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The editors liked
First PSP to comfortably fit in your pocket
Better screen resolution than previous PSP
Great multimedia functionality
Built in 16GB of memory fits about 15 games
More comfortable to use than one would think
No more clunky UMD’s!
Sleek form factor
Sturdy hinge on sliding screen
Integrated storage
Excellent build quality- Nice screen
Gorgeous design
Comfortable controls
Convenience.
More compact than previous-generation PSPs. 16GB onboard storage. Bluetooth.
Smaller
Lighter
And quieter without UMD drive
Bluetooth
Better thumb-nub placement
16GB memory
The PSP Go is ultra portable while maintaining excellent graphics
Doesn't add a lot of bulk
Fits snugly and securely
Feels good in the hand
Looks cool
Doesn't get in the way too much.
Beautiful new form factor. Digitalonly storefront streamlines the process of consuming games with wanton abandon. Finally
A Playstation Portable that's actually portable! Revolutionary enough to cast off the dead hand of physical media.
Sharp
Vibrant screen
Significantly smaller form factor
Sleeker
Slimmer PSP design
16GB of internal storage
Expansion slot for additional memory
Bluetooth connectivity
Good integration with PS3
Can access multiple downloaded games without needing to keep bulky UMDs at hand
You can pause and resume ga...
The editors didn't like
No physical games mean no tradingin or buying used
Media Go is Windows only
Thirdparty companies not required to digitally release games
Black unit is a fingerprint magnet
No matter how you slice it the price is still ridiculously high
Pricier online content
More expensive than older models
Battery no longer removable
Too expensive- Renders your UMD library useless- Renders your accessories useless- Slow WiFi not changed since 2005- Slow game installs with no multitasking
High price
No real improvements
802.11b wireless for a download-only device is not fast enough. Overall
Designed with a specific consumer in mind
Not the average gamer. Some of the reviews of Sony’s PSPgo may leave you with the impression that t...
Expensive. Performance is identical to last PSP model. M2 memory cards. Slow 802.11b. Non-removable battery. Smaller display. No UMD optical drive
If you own PSP UMD titles
They must be repurchased as downloads.
Pricey
No touchscreen
No upgrade path for UMD owners
The controls can be difficult to master because it is so compact.
Actually feels a little too snug
So the PSPgo is harder to slide open
Top flops around a bit when in the open position.
Have a library of PSP games? You're not playing 'em on the PSPgo. No support for old accessories either.
Smudgy black surface
Proprietary power and data connector
Proprietary Memory Stick Micro slot
Smaller screen
Lousy
Unimproved browser
Minor comfort sacrifices due to smaller size
Less flexible than UMD-equipped PSPs
Despite lack of touch screen and second analog stick
Smaller screen (but same resolution)
Awkward placement of analog stick
Volume
And display controls
Unable to play UMD games or use old PSP accessories
My son is going to be thrilled when he gets his hands on what Santa brings this year. Although I'll have to put some parental restrictions on his usage and ensure he's not tossing it on the couch when getting wild with friends, as six year olds do...
Abstract: By now you have no doubt heard the good, bad, and ugly of the PSP Go. However at the root of any discussion is one simple point: Does the PSP Go succeed as a portable game console? This single question seems to have gone unasked, unnoticed, and pushed ...
Abstract: Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Smaller PSP, 16 GB of storage memory, expansion slot for adding more memory, connectivity for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, you can play games without carrying your collection of UMDs, option to pause and resume games, excellent conn...
Abstract: Are you craving the PSP Go this year? Ready to check out if this little handheld console really lives up to it's hype? Let's take a look at the Sony PSP Go and see where it rates.Sony PSP Go!When the PSP Go first hit the gaming market, it was met with...
Too expensive- Renders your UMD library useless- Renders your accessories useless- Slow WiFi not changed since 2005- Slow game installs with no multitasking
Abstract: The PSP Go is the fourth generation of the popular handheld gaming console from Sony. It may have a distinguished pedigree, but does it live up to what we expect from the line? Today we'll take a closer look.While the Go comes complete with an upgraded...
Sharp, vibrant screen, Significantly smaller form factor,
Smudgy black surface, proprietary power and data connector, proprietary Memory Stick Micro slot, smaller screen, lousy,
unimproved browser, minor comfort sacrifices due to smaller size, less flexible than UMD-equipped PSPs
The newfound pocketability of the PSP Go makes one undeniable step forward from the PSP-3000, but Sony takes too many simultaneous steps back to justify the $250 price tag. The missing UMD drive strips it of compatibility with old games, and introduces...
First PSP to comfortably fit in your pocket, Better screen resolution than previous PSP, Great multimedia functionality, Built in 16GB of memory fits about 15 games, More comfortable to use than one would think, No more clunky UMD’s!,
No physical games mean no tradingin or buying used, Media Go is Windows only, Thirdparty companies not required to digitally release games, Black unit is a fingerprint magnet, No matter how you slice it the price is still ridiculously high
In the world of gaming there’s two types of people. There’s the hardcore gamer who spends most of his day, money, and spare time on video games. This type of gamer has an extensive library of games and has a very purist ment...
