Why the PSP Go Sucks

[Jsamp]

I never really thought about how the psp go would effect the retailers. It is a very good point zero. Sucks for EB and such unless they can find a way to work with Sony to make some cash off of it. The downloading kiosks sound like a good idea. Maybe even the retailer has a machine with it already downloaded (with a digital watermark to prevent fraud/priacy) and then put it on peoples machine. Then keep some kinda record of it. Each copy loaded would sign it to that one psp just like with Live downloads. With that record lets say you delete a game without backing it up first you could go back to that retailer and say for $5 they will give you that copy again since you already have a license to use it. Something needs to be done to help the retailer because shops will quit carrying it if they are smart because they won't make anything off of it. If it gets hacked I may get one but only if.

[T-Jay]

Not only does it completely wipe out the competition which is always bad news for consumers, but it forces PSP users and kids especially to expect their parents to use a credit card to buy new games online. I know a lot of people who refuse to use credit cards online due to security concerns and theft etc. Also with games being sold by EB Games and other retailers, they always had sales going on where buyers could save money, which in the long run brought sales up.

Now with Sony removing the retail stores we the PSP users will no longer be able to wait for the next big game sale, as Sony will probably never have sales on games as there is now no competition, so no need to do so.

Bad move...... I really hope a big backlash from this forces them to return to what consumers prefer..... CHOICE!!!

[...BeAkEr...]

What about PSN cards?

[Mister Eff]

They could sell PSN cards xP. Also, do you know how many people WANTED something like this on the PSP...it's the reason they did it.

[Jsamp]

People still like hard copies with manuals and such. I have a friend that is a CD junky. He knows he can download it for free but he likes to have the book, original cd, and the case it comes in. I could give a shit less personally but there are a lot of people out there like that. Those are the consumers that won't be happy with the go.

[Mister Eff]

Which is exactly why they left the 3000.

[Ryu]

so
you CANT get PSN cards
and
you DONT have any way to get money on the PSN
so
retailer can still "sell the games" for the pspGO
when you buy the game you jsut get a CODE you use to d/l it

like Patapon 2 (USA version)

[Mister Eff]

That is a good idea...

I just checked and prices on the PSN store are either the same as the Gamestop price or about $1 or $2 cheaper...BS.

If their "good will" plan is a good one and you get to keep your UMD it might be smart later on to buy UMDs and get them put on the GO.

[Ryu]

i did see this
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=37419

Old PSP & UMD owners, get three free games with PSPGo

PRESS RELEASE: Kick-start your PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable)go game collection!

Got PSPTM? Thinking of going digital with PSPgo?

Get three free games with PSPgo Rewards*

LONDON, 24th September, 2009: To celebrate the upcoming launch of the latest model of PSP™(PlayStation®Portable) Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce a special promotion to help existing PSP owners with UMD®s (Universal Media Discs), to start their digital games collection for PSPgo.

If you enjoy your PSP, you’re going to love the all-new PSPgo. Say hello to entertainment in your pocket as the sleek, slimline look of PSPgo comes packed with 16GB of built-in storage space – meaning that you can take all your favourite games, photos and more with you wherever you go. And to help you get your PSPgo collection started, we’re giving away three full games for free.*

With PSPgo Rewards you can download three much-loved, or totally new PSP titles for free, and put your new PSPgo to the test. Pick your favourites from a number of popular PSP titles. Get in on the action with Killzone™: Liberation or SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3. Give your reflexes a pounding with WipEout® Pure. Put your skills to the test with Everybody’s Golf™ or echochrome™. Give your brain a workout with Buzz!™: Brain Bender or Master Quiz. Or get quirky, with LocoRoco™ or Patapon™. There are seventeen titles to choose from in all, and the process is simple...

1. Unwrap your shiny new PSPgo and start it up

2. Connect to PlayStation®Network and activate your new or existing PlayStation Network account for PSPgo Rewards

3. Start up your current PSP and connect to PlayStation Network

4. Login using the same PlayStation Network account , and launch PlayStation®Store

5. Pop one of your UMDs into the drive of your current PSP and register on PSPgo Rewards when prompted

6. Download a PSPgo theme

7. Wait for your email voucher for your three free games

8. Choose, download and enjoy!

PSPgo puts you in control, because you can download and store your choice of entertainment. It’s about what you like to play, what you like to look at, what you like to watch and what you like to listen to. And with an ever increasing range of services from Skype® to the soon to launch PlayStation Network Video Store and Digital Comics, plus remote access to your music, photos, videos and more on your PlayStation®3, PSPgo is entertainment without barriers. Be entertained in style - wherever and whenever you are - with PSPgo.

Promotion starts on 1 October 2009 and runs until 31 March 2010. Promotion open to owners of a PSP-1000, 2000 or 3000 and at least one UMD, when they purchase a PSPgo. Titles may vary by territory and age restrictions apply.

To find out more visit www.eu.playstation.com/psp .

*PlayStation®Network account required. PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store subject to terms of use and not available in all countries and languages.WLAN or Broadband internet service required. Users are responsible for internet access fees. Users under 18 require parental consent.

[resistance2010]

i am sure they are gonna make a PSP 4000 or PSP2 very near in the future infact there are rumors already all over the internet about that coz this PSP Go is not gonna work when i was not aware of it i was so excited that sony will surely add second analog stick to the next handheld console but when it came out all hopes gone to a smoke and they showed up with this good for nothing PSP Go

One thing is for sure i am gonna stick with my PSP 2000 which rocks