So I'm starting my PSP experience sort of late...

[Via]

About 2 years ago I made a thread about PSP gaming in anticipation of a trip, but that trip got canceled. Now it's on again; I leave tomorrow.

In anticipation of some boring nights I decided to go ahead and buy a PSP to distract me. From the prices I found it almost looks like the PSP is being closed out: I got the MLB 11 and GT bundle at Best Buy for $99.

The I headed over to gamestop and checked out their selection, and they are pretty much blowing everything used out. I got (all for $5 or less):

Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tiger Woods 2007
FF 7:Crisis Core
Ridge Racer
F1 2009

I think I'm pretty set for a few weeks, but are there any great PSP games out there I should add? I've got a few hours to kill before I leave tomorrow, and I'm pretty sure this could be the only extended PSP stretch of my life.

As far as the interlacing issue goes: I was worried, but after trying all the games I couldn't really notice it except for on GT. When I played that one there were some occasional white lines accross the track.

 

[zerocool84]

God of War or Metal Gear Solid if you're into those.

 

[Via]

Yeah, they had both of those pretty cheap too.

Maybe I should pick those up.

 

[mmntech]

Looking for PSP games? Here's some to try

-God of War: Chains of Olympus
-Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception... probably the best portable flight sim ever.
-Disgaea 1 & 2 if you like tactical RPGs
-Daxter
-LittleBigPlanet
-Mod-nation Racers
-Jeanne D'Arc ... though I prefer Disgaea over it for TRPG fans.
-Sega Genesis Collection ... a must have
-Valkyria Chronicles II
-LocoRoco
-Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
-Patapon... rhythm games aren't my thing but I can see why it's popular

 

[Via]

Ace Combat X? Hmm, that sounds interesting.

They had the Sega genesis collection for like $1. Why didn't I just pick it up? I'll definitely hav to go back no.

 

[zerocool84]

Ace Combat X? Hmm, that sounds interesting.

They had the Sega genesis collection for like $1. Why didn't I just pick it up? I'll definitely hav to go back no.

For $1 hell yes pick that up!!!!

 

[Via]

Ok, so I played around with it a little more.

Really nice that I was able to log in with my PSN name and download the free PSP games. Not having to use the UMD should save battery for long plane/train rides.

Killzone's almost done. As for the second one...

I like a good arcade cart racer (LOVED Mariokart), so Super mod racers might be a good one for me.

But maybe I should try Pursuit Force, even though it was released like 5 years earlier.

Has anyone tried both? I'm not really interested in Little Big Planet.

 

[Via]

So I had about 2 weeks to play with the 3000, and imo it's a pretty awesome portable gamer.

I didn't have any issues with the screen, but I've never played the previous ones so I have nothing to complare it to. I got almost no artifacts (none in most games); maybe Sony has improved the screen software somehow?

The extended battery is a must.

FF7: Crisis Core has to the the biggest budget portable game ever. The production values of this game are off the charts in every way. I was hoping for party based combat, but I learned to like what the game gave. Something about the story really got to me as well.

For long stretches without plugging in - old games on the memory stick ftw. I played the original Tomb Raider for at least 3 hours, and the battery went from 100% to 85%.

I'll be trolling gaming stores for used UMDs for a while.

 

[Tom]

Was that $99 deal a sale price that's over now, or something that might still be available ?

 

[Ross Ridge]

Was that $99 deal a sale price that's over now, or something that might still be available ?

Ahem. You're willing to pay $99 for a handheld you don't think there are any good games for?

I'm pretty sure that deal is long since over, but if you're patient I'm sure you'll be able to find a similar deal before the year is out. You can also get used PSPs for $100 or less.

 

[Via]

Was that $99 deal a sale price that's over now, or something that might still be available ?

I'm not sure. I went to my local Best Buy and was standing in the PSP aisle when a guy came over and asked to help me. He said "we have a great deal on a combo package" and walked me over to a sale section.

I actually was considering a PSP go because they were being liquidated, but I'm really glad I didn't because the local Gamestops have tons of cheap used UMDs.

Ironically the two included games were the ones I played the least.

 

[Aikouka]

I think my favorite games on the PSP have been "Lumines" (I & II), "Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X" and "Mega Man: Powered Up!". Lumines is probably my favorite puzzle game of all time, and I've spent a ridiculous number of hours playing it. The two Mega Man games are remakes of Mega Man X and Mega Man 1 (respectively) in 3D. The games suffer from a little bit of a slowdown at times, which is probably their only fault.

 

[Tom]

Ahem. You're willing to pay $99 for a handheld you don't think there are any good games for?

I'm pretty sure that deal is long since over, but if you're patient I'm sure you'll be able to find a similar deal before the year is out. You can also get used PSPs for $100 or less.

Yea, $99 is better than $129. in any case I found out Kmart is clearancing some psp bundles for $90 and my grandaughter got a silver one with Ratchet and Clank.

She's happy. I picked up a Rock Band bundle but I'd rather have the green Metal Gear Solid one.

btw, I still dont think there's enough games, but it's pretty cool for $90.

 

[Via]

It is cool; I'm really glad I bought it.

Basically a portable PS2, with some inherent limitations.

Playing the Tiger Woods game was pretty much identical to the 2003-2005 version on PS2.

 

[I4AT]

The original puzzle quest alone will probably keep you entertained throughout the whole trip.

 

[Via]

It would have, but I'm back already.

 

[Tom]

Well, this kind of sucks..instead of including the movie "School of Rock" in the psp Rock Band bundle box, there's a download voucher..which of course is expired ?

Why put a time limit on the voucher ? And the Echocrome voucher in the Ratchet & Clank bundle is also expired.

Havent actually tried to use the codes yet, anyone know if they'll still work ? Also, if the movie one doesn't work, I'm hoping Sony will replace it somehow, otherwise they can have a couple more psp bundles for their refurbished store stock..