PSP Go is Dead

[Znip]

Unlike most people I actually bought the PSP GO at launch.
Back then I used to travel about 2 hours to and from work so having a small handheld was a plus.

It's a shame that they never really got the digital download started.. or the 'UMD conversion' for that matter..
At least now I can rip and play my own games, I still love the GO, internal storage is awesome, display is sharp and I like the design.

All these PSP GO haters.. lol.. jumping the bandwagon now and buying it because it has 'custom firmware'.

 

[person66]

I don't mind my go, although I have to agree, if it wasn't for it being hacked, I would probably never use it. Also, I just realized it recently got a scratch on the screen

 

[Chubbo1793]

I could see why they didn't sell well. That'd be a pain in the butt to use and get games. Sony needs to stop being so greedy and making proprietary parts that people have to buy from them. I probably won't ever get one because there's no need for me to.

 

[BlueStar]

From now on I guess it will be referred to in the past tense as the PSP Went.

 

[SamAsh07]

From now on I guess it will be referred to in the past tense as the PSP Went.

Lol, or PSP Go(ne)

 

[Maz7006]

the Go was doomed from the start

new design yet old hardware / it didn't appeal to everyone but its not as if it was completely doomed - or most of us here have said 'failed"

the Go failed in many aspects, expensive, limited, small value for money (kind of) , but it was the first of its kind to utilize downloadable content + safely (till recently that is the whole CFW and all), and it was a proper portable* handheld (*proper in the sense of size that is)

the UMD system isn't practical either, battery dies, costly, etc etc. But considering the level of detail of the games you are playing THROUGH a handheld then Sony more or less have done something here with the PSP - yet the GO was just at the wrong place at the wrong time

*can't wait for someone to quote this and say: SONY FANBOY!!!!*

for the record im not; im just saying, what we have here was actually quite a good handheld - would have been perfect if it had a proper library of games.

From now on I guess it will be referred to in the past tense as the PSP Went.

Lol, or PSP Go(ne)

 

[SamAsh07]

*can't wait for someone to quote this and say: SONY FANBOY!!!!*

SONY FANBOY!!!!

There I guess that'll make you happy

We should organize a world-wide global Funeral for PSP GO. (PlayStation Portable Got Owned)

 

[prowler]

Most of the people complaining about the PSP Go not being able to play UMDs obviously haven't experienced playing a game on UMD.
It's slow, battery goes down faster, loud ass noise and a pain.
Most games now have data install but why should I buy £20 8GB memory card just so I can play a game (that I also bought) faster?

 

[ZAFDeltaForce]

Hardly surprising.

Still, it would make a kick ass console when modded with custom firmware. I mean c'mon, no UMD drive and 16GB of memory? Perfect for storing 1GB games like Dissidia or The 3rd Birthday.

It's a shame they made it so damn hard to mod

 

[Guild McCommunist]

It's a shame they made it so damn hard to mod

To the contrary, people say it's quite easy to mod. Even then, I'd still get the system just for 16GB of internal storage, cheaper external storage, and the size (it's a handheld that's actually pocket-sized).

 

[Zorua]

Hardly surprising.

Still, it would make a kick ass console when modded with custom firmware. I mean c'mon, no UMD drive and 16GB of memory? Perfect for storing 1GB games like Dissidia or The 3rd Birthday.

It's a shame they made it so damn hard to mod

The 'hard to mod' story is history now.
Looks like you haven't been following the PSP scene at all.
There are many custom firmwares for it now.

 

[machomuu]

It's a shame they made it so damn hard to mod

To the contrary, people say it's quite easy to mod. Even then, I'd still get the system just for 16GB of internal storage, cheaper external storage, and the size (it's a handheld that's actually pocket-sized).

There's no such thing!

 

[altorn]

actually, my Go is actually only 2x thicker than my Ipod touch 4g. so it's quite pocket sized not like my DS Lite.

anyway, i've always thought PSPs always should go together with hacking. Go or not. lol
I've been actually playing with my Go more than my 3DS because of the fun games that came out recently.

I had a PSP2000 and Crisis core UMD, very very very slow. Data install? No thanks. Either download, or ISO.

The only problem i have is that most digital games cost as much as UMD games. What the hell? We dont pay for packaging/UMD. Why charge the same price??

But yeah, i love my go.

 

[machomuu]

Well seeing as my brother sold ours soon after launch due to lack of good games I may pick one up now that the library's bigger and better. Plus, it has FFIV the complete collection

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Apparently the Go is only being discontinued in Japan/Europe; it's still in production in the US:


Despite it being phased out in Japan (and Europe, it would seem), the PSP Go will continue to live on in North America for the time being.

After being unclear on the subject earlier this week, Sony Computer Entertainment America has issued a statement saying it will be "continuing production of PSP Go for North America." That contradicts what SCEJ said about the system's fate in Japan and what's reportedly been indicated by retailers in Europe.

It's a somewhat surprising decision -- Sony still has the PSP-3000 to keep the system afloat and the Go has been plagued since its launch in October 2009 by subpar support on PSN. The Go also carries a $70 premium over the UMD-based 3000, which retails for $129.99; after receiving an apparent price cut to $149.99 earlier this year, Sony rolled the price back to $199.99.
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[epicCreations.or]

I''ve decided to buy a PSP, but I'm left with a decision... Hmmmm... $45 for a PSP (unsure of kind), or $80 for a GO?

 

[SS4]

pff, pocket size.... Just wear cargo and a DSI XL become pocket size.

 

[Man18]

I wouldnt mind it as long as i could do it up like the psp and use the memory card to dl games

most of the argument they had is the same for nintendo handhelds. not all accessories work for all games and the dsi doesnt play gba games locally ect.

 

[Rydian]

I wouldnt mind it as long as i could do it up like the psp and use the memory card to dl games

The same games available to the 1000/2000/3000 via PSN work on the Go.

If you're talking about it being hacked, it is now (permanent CFW, too).

 

[Rock Raiyu]

I wouldnt mind it as long as i could do it up like the psp and use the memory card to dl games

The same games available to the 1000/2000/3000 via PSN work on the Go.

If you're talking about it being hacked, it is now (permanent CFW, too).

Kinda wish I hadn't bought a 3000 a few weeks ago.

Maybe I'll sell it and pick up a Go.