Hey guys, if you're interested in how I actually captured the footage from both handhelds and RF-based systems here, be sure to click "show more" on the description. I've got a full explanation in there! There was no PC emulation involved; the only emulators were those on the handhelds that I was testing.
No the Go is great i had a 1000 before and theGo has 16GB with expandable storage and a great screen. the only way to get more storage for a psp is by getting a M2 to microsd adapter.
Well, but you don't really need that much storage unless you're putting a bunch of UMD's on it, which you have to with a Go if you want to play PSP games. You don't have to with one of the other models, though you certainly can if you want to. I don't know if you saw in the video that I have 1.8GB free on my PSP, and that's on a 4GB card with all those emulators and full romsets installed. (Not every emulator available, but all the ones you see me scrolling through.) Retro games just aren't very big. UMD's are big, but you can just play UMD's off the UMD with a 2000 or 3000, which you can't do with a Go :)
however the go uses m2 that maxes out at 16gb and the 1000/2000/3000 series uses memory stick that tops out at 32gb.The screen is miles better on the go but the sliding form factor and digital only model with the go may turn off some as in my case as i never got comfortable handling the go than the 1000 .
I managed to get 64GB working without an issue with an M2 to microSD adaptor on my 3000; however i ran into issues with 128GB! I tried this with multiple microSD cards ruling out a fault with the microSD its self. Basically sometimes the PSP would recognise card run without issue but other times it wouldn't even show up; I'm not saying its impossible; there are videos on TH-cam with people claiming the PSP can run 256GB of storage and if read the forums people argue it back forth, but if you ask me and well lets face it most people do ;) from my experience 64GB is highest storage size you run stably on this device!
I also have a GPD XD. It is a lovely system! I have a 128gb micro SD card and I just loaded it up! I did put LegacyROM on mine. Look in the GPD forum on how to do that. It really emulates everything perfectly. You won't regret it.
If you are using an android device you can use Moonlight to stream games from a pc with an nvidia gpu since it uses the nvidia gamestream tech that they use with their shield devices.
Love PSP! I got one in 2006 (1000 model) and now i bought one from ebay (3000 model). Really love this system. Back then in 2006 it was like smartphones now - Wi-Fi, MP3, Browser, Movies, Games... everything you need for entreatment.
Surprised there was no mention that you can also play Playstation 1 games on it by converting the ISO to EBOOT with a free program. I love my PSP 3000 and have found no equal for portable retro gaming :)
You said that the PSP "died a pretty quick death" and then mentioned that there were over 800 games available, the bulk of which were released over a 4 to 5 year period. I wouldn't call that "pretty quick". :)
Vita homebrew has really grown up in the time since this video came out. You can easily jailbreak any Vita running firmware up to 3.70 (which is- and may well remain- the current firmware), and once you install Adrenaline, it's pretty much a complete replacement for a modded 6.61 PSP. The only reason to use a PSP over a Vita is to dump UMDs. If you want to try your hand at Vita modding, buy a 2000 model, as its 1.25gb 'internal memory card' partition is plenty of room to get your system jailbroken without needing a stupid-expensive Vita memory card.
Buy a PSP Go. Seriously. Onboard 16 or 32 gigs, and a very useful form factor. It's hard to use the analog stick for long periods of time, but you don't need it if you're going retro. I can actually stick it in my pocket, which is actually a thing I do when I don't want to carry anything in my hands and means I pretty much carry it with me at all times. That's the difference to me, I'd have to think about taking the normal PSP whereas the go is already in my pocket. Throw on a screen protector and you're good.
leegsy I get it. I initially just bought the go second hand for a backup media device during business travel, but quickly started carrying it with me pretty much all the time. I've got large mitts too, the go isn't going to win any ergonomic awards for sure, but for an hour or so, it's not bad. It's just a different use case really.
Two things you didn't mention. 1--The 2000 & 3000 models also have an output for connecting your PSP to your T.V. using composite or component cables. This actually works better than you'd expect...except when some games require the screen to be flipped sideways. 2--Let's not forget about the movies/shows released on the U.M.D. format. While exact numbers aren't clear, approximately 700 (probably more) movies covering all genres was released in North America for the PSP. Great little handheld console for sure.
The PSP is still my favorite handheld. It's not too big, not too small, powerful enough to play retro games like PS1, GBA, Genesis, SNES, etc...and great PSP library and graphics. Many handheld emulator knock offs from China pale in comparison to PSP's emulation and library, and the PSP came out in 2005!
Disagree about the Go. The Go came with a built-in 16GB of storage and there is an aftermarket internally-mounted microsd-to-m2 adapter allowing you to put hundreds of GBs of microsd to expand that. Coupled with the fact it's the only PSP with Bluetooth (allowing both PS3 Dualshock controllers and wireless headphones to work) to boot makes it worth it when you consider the portability factor of having your whole game library on the go. Get a PSPGo while you can as prices are going up.
I dont own a PSP Go but its the most interessting of the PSPs as it can fit super easy into your pocket which i find is a big + The only 2 things that bother me about PSP go is the little smaller screen and that it doesnt use MINI USB but some Costum adapter similar to the PS Vita 1000.
"Some people would say that Sony's PSP was a failure as a handheld gaming system" >8th highest selling console of all time, ahead of the NES, SNES, GBA, N64, 3DS, PS4, Genesis, Atari 2600, Xbox and Gamecube The Xbox 360 sold 84mil. The PSP sold 82mil. That is anything but a failure. Even the PS1 only sold 100mil.
Selling 82 million units is hardly trounced. The DS did twice as well yes, but the DS did better than all but the PS2. If the PSP was a failure then so was the SNES, PS3 etc. Getting trounced is selling 3.5 mil like the wonderswan vs the gameboy's 120 mil.
The SNES outsold the Genesis/Megadrive by 19 million units, so I'm not sure what you're getting at there, . The PS3 was outsold by the Xbox 360 by less than 200,000 units worldwide - or about 0.4%. Still, some *do* consider that a failure given the margin the PS2 had over the original Xbox and GameCube. The DS outsold the PSP by 2 to 1, and 3 to 1 outside of Japan. That's not something for Sony to break out the champagne over.
I agree, Toxy. Loved the video but this notion that the PSP was a failure is really, really odd to me. More global sales than both the Genesis AND the SNES put together is hardly a "failure".
I'm getting at the PSP outselling all of those... it's not hard to figure out. "That's not something for Sony to break out the champagne over" nor is the Xbox 360 nearly getting outsold by the PSP anything to break champagne over if the PSP is apparently such a failure. "The DS outsold the PSP by 2 to 1," did you actually read what I wrote? I just said the PSP sold 82 million and the DS sold double. And then you just copied it. "The SNES outsold the Genesis/Megadrive by 19 million units" and the PSP outsold the SNES by 30 million. guess the SNES was a failure then. So was the NES, that's only 60 million. GBA? Only 81 million, less than the PSP. Again, a failure I assume?
Two things that I didn't hear get mentioned. 1--There is no region code for games on UMD discs. That extends the library of physical games to well over a thousand titles. 2--The 2000 & 3000 models can be hooked up to your TV with a composite or component cable.
Thumbs up for giving the PSP some attention in 2017. I still play daily on my psp 3000. Firmware 6.61 infinity (boots into custom firmware), customized interface, all my favorite retro systems installed, it's awesome!
For not a lot more money you can hunt down a PS Vita on ebay, get it running homebrew emulators and adrenaline and has all the content of the vita with the added benefit of a PSP pretty much living inside of it. You also get dual analog sticks and can map the touchpad on the back to work as R2 and L2 for the later PSX titles.
Don't forget the huge library of PS1 you can emulate. I wasn't a PS guy in its heyday and I've gotten around to a lot of games I never would have such as Xenogears and Castlevania. I currently have Marvel Vs. Capcom on it and it runs great. Probably much better than an actual PSX thanks to the load times.
Nice vid! I recently got a Silver 2000 Model, and at the very beginning of my Spring Break I got it modded, and I've been enjoying playing Fan Translations of Japan Exclusives like Final Fantasy Type-0 and Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, it's also my favorite way of playing PS1 games, and especially with quarantine going on, I've had fun blasting through the original Resident Evil Trilogy on my PSP
I have the PSP 2004 model, Final Fantasy limited edition silver. I bought it during the golden era of the PSP and loved the countless hours playing it. So many great games there! It was also at that time that the PSP could also serve as a smart device, the homebrews enabled taking notes, browsing servers, emulation, and whatever else you could think of at the time. It was a really powerful hand-held. I didn't bother much with emulation, but I did have a few PS1 and NES/SNES games on it that I really liked (Mario, Soul Reaver, DOOM, Quake II - that sort of stuff). Man...the little thing feels so nostalgic right now...
You can overclock a soft modded psp which helps with power hungry emulators. Just hit select. You can even change UMD regions in that menu. I'm the oddball here who collects UMD movies, being able to change the region is a blessing.
man I remember playing UMD movies before HD TV's were really a thing. The quality was mind blowing! I remember getting the spiderman movie with my original value pack PSP 1000 way back in 2006, those were the days. I still have the same PSP but the UMD drive died a few years ago :(
There's one more reason to get the 3000 model. You can play every game through composite video output, which is a godsend for anyone still rocking a CRT TV. The 2000 model only allowed you to play PS1 games through composite, and everything else through component. And there actually is one reason to get the Go. You can play with the DS3 controller.
Didn't realize that, thanks for the info! Do the composite cables actually output full screen? The component cables do not, which is a bummer. (I had to zoom all the footage for the video; the PSP seems not to scale the image at all when outputting over component.)
No they don't. You can only go full screen on PS1 games and some emulators (don't remember which, though). A decent way for recording PSP footage is RemoteJoyLite, which can output PSP's video signal through USB to your PC.
Thanks again for that - wish I'd known to check that out before doing this video! I wasn't all that happy with the image over component. I remember hearing about that application a long time ago, but also forgot about it a long time ago and probably never really knew what it did (or cared at that time). Would be useful now, though.
I totally agree man, the PSP and VITA are both AWESOME! not just for games but for video too. archer mcleans mercury is one badass game, so can the vita play psp titles then? btw excellent video 10/10, subscribed.
My really old PSP's piano black lacquer started flaking off (a LOT), so I bought a rubber PSP skin that also cushions it from falls. I still play the PSP nearly every day (shelved the PS Vita; really wish it was made to play PS2 games) because of the good games like Gladiator Begins, SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 2, Ace Combat: Joint Strike, Gran Turismo, Loco Roco, etc, along with PS1 classics like Silent Hill 1, Resident Evil 2, Crash Team Racing, Spyro the Dragon, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Slug, and so on.
The reason you would want to go to go is because it's capable of hooking up to a PlayStation 3 Bluetooth controller then all you need is the cord to hook it up to your TV and you have yourself a little portable emulation console
@@charliechan6892 Its tiny easy to haul around can have thousands of games on it. And it gives the option to hook it up to a TV you need to look up the definition of portable bud
Thank you very much for posting this video. I wish I had seen it sooner, since I ended up getting the PSPGO instead of the 2000. Still, can't wait to mod it and try some nice old SNES and NES games. Great channel, subscribed!
Actually, the PSX on PSP isnt emulation at all, its running on the actual PSP hardware. That is why it runs perfectly with no glitches. You can even output it to an older TV with the composite cable and it will look exactly like its coming from a PS1. The PSP really is overall the best retro system in terms of versatility.
This is a great video, still got my PSP from years ago and have played more SEGA & NES/SNES games on it than I ever played PSP games. Defiantly the best Retro Handheld ATM.
I agree the PSP is great for retro gaming and cheap as most people want the latest system and don't understand that these system can offer value gaming titles and they sell their system cheap , My last buy was a sony vita for $30 with a broken cable on the power supply , replaced the cable for $5 and wow i have a great sony vita for a total of $35 and 1/2 hour to clean the unit up look and plays like need . Ps i enjoy you video
Wow, I didn't even know the PSP lost PSN support last year. Thankfully you can still legally get games onto the system via a PC or PS3 through a USB. That and plenty of ISO files exist, as well as emulators and the bizarre world of homebrews. In my personal opinion I think it's the best handheld ever made and I completely regret selling mine years ago for a Vita. The Vita is truly a wonderful handheld, but there's just a certain level of charm the PSP has.
I have a PSP Go, the slide makes it even greater! Never did it bothered me about the little smaller screen, so for my handheld retro stuff, that cuts the cake. Also, on the side note, the only 2 handheld gaming consoles that I use now are PSP Go & Nintendo New 3DS (with supercard dstwo plus).
14:42 - Given the PSP's own library as the cherry on top, there's no acceptable reason to not own one of these if you're into retro gaming at all... Aight, mate, you've convinced me. (well, TBH, I've been considering one of these for quite a while, but you and the wine have finally convinced me)
I actually like the PSP Go. Being able to have a ton of games on a thumbnail-sized piece of plastic is an advantage in itself. Granted, if it ever gets lost or destroyed, I'll probably never get those games back.
PSP was really ahead of it's time. UMDs allowed for large game capacities and at the time you could get damn near the graphical ability of the PS2 in your hand. Plus the Ultrawide aspect ratio which is making a comeback these days made for a better mobile experience. Just the PSP suffered bad battery life and other design flaws that kept it from becoming bigger than the inferior Nintendo DS at the time.
I have a PSP with 240gb of SD card capacity. It has 180 PSP games, 80 PS1 games, every NES, SNES, Genesis, GBC, GBA and Gameboy game I could want. While there's still 40gb free. I have a 3000 model and I noticed the SNES games even Donkey Kong Country run smoothly on my 3000 and i've seen videos of people running them on older PSP's and they lag. So I don't know if the 3000 are faster but I would recommend those from my personal experience.
Even the psp go has some issues with DKC, but I just had to change some settings and it run perfectly, and I don't think there's any hardware capabilities difference between the 2000 and the 3000 aside from the form factor
Shame I never got the chance to own a PSP. It's a great hand held system with tons of great exclusive games (well, not all of them) and the fact that you can emulate retro games on that system is another bonus. PSP in my opinion is still one of the best gaming hand held systems in this decade. Shame it didn't last long. :(
I've had my PSP-3000 since 2009 and it still plays some of my favorite games pretty well. My only issue with it is the fact that the battery has this weird problem where it won't charge unless I turn on the PSP without the battery and then put the battery in once it's charged. But other than that, it's really great and was definitely ahead of its time for a handheld!
Someone finally mentions the dust problem haha. I got a 3000 months ago and I been very careful and clean it often to avoid anything of that stuff getting under my screen.
Whenever I use my PSP 3000 I have a plastic case that keeps the screen free from scratches and dust, and when I'm not using it I have a white leather pouch that I keep my PSP in so it never gets dusty at all and it's practically in brand new condition.
It's a clear plastic one. Doesn't feel too bulky and keeps my screen in immaculate condition. I got it on eBay. This is it here: www.amazon.com/Insten-Clip-Crystal-Compatible-3000-Clear/dp/B001N2EVPE That's not actually the exact same one but it's very similar.
Psp 3000 has one more capability you didn't mention. The area under the control surfaces has been deepened rather then being flat like the 1000 and 2000. Meaning that playing fighting games is a hell of alot easier then the previous models. The psp go removes this due to how thin the control area is. Not sure about the psp street
Agreed! I've helped design handhelds and built my own from scratch, but you know -- the PSP was mass produced and still widely available, very cheaply; aside from emus, it also has a healthy open source library including PDF readers and video players, or you can use a video transcoder to translate a video into a format the PSP can hardware decode. So, if you're going on a trip or to a sandy beach, where a device could get stolen or smashed or is otherwise at risk.. take a PSP - they're _great_, and also cheap to replace. Read ebooks, watch movies, play retro games. Big win. Also, fun platform to code for.
I have both and love the PlayStation Vita & Nintendo 3DS but I think the Vita is the best handheld released thus far it had so much potential I don't think Sony or other publishers tapped into yet I traded in my PSP for the Vita but recently I really miss my old PSP it will forever be a staple handheld from sony
PSP offers PSX backward compatibility that allows you to run PS1 roms natively by converting them to psp eboot format. That adds another 2400+ games to your library.
I own a 3000 and I like the piano black model. I have some emulators on it plus 1 psx game and 4 psp games on it, nfs carbon own the city and most wanted 5-1-0, GTA Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories, Twisted Metal PSX2PSP Eboot, Masterboy (Master system, Game Gear, And Gameboy/Gameboy Color Emulator), TempGBA (Gameboy Advance Emulator), Snes9x (Super NES emulator), NesterJ (NES Emulator), Daedalus X64 (N64 Emulator), Minecraft PSP 2.0 (Its perfect no lag at all) and that’s it! All I just need to say is that my theme is a style of a PS3.
this is one of the best console ever. god eater , metal gear peace walker, moster hunter, pataton series, loco roco, final fantasy tactics, etc you crazy man
I bought my PSP about a year ago to test games to resell for it, but I recently found out that it could do remote play for my PS3 for some of it's games, but I was more excited to find out that I could remote play all of my PS1 games on it, and then I soft modded it... I didn't play it for months before finding those two things out, but not I haven't put it down since, I love it now that I know what it can do.
The psp games moved to the playstation website so if you were to get a psp go without cfw you can still buy games from the playstation store using the playstation website.
I actually much prefer the PSP GO over the 2000/3000, the main reason for this was at the time, the memory sticks for those models were very expensive. The GO has 16GB of onboard storage, which is plenty for all the emulators and emulation titles you could want, while also leaving enough room for several PSP games. I was never a fan of the UMD system to begin with because it's a spinning disc in a mobile system, just like Hard Drives can be damaged by bumps or drops, it always bothered me that it was such a loose mechanical make up. I think that today, the deciding factor in whether or not you should get a GO or 2000/3000 would be hand size, if you have large hands then the GO will not be very fun to hold, and could drive you completely away from playing it just for this simple fact. The 2000/3000 models are very nice in the hands no matter if they're large or small. Great video, I really like your retro review content! Keep making these interesting videos so that I can nostalgia trip during bad days :D
I have both (modded PSP and modded PS Vita) and the ps Vita is much better because it can do everything a PSP can and much more. The PS Vita also looks better.
Great vid, I've actually got the silver 2000 model softmodded running 6.20 pro B8. Love this little handheld machine with all my emulators. I believe I play more emulators than actual psp games. Lol
Bobby8451 That's sweet, could you watch my video on my channel of my psp 2000? I whipped it up myself with a lot of things on it. It's fun to tinker with.
Ahhh nice, this brings me back to the days I cfw updated/downgraded and all the other stuff on my PSP, and loved every bit of it. For years now I moved on to the PS Vita, and if you don't mind the hassle and follow the right tutorials on YT (yes Im pointing at you "The Zett") you will have all this and then some :). Thanks for this video! It puts a smile on my face.
I had a PSP 2000, really nice system in terms of power, but failed hard in the reliability department. Basically everyone I know who's had a PSP had it die on them. I never even dropped mine, but the case is cracked, one of the hinges is broken, and I can't even turn it on because the on/off switch thinks it is always in the locked position! Disks on a handheld were a really dumb idea too, they would get scratched up just playing because of dust getting stuck inside that little case thingie.
I had reliability issues with the PSP 2000 also. I agree too that it was really nice, I had bought two red colored ones for one specific reason; the damn analog stick kept breaking on it. It would stop working properly plus it would input movements on its own. It drove me crazy. I finally gave up on the PSP because of that and I didn't want to use a PSP 1000 because it was too bulky. The 3000 is hackable but usually not permanently, I prefer it to be permanently hacked rather than always having to boot up into the hacked mode so I didn't bother with it. As for the PSP Go, don't like it at all.
My PSP 3000 is still going strong and the battery still holds a decent charge. I use Pro CFW and I have to run it everytime I turn my PSP on. It takes like 10 seconds to install and for the PSP to reboot so it's not an issue really. I never run UMDs on my PSP, just PS1 e-boots and PSP ISOs, as well as some emulators.
Nice video, good roundup. Although completely disagree about the PSP Go. I bought one for emulation and its perfect. Much prefer it to the 1/2/3000 for one huge reason you overlook and that it is far more compact and fits perfectly in a pocket. The PSP Go display also has a slightly higher pixel density than the other PSPs due to its smaller but same resolution display. I also see absolutely no reason at all why anyone would want to carry UMD discs when every title is available as ripped ISO and plays exactly the same as the original, no advantage to having a umd disc whirling around in your machine imo if you dont need it.
Great video. I agree that one's first PSP should be a 2000 or 3000; however, if you become a fanboy of the system, like me, then you'll want to check out the PSP Go. It can be soft-modded like the others and plays all the same emulators. It is also easy to load files on it by connecting it to a PC - and as the video mentions you can rip the UMD discs after you've modded a psp and therefore load your backups onto the PSP Go (no need for the playstation store). It also has AV out, like the 2000 and 3000 so you can connect it to a TV with either composite or component cables. One thing it does that the 2000 and 3000 do not is allow you to use a Bluetooth connection to use of Dual Shock 3 controller. I have the PSP Go Cradle that's hooked up to my TV and I use a Dual Shock controller to play emulators and PSP games. I also have a clip on my Dual Shock Controller that I can attach the PSP Go to and play it using the controller and the PSP Go Screen. The PSP Go is also smaller and can easily fit in one's pocket. I think of it as a much more portable version of the Switch (with tons more games). So, there are my reasons why I think the PSP Go should be your second PSP (if you're so inclined).
The PSP is a great little handheld. Basically part way between the Dreamcast and PS2 in power and honestly that kind of power in the palm of my hand was incredible back in the day. I still have my PSP 100 and use it often. also have a darth vader 2000 and an ever so beautiful green metal gear solid PSP . The only bad thing I can think of when it comes to the PSP is it is a bit dubious in build quality at times. UMD doors just popping off when you press the open button, housings cracking from a 2 foot drop things like that. I have seen these first hand by the way.
I love GO. It’s thinner than the GBA SP and it can run gba emulator. It’s so compact that I can take it out and put it away in a breeze. The GO pretty much fits in all hidden pockets. And the mid 2000’s sliding mechanism is pretty cool/fidget. Only problem is finding a decent battery replacement.
There's also the fifth, exclusively EU model - PSP e1008. It lacks Wi-Fi (not much of a loss, considering you can't do anything with it nowadays anyway), but has an improved D-pad and redesigned overall look.
yup, get those emulators and homebrew. I think the same. I wish n64 played better but hey it has so many emulators that its cool it cant play n64. Everything else is perfect plus psp and ps1 games, so much content. And its easy to mess with than a vita.
I would be more clear in the video that the PSP was a failure ONLY to unseat the Nintendo. I don' think 80+ million units sold is a failure (about same units as PS4 to date!). The DS was one of those products that sold a freakishly large amount of units - so the PSP numbers next to it might look not so good, but in reality they were BOTH successes. I wouldn't say the PSP just died out really quickly, it sold pretty well in the US for over 5 years.
If you're going to buy a PSP buy a Japanese one. They run just fine on the same software (all you have to do is change the Language to English in the settings first), but they won't play NA or Europe UMD disks. Despite this they're cheap as chips and are easily modded. I just got a 1000 for $20 and that includes shipping. 2000s will run about $5-10 more. They're cheap because they were so prolific in Japan.
Agree on getting a Japanese PSP off ebay. They tend to be in vastly better shape than American ones. But to clarify... they have no problem running NA or EU *games* off UMD. They just won't run UMD movies or TV shows.
Wow, Wangan Midnight looks pretty awesome. I might have to get it myself. Also, the Project Diva games are like crack. You also forgot about the PSP-E1000, which was only available outside of North America. It only had mono sound and lacked WiFi.
Well, I didn't really forget it, I made the decision that it just wouldn't mean much to my American viewers (approximately 98% of my viewers are based in the USA according to TH-cam). It's a regional variant that doesn't ever really turn up here - I don't think it sold well even in Europe. I think I mentioned there being four "main" models, which leaves room for variants. If I didn't, it's in the script, so I should have. I suppose I could have just mentioned the E1000 specifically and the fact that you should probably avoid it if you run across one (I wouldn't recommend it). btw Wangan Midnight *is* great, but you do have to get used to the controls. The series (going back to its Shutouko Battle roots) has controls that feel strangely laggy, but in a way that's obviously intentional. So you really need to get used to steering a little bit in advance of when you'd normally think you would. Every car feels a little bit like a boat on water. Still, it is amazing how realistic it is - they actually mapped every single inch of those roads, and even the road markings are dead on accurate. I do prefer the Shutouko Battle games - Wangan Midnight was made into an arcade game so it's a bit simplified - but hey, I take what I can get on a handheld.
Hmm, I have a 1000, 3000, and a go. The PSP go is by far my favorite. The screen is amazing, the build quality is much better, it's super portable, and it comes with 16gb built in. Tbh, I doubt anyone cares about UMD's since you can just rip them if you already own some.
This is a channel largely about retro games and systems, from someone who grew up with them. I care about physical media because I grew up with it, as did most of the subscribers to my channel. That's where my videos are coming from. It's kind of the point of my channel.
I love the PSP Go. I have a huge collection of UMDs that I've ripped and I play them on my TV using the dual shock 3 controller. When I want it on the go - I disconnect if from its cradle, stick it in my pocket and play at work during lunch hours. I like the 2000 and 3000 models too -- but my go to unit is the Go.
One playful advantage of the first PSP (the so called Phat) was the IR blaster. Players were coding remote scripts for it. And secondly, now there is an adapter that allows players to use microSD cards with the PSP. I have 64gb on mine, carrying around about 250 games, from AAA like GTA to minis and puzzlers. The console only sees 256 games and apps in total, but if you have a few emulators you can access as many ROMs as you please.
ghos7bear The ps vita is way more annoying to hack and requires the firmware to be reinstalled anytime it's turned on. I say that a psp is still better to have imo. Vita has a bigger screen and another analog but it's definitely a hassle meanwhile you just drag and drop games on a psp
nice video. A few things to note: there was a fifth model, the psp E1000 (PSP street), but only released in europe. My guess is, they can sometimes be found in the US as imports. It feels realy cheap compared to a 3000, though. Another advantage the "regular" psp models have over the GO: they can be used with cheap microSD cards instead of the expensive MS pro Duo sticks. All you need is a $4 adapter called "CR-5400". As far as I know CFWs can use at least use 2 x 128Gb cards using that adapter.
Still have my PSP (3001 model) ever since I bought it new. Running custom 6.61 Pro-C2 custom firmware on it for the past couple years now, it's been fun having around to play portable PS1 games and a few of the Midnight Club games on it. Even has the original battery! Still holds a great charge, too.
PSP Go has a ghostless display and 16gb of internal storage. I would recommend the Go over any other PSP for those two reasons alone. I don't there's anything wrong with locating the ISO's from another source if you own or acquire the UMD's too ;). Loading ISO's from internal storage is superior for load times and convenience; whilst using UMD's are good for nostalgia and novelty purposes. But each to their own.
megasquals The psp go is awful especially it's design with the slide out screen and cramped feel.The sliding mechanism of the psp go screen has a ribbon cable that can break. It can't play your physical umd psp collection that totally sucks in my opinion.The psp go is garbage no wonder it failed.
Paul Barnes I have an old psp with a broken screen. With a modded psp you can rip your disc and just transfer it to a psp go. It's a pain, but the form factor makes it worth it
Paul Barnes you bring some good points, but I think the size is a preference for some. Also, I have a few devices with a sliding mechanism and none of them have broken. Perhaps the Go isn't appropriate for those who find it difficult to maintain their belongings. It's not worth getting wound up about though, if people don't want the Go based on opinions mentioned in the video, it only helps make them cheaper in the second hand market.
The 3DS was hacked to an even deeper and total level: full control of the whole system from boot, giving ability to control, modify and customize about anything on the machine... You can even blindly accept any future update (2 more happened last september and december of 2019) from Nintendo with the pleasing confidence that no firmware update they can throw at you will ever be able to break the hack!
I love using my psp. I am also using a micro sd to memory stick pro duo adapter with a 32gb card. This is a neat little adapter allowing you to have tons of storage. I really need to get me a psp 2000 model since my slims glossy back is starting to peel off from use.
PSP 2000 gave me issues with its analog stick all the time so beware, it's not 100% reliable. It's also flimsy. Shame though because I really liked the PSP 2000.
The PSP GO is great for connecting to your HDTV via component and then using its BLUETOOTH to connect a PS3 controller to it, essentially making the portable system into a "docked" home console. You can even buy a cradle for it that keeps it charged while you play games on it in this situation. Sony basically did first what Nintendo eventually did with the SWITCH, though not as slick and powerful, they were first to the punch at making a portable/home console. Out of all the versions of the PSP, only the PSP GO can let you kick-it in a comfortable chair with your head back and play downloaded PSP games and classic emulators in 480p on your HD flat panel with a PS3 controller in hand. Very nice! The 2000 and the 3000 also can be connected to your HDTV but do NOT allow you to bluetooth a PS3 controller to them. Therefore, you must hold the system in your hands and use it as the controller with the a/v cable and power cord hanging off the sides which is okay but not as convenient as the PSP GO.
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Hey guys, if you're interested in how I actually captured the footage from both handhelds and RF-based systems here, be sure to click "show more" on the description. I've got a full explanation in there! There was no PC emulation involved; the only emulators were those on the handhelds that I was testing.
No the Go is great i had a 1000 before and theGo has 16GB with expandable storage and a great screen. the only way to get more storage for a psp is by getting a M2 to microsd adapter.
Well, but you don't really need that much storage unless you're putting a bunch of UMD's on it, which you have to with a Go if you want to play PSP games. You don't have to with one of the other models, though you certainly can if you want to. I don't know if you saw in the video that I have 1.8GB free on my PSP, and that's on a 4GB card with all those emulators and full romsets installed. (Not every emulator available, but all the ones you see me scrolling through.) Retro games just aren't very big. UMD's are big, but you can just play UMD's off the UMD with a 2000 or 3000, which you can't do with a Go :)
however the go uses m2 that maxes out at 16gb and the 1000/2000/3000 series uses memory stick that tops out at 32gb.The screen is miles better on the go but the sliding form factor and digital only model with the go may turn off some as in my case as i never got comfortable handling the go than the 1000 .
Modern Classic where can I get it
I managed to get 64GB working without an issue with an M2 to microSD adaptor on my 3000; however i ran into issues with 128GB! I tried this with multiple microSD cards ruling out a fault with the microSD its self. Basically sometimes the PSP would recognise card run without issue but other times it wouldn't even show up; I'm not saying its impossible; there are videos on TH-cam with people claiming the PSP can run 256GB of storage and if read the forums people argue it back forth, but if you ask me and well lets face it most people do ;) from my experience 64GB is highest storage size you run stably on this device!
PSP is still my favourite. I have a damn good collection of originals and enjoy them regularly. I agree with you, PSP is brilliant.
Preach! I don't play with my PSP so much these days (I replaced it with a GPD XD), but I still have much love for my PSPs.
I've been thinking about getting one of those, actually. How do you like it?
Modern Classic absolutely love it. There's a review in my channel!
get it! i got mine not too long ago plays steam and psp on the same device!
I also have a GPD XD. It is a lovely system! I have a 128gb micro SD card and I just loaded it up! I did put LegacyROM on mine. Look in the GPD forum on how to do that. It really emulates everything perfectly. You won't regret it.
If you are using an android device you can use Moonlight to stream games from a pc with an nvidia gpu since it uses the nvidia gamestream tech that they use with their shield devices.
In the past 3 weeks I've purchased 2 PSP1000, soft modded them and installed emulators. It. Is. Awesome!
Love PSP! I got one in 2006 (1000 model) and now i bought one from ebay (3000 model). Really love this system.
Back then in 2006 it was like smartphones now - Wi-Fi, MP3, Browser, Movies, Games... everything you need for entreatment.
Surprised there was no mention that you can also play Playstation 1 games on it by converting the ISO to EBOOT with a free program. I love my PSP 3000 and have found no equal for portable retro gaming :)
whoa!! i knew about downloading certain ps1 games on the go... i didn't know any psp could do that :o ah i want to try that on mine now!
can't belive PSP is already in the retro category...
First psp Got released in 2004 and there is no official support anymore i think its normal
You said that the PSP "died a pretty quick death" and then mentioned that there were over 800 games available, the bulk of which were released over a 4 to 5 year period. I wouldn't call that "pretty quick". :)
Vita homebrew has really grown up in the time since this video came out. You can easily jailbreak any Vita running firmware up to 3.70 (which is- and may well remain- the current firmware), and once you install Adrenaline, it's pretty much a complete replacement for a modded 6.61 PSP. The only reason to use a PSP over a Vita is to dump UMDs.
If you want to try your hand at Vita modding, buy a 2000 model, as its 1.25gb 'internal memory card' partition is plenty of room to get your system jailbroken without needing a stupid-expensive Vita memory card.
Buy a PSP Go. Seriously. Onboard 16 or 32 gigs, and a very useful form factor. It's hard to use the analog stick for long periods of time, but you don't need it if you're going retro. I can actually stick it in my pocket, which is actually a thing I do when I don't want to carry anything in my hands and means I pretty much carry it with me at all times. That's the difference to me, I'd have to think about taking the normal PSP whereas the go is already in my pocket. Throw on a screen protector and you're good.
Depends really. I don't have the smallest hands so I prefer my 3000 PSP as it just feels more comfortable to use.
leegsy I get it. I initially just bought the go second hand for a backup media device during business travel, but quickly started carrying it with me pretty much all the time. I've got large mitts too, the go isn't going to win any ergonomic awards for sure, but for an hour or so, it's not bad. It's just a different use case really.
You can resolve the analog stick ergonomics issue by using a grip. Hama makes a good one.
Can't wait until they announce the PSP Classic in the year 2040!
To be honest, I would buy it
@@nicoffee777 cause you're a sucker lol, just buy the real thing
@@charliechan6892 already have it lmao
@@charliechan6892 It would be a nice novelty item, which is what the mini consoles are
Two things you didn't mention. 1--The 2000 & 3000 models also have an output for connecting your PSP to your T.V. using composite or component cables. This actually works better than you'd expect...except when some games require the screen to be flipped sideways. 2--Let's not forget about the movies/shows released on the U.M.D. format. While exact numbers aren't clear, approximately 700 (probably more) movies covering all genres was released in North America for the PSP. Great little handheld console for sure.
The PSP is still my favorite handheld. It's not too big, not too small, powerful enough to play retro games like PS1, GBA, Genesis, SNES, etc...and great PSP library and graphics.
Many handheld emulator knock offs from China pale in comparison to PSP's emulation and library, and the PSP came out in 2005!
The go is still the best if you want an emulation machine. The screen is simply sharp and the form factor is very portable unlike the previous model.
Disagree about the Go. The Go came with a built-in 16GB of storage and there is an aftermarket internally-mounted microsd-to-m2 adapter allowing you to put hundreds of GBs of microsd to expand that. Coupled with the fact it's the only PSP with Bluetooth (allowing both PS3 Dualshock controllers and wireless headphones to work) to boot makes it worth it when you consider the portability factor of having your whole game library on the go. Get a PSPGo while you can as prices are going up.
I dont own a PSP Go but its the most interessting of the PSPs as it can fit super easy into your pocket which i find is a big + The only 2 things that bother me about PSP go is the little smaller screen and that it doesnt use MINI USB but some Costum adapter similar to the PS Vita 1000.
"Some people would say that Sony's PSP was a failure as a handheld gaming system"
>8th highest selling console of all time, ahead of the NES, SNES, GBA, N64, 3DS, PS4, Genesis, Atari 2600, Xbox and Gamecube
The Xbox 360 sold 84mil. The PSP sold 82mil. That is anything but a failure. Even the PS1 only sold 100mil.
It was trounced by the competition. Game systems don't exist in a vacuum.
Selling 82 million units is hardly trounced. The DS did twice as well yes, but the DS did better than all but the PS2. If the PSP was a failure then so was the SNES, PS3 etc. Getting trounced is selling 3.5 mil like the wonderswan vs the gameboy's 120 mil.
The SNES outsold the Genesis/Megadrive by 19 million units, so I'm not sure what you're getting at there, . The PS3 was outsold by the Xbox 360 by less than 200,000 units worldwide - or about 0.4%. Still, some *do* consider that a failure given the margin the PS2 had over the original Xbox and GameCube. The DS outsold the PSP by 2 to 1, and 3 to 1 outside of Japan. That's not something for Sony to break out the champagne over.
I agree, Toxy. Loved the video but this notion that the PSP was a failure is really, really odd to me. More global sales than both the Genesis AND the SNES put together is hardly a "failure".
I'm getting at the PSP outselling all of those... it's not hard to figure out.
"That's not something for Sony to break out the champagne over"
nor is the Xbox 360 nearly getting outsold by the PSP anything to break champagne over if the PSP is apparently such a failure.
"The DS outsold the PSP by 2 to 1,"
did you actually read what I wrote? I just said the PSP sold 82 million and the DS sold double. And then you just copied it.
"The SNES outsold the Genesis/Megadrive by 19 million units"
and the PSP outsold the SNES by 30 million.
guess the SNES was a failure then. So was the NES, that's only 60 million. GBA? Only 81 million, less than the PSP.
Again, a failure I assume?
Two things that I didn't hear get mentioned. 1--There is no region code for games on UMD discs. That extends the library of physical games to well over a thousand titles. 2--The 2000 & 3000 models can be hooked up to your TV with a composite or component cable.
And the go
Thumbs up for giving the PSP some attention in 2017. I still play daily on my psp 3000. Firmware 6.61 infinity (boots into custom firmware), customized interface, all my favorite retro systems installed, it's awesome!
I remember leaving school early to go buy my PSP on release day. This video brought back a lot of good memories. Now I have to buy another PSP.
For not a lot more money you can hunt down a PS Vita on ebay, get it running homebrew emulators and adrenaline and has all the content of the vita with the added benefit of a PSP pretty much living inside of it. You also get dual analog sticks and can map the touchpad on the back to work as R2 and L2 for the later PSX titles.
Don't forget the huge library of PS1 you can emulate. I wasn't a PS guy in its heyday and I've gotten around to a lot of games I never would have such as Xenogears and Castlevania. I currently have Marvel Vs. Capcom on it and it runs great. Probably much better than an actual PSX thanks to the load times.
Nice vid! I recently got a Silver 2000 Model, and at the very beginning of my Spring Break I got it modded, and I've been enjoying playing Fan Translations of Japan Exclusives like Final Fantasy Type-0 and Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, it's also my favorite way of playing PS1 games, and especially with quarantine going on, I've had fun blasting through the original Resident Evil Trilogy on my PSP
Don't forget about being able to play PS1 (PSX) classics on the PSP! The smaller screen is perfect for that.
I have the PSP 2004 model, Final Fantasy limited edition silver. I bought it during the golden era of the PSP and loved the countless hours playing it. So many great games there! It was also at that time that the PSP could also serve as a smart device, the homebrews enabled taking notes, browsing servers, emulation, and whatever else you could think of at the time. It was a really powerful hand-held. I didn't bother much with emulation, but I did have a few PS1 and NES/SNES games on it that I really liked (Mario, Soul Reaver, DOOM, Quake II - that sort of stuff).
Man...the little thing feels so nostalgic right now...
You forgot to mention that a PSP can play nearly all PS1 games via eboot rip method.
What's the benefit off this though can the other psps do it also?
You can overclock a soft modded psp which helps with power hungry emulators. Just hit select. You can even change UMD regions in that menu. I'm the oddball here who collects UMD movies, being able to change the region is a blessing.
man I remember playing UMD movies before HD TV's were really a thing. The quality was mind blowing! I remember getting the spiderman movie with my original value pack PSP 1000 way back in 2006, those were the days. I still have the same PSP but the UMD drive died a few years ago :(
There's one more reason to get the 3000 model. You can play every game through composite video output, which is a godsend for anyone still rocking a CRT TV. The 2000 model only allowed you to play PS1 games through composite, and everything else through component.
And there actually is one reason to get the Go. You can play with the DS3 controller.
you can also do it with the go just buy the cables or dock
Didn't realize that, thanks for the info! Do the composite cables actually output full screen? The component cables do not, which is a bummer. (I had to zoom all the footage for the video; the PSP seems not to scale the image at all when outputting over component.)
No they don't. You can only go full screen on PS1 games and some emulators (don't remember which, though). A decent way for recording PSP footage is RemoteJoyLite, which can output PSP's video signal through USB to your PC.
Thanks again for that - wish I'd known to check that out before doing this video! I wasn't all that happy with the image over component. I remember hearing about that application a long time ago, but also forgot about it a long time ago and probably never really knew what it did (or cared at that time). Would be useful now, though.
It really is a great tool. I've played the entirety of Persona 3 Portable through it and it was awesome.
I totally agree man, the PSP and VITA are both AWESOME! not just for games but for video too. archer mcleans mercury is one badass game, so can the vita play psp titles then? btw excellent video 10/10, subscribed.
I love my PSP Go. I can't live without my modded PSP.
My really old PSP's piano black lacquer started flaking off (a LOT), so I bought a rubber PSP skin that also cushions it from falls.
I still play the PSP nearly every day (shelved the PS Vita; really wish it was made to play PS2 games) because of the good games like Gladiator Begins, SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 2, Ace Combat: Joint Strike, Gran Turismo, Loco Roco, etc, along with PS1 classics like Silent Hill 1, Resident Evil 2, Crash Team Racing, Spyro the Dragon, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Slug, and so on.
The reason you would want to go to go is because it's capable of hooking up to a PlayStation 3 Bluetooth controller then all you need is the cord to hook it up to your TV and you have yourself a little portable emulation console
If you're using your tv, it's no longer portable lol
@@charliechan6892 Its tiny easy to haul around can have thousands of games on it. And it gives the option to hook it up to a TV you need to look up the definition of portable bud
Thank you very much for posting this video. I wish I had seen it sooner, since I ended up getting the PSPGO instead of the 2000. Still, can't wait to mod it and try some nice old SNES and NES games. Great channel, subscribed!
I'm surprised you didn't mention the PSP's native PSX emulation
Actually, the PSX on PSP isnt emulation at all, its running on the actual PSP hardware. That is why it runs perfectly with no glitches. You can even output it to an older TV with the composite cable and it will look exactly like its coming from a PS1. The PSP really is overall the best retro system in terms of versatility.
This is a great video, still got my PSP from years ago and have played more SEGA & NES/SNES games on it than I ever played PSP games. Defiantly the best Retro Handheld ATM.
I agree the PSP is great for retro gaming and cheap as most people want the latest system and don't understand that these system can offer value gaming titles and they sell their system cheap , My last buy was a sony vita for $30 with a broken cable on the power supply , replaced the cable for $5 and wow i have a great sony vita for a total of $35 and 1/2 hour to clean the unit up look and plays like need .
Ps i enjoy you video
Wow , me as PSP fanatic this is a great video. Thanks. Till this day I am so happy to use my PSP1000 series.
Wow, I didn't even know the PSP lost PSN support last year. Thankfully you can still legally get games onto the system via a PC or PS3 through a USB.
That and plenty of ISO files exist, as well as emulators and the bizarre world of homebrews. In my personal opinion I think it's the best handheld ever made and I completely regret selling mine years ago for a Vita. The Vita is truly a wonderful handheld, but there's just a certain level of charm the PSP has.
I have a PSP Go, the slide makes it even greater! Never did it bothered me about the little smaller screen, so for my handheld retro stuff, that cuts the cake.
Also, on the side note, the only 2 handheld gaming consoles that I use now are PSP Go & Nintendo New 3DS (with supercard dstwo plus).
14:42 - Given the PSP's own library as the cherry on top, there's no acceptable reason to not own one of these if you're into retro gaming at all...
Aight, mate, you've convinced me.
(well, TBH, I've been considering one of these for quite a while, but you and the wine have finally convinced me)
I actually like the PSP Go. Being able to have a ton of games on a thumbnail-sized piece of plastic is an advantage in itself. Granted, if it ever gets lost or destroyed, I'll probably never get those games back.
PSP was really ahead of it's time. UMDs allowed for large game capacities and at the time you could get damn near the graphical ability of the PS2 in your hand. Plus the Ultrawide aspect ratio which is making a comeback these days made for a better mobile experience. Just the PSP suffered bad battery life and other design flaws that kept it from becoming bigger than the inferior Nintendo DS at the time.
I love my PSP, it’s like the DS’s cooler, older brother, who’s a lot stronger than the DS...............
I have a PSP with 240gb of SD card capacity. It has 180 PSP games, 80 PS1 games, every NES, SNES, Genesis, GBC, GBA and Gameboy game I could want. While there's still 40gb free. I have a 3000 model and I noticed the SNES games even Donkey Kong Country run smoothly on my 3000 and i've seen videos of people running them on older PSP's and they lag. So I don't know if the 3000 are faster but I would recommend those from my personal experience.
Sell me yours lol
Even the psp go has some issues with DKC, but I just had to change some settings and it run perfectly, and I don't think there's any hardware capabilities difference between the 2000 and the 3000 aside from the form factor
Not a psp a knockoff, I have that one and it's shit
Yep, the 3000 and Go run SNES games at full speed especially if you set the processor to 333Mhz
I love the psp. I've had mine for around 7 years and it's still running smooth, I still use it as my music player sometimes. :D
Shame I never got the chance to own a PSP. It's a great hand held system with tons of great exclusive games (well, not all of them) and the fact that you can emulate retro games on that system is another bonus. PSP in my opinion is still one of the best gaming hand held systems in this decade. Shame it didn't last long. :(
Asylum117 It's only $40. Might as well still go get one.
Or the X6, which is cheaper :D
Skeebeep Boopeepeep are they in good condition? No Scratches etc
I've had my PSP-3000 since 2009 and it still plays some of my favorite games pretty well. My only issue with it is the fact that the battery has this weird problem where it won't charge unless I turn on the PSP without the battery and then put the battery in once it's charged. But other than that, it's really great and was definitely ahead of its time for a handheld!
Someone finally mentions the dust problem haha.
I got a 3000 months ago and I been very careful and clean it often to avoid anything of that stuff getting under my screen.
Whenever I use my PSP 3000 I have a plastic case that keeps the screen free from scratches and dust, and when I'm not using it I have a white leather pouch that I keep my PSP in so it never gets dusty at all and it's practically in brand new condition.
Same here. What kind of case do you have for your PSP? I have a case but I hate how bulky it is haha
It's a clear plastic one. Doesn't feel too bulky and keeps my screen in immaculate condition. I got it on eBay. This is it here: www.amazon.com/Insten-Clip-Crystal-Compatible-3000-Clear/dp/B001N2EVPE
That's not actually the exact same one but it's very similar.
I have had my original [1000] PSP for years. And it still runs like a dream.
The PSP is my favorite handheld. It has some of my favorite games ever.
Psp 3000 has one more capability you didn't mention. The area under the control surfaces has been deepened rather then being flat like the 1000 and 2000. Meaning that playing fighting games is a hell of alot easier then the previous models. The psp go removes this due to how thin the control area is. Not sure about the psp street
Makes me feel old that the psp is now considered retro when I used to own this in elementary school :C
Makes me feel old that you owned this in elementary, when it came out I was in high school...
Don't feel bad, I was an adult when this came out and I had one!
Great vid! I've had two PSPs over the years, but I don't have one at the moment. I really need to get one again!
Agreed! I've helped design handhelds and built my own from scratch, but you know -- the PSP was mass produced and still widely available, very cheaply; aside from emus, it also has a healthy open source library including PDF readers and video players, or you can use a video transcoder to translate a video into a format the PSP can hardware decode. So, if you're going on a trip or to a sandy beach, where a device could get stolen or smashed or is otherwise at risk.. take a PSP - they're _great_, and also cheap to replace. Read ebooks, watch movies, play retro games. Big win. Also, fun platform to code for.
All hail the homebrew scene! That's why I love them!
I have both and love the PlayStation Vita & Nintendo 3DS but I think the Vita is the best handheld released thus far it had so much potential I don't think Sony or other publishers tapped into yet I traded in my PSP for the Vita but recently I really miss my old PSP it will forever be a staple handheld from sony
PSP offers PSX backward compatibility that allows you to run PS1 roms natively by converting them to psp eboot format.
That adds another 2400+ games to your library.
I own a 3000 and I like the piano black model. I have some emulators on it plus 1 psx game and 4 psp games on it, nfs carbon own the city and most wanted 5-1-0, GTA Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories, Twisted Metal PSX2PSP Eboot, Masterboy (Master system, Game Gear, And Gameboy/Gameboy Color Emulator), TempGBA (Gameboy Advance Emulator), Snes9x (Super NES emulator), NesterJ (NES Emulator), Daedalus X64 (N64 Emulator), Minecraft PSP 2.0 (Its perfect no lag at all) and that’s it! All I just need to say is that my theme is a style of a PS3.
PSP also allows you to patch games. War of the Lions has a patch that removes slowdown--making it THE best Final Fantasy Tactics game there is.
The PSP will never be obsolete due to the vast amount of emulation that it is capable of performing.
this is one of the best console ever. god eater , metal gear peace walker, moster hunter, pataton series, loco roco, final fantasy tactics, etc you crazy man
Watched this vid, 1 hour later I went and found one to buy and am soft modding🤣
I bought my PSP about a year ago to test games to resell for it, but I recently found out that it could do remote play for my PS3 for some of it's games, but I was more excited to find out that I could remote play all of my PS1 games on it, and then I soft modded it... I didn't play it for months before finding those two things out, but not I haven't put it down since, I love it now that I know what it can do.
The psp games moved to the playstation website so if you were to get a psp go without cfw you can still buy games from the playstation store using the playstation website.
I actually much prefer the PSP GO over the 2000/3000, the main reason for this was at the time, the memory sticks for those models were very expensive. The GO has 16GB of onboard storage, which is plenty for all the emulators and emulation titles you could want, while also leaving enough room for several PSP games. I was never a fan of the UMD system to begin with because it's a spinning disc in a mobile system, just like Hard Drives can be damaged by bumps or drops, it always bothered me that it was such a loose mechanical make up.
I think that today, the deciding factor in whether or not you should get a GO or 2000/3000 would be hand size, if you have large hands then the GO will not be very fun to hold, and could drive you completely away from playing it just for this simple fact. The 2000/3000 models are very nice in the hands no matter if they're large or small.
Great video, I really like your retro review content! Keep making these interesting videos so that I can nostalgia trip during bad days :D
I have both (modded PSP and modded PS Vita) and the ps Vita is much better because it can do everything a PSP can and much more. The PS Vita also looks better.
Great vid, I've actually got the silver 2000 model softmodded running 6.20 pro B8. Love this little handheld machine with all my emulators. I believe I play more emulators than actual psp games. Lol
Bobby8451 That's sweet, could you watch my video on my channel of my psp 2000? I whipped it up myself with a lot of things on it. It's fun to tinker with.
Bobby8451 I have the lilac limited edition hannah Montana psp 3000 wanna swap lol 😂
Paul Barnes Hannah Montana?! Lol nah, I think I'll stick with my Shiney silver one. Lol
The PSP is the best handheld gaming console ever. Its quite underrated
Ahhh nice, this brings me back to the days I cfw updated/downgraded and all the other stuff on my PSP, and loved every bit of it. For years now I moved on to the PS Vita, and if you don't mind the hassle and follow the right tutorials on YT (yes Im pointing at you "The Zett") you will have all this and then some :). Thanks for this video! It puts a smile on my face.
I had a PSP 2000, really nice system in terms of power, but failed hard in the reliability department. Basically everyone I know who's had a PSP had it die on them. I never even dropped mine, but the case is cracked, one of the hinges is broken, and I can't even turn it on because the on/off switch thinks it is always in the locked position!
Disks on a handheld were a really dumb idea too, they would get scratched up just playing because of dust getting stuck inside that little case thingie.
I had reliability issues with the PSP 2000 also. I agree too that it was really nice, I had bought two red colored ones for one specific reason; the damn analog stick kept breaking on it. It would stop working properly plus it would input movements on its own. It drove me crazy. I finally gave up on the PSP because of that and I didn't want to use a PSP 1000 because it was too bulky. The 3000 is hackable but usually not permanently, I prefer it to be permanently hacked rather than always having to boot up into the hacked mode so I didn't bother with it. As for the PSP Go, don't like it at all.
My PSP 3000 is still going strong and the battery still holds a decent charge.
I use Pro CFW and I have to run it everytime I turn my PSP on. It takes like 10 seconds to install and for the PSP to reboot so it's not an issue really.
I never run UMDs on my PSP, just PS1 e-boots and PSP ISOs, as well as some emulators.
Nice video, good roundup. Although completely disagree about the PSP Go. I bought one for emulation and its perfect. Much prefer it to the 1/2/3000 for one huge reason you overlook and that it is far more compact and fits perfectly in a pocket. The PSP Go display also has a slightly higher pixel density than the other PSPs due to its smaller but same resolution display. I also see absolutely no reason at all why anyone would want to carry UMD discs when every title is available as ripped ISO and plays exactly the same as the original, no advantage to having a umd disc whirling around in your machine imo if you dont need it.
Great video. I agree that one's first PSP should be a 2000 or 3000; however, if you become a fanboy of the system, like me, then you'll want to check out the PSP Go. It can be soft-modded like the others and plays all the same emulators. It is also easy to load files on it by connecting it to a PC - and as the video mentions you can rip the UMD discs after you've modded a psp and therefore load your backups onto the PSP Go (no need for the playstation store). It also has AV out, like the 2000 and 3000 so you can connect it to a TV with either composite or component cables. One thing it does that the 2000 and 3000 do not is allow you to use a Bluetooth connection to use of Dual Shock 3 controller. I have the PSP Go Cradle that's hooked up to my TV and I use a Dual Shock controller to play emulators and PSP games. I also have a clip on my Dual Shock Controller that I can attach the PSP Go to and play it using the controller and the PSP Go Screen. The PSP Go is also smaller and can easily fit in one's pocket. I think of it as a much more portable version of the Switch (with tons more games). So, there are my reasons why I think the PSP Go should be your second PSP (if you're so inclined).
Stephen Wagner good info on the PSP go
The PSP is a great little handheld. Basically part way between the Dreamcast and PS2 in power and honestly that kind of power in the palm of my hand was incredible back in the day. I still have my PSP 100 and use it often. also have a darth vader 2000 and an ever so beautiful green metal gear solid PSP .
The only bad thing I can think of when it comes to the PSP is it is a bit dubious in build quality at times. UMD doors just popping off when you press the open button, housings cracking from a 2 foot drop things like that. I have seen these first hand by the way.
There's 5 psp models not 4, 1000, 2000, 3000, go and street (look it up). You actually show a list at 8:00 with the Street listed.
I love GO. It’s thinner than the GBA SP and it can run gba emulator. It’s so compact that I can take it out and put it away in a breeze. The GO pretty much fits in all hidden pockets. And the mid 2000’s sliding mechanism is pretty cool/fidget.
Only problem is finding a decent battery replacement.
It's sad that Sony killed PS Vita.
There's also the fifth, exclusively EU model - PSP e1008. It lacks Wi-Fi (not much of a loss, considering you can't do anything with it nowadays anyway), but has an improved D-pad and redesigned overall look.
For persona 3 portable, I would buy the psp at my first opportunity
I bought psp 3000 in november 2018. for 55eur in SERBIA,EUROPE! Also 32GB sd card !! This is a powerfull machine NOW! Thanks for tips. Great!
yup, get those emulators and homebrew. I think the same. I wish n64 played better but hey it has so many emulators that its cool it cant play n64. Everything else is perfect plus psp and ps1 games, so much content. And its easy to mess with than a vita.
I would be more clear in the video that the PSP was a failure ONLY to unseat the Nintendo. I don' think 80+ million units sold is a failure (about same units as PS4 to date!). The DS was one of those products that sold a freakishly large amount of units - so the PSP numbers next to it might look not so good, but in reality they were BOTH successes. I wouldn't say the PSP just died out really quickly, it sold pretty well in the US for over 5 years.
Love the PSP, I still don't understand how people complain about PSP emulation on Android when with a lot of less money can buy a real PSP and mod it.
Lord Alfajor ikr?
If you're going to buy a PSP buy a Japanese one. They run just fine on the same software (all you have to do is change the Language to English in the settings first), but they won't play NA or Europe UMD disks. Despite this they're cheap as chips and are easily modded. I just got a 1000 for $20 and that includes shipping. 2000s will run about $5-10 more. They're cheap because they were so prolific in Japan.
Hudson Ball where are u ordering from?
@@DMetriMonroe Ebay. it doesn't come with a battery or memory card, but those are also easy to get.
Agree on getting a Japanese PSP off ebay. They tend to be in vastly better shape than American ones. But to clarify... they have no problem running NA or EU *games* off UMD. They just won't run UMD movies or TV shows.
How would you mod one?
@@davetech356 Installing custom firmware in order to run a plethora of emulators and such.
Wow, Wangan Midnight looks pretty awesome. I might have to get it myself. Also, the Project Diva games are like crack. You also forgot about the PSP-E1000, which was only available outside of North America. It only had mono sound and lacked WiFi.
Well, I didn't really forget it, I made the decision that it just wouldn't mean much to my American viewers (approximately 98% of my viewers are based in the USA according to TH-cam). It's a regional variant that doesn't ever really turn up here - I don't think it sold well even in Europe. I think I mentioned there being four "main" models, which leaves room for variants. If I didn't, it's in the script, so I should have. I suppose I could have just mentioned the E1000 specifically and the fact that you should probably avoid it if you run across one (I wouldn't recommend it).
btw Wangan Midnight *is* great, but you do have to get used to the controls. The series (going back to its Shutouko Battle roots) has controls that feel strangely laggy, but in a way that's obviously intentional. So you really need to get used to steering a little bit in advance of when you'd normally think you would. Every car feels a little bit like a boat on water. Still, it is amazing how realistic it is - they actually mapped every single inch of those roads, and even the road markings are dead on accurate. I do prefer the Shutouko Battle games - Wangan Midnight was made into an arcade game so it's a bit simplified - but hey, I take what I can get on a handheld.
Ive had the same PSP for like 9 years.
Same, had mine for 11 or so years, and it's still like brand new.
Watching videos like these make me want to purchase a PSP and Vita
Lara Croft I personally didn't really like the Vita that much, but the PSP is one of my favorites. I recommend getting the PSP.
get the PSP for retro gaming and the good psp games, wait a bit for the vita, it is great but your priority should be the psp
Vita is much better. Bigger screen with 4x the resolution, faster CPU, etc. Now that it has been hacked (3.60) it is a better emu system.
PSP was so slept on in its time.
the Go is the best PSP. being able to use a DS3 and a video out dock is an awesome ability to have, not to mention how much more pocketable the go is
The GPD XD is light years ahead.
Dreamcast, SNES, GBA all in full speed.
John Squarez you forgot to mention that it's also a couple bucks ahead.
Do you think I should buy the gpd xd or vita for emulators?
Ide v gpd if u have the money
But can't play all PSP games well (which is now a retro system in itself)
That's a great vid. I personally want a GB Micro with an Everdrive, but you made some great points here. Subscribed.
Hmm, I have a 1000, 3000, and a go. The PSP go is by far my favorite. The screen is amazing, the build quality is much better, it's super portable, and it comes with 16gb built in. Tbh, I doubt anyone cares about UMD's since you can just rip them if you already own some.
I care.
Modern Classic Why?
This is a channel largely about retro games and systems, from someone who grew up with them. I care about physical media because I grew up with it, as did most of the subscribers to my channel. That's where my videos are coming from. It's kind of the point of my channel.
PSP Go is actually popular?
I love the PSP Go. I have a huge collection of UMDs that I've ripped and I play them on my TV using the dual shock 3 controller. When I want it on the go - I disconnect if from its cradle, stick it in my pocket and play at work during lunch hours. I like the 2000 and 3000 models too -- but my go to unit is the Go.
One playful advantage of the first PSP (the so called Phat) was the IR blaster. Players were coding remote scripts for it.
And secondly, now there is an adapter that allows players to use microSD cards with the PSP. I have 64gb on mine, carrying around about 250 games, from AAA like GTA to minis and puzzlers. The console only sees 256 games and apps in total, but if you have a few emulators you can access as many ROMs as you please.
I hope now that PS Vita is hacked it will get as much emulators as PSP did and even more.
ghos7bear it kinda is, you just need a ps vita version 3.60 or lower
ghos7bear The ps vita is way more annoying to hack and requires the firmware to be reinstalled anytime it's turned on. I say that a psp is still better to have imo. Vita has a bigger screen and another analog but it's definitely a hassle meanwhile you just drag and drop games on a psp
nice video. A few things to note: there was a fifth model, the psp E1000 (PSP street), but only released in europe. My guess is, they can sometimes be found in the US as imports. It feels realy cheap compared to a 3000, though.
Another advantage the "regular" psp models have over the GO: they can be used with cheap microSD cards instead of the expensive MS pro Duo sticks. All you need is a $4 adapter called "CR-5400". As far as I know CFWs can use at least use 2 x 128Gb cards using that adapter.
Let's not forget that the 2000 and 3000 models can also connect to a t.v..
So can the GO and it even has bluetooth unlike the switch
@@tilerdurpen4135
When did they remove bluetooth from the switch?
Still have my PSP (3001 model) ever since I bought it new. Running custom 6.61 Pro-C2 custom firmware on it for the past couple years now, it's been fun having around to play portable PS1 games and a few of the Midnight Club games on it. Even has the original battery! Still holds a great charge, too.
PSP Go has a ghostless display and 16gb of internal storage. I would recommend the Go over any other PSP for those two reasons alone. I don't there's anything wrong with locating the ISO's from another source if you own or acquire the UMD's too ;). Loading ISO's from internal storage is superior for load times and convenience; whilst using UMD's are good for nostalgia and novelty purposes. But each to their own.
Also that form factor, it's so much easier to carry around.
megasquals The psp go is awful especially it's design with the slide out screen and cramped feel.The sliding mechanism of the psp go screen has a ribbon cable that can break. It can't play your physical umd psp collection that totally sucks in my opinion.The psp go is garbage no wonder it failed.
yodagamer1 Psp go can't play physical psp umd games and breaks easily because it's fragile.
Paul Barnes I have an old psp with a broken screen. With a modded psp you can rip your disc and just transfer it to a psp go. It's a pain, but the form factor makes it worth it
Paul Barnes you bring some good points, but I think the size is a preference for some. Also, I have a few devices with a sliding mechanism and none of them have broken. Perhaps the Go isn't appropriate for those who find it difficult to maintain their belongings. It's not worth getting wound up about though, if people don't want the Go based on opinions mentioned in the video, it only helps make them cheaper in the second hand market.
I never knew that there's a portable Sega Genesis, but now I do,...and knowing is half the battle! Yo Joe!
But since it was hacked it's the best emulating machine out there
The 3DS was hacked to an even deeper and total level: full control of the whole system from boot, giving ability to control, modify and customize about anything on the machine...
You can even blindly accept any future update (2 more happened last september and december of 2019) from Nintendo with the pleasing confidence that no firmware update they can throw at you will ever be able to break the hack!
I love using my psp. I am also using a micro sd to memory stick pro duo adapter with a 32gb card. This is a neat little adapter allowing you to have tons of storage. I really need to get me a psp 2000 model since my slims glossy back is starting to peel off from use.
PSP 2000 gave me issues with its analog stick all the time so beware, it's not 100% reliable. It's also flimsy. Shame though because I really liked the PSP 2000.
The PSP GO is great for connecting to your HDTV via component and then using its BLUETOOTH to connect a PS3 controller to it, essentially making the portable system into a "docked" home console. You can even buy a cradle for it that keeps it charged while you play games on it in this situation. Sony basically did first what Nintendo eventually did with the SWITCH, though not as slick and powerful, they were first to the punch at making a portable/home console. Out of all the versions of the PSP, only the PSP GO can let you kick-it in a comfortable chair with your head back and play downloaded PSP games and classic emulators in 480p on your HD flat panel with a PS3 controller in hand. Very nice!
The 2000 and the 3000 also can be connected to your HDTV but do NOT allow you to bluetooth a PS3 controller to them. Therefore, you must hold the system in your hands and use it as the controller with the a/v cable and power cord hanging off the sides which is okay but not as convenient as the PSP GO.
oh please... there are so many cheap no name handhelds with a tv connection. i had one with some sega games, 15 years ago.
You missed the point, @@mcfly2858 ... this is a PSP
Great video, I own 3 psps and my main one a 128gb card packed with everything I love it. The psp is my go to system for travel!