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PSP Reception Lukewarm in US?

Posted by Zonk on from the psp-stands-for-pretty-steep-price dept.

There are plenty of interesting takes available on Sony's new media/game console. The neat tricks seem to be the most popular. An Anonymous Coward writes "A blogger figured out how to batch convert e-books so they can be read on your PSP. Check out the guide here for a complete walkthrough on this method." Meanwhile, RyuuzakiTetsuya writes "PSP Vault has a great story on how to Use Non-Duo Memory Sticks on a PSP! The process involves using an adapter that's meant for a Sony Ericcson phone." Via Joystiq, a way to get Tivo content on your PSP. Out in the real world there is already talk of the opening weekend sales. Doomstalk writes "According to IGN sales of the PSP have been lukewarm, with many outlets selling as little as 10 out of the 80 units they received." The PSP is currently burning up the charts in Japan, though, where the console has been out for a while. Early adopters on a holiday weekend may not be the best yardstick. Official numbers from the first weekend of sales likely available on Monday.

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  1. I don't see no lines... by dustymugs · · Score: 0, Troll

    Well, I'd hope not at the Walmart I went to! They had at least 24 (that i quickly peeked at) stacked nice and pretty on shelves. And the entire time I was there, no one bought one.

    I really don't think interest is THAT high. Then again, it may have something to do with the fact that the town where the walmart is in ain't that rich... borderline redneck and college students.

  2. Re:AMSTERDAM VALLON'S N0-SPIN REVIEW OF SONY PSP by GravityHaze · · Score: 1, Troll

    They're a subscriber. They saw the post minutes before you did. That is all.

  3. Of course not... by nighthawk127127 · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...why buy a PSP when you can get one for free?

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  4. Re:AMSTERDAM VALLON'S N0-SPIN REVIEW OF SONY PSP by Cerberus911 · · Score: 0, Troll

    What's up with mods marking everything that criticizes the PSP as flamebait? The parent makes a very good poing that the PSP is NOT ready to take the place of a modern MP3 player. Sure, playing MP3's is a bonus feature and great for a few songs, but it's just too expensive to be an MP3 player. I also don't see people buying movies in a format that will only work on the PSP.

  5. Re:Games rehashed a dozen by TheSpoom · · Score: 0, Troll

    The whole "classic NES" series does make me think that Nintendo views its customers as suckers. I mean, you can easily download a NES emulator and any NES game ever created for free.

    Is this legal? No.
    Has Nintendo put ANY innovation into these games before rereleasing them? No.
    Are Nintendo (or the original developers) receiving any money from NES games anymore? No.

    But draw your own conclusions.

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