@sandwiches:

Amen.

Pay_Me_Or_Pay_Me_No_Attention

It should have had more of the 'unique' games two years ago. Never the less, I welcome them, but 40-50% of the PSP's 'core' users are going to download the games and thus, any sales for these 'unique' titles are going to be in the shitter, thus denying any sort of chance at more titles like them.

Piracy, along with a "Loaded with so much shit, if you drop it, you've got a $150 paperweight" mindset is why the PSP hasn't done better then it is. If Sony wants to prevent a repeat, they should go ahead and outright give Dark Alex a job writing firmware for them.

Foxstar Sixtail

@sandwiches:
lets just cross our fingers for the psp2... as it stands, i think its okay, but better analog sticks and a better "grip" handhold.. ... and some other things would make it nicer.

joelface

more unique the better, i think.

im getting a little sick of the same old, same old.

:p

joelface

@GhaleonUnlimited: I LOVE my PSP, but tolerate the nub. I don't like the "slide" mechanics (it makes fine control pretty difficult). I wish the Slim would have come with a pup-up nub. ...actually, I wish it would have come with TWO pop-up nubs.

sandwiches

I like both systems, I really do, but play my DS more. It's just more portable, and that battery life kicks some serious arse.

But I feel like I need more PSP time, I might have to change that.

dirtybacon

I want another Katamari game. I'm having new Katamari withdrawals. Why, BK, oh why did you have to skip the PS3?

FANBOY of ceilings

@GhaleonUnlimited:
You can get kits to replace the nub, my friend did that and loved it, but results may vary. Quite frankly, I think that a lot of people make any excuse not to give the PSP a chance. I mean people hate the PSP because of remote play and video playback and the fact that there may be a GPS add-on? I hope that they realize that those people would not be working on making games if they weren't working on those items, they would probably be doing something in Sony's electronics division. If you don't like an extra feature, you can ignore it. I have never used the internet radio features, but I don't resent Sony for giving me the option.

kingofallcosmos

@The Wreckard:
I can go along with this statement. I am a huge DS fan with over 80 games, but the PSP has really seemed to be getting the better games lately. For the last few months, ever since I got my slim model, I have been playing the PSP way more than the DS, but I still love both systems. I actually think that they are complementary systems. Competition is nice for the people on the sidelines, but this isn't like the PS3 and 360 with systems that are similar in specs, it is more like the PS360 and Wii which offer completely different experiences. The only competition is in your entertainment dollars, but we might as well compare DVD sales to game sales in that case.

A year or so ago, if someone asked me which system to get, I would definitely say the DS, but now I would need to know more about the person's tastes in order to make a recommendation.

kingofallcosmos

@GhaleonUnlimited: What's the no-love-for-nub? I find it very adequate. Nice and comfortable and slide-y. Ridge Racer wouldn't be the same without it.

pylon_trooper

The phrase "very unique" doesn't make any sense. Something is either unique, or it isn't.

GoodbyeGalaxy

Doesn't matter when I can't operate the nub to play them. Fix that, then we'll talk.

GhaleonUnlimited

Resident Evil, please.

J.A.

I've been enjoying Loco Roco and Patapon for a while now. I will get Echochrome the second it's released in physical disc form. For non-game things, radio is nice but I don't really use it. I'd use Skype if it did text chat. I do use remote play every day and it's sweet, if limited. Very handy around the house.

Most of my favorites are actually reused, just not beaten to death. Ridge Racer, Need for Speed, and Burnout, Guilty Gear. All of those exist on DS in mangled form, sometimes mutated right out of usability (GG:DS). Then there's DJ Max Portable, Jaleco's mahjong games, Wipeout, God of War. Excellent games - remakes (rarely ports) of console series - but done right.

So I think it has plenty of innovative titles and features coming in, but ultimately I find it's more about how the system carries the game. There are lots of games that I'd simply like to have time to play on the go on a pocket-sized home theater like Disgaea.

fuchikoma

@PatMan33: PSP content not reflected on the PS3? Eh? Pixel Junk Monsters... Flow... Everyday Shooter... Little Big Planet...

McBonk

Sony needs to bring over more JRPGs.

[www.tlrgames.com]

Dragon_Warrior

@Wolfers: But, it can't be argued that the PSP doesn't have an awesome shooter franchise in the form of Syphon Filter...I personally think that stacks up to many big console shooters, all things considered. It's a marvelous piece of coding, Logan's Shadow.

pylon_trooper

Let's hope! I could sure use some more titles for mine. Anything but shooters, I really don't like using face buttons for that.

Wolfers

Here comes VeryLittleBigPlanet.

FANBOY of ceilings

I hope so, I had a PSP at launch and kept it for almost a year...hardly ever played it. I got a new slim when Patapon came out and have been loving it...especially all the connectivity with the PS3. Remote Play FTW

Seiven

@JonC: Mercury is unique.

Klappstuhl

@thegunshow: No, they don't. Wii/DS integration was promised, but has yet to materialize in any meaningful way. Even some of the mooted ideas like downloading DS demos via Wii are a bit half-baked. I had faith when Nintendo said they were working on something big in terms of integration, but I'm starting to doubt.

kennyd1

Owning both systems, I find that the PSP's library has grown and matured as the DS' library has stagnated.

18 months ago, there was no doubt that the DS was the better system. Since then though there's been at least 2 or 3 good PSP games for every 1 good DS game.

The Wreckard

Wow, this is great. I love all the stuff they're doing with PSP especially the PS3/PSP integrations. I can't wait to see what else they come out with. I'm loving God of War right now and remote play. I'm waiting for the GPS attachment to come out here in the US and I'll be good.

I don't own a Wii or DS but do they integrate with each other something like what the PSP and PS3 does? I'm just curious.

thegunshow

Can anybody really doubt Sony's ability to make quality, unique games anymore?

budash2

I got mine on March and I can't believe how much it has matured. 3 Years ago I laughed at Sony's attempt to go against the DS (I was one of the few who guessed the DS would prevail), but with Loco Roco, Daxtar, GOW, Crush, Logan's Shadow, etc, etc, I'm starting to favour the PSP more than my DS. Which is proof that all a system needs and only needs GAMES.----> on second thought that could go either way.

goldwings

@Rebelphoenix83: Doubt it. Ready at Dawn said it themselves that they don't want Chains of Olympus to be ported. Daxter STILL hasn't been ported to the PS2, and its been out for a while. As for Crisis Core, that depends on Square Enix. It has been selling well on the PSP, so they don't really need to.

I say, play the games on the systems they were built on. Unless you know, the game in an enhanced port of an older game. Then, play the advanced version! I doubt PS2 versions of Chains of Olympus and Crisis Core would have the same charm if they were on PS2. They are PSP showcases, so let them show.

Magic Emperor Anima

*Hopes for LocoRoco 2*

ST19AG_WGreymon

@ElektroDragon: Damn it. That means the Hot Dog arms are returning :/

Fyren

On a ROLL not ROLE. Bad journalism!

ElektroDragon

@Rebelphoenix83: Still waiting for MGS:PO to be ported eh? Good luck with that.

Kyle81

@fallingdove: GoW and Crisis Core will be on PS2 eventually.

Rebelphoenix83

psp is pretty cool especially most recently (past half-year) with all these (s)rpgs coming out. that's all it took to get me into getting one. the ds has a different set of games that got me interested in it too. so i guess in some sort of indirect way, both portable systems complement each other for me.

everyone has their own taste of course.

phrequency

@njhardcoreguy:

The red looks too girly.

Violater

@Violater: If you aren't OCD and don't mind smudges, the Piano black is a good choice. I have the white and I love mine. The PSP overall is a pretty good purchase.

@Rebelphoenix83: Its probably cause you "used" to own it that you haven't seen much.

In the last few months, the PSP has seen, Beats, Patapon, Ecochrome, not to mention God of War, and Crisis Core.

Anyway, I really hope that these titles keep rolling out, it has been a good year so far.

fallingdove

It's been a slow, quiet march for the PSP. I picked up a Japanese one at launch, and haven't really looked back. There have been a lot of naysayers, but it's done really well over the last few years. I'm all for portable gaming systems, really. Good on the DS and even more so for the PSP.

I think the attraction to handheld gaming is that developers have got to be economic and clever about their game design, and I think that's rather noble. Big console gaming feels excessive...maybe I'm being silly about it, but I'd rather play Syphon Filter than some of the big names on home console.

And really...where am I going to find an online multiplayer experience as hardcore as SOCOM Tactical Strike, without going back to the more restrictive Full Spectrum Warrior games?!

SOCOM Tactical Strike is a winner in my book.

Go, little PSP, GO!

pylon_trooper

@Violater: Wait for the God of War blood red.

njhardcoreguy

By Brian Ashcraft
"The PSP really seems to on a role of late, doesn't it?"
roll?

Anyway I am still indecisive of which package to get,
I want the piano black but the white looks sexy.

Violater

VERY unique. Not just one of a kind. ESPECIALLY one of a kind. Even more one of a kind than one of kind. Can't wait to see that.

kennyd1

For some reason "unique" has a bad taste in my mouth if it resembles Loco Roco etc.

Snappywave

I finally bought a PSP last week as I do a lot of commuting (and kept finding myself pining over Chains Of Olympus / Silent Hill Origins) and can't believe how much cool stuff suddenly seems to be happening for it. It might have taken three years but I really think the PSP is starting to turn its poor public perception around.

Faster74

By more 'very unique' titles, I hope they don't mean games like Patapon. Patapon was definitely unique, but that pata-pata-pata-pon pon-pon-pata-pon voice over and over... it kind of had a negative affect on my sanity. Loco Roco was cool, but still not that exciting.

I'd be into more deep games like MHF2- that's been my favorite experience with the PSP. What I'm really not impressed with is the non-gaming focus that Sony has taken with their hardware lately (skype, remote play, Blu-ray, etc.). It's like every time there's new news about the PSP or the PS3, it's something unrelated to it's use for gaming. Even in that article, which was about how there are more games coming, they couldn't keep it just about games:

"Koller also mentioned that upcoming PSP peripherals will include a keyboard (for internet browsing), camera and North American version of the GPS add-on planned for release this autumn."

ffs...

It's reassuring to at least hear that they are still interested in games, even though 'very unique' doesn't sound that great to me. Give me a few shmups, or some great action games. I don't need some avant-garde cutefest, just some great solid games. Something kickass like a modern RPG/beat-em-up similar to River City Ransom would be cool.

Madeira

I think I would have been happy with more Loco Roco...Such as DLC in the form of new levels, just not to the extent of The Sims expansions...

Arnold Rimmer's Garden Strimmer

I just chose to grab a DS over the PSP, though it wasn't an easy decision. Looks like I'll be re-evaluating the PSP after my wedding when I have some more of that "discretionary funding." (Weddings are FREAKING EXPENSIVE!)

HootieMac: Thinks Barry Zuckerkorn > Bob Loblaw

Unique as in "locoroco/patapon/lumines" unique or unique as in "this game is made for the PSP and will not be ported" unique or unique as in a brand new title of an established genre of gaming? Cause I'd prefer the latter any day.
While it's great and all that the PSP is getting Crisis Core and God of War and all of that, those are all franchises that have been done before on other systems. What the PSP really needs is some fresh blood, tailor made for it.

Xideo

@Kyle81: Still, perhaps there is something to be said since it really has been three years and it is still being ignored somewhat.

Is there something fundamentally wrong with the PlayStation Portable formula that is causing this to happen or are we coming to the end of a cycle after which PSP sales will begin to level out?

I can speak for myself in this case though. In the case of the DS I like it because it is a reflection of Nintendo's past products and when I get something nifty and different for the DS I know that there will be something similar on its console counterpart. My issue with the PSP is that while they do have games that satisfy this whole "it's good to be different" thing that's been going on, it is not a reflection of their console and does not compliment it.

If Sony can make these fun and different games for the PSP, why are they not also making these things for the PS3? They've had a substantial block of time in which to do this and it has remained somewhat barren. To me is appears as if the distribution of creativity is not proportional and one of their systems is suffering for it.

And I say this with all due respect for Sony and their end product because they are very good at what they do. It is my opinion and if I hear something better I'll consider it because I know there are people out there who know more about this than I do.

PatMan33

@Machzy: Dear lord. Rooting for one piece of hardware to "beat" another is like me rooting for my houseplant to beat my coffee pot. Even if my houseplant wins, I still get a hot cup of coffee.

Super_Nintendo_Chalmers

@IIGrayFoxII: You just reminded me. Echochrome is brilliant. I got the demo off the japanese store a few days ago and love it.

Bearskopff

Sony has to do something to get PSP software sales going up. Some unique games will help pull in a consumer base to buy games instead of the current consumer base that's pirating or using it as the ultimate portable emulator/entertainment device.

Kinburn

"I think all it took was Sony to realize that they couldn't sell their product on brand name alone, to start actually trying again."

I couldn't have said it better. Seeing as now I took the plunge and own a PS3 and have been leaning towards making a PSP purchase just because I have to admit I like the way they are approaching the handheld market now as eariler I wouldn't have glanced in their direction.

Humble pie could have been the best thing for Sony's buffet.

caleb

@PAULINK: The future pipeline of games for the PSP (Besides in Echochrome and Secret Agent Clank) is kinda bare. Though it is early in the year and as with the DS and Wii, there Q3 and Q4 games havent been announced.

IIGrayFoxII

Honestly, the psp is looking pretty damn hot at the moment.

Will get one one I have the moolah.

The_Antihippy

Apologies for mis-spelling fantasy

Bearskopff

Q-Games working on Eden for both PSN and psp please? ;3

sUKi

The PSP seems to be going from strength to strength even though I feel it doesn't know what it's mass market is...still.

I love Patapon and LocoRoco. These games really stand out for me and if they are hinting at anything along those lines I will be more than happy. It would be nice to see games that work along side the PS3 (which seems to be the craze in recent months).

Such as Final Fanasty, which I am eagerly awaiting (as with God of War), to have mini games, trailers etc which can be viewed via the PS3 (Remote Play?). Similar perhaps to BD Live.

Bearskopff

@Kyle81: is crisis core your answer for amazing third party support? Because in reality, I see no games coming out in the next few months that are worth buying. My psp collection has been dragging on. It's got a couple of good third party games in there but i'm talking about future releases.

PAULINK

@Raziel3333:

too true. A year ago, I wouldn't have touched a PSP. Now I want one.

The PS3 is starting to warm on me a lot too. Games like Super Stardust and Pixeljunk thaw my heart.

I think all it took was Sony to realize that they couldn't sell their product on brand name alone, to start actually trying again.

Komrade_Kayce

@PAULINK: wtf are you talking about, they got amazing amount of 3rd party support. Seriously been 3 years now and people are still ignorant to the PSP? "no gamez lols"

Kyle81

you know i have to admit the psp is looking cooler and cooler as we go along. so i am hopeing this isn't hype.

Raziel3333

@Rebelphoenix83:
Patapon's unique. LocoRoco's unique. Echochrome's unique. Crush's unique.

JonC

@Rebelphoenix83:

Pata pata pata pon?? Yeah that's pretty unique.

enewtabie

@Rebelphoenix83:

Patapon
Crush
Loco Roco......

Kyle81

Now they need some good third party support for some other unique games. There is literally no games that i'm looking forward to on the psp, this is because of lack of good third party titles. Though, sony's been on a roll with their first party support, i'll give em that much.

PAULINK

Was the use of "Role" intentional, or did you mean "Roll" either way, I'm not the grammar police I was just making sure I was in on the joke :)

-EDGE-

I haven't seen anything very unique on the PSP yet, and I used to own one, everything either gets ported to the system, or ported from the system.

Rebelphoenix83

C'mon baby! Kick some DS ass!

Machzy

or 'RV', the portable version of 'Home'

Komrade_Kayce

sony branded .nds emu

Im calling it.

Komrade_Kayce

If Patapon is any indication sign me up.

Replica23

@Kyle81: Actually I'm not waiting for shit. I fail to care anymore one way or another.

Rebelphoenix83

Personally, I can't wait for MLB 08 The Show: Batboy Edition.

Hubert Humphrey Methadone

"The PSP really seems to on a role of late, doesn't it?"

Don't you mean "on a roll"?

pxeIsword