The Sony PSP Go launched on Thursday, and judging by the early reviews opinions are mixed. On the one hand, you have a slick, more portable device with a crisp screen and new game formats. But legacy PSP owners will be dogged with some crossover issues, and most Sony PSP Go content is available through only one retail source. PC World's Matt Peckham will be handing down his own impressions of the device soon, but here are some early impressions to whet your appetite:
The Sony Playstation Portable console combines fun, function and portability because it appeals to gamers, music lovers, picture hounds and movie buffs. Knowing how to download PSP games only adds to a Playstation Portable owner's contentment with the console.
PSP Go
The PSP Go is for downloading games and you can do it the samething as the PSP 300, 200, and 100. I know that you can download a limit of games butI hear that you can download up to 5 games at a. Managing your PSP downloads is made easier with Sony's Media Go software for PC. Media Go is an update to and replacement for Media Manager. It's free and can be a useful utility for managing your PSP downloads on your PC. Find a PSP 1000 or early 2000 model if you want to download free games illegally and play them on your PSP. Otherwise, create a Playstation Network account, log in, and pay for and download the games from the Playstation Network.
The PSP Go is a sleek-looking device, which is 16 percent lighter and 35 percent smaller than its predecessor, the PSP 3000. The screen has shrunk to 3.8 inches from 4.3 inches. The Go supports Bluetooth but, most importantly, the UMD drive is gone. That means all content, including games, must be saved to the device's 16GB internal memory or a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card. The Go retails for $250, and it looks like a 16GB Memory Stick Micro card will set you back somewhere between $60 and $80.
All About Sony
If you own a big collection of UMD games for the PSP, you'll probably want to hold onto your old machine. All of those games are now stuck on your old PSP. Sony has not created a way for the old games to be read and transferred to the new UMDless PSP Go, according to Ars Technica.
On the one hand, that's to be expected when a new system comes along. But really, the PSP Go is just a refreshed system; nothing is very new about it. It has no jump ahead in graphics, no new gaming capabilities, and no substantial new features other than Bluetooth connectivity. So why not create a mechanism to transfer games?
Games aren't the only legacy problem, either. The PSP Go now has a proprietary mini-USB cable, which means any old cable just won't do. The new cable is included with the device, of course, but if you lose or break that cable a new one will set you back at least fifteen bucks. That may not be the biggest deal in the world, but it's just one more hassle that doesn't need to be there. Then there's the memory stick. The Pro duo format is gone, so transferring your old data from a legacy PSP to the new Go has to be done through a PC or PS3. Again not a big deal, but it is another hassle.
Go Games
Instead of buying games from your local video game shop, all PSP Go games must be purchased online from Sony's PlayStation Store. Early reviews are complaining about the download speeds when you buy a new game from Sony. The average time seems to be at least an hour if not two to download a title directly to the Go. The problem may be the fact that the PSP Go's wireless connectivity is 802.11b. Why Sony didn't go with faster choices like 802.11g or the newly approved 802.11n connectivity is puzzling. Another downside: no background downloads. If you're downloading a game to the Go, the device will be busy for a few hours. The alternative is to download games to your PC or PS3 and then transfer them later on.
PSP Go Feel
Reviews are mixed about how the PSP Go feels in your hands. Both CNET and Ars Technica are complaining about the positioning of the controls, but reviewers for London's Guardian and Times both love the new placement. The new analog stick is reportedly more accurate, but it is smaller and early impressions say it takes some time to get used to.
Overall, people like the new device, but some significant problems like slow download times and a closed system could be problematic for the new system. What do you say? Are you picking up a new PSP Go to call your very own?
If you can't get enough PSP Go information, check out PC World's Game On blog for posts about PSP Go games, movie transfers from Blu-Ray discs, unboxing and more.
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Unfortunately Sony's scheme to send in UMD games to give you afree voucher to download that game on a PSP GO, never happened.You'd have to see if the game is available on the PSN, and buy itthere, or else you're out of luck.
Can PSP games be played on the PSP go?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
Can you use PSP games for the PSP go?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
Does the PSP go take PSP games?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
Can a PSP go play PSP games?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
'will the PSP games work on the PSP go?
You have to download games on the PSP go because a PSP go doesn't have a umd slot. Read More
Can PSP games could be played in PSP go?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
Will you be able to play PSP game with the PSP go?
If you're asking whether you can play UMD games in PSP GO, the answer is, no you can't. There's no UMD on the PSP Go. So you can only download games and play them on the PSP GO. Read More
Do you have to download games on the PlayStation portable?
With the PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000, games can be downloaded from the PSN or played from a UMD. The PSP GO however can only download from the PSN, it has no UMD drive. Read More
How do you put umd games on psp go?
You have to download them from the PSN store Read More
Can you use PSP games in the PSP go?
If you mean PSP games on UMD, no, the PSP Go does not have a slot for UMD. Read More
Do PSP games work on PSP go systems?
no the psp go has no umd drive u download them Read More
Is PSP Go unlocked to download games?
The PSP Go does not have a UMD slot, all its games are bought and downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Read More
If you own PSP UMD games will you have to pay to download them to the PSP Go?
Yes you will. Sony was designing a program whereby people could transfer UMD games onto the PSP Go, however this has been scrapped for now. Read More
Will PSP go games be playable on PSP 3000?
for psp go games you have to download them there is no UMD slot for the games so you cant play psp go games on a psp 3000 unless your psp 3000 is chipped. Read More
Is the PSP Go compatible with the previous PSP games made for all of the PSP redesigns via umd or download?
Well, the PSP Go is totally 'UMD free'. And Sony will supposedly start places where you can convert your UMD games to the file type capable of being played on the PSP Go, and saved on the internal memory. Also you can play the downloadable games from the PSN (Playstation Network) on the PSP Go. Read More
Will the umd games work on the psp go?
no it will not because psp go has no umd slot. Read More
How do you get games for the psp go?
There is no UMD drive so you have to download them form the palystation network Read More
Can you download all your old PSP games on the PSP go?
You can't put UMD games onto a PSP GO, sadly. Only ones you've bought on the PSN can go on it. Read More
Can you use PSP games for PSP go?
no, because you have to download the games. the psp go doesn't come with a umd drive. But if you downloaded the games from PSN on you old psp you can go to account manager, downloads and there is a list of all games you bought from PSN which you can re-download at no cost. Read More
What games can you download on PSP go?
Well i read online and you go to the playstation network (psn) and can download a variety of games, and some that were originally on a umd disc for the psp. Unfortunantly, hte psp go doesnt have a umd slot or a memory card slot so all of your memory will be saved to the systems hard drive. Read More
Can games for a PSP 1001 be played on a PSP 2000?
There are no such things as 'PSP 1001' games. All UMD games work with all models of the PSP, excluding the PSP GO which has no UMD slot. Read More
Can you put PSP games onto a PSP go?
No, the PSP Go does not have a UMD drive. Read More
What is the difference between a PSP go and a PSP?
The main difference is that the Psp Go and insert the regular UMD game disc meaning you have to download all your games on the your memory stick, while on the other hand a regular psp is capable of operating the UMD disc. I hope this helped. Read More
How do you get your psp to read your games?
Do you have to download games on PSP GO?
The reason I'm not getting one is that the answer is yes. There is no UMD slot on the PSPGo so yeah you download them all. Read More
Does psp go use umd?
no it doesn't you have to download the game into your psp. Read More
When is sony PSP 4000 releasing in India?
There is no PSP 4000.That thing is PSP go & has no UMD slot in it .Thus we have to download games & there is no download station available in India & thus psp go may not be released in India . Read More
What is the difference between PSP go and PSP slim?
On the PSP go you have to download games because there isn't a UMD drive, but on the PSP slim there is a UMD drive. If you already have a bunch of UMD's I strongly recommend getting PSP slim. But if you don't have any UMD's your best bet is to get a PSP go. PS ----> I hope this Helped! Read More
Do PSP go use the same umd as the PSP 3000?
Psp Go's don't take umd discs like other psp's take, (psp 1000, 2000, or 3000). Psp Go's only take digital games, which you can download on the PlayStation Store via internet Read More
Do the PSP 3000 got the same games that the PSP?
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Yes you can still use UMD disks in the PSP 3000. However you can not use UMD disks in the PSP Go. Read More
How do you play games on the new psp go without a umd slot?
you download it off the Internet which is kind of bad Read More
Do PSP 3000 games work on PSP go?
You can't put a UMD game into a PSP Go, but PSN games will work on both. Read More
Can the PSP Go load UMD?
The PSP Go does not have a UMD reader, you cannot play a UMD game on it. Read More
Do the new PSP play PSP 3000 games?
No, the PSP Go! does not allow you to use UMD disks. Read More
Do you have to re-buy games you have already purchased for the PSP go?
Sony were going to offer a service where you could send in UMD games, and they would then allow you to download them on the PSP Go. However this service was never started, and in fact, they have cancelled the idea. So yes, you would need to rebuy a game on the GO, even if you had the UMD. Read More
Could the PSP go support PSP 3000 games?
no because the psp go has no umd drive You can download the psp go games to the memory stick and play them on the original psp. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rumor has it that Logitech are working on a external UMD drive for the go. Anyway, Sony has a rewards program for UMD owners. I'm not to sure about this, but I think that the psp go games are a different format to the psp, so you… Read More
How do you get your psp to read games?
You mean UMD's Yea? Well you go to games on the psp menu then click on UMD Read More
Can jou put a umd in a psp go?
No, the PSP Go does not feature an UMD drive. Read More
Can you play old PSP games onto PSP go?
no because the psp go doesnt have a umd drive Read More
Could you play old PSP games for PSP go?
As the PSP Go does not have a UMD slot, you can only play games available from the PlayStation Network. Some older PSP games will be there for sure. Read More
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On the new PSP Go what is the UMD slot?
Can psp go play umd discs?
No PSP Go does not play UMD discs. UMD discs only work in the regular PSP handheld gaming system. Read More
Are PSP games and PSP Go games different?
u can get the same games just psp go`s use downloaded games off the psn, where as psp uses umd`s which r basically discs. Read More
Can you go update to 5.00 on PSP without UMD?
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You can download the update and copy it to the memory card, then run the update on the PSP itself. Read More
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How do you start a game on the psp?
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to start a game on umd inssert the umd in your PSP and then 2 umd signs will appear one will be option to update your PSP and the other sign will be to start the game select the umd game sign and your game will be started.to start a game on memory card just insert memory card in PSP and go to games then your games will appear so then you can choose the… Read More
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How do you put PSP games in a PSP?
For PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000, you turn the PSP over so the back is facing upwards. You will see the UMD drive now, it is opened by prising it open at the top. Once open, insert the UMD into the slot, close the lid, and the game is ready to be played. For the PSP GO, you need to purchase and download the games from the PSN, which can also be done for the… Read More
Will old PSP games play on the PSP Go?
The psp go does not have a umd player in it. You can only get games from the PlayStation Store. If you get your umd's saved to your memory stick for your old PSP you could play the games off of the memory stick. Read More
Why is patapon 2 a downloadable game voucher and not a disc?
The new psp go is umd slot-less so you will need to download games if you had that type of psp. Sony just wanted to try something new. Read More
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Does PSP Go need UMD?
The PSP has no slot for UMD discs, it cannot read them at all. Read More
Can you play PSP games on PSP go?
No. You can only download the games for psp go. Read More