02-01-2005, 08:00 AM
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Review of the Sony PlayStation Portable
"Put simply, the PSP is the most important thing to happen in the video game industry since the launch of the original PlayStation. I know what you’re thinking; that’s a pretty bold statement, especially since this is Sony’s first attempt at a hand-held gaming platform. But let’s remember that being the new kid on the block didn’t stop the original PlayStation from redefining video games." Trusted Reviews gave the PSP a full 10/10 and their "editor's choice" seal, which is no surprise; the PSP is a sweet package in a sexy case. However, the dead pixels issue on the screen and the memory stink format are two issues that weighs in against buying a PSP in my book. On the other hand, as the screen is supposed to be "breathtaking", which might just be enough to change my mind.  Any fortunate PSP owners care to share their experiences with the device?
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02-01-2005, 08:23 AM
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I've seen the screen up close, and it's pretty awesome. Also it's no slouch at rendering 3D games!
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02-01-2005, 09:17 AM
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Well to be fair, memory stick prices are now inline with CF and SD.
And name me one lcd device that DOSNT suffer from dead pixle issues?
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02-01-2005, 10:00 AM
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Pupil
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And name me one lcd device that DOSNT suffer from dead pixle issues?
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IIRC, don't samsung now have a "zero dead pixels" policy for all their LCD screens? |
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02-01-2005, 10:06 AM
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02-01-2005, 10:35 AM
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Well to be fair, memory stick prices are now inline with CF and SD.
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I don't think so, unfortunately. They still have a premium over CF and SD.
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02-01-2005, 04:46 PM
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I'm lucky enough to be in the UK and to have one of these, i paid a fair price but got it imported over here.
And im really not surprised it got 10/10 - it really is just the next generation of console in your hands.
The screen is amazing, breathtaking even. I have a PDA business and the screen on the PSP easily rivals, if not beats, most HP iPaq screens.
I love the thing and dont feel guilty in the slightest about paying £350 to own it now. Ridge Racers is fantastic too, for something i thought i'd get bought of pretty fast, i havent at all, i'm just getting into it!
I've got a 3 hour train journey next week to see a client and i cannot wait to go on it! 3 dedicated hours of PSP fun!
So to cut it short, it is the most outstanding hand-held console i've ever seen, definatly the next generation. I can't wait to see wireless web browsing / email software too, that will be the icing on the cake!
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02-01-2005, 05:37 PM
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I pre-ordered mine. It looks like an amazing device! I can't wait until March/April... *drool*
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02-01-2005, 08:21 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Well a policy dosnt prevent dead pixles from happening, but samsung has a 0 dead pixle policy on any new lcd monitors (it didnt apply to any exhisting ones) in one country.. and that county wasnt the US. :/
And according to price watch, 256 meg memory stick is actually cheaper then CF. And overall the price is matched with the other 2, so that looks inline to me.
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02-01-2005, 09:58 PM
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Contributing Editor
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Originally Posted by jeffd
And according to price watch, 256 meg memory stick is actually cheaper then CF. And overall the price is matched with the other 2, so that looks inline to me.
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I assume you are comparing the $19 to $14 listed on their page?
If you actually click on the link, you will see the memory stick one is actually a link to a card reader and not a 256 MS while the CF really is a card.
For reference purposes -
New Egg shows the cheapest 256 MS at $42 - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...191-404&depa=1
and the cheapest 256 CF at $18.99 - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...170-103&depa=1 |
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