OK, I figured since the new PSP-Go just came out, that there are so many questions about whether people should upgrade or stay still. So now as the PSP-Go came out 1st September 2009 & 1st October 2010 in Europe/UK and North America/Canada respectivily.
We started to get an insane number of e-mails asking if they should get the PSP-Go, so we decided that we would do another of our very popular vs. features to compare the differences and similarity of the original PSP systems and the PSP-Go.
But we want to do this right so we're going to try to cover every aspect of each device, as well as some aspects probably very few people are even aware of.
How Much Does it Cost ?
PSP System : About $169.99 USD/CDN (For core pack system only) (£129.99 UK)
PSP-Go : About $249.99 USD/CDN (For core pack system only) (£199.99 UK)
Are There Any Cool Bundles Available?
PSP System : Yes, for $199.99 USD/CDN (£159.99 UK), these bundles include Rock Band Unplugged, God of War, Star Wars BattleFront, Gran Turismo & MGS: Peace Walker (Just to name a few)
PSP-Go : Yes for $269.99 USD/CDN (£219.99 UK), these bundles include Rock Band Unplugged
Target Audience
PSP System : More Mature 17 and above (Not saying People older or younger would not enjoy some of the games or system)
PSP-Go : Market research says it is aimed at the little bit younger audience becuase of download only (But we have a hard time believing that) (Not saying people older or younger would not enjoy some of the games or system it self)
Durability Of Each System
PSP System : Glass LCD Screen cracks really easily as well as very easy to scratch (Seems to be better in moist environments, but still not recommended)
PSP-Go : Glass LCD Screen smudges really easily as well as very easy to scratches, but nowhere as fragile as the PSP-1000, 2000 or 3000
Type Of Battery
PSP System : Lithum-ion 3.6V 1200 mAh factory included battery (Extended Battery can be bought that adds 5-10 hours)
PSP-Go : Lithum-ion 3.6V 1200 mAh factory included battery (Battery is not replaceable or removable)
Battery Life
PSP System : 5-7 hours With default battery (Extended Life Battery can be bought that adds 5-10 hours)
PSP-Go : 5-12 hours With default battery - battery life is a little longer becuase of the smaller screen and no-UMD drive (battery not removable)
Batteries Ability To Hold A Charge
PSP System : Terrible even when off the PSP will lose a large amount of the charge when not used for just a few days.
PSP-Go : A little better then the older models of the PSP
Screen Size
PSP System : LCD 4.3 inch display can do 480 x 272 pixel resolution
PSP-Go : Better then PSP-1000, 2000 or 3000 (No add-ons needed to improve sound quality)
Internet Connection Type Or Means
PSP System : Wi-Fi or USB
PSP-Go : Wi-Fi or USB
Built in or onboard devices
PSP System : None
PSP-Go : 16 gig Flash memory included (can go up to 32 gigs of memory)
Features That Already Come Included With Each Handleheld
PSP System : Music Player, Video Player, Calender, Screen Customizer with Colour, Tons of options to customize Power Usage, Video Settings, Image Settings, Sound Settings, Security Settings, Network Settings & the PlayStation Store.
PSP-Go : Music Player, Video Player, Calender, Screen Customizer with Colour, Tons of options to customize Power Usage, Video Settings, Image Settings, Sound Settings, Security Settings, Network Settings & the PlayStation Store.
Extra Features That Can Be Bought/Added On To Handleheld
PSP System : (Need Firmware Update & Accessories)
Skype (Firmware Update & need to buy Headset)
Camera (Need to buy)
TV Display Mode (Need cables To enable & Firmware Update to use)
GPS (Need to buy)
TV Tuner (Need to buy)
Action Replay (Need to buy)
Internet browser, Internet Radio, PSN Store (All Need Firmware Update To Work Properly)
Skype, Internet Radio, Internet Browser, all of which need an Internet connection or WI-Fi Hot Spot To Work
PSP-Go : (No add-ons tested for the PSP-Go yet)
Do These Systems Have Firmware That Can Be Updated?
PSP System : Yes (At version 6.31)
PSP-Go : Yes (At version 6.31)
Extras Needed To Get Shortly After Each System Purchase
PSP System : Memory Stick and Battery (Highly Recommend a Screen Guard)
PSP-Go : Game download vouchers or PSN cards are highly recommended
Game Media Type
PSP System : UMD or Digital download
PSP-Go : Digital download only
Game Media Duribility
PSP System : UMD's are probably the easiest handhold device media out there in breakability (The UMD jacket itself is very very easy to break or damage)
PSP-Go : Since there are no UMDs there is no way to break the games unless you hack your system or memory stick
Backwards Compatible
PSP System : Not really as there was no previous PSP system, but all PSP's are now able to play PSOne games via the new built-in emulator.
PSP-Go : No, since there is no UMD you can't play UMD games (So no games that worked for PSP-1000, 2000 or 3000. Unless you download them from your PSN store)
Any Type Of Online Downloading Service
PSP System : Yes, PSN Network (To download games, demos and other fun extras)
PSP-Go : Yes, PSN Network (To download games, demos and other fun extras)
Game Library (Non-Downloadable Games)
PSP System : Not too many (Currently around 310 rated games) Stats from http://www.gamestats.com.
PSP-Go : None (Because there is no UMD Drive)
Game Library (Downloadable Games)
PSP System : Getting better week by week (Not sure how many just available for download)
PSP-Go : Getting better week by week (Not sure how many just available for download)
The Price Of Games
PSP System : Ranges from $14.99 USD - $69.99 USD New (£9.99 - £35.99 UK)
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