PSPgo - Pearl White

I recently picked this up on Amazon for $159.99 (NO tax, Free Shipping). How'd I manage to do that? Well... it was already a lower price than many stores-$199.99, then I signed up for Chase Amazon Rewards Credit Card, used that card and a $40 credit was applied to my purchase bring it to a flat $159.99. Just pay that card off before the end of the monthly billing cycle to avoid interest. You can cancel the card after that if you wish (I was only interested in getting the $40 off from the card). Anyways, this further justified me buying this as many people complain that the price is originally too high at 249.99 (in which I totally agree). However, At 159.99, I was able to snag this for the same retail price of the UMD psps.Let me say. I love this device! Now this is my preference--I do not want UMDs! Reason being, I'm on-the-GO a lot and do not want to lug the things around. With the GO, I can pop the slider screen up and go to my game files and choose what game I want in my library to play (simple). UMDS also take longer to load rather than having a digital game installed. The screen looks more sharper than a previous UMD PSP I owned (but have no more because I had to sell it for $ a couple years ago). Same resolutions on both screen models, but a smaller screen like the GO makes for a tighter confinement of resolution making things look more crisp. I'm not 100% sure, but the GO seemed a little brighter than my older UMD PSP system. Definitely, the sound is LOUDER on the GO which I like. I rather enjoy the stubby analog stick as some others didn't. To me, it seems sturdy. I like the chrome back buttons better too as they fill good pushing in certain games like pinball heroes. I also love the system portability as I just bought a psp go soft carry case that has rubber nylon bubble wrap-like material on the inside to protect the system from a fall. Can easily slide the system in a pocket and GO! Bluetooth capability is awesome too as I can use my wife's cell headset (bluetooth) to talk online rather than buying a special psp headset to comm. Although all psps have this, I enjoy watching netflix through remote play (via PS3 system) while I'm away from home. (this works when I enter my PS3 into 'remote play' and put my psp go into 'remote play'-I can control my Ps3 system through the PSP GO (can't play ps3 games on th psp GO though, but can access everything else on PS3 system).Draw backs: ~ system should have at least wireless G, preferably wireless N since this is a future gaming device. This system has wireless B which works with my backwards compatible wireless N router, but I swear I think it I loose connection sometimes because of psp GO being 'B.' I think this makes for PSP GO having slower download times when buying/downloading/installing games via PSP GO online. I reccomend using a PS3 to download the games and plug the GO into the PS3 to install them or use your computer. I also want better PSP GO range in my house by having 'N'-to-'N'. ~ another drawback is that it could of had a little more memory in it--Don't get me wrong... I have like 12 games on this thing and still 7 gb left, but you gotta compete with technology such as ipods have like 32-64gb systems storing way more stuff. These games (big ones) run like 1-1.5 gb on psp, so there provides you some limitation although you can pick up a Sandisk M2 card and add 16gb to your systemt to make 32 gb total (minus a couple gbs for formatting). Anyways, I have: GOW chains of olympus, hot shots golf, GTurismo,hot shot tennis, pinball heroes bundle 1&2, tetris, patwork heroes (an addicitively fun game) to name a few. You could have a ton of the smaller games like Fat Pricess and Mini games on here, but the big boy games are gonna take up space, so pick that 16 gb M2 card up for the future games. Other than those 2 negatives: wireless & memory, I'm pretty pleased with this system. I do not recommend buying this system at $250--try to get it at $200 or less and I think you'll be as happy as I am. I feel like if the retail price for a UMD psp is $169, then this should be around that price range, maybe just a little more- for it being new (however, I managed to obtain one for a astonishing 159.99) So... don't buy this system unless you like the lack of UMD slot or if you already own a psp system (although I think a lot of psp UMD owners would be impressed with the feel of the GO, its sound, and visuals if they played it, but they won't admit it for prideful reasons). But, if you like portability and not having to lug "extras" around, pick this thing up and you'll love it enough to forget some of its flaws.

The PSP Go is a terrific product...but it's not for everyone.The main thing people need to know about the PSP Go is that It is a all-digital system. Meaning that you cannot buy games/movies for It at any physical store. You can only buy games/movies for the PSP Go from the Playstation Network. I'm not sure If you HAVE to have high speed Internet for It..but If you do,and are Interested In this product...it comes with Instructions on how to buy content.The PSP Go is the latest Incarnation of sony's Playstation Portable..otherwise called the PSP. It can play videogames,movies(that you can either buy from the Playstation Network...for the rest of this review..will be called the PSN).You can put your own personal photos onto it from a computer,and you can also put on your personal music onto it. You can also put your own movies that you have on your computer on It If you know how. there are online guides on how to do this and maybe even In the Intsructions that come In the box.The upgrades top the PSP Go are that it has blue-tooth technology. So you can tehter it with your bluetooth phone and go on the Internet with your Go via your phone,you can even synch it up with your blue-tooth deck In your car and listen to your games/music/movies through your car speakers. And If you have a Playstation 3(or just Its controller) you can synch the PSP Go with the PS3 controller and use the PS3 controller as the PSP Go's controller. It also comes with 16GB of memory though 2 GB's are held back for system specs or whatever you wanna call it..so you REALLY only get 14GB...still PLENTY of space.About the PSN: The PSN is where you will be buying games for the PSP Go. The PSN makes available games to purchase for the PSP/PSP Go. Aswell as movies,TV shows,demos,etc.Here Is the part that I dont like:The part that I dont like is the availablity of games on the PSN. Before the PSP Go was released...the PSN(which Is updated every Thursday) would get MAYBE 1-2 PSP games available for purchase(and In my opinion..not all of the updates are good. I buy TONS of games and there would be times where I wouldnt buy anything at all).When the PSP was released on October 1st...the PSN received a MASSIVE update of games...which was GREAT..but not ALL the games In the PSP's catalog was there and nobody knows If they ever will be.From what I've read on videogame message boards...only Sony's games themselves will be available on the PSN that same day..which Is great! But what about games from other companies? From what I hear..it's up to that videogames company to decide if they even want that game available on the PSN. So that means if a videogame comes out that Is NOT from Sony that youo REALLY want to play...you may NEVER play it..atleast on the PSP Go. Though it should be said that most of the "big name" games SHOULD be availalbe..but dont hold me to that.It should be said that If you are worried about the above: Buy a PSP 1000,2000,or 3000 model Instead. These models can play physical UMD's(thats what they call the games that you buy In a store) ASWELL as the games that are on the PSN. The games downloaded from the PSN to a older model PSP will be stored on that systems Memory Stick Pro Duo.I personally have had a 1000 model,sold it for a 2000,sold THAT for a 3000,then sold THAT aswell as most of my games for the PSP GO( I like to have the newest version of everything :p ) and I dont regret it.The selection on the PSN Is a nice size and most of the games that I sold are on there(sadly not all) so I just downloaded them again. The big part of my decision to get a Go was the fact that I could have ALL my games on the system and not have to carry around a whole bunch of UMD's. I never carried more that 2 or 3 anyway because..well..I jsut didnt want to carry all of them In fear I would lose em or something like that and just for the Inconvinience. But with the Go..I have ALL my games on me..which Is great.Almost forgot something about the memory...It comes with 14GB of free space..but you can always buy M2 memory cards to add even MORE memory. I plan to buy a 16GB card soon(only because I've never seen a 32GB m2 card).Thats my review and I hope it helps you In your purchase.Oh! If you decided to get a PSP(any model) PLEASE get a protective case and screen guards. These machines are expensive after all and case and screen guard will help you to protect your entertainment Investment.Happy Gaming! ;)

The PSP Go is Sony's newest iteration of the Playstation Portable hardware. Smaller and lighter than the newest PSP (PSP-3000), the system is the same but removes the UMD drive and puts in a 16 GB hard drive. The games are now downloaded digitally, either through your PC, PSP Go through WI-FI or through a Playstation 3. Gaems are bought through the Playstation Network store and already boasts over 200 PSP game for download, plus 84 PSone classics. Like the older PSPs, the Go lets you also play music, watch movies and store pictures on you system. The PSP Go even includes a copy of Media Go, Sony's PC software that lets you convert DRM-free movies and music to play on you PSP. The software also acts as a link to the Playstation Store for when you download games.With the download-only format, you have to have a way to access the internet to download you games. Game cards are sold at stores buy give you a code to redeem for a download or you can buy them through the Playstation Store. The 16 GB hard drive is adequate, but with games beng up to 1.6 GB each, it cam fill up fast. Memory can ge expanded through memory stick micros, with are availible up to 8 GB so far. Games can be saved to the memory stick and stored if required. The games can be saved to a computer (for storage purposes) but, while Sony's PSP Media Manager had an option to do a backup of your downloaded games, Media Go does not.Another problem I have with the Go is the switch in memory stick formats. The older PSP used a Pro Duo stick, which was available with up to 16 GB of memory. The switch of formats meant one would have to by all new memory sticks if they wanted more memory. The downloading of games can be problematic. To download on the computer of PSP, you cannot pause the download. The PSP Go had to be plugged in and connected wirelessly to complete the download. If you have a PS3, you can download the games through that, and even stop it and restart later.The games themselves has DRM protection and only work for the person who's PSN account downloaded the game. While up to 5 PSP can be registered per account, if you and another household member want to play the same downloaded game and have seperate accounts, you'll have to buy it twice. The PSN movie service, which is available in the States and in some European markets, is not available in Canada at this time. This includes any store bought movie that has a digital copy for the PSP. It won't work.All and all, this is a neat alternative the the normal PSP. This is not a replacement for the UMD PSP. All downloaded PSP gaems work on either system. While it is a bit pricey, it is definately a good system.

Finally bought a PSP Go after a huge price drop on a Black Friday special. Glad I waited for the price drop instead of buying the Go when it first came out.I also have bought an 8 GB memory stick micro, but with downloading more and more games, music, videos and photos used it up pretty quickly and just today went back to purchase my second 8 GB memory stick micro, expanding my Go to 32 GB now.I didn't want to have to carry UMDs around with me and needed something smaller.Great little portable, able to connect to the internet wirelessly and then you can use Remote Play to connect and play on your PS3 !It's got Skype, Internet radio, coming soon Qriocity (sort of like ITunes).I bought a convertor from Japan that allows the PSP camera to be connected to my Go and it works perfectly.Not only all this, but until some time in 2011 (think it's spring), you can also get a code from Sony to download 3 free gamesLittle Big Planet, Rachet and Clank; Size matters and Socom Fireteam Bravo 3 which would normally cost you $80 !You just have to sign onto the Playstation Network with your PSP and Sony will email you the code to redeem the games. I received mine in 3 days after signing in.Some people say there aren't many downloadable games for the PSP, but after looking online, I see many games that are downloadable and Sony are still putting more up for download every month.In my opinion a great device and now at a more affordable price.

I expected better from a $200 purchase of a PSPGO. Upon seeing it for the first time, a significant scratch lining the screen, making games and navigation annoying. The unit also had a faulty sound and I received almost no audio when volume was at max and the right settings were made. When sliding the system, it sleeps as it's supposed to. But it fails to wake up and respond often when opened. The only bright side is that seller delivered on the right product with it's colour and earlier than expected date.On further testing, the games and playability are there. The audio on the system managed to come back more often, but still faces the issues. But the aforementioned problems with a poor screen can get in the way of what should have been a pretty standard portable experience.Currently, I don't recommend getting this from the seller.

I bought it used from a seller on Amazon fullfilled by amazon. As a game collector, I love it. Thankfully I didn't buy this to give to my son right away. Why you ask? Well the person who previously owned it and sent it in to Amazon (I'll withhold their name as it was on the PSP) left a lot of "Adult Content" if you catch my drift on it. Otherwise it's great.

excellent works very well and is in great condition as described