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60 reasons to own a PSP: part 11
We're almost at the end! Just ten more reasons left ... 51. 333MHz of powerPSP games going forward will have access to 333MHz of pure processing power. This recent boost in power lifts PSP's capabilities, which were previously restricted to only 222MHz. Games like Syphon Filter and God of War will deliver a new generation of PSP games that will far surpass anything the PSP has yet to offer.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 10
Whoops. After E3, we accidentally left this poor feature behind. Now, we're back on track, with a few new reasons added for the newly redesigned PSP. 46. Connect to a TVThe new PSP-2000 easily connects to a television, allowing users to play games and movies on the big screen. But, even older PSP owners can mod their system to get their PSP games on a TV screen ... it just involves a little bit more work.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 9
40 reasons down. Only 20 more to go, courtesy of TCLCloud. 41. Free wireless internet from T-MobileSix months of free internet access for your PSP from T-Mobile. That means almost any Starbucks restaurant you go to will give you free wi-fi for internet browsing. It certainly comes in handy when you need to check your mail on the go.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 8
Is it really that difficult to come up with sixty different reasons to own a PSP? No, not really. As many PSP owners are sure of, there are simply too many things one can do on the handheld. Let's keep going on with our 60 reasons, courtesy of TCLCloud. 36. Region free gamingOne of the great thing about handheld systems is its ability to play games from all over the world. There's too many great titles in other countries, like Bleach: Heat the Soul, and the unique dancing game, Audition (pictured, above). Some people enjoy the stranger titles that can be found outside of our country, which is why we feature imports in our weekly releases. Simply insert the UMD and watch it play.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 7
As a wise Mazda Pontiac spokesperson said, "Wider is better." The list of 60 reasons to own a PSP continues, courtesy of TCLCloud. You didn't really think we'd make it this far, did you? 31. Widescreen aspect ratioConan (pictured, above) knows what's best: a wider screen. PSP's screen is natively 16:9, allowing more screen real estate. This is perfect for games: players will have a better vantage point in games. This is even better for movies: many most nearly all movies are shot in a widescreen format, making the PSP's screen far more ideal than the typically square iPod screen (do you really want very big black bars?). As HDTV gets popular, more and more content is produced for a 16:9 ratio, making PSP compatible with all kinds of videos and games.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 6
We all love value. And this list is filled with it. We're continuing the list of 60 reasons to own a PSP, courtesy of TCLCloud. After today, we'll be halfway done! 26. Messengers (AIM, MSN, Yahoo) It might not be the most elegant solution around, but PSP owners can actually message buddy list friends on AIM, MSN or Yahoo. The keyboard interface leaves much to be desired, but it's an excellent back-up solution when you're away from your computer, and all you have is your PSP. Our favorite is PSP Pro-Messenger (pictured, above). The great thing about this? You don't need homebrew, either. It works with your PSP internet browser.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 5
Let's keep marching down the list of reasons to own a PSP, courtesy of TCLCloud. Today's edition is heavily focused on multiplayer. 21. Game SharingGame Sharing is a feature we've been in love with ever since the Game Boy Advance days. This technique lets your system share a small sample of the game you're playing. Sometimes, it will be a single-player demo ... Other times, it allows you to play multiplayer games with other PSP owners with just one copy of the game. The upcoming Naruto game uses Game Sharing, which we're positive will become quite popular amongst the kids. According to Wikipedia, over 50 PSP games use the feature.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 4
We're not out to start a revolution ... Even facing great resistance, we continue our series of reasons to own a PSP, courtesy of TCLCloud. 16. Internet browserFirmware 2.0 introduced one of PSP's most awesome bonus features: a built-in web browser. Admittedly, it has some serious limitations. For example, many complex pages will take up too much memory for the system to handle. The system also cannot access YouTube. However, for those that understand what the system's capabilities are, it's a fine browser that works as a great backup internet utility when you're on the go. Personally, I use Yahoo! Mobile from my PSP to check my mail, the news, the weather, etc. It's a lot faster, and a lot more flexible, than using my cell phone's browser.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 3
10 reasons down ... only 50 more to go. Here's the next five reasons you should own a PSP, courtesy of TCLCloud: 11. Free downloadable content for games Microtransactions? On PSP, the price for game expansions has been zero Microsoft Points. Many popular PSP games have the option to be extended through downloadable content. Of particular note is Wipeout Pure, which more than doubled in size after months of consistent content releases. Killzone Liberation also received a bonus Infrastructure mode and an additional single-player chapter months after release. Burnout Dominator offered PSP owners something PS2 owners could never enjoy: two brand new downloadable levels. In addition, fans can share user-created levels in Mega Man Powered Up, and in new releases like PQ2. The future looks bright as the upcoming Wipeout Pulse will continue the trend.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 2
Thought we gave up after the first five reasons? Impossible! (All sixty are already written, folks.) Let's not waste any more time. Here's the next five reasons you should own a PSP, courtesy of TCLCloud: 6. Download, or convert your own videosFreeware programs, like PSP Video 9, make it easy to convert videos from your computer for playback on the PSP. Ever since firmware 3.30, users have been able to playback full 480x272 resolution video on the PSP, getting UMD-quality results absolutely free. Services like Connect and PSP Fanboy Theatre sweeten the deal by offering new video content every week.
60 reasons to own a PSP: part 1
Update: To read the entire feature so far, click the image above.Oh, how I love thee PSP. Let me count the ways ... 60 ways, in fact. One of our readers, TCLCloud, has given us a list of 60 fantastic reasons to own a PSP system. With all of these features in mind, can anyone possibly deny the fact that the PSP is one of the greatest systems ever created? Let's begin the list: 1. The GamesPeople used to say that the PSP had no good games. Obviously, that's no longer the case. The library features some real gems, such as Lumines, Wipeout, Grand Theft Auto, and Tekken: Dark Resurrection. It also has some new favorites, such as Crush. Of course, if the library isn't expansive enough, a quick look down the horizon reveals a plethora of Final Fantasy titles, a new God of War, Syphon Filter, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more.
