Product ReviewsSony PSP Go 16GB Handheld System - Pearl White

If you have big hands, this isn't for you.

Picked up one of these to add to my collection, and while it was fun for a short time it wasn't long before I resold it. These remind me of the old sidekick phones the way screen slides out. Graphics and screen are decent, but the controls are really small and your hands will cramp up after any kind of extended play time.
This model doesn't utilize a UMD drive so if you're upgrading from an older PSP and have a library of games, this isn't for you either (unless you know how to rip your games and convert to ISO format). WiFi on these are garbage just like on the older models, and the proprietary M2 memory card situation is no good either due to price & availability.
If you can find one that's in decent condition, and you don't mind cramping your hands whilst playing games then by all means go get you one of these bad boys. Load it up with custom firmware and some emulators and you're good to go!Read full review...

PSP Go

The PSP Go is byfar one of the most inovative techno gagets on the market today. Sony has taken the there origional PSP and completely redesigned it into a smaller more mobile gaming device while keeping best features of the origional.

My favorite feature of the PSP Go is that it no longer requires the use of UMDs. Instead of having to carry around numberous amounds of games and movies, everything can now be downloaded directly to the PSP G0s internal flash memory.

Also it now uses the smaller m2 memory cards instead of the pro duo memory cards. A minor change but a nice one at that. The PSP Gos memory can also be doubled! It comes with 16gb internal flash and is currently able to hold up to 16gb more with a m2 card giving you a whopping 32gb of memory, which will be necessary with the memory consumption of the downloadable games and movies.

Another feature, one that im a little sad about, is that the screen is half and inch smaller. It not bad, the resolution stays the same but it takes a little bit of time to get used to if your used to the origional PSP.

No more battery level percentage indicator.

Now i dont know if its just me, but i think the graphics are just a little bit better than the origionals. It may just look like they are because the screen is smaller but im not sure. They do look better though.

The usb has also changed, instead of using the standard mini usb slot it now uses a its own PSP adaptor. Personally i think this is a bit of a downer, i own many usb mini usb cables and now im reduced to using just the one that came with the PSP unless i go buy another, its ok as long as i dont ever forget my cable or just plain lose it.

Bluetooth, yep the PSP Go now uses bluetooth. For all of you who know what it is, it opens up a small new way to interact with your PS3 and other object. The bluetooth also enables you to connect a PS3 controller to your PSP so that you can stand up ur PSP and use the controller instead. This is nice because the PS3 controller is bigger and better for people with bigger hands.

Which leads me to.... The controles are alot closer together which is a bit rough for the gamers with larger hands. It takes time to get used to, and hand cramps are more frequent but its not bad.

All in all the PSP Go is a great system. Sleek design meets universal functionality. Only flaw is the cramped controls.

If you dont already own a PSP then you may consider the Go, if you are a current owner of a origional PSP and its the 2000 or 3000 version then upgrading isnt really necessary.

Keep in mind this is all in my OWN personal opinion is and is not to be reflected onto anyone else.Read full review...

Great system but dont upgrade if you already have a psp

Sleeker, slimmer PSP design; 16GB of internal storage; expansion slot for additional memory; Bluetooth connectivity; good integration with PS3; can access multiple downloaded games without needing to keep bulky UMDs at hand; you can pause and resume game states. Pricey, despite lack of touch screen and second analog stick; smaller screen (but same resolution); awkward placement of analog stick, volume, and display controls; unable to play UMD games or use old PSP accessories; uses obscure and expensive Memory Stick M2 format for memory expansion; battery not user-replaceable; slow download times for large games; online store not as intuitive as others. The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now.Read full review...

Already own a PSP? Don't get the PSP GO. If not, it is a great product.

The PSP Go is a great handheld and offers a all around better experience for those new to Portable Playstation games. It has many games to offer on the Playstation Network (PSN) and can hold all of which on its 16 GB memory. This is a great plus because unlike the previous PSP's (1000-3000) you need to buy a separate memory stick just to start saving games. The upside to downloading your games onto your PSP directly is you don't need to lug around the UMD discs for each individual game. The downside to the PSP GO and PSN is that not all the games are on the Playstation Network, and the PSP GO doesn't offer a way to play games that you already own on UMD disc. So the biggest complaint people will have is that they have to re-buy any games they wish to play on the PSP Go, and their UMD discs would be all wasted.Read full review...

PSP Go Portable Media Player and maybe a little gaming.

First the PSP Go should not be considered as a replacement for a PSP(1000, 2000, or 3000). The PSP Go is more of a portable media device with some light gaming, exactly what I bought it for. I wanted something I could watch movies on, play music with and if I felt like it maybe play a game.

The Good
The PSP Go is small, I mean carry in your pocket small. The screen may be a bit smaller than the original, but it is just as sharp and clear and plays movies beautifully. Has 16gb(about 14gb usable) internal memory and still has a m2 card slot that can expand the memory I believe another 32gb. That is a lot of movies, music, and games. The bluetooth will let you connect a bluetooth headset or the ps3 bluetooth earpiece to make skype calls or watch movies in bed with out waking the wife. Without having a UMD drive the battery last longer and does not take forever to load a game (this drove me nuts on the PSP)

The Bad
Playing a game for an extended length of time will leave your fingers in knots. The controls are very close together and the devise is so slim and small there is not a lot of machine to hold on to leaving you feeling like you always need to adjust to get a better hold on it. No UMDs means all those games you bought will not be played on the new PSPgo, oh well there had to be a trade off.

Warning: I did a lot of research on the PSP go before I bought it. When looking on Ebay for a used unit, a lot of sellers were selling PSP with tons of movies and games preloaded on the device. Doing some research in some PSP forums I found that to keep all of that stuff you cannot activate the device on the Playstation Network otherwise it will deactivate all of the games and movies(if legally purchased anyway)on the device. I bought mine and it was loaded with Assassins Creed and the minute I activated it the game could not be played. So unless I missed something be sure to just bid on the device and not all the media unless you plan to never sign on to the PSN.

Hope this review helps you decide.Read full review...

Appears to be in good order and a very nice product.

It is an item that my middle son apparently wants for Christmas, as w/ any child, things become more expensive as they age... I think it is an expensive item and not really something that is needed...but if it does all that it is suppossedly able to do, it will be a good purchase for him given his age. Curious on how well the internet access will work! I trust that this feature will not become a problem for us in our family. As parents we obviously are concerned w/ some of the content of the internet for sure. I like the color, size, and design of the item, and I know from past experience that SONY generally makes a very good, quality product.Read full review...

Go PSP Go !

i personally love the design of the psp go very easy to use and light weight very sleek. Love the slide up and down mechanisms sort of reminds me of the t moble sidekicks back in the days whitch was awesome!!. Many think it was a flop due to none use of Umd but its not a big deal no need to do a game stop run all games can be pruchase right from your bed , couch, where ever you may be. I highly would recommend this system and it comes with nice cases for them as well just go with the psp go :) .Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: thefritoguy

Psp go

Psp go is very portable, screen size comparable of an apple iphone 5 screen. The best feature of the psp's that its easy to install custom firmware and run emulators, ps1 games and psp games in the palm of your hands. Games ISO easily found on internet so games comes free in a wayRead full review...

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Used Psp Go

Better than the PSP 3000 in my opinion considering you can pair a genuine PS3 controller via Bluetooth and enjoy the great library of games but with better controls. M2 memory cards are pretty cheap as well so you can expand the memory by 16Gb for about $20. Component cables will cost you $15.Read full review...

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Very Conveniant and Compact! Love It!

This is definitely what the meaning of "portable system" should be all about. It comes with 16GB of storage built in which is a ton of space for games, movies and music. You can also add storage space by means of a memory card. This system is not a favorite amongst those who like to hack the PSP systems because as of right now......you can't. So those who are cheap and are angry they can't play their pirated copies of games whine about the system. When in all actuality it is better than the pther PSP's that are out there. You just have to purchase your games through the PSN Network and it all stays stored on your system. If you can find one for about $150 don't pass up on it. It is a neat little system and offers everything you need in a portable system.Read full review...