Banana-Poo wrote:
I had a PSP and a PSPGo... I did not like the psp but I really like the pspgo...
loads way faster.. games are all there movies to go and music...
nothign else to carry with it... and the battery lasts way long....
I am not sure what exactly you meant by 'the batter lasts way long...' but just so people are not confused by this statement, let me clarify that the average lasting time of a fully charged battery (whether gaming or watching videos) is pretty much the same for either the Go or 3000 models.
There was some speculation that the battery would 'last longer' in the Go as opposed to the 3000, but this is not true and has been confirmed by several different sources.
sk8r4life1 wrote:
The only reason I didn't get the PSP Go was because of Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep.
Otherwise, I would have gone Go all the way
Lol. KHBBS has such a devoted following. It's a shame that it is not for download from the PSN as there would probably be a greater number of people that would have purchased the Go.
Happy gaming!
MicroByter wrote:
I enjoyed reading this post and am glad that the OP is happy with their decision. Hopefully it works out in the long run for you as it's really a great system.
I actually traded in my PSP 3000 and purchased a Go on release day. I was initially excited by the content and had hoped that most of the back catalog as well as newly released games would be consistent and timely. This proved to be the biggest factor that caused me to sell the Go and repurchase a 3000 model. This as well as looking at the price of physical UMD versions in comparison to what they were priced as on the PSN. It was frustrating to see that I was paying so much more for content than what was being sold at retailers.
What I did enjoy and miss is the form factor of the Go. I really enjoyed the reduced size as well as the feel of the controls, especially the analog nub. To me, it felt much more responsive and precise, probably because of the way the system is held. If there was ever an iteration that was roughly this size, but could support the UMD format, I would purchase it immediately.
These are probably the same arguments that have been made in the past, but I think they are valid. I honestly enjoyed playing the Go and it's a shame that the support wasn't there.
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed reading my post...I spent some time writing it, that's for sure.
In the end, whichever system makes you happy and enjoy gaming is what really counts. It's simply a matter of figuring out which pros of the system meet your needs/wants.
Take care.
cloudz_75 wrote:
Hm.
It seems the main reason you bought the PSP Go was because of the fact it uses UMDs and you do not want to carry UMDs. However the 3000 still has the option of downloading all games from the PSN just likfe the Go along with the ability to use UMDs.
So whether that was a downside is up to you depending on if you want the option of solid copies.
Another reason you say is portability. In this aspect, it makes sense why you picked the Go. However, the portabilty comes at the cost of the crampedness of the controls. Certain maneuvers in some games, mainly fighting games and action games, are limited since the controls are all abnormally close together as compared to any controller from even the nes days. This meaning some button inputs that are already difficult to input on the 3000 become close to impossible on the Go. Therefore the better gameplay would be on the 3000 due to its wider spread controls in its already fairly small size. However that pertains to your interest in games as button layout may not be of concern depending on what games you want.
The only thing left to compare is price and memory storage. If I remember correctly the PSP Go is $250 for a built in 16 gigs and the PSP 3000 is around $170 without memory. However, you can buy varying sizes of memory sticks to fit your need and can get them even cheaper online. I have a 32 gig stick and I think I got it for roughly $100. So a PSP 3000 with a 32 gig stick (the PSP actually holding a bit over 30 gigs with the stick) is roughly $270 compared to the PSP Go with 16 gigs. It seems you get more for your money with the 3000 that way.
But to each his own. In your case it seems more of a portability factor than anything else so the PSP Go would fit the bill a little more than the 3000 and since your happy with it, I cannot object make an objection to your decision.
Just make sure to have fun with your first portable gaming device .
Hey cloudz_75. Yeah, I certainly would rather not have to worry about UMDs whether it would be carrying/damaging/losing them. Yes, you can play downloaded games on a 3000, but if that's all you wanted to do...why buy the 3000? This is my first portable gaming device so I don't already have a bunch of UMDs from another PSP version so there was no draw for me to get the 3000. The UMD drive is noisy and bulks up the system as well. I prefer quiet, sleek and sexy
I am going to disagree with you on the 3000 having better gameplay. Have you played the Go? I have played on both systems (3000 and Go) and I can tell you that the controls are certainly not cramped. I have some rather large hands and even so, the Go's controls are very tight and comfortable and I have been having a great time gaming. The analog nub has a stronger feel to it, the placement is great, and overall feels more responsive. The games I have are Socom 3, God of war Sparta, Madden 11, Motorstorm, Little Big Planet, Ratchet and Clank size matters, and NBA 2k11. All these games play absolutely wonderfully on the Go.
To correct you, the Go is actually $199. I purchased it from Gamestop at this price and the fact that through March of this year, you get 3 free games (worth a little over $80) the Go is a fantastic deal. If someone were interested in a good bundle for the 3000, for the same price $199, you can get the God of War bundle which comes with GOW (sparta I believe), a voucher to purchase GOW chains of Olympus, and a movie (Kickass). Not a bad deal either. No matter which system you buy, initially they will probably run you about the same, depending on whether or not you get a bundle for the 3000 or purchase a memory card for it. Your math work doesn't really hold up here.
The biggest point I was trying to make was that anyone interested in purchasing one of the PSP systems, needs to do the proper amount of research before buying. It's all about finding the correct pros and cons and determining your own needs/wants for making your gaming as great a time as it should be. I appreciate your input and respect your opinions
Happy gaming!
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