Let's see... way too expensive Memory Sticks (microSDHC class 4 costs 40$ for 16Gb - i was looking for prices and a M2 8Gb costs more than 100$), check, expensive console (this is subjective, but bluetooth and wi-fi chips are fairly cheap - only screen and possibly battery cost a lot - they didn't change the CPU did they?), check, overlooked ergonomy, check.... i wonder how people will be able to play on it... i have huge hands, i can't figure it out how to hold it and press the buttons at the same time, specially the analog nub and shoulder buttons, looks painful...
So ... i don't own a PSP, but i played on a first gen and though it was a nice console, shiny, fast, a bit noisy from UMD's, but a well packed solution for it's time... now... well... i'll just save up for a openPandora... at least i can put all the games i want there without hacks or expensive card... and it gives a wonderful small netbook... feature wise PSP Go seems a failure, except for watching movies i think, but we never know what future has prepared for it...
@Mr. 14: You have clue what you're talking about. As someone who has spent enough time playing video games, programming, etc to develop serious hand problems... it sucks. My hands ache constantly, go numb, have poor grip strength, shooting pains, etc. I have to wear wrist braces most of the time just to get through the work day without having to take prescription painkillers. When I went through physical therapy, my therapist warned me I should avoid small devices such as keyboards (blackberries, etc) and hand held gaming systems as they have seen a huge increase in hand problems since such devices have become more and more common.
Just from the pictures I can tell you I will not buy this, the shoulder buttons are in a horrible place and the rest of the button placement doesn't look much better.
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How long can you play before your thumbs cramp up? That looks uncomfortable as hell.
Totally uncomfortable for anyone but children for any long term use. My hands would cramp on the old PSP. Can't imagine the horror with this one.
Yet everyone complains that Pandora is ugly and bulky. Do you want to look cool playing video games or what? :)
I'm not too concerned with looking good while gaming, I'm just don't want to cause permanent injury to myself at the same time.
Let's see... way too expensive Memory Sticks (microSDHC class 4 costs 40$ for 16Gb - i was looking for prices and a M2 8Gb costs more than 100$), check, expensive console (this is subjective, but bluetooth and wi-fi chips are fairly cheap - only screen and possibly battery cost a lot - they didn't change the CPU did they?), check, overlooked ergonomy, check.... i wonder how people will be able to play on it... i have huge hands, i can't figure it out how to hold it and press the buttons at the same time, specially the analog nub and shoulder buttons, looks painful...
So ... i don't own a PSP, but i played on a first gen and though it was a nice console, shiny, fast, a bit noisy from UMD's, but a well packed solution for it's time... now... well... i'll just save up for a openPandora... at least i can put all the games i want there without hacks or expensive card... and it gives a wonderful small netbook... feature wise PSP Go seems a failure, except for watching movies i think, but we never know what future has prepared for it...
Aww, poor baby. Permanent injury? Geez, someone needs to get a job in construction, THEN talk about "permanent injury".
@Zeca- If you're paying that much for memory cards you're shopping at the wrong site.
Memory stick Micro 16GB on pricegrabber is $75.
@Mr. 14: You have clue what you're talking about. As someone who has spent enough time playing video games, programming, etc to develop serious hand problems... it sucks. My hands ache constantly, go numb, have poor grip strength, shooting pains, etc. I have to wear wrist braces most of the time just to get through the work day without having to take prescription painkillers. When I went through physical therapy, my therapist warned me I should avoid small devices such as keyboards (blackberries, etc) and hand held gaming systems as they have seen a huge increase in hand problems since such devices have become more and more common.
Just from the pictures I can tell you I will not buy this, the shoulder buttons are in a horrible place and the rest of the button placement doesn't look much better.