Sony PSP

[The Damned]

Man, this place has a hard time keeping a PSP thread around, doesn't it?

Anyway, I have something to ask the tech experts about regarding the PSP's abilities to do 2D. A comment by Castlevania producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi in a recent interview (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/iga/iga-loves-castlevania-2d-his-team-loves-the-ds-222981.php) stated that the Castlevania team didn't want to make a game for the PSP, saying "Please, we can't do this on PSP!"

Were they referring to the hardware not being able to handle 2D well? Can the PSP do 2D?

[Evilhead]

There's been some pretty good 2D PSP games like the SFA collection, Darkstalkers (despite the loading times and controls), Ghouls and Ghosts, the Gradius Collection, the upcoming Metal Slug Collection, etc. If the PSP can handle Metal Slug it can probably handle Castlevania. I'm guessing it's all politics, as the Castlevania games are huge sellers on the DS. My guess is that if they made a Castlevania game for the PSP it would be more like one of the recent 3D incarnations on the PS2, which wouldn't be bad at all.

[KyleJCrb]

It's probably less related to overall horsepower and more based on the DS' unique features (two screens, touch screen, mic). Although from what I hear, Portrait of Ruin doesn't use the touch screen anyway (not sure on the mic), so I don't know.

[Bigfoot]

It's probably less related to overall horsepower and more based on the DS' unique features (two screens, touch screen, mic). Although from what I hear, Portrait of Ruin doesn't use the touch screen anyway (not sure on the mic), so I don't know.

The only thing you use the stylus for is creating an icon at the beginning(if you don't want to use a default one). Other than that, I really like having the map right above me without having to press start.

[Kitsuta]

It's probably less related to overall horsepower and more based on the DS' unique features (two screens, touch screen, mic). Although from what I hear, Portrait of Ruin doesn't use the touch screen anyway (not sure on the mic), so I don't know.

The only thing you use the stylus for is creating an icon at the beginning(if you don't want to use a default one). Other than that, I really like having the map right above me without having to press start.

You can also use the touchscreen to control where your second character is moving so they can dodge attacks. It's a major pain in the arse though.

[Bahamut]

It's probably less related to overall horsepower and more based on the DS' unique features (two screens, touch screen, mic). Although from what I hear, Portrait of Ruin doesn't use the touch screen anyway (not sure on the mic), so I don't know.

Actually, one of the bonus set of characters uses the stylus.

So, what other games are coming out? I really want Namco to bring over the Tales of Eternia port onto the PSP :( . That will convince me to get off the pirating bandwagon.

[Evilhead]

Anyone have any luck emulating more recent firmware? I have a 1.5 PSP I don't really want to upgrade but I'm a little sketchy about trying to mess with the firmware too much. Don't want to brick the thing, but I love my emulation.

[Unstable Hamster]

Anyone have any luck emulating more recent firmware? I have a 1.5 PSP I don't really want to upgrade but I'm a little sketchy about trying to mess with the firmware too much. Don't want to brick the thing, but I love my emulation.
Acutally Theres a good website called noobz.eu they seem to have the most recent stuff. I've got a 2.80 firmware and it all runs fine on mine, you have to start up e loader, in which case it will not work sometimes and you have to turn off the psp and try again, but other than that its fine.

[Evilhead]

Anyone have any luck emulating more recent firmware? I have a 1.5 PSP I don't really want to upgrade but I'm a little sketchy about trying to mess with the firmware too much. Don't want to brick the thing, but I love my emulation.
Acutally Theres a good website called noobz.eu they seem to have the most recent stuff. I've got a 2.80 firmware and it all runs fine on mine, you have to start up e loader, in which case it will not work sometimes and you have to turn off the psp and try again, but other than that its fine.

Okay cool, I'll check that out. I've been wanting to play a lot of the newer PSP games but I haven't wanted to upgrade my firmware. I you haven't had any problems I'll give it a shot. I just don't want to accidentally upgrade my firmware somehow.

[KWarp]

Any sign of a price drop in the near future?

[linkspast]

Any sign of a price drop in the near future?

I think that there was one a while back, cant quite remember the price though. It may be $179 now but I`m not sure.

Kwarp you changed your avatar... I almost did not recognize you with out that Kirby.

[KWarp]

Any sign of a price drop in the near future?

I think that there was one a while back, cant quite remember the price though. It may be $179 now but I`m not sure.

Kwarp you changed your avatar... I almost did not recognize you with out that Kirby.
Getting used to that myself. <(^_^;)> The Kirby icon here really isn't that great IMO.

[Lyrai]

It's probably less related to overall horsepower and more based on the DS' unique features (two screens, touch screen, mic). Although from what I hear, Portrait of Ruin doesn't use the touch screen anyway (not sure on the mic), so I don't know.

Iga's team loves the DS apparently.

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/iga/iga-loves-castlevania-2d-his-team-loves-the-ds-222981.php

[FiremanJoe]

'ehook' or something, I think it's called... My friend was telling me about it the other day. I don't own a PSP, so I didn't pay alot of attention, but from what I gathered it had something to do with changing firmware. :?

[Gollgagh]

[obligatoryPSPpost]

They need to get a Castlevania on PSP.

I don't see what the problem with making psudo-3d sidescrollers is. It worked great for games like Maverick Hunter X and Megaman Powered Up.



The PSP needs more sidescrollers IMHO.

[CE]

Maybe it's related to production costs, or by now, the team actually prefers the DS over the PSP since it's selling more.

[The Damned]

Anyone know how much a SDK costs for the DS and PSP?

[Evilhead]

[obligatoryPSPpost]

They need to get a Castlevania on PSP.

I don't see what the problem with making psudo-3d sidescrollers is. It worked great for games like Maverick Hunter X and Megaman Powered Up.



The PSP needs more sidescrollers IMHO.

Yeah, the wide screen is perfect for it. I can't wait to get the Metal Slug Collection.

[Bahamut]

Well, Sony has had a history of hating 2D...so I wouldn't be surprised if that's the reason we haven't seen many huge 2D titles.

[Bigfoot]

[obligatoryPSPpost]

They need to get a Castlevania on PSP.

I don't see what the problem with making psudo-3d sidescrollers is. It worked great for games like Maverick Hunter X and Megaman Powered Up.



The PSP needs more sidescrollers IMHO.

Yeah, the wide screen is perfect for it. I can't wait to get the Metal Slug Collection.

Speaking of sidescrollers for the PSP, did you get Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins? That game looks like it was full of nostalgic goodness.

[Gollgagh]

Not I, but I am sure looking at it.

[Bahamut]

This has been posted in unmod before, but Final Fantasy Tactics is being upgraded for the PSP with 2 extra classes.

Also, there is now a fully functioning PS1 emulator for the PSP, which is very mouthwateringly tempting.

[Gollgagh]

Which is the main reason I want a PS3 very badly right now.

[atmuh]

Which is the main reason I want a PS3 very badly right now.
You don't need a PS3 if you just use the hacked firmware that just went out.

[Gollgagh]

Where is this how what?

[atmuh]

Where is this how what?
screw buying a PS3 (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/25/hack-play-ripped-ps1-games-on-psp/)

[Evilhead]

Damn, now I really have to pick up that 2 gig memory stick. Perfect PS1 emulation here I come!

[atmuh]

Damn, now I really have to pick up that 2 gig memory stick. Perfect PS1 emulation here I come!
oh yea crap...how many games can the 2 gig mem stick hold...only like 3 right?

[Bahamut]

This just in - there's a working downgrader for even the new PSPs (as in with the most recent motherboards).

[SilverStar]

So, is it still not kosher to say that it's sad the only real reason to get a PSP is for portable emulation? :P

[Atomicfog]

So, is it still not kosher to say that it's sad the only real reason to get a PSP is for portable emulation? :P

GTFO. The PSP has a ton of awesome games that aren't emulation, but you wouldn't be able to comprehend that.











Anyhow from my other thread:

From PSP Updates:
http://dl.qj.net/index.php?pg=12&fid=11922
(Several Vids, but here is one, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW4m0gkei9k)


And the videos just can't stop pouring in! After the Duke Nukem and Crash Bandicoot PSP videos, we have here now new videos of Final Fantasy VII on the PSP using Dark_Alex's FW 3.02 OE-B. Yep, it does prove to be one fine heaven-sent piece, eh? Anyway, the first one's sent by jkoz over at YouTube.

The second video from TheGrandDragon is also on FFVII, this time, on PSP PSX emulation. Now, for those of you kinda lost out there as to how to get it done, you might want to pay more attention to this vid, as it does show what to do to get it running. Although, it doesn't really provide a detailed step by step installation or whatnot. But just the same, you might find it useful.

I must admit, it was pretty nostalgic seeing this PS1 classic on the PSP. Anyhow, check out the videos yourself. And then after watching, why be content with just viewing it, when you can play it on your own PSPs? Enjoy!



This holiday season just keeps getting better for PSP homebrew users. Obviously, listing all of them would just be considered as wasting time, so I'll get right to the purpose of this post. Dark_AleX has just released the much anticipated update to his earlier custom firmware, 3.02 OE-A. And as promised, the new version will allow you to play your own PlayStation titles, rather than waiting for Sony to release them.

The only new feature in this release is the ability to play your own PlayStation titles, so I won't write up a changelog. Secondly, you can only get 3.02 OE-B on your PSP by upgrading from 3.02 OE-A, which means that if you're one of the few who haven't upgraded to 3.02 OE, it's time to do it now! Once you're on 3.02 OE-B, it's best to check out the readme.

The instructions for converting your PlayStation games to the POPS format are included in the popstation folder inside the archive. Here is a list of FAQs that Dark_AleX has included in the readme:

* Q: My game generated is a lot bigger in size than the same one from the PS3 Store.
* A: They use compression. Because the algorithm of compression is not still cracked, compressed isos are not supported yet.
* Q: I have my game in bin/cue.
* A: Use the bin as the ISO while converting.
* Q: I have my game in img/ccd...
* A: Use the img as the ISO while converting.
* Q: The savegames have the icon of Hot Shots 2!
* A: It's normal. Don't worry.

The only problem right now is that the emulator isn't 100% compatible with all the games out there. That's something you'll have to wait for Sony to fix. For the full instructions on converting your games to the POPS format, refer to the readme inside the popstation folder. I'm already busy converting my small collection of PSX games to the POPS format. Have fun!

[Bigfoot]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.

[Atomicfog]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.



I would say that this qualifies as a TON considering it would take many years to go through all of these great games.



Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror Shooter 9.3 Mar 10, 2006
WipEout Pure Racing Action 9.3 Mar 18, 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories [AU] Action 9.2 Nov 12, 2006
Tekken: Dark Resurrection Fighting 9.2 Jul 20, 2006
Ridge Racer Racing 9.1 Mar 17, 2005
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Action 9.0 Dec 4, 2006
Lumines II Music Action 9.0 Nov 7, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Action 9.0 Oct 30, 2006
Killzone: Liberation Action 9.0 Oct 16, 2006
LocoRoco Action 9.0 Sep 5, 2006
Daxter Platformer 9.0 Mar 9, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Action 9.0
Gitaroo Man Lives! [UK] Music Action 8.8 Aug 21, 2006
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee Sports Action 8.8 May 4, 2005
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception Flight Action 8.7 Oct 20, 2006
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2006 Wrestling 8.7 Dec 12, 2005
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix Sports 8.7 Mar 18, 2005
Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins Action 8.6 Aug 28, 2006
Lumines Puzzle Action 8.6 Mar 8, 2005
FIFA Soccer 07 Sports 8.5 Oct 10, 2006
Mercury Meltdown Puzzle Action 8.5 Oct 9, 2006
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth RPG 8.5 Jul 17, 2006
Race Driver 2006 Racing 8.5 May 26, 2006
Virtua Tennis World Tour Sports Action 8.5 Oct 4, 2005
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 26, 2005
Madden NFL 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 19, 2005
Burnout Legends Racing 8.5 Sep 13, 2005
Gitaroo Man Lives! Music Action 8.4 Dec 5, 2006
Medal of Honor Heroes Shooter 8.4 Oct 23, 2006
Field Commander Strategy 8.4 May 19, 2006
Pursuit Force Racing Action 8.4 Mar 3, 2006
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Action RPG 8.4 Oct 25, 2005
SSX On Tour Sports 8.4 Oct 10, 2005
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony RPG 8.3 Nov 3, 2006
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel Adventure 8.3 Jun 13, 2006
MLB '06: The Show Sports 8.3 Mar 1, 2006
MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge Racing 8.3 Feb 27, 2006
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Fighting 8.3 Feb 10, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo Shooter 8.3 Nov 7, 2005
Mega Man Powered Up Action 8.2 Mar 14, 2006
Every Extend Extra Shooter 8.1 Nov 9, 2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Action 8.1 Nov 3, 2006
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover Fighting 8.1 Aug 25, 2006
Gradius Collection Shooter 8.1 Jun 2, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 Shooter 8.0 Nov 7, 2006
Gun Showdown Shooter 8.0 Oct 20, 2006
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded Action Compilation 8.0 Oct 18, 2006
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Sports 8.0 Oct 10, 2006
NBA '07 Sports 8.0 Sep 21, 2006
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Action 8.0 Sep 12, 2006
Madden NFL 07 Sports 8.0 Aug 22, 2006
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X Action 8.0 Jan 31, 2006
Ultimate Block Party Puzzle 8.0 Dec 23, 2005
NBA Street Showdown Sports 8.0 Apr 27, 2005
MLB Sports 8.0 Apr 15, 2005
Twisted Metal: Head-On Racing Shooter 8.0 Mar 18, 2005

[Bahamut]

Yeah, there really are quite a bunch of good PSP games out there now, I'm surprised at how many I have missed in the half an year that I lent my PSP to a friend.

I wouldn't put WWE Smackdown vs. RAW there though due to those obscene load times.

[Dhsu]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.



I would say that this qualifies as a TON considering it would take many years to go through all of these great games.



Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror Shooter 9.3 Mar 10, 2006
WipEout Pure Racing Action 9.3 Mar 18, 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories [AU] Action 9.2 Nov 12, 2006
Tekken: Dark Resurrection Fighting 9.2 Jul 20, 2006
Ridge Racer Racing 9.1 Mar 17, 2005
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Action 9.0 Dec 4, 2006
Lumines II Music Action 9.0 Nov 7, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Action 9.0 Oct 30, 2006
Killzone: Liberation Action 9.0 Oct 16, 2006
LocoRoco Action 9.0 Sep 5, 2006
Daxter Platformer 9.0 Mar 9, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Action 9.0
Gitaroo Man Lives! [UK] Music Action 8.8 Aug 21, 2006
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee Sports Action 8.8 May 4, 2005
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception Flight Action 8.7 Oct 20, 2006
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2006 Wrestling 8.7 Dec 12, 2005
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix Sports 8.7 Mar 18, 2005
Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins Action 8.6 Aug 28, 2006
Lumines Puzzle Action 8.6 Mar 8, 2005
FIFA Soccer 07 Sports 8.5 Oct 10, 2006
Mercury Meltdown Puzzle Action 8.5 Oct 9, 2006
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth RPG 8.5 Jul 17, 2006
Race Driver 2006 Racing 8.5 May 26, 2006
Virtua Tennis World Tour Sports Action 8.5 Oct 4, 2005
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 26, 2005
Madden NFL 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 19, 2005
Burnout Legends Racing 8.5 Sep 13, 2005
Gitaroo Man Lives! Music Action 8.4 Dec 5, 2006
Medal of Honor Heroes Shooter 8.4 Oct 23, 2006
Field Commander Strategy 8.4 May 19, 2006
Pursuit Force Racing Action 8.4 Mar 3, 2006
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Action RPG 8.4 Oct 25, 2005
SSX On Tour Sports 8.4 Oct 10, 2005
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony RPG 8.3 Nov 3, 2006
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel Adventure 8.3 Jun 13, 2006
MLB '06: The Show Sports 8.3 Mar 1, 2006
MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge Racing 8.3 Feb 27, 2006
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Fighting 8.3 Feb 10, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo Shooter 8.3 Nov 7, 2005
Mega Man Powered Up Action 8.2 Mar 14, 2006
Every Extend Extra Shooter 8.1 Nov 9, 2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Action 8.1 Nov 3, 2006
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover Fighting 8.1 Aug 25, 2006
Gradius Collection Shooter 8.1 Jun 2, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 Shooter 8.0 Nov 7, 2006
Gun Showdown Shooter 8.0 Oct 20, 2006
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded Action Compilation 8.0 Oct 18, 2006
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Sports 8.0 Oct 10, 2006
NBA '07 Sports 8.0 Sep 21, 2006
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Action 8.0 Sep 12, 2006
Madden NFL 07 Sports 8.0 Aug 22, 2006
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X Action 8.0 Jan 31, 2006
Ultimate Block Party Puzzle 8.0 Dec 23, 2005
NBA Street Showdown Sports 8.0 Apr 27, 2005
MLB Sports 8.0 Apr 15, 2005
Twisted Metal: Head-On Racing Shooter 8.0 Mar 18, 2005
Er, there are a lot of doubles in there. Taking those out, the games I'm actually interested in are:

WipEout Pure
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Lumines II
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
LocoRoco
Daxter
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins
Lumines
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Burnout Legends
Gitaroo Man Lives!
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel Adventure (didn't even know this existed O_o)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Mega Man Powered Up
Every Extend Extra
Gradius Collection
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

Most of them look like rentals for the most part, though.

[Bobwillis]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.

[Big List]


Not to be a jerk or anything, but almost all of those games are either ports or nearly the same as their PS2 counterpart. It might be a good game, but when I can play it on my TV instead of on a handheld and get the exact same experience, I'd rather do that.

In all honesty, most people play their handhelds at home, including myself. I'm not buying a PSP for a remake of GTA or Tekken when I can play something superior.

[Atomicfog]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.

[Big List]


Not to be a jerk or anything, but almost all of those games are either ports or nearly the same as their PS2 counterpart. It might be a good game, but when I can play it on my TV instead of on a handheld and get the exact same experience, I'd rather do that.

In all honesty, most people play their handhelds at home, including myself. I'm not buying a PSP for a remake of GTA or Tekken when I can play something superior.

Obviously you don't know too much about which ones are remakes, since both GTAs for the PSP and are brand new. They did make one GTA for the PS2 a year later, but it lacked multiplayer and other stuff.
Ports aside there are more than enough great games for me though.

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.



I would say that this qualifies as a TON considering it would take many years to go through all of these great games.



Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror Shooter 9.3 Mar 10, 2006
WipEout Pure Racing Action 9.3 Mar 18, 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories [AU] Action 9.2 Nov 12, 2006
Tekken: Dark Resurrection Fighting 9.2 Jul 20, 2006
Ridge Racer Racing 9.1 Mar 17, 2005
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Action 9.0 Dec 4, 2006
Lumines II Music Action 9.0 Nov 7, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Action 9.0 Oct 30, 2006
Killzone: Liberation Action 9.0 Oct 16, 2006
LocoRoco Action 9.0 Sep 5, 2006
Daxter Platformer 9.0 Mar 9, 2006
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Action 9.0
Gitaroo Man Lives! [UK] Music Action 8.8 Aug 21, 2006
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee Sports Action 8.8 May 4, 2005
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception Flight Action 8.7 Oct 20, 2006
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2006 Wrestling 8.7 Dec 12, 2005
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix Sports 8.7 Mar 18, 2005
Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins Action 8.6 Aug 28, 2006
Lumines Puzzle Action 8.6 Mar 8, 2005
FIFA Soccer 07 Sports 8.5 Oct 10, 2006
Mercury Meltdown Puzzle Action 8.5 Oct 9, 2006
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth RPG 8.5 Jul 17, 2006
Race Driver 2006 Racing 8.5 May 26, 2006
Virtua Tennis World Tour Sports Action 8.5 Oct 4, 2005
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 26, 2005
Madden NFL 06 Sports 8.5 Sep 19, 2005
Burnout Legends Racing 8.5 Sep 13, 2005
Gitaroo Man Lives! Music Action 8.4 Dec 5, 2006
Medal of Honor Heroes Shooter 8.4 Oct 23, 2006
Field Commander Strategy 8.4 May 19, 2006
Pursuit Force Racing Action 8.4 Mar 3, 2006
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Action RPG 8.4 Oct 25, 2005
SSX On Tour Sports 8.4 Oct 10, 2005
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony RPG 8.3 Nov 3, 2006
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel Adventure 8.3 Jun 13, 2006
MLB '06: The Show Sports 8.3 Mar 1, 2006
MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge Racing 8.3 Feb 27, 2006
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Fighting 8.3 Feb 10, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo Shooter 8.3 Nov 7, 2005
Mega Man Powered Up Action 8.2 Mar 14, 2006
Every Extend Extra Shooter 8.1 Nov 9, 2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Action 8.1 Nov 3, 2006
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover Fighting 8.1 Aug 25, 2006
Gradius Collection Shooter 8.1 Jun 2, 2006
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 Shooter 8.0 Nov 7, 2006
Gun Showdown Shooter 8.0 Oct 20, 2006
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded Action Compilation 8.0 Oct 18, 2006
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Sports 8.0 Oct 10, 2006
NBA '07 Sports 8.0 Sep 21, 2006
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Action 8.0 Sep 12, 2006
Madden NFL 07 Sports 8.0 Aug 22, 2006
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X Action 8.0 Jan 31, 2006
Ultimate Block Party Puzzle 8.0 Dec 23, 2005
NBA Street Showdown Sports 8.0 Apr 27, 2005
MLB Sports 8.0 Apr 15, 2005
Twisted Metal: Head-On Racing Shooter 8.0 Mar 18, 2005
Er, there are a lot of doubles in there. Taking those out, the games I'm actually interested in are:

WipEout Pure
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Lumines II
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
LocoRoco
Daxter
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins
Lumines
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Burnout Legends
Gitaroo Man Lives!
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel Adventure (didn't even know this existed O_o)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Mega Man Powered Up
Every Extend Extra
Gradius Collection
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

Most of them look like rentals for the most part, though.

Yeah, I just got them from IGN; all of those games you want to play seem to be or are really awesome games.

[KWarp]

I don't like shooters, fighters, or sports games. Clearly the PSP isn't for me.

...I want Loco Roco. :(

[Atomicfog]

I don't like shooters, fighters, or sports games. Clearly the PSP isn't for me.

...I want Loco Roco. :(

Feminine? Though I can understand not caring about sports games, but ditching shooters and fighters?woMan...

[Bahamut]

Also, a lot of the PSP games can be found for discounted prices now. Megaman Powered Up & Maverick Hunter X (I have this one) for $20, and X-Men Legends II, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Capcom Classics Remixed and Gradius Collection for $10, all at the Toys 'R Us clearance now.

[SilverStar]

I don't like shooters, fighters, or sports games. Clearly the PSP isn't for me.

...I want Loco Roco. :(

Don't forget the Megaman games, and maybe E^3. Aside from that.. nope, nothing on that list I'm interested in, either.

[Bahamut]

So, I finally bought some PSP games - caught X-Men Legends II, the Gradius Collection, and Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth for $40 total. The best part? I paid not a dime since I have a $100 gift card to Toys 'R Us from my XBox 360 purchase. Puts me up to 6 PSP games and hopefully counting.

[Evilhead]

I wouldn't really say there's a TON of awesome games for the PSP. There are a few that caught my eye, but I sold mine a long time ago, heh.

[Big List]


Not to be a jerk or anything, but almost all of those games are either ports or nearly the same as their PS2 counterpart. It might be a good game, but when I can play it on my TV instead of on a handheld and get the exact same experience, I'd rather do that.

In all honesty, most people play their handhelds at home, including myself. I'm not buying a PSP for a remake of GTA or Tekken when I can play something superior.

Why are you playing a handheld at home? Granted, I've played my PSP and DS a few times at my house, especially when I was into animal crossing, but the whole point of a portable system is to be able to play it anywhere. For people who like the franchises on the PS2, playing a sequel, port, or new version of their favorite games on the go is the draw of the PSP library.

[JoeFu]

*Insert Battery life Joke*

Anyways, I kinda want one just for a few games. I really want to try MGS:PO though.

[Bahamut]

I actually play my handhelds on my bed usually. It doesn't really compel me to play my games on the go, although I can see younger kids loving them for the portable gaming. My traveling habits just doesn't lend to portable gaming very well.

[JoeFu]

Car rides and my bed is where I play my handhelds.

I lose so much sleep because of my handheld.

[Evilhead]

I actually play my handhelds on my bed usually. It doesn't really compel me to play my games on the go, although I can see younger kids loving them for the portable gaming. My traveling habits just doesn't lend to portable gaming very well.

I blame the lack of public transport in America. I occasionally play in bed, but usually I'll just play my consoles when I'm at home. But a DS or PSP makes an hour long train ride seem like 15 minutes. At the doctor's office waiting for your appointment? Same deal. If I go camping or on a weekend trip I bring it along for any unexpected times of boredom. I even bring it to work for a little gaming during my down time. Using a portable system exclusively at home seems rather pointless to me.

[Bahamut]

I actually play my handhelds on my bed usually. It doesn't really compel me to play my games on the go, although I can see younger kids loving them for the portable gaming. My traveling habits just doesn't lend to portable gaming very well.

I blame the lack of public transport in America. I occasionally play in bed, but usually I'll just play my consoles when I'm at home. But a DS or PSP makes an hour long train ride seem like 15 minutes. At the doctor's office waiting for your appointment? Same deal. If I go camping or on a weekend trip I bring it along for any unexpected times of boredom. I even bring it to work for a little gaming during my down time. Using a portable system exclusively at home seems rather pointless to me.

Oh I agree, my friend holding my PSP at the moment uses it all the time because he has to take the subway to get into Manhattan a lot. My greatest usage of a portable is waiting at a damn airport for several hours for my flight. It's just that it's hard to get actual portable usage out of it when you spend most of your time couped up studying.

Also, I like the convenience of being able to play on my bed with a handheld. For such relatively small space of my dorm room, it just feels nicer.

[Bobwillis]

Why are you playing a handheld at home?

When I leave the house it's to do something productive, usually. I drive, as well.

[Bahamut]

So, there are rumors (just that) about a 60 GB PSP update. Thoughts?

[JoeFu]

$$$$$

[Bahamut]

Of course it'll be a little more money (or possibly the same price point) but would it be worth it?

[Baleshadow]

Also, a lot of the PSP games can be found for discounted prices now. Megaman Powered Up & Maverick Hunter X (I have this one) for $20, and X-Men Legends II, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Capcom Classics Remixed and Gradius Collection for $10, all at the Toys 'R Us clearance now.

Do you know when this sale ends? I couldn't find any information on their website.

[Bahamut]

Do you know when this sale ends? I couldn't find any information on their website.

Whenever they run out of games - it's a clearance. If you want a heads up in the future, check http://www.cheapassgamer.com - likely almost all the Toys 'R Us stores are ransacked by now.

[Gollgagh]

I went out and got Portable Ops yesterday.

'tis awesomeness.

[Bahamut]

Fuck...so my friend upgraded the firmware to 2.80 without realizing it. Anyone know
how to get 3.02OE to work?

[Gollgagh]

There should be a 2.8 downgrader floating around pspupdates somewhere.

[Bahamut]

There should be a 2.8 downgrader floating around pspupdates somewhere.


I found info on how to do it while browsing http://forums.maxconsole.net. Thanks though!

I'm actually psyched for when my friend will get a PSP of his own, so I can get my PSP back and we can get some nice multiplayer fun. There are quite a lot of nice games for it now worth playing, and the PS1 emulation is just icing on the cake.

He bought Portable Ops too, so I'm going to have to too (besides, if it sells well we're supposed to get another PSP MGS) - I've been hearing nothing but good things about that game.

[Gollgagh]

I've been hearing nothing but good things about that game.



Yup, I'm gonna have to concur with that sentiment.

[Bahamut]

So, I was just looking around Amazon.com for some of the rarer PSP games...wow, some of these PSP games are pretty cheap now. I just snagged Me and My Katamari for $20, and Guiaroo Man Lives! for $35. A lot of the good games are $20 or less right now, which is a pretty damn good deal.

It's a great time to snag a PSP if you're on the sidelines.

[pwb]

PSP has the best library ever. Seriously.

[Gollgagh]

break in 2 months.

ur doing it wrong

[Bahamut]

Damn...I found out my friend upgraded to 2.81, not 2.80. I'm fuxx0red for a while. I have time I guess.

Buying PSP games doesn't look too bad though.

[Brim]

All this emulation and expanding PSP library is drawing me closer to the PSP.
But I'm gonna have to hold out until there's another price drop, or I get more money, or something else totally awesome lures me in.

[Yellow 13]

Wow, this is going to take some getting used to (First time visiting since the grand board change from hell)

I bought myself a PSP just the other day with some christmas money as a way of rewarding myself for surviving this hellish season down at the photo lab I work at.

I was a little depressed to find it had a stuck pixel (Blue) in the bottom right corner, but it's really only noticable if I intently look at it.

Other than that, I already have a couple games since my dad had bought himself a PSP a few months ago and I'm quite happy with it.

My current collection
- Ace Combat X
- Metal Gear AC!D
- Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
- WRC World Rally Championship

I'm gonna buy Me and My Katamari once I get my comission check next week.

[WesPip]

^
Warning!
Not as awesome as the other two Katamaris.
Still pretty decent, plus it's nice to have it portable. But don't expect the same quality of game. I find the lack of a second joystick hurts it more than one might hope.

[Gollgagh]

How is ACX?

[JoeFu]

Wow, Balthier is going to be in the FFT update on the PSP...

http://img106.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=21222_viploader396284_122_417lo.jpg

http://img23.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=21227_viploader396285_122_358lo.jpg

Also... Dark knight looks cool kinda...

Also. FF1 and FF2 are being "enhanced" for the PSP... the game looks the same with new spites.

http://img11.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=03668_iup316820_122_382lo.jpg

lol gg square enix... at least try with the ports. I think its the freaking GBA game with updates sprites.

[Bahamut]

Ha, that FF1 & 2 port news is good for me, since I avoided buying their previous ports!

And at least they put the Dark Knight class - I've been wanting to be a Dark Knight in the original with their massive life leech :( .

[The Damned]

OK, this game (http://kotaku.com/gaming/sega/sega-reveals-psp-crush-230886.php) looks pretty cool. A really interesting concept, and it looks like they pulled it off. Watch the video. Watch it a few times, actually. I was a little confused the first time, but it makes sense when you realize what's happening.

[XCloud419]

OK, this game (http://kotaku.com/gaming/sega/sega-reveals-psp-crush-230886.php) looks pretty cool. A really interesting concept, and it looks like they pulled it off. Watch the video. Watch it a few times, actually. I was a little confused the first time, but it makes sense when you realize what's happening.

That game does look pretty interesting, how the guy moves from his main platform onto the background. I might...download it lol

[JoeFu]

little bizzump


Interest in PSP rising... They are releasing a CV:SOTN and Rondo of Blood package with a Rondo of Blood remake and originial and its not the SNES Dracula X.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156904

[The Coop]

little bizzump


Interest in PSP rising... They are releasing a CV:SOTN and Rondo of Blood package with a Rondo of Blood remake and originial and its not the SNES Dracula X.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156904

I'll see your link, and raise you this one...

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

The entire first stage being played in the 3D version.

[JoeFu]

I think the video was on the 1up page, but I really don't care. I don't like the look of the 2.5D remake. The original looks soooooo much better.

[Bahamut]

Damn...can't wait till this comes out.

[Voltaire Adams]

Why are you playing a handheld at home? Granted, I've played my PSP and DS a few times at my house, especially when I was into animal crossing, but the whole point of a portable system is to be able to play it anywhere. For people who like the franchises on the PS2, playing a sequel, port, or new version of their favorite games on the go is the draw of the PSP library.

I really just felt I should point out here...you say the point of a PSP is to be able to play it anywhere. Well wouldn't my house be a place considered to be in the category of "Anywhere"?

[Bahamut]

Time to revive the PSP thread! I got another PSP now and played a little Mega Man Powered Up, that game is pretty good from what I played so far. I can't wait to downgrade my firmware as soon as my USB cable comes it :)

[Groovemaster303]

Playing FF7 and SOTN on the go is pretty damn awesome.
just finished FF7 though so thinking of going onto FF9 now.

Anyone else enjoying the 480x272 video hack?. watching the new series of 24 is wicked on psp :p

[Bahamut]

I just downgraded my PSP to 1.50 and upgraded it to 3.10 OE-A...holy shit I was so nervous about the PSP bricking several times. It worked out all fine though so I have to say, I'm really happy at what the homebrew scene is pushing out. I'll still be buying PSP games, but damn, the homebrew available is getting better and better.

[Groovemaster303]

Yeah even though i've downgraded several of my mates psp's everytime i keep thinking please don't brick, please don't brick.
i think it's fairly safe as long as your careful.

The homebrew scene is wicked for the psp with the PSone emu running amazing and other great emu's such as the Neo Geo, Capcom CPS1+2 and Yoyofr's Snes TYL things are great. who needs to buy official psp games with emulators that run as good as this.

[Leon K.]

yeah, I need a laptop so Im selling my psp. Selling it for 150 with Valkryie Profile, Sin City Movie, Lumines, Burnout, and Metal Gear Solid PO. Anyone interested?

[Bahamut]

yeah, I need a laptop so Im selling my psp. Selling it for 150 with Valkryie Profile, Sin City Movie, Lumines, Burnout, and Metal Gear Solid PO. Anyone interested?

Why couldn't you have offered this two weeks ago? I would've bought it in a heartbeat :sad:

[ifirit]

I really like the PSP's internet capability. In fact, I'm posting from my PSP right now. That's pretty sweet!

[Bahamut]

So I've been playing Gitaroo Man Lives!...damn is that game fun but frustratingly hard.

[Bahamut]

Bump - this is big news.

Big Best Buy clearance on games on Monday - better get there in the morning, because games like Valkyrie Profile for the PSP are going to hit $1.99. The list of clearanced games is supposedly 12 pages long.

[DragonFireKai]

yeah, I need a laptop so Im selling my psp. Selling it for 150 with Valkryie Profile, Sin City Movie, Lumines, Burnout, and Metal Gear Solid PO. Anyone interested?


Yeah, I am. PM with the details.

[sgx]

Man, I got Midnight Club III through goozex.com and my psp keeps freezing when I am trying to create my save profile. The UMD looks like it is in perfect condition....can anyone think of any reason it would do this? Might have to return it as defective...

[Citris]

Bump - this is big news.

Big Best Buy clearance on games on Monday - better get there in the morning, because games like Valkyrie Profile for the PSP are going to hit $1.99. The list of clearanced games is supposedly 12 pages long.

Do you have a source for the list?

[Bahamut]

Do you have a source for the list?

All I can say is, check cheapassgamer.com. The deal got reported on Gamespot supposedly though, so now it's going to be fucked. Your best bet is to buy the games you want asap and then come back later in the week for the pricematching with the clearance.

Edit: Posting a new thread for it

[Bahamut]

Bump - what do you all think about the PSP2: http://www.gametab.com/news/840378/

Sounds like they're getting ready to fix all the hardware quirks with it, excepting the shitty analog nub.

[CIaude]

Playing through The Warriors PSP port. My god, why couldn't they have made this sooner?! A definate must have 9.95858693/10!!!!1!!1!! ^_^ kekeke

[Razumen]

Bump - what do you all think about the PSP2: http://www.gametab.com/news/840378/

Sounds like they're getting ready to fix all the hardware quirks with it, excepting the shitty analog nub.

I'm no expert on the engineering aspect of product design, but I think that an analog stick that could pop up for game-play, and then be pressed back down when you're done would be totally doable and offer a more free and natural range of movement. Even if you forget to press it back down it certainly wouldn't be as bad as forgetting to replace the stylus in the DS.

[sgx]

Yay, new God of War for PSP!

Time to get back to playing GOW2...

[CIaude]

Oh my god... Chili Con Carnage just might be the greatest game ever made.

[Bigfoot]

PSP Core Pack price drop down to $169.99.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/02/psp-price-drop-core-pack-down-to-169-99-tomorrow/



All I can say is it's about time.

[Bahamut]

PSP Core Pack price drop down to $169.99.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/02/psp-price-drop-core-pack-down-to-169-99-tomorrow/



All I can say is it's about time.

All I can say is fuck you Sony again. They dropped the PS2 price not 1 month after I bought it, and they drop the PSP price of the pack I bought not 1 month after I bought one again. They sure know how to rape me like Nintendo.

[The Coop]

All I can say is fuck you Sony again. They dropped the PS2 price not 1 month after I bought it, and they drop the PSP price of the pack I bought not 1 month after I bought one again. They sure know how to rape me like Nintendo.

With their PSPP?

[kidThunder]

All I can say is fuck you Sony again. They dropped the PS2 price not 1 month after I bought it, and they drop the PSP price of the pack I bought not 1 month after I bought one again. They sure know how to rape me like Nintendo.
I agree with Bahamut...Screw you SONY...They got a lot of nerve of rippin' folks off and stuff like that...that's probably why it wasn't too much rave with PS3 after the price announcement of that. and along with that, who the heck wants to buy a system with nothing but PS2/PS3 imports? I rather keep focus on the DS instead.

My suggestion: if you're on myspace and if you add Sega Game Gear, they will comment on you saying "F**k the PSP!"

[atmuh]

I agree with Bahamut...Screw you SONY...They got a lot of nerve of rippin' folks off and stuff like that...that's probably why it wasn't too much rave with PS3 after the price announcement of that. and along with that, who the heck wants to buy a system with nothing but PS2/PS3 imports? I rather keep focus on the DS instead.

My suggestion: if you're on myspace and if you add Sega Game Gear, they will comment on you saying "F**k the PSP!"

uhhhh idiot you can play snes genesis psx and many other games on a psp
seriously that makes it the best system ever, which reminds me i gotta get me one of those
I guess I'll get one for like $60 off some customer trying to trade one in one of these days

[Leon K.]

Still sellin mah psp... If anyones interested, 5 games, PSP, Case, 120 bucks, Burnout, Valkyrie Profile, Sin City Movie, Lumines, Capcom Puzzle Collection.

Email meh at XzosiriszX@gmail.com

[LegendarySword]

Daxter is $20 at the ToysRUs site. Free shipping. It was $21.64 for me after all was said and done.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2309110&cp

LocoRoco is $14.90 for the English/Chinese version at Play-Asia.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bl-49-en-70-1eco.html

[Broken]

Parapa is back!
I haven't played this game in ages. I'd love to see a good port of it.
link (http://www.gamespot.com/psp/puzzle/parappatherapper/news.html?page=1&sid=6170916&tag=top_stories;title;8)

[sgx]

Puzzle Quest is pretty damn awesome BTW.

[Bahamut]

Puzzle Quest is pretty damn awesome BTW.

Every time I see that game, I get tempted to buy it - maybe I'll buy it on my birthday.

[Evilhead]

I've been playing After Burner: Black Falcon a lot lately... Maybe I'm biased because I've been an After Burner fan since I was like... 8, but it's a really fun fast paced shooter. People might be turned off because it's basically a rail shooter and there isn't too much variation in the gameplay, but if you like arcade action it can't be beat. I'm having a lot of fun with this one.

Gameplay vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHTgOylMoB0

[atmuh]

my brother just got a psp and we got 3.10 oe-a running on it

greatest
thing
ever

[Jaswald]

my brother just got a psp and we got 3.10 oe-a running on it

greatest
thing
ever

I have 3.40 oe-a... Is there any advantage to older versions of things? Like I know a few people have told me the second to last version of snes9x is faster, but I don't know...

[atmuh]

I have 3.40 oe-a... Is there any advantage to older versions of things? Like I know a few people have told me the second to last version of snes9x is faster, but I don't know...

i read somewhere that some psx games dont work on 3.40 oe-a but have no idea if its actually true

when a new custom one is released ill probably get that

[The Damned]

PSP Lite. That is all.

[Bigfoot]

That bundle for the silver one sounds like a pretty good deal.

What was it again?

Daxter, Family Guy, 1gig stick, and a "PSP Lite" for $199?

[eternal Zero]

That's a pretty solid bundle right there.

Also: Puzzle Quest = the win. Even though I have it on the DS, I'm pretty sure it's the same goodness.

[atmuh]

seriously a psp is the best handheld ever everyone should get one
but it is only good once the custom firmware is installed

ive been playing gitaroo man lives, castlevania sotn, and parappa the rapper
oh yeah and golden sun and mega man zero which looks GREAT on the psp screen

and a lot more

id recommend just getting the psp a copy of lumines (so it can be hacked) and a 2 gig memory stick
thats all you will ever need

[Bahamut]

That's a pretty solid bundle right there.

Also: Puzzle Quest = the win. Even though I have it on the DS, I'm pretty sure it's the same goodness.


Is there any difference between the PSP and DS Puzzle Quest?

[atmuh]

i have the psp one but not the ds one i cant see there being any differences except maybe in the ds one there is touch control during puzzles?

[Wizards Bane]

Any sign of a price drop in the near future?
That's gonna be the same story as the PS3, NEVER.

[atmuh]

That's gonna be the same story as the PS3, NEVER.

you mean that thing that just had a price drop?

[Ero Elohim]

seriously a psp is the best handheld ever everyone should get one
but it is only good once the custom firmware is installed

ive been playing gitaroo man lives, castlevania sotn, and parappa the rapper
oh yeah and golden sun and mega man zero which looks GREAT on the psp screen

and a lot more

id recommend just getting the psp a copy of lumines (so it can be hacked) and a 2 gig memory stick
thats all you will ever need

Which still comes off as the biggest irony in the gaming industry to me. The biggest reason to own a PSP is to play other companies' games on it.

I'd be interested to know the attach rate for PSP sales. That is, how much software is sold compared to hardware. Would be a nice to compare to the DS and see how many of those PSPs are likely hacked and have emulation running.

[atmuh]

Which still comes off as the biggest irony in the gaming industry to me. The biggest reason to own a PSP is to play other companies' games on it.

I'd be interested to know the attach rate for PSP sales. That is, how much software is sold compared to hardware. Would be a nice to compare to the DS and see how many of those PSPs are likely hacked and have emulation running.

well i play a lot of psp games on it
i just dont buy them

[Wizards Bane]

you mean that thing that just had a price drop?
You fail to realize that it took two months of the publics' bitching and moaning so if you really think about it they would have never changed the price until their console finally got old and they made a PS4 and even then I really don't see the price dropping on that either until what was said before the getting old and making a PS4 part.

[atmuh]

maybe sony just wanted to wait a little longer because in history that is one the fastest (is it the fastest?) console price drops
and it might drop within a year again due to decreasing costs of blu ray and crap
so basically you got no clue what you are talking about

[Evilhead]

Disgaea PSP rules. I mean, it's pretty much the same game with some extras, but talk about a great time waster. The NA release should be out by the end of the year, but I'm enjoying the Japanese version since I'm impatient. I hear the US release will have multiplayer, but that might be kind of scary with all of the maniacs out there.

[Bahamut]

I've found the recent trend towards online multiplayer in handheld RPGs strange (excepting Pokemon) - does it even work well in general?

And why is there tangential PS3 talk here :???: ?

[atmuh]

I've found the recent trend towards online multiplayer in handheld RPGs strange (excepting Pokemon) - does it even work well in general?

And why is there tangential PS3 talk here :???: ?

some online handhelds are fun
im gonna get into untold legends 2 i think

[The Damned]

Uhm... wow. This one fell behind.

Bumping so no one comes in and makes a new one.

Also... uh... anything new happening in the PSP? I think there's a God Of War game for it now.

[Gollgagh]

Crisis Core is pretty awesome.

[atmuh]

just obtained the new battlefront
gonna give it a go

[UnforgivingEdges]

Uhm... wow. This one fell behind.

Bumping so no one comes in and makes a new one.

Also... uh... anything new happening in the PSP? I think there's a God Of War game for it now.

GoW isn't out yet, not til March 08.

Right now everyone should be playing Jeanne d'Arc (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177044), which is the best SRPG since FFT. And speaking of FFT, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War or the Lions (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195555) comes out next Tuesday. If it's not the most beautiful thing I've seen in 10 years, beauty doesn't exist.

A brief snapshot of what the new version contains:

-Brand new animated cutscenes, with voice acting
-Two new jobs: Onion Knight and Dark Knight
-Two new characters: Lusa (from FFTA) and Balthier (from FF12)

And there's more. FFT GOTY PSP? Depends on how Silent Hill Origins fares, but it's making a strong case.

[Kenobio]

Anyone here have a PSP Slim? I'm curious to know how much better the load times are.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Anyone here have a PSP Slim? I'm curious to know how much better the load times are.

I do but I have nothing to compare it to since I never had the old PSP. One thing is for sure: being able to play on your TV rocks.

[Jaswald]

I want a PSP Slim, and it's crossed my mind to trade in my old one but it's not worth it. Also, I'm going to pick up War of the Lions next Wednesday because I have a half-day at school.

[Citris]

That PSP slim and Daxter pack look mighty tempting. I just wish I had $200...

[Kenobio]

I want a PSP Slim, and it's crossed my mind to trade in my old one but it's not worth it. Also, I'm going to pick up War of the Lions next Wednesday because I have a half-day at school.

Yeah, I've been thinking of trading mine in for a PSP Slim as well. Being able to play on a tv sounds pretty cool, but also something that I'd probably quit doing after a while as the novelty wore off. Anyway, I'm super-hyped for War of the Lions as I've been wanting to replay Tactics for a while now and I've been listening to the original soundtrack a lot lately. Hopefully I'll have Phantom Hourglass beaten by then.

[UnforgivingEdges]

That PSP slim and Daxter pack look mighty tempting. I just wish I had $200...

I said that a couple weeks ago when it first came out, and lo and behold, I magically found $200 waiting to be spent (but probably shouldn't have been). Still, I'm very happy with it. The PSP has a far higher "sexy" factor than the DS.

[The Damned]

And with all those SNES and Genesis roms you'll be playing on it, it will be even sexier!

[atmuh]

And with all those SNES and Genesis roms you'll be playing on it, it will be even sexier!

no
slim doesnt support 1.5 kernel
all that could be installed is custom firmware to support iso running/psx games
no homebrew at all

aka psp fat reigns king

[atmuh]

rondo of blooooooood

[Fritz the Cat]

no
slim doesnt support 1.5 kernel
all that could be installed is custom firmware to support iso running/psx games
no homebrew at all

...for the week or so it takes someone to find a way around it...

[atmuh]

yeah they already have apparently

[Fritz the Cat]

Little buggers are like terriers, aint they?

[ifirit]

I said that a couple weeks ago when it first came out, and lo and behold, I magically found $200 waiting to be spent (but probably shouldn't have been). Still, I'm very happy with it. The PSP has a far higher "sexy" factor than the DS.
That's what I've been trying to say for almost a year now. PSP is the sexy gamer's portable.

By the way, Phthisis, will you be picking up Silent Hill 0rigins on Nov. 6?

Also, why has nobody mentioned MGSPO+?! Or the second MGS digital comic? Or Dead Head Fred?! Or Silent Hill 0rigins!? Did I mention that Silent Hill 0rigins is coming out?

Sincerely,
Silent Hill 0rigins

[atmuh]

or how about dracula x which i mentioned but i guess no one cares about

[Arek the Absolute]

getting it tomorrow shut your mouth i care

[atmuh]

i kinda dont like how its new super mario brosish
it feels slow

[UnforgivingEdges]

That's what I've been trying to say for almost a year now. PSP is the sexy gamer's portable.

By the way, Phthisis, will you be picking up Silent Hill 0rigins on Nov. 6?

Also, why has nobody mentioned MGSPO+?! Or the second MGS digital comic? Or Dead Head Fred?! Or Silent Hill 0rigins!? Did I mention that Silent Hill 0rigins is coming out?

Sincerely,
Silent Hill 0rigins

Of course. It's only the reason I bought my PSP this year once the slim came out. I'm super excited. I played it at both E3 and E for All this year, but I only gave it a cursory demo because I'm trying not to spoil it.

[A-RoN]

i kinda dont like how its new super mario brosish
it feels slow

Especially with 2D games that were supped up. Astonishia Story was good, but the loading times for spells and arrow hits and benign squash animations for mice and scorpions were terrible.

Also, downgrading should NEVER EVER be done unless you do LOTS of research first. That's probably been covered already.

[atmuh]

Also, downgrading should NEVER EVER be done unless you do LOTS of research first. That's probably been covered already.

you look on a couple of forums and get full tutorials
takes 10 minutes to figure it out and 20 minutes to downgrade/upgrade to custom firmware unless youre an idiot

ive done this to like 4 psps already

[A-RoN]

ive done this to like 4 psps already

It may work for you, but with electronics, sadly, I have to get burned before I downgrade anything besides a computer.

[The Pezman]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/070605.jpg

[Gollgagh]

vgcats

pfffffff


It may work for you, but with electronics, sadly, I have to get burned before I downgrade anything besides a computer.

I can help you, if you'd like. I have about 5 or 6 PSP's under my belt both online and off and not a one has been bricked.

Well, my personal PSP was semi bricked once, but that got fixed promptly.

[Critical Hit]

How much experience do you guys have with the psp slims? ..or is it pretty much the same as the phats? I just got a slim last week and am looking to get some emulation going on mine, although from what I've read on various forums is that to get ANYTHING started on the slim, I need to do the pandora battery, which apparently requires a psp phat... or at least a psp phat battery..? Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to somewhere else entirely for that matter. :razz:

[Hawkwing]

I just bought the slim yesterday, first PSP i've owned. The people at EB...sorry GameStop said the slim one has a faster cache, so less lag. And i didnt need to do anything to get FFT to start playing.

[atmuh]

How much experience do you guys have with the psp slims? ..or is it pretty much the same as the phats? I just got a slim last week and am looking to get some emulation going on mine, although from what I've read on various forums is that to get ANYTHING started on the slim, I need to do the pandora battery, which apparently requires a psp phat... or at least a psp phat battery..? Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to somewhere else entirely for that matter. :razz:

you need a psp fat and to make a pandoras battery with it
i have never made a pandoras battery but it sounds like a bit of work, especially since you need a whole other psp to do it

thats pretty much why id never buy a slim

you can reduce lag much better on a fat with custom firmware installed because you can always have the processor running at 333MHz instead of running at sonys default settings

[UnforgivingEdges]

I just bought the slim yesterday, first PSP i've owned. The people at EB...sorry GameStop said the slim one has a faster cache, so less lag. And i didnt need to do anything to get FFT to start playing.

There's also an option somewhere in the settings that allows you to reduce disc spinning by caching more data, so if you want longer battery life, turn that on.

[Shining Mirage]

There's also an option somewhere in the settings that allows you to reduce disc spinning by caching more data, so if you want longer battery life, turn that on.

Adding to what was said,

Settings--->System Settings--->UMD Cache.

Please turn that on.

[Terial]

I just bought the slim yesterday, first PSP i've owned. The people at EB...sorry GameStop said the slim one has a faster cache, so less lag. And i didnt need to do anything to get FFT to start playing.

lmao. Gamestop workers really know nothing. Having a bigger cache just means it reads from the disk less often. Has nothing to do with lag, as lag comes from poor programming or not enough system resources. I have a PSP phat and a Crisis Core slim, nothing fixes the lag in FFT, I've tried everything.

[Gollgagh]

http://www.ocremix.org/forums/images/avatars/games/snk/kofart_shermie1.gif

aaaaa now you're an Evilhead

[Shining Mirage]

aaaaa now you're an Evilhead

:-P Don't you start. There were no avatars of Dudley, so this is gonna have to do.

So now, along with my ranking, I have moved up from Moggie to Evilhead.

[Critical Hit]

you need a psp fat and to make a pandoras battery with it
i have never made a pandoras battery but it sounds like a bit of work, especially since you need a whole other psp to do it

thats pretty much why id never buy a slim

you can reduce lag much better on a fat with custom firmware installed because you can always have the processor running at 333MHz instead of running at sonys default settings

Yeah, that's what I had read previously before getting one myself, but in the end after looking for phats around town and online for good prices, I just settled on a slim anyway. At any rate, I think I should be able to find someone I know well enough to let me tamper with their system :twisted:....only after copious amounts of research before hand though..(of course)

[atmuh]

Yeah, that's what I had read previously before getting one myself, but in the end after looking for phats around town and online for good prices, I just settled on a slim anyway. At any rate, I think I should be able to find someone I know well enough to let me tamper with their system :twisted:....only after copious amounts of research before hand though..(of course)

i could pm you every last bit of info you need
if you want

you need to have 3.60 firmware btw

[Kanthos]

lmao. Gamestop workers really know nothing. Having a bigger cache just means it reads from the disk less often. Has nothing to do with lag, as lag comes from poor programming or not enough system resources. I have a PSP phat and a Crisis Core slim, nothing fixes the lag in FFT, I've tried everything.

The only load time issue I've seen in FFT so far was when a spell or attack was used for the first time in a battle. The game would go to the UMD to load the sprite data, but if the UMD wasn't spinning already, the time to start it spinning and access the right data would make the game pause a bit. Unless they made a design decision not to pre-load all spells and effects when entering a battle (i.e. figure out all that each player and each monster can do and load all the resources), then there's probably not much they can do. I suspect it works the way it does because pre-loading everything would result in much longer load times, particularly when most of the effects might not be used.

[Critical Hit]

i could pm you every last bit of info you need
if you want

you need to have 3.60 firmware btw

I've got the 3.60 firmware (it's what the system came with), so that's fine. And yeah, I'll take you up on that offer when I secure a fat psp, thanks I appreciate it.

[Culturekoi]

i could pm you every last bit of info you need
if you want

you need to have 3.60 firmware btw


Um... If you're gonna be PMin'g people anywho, perhaps you can send me a copy of that info? Also, where might I get 3.60? I can only find 3.71 via sony and I don't wanna screw my PSP over.

Oh and I have a fatty (got it right after release!)

[I-n-j-i-n]

Wasn't there a new, relatively secret update of the hardware for the PSP? I think there is a loading screen and brightness comparison floating around. If it's true that the games load faster thanks to the new PSP, I'll have to start saving for it.

[Brycepops]

Where's the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 love? :(

[atmuh]

Um... If you're gonna be PMin'g people anywho, perhaps you can send me a copy of that info? Also, where might I get 3.60? I can only find 3.71 via sony and I don't wanna screw my PSP over.

Oh and I have a fatty (got it right after release!)

i hope you have 3.50 or lower...

Wasn't there a new, relatively secret update of the hardware for the PSP? I think there is a loading screen and brightness comparison floating around. If it's true that the games load faster thanks to the new PSP, I'll have to start saving for it.

ive seen comparison videos and its pretty much the same

games load really fast when you load them as isos off the memory stick and set the processor speed to 333MHz though
i have a fat one and its FAST

[Culturekoi]

i hope you have 3.50 or lower...

Well damn. I'm at .52 now. Any way I can bring it back down, or will I just have to wait for some industrious modder to come up with a way around it? I imagine if I wait on enough something new will come up anyway so I'm not stressing over it, but it's still a bother

[atmuh]

Well damn. I'm at .52 now. Any way I can bring it back down, or will I just have to wait for some industrious modder to come up with a way around it? I imagine if I wait on enough something new will come up anyway so I'm not stressing over it, but it's still a bother

im pretty sure youre screwed at least for now

[Culturekoi]

Hmm, I figured as much. Well, I'm sure someone will eventually crack this firmware, too. :/ Just a matter of patience (since I don't have the skill to do it m'self)

[FR]

Anybody play Patapon yet? Looks good but I'm not gonna do another impulse buy, got Disgaea and I don't even play it.

[atmuh]

i have patapon
it is interesting and comical but ive only played it for about 20 minutes
its only $20 though so just buy it i say

if you liked loco roco youd like it

i am also in the process of acquiring wipeout pulse and its supposed to be good but i hate pretty much everything so lets see how i like it

and i dont care if its not the best thing to say here but seriously if you have a psp and you dont have custom firmware installed on it youre an idiot

[SHADOW-XIII]

I got Patapon, it's great although not for ears :P
same PATA and PON can be painfull, I have to find music.prx at last to play my MP3 files during game ;)

[FR]

I got Patapon, it's great although not for ears :P
same PATA and PON can be painfull, I have to find music.prx at last to play my MP3 files during game ;)

So your saying the music is painful/horrible?

[SHADOW-XIII]

So your saying the music is painful/horrible?not really, but all the time the same, so after 20h it might irritate your ears ... some more break would be adviced ... still great game to play every second day (with my lovely DJ Max Portable :P )

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

So I'm gonna man up and by a PSP either today or tomorrow. Mostly because I want Crisis Core, but the idea of firmware cracking and being able to use emulators for others system greatly appeals to my senses.

Right now I'm looking at Crisis Core, Disgaea(never got to play the PS2 version), Ace Combat, Daxter(gonna come with the bundle), Star Ocean 1 and 2(they'd better come stateside), that new Kingdom Hearts game, maybe Tekken, Dissidia, Patapon(it has addicted me), and probably FFT.

What are the chances of me being able to crack this bitch? I'm assuming that this set is coming with the latest firmware, so I dunno.

[Bahamut]

Are you getting the slim? The fat one is the easy one to crack if I remember right. The slim one requires a fat one if you want to crack it, unless something has changed recently.

[Baleshadow]

Ace Combat

Stay far away from Ace Combat X. Compared to the console entries, it just feels like a cheap knockoff.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Are you getting the slim? The fat one is the easy one to crack if I remember right. The slim one requires a fat one if you want to crack it, unless something has changed recently.

Apparently the 3.60 firmware was cracked, and I think that's the latest(well until I'd update to 3.66... which I won't) that the PSP Slims in the store have. I'll have to do more searching around though.

And I guess not on Ace Combat, although I liked the idea of being able to fine tune my planes.

Ah well.

Edit: Right now I can't find any conclusive evidence that it'll be easy to crack the latest firmware, so I'll just buy the system anyway, be patient, and hope that eventually it comes.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Get Jeanne d'Arc

[FR]

I guess not on Ace Combat, although I liked the idea of being able to fine tune my planes.

Buy Ace Combat X...It's cool, fun, and probably like 20 bucks or less now.

[Necrotic]

Apparently the 3.60 firmware was cracked, and I think that's the latest(well until I'd update to 3.66... which I won't) that the PSP Slims in the store have. I'll have to do more searching around though.

And I guess not on Ace Combat, although I liked the idea of being able to fine tune my planes.

Ah well.

Edit: Right now I can't find any conclusive evidence that it'll be easy to crack the latest firmware, so I'll just buy the system anyway, be patient, and hope that eventually it comes.

The problem's not so much which version of the firmware that's on it that makes it crackable (that's not too difficult to fix), it's that you need to have to literally nab a battery from a PSP Fattie, hack it with what's called the Pandora's battery mod (involves cracking open the battery), put it in your slim, hack your slim to accept custom firmware, putting custom firmware on it (which involves multiple progressions, although that applies for the Fattie as well, it's still a time consumer), and from there you still can't get things like SNES emulation because the Slims don't accept 1.5 Homebrew.

That's what Baha means by needing a Fattie to crack your Slim.

[Bahamut]

Apparently the 3.60 firmware was cracked, and I think that's the latest(well until I'd update to 3.66... which I won't) that the PSP Slims in the store have. I'll have to do more searching around though.

And I guess not on Ace Combat, although I liked the idea of being able to fine tune my planes.

Ah well.

Edit: Right now I can't find any conclusive evidence that it'll be easy to crack the latest firmware, so I'll just buy the system anyway, be patient, and hope that eventually it comes.

Ah...its been a while since I got a hold of my PSP so I'm out of the loop (just got it back Sunday), but soon I can grab me some of my games and start playing it again.

[atmuh]

the newest custom firmware isnt 3.66 its 3.73 M33 I know because I use it
it plays everything

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Are you using a fatty and is it compatible with new games?

[atmuh]

fat but that works with slim im pretty sure
there is no psp game i cant play

[Gollgagh]

the newest custom firmware isnt 3.66 its 3.73 M33 I know because I use it
it plays everything

*errrt*, wrong.

the newest custom firmware is 3.90 M33-2

I know 'cause I use it

proof (http://www.dark-alex.org/)

[atmuh]

hey i gotta keep up with this stuff better!

[Z3120]

The only time when you need to update your firmware is when you're unable to play certain games if you're using an old one. There's this one specific game I'm trying to play, but I'm confused on how to make a pandora because I don't got a spare memory stick. Compared to the PS2 homebrew, it's a cakewalk compare to the stuff I gotta know on the PSP, lol.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Yeah I think I'll just take 5 on trying to hack it. I'll just wait 'til something comes along.

[Liontamer]

Oldie but goodie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX_3GEvF8RQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwdhg_whoKw

[The Damned]

If there was ever an example of how viral marketing can backfire, the whole "All I Want for X-Mas is a PSP" bit would be my top choice. Fail at posing, fail at thinking it through, fail at handling it once it was exposed, fail at how they carried it on, fail at everything.

Business and advertising students! If your teacher ever tells you that there is no such thing as bad publicity, tell them about this and the backlash it created. Then do the world a favor and never make another campaign like this one.

[Bahamut]

My guess is that Sony wanted it forgotten as soon as possible - I actually liked that they came out and said that they screwed up, better than their normal approach of being above all faults.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Whee! So I got my PSP Daxter pack last night along with Crisis Core.

Man, the PSP is NICE. I mean seriously, it's just so cool looking and has a pretty sleek interface. Not to mention all this functionality. WMA player, decent web browsing, hopefully support for Divx coming up alongside videos. I'm happy with this baby.

I have the 3.80 version of the firmware right now, so I guess I'll just wait to see what the homebrew crew can come up with.

Also, Crisis Core is pretty damned sweet if anyone is interested. I've only been an hour into it, but so far, impression = really good.

[Gollgagh]

Crisis Core is epic on a stick




a memory stick, if you will

[FR]

PlayStation Network Possibly Hacked (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51936)

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

So I'm trying to put some jpegs on my PSP to use as themes, but it's not reading them on the system, so I read that it accepts jpegs that are DCF2.0/exit 2.21 compliant.

What?

Edit: Nevermind, just changed the folder name and that did it. That was dumb.

[Takero]

This really doesn't have much to do with what you guy's are talking about, but I wanted to share my psp story with you guys. I currently have a psp (kind of). I've had it for two or three years now. Sometime last year, I had it in my locker at school. At the end of the day, when I was getting my stuff, I turned on my PSP to discover an unfortunate event had befallen it. The inside screen had shattered. I'm not really sure what happened, but it looked like someone threw a rock as hard as they could right at the center of it, but the top screen was completely undamaged. Now I have an almost completely worthless PSP. I was fine with that, too, until Crisis came out, and now I can hardly take it. I just want to play the newest iteration of FFVII. Is that too much to ask for?

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

That is indeed a pity, as Crisis Core is definitely a game that should not be missed. I'm STILL choked up after that ending(Zack was my favorite FFVII character after all).

On that note, I've noticed that there is a sick amount of games I wanna play for this system.

MegaMan Powered Up
Maverick Hunter X
Dracula X Chronicles
Disgaea
Patapon
Wild Arms XF
Legend of Heroes III
Jeanne d'Arc
FFT: The Lion War
Lumines II(never got to play the first one. was it any good?)

Not to mention the upcoming stuff like Dissidia, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Star Ocean First Departure and Second Evolution.

Hurray PSP.

[Culturekoi]

Hey guys, I posted on this thread a while back asking about PSP modding, specifically firmware downgrades. Just today, I decided to poke around and see what I could find, and if there's been anything recent. Sadly, I couldn't find anything that pertains to me via google but it might just be me looking in the wrong places. So I'd like to see if anyone here knows:

Has a PSP firmware downgrader been made for Firmware 3.52 or higher that does not require a pandora's battery or, ideally, much money at all? My current situation is this: PSP Firmware 3.52 (haven't updated since Dracula X Chronicles), a 2GB memory stick, no pandora's battery and, if I can at all avoid it, no inclination to obtain one. I'm sure that at this point not much will be done but I figured I'd make a last ditch effort to find out what I can and at least know if I'm going to be able to do this or not.

So, anyone have any advice or information? Or at least a place where I could get some up-to-date info? Thank you in advance.

[Z3120]

@Takero: That's really unfortunate. Perhaps you might want to check craigslist or something for some local repair services. There's one where I live who's very affordable (and cheap) and can answer questions anything PSP-related you might have. Best of luck.

@Malaki-LEGEND.sys: You might like DJ Max Portable 2 though song-wise I hear a whole bunch of people prefer the first and I would agree too but I love Ladymade (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-EZKQBlk7vI) too much. It's a Korea rhythm game similar to beatmania IIDX and DDR except with fingers, but the menus and interface are all English so it's very easy to get into. Plus, there's no region protection for PSP games so it's easy to import and play unlike the PS2.

@Culturekoi: I would recommend such sites like qj.net where you can post asking for local people around you with pandora batteries to help you.

[Gollgagh]

man, I need to get my PSP set up so I can capture vids


I want to blow some noobs away with my mad 8 button skillz

[Soma]

Crisis Core is epic on a stick




a memory stick, if you will

Yes it is, except the battery doesn't last long because it's constantly accessing off the stick.

[The Damned]

So, I bought a PSP today. April fools!

Recommend some games? HAA HAA THERE ARE NONE!

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Pretty much every game I've mentioned, as well as Daxter and Crisis Core are pretty much winners.

You guys remember how crap would get in the N64 analog sticks and they wouldn't be as smooth? It's happenin' to my PSP. Any fixes? I was thinking an air can or something.

[FR]

There is nothing you could do to fix the nub of death, I had to buy new nubs that are more comfortable to compensate.

Also, "Excellent Probably!" lol

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Bah... The one design flaw that ruined the N64 controller. It's not broken though, it just has that "grainy' feel to it.

[Gollgagh]

Yes it is, except the battery doesn't last long because it's constantly accessing off the stick.

except no

because there are no moving parts involved in reading off of the stick, whereas reading off the UMD involves spinning the motor and powering the laser and all that fun stuff in addition to actually reading the data

reading off the stick saves a great amount of power, and not only that, reads it cosiderably faster


Why do you think people want to go to solid-state hard drives?

[UnforgivingEdges]

So, I bought a PSP today. April fools!

Recommend some games? HAA HAA THERE ARE NONE!

Maverick Hunter X
Mega Man Powered Up
Final fantasy Tactics
Jeanne d'Arc
God of War

Start with those. More than enough gaming goodness.

[Z3120]

Yes it is, except the battery doesn't last long because it's constantly accessing off the stick.

Like Gollgagh said, battery life is conserved even more by only having to read off the memory stick. You could do an experiment yourself to see but your charges to waste. Also, custom firmware and being able to underclock your PSP depending on what tasks you're doing helps too. Chrono Cross ran pretty nice for me at 75 mhz, and I easily got a good 10 hours on my battery running my videos and PSX Eboots at no higher than 100 mhz in XMB.

[Soma]

Like Gollgagh said, battery life is conserved even more by only having to read off the memory stick. You could do an experiment yourself to see but your charges to waste. Also, custom firmware and being able to underclock your PSP depending on what tasks you're doing helps too. Chrono Cross ran pretty nice for me at 75 mhz, and I easily got a good 10 hours on my battery running my videos and PSX Eboots at no higher than 100 mhz in XMB.

Thanks for correcting me, perhaps my psp battery is just dying. i can only play crisis core for about 3 hours. That sounds low to me, especially on lowest brightness settings.

I got God of War CoO and Patapon recently. Patapon isn't as awesome as i hoped it would be, but then again I only played it an hour. Why isn't Echochrome out here yet? The imports all in English, even the voice overs. my initial impressions are "YOU EVIL DEMON GAME WHY DO YOU TORMENT MY BRAIN?"

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Yeah I think I'm going for Wild Arms XF next since I need my strategy RPG fix, but man, gamestop really sucks for PSP stuff. Amazon has most of the stuff I'm looking for. And for cheap, too.

I also wanna grab those A/V output cables. Anyone try it yet?

[Dhsu]

The list of games I want to play on PSP has been growing really fast recently. I'll definitely need to get in on this at some point. After I finish my DS backlog of course...

[UnforgivingEdges]

Yeah I think I'm going for Wild Arms XF next since I need my strategy RPG fix, but man, gamestop really sucks for PSP stuff. Amazon has most of the stuff I'm looking for. And for cheap, too.

I also wanna grab those A/V output cables. Anyone try it yet?

I use them on my 32" LCD. Games look good and playing on a big screen is nice, but be warned that because the PSP only can output in 240p, you're going to get a letter boxed picture for game playback (photos and videos can go all the way to 1080 if I'm not mistaken).

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Damn, with all the cool stuff coming out for both the DS AND the PSP, handheld gaming is where it's at, gentlemen.

[Bahamut]

Handheld gaming has always been filled with the good stuff this generation.

[Z3120]

Thanks for correcting me, perhaps my psp battery is just dying. i can only play crisis core for about 3 hours. That sounds low to me, especially on lowest brightness settings.

Yeah, that's extremely low. I bought my first PSP used and the battery easily ran for 7 hours with the sound halfway up and brightness at its lowest. I got better performance when I simply underclocked the PSP every time I do certain tasks like watching videos.

By the way, where do you guys go buy official PSP batteries if you ever need a replacement? I've been stumped for some time where I could find a spare to buy.

[I-n-j-i-n]

Damn, with all the cool stuff coming out for both the DS AND the PSP, handheld gaming is where it's at, gentlemen.

DS is a given, but I'm surprised at all the original ideas coming out for the PSP. Then there's the incredible ports of Hot Shots too, from what little I played of it in the demo booth.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Post from PSP browser +1

[Soma]

Yeah, that's extremely low. I bought my first PSP used and the battery easily ran for 7 hours with the sound halfway up and brightness at its lowest. I got better performance when I simply underclocked the PSP every time I do certain tasks like watching videos.

By the way, where do you guys go buy official PSP batteries if you ever need a replacement? I've been stumped for some time where I could find a spare to buy.
I could be wrong, but I think I've seen them for sale at Bestbuy before. If they have them then most anywhere should.

[Kanthos]

Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada have them listed on their website, and I think I've seen them in EB Games as well.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

So has anyone played Ratchet and Clank for the PSP? What about that new Secret Agent Clank that's coming out?

[Zombie]

I just inherited a free PSP from a friend of mine. :< I have a couple games in mind, but what are some good, must have titles? I'll probably pick up Crisis Core and maybe Chains of Olympus.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

What kind of games are you into?

If you're into RPGs and Strategy RPGs, there are a bunch so far.

Jeanne d'Arc
Legend of Heroes III
Star Ocean 1 and 2(so far only in Japan, but damnit they're coming! >.>)
Crisis Core
Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness
Wild Arms XF
Tales of The World: Radiant mythology
Final Fantasy Tactics
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Other cool games would be stuff like

Daxter
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
God of War(looks really, REALLY good)
Patapon
Megaman Powered Up and Megaman Maverick Hunter X
Lumines
Tekken Dark Resurrection
Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles

Don't forget stuff like Secret Agent Clank, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep that are coming out later on.

[Zombie]

Thanks for the suggestions Malaki. Will check into some of those. ;-)

[ifirit]

If you guys are looking for a cool, adventure/beat-'em-up, check out Dead Head Fred. It's a really funny M-rated comedy about a guy who loses his head.

While there are still very few good adventure gameson the PSP, this is probably one that stands out in my mind. The game can be hard, sometimes unforgivably hard, but the checkpoint system is very forgiving. Plus, the power-up system that you get with the various heads that you can obtain, along with the ability to upgrade them, makes it fun.

My only gripes are the lack hints on missions and the lackluster final boss and ending. Besides, it's voiced by John C. McGinley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Cox).

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

So I grabbed Final Fantasy Tactics about a week ago, probably gonna grab either Dracula X Chronicles, Lumines or Wild ARMs XF by the end of this week.

Final Fantasy Tactics is BOSS. Of course, we already knew this, but now it's HANDHELD BOSS. Plus there are a few nifty things added such as being able to unlock Balthier as a party member as well as new classes(Onion Knight and one more I think).

For starters, the script has been totally rewritten. Don't get me wrong, it's still the same game, but the story is THAT much more enjoyable with this new "ye old" English feel. Much better than the original piss poor localization the first time around. Also, new cutscenes are pretty cool too, nice look and voice acted.

Several problems though with the port is that some of the sound effects thus far that I've heard are really off. Instead of wind blowing, you hear some kind of beep or something. Also, the frame rate goes rather slow when using special abilities of any kind. Nothing too bad to detract from the game though.

Overall: Very happy.

Also, I'm reading around that Sony is going to be introducing Skype to the PSP and possibly 3G connectivity(rumored from what I've read thus far) in the next few firmware updates.

Confirmations?

[FR]

According to Gameinfomer, The Skype headset is gonna sell for $29.99 and that Skype(and the headset) was only gonna work on the slims(Can't remember if the last part is true, I have to read the mag again). Haven't heard anything about 3G, It would be sweet if it was true.

[Gollgagh]

Skype is only going to work on the Slims anyway, so there'd be no point for it to be compatible with the phats.

[FR]

Skype is only going to work on the Slims anyway, so there'd be no point for it to be compatible with the phats.

I meant both Skype and the headset. My bad.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Good thing I got a slim then.

[Penfold]

Quick question - has anyone played Metal Gear: Portable Ops? How is it? The MG Acid games don't seem terribly exciting to me, but Portable Ops sounds like it could be interesting.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Impressions time!!!

Today's impressions are of Mega Man Powered Up and Castlevania The Dracula X Chronicles. I sure do love me some 3D side-scrolling action!

Whew anyway, so I've spent about an hour and a half with each game so far, and I've gotta say, if you loved the originals, then you're gonna think these are faptastic. I'll start with Mega Man.

It's Mega Man. It's totally remastered. It's totally awesome and now portable. So I guess that makes it portable awesome. I'm sure most of you have played the original, so we're all familiar with the story. Nothing new there. What IS new however are two new robot masters, Time Man and Oil Man(who looks like a duck), as well as multiple difficulty levels, and a choice between old-school and remastered levels. Not only that, but there's a challenge mode that gives you assorted goals and handicaps as you go through different levels and whatnot. Better yet is that you can play as all 8 robot masters! Yeah, go through all the levels and challenge levels with Cut Man, Guts Man, you name it. And just because this game is a remake doesn't mean you'll be having that much of an easier time. Let's just say there are a few surprises along the way. Not to mention a stage creator and being able to upload and download stages from players around the world on the network. Yay.

So far, the verdict is a winner.

Now on to Castlevania.

Well, it's a 3D remake of the original Rondo of Blood, as well as including the original PC Engine Rondo AND Symphony of The Night(although it DOES suck that it's the PSX version and not the Saturn version with Maria playable and two new areas... phooey). It isn't called "The Dracula X Chronicles" for nothing. As with Mega Man Powered Up, the game has been given a total makeover, including remastered music, cutscenes, voiceovers, etc. The voice acting isn't all that great thus far, but I think they made that intentional what with the piss poor dub for SoTN. At any rate, the game is(in my mind anyway) the apex of old-school Castlevania, and is definitely still fun. The coolest addition I've seen thus far is the FMV introduction, which is pretty much the intro to the original, complete with German narration, but in FMV form. Unlike Mega Man, there isn't that much of a departure from level design and difficulty(which is challenging enough as it is). Oh and I forgot to mention that both games have an auto-save function, so that should be useful for some people.

Verdict: Very nice.

Ok I've rambled on long enough. Back to playin'. I dunno if this stuff has been posted thus far in the thread, but here it is. Both games are relatively cheap at Amazon(MM was 15 while CV was 30), and I think they're worth it. Stay tuned for my impressions of Maverick Hunter X coming sometime this week.

Out.

[Brycepops]

As I said a while ago in this thread, where's the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 love? :|.

[Gollgagh]

and not the Saturn version with Maria playable and two new areas... phooey

Maria is actually playable in this, but she's a new version that's based more off of her Rondo of Blood version and not a copy of her Saturn version.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

you mean she's playable in Rondo or in Symphony? 'Cause I know she's playable in Rondo for a fact.

Also, been playing a bit more. This really is the best Castlevania I've ever played.

[FR]

you mean she's playable in Rondo or in Symphony? 'Cause I know she's playable in Rondo for a fact.

Also, been playing a bit more. This really is the best Castlevania I've ever played.

You should play Symphony and Portrait or Ruin(with Richter) if you need your Richter fix :)

Richter <3

Off topic: I was talking to some guy in guild wars and some how Castlevania came up and said he loved it so much that he got Belmont engraved in his class ring.

[Gollgagh]

you mean she's playable in Rondo or in Symphony? 'Cause I know she's playable in Rondo for a fact.

She is playable in both, and her new Symphony iteration is much like her Rondo iteration.

Raptor, Symphony is in Drac X Chronicles.

[FR]

Raptor, Symphony is in Drac X Chronicles.

I know, I own the game.

I'm not used to Richter without him being able to run, So I haven't touch the game after I beat Symphony(again). :(

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Yeah I own Portrait as well. One of my favs. But I've always been a huge fan of the old school castlevanias.

[Synchronicity]

Quick question - has anyone played Metal Gear: Portable Ops? How is it? The MG Acid games don't seem terribly exciting to me, but Portable Ops sounds like it could be interesting.

Yeah I've played Portable Ops and it is pretty neat, especially how you can recruit the enemy and make your own army and all that jazz. Pick new soldiers up at different wireless hotspots(i think you can recruit a new soldier for every new IP address you tap into).

It was a while back when I played it but I remember thinking it was a really cool concept.
Now they got Portable Ops Plus which is supposed to be bigger, badder, blah blah blah

might b worth chekin' out

[Penfold]

Yeah I've played Portable Ops and it is pretty neat, especially how you can recruit the enemy and make your own army and all that jazz. Pick new soldiers up at different wireless hotspots(i think you can recruit a new soldier for every new IP address you tap into).

It was a while back when I played it but I remember thinking it was a really cool concept.
Now they got Portable Ops Plus which is supposed to be bigger, badder, blah blah blah

might b worth chekin' out

Cool, thanks man!

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

I just created my first test stage in MM: Powered Up! Hurray!

It doesn't really work that well, being that apparently it's not a good idea to put ladders so far from eachother above a spike pit, but meh... I'll get the hang of it.

[Avatar of Justice]

I picked up a PSP last week and have been playing the hell out of Dracula X Chronicles. I'm done with the remake and am now going through Rondo of Blood. I also grabbed Jeanne D'Arc but have barely played it. Anime Joan of Arc story. I love it.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Yeah for some reason I'm enjoying the hell out of the original Rondo of Blood more than the actual remake, but it's fun playing the remake using the music from the original game. I still prefer the SNES version of Bloodlines though.

Anyway, impressions time yet again!!!

This time it's Mega Man Maverick Hunter X(Who loves ya, Penfold?), which as everyone knows by now is a 3D remake of the first Mega Man X game... Which was an awesome game to begin with.

If you're familiar with the original version of the game, then you'll be able to pick this one up and beat it relatively fast no problem. Almost all the stages are the same as their SNES counterparts save for a few details here and there, although there are several stages that are rather different entirely(won't say which), which is a pretty fresh idea. IGN says they moved around the power-up capsules around different areas this time, but it's not that hard to find 'em again. I just wonder if the hadouken is still in the game. :P

Being that I'm a weirdo, one thing that always bugged me in the original version was lack of motivation and purpose if you will. Of course they added plot in later games(like MMX4) to explain certain events in this game, but it feels that much better to have actual cutscenes and text to explain why the hell you start playing the game on that highway! >.>;.

In terms of extras, there really isn't much save for some movie that apparently explains everything(I haven't unlocked it yet) and Vile Mode(ditto on that one). Vile mode however, is supposed to be a hoot to play... Also very hard. He's able to equip different weapons before beginning a stage, shoulder cannons, leg cannons, arms cannons, etc. His mobile armor also has a machine gun in addition to the standard punch, so that makes it cooler I guess. There is one downside in my opinion to the game, and that's the control scheme. I can never seem to pull off a dash jump off a wall with the PSP buttons for some reason. I have to awkwardly change finger positions to get it to work. Somewhat annoying, but the command can be switched.

I could go on, but I'd rather keep playing. Anyway, verdict is: If you enjoyed the hell out of MMX the first time, then this will leave you feeling very satisfied. If you can't find it in a store near you, then grab it off Amazon for 15 bucks.

Happy gaming, all.

[Bahamut]

Maverick Hunter X was always one of the crown jewels of the PSP. Unfortunately, I did find even the remake a bit easy, Vile included.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

I'm actually starting to appreciate the remake for Rondo of Blood much more after having gotten through the original just now. This really is the best old-school Castlevania game I've played. It's a shame they never released it over here when it first came out in '93(I think). Oh well, at least it DID finally make it over here.

That being said, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, as well as Maverick Hunter X and Mega Man Powered Up, was worth every penny I spent on it. Really great set of games. I've already gone through it several times and I still love it.

On another note, I've managed to pull in around $1,000 for Sony via free word-of-mouth advertising just by demoing everything this sucker can do. The PSP is a seriously awesome little handheld. I salute you, Sony.

[Bahamut]

I updated my firmware last night to 3.52 M33 finally. I <3 my PSP so much now, I can play all of the PS1 games I want, and PSP games. I'm excited about the insane number of games I can play now on it.

Btw is it just me or does FFT: War of the Lions have crazy slowdown?

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

It does. I don't know why though, but it has some massive slowdown on most of the abilities. Bad porting on SE's part. After awhile it doesn't phase as much.

I won't be able to use the custom firmware on my PSP 'til someone finally comes out with a crack for the slim that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[UnforgivingEdges]

R-Type Command comes out this week. I have it pre-ordered. I think it's cool to have a sci-fi space setting for a turn-based strategy game; not enough of those.

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

I'm actually a bit skeptical of that one, but please give us some feedback on it. I'm sure it might be pretty cool(I hope anyway).

But I'm backlogged in terms of Strategy RPGs. Gotta go through Jeanne d'Arc, finish Tactics, then tackle Disgaea.

[ifirit]

No one has yet talked about Patapon in depth, which is kinda weird since the game is completely addictive. One thing that people should know about Patapon is that it isn't a rhythm game, per se; Patapon is a tactical side-scrolling adventure game with rhythm game mechanics. It's weird to issue battle commands via drumming, but just incredible fun when you start chaining combos and learning to adjust drumming patterns in beat with the music.

The key to winning most of the game is in properly equiping and arming your Patapon troops. Even if you have terrible rhythm and can't manage to pull off chains, you can usually prevail if your troops have on the best equipment available to you. Still, it's a lot more fun to keep up the rhythm and groove to the music as it progresses.

The game progresses in traditional stage format, being that each new stage is unlocked after having completed the previous one. There are three different types of stages: a hunting stage (where you gather materials by hunting animals), a mission stage (where your goal is to defeat the Zigaton army), and boss stages (where your skills are tested at the end of each chapter). Hunting and Boss stages can be repeated from the stage select screen, but Mission stages cannot be repeated after being completed.

You can also unlock new songs and commands which give you a better arsenal in combating the Zigatons, but I wish that the game could have given you more and really emphasized the strategy aspect of the game, since recognizing attack patterns and predicting enemy actions make up a good portion of the game, especially with bosses.

There are also some rhythm-based mini-games available at the home camp that will reward you for doing well. All-in-all, the game is incredible fun and has just really great music throughout. As a combat-based spiritual successor to LocoRoco, you couldn't expect less.