Have you guys seen the new Playstation handheld? What do you guys think about it?

Go for the PS2, it has more games. And it is cheaper. And did I mention it has a bazillion awesome games? Unless you already have a PS3 (because they are re-releasing some PS2 games for it) or an Xbox (for those cross-platform games/non-PS2-exclusives).

I have a PSP-2000, I've found a handful of games I like on it. If I didn't already have a PS2 and several PS1 games, I'd probably buy the PS1 games for the PSP off the PSN (did that make any sense?). Also, PSP is cheaper now with the price drop. But, most people on the forums seems to feel that they haven't been able to find many games they like for the PSP and it is just a paper weight. Unless you really love JRPGs, you're going to have a tough time finding games you like. I manage to find some good non-JRPGs, but they can be hit-or-miss and there are far less numerous.

EDIT: If you have the money to through around, sure, go get it. But if the PSPs track record is any indication, in a year or so they'll come out with a better model with better hardware. The line up of games looks more promising, but it's still all a big question mark. I mean, two touch screens, one of the front the other on the back? Who needs two touch screens?

I'd be happy if they just added an extra anolog stick to the PSP and gave it the PSP-Go's improved screen. A screen in a PS2 controller, that's all I need for a portable gaming device. And actual physical media, none of that download-only crap like the PSP-Go.

I like the anolog sticks

I would probably consider buying a NGP if I could afford it. The DS has more games but I really hate the touch screen and the pen thingie <_<

Go for the PS2? Seriously? You can't play PS2 on the toilet so its a FAIL. LOL joking. I see PSP2 being a success, considering all the features it has, graphical capability and price. The price is much cheaper than I expected and its a better deal than 3DS. The price is $299, that may seem unreasonable considering thats the PS3's price but this thing basically is a portable PS3 and it is much cheaper than the PSP was when it was released which was around $400. Also the PSP2 seems to have more developer support than its older brother. The 3DS costs around the same price as the PSP2 which is a rip off considering it does not have as many features as the PSP2, it may have more games which is obvious since it is released and PSP2 isn't but its still not worth that price. Most people who buy these portable devices rarely play games on them anyway so from that note I expect the PSP2 will do well with non gamers and gamers alike.

They fixed the problems I had with the original, at least from a technical level. It now has the much needed second anolog stick, a better screen, and it did away with those horrible UMD's. Still, I am waiting a good long while for this one. The power of the thing is pretty cool, but so was the original psp, and that pretty much svcked. I can almost count all the games I bought over the years on 2 hands. I am going to monitor releases of this one before I do anything this time around. A little shaky about giving Sony my money nowadays. They are pretty much going down the crapper as of late. Sorry to any Sony fans here on the forums, just my opinion.

They did not do away with the UMDs they are just not using them for NGP games. There is going to be a UMD slot for backwards compatibility, NGP will use a memory stick like format for games.

Will there be? Care to link me to a statement about that? That was the only downside I could think of at announcement.

I was more talking about going forward, though honestly I didn't know about the backwards compatibility thing. Are you sure about that though? I thought I read that the thing will not support umd in any way.

I refused to buy the PSP due to the lack of dual thumb sticks, plus the lack of good games. I also don't reeeaally need a portable device, seeing I'm pretty much a recluse. (Working on that.)

I'd like the NGP, but I intend to wait it out and see what comes down the pipe in the way of games before I make any decision on it.

I've got a PS3, 360, and gaming PC so a portable is a luxury at best. (I'd rather save up for the 7.1 home theater I want.)

That's still only a rumor, Sony hasn't announced pricing yet. The PSP was also $250/$300 CAD at launch.

Anyway, looking forward to it mostly because of its list of developer support. I like the addition of a second anolog stick, but the touchpad on the back is a bit silly to me. Other than that the actual design looks awful, very ugly system (beaten only by that hideous GUI - I really hope that's just a placeholder). I just hope the rumors about them having issues with heat are false. I've had more than my fill of consoles burning up a year or so after buying them. I don't want shiny graphics and more powerful hardware at the cost of reliability.

If it's above $300 then I might not get one at launch like I'm currently planning. The games they've shown so far aren't the sort I buy a system for, especially handheld, but I did buy a 3DS for games that won't come out for months, so we'll see. It's pretty much a sure thing that there'll be a Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts on it, so I'll have to buy one eventually.


It won't. At least, not in any news I've read, and I've been following it closely. It will play digital PSP games from the PSN however.

I like the second stick, that's about the only thing that really bothered me with the PSP. The stupid nub. The new ones seem to work much better and not give me hand cramps.

And that touchpad on the back is a really, really weird decision. Not that I don't like touchpads, many DS games use it in a great and creative way. But on the back? What are you going to do with that? First of all, you'll probably not be asked to use your knees to use it, but to use your fingers. Portable consoles are those I use when I'm on the road, and yeah, that means I'm probably a long way from the bathroom with squeaky clean soap. The DS has a pen to take care of that problem. The NGP, on the other hand....

Where I go depends on where the Monster Hunter Portable series goes. My bet is the PSP2. Also PSP just sounds so much better then NGP.

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"Yea guy's I'm playing my next generation portable! What are you playing? The 3DS with its make sense names!? HERESY!" It only gets more awkward the further into the future you get and the less next generation it is. Is that a place holder name? I seriously hope so.

Ah yes. Two sticks will be such an improvement for this series. Seriously, among MH players it's not called THE CLAW for nothing...


Yes, NGP is only the codename. It's likely to be the PSP2 anyway. ^_^

there is a http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-monster-hunter-headed-to-3ds-190594.phtml

Oh no.... no please god no. I want some updated graphics for a Monster Hunter game. It's been sooooo long.

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Yes, every time I play the psp I get the claw. My cousin does to. If it's one thing Monster Hunter games are known for it's the poor controls.