Is a PSP really worth getting?

T. Money · 11-22-2007, 02:38 AM

I have been wondering for some time what I should get. I don't know if I should get a PSP or XBOX 360? I mean, PSP you can always play where ever you go, and XBOX you can only play when your at your house.

I am leaning towards the PSP side, I would appreciate if I could get some feed back on this subject, thanks.

Marc Vaughan · 11-22-2007, 02:49 AM

Personally I think the PSP is a great little console - I play mroe handheld stuff than I do 'home consoles' these days simply because I frequently find myself out and about waiting for things (part of being a dad - picking kids up from activities, waiting for my wife to finish shopping or whatever).

At the end of the day your best bet if possible is to find a friend with one, borrow it and see what you think after a few days (ditto with the 360) ... if this isn't possible however then I don't think you'd regret getting a PSP.

Nathan Pike · 11-22-2007, 02:57 AM

My PSP goes with me everywhere. I highly recommend that you get one (and play FM08 Handheld when it comes out).

Izual · 11-22-2007, 03:13 AM

The psp is ace. I love mine.

If you can get your psp firmware updated to a custom version it's a goldmine for emulating old consoles like the snes \ mega drive. So really, you're buying one console, but could end up with the ability of playing loads of other consoles via it.

Only problem I've ever had was with a lack of second analogue stick. Makes FPS games a bit of a pain in the arse.

I'd get a PSP just to play FMH though to be honest.

Lowlife70 · 11-22-2007, 05:42 AM

I think the PSP is fantastic. Just a few years ago, when the GBA was about the most advanced handheld available, the idea that you could play PS2-level games on a handheld console seemed unthinkable.

While FMH is by far my most-played PSP game, I think there are tons of good games available. Pro Evo, Brian Lara if you like sports. GTA if you like that sort of thing. A wide array of excellent driving games (the Burnout games are particularly fun).

When on top of that you can sit on a plane or train and watch a movie on the pinsharp screen, I think the PSP is a fantastic piece of kit.

I'm biased, because I just can't be arsed to have a console hooked up under my TV (and I have a wife who wouldn't appreciate it) but I'd take the PSP over an Xbox every time.

ComeontheArsenal · 11-22-2007, 08:23 PM

I'd say its up there with the best inventions of the last ten years! Yeah console games are bigger and better in some ways but nothing quite beats playing football manager on the go :thup:
Plus you can watch films, listen to music, go on the internet etc i'd go for the psp everytime.

czbdm0 · 11-23-2007, 01:51 PM

Def worth getting.
Like Marc, daddy duties means I can no longer sit in front of the PC or console without a toddler screaming for my attention and mum moaning at me.
I can now crash out on the floor getting climbed over whilst guiding a team to glory.
The only thing that could beat FMH on the PSP is prob FMH on the DS for the stylus option and dual screen.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Ackter · 11-24-2007, 04:39 AM

The more you travel, the more awesome the PSP becomes.

christiano · 11-27-2007, 01:26 PM

The PSP is a great console, but you have to factor in the shocking lack of quality games for it. IMHO it has the worst set of games out of all the main consoles out there.

feedthegoat · 11-27-2007, 01:44 PM

I bought one in March of last year because a work colleague had one and let me have a go and I really liked it. Since buying one myself I have only used it a couple of times since, mainly because the novelty wore off, even he is trying to sell his.

I have tried advertising it in the local paper but there hasn't been any takers, mainly because it has loads in there every night as it is.

Paid something like £200 for it and tbh it was a waste of money, I wish I'd never bought one.