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Alright I'm going to give one a try and I've seen them on videogamesplus.ca for around £195 with a hockey game and you have to order another one as part of the deal as they are in demand. I was thinking Ridge Racers and getting Wipeout soon but thats on back order with them. What do I need to charge it with? Best place to get one? Also am I likely to get stung on tax? Tell me what I need and what I don't as I'm a total newbie as far as the PSP goes.
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It's more than worth it, for me anyway - I like most of the launch games and the ones I have (minus Metal Gear Acid) are fantastic to play.
In terms of battery life, I must admit I haven't pushed it to extremes or done definitive tests, but I know for a fact I'm getting over 2-3 hours play on high brightness and mid-75% volume. It also appears I may have 1 tiny dead pixel, but when the game actually kicks in and all the colours come into play, it seems to dissapear - I'd say it's more of a lazy pixel :D
GBAX.com are friendly and efficient, but pricey - Importmadness are cheaper than VGC. When I preordered, I got free 2 Day courier shipping with the purchase of airmail (about $7-10? can't remember). I really would recommend IM as long as you don't rely on their customer service.
Didn't enjoy the DS as much as you thought? Me neither - it's turned into a novelty console that has now been gathering dust for a Month or two, even though the UK launch has been and gone. You will enjoy the PSP - I'm sure you will.
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Adrian - you have a link to this tunnelling software? I'd love to try Twisted Metal online once it arrives :D
In terms of battery life, I must admit I haven't pushed it to extremes or done definitive tests, but I know for a fact I'm getting over 2-3 hours play on high brightness and mid-75% volume. It also appears I may have 1 tiny dead pixel, but when the game actually kicks in and all the colours come into play, it seems to dissapear - I'd say it's more of a lazy pixel :D
GBAX.com are friendly and efficient, but pricey - Importmadness are cheaper than VGC. When I preordered, I got free 2 Day courier shipping with the purchase of airmail (about $7-10? can't remember). I really would recommend IM as long as you don't rely on their customer service.
Didn't enjoy the DS as much as you thought? Me neither - it's turned into a novelty console that has now been gathering dust for a Month or two, even though the UK launch has been and gone. You will enjoy the PSP - I'm sure you will.
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Adrian - you have a link to this tunnelling software? I'd love to try Twisted Metal online once it arrives :D
I might order one from VGP with 2 of the following: Wipeout pure, Ridge Racers. Do I order it then email them asking for it to be marked down? What did you do adrian? Thanks.
Are they really all they are cracked up to be? I mean I've had a DS but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would because the games (bar Mario) seemed to lack long term appeal. Are the graphics anywhere near PS2 standard? It's just it's a lot of cash and yeah I could sell it if I didn't like it but I just hope the games have a bit of longevity.
No lag at all.
Twisted Metal is cool, basically like the others really so if you enjoyed them you will like this. Areas are big from what I have played and control is pretty good.
Twisted Metal is cool, basically like the others really so if you enjoyed them you will like this. Areas are big from what I have played and control is pretty good.
Any lag online? What's Twisted metal like?
lcarus wrote:
> Huh? You were playing it online??? Is this through a cable connection,
> or wireless?
Wireless. I knew they had Ad-Hoc (Other PSPs in the same area) but though internet play was done by PC software(Tunnelling) to fool the PSP thinking it was over a LAN. But both Twisted Metal and Gretzky Hockey have online modes where you connect to a lobby. I was amazed as I didnt know these games had these features and didnt find them till the day after I got my PSP. Not all games have this function though so people are using Tunnelling software to play them.
Also Wipeout has a secret Web Browser so people have set up portals for you to connect to and surf the net on the PSP and even talk on IRC.
> Huh? You were playing it online??? Is this through a cable connection,
> or wireless?
Wireless. I knew they had Ad-Hoc (Other PSPs in the same area) but though internet play was done by PC software(Tunnelling) to fool the PSP thinking it was over a LAN. But both Twisted Metal and Gretzky Hockey have online modes where you connect to a lobby. I was amazed as I didnt know these games had these features and didnt find them till the day after I got my PSP. Not all games have this function though so people are using Tunnelling software to play them.
Also Wipeout has a secret Web Browser so people have set up portals for you to connect to and surf the net on the PSP and even talk on IRC.
sPiKeCaSt wrote:
> So you got a PSP (US) + 3 games for £250? Or was that minus the
> del? Was that on ebay?
Nope VGP, but 3 games includes the free Gretzky game which I do not want really, but have played a little, and also includes Del. Going to be getting Need For Speed, Ridge Racer and Wipeout soon for about £85(£28 per game) including del.
I think my PSP does have 1 dead pixel, but it has some marks on the screen, bubbles to be more accurate. They really only show when its off so no big deal, plus once your in a game there gone anyway.
PSPs are know for dead pixels and screen bumps so its no big deal in a way as with some people getting PSPs with 10+ dead pixels I am a lucky owner.
The faults people are reporting are not covered by Sony, so some shops arent taking them back while others are. Most UK importers will only swap for a min of 3 dead pixels, but they dont cover screen bumps/bubbles like I have so even with a UK importer you wouldnt be know better off.
> So you got a PSP (US) + 3 games for £250? Or was that minus the
> del? Was that on ebay?
Nope VGP, but 3 games includes the free Gretzky game which I do not want really, but have played a little, and also includes Del. Going to be getting Need For Speed, Ridge Racer and Wipeout soon for about £85(£28 per game) including del.
I think my PSP does have 1 dead pixel, but it has some marks on the screen, bubbles to be more accurate. They really only show when its off so no big deal, plus once your in a game there gone anyway.
PSPs are know for dead pixels and screen bumps so its no big deal in a way as with some people getting PSPs with 10+ dead pixels I am a lucky owner.
The faults people are reporting are not covered by Sony, so some shops arent taking them back while others are. Most UK importers will only swap for a min of 3 dead pixels, but they dont cover screen bumps/bubbles like I have so even with a UK importer you wouldnt be know better off.
Oh and any dead pixels?
So you got a PSP (US) + 3 games for £250? Or was that minus the del? Was that on ebay?
Huh? You were playing it online??? Is this through a cable connection, or wireless?
The reports weren't that recent, about Janauary or Feb I think. It mentioned a switchover to longer lasting cells for the battery, and as you mentioned the change in manufacturer. If there's no difference in tech. specs, then it really doesn't matter.
The reports weren't that recent, about Janauary or Feb I think. It mentioned a switchover to longer lasting cells for the battery, and as you mentioned the change in manufacturer. If there's no difference in tech. specs, then it really doesn't matter.
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