th so this is tempting. I may pick it up tomorrow. Maybe...*contemplates*
dwarf Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Bloody good idea actualy. If I get a job I may have to shell out for one of these bad boys. Definitely in black. Game prices though :/ Argh, if I get one it'll probably be with Arctic edge, Echoshift and a couple of minis (or classic pick up and play stuff e.g Tetris). How does PSN work on the PSP? Do you still have friends list on the right, and can you send invites etc? I think aesthetically the thing I like most about the Go is the fact that the controls are sperated from the screen.
Daft Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 I really want God of War and Patapon and if I get it in the next couple days I'll get GT free as well which will keep me busy until Xmas tbh. Good question about how PSN works. I'd like to know too.
flameboy Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Bloody good idea actualy. If I get a job I may have to shell out for one of these bad boys. Definitely in black. Game prices though :/ Argh, if I get one it'll probably be with Arctic edge, Echoshift and a couple of minis (or classic pick up and play stuff e.g Tetris). How does PSN work on the PSP? Do you still have friends list on the right, and can you send invites etc? I think aesthetically the thing I like most about the Go is the fact that the controls are sperated from the screen. Stupidly PSP does not draw on your PSN friends list and there is no infrastructure in place for this to happen with any games. Every game I have played online games the game either has its own system or none at all bar searching for matches...online gaming isn't that widespread on PSP with adhoc mode used much more...
dwarf Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Hmmm that's slightly annoying. Playing co-op with fellow owners in certain games would've been nice, oh well. I can't believe how my excitement for this has just triggered after actually thinking of buying and holding one. Completely stupid, after watching 1 video and hearing Daft I suddenly feel like I should be getting one this year. I want one u_u
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