The PSP seems kind of cool.

[Average Joe]

I've had one for a long-ass time, but never used it much. Past few months I've been picking up the occasional cheap game here and there and I've been having enough fun with it that I want to upgrade to a 3000 instead of my busted old 1000.

Popped in my copy of Patapon last night and had a blast with it despite being ass a Rhythm games. Also ordered a copy of Every Extend Extra since that was cheap as hell and seems like wacky fun too.

 

[yagamikun]

The PSP is an excellent console/handheld. If you're just getting into a hand full of physical games, a PSP 3000 is a great purchase.

At the same time, consider getting a PS Vita and jailbreaking it instead - Japanese Slim units are quite cheap these days. You can download *any* PSP, PS1, or PS Vita game right from an app on the Vita - better screen than a PSP and runs all games wonderfully. You could also use either a Vita or PSP as a snazzy emulation station too. The jailbreak is quite easy to do as well.

 

[Average Joe]

The PSP is an excellent console/handheld. If you're just getting into a hand full of physical games, a PSP 3000 is a great purchase.

At the same time, consider getting a PS Vita and jailbreaking it instead - Japanese Slim units are quite cheap these days. You can download *any* PSP, PS1, or PS Vita game right from an app on the Vita - better screen than a PSP and runs all games wonderfully. You could also use either a Vita or PSP as a snazzy emulation station too. The jailbreak is quite easy to do as well.

I was actually looking into prices for those; my wife is going to Japan in a few weeks so the timing is on point.

 

[famicommander]

here's what ya do:
1. Play Crush
2. Agree with me that it's awesome or go fuck yourself

 

[herb]

I loved my psp bitd. Been thinking of getting one again too.

 

[Average Joe]

here's what ya do:
1. Play Crush
2. Agree with me that it's awesome or go fuck yourself

Sounds interesting.

I've been snagging stuff that is cheap so if I happen to see it I shall.

 

[heihachi]

The PSP is an excellent console/handheld. If you're just getting into a hand full of physical games, a PSP 3000 is a great purchase.

At the same time, consider getting a PS Vita and jailbreaking it instead - Japanese Slim units are quite cheap these days. You can download *any* PSP, PS1, or PS Vita game right from an app on the Vita - better screen than a PSP and runs all games wonderfully. You could also use either a Vita or PSP as a snazzy emulation station too. The jailbreak is quite easy to do as well.

I'd go this route before spending more on psp stuff. In addition to everything yagamikun said, the dpad and buttons are so much better on vita.

 

[Ralfakick]

This intrigues me now about the GO

I just have a UMD one

 

[skate323k137]

The PSP and I guess Vita was (were?) the only non-NAOMI / Dreamcast system to get a Power Stone port. It's criminal. I no longer own one, and wouldn't own it just for that, but I feel as a PSA I must say if you are stuck with a PSP at least play some fucking Power Stone.

Power Stone Collection

Power Stone Collection, known as Power Stone Portable (パワーストーン ポータブル) in Japan, is a game released for the PlayStation Portable in 2006 and later ported as a download-only version for the Playstation Vita in 2012. It includes Power Stone and Power Stone 2 along with extra content, such as 12 new...

powerstone.fandom.com

 

[Average Joe]

The PSP and I guess Vita was (were?) the only non-NAOMI / Dreamcast system to get a Power Stone port. It's criminal. I no longer own one, and wouldn't own it just for that, but I feel as a PSA I must say if you are stuck with a PSP at least play some fucking Power Stone.

Power Stone Collection

Power Stone Collection, known as Power Stone Portable (パワーストーン ポータブル) in Japan, is a game released for the PlayStation Portable in 2006 and later ported as a download-only version for the Playstation Vita in 2012. It includes Power Stone and Power Stone 2 along with extra content, such as 12 new...

powerstone.fandom.com

I almost bought that many years ago before it was stupidly expensive and I wish I did.

 

[NeoSneth]

My PSP collection is collecting dust, but damn, did it have some great tactical RPG's.
I agree, the Vita is probably the way to go, but it's very fun tossing in a real UMD and hearing it work.

 

[skate323k137]

I almost bought that many years ago before it was stupidly expensive and I wish I did.

I'm sure that's on the list of "things I sold for less than $20," but I'm definitely glad I don't lose sleep over stuff like that.

 

[Average Joe]

Went to my local shop and picked up Rengoku 2, Crisis Core, and Phantasy Star Portable. I definitely like buying the physical games, but some of the prices on this thing are nuts and I'm not going above $20 for any of these. I'll happily just steal the hell out of what I can't find on the cheap.

 

[terry.330]

If you like arcade style racers Ridge Racer and Wipeout have excellent PSP versions.

Also Lumines and Space Invaders Extreme for music/puzzle action.

 

[Average Joe]

They had Space Invaders Extreme there but I didn't even look at it. Just kind of assumed it was trash.

 

[skate323k137]

Every Extend Extra was pretty fun too FWIW

 

[deez_nutz]

Those PSP burnout games are awesome.

Guilty pleasure are the Pursuit Force games…controls a little stiff but fun over the top racing and action games.

 

[terry.330]

They had Space Invaders Extreme there but I didn't even look at it. Just kind of assumed it was trash.

Nah it's really good and the soundtrack is awesome.

 

[Ralfakick]

Those PSP burnout games are awesome.

Guilty pleasure are the Pursuit Force games…controls a little stiff but fun over the top racing and action games.

Pursuit force is on ps4/5 now

Pursuit Force

The streets are ravaged with crime, jump into action to rid corruption

store.playstation.com

 

[Ralfakick]

If you like arcade style racers Ridge Racer and Wipeout have excellent PSP versions.

Also Lumines and Space Invaders Extreme for music/puzzle action.

I always wanted to try the Sega Rally PSP version, never got that.

 

[Neo Alec]

I have a 2000 model, which some prefer over the 3000. Played it and my 1000 a lot back in the day, considering I'm not a big portable system fan.

No one mentioned Half-Minute Hero or Jeanne d'Arc yet. Or that weird version of Lunar.

 

[Average Joe]

I have a 2000 model, which some prefer over the 3000. Played it and my 1000 a lot back in the day, considering I'm not a big portable system fan.

No one mentioned Half-Minute Hero or Jeanne d'Arc yet. Or that weird version of Lunar.

They had both of those games at the shop and I made a mental note to look them up since they were both too expensive. I had never heard of Half-Minute, but I just watched a few clips and it looks pretty unique/fun.

 

[Heinz]

I played the shit out my PSP 3000 back in the day, had a lot of hours on Gran Turismo. The Ridge Racer games were fucking on point too.

I sold that thing ages ago but the Vita is worth it over the PSP nowadays, PSP games look great on it and the Adrenaline app boots you into the PSP XMB so it's like actually using a PSP but better screen, filter options etc.

 

[LoneSage]

Joe, does this revitalized PSP interest stem from me giving you that thumbs up on a Hammerin Harry PSP post you made 15ish years ago

 

[Average Joe]

Joe, does this revitalized PSP interest stem from me giving you that thumbs up on a Hammerin Harry PSP post you made 15ish years ago

That and doing some deep cleaning in my place and finding a stack of games.