PSPgo - Pearl White

PSPgo - Pearl White

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PSPgo - Pearl White

Introducing the smallest and mightiest PSP system yet. Download rich, immersive digital gaming or the best movies and TV shows saved directly to the ample 16GB hard drive. Browse the incredibly deep lineup of PSP gaming and movie content on PlayStation Network. Show off content via the ultra-crisp 3.8 inch LCD screen on the most portable PSP system yet.

 

Introducing the smallest and mightiest PSP system yet. With the PSP Go users can download the best digital games and movies directly to the 16GB built-in memory and use built-in Bluetooth support to connect a wireless headset to more easily utilize Skype to talk with friends. But best of all, you can show off content via the new ultra-crisp 3.8-inch LCD screen, maximized by the PSP Go's new slide out control design. Go versatile, Go digital, Go anywhere.

White PSP Go displaying the PlayStation Store
Download friendly no UMD drive design integrates with the PlayStation Store and is more quiet and energy-efficient.
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PSP Go features
Key Features:
  • 16GB built-in memory.
  • Bluetooth support.
  • Slide out control design.
  • Ultra-portable entertainment.
  • All digital content - no UMD disks required.
  • Download games and movies directly from the PlayStation Network.
  • Ultra-crisp 3.8" LCD screen.
  • Built-in microphone for Skype communication.
  • Memory Stick Micro support for added memory.
psp Go features
White PSP Go, with controls visibleSlide out controls maximize screen space.
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Top view of the white PSP Go showing shoulder button, volume, etc.
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Lower, side view of the white PSP Go showing the headphone jack and cable port
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The Most Portable and Powerful PSP Yet
The PSP Go, has all the functionality that older PSP hardware versions had, but includes many important and exciting changes. Unlike previous versions whose primary means of playing media was via a built-in Universal Media Disc (UMD) drive, the PSP Go does away with UMDs altogether and instead relies on a media solution combining download functionality via Sony's PlayStation Network, larger onboard storage capacity and removable Memory Stick Duo support. This major change allows for a slim design, quicker access files and a much more quiet, energy efficient gaming experience since there are no longer any spinning UMDs.

Other major changes include: Bluetooth support, allowing Internet Skype calls to now be made using compatible headsets; and more importantly, a change to the control scheme. The PSP Go features convenient slide out controls. Although these are consistent with historical PSP controls--featuring four directional arrows, the four familiar Sony face buttons and a left-oriented analog thumbstick--their ability to be placed out of view when not in use allows the PSP Go to maximize the use of its screen and your viewing pleasure.

A Full Entertainment System in Your Hands
The PSP was designed to handle all varieties of applications and entertainment -- music, video, communication, wireless networking, and, of course, gaming. PSP Go users will enjoy topnotch 3D games with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity audio. Its ultra-crisp 3.8-inch wide screen LCD display is bright and beautiful, and works well under many different lighting conditions.

A Wealth of Games to Choose From
The PlayStation Portable gaming library is hundreds of titles strong and covers a wide variety of genres. The PSP Go is compatible with all PSP formatted games and Sony has pledged to have all these available for download via the PlayStation Network's PlayStation Store. Whether you are seeking the hard knocks of football or other sports games, the strategy of a puzzle games, or the action and adventure of shooters and racers, there's sure to be many games in your future with the PSP Go. Via the PlayStation Store users can also download an assortment of PS One games ported over to the PSP format. The PSP Go is capable of graphics quality that is comparable to the PlayStation 2 console, but in a pocket-sized package, so whatever your game is you can be assured of a quality experience.

Watch Movies and Videos on the Go
When you just want to sit back and enjoy a movie or video on a long plane trip, or anywhere else, the PSP Go has you covered. It offers two options to do this: you can either transfer media ahead of time to a Memory Stick Duo, or using the PSP Go's Wi-Fi functionality, your free membership to the PlayStation Network and access to a hotspot, you can download movies, TV shows, game trailers and more directly to your PSP Go. If users prefer they can also download content ahead of time to a PS3 or a Windows-based PC, via Media Go software, for faster transfer to their PSP Go, and can also watch recorded television content downloaded to a Memory Stick Duo with the TiVo-To-Go service. (Additional fee and a TiVo Series2 connected to your home network also required).

Music and Other Functionality
With the ability to play MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 files, you can easily use your PSP Go as an audio player. Simply place your music on a Memory Stick Duo, and you can navigate your collection using the PSP Go's XMB (XrossMediaBar) to select your song to play.

Built-in Wi-Fi Allows for Internet Browsing, Online Gaming and More
With built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, you can access the Internet from any accessible hotspot. Once connected, you can surf the Web, check e-mail and visit the PlayStation Store to download games, exclusive demos and game content and even update your system and game software in seconds. The PSP Go is first and foremost a gaming device though. Ad hoc enabled multiplayer games allow PSP players in close proximity to play together, but your PSP Go's Wi-Fi connection also allows you to battle other gamers anywhere in the world over the Internet, in online infrastructure multiplayer games. Other functionality available remotely via a broadband connection includes: Internet radio; LocationFree TV, allowing you to view your home media setup from anywhere; RSS feeds; Remote Play, which gives you access to your PS3; and more.

What's in the Box
White PSP Go system, AC power adapter and system documentation.

 

PSPgo - Pearl White Accessories

 

PSPgo - Pearl White Reviews

This is a great product and has many great features. The graphics are excellent for a portable device (graphics are equal to or greater than that of a PS2) and has a very sharp, crisp screen that is easy to look at and makes games and videos better looking. The battery life is pretty good (can get 3-5 hours of game time) and the buttons are very crisp and nice to use. It does not have a UMD drive, which might be a negative to current PSP owners who already own games, but being that this is my first PSP, that was not concerning. The only downside to not having a UMD drive, is that you might not be able to get older games right away or play games you already own. The only way to get games is to download them from the PlayStation Network, which has a lot of great games like Gran Turismo [Online Game Code - Full Game], with more being added weekly. You can also purchase some games through Amazon and then you get the code and you redeem it through PlayStation Network. When you purchase something for your PSP, you should download it though your PS3 or PC, because the download speeds with the device itself are kind of slow. Last but not least, this PSP is the perfect size and fits easily in your pocket and that since there is no UMD drive all your games are installed on the PSP's internal memory, so that you have all your games where ever you take it and you don't have to carry or change disks. If you are a current PSP owner it is really a personal choice, because it is up to you if you are willing to give up the UMD drive or a game not currently available on the PlayStation Network. So to sum it up, the PSP go is a great device and is definitely worth considering.
 
Whoever came up with the idea for this system over in Japan needs to be FIRED!!!! Why in the world would i want to pay more cash for digital games than for games I can trade in, barrow, and hold in my hand with the satisfaction known to anyone who has ever owned anything. Its like I like don't even own these games because i can't get them off of the device. The wireless capabilities seem to date back to 1999 or something. Super slow downloads, terrible game store. After playing for 3 hours my hands felt like I had the arthritis of an 80 year old. I can't speak out against this system enough. It is a failure just like the virtual boy. By it if you want to collect it as a show piece of failed systems. I still have a virtual boy and now i can place this piece of junk in the same box and let them both rot until some idiot one day wants to buy it from me on ebay for 250bucks. I mean I could have bought an XBOX 360 for less what the heck was i thinking.

There are no pros to this piece of trash
 
I have read a lot of reviews here and basically they all go something along the lines of "boohoo no UMD drive never buy this thing." which is fine I suppose, ignoring the fact that this piece of equipment is good for much more than playing games, it also does stuff like playback a whole host of video formats, MP3 and WMA audio, pictures (virtually every known file type) has wireless connectivity, not the best but still it gets the same speeds as a PSP3000 and now it has Bluetooth as well which is nice to have since I can pair it with my phone and transfer images or audio files without having to need a pc as a middle man for file transfers but that about as far as I've got into the Bluetooth feature on this device in the 24 hours I've owned it. I own a "fat" a "slim" and a Go and what I've noticed that truly sets the go aside from the others is its loading speeds since it's got internal storage I imagine that's a factor, web pages and the Playstation store load much faster, I can't describe how annoying it would get when my 2000 would take forever to load a page and all the broken link pictures for thumbnails. I have yet to have this problem with the Go and being it's all digital I have spent quite a bit of time on the PS store browsing.

But yes, I do get the gripe. Why are they charging retail price for digital downloads. To be quite honest, I have never bought a new 40 dollar game for any of my PSPs, as portable equipment I always thought it was a little ridiculous having price points set that high. But the PSP has made it through four generations now so I guess someone out there is buying these games. The prices are outrageous considering that digital games neither need to be pressed, printed or shipped, they might as well add a charge for shipping as well. The current set up of the PS store doesn't allow previewing or demoing of games before you buy them, you have to just buy them and hope you like it, thus far I've purchased a couple PS1 classics MGS and the original Blood Omen: Legacy Of Kain, and Echochrome which is an exclusive game to the network and I have a download going at the moment of this writing for Justice League Heroes which was an awesome Xbox game that I've always wanted back since my original Xbox died. Every game I just mentioned is under $20 But if you're looking for something new like Assassins Creed: Bloodlines then you had better get ready to fork over $39.99 just like you would in a shop.

It's true that the network store doesn't have the entire library available for download but would you honestly want to dig through all those crap games just to find the good game that you're looking for? That's why I'm not complaining there are currently many titles I plan to purchase for $20 or less and hopefully by the time I have all of those some of the more expensive titles will have gone down in price (take the hint Sony).

Ok, truthfully I have never paid for a brand new PSP, my fat I got at a Gamestop, used, my 2000 I got at a pawnshop and it was very used. I got my Go right here at Amazon used for $170. Which is a very fair price for this piece of equipment. I'm imagining that all the bad reviews the Go has received here were from people who paid the $250 list price and got the same piece of equipment I did, a PSP with no UMD drive and 16 gigs (14 usable actual) memory in place, a store that is, at first glance, a total ripoff that seriously lacks very basic features that any online store has for example, gameplay footage, demos, screenshots, detailed synopsis' and customer reviews, heck they don't even have magazine reviews. Reviews aren't such a problem a quick search on Google of any title will provide you with all the info you need, or at least it has been that way for me so far. But it's, at it's core just another webstore and I imagine that if we all gripe and moan enough Sony will recognize it's flaws and hopefully improve it.

Overall, don't buy a Go at list price, it's really not worth it, I'm still feeling the sting from the $170 I paid. Unless gaming is not what you want it for like me. I wanted a portable media device with storage to spare. The 16gigs onboard and up to 16 gig M2 memory card is enough for lots of video and audio. It browses the web as good as I've ever seen a portable device do and with the gaming it makes it an all around sound device. It's also tiny, it's only slightly bigger than my LG UX700 cell phone and I can actually cram it into a large cell phone holster making it a portable 16gig MP3 player. What it really needs is better support from Sony, or maybe that worded wrong, maybe it's not the equipment but the costumers definitely need to be taken better care of by this company. Ok, so if you already have a slim and you think the Go is something that you would want, then get it. It does everything it was designed to and it does it all quite well in my opinion. But if you're new to PSP, then just get a new slim because until Sony gets their heads out of the collective you-know-whats, this piece of equipment is not so much a gaming solution as it is a portable media solution.

Kudos to Sony on this awesome device and I also give Sony a big EPIC FAIL for their "supporting" infrastructure that is a big turn off for this device.
 
The battery barely lasts an hour. Sometimes it doesn't even last that long. Charging takes several hours. You'll be charging it more than you'll be playing it.

The battery cannot be replaced, so if it dies, your PSPgo is useless, the games on it will be gone for good, and you won't be refunded or helped in any way by Sony.

The only way to get games is through PSN, which Sony has practically abandoned already.

16GB storage is paltry and holds 5 or 6 real games (God of War, etc.) at most.
 
Having digital downloads as an option is a great addition, but having it as the sole interface option is just stupid. What happens when you're done with a game that you paid $30 for? Oh... wait... You can't really sell it... And what if you're unsure about a game and want to rent it? Oh... wait... You can't. A demo doesn't always do the job, for me anyways. I just think that this was a really foolish move for a system, especially if it's more expensive than it's predecessor, and the games to download cost the same as buying the UMD. Stick with the PSP 3000, if you truly need a PSP. It has the same options, except it's got the option for UMDs. You can sell those if you're done with them, or they suck. Like this system.
 
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