A PSP Without Games...

First off, let it be known that I am a very rude person. If it seems like I am trying to insult your beloved handheld, I apologize and want you to know that I mean not to offend you. Also, please note that I am "from the DS boards" so excuse my ignorance towards the PSP. Now finally my question: Without games, how does the PSP stand as a media player? What media functions are offered? I lost my iPod and most of my videos/musi and I plan on re-purchasing all of it in more flexible formats so I can put them on something other than an iPod.

I won't buy any PSP games because I already have a DS and a laptop and anything else would be overkill. On top of that, PSP games don't appeal to me. I've looked many times at all games that are available and ones that will be. Only one game caught my interest and I can get a very similar game for the DS 6-8 months sooner and will more than likely enjoy that game much more. I chose the PSP because it has the largest screen at 4.3 inches and I found a way to get one as cheap as $80 or lower. And how long is the battery life? I heard it was 3-4 hours, but that doesn't sound right. Thanks for you help!

Please answer all 3 questions.

Yeah, don't get it as just a media player. Remember, you also have to buy a memory card for the thing, and to get a decent sized one at around 8gb would cost a decent amount of money. My PSP used to be my music player before I got an Ipod, but now I never use it for music anymore and I have only watched a couple movies on it. I say if you were willing to buy it as a gaming and media system, then go for it, but just as a media player? I say pass. I'm not saying it's a bad media player, but I'm sure there's better alternatives for strictly media use.

Yeah, don't get it as just a media player. Remember, you also have to buy a memory card for the thing, and to get a decent sized one at around 8gb would cost a decent amount of money. My PSP used to be my music player before I got an Ipod, but now I never use it for music anymore and I have only watched a couple movies on it. I say if you were willing to buy it as a gaming and media system, then go for it, but just as a media player? I say pass. I'm not saying it's a bad media player, but I'm sure there's better alternatives for strictly media use.

yokofox33

Also, go for a new ipod if you're just gonna buy a PSP for music and stuff. Unless you want an internet browser with it too.

It works fine as a Media player but remeber that isn't its main function. It is a secondary function and it might not have enough memeory for the amount of songs you might want to put on it. The memory is seperate and can be costly depending how much gb you want.james007_14

Some bundels come with the 4GB cards now though.

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Yeah, don't get it as just a media player. Remember, you also have to buy a memory card for the thing, and to get a decent sized one at around 8gb would cost a decent amount of money. My PSP used to be my music player before I got an Ipod, but now I never use it for music anymore and I have only watched a couple movies on it. I say if you were willing to buy it as a gaming and media system, then go for it, but just as a media player? I say pass. I'm not saying it's a bad media player, but I'm sure there's better alternatives for strictly media use.

Muffinlybliss

Also, go for a new ipod if you're just gonna buy a PSP for music and stuff. Unless you want an internet browser with it too.

Doesn't the ipod touch have a browser?

I think the psp is like an iphone not an ipod

Thanx for the info. You just saved me $24!Redonkulous_D

No problem. (If that was directed at me)

I think the psp is like an iphone not an ipod

lockman9

Well really, if you are planning on getting a 1000 for 80$ used?... that's a massive ripoff for you. Now if you're talking about 2000 or 3000 (the slim ones) then you got yourself a great deal. What I would do in this case if it was a 2000 or 3000 would be buy it then sell it immediately for cash to buy an MP3 player.

Also... don't forget video on the PSP, it looks beautiful.