Ars Technica review the newly released PSPGo. They compare many things from the PSP-3000 to the PSPGo and how well it fairs out. They discuss how purchasing games can be a hassle, the screen size, the hardware and much more. Continue on to read this in-depth review.

In conclusion

It's hard to pin down who exactly this system is for. People with unlimited gaming budgets? The Go is more expensive than the current PSP offerings, and it gives you fewer options about where you can get your games. Since Sony has stated publicly that the company is going to stick with MSRP for all of its releases, the digital versions of games may be the same price as their retail counterparts, but more likely will be more expensive in many circumstances.

You can't shop around for the best deal with your games, you'll never be able to sell a game, and the system is completely locked down when downloading a purchase. The controls are more cramped, and Sony has made sure you can only buy their cables. The wireless standard hasn't been upgraded, and the system is significantly more expensive than any of its competitors. When you close the system you see a big, beautiful screen you can't do anything with.
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  • 1
    Ameer Oct 5, 09
    I don't know how anyone thought this was a good idea. It sounded like a ripoff from the start. I didn't realise how bad it was going to be though, with the proprietary cables and whatnot.
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    Daweii Oct 5, 09
    Was it really meant to be a success? It was an experiment to test the waters of Digital Distrubution and nothing more. This handheld is just a continuation of what they tried last gen with the PSX DVR in Japan. It laid the foundations of what the PS3 is now with XMB and HDD but they found the world wasn't ready for it. No one knows if the world is ready for Digital Distrubution only and here is the PSP GO! To test that theory, even if it only sells 500,000 units it'll give Sony some insight that perhaps we are getting close.
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    Hated Greatness Oct 5, 09
    I don't see digital distribution as a problem. The problem is that fact that Sony is screwing over their fans who supported their failed UMD format on games and movies. They would have to re-buy said games and/or movies and not even at a discounted price.

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