| | |  | Hardware & Accessories | Home » » » PlayStation Portable (PSP) Value Pack | | | | | | | Description: | | Welcome to the handheld entertainment revolution! The PSP is a dynamic entertainment medium that utilizes a broad range of digital content. Toysrus and Sony are pleased to bring you THE entertainment experience that fits in your pocket. With a diverse line up of games and video, audio, and photo capabilities, the PSP is truly a system without boundaries. Among the exciting features the PSP offers are a 16:9 widescreen display, USB 2.0 and 802.11b Wi-Fi LAN connectivity, and the ability to play games, video, and MP3 audio. | | | Features: | |
• Includes Game Unit - AC Adapter - Battery Pack - 32MB Memory Stick Duo - Headphone with Remote Control - Soft Case - UMD Game Sampler Disc
• Compact Size (WxDxH) - 6.7 x 2.91 x 0.91 / Weights 8.36 oouces
• D-Pad controller
• Main Memory - 32MB / Video Memory - 2MB EDRAM
• Display - 4.3 16 - 9 widescreen TFT LCD with 480x272 resolution with up to 16.77 million colors and 200 nits brightness (depending on power source)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.95 pounds | | Release Date:
| September 08, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1027 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| Sony PSP | | Media:
| Video Game | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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1695 of 1750 found the following review helpful:
Buying decision helpApr 07, 2005
By Dennis Rosebrough
You've probably done a lot of research and read reviews already, so I'll just keep this short and hit the highlights.
- The screen: Yeah, it's nice. I have no dead pixels.
- The games: A little skimpy right now, but I can easily imagine REALLY good ones coming to this platform. If you can live without a PSP for a while, you may want to wait for the good stuff. I haven't tried any multiplayer games yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
- The video player: VERY nice. The Spiderman 2 movie looks fantastic. The movies are a little skimpy right now too, but if rental places (Blockbuster, airport stores...) start carrying lots of titles and new releases, the device is worth the purchase as a portable movie player alone. I hope there are plans for making UMD-R/RWs, because the memory stick is not yet practical for day-to-day storage of your own stuff.
- The MP3 player: More bulky than most that are out these days, but good enough. It's a nice extra feature, but don't buy it for this functionality alone. (Is anyone anyway?) The included remote is handy.
- The geek features: USB connectivity is kind of slow, but that's probably because of USB, not the PSP. I had a little trouble connecting to my Linksys wireless router. I had to assign an IP address because it wouldn't get a DHCP address automagically. Speaking of wireless, it SURE would be nice to be able to move files back and forth using a wireless network instead of USB, but I don't think this functionality exists (yet). Haven't used the IR port yet, don't know what it's good for since USB connectivity is included. Also, there are already hacks to make the PSP a Web browser and IRC client. This functionality was already built in, which tells me that Sony has plans for more functionality coming down the pipeline.
- Spiffiness: Very. They put a lot of thought into the design of this device, and I think it really paid off. I appreciate little things like the button to disable the wireless and the switch to disable all of the buttons (for watching movies or listening to mp3s) except the remote buttons. I wish the case were a little more ergonomic, but with the right grippie/protector, it's fine.
- What you'll need in addition:
1) A bigger memory card. For it to be useful at all, you'll want at least 256MB. I would recommend at least 512MB, but they're curiously hard to find anywhere now. 32MB just plain sucks.
2) Some sort of screen/unit protection, such as the rubber cover. You do NOT want that screen to get scratched!
3) Some games. It comes with none. I don't like the bundles that everyone is selling, because there's no discount. (Add up the price of the bundle and compare it with the prices of the separate items...) I suggest getting the Value Pack and picking your own games and accessories.
4) A carrying case and some UMD disc cases would be nice, otherwise they'll get scattered all about. The games and movies do NOT come with a protective case, so unless you plan on ALWAYS returning the disks to their almost DVD box-sized boxes, you'll need something to keep the discs from getting scratched.
If you're the kind of person who has to have a PSP now, I think you'll thoroughly enjoy it. If you're not, then don't let all the hype change your mind. It solidly earns four out of five stars right now, and as more games and movies are released, that rating will crawl towards five. If you're somewhat interested in buying one, though, I do think you'll eventually get one because it is a lot of fun and quite useful. Hopefully this will help in your purchasing decision!
893 of 981 found the following review helpful:
 Plasma screen in your pocket!Feb 18, 2005
By D. Keh
"Electro-wireless Gadget Lover"
I ordered the Sony PSP way before Dec. 14, 2004. The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the shining, crystal clear, liquid-like 4.5" screen! If you cover the control pad and buttons to reveal just the screen, you might think this is a tiny Plasma screen you're holding!
I also own a Nintendo DS, so I am being very fair here; the dual screens is a nice touch; my wife loves to play ZooKeeper using the stylus; but compare the screens to the Sony PSP's screen, it is not as sharp as the PSP.
The menu on the PSP is pretty intuitive, easy to navigate. Control pad and buttons are layout just like a regular Sony PS2 controller, except the joystick on the PSP, it looks like a round tape covering a hole or something, and I almost thought it is something I should remove. The analog pad is a little hard to use when playing any game requires precised movement, like Super bobble pop type of game, or shooters using cross-hair; but once get used to it, not a problem. The WiFi connection is easy to configure - switch it on and search and connect. I am getting a US verson next month to play wireless game with my wife.
People who has seen and played the PSP will tell you, the graphics are awesome! (yes it is a over-used word, but you'll agree with me if you own one.) I showed it to the guys at the cellphone store while playing Ridge Racer, immediately they formed a line and took turn to play with their jaws dropping to the floor!
I also tried some MPEG4 video playback using a 512MB MS Duo, now this is what a portable AV player should be! It's like watching a DVD movie on a plasma tv, smaller of course! No wonder Sony is going to including SpiderMan 2 movie for the first 1 million PSP shipped in the US. Watch it and you will see what I mean.
This is really a nice portable entertainment system, and yes, it plays MP3 nicely. It is larger than Apple IPod, but I love that big screen! Don't forget to get a screen protector and a carrying case, you want the screen look good.
24 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Dont get the Value PackSep 30, 2006
By Wayne Lee
DONT GET THE VALUE PACK!!!
All the extra items you get in the value pack is not worth the money. The memory card is too small and you're most likely going to get a new one with a larger capacity. The headphones are cheap and will not last more than a month. You are most likely going to get a new carrying case for your PSP also. It is not worth the extra $60.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Works fine, good graphics, slow memoryMar 28, 2005
By Charlie R.
I bought one the first day they went on sale in the U.S. Mine works fine - no problems with pixels. However, the one game I have (Ape Escape - made by Sony) wastes an INCREDIBLE amout of your time with loading between scenes. Each time you leave a relatively small area, the screen goes blank for 10 to 15 seconds and the message "Loading" appears. This can happen dozens of times in one session. This makes me think that the "UMD" system is not good and is very slow. The last time I recall this much time waitng for loading was when the first arcade game to use a video disc, "Dragon's Lair" , came out - in the 1980s! If this is true of other PSP games then Nintendo will provide a much better gaming experience.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Please, if you cannot afford it...Apr 18, 2005
By R. Martinez
...then don't feel obligated to buy it. If you're mad that Sony released this system then you're just envious. If you've played with one then you're either in two groups. One group is frustrated that they can't afford one right now (please think about saving up for one if you can manage your money maturely). The other group are the ones who have the money specifically for this system. Both groups (who have played it and have had first hand experience, mind you, and not just spouting off hearsay) can't deny the quality of the product. It definitely is worth the price. I have these games:
Twisted Metal Head On
Ridge Racer
Lumines
Wipeout Pure
Great games to start with if you're not into traditional sports games. That out of the way I'll just copy and paste a review I did earlier.
1.) Huge assed screen. 3 levels of brightness when on battery power. 4 when plugged into the wall and the 4th is really bright.
2.) Didn't have any dead pixels on my PSP. I must be one of the lucky ones or not part of the vocal minority.
3.) Solid build. At first you wonder at how they got all that stuff into such a tiny package, but then you notice how solid it is.
4.) Removeable battery pack. Which means it's not built in. Yes! Replaceable.
5.) Speakers are two pairs of holes at the two lower corners of the screen. The ones on the bottom are the speakers and the ones on the face are, I guess, the subwoofers? Not that the sound is all that loud (nice sound, but really quiet). It's about the half way mark on a Game Boy Advance SP. The GBASP is louder but tinnier.
6.) Wireless that I have yet to use functionally. My wireless router sucks or its antennas suck. But I can connect to the internet successfully according to the network update manager. (Update: I have played Twisted Metal Head On online and it is good. Remember Mario Kart? Great party game. This too.)
7.) Analog stick/pad is about what you'd expect. Plays great in Ridge Racer.
8.) The UMD technology must be based on the MiniDisc tech since when you open the slot it looks like you're opening a MiniDisc slot. Of course the capacity is different and the way it works may be different, but I'm talking about the space where you put your disc in.
8a.) The disc door must be made of metal because whenever I touch it it feels cold. Hmmm.
9.) No analog buttons. Oh well. And no L3 button under the analog stick (so don't go mashing the stick down in frustration). One set of shoulder buttons. Full face buttons as on PSX and PS2 (except for R3).
10.) USB connection which I have yet to test out. (Update: Just as they say, it shows up as a removable drive in both WinXP and Mac OS X. Very easy to use. But your Memory Stick is the only thing accessable. Maybe they're making a mini keyboard for the PSP?)
11.) The Memory Stick door feels flimsy when opened. Might break off in the future? Not even hinged but attached with a piece of rubber/soft plastic.
12.) First time I've had to deal with a Home button on a handheld or any system. It's... strange yet natural. This button just takes you out of the game and back into the PSP's file and settings management screen.
13.) This is the most mature handheld I've ever used. It doesn't feel like a kid's toy. Of course that will be an attractive selling point to kids. ;)
14.) Buttons are clear like the Xbox's. All of the buttons. Even the D-Pad and shoulder buttons. But not the analog stick of course.
15.) You can turn wireless fuctions off with a flick of the switch. That's good when the etiquette of an establishment is that you not have any wireless devices.
16.) Infrared port? That's what it is, but how many people will be using that when they already have wireless WIFI. I guess you could come up with a remote control program that would control your TV?
17.) I was hoping that they'd come out with that Gran Turismo white version that they showed at the various conventions.
18.) Graphics are unbelieveable. They say between a PSOne and PS2, but I'd say closer to a PS2 with some elements that put it on some levels with Xbox. Seriously! You laugh in jest? Have you played a PSP yet? You should.
19.) Logotype on the system (other than the button symbols) like the Sony logo and other things like "Power", "Hold" and the Memory Stick and Wireless logos are printed right on the clear plastic face. These will undoubtedly (with where they are) rub off in the future. Why they couldn't print them under the clear plastic is beyond me. Seems more logical.
20.) Sound, when plugging in the earbuds or headphones, is great. And I swear that I heard (in the Twisted Metal intro) simulated surround sound. Could have been my imagination.
20a.) My iPod Shuffle's earbuds actually sound better than the pack-in earbuds. So I'm using those now.
21.) Video looks great. No artifacts to be seen that you'd expect with compression.
22.) Wow, I did not know that on the lowest setting ATRAC sounds great... :shock: 66kbps is like 160kbps MP3 or 128kbps AAC. And it takes up so little space... but I like iTunes... :( I might reconsider my allegeance. Sony's SonicStage/Connect Music Store looks similar to iTunes anyway in its ease of use... but I like my iPod Shuffle... And Memory Sticks are so expensive... :( My head hurts...
23.) Twisted Metal Head On, BABY!! Online Multiplayer, BABY!! I'm not very good at it as some are but the online rooms are really fun. And I'm not saying this assuming everybody is paying a subscription for it and automatically knows that, because there IS NO SUBSCRIPTION FEE. I'm still waiting on people to get on Ridge Racer. :( I like that game. How is it that it's not liked by other people?
And beware of a lot of fake reviews here. I see a lot of people posting how much PSP sucks compared to the DS and vice versa when, if you've played with either for any length of time, you'd know that they're just saying that to ->somehow<- sabotage the public reviews section or sales of PSP. It's ridiculous. Trust in-depth reviews, not ones that lack substance like many of the 1 star reviews here. If your PSP "shatters" your game discs (highly doubtful if you've seen a game disc) then that's probably a very isolated incident and doesn't need to be mentioned to other people since most likely they won't experience the same thing and such claims just serve to spread F.U.D. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. If your screen scratches, then get a screen protector. Protectors that have been made for years for several devices with LCD screens. Skins work well for the glossy finish around the buttons. DecalGirl sells lots of kick ass skins (learn to use Google).
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