Getting a PSP

Lenas · 12-21-2007, 08:44 AM

I've decided that I am going to be buying a PSP for the upcoming FFVII: Crisis Core release. However, since that is still a few months away, I need something before then.

Please advise on "important" things for the PSP. Any links to information regarding emulation would be cool, as well as advice on the merits of original/slim/new/used PSP models. Any good game recommendations outside of tactics-style (too slow for me) gameplay will also be appreciated.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Darus Grey · 12-21-2007, 09:53 AM

slim model, there are no benefits to the old psp.

Vinen · 12-21-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenas

I've decided that I am going to be buying a PSP for the upcoming FFVII: Crisis Core release. However, since that is still a few months away, I need something before then.

Please advise on "important" things for the PSP. Any links to information regarding emulation would be cool, as well as advice on the merits of original/slim/new/used PSP models. Any good game recommendations outside of tactics-style (too slow for me) gameplay will also be appreciated.

Thank you, gentlemen.

What Darus said.

The only benefits really to an old PSP are easier hacking I think? if you can get a really old model. Otherwise you need a pandora's battery.

I am not sure how people go about hacking PSP Slim's as I haven't wanted to you.

Soygen · 12-21-2007, 11:06 AM

I have a slim, but I had to use my brother's fat PSP to make a Pandora's Battery for the Slim and put custom firmware on it. I don't know if they have come up with a method that doesn't require a fat PSP in some way yet(you can always just buy a Pandora's battery off Ebay or something).

MAXCONSOLE - Playstation 2 Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Nintendo DS PSP Gamecube Nintendo WII Revolution - To the MAX! is where I got all the info on downgrading/custom firmware, etc

Dennadyne · 12-21-2007, 12:01 PM

Just bought myself a PSP last night. Best Buy is selling 8 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo's but I read that they are not compatible with PSP yet, any truth to that?

Adam12 · 12-21-2007, 09:50 PM

As far as games go, there are quite a few great SRPG's to go with if you're into that. Jeanne D'Arc, Disgaea, some Final Fantasy Tactics game (I hear it's good!), and I think Valkerie Profile:Lenneth falls into this category too, but I haven't played it yet.

The remade Final Fantasy 1 and 2 are out for it too. Daxter is good, and if you can still find the Daxter bundle, I'd go with that for sure. You get a silver PSP Slim, a 1gb memory card, and a Family Guy UMD pack. It's the best PSP deal going, and Amazon still has some for sale:

Amazon.com: PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver: Video Games

Believe · 12-27-2007, 06:14 PM

Didn't want to start a new thread.

I want to play original Playstation games on the PSP. How easy is it to 'hack' the new PSP's? Does this have any effect on being able to play regular games?

Thanks in advance.

Ham n Cheese · 12-27-2007, 06:31 PM

I got some old PSP for some reason for X-Mas (meh to no slim) because my brother thought it'd be easier to mod for me. Tell me there's some benefit to it and Darus is crazy

Vinen · 12-27-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ham n Cheese

I got some old PSP for some reason for X-Mas (meh to no slim) because my brother thought it'd be easier to mod for me. Tell me there's some benefit to it and Darus is crazy

None.

New PSP is better in every way if you have access to a Pandora's battery. I *guess* the battery life of the old PSP may be better due to the larger battery is comes with?... I think? not sure if thats true...

Pagan · 12-27-2007, 07:50 PM

ahh shit! When did the slim come out? I think mine is the fatty...yea it is.

Pagan · 12-27-2007, 08:03 PM

Does anyone know the trade in value for a PSP?...mine is about 2 months old.

Well doing more research I purchased the unit on 11/19/07...that should follow Best Buys return (holiday guide lines)

Holiday Return/Exchange Policy
Buy now with confidence! Gifts may be exchanged and returned through January.

Gift purchases made between November 1, 2007 and December 24, 2007, qualify for our Holiday Return policy. Qualifying products may be returned through January 31, 2008. The other terms of our standard policy (including, but not limited to, "non-returnable items" and "restocking fee," etc.) apply. Products purchased prior to November 1 or after December 24 and non-gift purchases do not qualify for our holiday return policy. For these purchases, our standard return policy applies, which is explained in the paragraphs that follow.

Am I in the clear to exchange and pay the difference for a slim?

Aborath · 12-27-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagan

Am I in the clear to exchange and pay the difference for a slim?

As long as you have your receipt, original packaging, and everything that was included, you should be good to go on a return. If the salesperson gives you crap, just ask to speak with the store manager.

I bought myself a PSP Slim and Light for Christmas, and I'm absolutely in love with it.

Pagan · 12-27-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aborath

As long as you have your receipt, original packaging, and everything that was included, you should be good to go on a return. If the salesperson gives you crap, just ask to speak with the store manager.

I bought myself a PSP Slim and Light for Christmas, and I'm absolutely in love with it.

I have not found the receipt, but my best buy rewards card has the purchase# on it(I could print that as evidence?). Its all packaged back up in the box with charger, case, booklets.

Aborath · 12-27-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagan

I have not found the receipt, but my best buy rewards card has the purchase# on it(I could print that as evidence?). Its all packaged back up in the box with charger, case, booklets.

Dunno. I don't work for BB, but I do work in retail, and I know that it's generally in a manager's best interest to try and work with customers. Ask if you can get credit back on a gift card to be used towards the purchase of a slim model PSP, instead of requesting straight cash. They'll be more receptive if they know that the money is going right back into their pockets.

They might have the transaction on record and be able to pull it up with your ID. Not sure how that works.

Blumpster · 12-27-2007, 10:25 PM

I'm pretty sure you'll be ok Pagan. Even without the receipt. It's very easy to return things and get store credit. They really don't care unless you try to get cash. They package up broken shit all the time and put it back on the shelves on the off chance the idiot who buys doesn't return it, so returning a working product will be no problem.

12-21-2007, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lenas Usually only fucks with female pilots, 'cause they got the illest cockpits Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,223 -17 Internets	Getting a PSP I've decided that I am going to be buying a PSP for the upcoming FFVII: Crisis Core release. However, since that is still a few months away, I need something before then. Please advise on "important" things for the PSP. Any links to information regarding emulation would be cool, as well as advice on the merits of original/slim/new/used PSP models. Any good game recommendations outside of tactics-style (too slow for me) gameplay will also be appreciated. Thank you, gentlemen. __________________ 360 / PSN - LenasUchiha

12-27-2007, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pagan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 218 +1 Internets	ahh shit! When did the slim come out? I think mine is the fatty...yea it is. __________________

12-27-2007, 08:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pagan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 218 +1 Internets	Does anyone know the trade in value for a PSP?...mine is about 2 months old. Well doing more research I purchased the unit on 11/19/07...that should follow Best Buys return (holiday guide lines) Holiday Return/Exchange Policy Buy now with confidence! Gifts may be exchanged and returned through January. Gift purchases made between November 1, 2007 and December 24, 2007, qualify for our Holiday Return policy. Qualifying products may be returned through January 31, 2008. The other terms of our standard policy (including, but not limited to, "non-returnable items" and "restocking fee," etc.) apply. Products purchased prior to November 1 or after December 24 and non-gift purchases do not qualify for our holiday return policy. For these purchases, our standard return policy applies, which is explained in the paragraphs that follow. Am I in the clear to exchange and pay the difference for a slim? __________________ Last edited by Pagan : 12-27-2007 at 08:45 PM.

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12-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Darus Grey I can dance if I want to Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,274	slim model, there are no benefits to the old psp.

12-21-2007, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Soygen 100% Pure Soy Monk Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 6,243 +23 Internets	I have a slim, but I had to use my brother's fat PSP to make a Pandora's Battery for the Slim and put custom firmware on it. I don't know if they have come up with a method that doesn't require a fat PSP in some way yet(you can always just buy a Pandora's battery off Ebay or something). MAXCONSOLE - Playstation 2 Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Nintendo DS PSP Gamecube Nintendo WII Revolution - To the MAX! is where I got all the info on downgrading/custom firmware, etc

12-21-2007, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dennadyne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 396 -1 Internets	Just bought myself a PSP last night. Best Buy is selling 8 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo's but I read that they are not compatible with PSP yet, any truth to that?

12-21-2007, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adam12 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 471 +0 Internets	As far as games go, there are quite a few great SRPG's to go with if you're into that. Jeanne D'Arc, Disgaea, some Final Fantasy Tactics game (I hear it's good!), and I think Valkerie Profile:Lenneth falls into this category too, but I haven't played it yet. The remade Final Fantasy 1 and 2 are out for it too. Daxter is good, and if you can still find the Daxter bundle, I'd go with that for sure. You get a silver PSP Slim, a 1gb memory card, and a Family Guy UMD pack. It's the best PSP deal going, and Amazon still has some for sale: Amazon.com: PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver: Video Games

12-27-2007, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Believe Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,032 -7 Internets	Didn't want to start a new thread. I want to play original Playstation games on the PSP. How easy is it to 'hack' the new PSP's? Does this have any effect on being able to play regular games? Thanks in advance.

12-27-2007, 06:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,678 +20 Internets	I got some old PSP for some reason for X-Mas (meh to no slim) because my brother thought it'd be easier to mod for me. Tell me there's some benefit to it and Darus is crazy

12-27-2007, 10:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,594 -2 Internets	I'm pretty sure you'll be ok Pagan. Even without the receipt. It's very easy to return things and get store credit. They really don't care unless you try to get cash. They package up broken shit all the time and put it back on the shelves on the off chance the idiot who buys doesn't return it, so returning a working product will be no problem.