Do games load noticeably faster?
Submitted by: Hashbrown_Hunter
Is the video out cable included in any of the bundles?
Submitted by: mike
What is the cost of both the PSP-2000? Does it cost the same as the current model? Are there any other special packs out there?
Submitted by: Sai
The PSP will cost $169.99, the same price as the current model. There are special bundles you can try and purchase: one includes Daxter, the other includes Star Wars Battlefront. Read more here.
How does the weight of the PSP Slim feel?
Submitted by: Makiyura
It might not look drastically different, but it certainly feels a lot better. The reduced weight is clearly noticeable and one of the system's greatest improvements.
Can you compare the size to the DS Lites? How bigger/thicker/wider is it?
Submitted by: Kahonee
Should I trade in my current PSP for a new one?
Submitted by: iorkara
Ah, the $169 question. I'm completely in love with the new design. However, it doesn't warrant a new purchase, unless you really want TV out. These added features are a nice bonus, but will act mostly as extra incentive for those that have yet to purchase a system.
Do the batteries from the old PSP work in the new one?
Submitted by: Jay
Yes, the old batteries will work, but they will protrude outward. You will need a new battery cover in order to use the longer-life old batteries in the new system.
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We're still not done yet exploring everything the new PSP can do. We have more questions to answer, and will finally tell you the truth about battery life in our next edition.
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so loud!
Sounds like the Xbox 360
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BTW Why are these people just flaming here?,really this is just a comparison,if it was about Sony pulling the PSP for good okay but C´mon people you don’t have to act like such aholes I mean this isn’t kotaku or System wars you know.
You also clearly dont even understand the difference between the XMB which is a menu for navigating the system and live which is a online gaming service not a menu. You see let me educate you since you clearly need it Sony has the XMB and MS have the dashboard hope that didnt confuse you.
Finally would just like to say MS should pack in the console business unless they can make a console that umm let me see oh yeh actually works and at a noise level a little bit less than a jet engine would also be apreciated. I wouldnt even own one if it wasnt for the fact that they are buying the rights to more or less every game.
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Hah.
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I know there are going to be some of the PSP SDF retaliating with comments like, "If you aren't going to buy one now after these 'improvements' then you never were...". However, I must say that I was seriously considering buying one of these thinking that with double the ram, it would load much faster (computer logic here). But after watching all these comparisons of old vs. new I have to conclue that there is no significant improvement with load times and that was the most important peeve I had with the system to begin with. I guess I will have to pass and just stick with my DS.
People seem to overlook the fact that the DS is so wildly popular is because there are games for it and the system does not take forever to load the games. That's why I chose the system to begin with. Quick load times, fast easy access to 'fun' games, the games didn't even have to be of 'Epic' proportions.
If the PSP was on par with the speed and ease of use as the DS, Sony could have put a serious hurt on Nintendo's handheld market.
Oh well, better luck next time.
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Though I will agree, when I play my DS its nice for everything to be fast, it in no way makes me regret having a PSP.
Now, Joystiq/PSPFB, I read there was an option to disable the "faster" loading on the new PSP. Could you disable that and run some more tests to see if the old and the new PSPs then load at the same speed (it would be especially helpful for games that are actually slower to load on the new PSP)?
I stupidly sold my PSP long ago because I was using an older version of Devhook which would keep corrupting my saves and got rid of it, no point in having a handheld if I can't even save my games. Didn't know that at the time. Sold it just before custom firmware came out, argh. Definately gonna pick up the new slim now.
Hey PSPFanboy, do you know when Sony or someone else will release a new battery cover to cover up the older, thicker batteries in the new PSP? I bet it'll be a new backplate and make it just as thick as the old PSP? I don't care, better battery life is a nice plus.
How much more battery life did you get with the 1800 or even 2200 mAh battery?
Too bad PSP games won't work on my crappy 32" SDTV with no component inputs. : (
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It won't let you play games over the composite cords.
The load times don't bother since the games that have long load times are crappy anyways.
@ Bobby
There are also "s" cables and normal RCAs just check out Play-asia.com
------- goes back to playing MHF2
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That was really fucking tasteless dude.
@ Thornedvenom
These system always get you at accessories. Just like when I bought the Wii. What? The Wiimote and Nunchucks are sold seperately, wow it cost me a fortune just to play with my friends.
Sorry, did you just call me a kiddy mr. "Fatass of Kickassness." Umm, okay.
And no I am not a spoiled rich kid, I'm a spoiled 25 year old that likes to spend lots of money b/c I earned it through hard years of work in school. Proper education pays off, make sure you do that and you can be an a**hole like me with lots of money. With my position, I have the right to say anything HAHAHHAHA!
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Without that, it's like normal PSP again... oh wait, it has the added functionality, but which can only be exploited if you use the cables. If you already have them, great deal for you, but for me, no deal!
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Please DS fanboy, get out of here.
If you talk about load times, i give you ouedan 1&2 (super long time ) Megaman ZX ( long load times ) luna knights, ff3 ( load and lags ), hotel dusk...
Clearly, the load times are not specialy link with the hardware, but maybe with the ambition of the games. On the psp like on the DS, small games are loading quikly ( and even big optimased ones, like MGS for exemple ). If DS games, mostly load fine, it is because the are small 2d games. Almost all 3D games i have on my DS have loading times equal to the general psp load times.
Second: The AV cable isnt included, but they put a function....and blah blah...
Should i remind you all the there is a audio jack out on the ds, and nowhere to find a head set, even the sheappest, inside the box....IS IT A SHAME TO YOU TO.
I dont say the new psp is flawless, and i whish they could have done better improvement, but as it is , we callit the PSP "SLIM", not the psp2. The main changes where the battery consumption, and the smaller size, with improved ram and slight redesign.
I am hearing something???? what ??? DSphat -> DSlite...nothing new, but a better look, and a little brighter screen ( wich drop the battery life )....but everybody around was wetening their pants ?
How come, when nintendo does the trick people applause, and when sony does, people boo.
COme on guys, specialy psp haters, you dont like the psp, you never intended to buy one, so dont bother to post comments on a thread, and discouraged hobest interested people to buy one, by your messages of childish behavior.
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Dyslexic PSP SDF Untie!!
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