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Forums - Sony - IGN : PSP Go! REVIEW --- 7.2/10 (VALUE = questionable!)!!

http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/102/1028741p3.html

When it comes right down to it, we aren't exactly sure whether to love or hate the PSPgo. Sony certainly has their heart in the right place -- technologically advancing mainstream handheld gaming to a purely digital plateau -- but it seems as if the idea wasn't fully realized when it comes to mainstream viability. Relying on users to disregard their previous UMD libraries or perhaps even alternate between the hard-copy and digital platforms is a pretty big gamble, especially considering that they are asking users to pay an extra $50 for it. Furthermore, the PSPgo's dependence on a Windows PC and/or Wi-Fi connectivity is a matter of concern. While both Windows users and readily-accessible Wi-Fi are more and more common these days, neither is universal. By limiting accessibility, Sony has made the user experience dangerously inconsistent and makes the value of such a device questionable.

IGN's Ratings for PSPgo
Rating Description  
out of 10  
7.5 Build Quality
Durable but the high-gloss finish is prone to smudging and showing dirt.
7.0 Features
The all-digital approach is a nice move toward greener technological pastures, but Sony may have been jumping the gun a little.
6.0 Value
With no UMD transfer capability and a $50 price jump, the PSPgo is a hard sell.
6.5 Comfort
The compact collapsible screen design makes the PSPgo ergonomically challenged.
7.2 OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

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TOTALLY agree with IGN here......great review

its DEFINETELY a hard sell, people I know are laughing & mocking it for its price

HOW THE HELL did SONY make such a big mistake, they are saying comfort isn't great either....HOWWWW!



All hail the KING, Andrespetmonkey

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Not.Very.Good.



Shocking......



N64 is the ONLY console of the fifth generation!!!

I can't say that came as a surprise for me...If you want a PSP, get a PSP-3000.



Eek.

PSP Go = Fuck up of the year?



                            

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The main thing is they say its ergonomically challenged

if its awkward to hold & play with & not comfy.......well oh my, how did SONY make such a big mistake!



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Carl2291 said:
Eek.

PSP Go = Fuck up that should not have happened?

fixed

BTW: is anyone surprised? The J man could smell fail as soon as he laid eyes on this mistake.



N64 is the ONLY console of the fifth generation!!!

jesus kung fu magic said:
Carl2291 said:
Eek.

PSP Go = Fuck up that should not have happened especially after seeing how PS3 did at $600?

fixed

fixed again

people usually learn from their past mistakes, what the hell happened here



All hail the KING, Andrespetmonkey

Don't worry. I'm sure PSP Go won't be competing with DS or even older PSP models, and thus it will be market leader day one.



its not even fair to release a 250$ PSPgo with a 299$ PS3.