PSP Go or PSP 3000?

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Hey guys,
Well basically i used to have the original PSP however ive lost it and cant find it anywhere, admittedly i didnt use it that much as when i got it the game choice was...well limited to say the least. However there seems to be a fair few good games out for it now and as im going to be stuck on the isle of Arran for a week i thought i may as well get a new one. However im umming and ahhhing over which one to choose and was wondering if you guys could give a bit of advice on which is your personal favorite and which one i should go for? :D cheers
 
mmm also i can imagine my hands aching after a while of playing on the go, anyway thanks mate i shall look into getting one tomorrow :P
 
Absolutely no point in the Go. It doesn't have ANY extra features, and costs more. Unless you prefer the shape/style (and I mean REALLY prefer), go for the 3000.
 
I'd get the 3000. There are tens of thousands of pre-owned games out there that you can use on the 3000 but not the Go.

It can do everything the Go can but it does it better. I've said it before and it's still true - people who buy the Go need their heads testing. :p
 
Go

After playing one for a while at the Expo last year I can't believe how much better it feels in your hands over the 3000.

Not hearing the UMD spin up was an added bonus also.

BTW: I would have agreed with everyone else prior to actually using one.
 
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After playing one for a while at the Expo last year I can't beliee how much better it feels in your hands over the 3000.

Not hearing the UMD spin up was an added bonus also.

BTW: I would have agreed with everyone else prior to actually using one.
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Not really worth the rather significant premium involved in the costs of both the hardware and software though, surely?
 
TheVoice said:
Not really worth the rather significant premium involved in the costs of both the hardware and software though, surely?
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In my opinion it is, it really was a big shock to me at how much better it is over the 3000 in it's design, weight, shape etc

Agreed on cost of games, but tbh that would really depend on how many games you planned to buy, i.e. for me I would only get a couple every so often, and imo the silence outweighs the additional cost.

Obviously it's all down to personal preference, but I would definately not disregard it without trying it out.
 
The Go is hideous. Doesn't fit your hands at all, the screen is smaller, the analogue is to far over and they charge you more for the privilege of having less. Get the 3000.
 
Another vote for the 3000 here. Apart from the price premium for both hardware and software, once you've got the damned thing home, realistically, you're looking at 3 hours+ before you can play a retail game on it.....
 
I have a PSP Go and I love the design and ease of use - especially compared with my PSP 1000.


The way things are with games is far from how it was promised however, and I can't recommend it as a purchase.


Only a couple of new releases have been dual released between UMD and the Online store, with lots still only being available on UMD. Some games may make it through, but with big hitters like final fantasy dissidia still not available after 2 months plus, it is not a good sign things will improve.

The price of new games are always above store price, and while I dont mind a small premium, some games are just too much - Football Manager 2010 for £30?

I would get a 3000 - and just download the games you like when they are cheap.

The Go is fantastic, but not practical .
 
I'd have to disagree with a lot of posts here. The only people that hate the Go are poor people who buy all of their games second hand. The screen on the Go is better than the 3000, it's much lighter, it fits easily in a coat pocket and you can hardly feel it. It's a good replacement for a Video/MP3 player, you can always add more memory to it and it looks much better than the 3000 as well. Not to mention Bluetooth and a couple of other little bits and bobs added.

I've got a 1000 and a Go and I still prefer how the Go feels. The buttons all being closer together helps in my opinion. Who cares if you have to pay a bit more for the games, it's not as if they are stupidly expensive in the first place, and I must say buying a second hand game, reading through a manual that some druggy has probably snorted crack off is not appealing to me.
 
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Yes they are, and even more-so when bought via the PS Store online.
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That's a matter of opinion then I suppose. I think most people here are missing the point of the Go, saying it gives you less features for more money. The only thing it doesn't have that the phat versions have is a UMD drive. And removing that gives benefits. The only thing that could be seen as a drawback of removing the UMD drive is that it can't play 2nd hand games.

If people are that bothered about a few quid difference on a game they are probably only going to play on a plane or bus then they are hardly going to be looking at a £200 hand held in the first place.
 
For a few people not getting a PSP Go maybe the price but from the gameshops I walk into in my area and my friends who already own a PSP 1000/2000/3000, including myself. Paying £200 isn’t the problem, the problem is the lack of downloadable backlog of games which has been available on UMD for ages, some which may never see the light of day on the PSN. I’m surprised Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core hasn’t been release on there yet.
 
I have said the Go is an amazing piece of kit...

but...

You cant defend the lack of games on the psp store. There needs to be more, and a set release schedule for what is coming on a certain week. At the minute you find out what is coming out about 3 hours before it is on the store. If there is a specific game you want - you have no idea if it will EVER be on the store for download.

I have had 2 free games by owning the GO since release, and even got 3 more by doing the register your old psp - so I will never complain about the price.

You need to look at the games you are interested in - as it is a gaming platform.
Then work out if they are on the store and how much you want them.

If you can get them get a GO.

If you cant then consider a PSP 3000
 
I think my previous couple of posts were a bit heavy handed so I've just decided to re-write my opinion in a bit of a kinder fashion.

I'll agree with what was said about the PSN not having all the games, and I'll also agree with the poor notification service. For example, I wanted to get Metal Gear Solid on my PSP, I scoured the net to see if there were any plans to bring it to the European PSN and I found nothing official so I went through the bother of setting up an American account and then buying the points to put onto said American account. Also, I had about 9 or 10 games on my regular European account and was solely using this American account to play Metal Gear Solid, which in it's self is an inconvenience seeing as you have to sign out and sign in each time. Sony then released it on the European store about 2 months later which if I'd known at the time then it would've saved me time and money.

What I will stick up for with the PSPGo is that it'll be tricky to find a PSP-3000 on the high street that comes with a 16GB memory stick and four full priced games for £190-200. It isn't for everyone though and when it comes down to it, it's pretty much whether you find the disks inconvenient to lug around. The Go is much more portable and the screen definitely looks much nicer when in use than the 3000. The screen is .5 inches smaller but it still displays games in 480 X 272, the same as the half inch bigger screen of the 3000.

It's 31 grams lighter, has integrated Bluetooth if that's a big deal to you for data transfer, you can also hook it up to a Bluetooth Dual Shock 3. The 3000 doesn't come with a data cable whereas the Go's power adapter also doubles as the data transfer cable, What happens is the cable can be unplugged from the plug, a bit like a shaver cable, one end plugs into the Go using a propriety connection type, and the other USB end plugs into the plug it's self. It's a nice little touch as it eliminates the need for two different cables.

The deciding factor when purchasing one should be whether you plan to carry a little bag for all your UMD's and batteries, how often you use it and where you use it, not to mention which you prefer the look of. For some people, having a chance to buy second hand games is a must, for other who aren't that bothered then the Go would be fine. Sure, not all of the games are up on the PSN, but it's hardly barren of any good games at all. There's Tekken 6, all the GTA's including Chinatown Wars, Gran Turismo, Assassins Creed, as well as all the PSone Classics that you can also download on PS3.

Maybe the Go is a tad pricey in comparison to the 3000, but it's definitely not a pointless device. Kaz Hirai was saying that it was designed to be an object of desire, it's basically a premium version of the PSP with download only capabilities so if that's your thing then buy it. If you prefer the option to buy second hand games and to carry extra batteries around with you then get the 3000.
 
To expand on my previous post... I got a PSP recently and money was not an issue in my decision. The Go is horrible to use compared to the 3000, the screen is smaller and there are far less games available for it. The 3000 uses USB for transfer and charging, looks better and battery lasts longer and is removable so when it does run out you can put in another if you want.

It was a no brainier, the 3000 is the way to go... urgh :p
 
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