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Sony Playstation Portable Go

Leaked in late May 2009 just before E3 where it is expected to be announced, the PSP Go is the next generation handheld gaming unit from Sony. Featuring a 3.8" screen, 16GB of internal storage, Bluetooth support for pairing with headsets and cellphones, and a Memory Stick Micro slot for expansion, the device will feature the same number of buttons as the original PSP - contained in a slide out keypad. The main selling point of the unit will be the fact that it will be higly integrated with existing Sony consoles and media outlets, allowing for users to enjoy high quality games, video and audio on the go, with a much more mobile device - smaller and 43% lighter than the current PSP. Nevertheless, the device is not planned to replace the original PSP device, which will continue to be sold. A price or release date have not yet been released. More information will be added to this report as it becomes available.

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Sony Playstation Portable Go
MSRP $249.00
Release date September, 2009
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
6 reviews
46
negative
mixed
positive
1 positive
3 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
+5agreedisagree

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16GB of internal storage
+5agreedisagree

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fully embraces digital distribution
+5agreedisagree

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Bluetooth compatibility
+4agreedisagree

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built in WiFi
+4agreedisagree

Cons:
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smaller screen than the original PSP
+5agreedisagree

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$80 premium over the PSP
+5agreedisagree

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lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go
+4agreedisagree

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utilizes less popular, more expensive and less capacious Memory Stick Micro storage media
+3agreedisagree

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screen is still exposed even when 'closed'
+1agreedisagree

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seems uncomfortable to hold
0agreedisagree

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no touchscreen
0agreedisagree

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no UMD drive - games are loaded through memory stick or over the Playstation Network
-1agreedisagree


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This report was started June 1, 2009 at 11:06 am by Yale
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Sony Playstation Portable Go

• PSP Go - Black

• 11:59 P.M.

UPC: 711719851301

EAN: 0711719851301

MPN: 98513

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Comments

1.  avatar Omar said:

I'm a huge fan of digital distribution, and with the amount of DD already happening on the PSP platform through piracy this was really a matter of time. I'm REALLY hoping there's a touch-screen, that hasn't been announced yet, if not then this could fall flat on its face. Also the form factor is somewhat awkward, but I have issues with most hand-held devices, so it might not be that big of a deal. We'll just have to see in a couple days when more details are released.
Jun 01, 2009 11:53am
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Yale

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June 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
42
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
7 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • fully embraces digital distribution
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • built in WiFi

Cons

  • smaller screen than the original PSP
  • $80 premium over the PSP
  • lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go
  • utilizes less popular, more expensive and less capacious Memory Stick Micro storage media
  • screen is still exposed even when 'closed'
  • no touchscreen
  • no UMD drive - games are loaded through memory stick or over the Playstation Network

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Omar

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June 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
6 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • fully embraces digital distribution

Cons

  • smaller screen than the original PSP
  • $80 premium over the PSP
  • lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go
  • screen is still exposed even when 'closed'
  • seems uncomfortable to hold
  • no touchscreen

Comments

"I'm a huge fan of digital distribution, and with the amount of DD already happening on the PSP platform through piracy this was really a matter of time. I'm REALLY hoping there's a touch-screen, that hasn't been announced yet, if not then this could fall flat on its face. Also the form factor is somewhat awkward, but I have issues with most hand-held devices, so it might not be that big of a deal. We'll just have to see in a couple days when more details are released."
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shadowtech

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September 29, 2009
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reviewer
ProSCORE
45
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • fully embraces digital distribution
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • built in WiFi

Cons

  • smaller screen than the original PSP
  • $80 premium over the PSP
  • lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go
  • utilizes less popular, more expensive and less capacious Memory Stick Micro storage media
  • seems uncomfortable to hold
  • no touchscreen

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tmoreau

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October 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • fully embraces digital distribution
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • built in WiFi

Cons

  • smaller screen than the original PSP
  • $80 premium over the PSP
  • lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go
  • utilizes less popular, more expensive and less capacious Memory Stick Micro storage media
  • screen is still exposed even when 'closed'

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higgamo

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July 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
71
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • more portable than the PSP, 50% smaller and 40% lighter
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • fully embraces digital distribution
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • built in WiFi

Cons

  • smaller screen than the original PSP
  • $80 premium over the PSP

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Mobius49

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October 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • lack of UMD drive also means games bought for the PSP are not playable on the Go

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