Anyone had first hand experience with a PSP?

imported_GlitterKill · 09-June-05, 02:41 PM

I have been thinking about getting one of these... all I keep hearing is dead pixel this and dead pixel that... Has anyone tried them yourself?

Apparently there are already an impressive amount of hacks for this device as well.

Fatsobob · 09-June-05, 03:05 PM

My brother has one and he hasn't had any problems with it, but wow $$$$$$ for a handheld.
Stick with your GBA IMO.

THRASHER2 · 09-June-05, 05:53 PM

I have two friends that love there PSP's and all is good....They play movies with no problems...

SpikeShot · 10-June-05, 10:35 PM

If you travel alot I would say go for it but if you just plan on playing around the house, it will bore you after a while and you will go back to your PC really soon.

The movies are really cool, at first at least...again, more on the road than anything as as DVD plays much better on a nice big screen.

Battery life is pretty good, and its well made. All in all its great on the go, but not great for much else IMO.

Foe · 11-June-05, 07:08 AM

GK
Here is some information on the dead pixel issue:
Dead Pixel fix for PSP

Digital-World · 11-June-05, 11:08 PM

I can't say I have...But I too heard the dead pixel story...and it has made me avoid this unit....
Sad with all the hype it got before release....
Digi...

NoSlak · 19-June-05, 06:29 PM

W0w, I was just researching the PSP myself and remembered about Uberwoot, Phineas is selling one on PR and I was thinking bout getting one for my nephew.
Dead Pixels ??? argghhh!!!!!

Sparky · 24-June-05, 02:20 AM

A couple of my buddies had them out to sea on our last workup and these things imo are amazing. Being able to watch movies, play games @ a great rendering, store pictures or music, and you can tweak em! If i had the cash to spare i would definately get one from what ive seen of their performance just cause im traveling alot. But like what was said earlier, its just not that practical for home use.

Cis · 07-July-05, 02:34 PM

I've also heard things about the button nearest the screen (square I think), can become non-responsive due to its placing.

Not sure if this is true or not, anyone able to confirm?

I would love to have one, but that is a lot of cash to drop..

post_break · 09-July-05, 02:36 PM

Most people only have 1 or 2 DEAD pixels. There are pixels that become "stuck" and show either white, blue, red, ect. which can infact be fixed. There is a program that I have that runs like a video, you just put it on AB repeat and let it run for an hour or two. BAM! those "stuck" pixels are fixed. Let me know if anyone needs a like to this such program.

I just read Foe's entry after posting mine. Heh, she beat me to it.

Rob · 22-November-05, 07:46 PM

Anyone know of an update to the pixal issue yet? Whether they are issuing recalls or software to fix it?

I'd be wary of software after that whole root-kit fiasco.

Rob

Rob · 24-November-05, 08:15 PM

Well, I just bought a PSP from a fellow forum member. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Rob

post_break · 27-November-05, 05:38 PM

That would be me and it will go perfect hahaha.

09-June-05, 02:41 PM		#1 (permalink)
imported_GlitterKill GameApex Mechanic	Anyone had first hand experience with a PSP? I have been thinking about getting one of these... all I keep hearing is dead pixel this and dead pixel that... Has anyone tried them yourself? Apparently there are already an impressive amount of hacks for this device as well.

11-June-05, 07:08 AM		#5 (permalink)
Foe Apex Tech God	GK Here is some information on the dead pixel issue: Dead Pixel fix for PSP Last edited by $Reloaded$; 03-May-08 at 05:08 PM..

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09-June-05, 03:05 PM		#2 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	My brother has one and he hasn't had any problems with it, but wow $$$$$$ for a handheld. Stick with your GBA IMO.

09-June-05, 05:53 PM		#3 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	I have two friends that love there PSP's and all is good....They play movies with no problems...

10-June-05, 10:35 PM		#4 (permalink)
SpikeShot Probationary User	If you travel alot I would say go for it but if you just plan on playing around the house, it will bore you after a while and you will go back to your PC really soon. The movies are really cool, at first at least...again, more on the road than anything as as DVD plays much better on a nice big screen. Battery life is pretty good, and its well made. All in all its great on the go, but not great for much else IMO.

11-June-05, 11:08 PM		#6 (permalink)
Digital-World Old Skool Pimp	I can't say I have...But I too heard the dead pixel story...and it has made me avoid this unit.... Sad with all the hype it got before release.... Digi...

19-June-05, 06:29 PM		#7 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	W0w, I was just researching the PSP myself and remembered about Uberwoot, Phineas is selling one on PR and I was thinking bout getting one for my nephew. Dead Pixels ??? argghhh!!!!!

24-June-05, 02:20 AM		#8 (permalink)
Sparky Apex Tech God	A couple of my buddies had them out to sea on our last workup and these things imo are amazing. Being able to watch movies, play games @ a great rendering, store pictures or music, and you can tweak em! If i had the cash to spare i would definately get one from what ive seen of their performance just cause im traveling alot. But like what was said earlier, its just not that practical for home use.

07-July-05, 02:34 PM		#9 (permalink)
Cis Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I've also heard things about the button nearest the screen (square I think), can become non-responsive due to its placing. Not sure if this is true or not, anyone able to confirm? I would love to have one, but that is a lot of cash to drop..

09-July-05, 02:36 PM		#10 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	Most people only have 1 or 2 DEAD pixels. There are pixels that become "stuck" and show either white, blue, red, ect. which can infact be fixed. There is a program that I have that runs like a video, you just put it on AB repeat and let it run for an hour or two. BAM! those "stuck" pixels are fixed. Let me know if anyone needs a like to this such program. I just read Foe's entry after posting mine. Heh, she beat me to it.

22-November-05, 07:46 PM		#11 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli	Anyone know of an update to the pixal issue yet? Whether they are issuing recalls or software to fix it? I'd be wary of software after that whole root-kit fiasco. Rob

24-November-05, 08:15 PM		#12 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli	Well, I just bought a PSP from a fellow forum member. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Rob

27-November-05, 05:38 PM		#13 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	That would be me and it will go perfect hahaha.