Sony Expected More Negativity For PSPgo

[VanityGirl]

That's probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever.. erm, read.

This story reminds me of when that one Sony guy said "Oh, well the graphics don't look like you expect because the PS3's full potential hasn't been unlocked"

It's one of those moments that make you go. o_o

 

[Ghost8585]

I think what she is trying to say is that they knew they were going to piss of retailers. And it's obvious why. But retailers should also recognized that only selling the PSPgo and leaving the games up to online services also means that retailers will have lower overhead. But as far as the 'advertising for the 3000 model' thing....I have no idea how she came to that conclusion.

But I have question for the following:

I don't know what is more amazing, that CEO's can tell such convoluted lies or that a respected publication like Escapist would swallow them with no critical consideration.

good to hear a massive conglomerate like Sony is finally embracing it's own mediocrity.

Basically the suits at Sony talk and all I hear is this.

Of course, wouldn't be a Sony related thread without you here.

God sony, you really do know how to punch fans in the face.

If you knew it was going to be generally panned, why did you realese it? Possibly because your greedy cocks?

I have a question for you. Lets get something straight, the PSPgo symbolizes one thing: Digital Distribution. Now I remember Microsoft denying a Blu-ray enabled 360 because 'digital distribution was the future', and people were okay with that. But now that a company is actually making DD a centerpiece of their hardware, it's wrong? Some of you guys really need to be more consistent.

Don't hurt yourselves on an actual answer though. You seem so into this "trolling" thing I figured it was worth a try.

And for the record, I think the Go is a mess that I will not buy, especially since they nixed the "UMD/ digital switch" program.

 

[Treblaine]

I think what she is trying to say is that they knew they were going to piss of retailers. And it's obvious why. But retailers should also recognized that only selling the PSPgo and leaving the games up to online services also means that retailers will have lower overhead. But as far as the 'advertising for the 3000 model' thing....I have no idea how she came to that conclusion.

But I have question for the following:

I don't know what is more amazing, that CEO's can tell such convoluted lies or that a respected publication like Escapist would swallow them with no critical consideration.

good to hear a massive conglomerate like Sony is finally embracing it's own mediocrity.

Basically the suits at Sony talk and all I hear is this.

Of course, wouldn't be a Sony related thread without you here.

God sony, you really do know how to punch fans in the face.

If you knew it was going to be generally panned, why did you realese it? Possibly because your greedy cocks?

I have a question for you. Lets get something straight, the PSPgo symbolizes one thing: Digital Distribution. Now I remember Microsoft denying a Blu-ray enabled 360 because 'digital distribution was the future', and people were okay with that. But now that a company is actually making DD a centerpiece of their hardware, it's wrong? Some of you guys really need to be more consistent.

Don't hurt yourselves on an actual answer though. You seem so into this "trolling" thing I figured it was worth a try.

And for the record, I think the Go is a mess that I will not buy, especially since they nixed the "UMD/ digital switch" program.

Foolio, it is not the FACT of digital distribution that everyone hates about the PSP-go but how it is implemented as well as a smorgasbord of other screw ups with the ridiculous price being the final insult.

 

[Aardvark]

Punching myself in the cock was pretty painful, but I thought it would hurt more.

 

[xXZer0]

God I don't understand why they just don't add a second analog stick

 

[Ghost8585]

Foolio, it is not the FACT of digital distribution that everyone hates about the PSP-go but how it is implemented as well as a smorgasbord of other screw ups with the ridiculous price being the final insult.

Foolio?! That's racist against the great Foologain people! But seriously I know that the PSPgo is a big mess that I want nothing to do with (as previously posted) but my point was that your post had little to do with the topic at hand and actually did nothing but talk shit about the escapist, which I think is a little unfair.

 

[Megacherv]

There's always the ridiculous people like my mate who will now sell their old psp with all it's games just to buy this game and rebuy the same bloody games >.>

I'm doing it, internal storage based gaming for handhelds is better than carting loads of cartridges or discs around. I've reseverved mine and am picking it up tomorrow, trading in all my games and my 300 model.

 

[Megacherv]

God I don't understand why they just don't add a second analog stick

Because it's not time for a full PSP upgrade.

 

[Quaidis]

Didn't CocaCola pull a similar stunt decades ago? They release a product that people will hate all around the board, so people feel inclined to buy more of their previous product. Wait for Sony to pull the PSPgo from the shelves and release a new PSPRegular!

 

[Treblaine]

Foolio, it is not the FACT of digital distribution that everyone hates about the PSP-go but how it is implemented as well as a smorgasbord of other screw ups with the ridiculous price being the final insult.

Foolio?! That's racist against the great Foologain people! But seriously I know that the PSPgo is a big mess that I want nothing to do with (as previously posted) but my point was that your post had little to do with the topic at hand and actually did nothing but talk shit about the escapist, which I think is a little unfair.

I'll have you know one of my closest friend is a Fool and he uses the word Foolio all the time.

: |

 

[Souplex]

The reason people have stopped making fun of pony is because it is like making fun of a clown: sure it is easy but what is the point?

 

[Lt. Dragunov]

So sony's ok that they made a something that everyone seemed to hate?

 

[Treblaine]

There's always the ridiculous people like my mate who will now sell their old psp with all it's games just to buy this game and rebuy the same bloody games >.>

I'm doing it, internal storage based gaming for handhelds is better than carting loads of cartridges or discs around. I've reseverved mine and am picking it up tomorrow, trading in all my games and my 300 model.

Foolio, you can download and play the same games as for the PSPgo as for your regular PSP-3000 or even the PSP-1000

16GB Pro-duo memory card: $40

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/16gb-flash-card-sony-16gb-mark2-pro-duo-memory-stick-p-1673.html

or £28

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/sony-mark2-16gb-memory-stick-pro-duo-ms-card-for-psp-p-1671.html

So you are paying $250 for a smaller screen, more cramped controls, no video output and basically throwing away your entire UMD collection and being forced to start again. Oh, but it's a bit lighter because the PSP-3000 was SOOOO HEAVY!

 

[Casual Shinji]

I used that line all the time in high school when a girl turned me down.

It eases the pain of rejection.

 

[v3n0mat3]

I'm actually looking forward to buying one. I don't have a PSP anymore (damn neighborhood kids), so I have a reason to buy one.

 

[GonzoGamer]

What were they expecting exactly: mobs with torches and pitchforks? Flaming bags of poo?
What?
'Cause I'll do it.

They're being frighteningly optimistic about it: I can't even imagine the rich families I know going out to get PSPs for the whole family.

 

[Megacherv]

There's always the ridiculous people like my mate who will now sell their old psp with all it's games just to buy this game and rebuy the same bloody games >.>

I'm doing it, internal storage based gaming for handhelds is better than carting loads of cartridges or discs around. I've reseverved mine and am picking it up tomorrow, trading in all my games and my 300 model.

Foolio, you can download and play the same games as for the PSPgo as for your regular PSP-3000 or even the PSP-1000

16GB Pro-duo memory card: $40

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/16gb-flash-card-sony-16gb-mark2-pro-duo-memory-stick-p-1673.html

or £28

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/sony-mark2-16gb-memory-stick-pro-duo-ms-card-for-psp-p-1671.html

So you are paying $250 for a smaller screen, more cramped controls, no video output and basically throwing away your entire UMD collection and being forced to start again. Oh, but it's a bit lighter because the PSP-3000 was SOOOO HEAVY!

1) Completed all my games, so i don't really need them back straight away.
2) I don't use video output
3) PSPgo will be more compact than the 3000, so, for instance, It'll take up less space in my pocket so i can listen to music and use my high quality headphones. If I want to buy it. I will do.
4) I'm trading in my 3000, bunch of old games and all my UMDs, so I'll get a price reduction (although I'll ask if I can use my 3000 for that games offer. Probably just leave my phone so they know I'll come back)

 

[Treblaine]

There's always the ridiculous people like my mate who will now sell their old psp with all it's games just to buy this game and rebuy the same bloody games >.>

I'm doing it, internal storage based gaming for handhelds is better than carting loads of cartridges or discs around. I've reseverved mine and am picking it up tomorrow, trading in all my games and my 300 model.

Foolio, you can download and play the same games as for the PSPgo as for your regular PSP-3000 or even the PSP-1000

16GB Pro-duo memory card: $40

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/16gb-flash-card-sony-16gb-mark2-pro-duo-memory-stick-p-1673.html

or £28

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/sony-mark2-16gb-memory-stick-pro-duo-ms-card-for-psp-p-1671.html

So you are paying $250 for a smaller screen, more cramped controls, no video output and basically throwing away your entire UMD collection and being forced to start again. Oh, but it's a bit lighter because the PSP-3000 was SOOOO HEAVY!

1) Completed all my games, so i don't really need them back straight away.
2) I don't use video output
3) PSPgo will be more compact than the 3000, so, for instance, It'll take up less space in my pocket so i can listen to music and use my high quality headphones. If I want to buy it. I will do.
4) I'm trading in my 3000, bunch of old games and all my UMDs, so I'll get a price reduction (although I'll ask if I can use my 3000 for that games offer. Probably just leave my phone so they know I'll come back)

1) but you will still pay for them again at full price after you've sold off / traded your UMD collection for most likely only 10% of the price you bought them.
2) You are still paying More for Less features
3) How small are your pockets? And you're right, you will buy it. Some people love the smell of burning money as long as it reaffirms their brand loyalty.
4) You know what's an even bigger price reduction... not getting the PSP-go at all. Act now, you still have time to cancel your pre-order and prevent making a huge mistake.

You don't HAVE to buy every new iteration of a console Sony releases.

 

[Frankydee]

I think what she is trying to say is that they knew they were going to piss of retailers. And it's obvious why. But retailers should also recognized that only selling the PSPgo and leaving the games up to online services also means that retailers will have lower overhead. But as far as the 'advertising for the 3000 model' thing....I have no idea how she came to that conclusion.

But I have question for the following:

I don't know what is more amazing, that CEO's can tell such convoluted lies or that a respected publication like Escapist would swallow them with no critical consideration.

good to hear a massive conglomerate like Sony is finally embracing it's own mediocrity.

Basically the suits at Sony talk and all I hear is this.

Of course, wouldn't be a Sony related thread without you here.

God sony, you really do know how to punch fans in the face.

If you knew it was going to be generally panned, why did you realese it? Possibly because your greedy cocks?

I have a question for you. Lets get something straight, the PSPgo symbolizes one thing: Digital Distribution. Now I remember Microsoft denying a Blu-ray enabled 360 because 'digital distribution was the future', and people were okay with that. But now that a company is actually making DD a centerpiece of their hardware, it's wrong? Some of you guys really need to be more consistent.

Don't hurt yourselves on an actual answer though. You seem so into this "trolling" thing I figured it was worth a try.

And for the record, I think the Go is a mess that I will not buy, especially since they nixed the "UMD/ digital switch" program.

Foolio, it is not the FACT of digital distribution that everyone hates about the PSP-go but how it is implemented as well as a smorgasbord of other screw ups with the ridiculous price being the final insult.

Trolling am I?

well anyway, I say that because it's just like something sony would do anyway. they've been so gung ho about making us embrace every single new format and it just never seems to end. Couple that with the ludicrous price tag, it's like a bum rape.

Basically they just seem inept at being satisfied with the UMD and Blue Ray that now we have to go digital (and yes before you flame me for saying it, I am aware that they are not forcing it down our throats, I'm just saying).

 

[JediMB]

[blockquote]dad might buy the PSPgo but the kids might get PSP 3000s.[/blockquote]

...Wait, wait, what?

Are they trying to sell the PSPgo as the adult alternative to the regular PSP?

Much like they tried to convince people that the PSP was the adult alternative to the DS?