Sony Busts Out A Gang Of Digital PSP Games For PSPgo Launch

 Do yourself a favor and get an older PSP that you can install custom firmware on. I've been carrying around my launch PSP for like 4 years now with literally thousands of games on it.

Dammit, I was expect Capcom to release Darkstalkers...I think I'll hold off getting one until they do.

That's a long list of games for download.

Eh... a lot of that would look so much nicer if there was a second thumbnub. Would check out beaterator if it wasn't coming to iphone later. Would get GTA CW if it were out.

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Semi Related Rant: 
 
Ok, so against my better nature I went and hocked in my PS-P3000 and a buch of games (including Batman which I finished earlier this week) for a shiny white psp go. 
 
I had no plans to do this, but was suddenly tipped over the edge by a news article on the new 'good will' programe Sony is offering, this is the one (available to EU users anyway) where if you can prove you own at least one UMD you can make yourself eligible for 3 free download titles from the PSN. That on top of the GT promotion did it for me. 
 
I got back home tonight and fired it up. The usual Sony MO applied here: 
 
step one - day one firmware updgrade (we've gone from v6.00 to v6.10 this week) 
Set up my PSN on the Go. 
Log in to PSN. 
Become slightly alarmed that there is ZERO mention of the free download offer. 
Download the free GT Theme (wondering if I've just completely read everying wrong for the last few weeks). 
Install Media Go, in case the download is activated via that. 
Instal day one update for the Media Go software (so that is will 'work with the psp go' - come on Sony) 
nothing there. 
check the internet - realise you get e-mailed a code once you down load the theme. 
check e-mail - nothing there. 
check sony small print - they will 'endeavour' to send you a download code within 30 days of the expiry of the pormotional offer. 
So my reward for being suckered in to being a day one adopter is the potential of a 40 day wait to be able to play GT Mobile. 
 
I think I speak for everyone in the UK who's busy putting two and two together this evening when I say; 
 
You fuckers Sony. You absolute Fuckers.  
 
Oh, and you can only take up the three downloads offer if you still own your disc based psp, so that you can boot up the store with a disc in the slot on the same PSN account, meaning Sony fully expected everyone to go out an buy a PSP Go, while still keeping their earlier disc based hardware.
 
So I'm shafted there as well really.  
 
I honestly feel like I've been scammed out of my money.
 
And guess what, I was just digging out a phone number so I could ask some pointed questions when guess what I spotted in the T&Cs? 
 
13.    The Promoter reserves the right in its reasonable discretion to disqualify any person whose conduct is contrary to the spirit of these terms and conditions or the intention of the promotion.    If that's not a blatant admission that they're fully aware of what a shoddy promotional offer this is then I don't know what it is.  Um, those sentiments aside Jeff, you go for gold my good man. I'm sure it will be great once I get the problems above straightened out. "

Wow!!  Sony's serious about this download "thing"!!!  I have a big UMD library so I won't be getting a GO but I may just have to fork out some cash for a 16GB memory stick.

" That list is huge compared to what they actually released on the Australian and UK PSN store is Miniscule. :( "

That list is huge compared to what they actually released on the Australian and UK PSN store is Miniscule. :(

Must buy Prinny.

With this year's line up, I'm finally considering getting a PSP (so far I've been using my brother's). The weird thing is that, if I do indeed buy, I'll mostly definitely get a 3000. The Go offers no interest to me whatsoever.

 Cant wait to get home from work and start DL'ing games on my Go. still waiting for it to get delivered today at work lol.

So yeah, last night I bought some games totaling over $45, and I made sure I didn't double-dip into anything I didn't already own ('cept Tetris, you need Tetris on every machine you own). Sorry Uncharted 2, you'll have to wait till next year.

I like how theres a section for Square Enix, but only Thexder Neo there.

The King of Fighters Collection ($19.99)
Metal Slug Anthology ($19.99)
SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 ($19.99)
Samurai Showdown Anthology ($19.99)

SQUARE ENIX

THEXDER NEO ($9.99)

I seriously wish I had the money to get a PSP:Gp. Cause I'd get it, go home and DL like 10 of these games, on top of add all the games I already have on my current PSP-2000.

I'm looking at getting one, I just have a PSP-1000 so it's a notable upgrade (Yeah, I could get a PSP-3000, but it lacks in the shiny) 
 
I appreciate the form factor, the lack of needing to carry around UMDs or extra memory sticks (it's a portable system, I don't want to carry around an entire setup with me) and the newness.  But the price point just rubs me the wrong way.  I don't mind the obsoleting of most of my UMDs, there's only a couple of the old ones I still play.  I just wish the device were $199 instead of $250.  Getting it just below $200 would make a big deal to me. 
 
So yeah, in my opinion it is a great device.  Slightly wrong price point that is gonna have me hold off for a bit.  

" Look at all these games! *checks psn store* ... and their not in european store fantastic! "

I'm quite tempted to get some of those downloadable games. Provided that I dont have to change my firmware. *Cough*
 
Also, you can still download all that stuff to a regular PSP Model. All the movies and games you'd ever want. Really, dont bother with a Go. Just dont. Ever.

Look at all these games! *checks psn store* ... and their not in european store fantastic!

I can't wait to see the beaterator QL, that "game" looks pretty interesting.

Perhaps it's time I dust of my PSP-1000.

Nice list, I'm excited about another device with no physical media but what may be a decent price for a title on the store shelf doesn't look quite as attractive in the world of downloadable games. I'm more interested in seeing how the PSP Go Mini lineup shapes out, as it stands hardly anything outside of that first list of deals can be classified in the "impulse buy" price range. It's great to have the option to get these games anytime but it really makes me appreciate my iPod Touch and all the reasonably priced gems I've picked up there even more.

at this point, wouldn't most people who wanted a PsP already own one? That being said, why would those people who already own one, want to buy a new one that they can't play their PsP games on? 3 free downloads of games you already own doesn't seem justifiable to me. I never owned a PsP, but the Go isn't persuading me to get one now either.

When Castlevania Chronicles comes out for d/l--I might bite on the PSP/Go...been eyeing that game for years...

That's one packed store for this new handheld release.  I'm still not sure how it will sell, but I've gained a little bit more respect for Sony with the pricing of the games on this unit.  $250 is still a bit too steep a price for this device, though.

I'm sticking with my 3000 and my fairly hefty catalog of some 15 UMD games but I'll definitely partake in some cheap downloadable games! I got a 8GB memory stick duo a while ago for like 20 dollars and haven't had any problems so far with space... even with the partial install of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for faster load times...

I know this isn't morally acceptable, but I've seen places where you can download UMD psp games and just play them from your memory stick. So if I downloaded all of my old games onto a Go (That doesn't make me a bad person, right?) That might actually be a cool way to play games. The PSP Go is a little cooler if I can go down that route, but I'm not sure if you need to homebrew it or anything to get it to work. Then again, I think I might be talking myself into a stupid purchase. Someone else chip in here, is this dumb?

Well, i had two psp. One them could not read UMD's and its hacked. The other one i gave to my little brother since i always thought it was a little too big. Plus, im done with all of my UMD's (all 4 of them) so getting the PSPgo is what i did. Im going to pick it up in about an hour. The fact that i can have a couple of games and movies with out having to carry anything extra is great. 

  Yeah! I've been falling back in love with my old PSP-1000 lately,  glad to see other people noticing the uptick in psp games!, there's also Soul Caliber, and MGS Peace Walker, and a few other upcoming releases. I was thinking of buying a new psp-2000 "still available in a few places", but  I think I'de rather spend that on a 16gb stick, new battery, and a few games for my 1000. I despise the GO, mainly because I own 25+ games on umd!    

My PSP Go is in the post as we speak. :D

Not buying the Go. DId buy two 8GB micro Sd cards and a memory stick adaptor for a total of $32 for my 3000. Just bought Motorstorm Arctic Edge. Sweet!

I might actually be inclined to buy some of these if they weren't the same price as retail. And besides that, only one of my current 7 PSP games is on this list. Come on Sony, what are you thinking? The PSP Go is dead on arrival as far as I'm concerned.

I'm not getting a Go, but I'm very tempted to buy a 16 gig memory stick and go to town on the Playstation Store.

" Seriously Jeff, come on ... you don't really think that do you?  This looks more like a press release than an opinion "

Those are plenty of games, too bad I don't want any of them.

That is a crazy amount of content, seems Sony came through this time for the PSPgo. Still not going to get one, but making me think of getting a bigger memory card and starting to go digital. £10 for 8 gig seems pretty good deal atm. I would absolutely be going with the US store instead of UK though, you guys have everything compared to us, and it would probably end up being cheaper.

Seriously Jeff, come on ... you don't really think that do you?
 
This looks more like a press release than an opinion

The PSP 3000 is so great, for only $169. I love the screen, and I don't have any idea what this "ghosting" thing is.. but I've never noticed anything since I've had it.
 
PSPGo ftl...

Also have two copies of WTF on UMD!!! May pick up Prinny. That would be my first downloaded title ever.

You DID buy a DSi after all, so your purchase of a PSPGo is only a matter of time, Jeff.

Huge list!

Damn, son.  Prinny UMD on amazon.ca is still $50.  Effin' niche raep.  Better grab that just in case... and WTF, WTH.
People were super excited about the PSP in 2005. And now it's coming around again. The last year has been great. It's like, once UMD movies died, people figured out that this little black device was meant for gaming and they'd better damn well do something.

Speaking as a PSP early adopter, I'll be getting a PSP-3000 soon because I want the best of both worlds (well, three including my CFW PSP fat), and would like to play the major stuff I haven't finished yet on my TV for a change.  Also CFW only takes you so far with new releases and PSN.
However I vote against the Go for many reasons:

• Smaller screen. (By half an inch.)
  
• Another nail in the coffin of game retailers. (Yes, I care about that for some reason...)
• Another nail in the coffin of consumer ownership vs. corporate licensing. (Oh, that's why!)
  
• More proprietary memory card crap.
• More bait and switch Sony PR bullshit. (Price, UMD conversion, and more to come I'm sure.)
• I'm not interested in buying the "transition" model.  (I'll wait for the PSP2 to shift my paradigms, thanks.)
  

Finally the motivation to buy Work Time Fun!

Once again this list makes me want to get a PSPGO, although it is stupid expensive.