Free PSP Go Games for Europe

Sony Europe recently announced their Holiday gift to loyal PSP fans: a free game download!

PSP Go owners can choose to download for free either driving sim Gran Turismo, off-road racing MotorStorm Arctic Edge, or action-packed Assassin’s Creed: Bloodline. Promo is until Jan 10, 2010. No need to worry if you've purchased your PSP Go before the announcement, there's a free download for you too! Lucky bastards...

I am not European but still I support move from Sony. Here's to hoping we get something similar in North America!

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PSP Go Hacked and Turned to SEGA CD [VIDEO]

It's just a matter of time before adventurous hackers/enthusiasts find a work-around the PSP Go's defenses. A video of a hacked PSP Go running a Sonic game via a SEGA CD emulator was released just recently. And by the looks of it, it seems real too.



As stated in the first seconds of the video, the hack won't be released to the public, but it's a good sign for our homebrewer friends. Also, this just goes to prove that not all hackers are pirates, and not all pirates are hackers :)

PSP Go Sells 28k on Japan

The numbers are in and according to Enterbrain, the PSP Go sold 28,275 units on its first day in Japan. Not bad I would say, but not good either. See, the DSi sold 170,770 units on its first TWO days in Japan, beating are beloved handheld by quite a margin. But that doesn't mean the end for the PSP Go! It still has a long way to go and fans are expecting more awesome games in months to come.

PSP Go: What's in it for me?

That's one of the questions posed by Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime in a recent interview with The Washington Post. A legitimate question, and one that we hope we'll hear an answer to.

In the interview, Reggie expresses his respect for all Nintendo competitors. However, it looks like he does not see the value of the PSP Go to the consumers. "Who's it for?" and "What's the benefit?" are the problems that he sees in the PSP's newest addition to its hardware.

PSP Go Knock-Off Not So Awesome

It's only been over a week since the official release of the Sony PSP Go and pirates are already at it. Just take a look at the PSP Go clone pictured above.

Sure it certainly looks like a PSP Go, but the similarities end there. For one, it doesn't play any PSP games. Instead it's an emulator for 16-bit games. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!! It's also a camera, an FM radio, and MP3 player.

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PSP Go Unboxing VIDEO

Be warned: this post is not for the weak of heart. Especially if you don't own a PSP Go yet. Watching other people unboxing one is both a chore and a delight. There's a lot of awesome PSP Go unboxing videos in the interwebs; some are more professional than others, but most are from regular people and bloggers. Here's one of my favorites.

OH NOES! PSP Go Disassembled!

The PSP Go is yet to be released but someone from levelup.cn managed to obtain one and kill it. By kill we mean disassemble and see its insides for (we're assuming) educational purposes.

From the image available, one can see the PSP Go's non-removable battery, the on-board memory, controls, and the lack of UMD stuff. Now please don't try this at home kids, with any of your electronic gadgets ;)

Will there be an "app store" for PSP Go?

Another rumor concerning Sony's PSP Go is spreading across the 'nets: an app store for the PSP Go with shockingly low-priced games! Awesome, if true...

According to Pocket Gamer, games will be priced from 1,2 and 5 Euros per game. It doesn't say, though, if these games are old titles or new games.

PSP Go Includes Voucher fro Rock Band Unplugged??

 High fives all around! That's what we did when we first heard of the rumor: that PSP Go will include a free voucher to download Rock Band Unplugged. But alas, those rumors are proven false as reported by joystiq.

Turns out the PSP Go will be bundled with a Rock Band Unplugged demo and not the full rockin' game. Silly us.

But if it were true, that would be an awesome added bonus for us PSP and Rock Band fans.

Sony Considered 2nd Analog Stick for the PSP Go

It sure felt awkward when I first held a PSP and noticed that there's just one stick to fiddle with. I'm sure many of you readers felt the same. And I'm sure you also wished that Sony didn't make the PSP so. Luckily for them, PSP games made it work.

Now according to Game Informer magazine, Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida confirmed that Sony "had a very serious discussion" about putting a second analog stick on the PSP Go. In the end, though, they went against it saying that the PSP Go is designed to be perfectly compatible with previous PSP games.

Gran Turismo and LittleBigPlanet on PSP Go!

There's still a long way to go before the release of the PSP Go. And the days seems to be longer and longer! But don't fear, here are some delicious videos to satisfy our PSP Go cravings.

Below are gameplay videos for Gran Turismo and LittleBigPlanet. AWESOME!!

PSP Go: 40% Faster!

To more "expected" news, the PSP Go's processor is said to be more than 40% faster than its predecessor. The original PSPs processors can reach upto 333MHz. The PSP Go's high, on the other hand can, is 480MHz.

So what does this mean? More awesome games! Better graphics! More explosive action! At least that is what we are hoping for...

PSP Go Games Download Averages 600-800MB

 Just how much "game" can a PSP Go handle? An average PSP game download size is around 600-800MB says Al de Leon, a Sony representative. So considering PSP Go's 16GB capacity (w/o additional memory) can hold an estimated 17-19 games. That's quite a lot of you ask me. Add to that another 16GB of M2 storage and your in for a endless hours of gameplay.

Still, there are games that are lower or higher than 600 or 800 MB. Take for example Patapon 2 which is less than 400MB and Final Fantasy VII which is 1.3GB. In any case, the PSP Go memory could hold enough games without gamers asking for more.

Can You Play Games on the PSP Go if it is "Closed"?

There's no denying that the PSP Go looks extra cool when it is closed, especially with its bright screen. But can you play games when the PSP Go is in its closed state? That's the question the guys over at joystiq want answered.

According to a Sony representative,  they haven't announced yet any titles in development that would strictly make use of the PSP Go's L/R shoulder buttons. User's will be able to access apps on the XMB though such as videos and music when the PSP Go is closed. But they need to launch it first before closing.

PSP Go Has Same Battery Life As Old PSPs

The PSP Go is smaller, lighter and UMD-drive-less. So that means it consumes less battery, right? You'd be surprised to know that the answer is no.

The EU PlayStation Blog recently revealed that the PSP Go will have the battery life that is equal with current PSP models. That's approximately 3 - 6 hours of gameplay and approximately 3 - 5 for video playback.

Sony should've learned from their past shortcomings, in my opinion. With hundreds of thousands of PSP fans screaming "more battery life" one would think they heard what consumers want.

PSP Go! Hands-On @ E3 2009

The lucky dudes of Desctructoid, being lucky that they are, get to play with the recently announced Sony PSP Go! handheld. Last I checked it's still a long way to go until October 1 so let's torture ourselves a bit more by watching the hands-on video below.



Looks like they're exploring the new PSP menu. And is that Gran Turismo he's playing???

PSP Go Revealed!

The recent issue of Qore, PS3's virtual magazine, just revealed the truth about PSP Go... It's coming! At first look one can tell that the successor to PSP has come a long way. Below are just some of the PSP Go features:

• No UMD drive.
• Uses 16 GB internal flash memory.
• Supports Blutooth connectivity.
• 15% lighter and 43% smaller than the PSP-3000.
• 43% lighter and 56% smaller than the PSP-1000.
• Smaller LCD screen at 3.8"
• Standard PlayStation control scheme.

In addition, awesome PSP Go games such as LittleBigPlanet, Gran Turismo and Metal Gear Solid were also shown. Sony also says that the PSP Go is not meant to replace the PSP-3000. Instead both handheld gaming device can coexist with one another :)

The PSP Go is set to be released in North America on October 1, 2009 and would cost $249. The PSP Go Japanese release is dated November 1, 2009.

PSP Go! VIDEO

Welcome to PSP Go! Games

Hola! This game is dedicated to the (rumored) new PSP system that is said to come out in Japan this year. There's no official word from Sony suites as of yet, but 1UP has a pretty convincing post about the PSP Go!

Basically, the rumor is a new PSP hardware design will show up on E3 2009. The PSP Go! will not have a UMD drive, and will come in 8GB and 16GB models. Oh, and it has an awesome cool sliding screen too! As for games, 1UP says that 100 classic and new games will be available upon the release date. Nice!

Well, that's it for now. Stay tuned to this blog for more PSP Go! goodies.