I was thinking about getting a PSP from gamestop for $99 because they're on sale, it would a brand new 3000 one. I don't know what firmware it would start on(guessing the newest since its a new PSP >.
How much does it cost?Well if you're going to pirate then the better choice would be PSP Go.
It would be cheaper than getting a 3000 + 16GB
Well, just like you , I waited until the very end to get a PSP...
I got mine about 6 months ago, and I don't regret it one bit.
Up until this point, my main handled gaming system was a DSiXL, so for me getting a PSP was like jumping to the next generation or something LOL...
Why get it now and not years ago, when it was hot ?
The reason is simple: It's so easy to hack these days ( you just put connect it to the PC and transfer over a couple of files and then you can instal a permanent or non permanent custom firmware ) .
Also being the PSP at the end of it's life-cycle, it means that you can find a huge back catalog of games waiting to be played.
In fact, the PSP library might be not quite as diverse as the DS one, but it's fairly decent in it's own rights.
Lot's of retro stuff that I'm loving too ( Castlevania Dracula X remake, Ghost and Ghoblins, Taito legends, Capcom Classics rearmed and so on ) and don't forget, since you are planning on modding it, there are lots of brilliant emulators out there, some better then on DS, for the higher res screen and more processing power.
I also got a 16GB pro duo, and really, the amount on content you can put on it is huge.
So I would definitely recommend to get one, since anyway you are planning on modding it. And at price point that you found it, it's really an attractive option for an handled system.
Just to comment on other replys while I was typing this, I was never too fond of the PSP GO.
Surely you got the advantage of the internal storage, effectively cutting down a considerable expense of 16GB mem stick, but in the end I'm super happy with the 3000 slightly larger screen, d-pad and buttons build and placement, and battery life.
See now thats what I was thinking, because now theres sooooo many games I wanna play(Personas, Warhammer, Rainbow Six, etc.). I also liked the fact that there was a more high res screen, but the only place I know that sells them besides online is gamestop, and I was also wondering if I get 3000 with newest firmware, would I have to buy a bunch more stuff to mod the thing? I don't wanna walk into gamestop and blow $160 on something that can't be(looked through the PSP hacking/modding F.A.Q. but couldn't tell).Before buying a 3000 hunt around other stores, i know a grocery chain here in Canada that is blowing out 2000s for $89.
Whichever one you get, they are lots of fun.
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See now thats what I was thinking, because now theres sooooo many games I wanna play(Personas, Warhammer, Rainbow Six, etc.). I also liked the fact that there was a more high res screen, but the only place I know that sells them besides online is gamestop, and I was also wondering if I get 3000 with newest firmware, would I have to buy a bunch more stuff to mod the thing? I don't wanna walk into gamestop and blow $160 on something that can't be(looked through the PSP hacking/modding F.A.Q. but couldn't tell).
I have a PSP Go and my brother has a PSP 3004. Both are good but PSP Go is more crisp and clear, also the colours look more vibrant on it. I am not a very technical person but with my observation as a gamer, I find PSP Go better. I have small hands and fingers so it's quite good in my hands.
I have a PSP Go and my brother has a PSP 3004. Both are good but PSP Go is more crisp and clear, also the colours look more vibrant on it. I am not a very technical person but with my observation as a gamer, I find PSP Go better. I have small hands and fingers so it's quite good in my hands.
I don't know, I really like the feel of the PSP 3000 d-pad, it might as well be the best d-pad out of them all for me ( xbox360, DS family, Wii CC PRO,other PSPs ) and just as good as the sixaxis one IMO.
Homebrew as in emulators homebrew or homebrew as in nobody cares much about it homebrew?Is there still an issue with some homebrew not loading properly on the internal storage?