Is sony planing on getting rid of UMDs all together? and psp go question

I have this concern both with PSP and PS3 because I have a ton of UMDs plus I love hard copy kinda stuff. I like physical proof of my purchase. I am interested about the psp go is it a bad move or should I just stay with what I have?

I doubt they'll ever get rid of UMD's. Sony probably realises that not everyone has access to an internet connection to download games, therefore they'll make more money by selling UMD's

EDIT: I don't have a PSP or PSP go so I can't answer your "should I get a go" question, sorry.

Sony has said they expect PSP-3000 to continue to be the bulk of their PSP business, which suggests UMDs aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

stay with what you have. The psp go is too expensive, in my opinion, fugly, and there's the whole UMD thing.

I will have to disagree with everyone about the PSP not working without UMD's. If the PSP2 used only digital distribution, I think it could work, since it has worked out so well for the iPod Touch. The PSP2 would, of course, have higher standards I hope. The app store is kind of broken since it doesn't divide apps by quality.

No they wont get rid of them: http://psp.ign.com/articles/107/1079702p2.html

I would stay away from the go, the lack of a UMD drive really sucks if you ask me.paradigm68

Thats how I feel I was like man, what about all my UMDs that I have I hope they dont plan on taken this further.

stay with what you have. The psp go is too expensive, in my opinion, fugly, and there's the whole UMD thing.

I will have to disagree with everyone about the PSP not working without UMD's. If the PSP2 used only digital distribution, I think it could work, since it has worked out so well for the iPod Touch. The PSP2 would, of course, have higher standards I hope. The app store is kind of broken since it doesn't divide apps by quality.

To answer the first question, I don't think Sony is going to abadon the UMD format anytime soon. Maybe when the successor to the PSP is released then maybe the UMD format might be dropped. Maybe. Now should you get a PSP Go? Well it all depends on a couple of things. First, having access to the internet at all times is a must if you plan on getting a PSP Go since the only way to get games onto the PSP Go is with a internet connection and the PSN. Second, are you the type of person that always carries around a portable gaming device? If yes, the PSP is the smart way to go because you won't have to carry around all of your games since the PSP can store quite a few games on its internal memory. Third, do you mind waiting for the PSN store to update before getting new games? Some games don't get released right away on PSN and sometimes you might have to wait until the thursday night update to get a game that came out earlier in the week. In some cases the game never gets released at all and that is the one major drawback to the PSP Go (other then its high price and some people complain about the flip screen being "loose").

thats all I got...

To answer the first question, I don't think Sony is going to abadon the UMD format anytime soon. Maybe when the successor to the PSP is released then maybe the UMD format might be dropped. Maybe. Now should you get a PSP Go? Well it all depends on a couple of things. First, having access to the internet at all times is a must if you plan on getting a PSP Go since the only way to get games onto the PSP Go is with a internet connection and the PSN. Second, are you the type of person that always carries around a portable gaming device? If yes, the PSP is the smart way to go because you won't have to carry around all of your games since the PSP can store quite a few games on its internal memory. Third, do you mind waiting for the PSN store to update before getting new games? Some games don't get released right away on PSN and sometimes you might have to wait until the thursday night update to get a game that came out earlier in the week. In some cases the game never gets released at all and that is the one major drawback to the PSP Go (other then its high price and some people complain about the flip screen being "loose").

thats all I got...

Dont forget there is no RESALE value of games via PSN. ha ha PSP 1-3000>>>>>> PSGoPSP107

I hope not. It's happening with PC games.

I hope not since i only have 12gb a month.

If you already have a PSP, don't bother with getting a go. I love my go, but I opted for it simply because it's a smaller device, which wieghs heavily for me. The games that I want are all on PSN except for DBZ SB. UMDs aren't going anywhere, so there isn't a point.

UMD are not going away look at the sales charts in japan i saw just before coming here.

would be kind of nice to be able to just re download ur games if your system was stolen.

[QUOTE="PSP107"] Don't forget that UMD's break. Not everyone wants to buy a broken UMD, so that almost makes up for that one.

blacknight06

[QUOTE="PSP107"] Dont forget there is no RESALE value of games via PSN. ha ha PSP 1-3000>>>>>> PSGoLongZhiZi

would be kind of nice to be able to just re download ur games if your system was stolen.

optiplex7

I'm pretty sure you can,

but I think it requires you to deactivate the previous system?

Anyone know the answer to that one ^ ?

UMD cases crack, but what is the percentage of them breaking completly. Also, if the disk itself is still good. You can swap that disk into another UMD case. @ LongZhizi I can't believe you used that PSP gets stolen argument. Also, replacing a PSP is way more expensive then rebuying those UMD games.PSP107

Which isn't free! but not expensive either, so I guess your're right.

and If your psp gets stolen then you would be re-purchasing both your PSP and the game you had in it, where on the Go you would only be replacing the system.

^ Reply to the poster above ^

Um, yeah, but the PSP GO is 60 or 70 dollars more than the 3000, which is the cost of several UMD discs, so... :/

[QUOTE="PSP107"] UMD cases crack, but what is the percentage of them breaking completly. Also, if the disk itself is still good. You can swap that disk into another UMD case. @ LongZhizi I can't believe you used that PSP gets stolen argument. Also, replacing a PSP is way more expensive then rebuying those UMD games.blacknight06

Which isn't free! but not expensive either, so I guess your're right.

and If your psp gets stolen then you would be re-purchasing both your PSP and the game you had in it, where on the Go you would only be replacing the system.

^ Reply to the poster above ^

Um, yeah, but the PSP GO is 60 or 70 dollars more than the 3000, which is the cost of several UMD discs, so... :/

MorganMonster

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I tried...

I guess there really is no hope for the Go..

[QUOTE="blacknight06"]

[QUOTE="PSP107"] UMD cases crack, but what is the percentage of them breaking completly. Also, if the disk itself is still good. You can swap that disk into another UMD case. @ LongZhizi I can't believe you used that PSP gets stolen argument. Also, replacing a PSP is way more expensive then rebuying those UMD games.PSP107

Which isn't free! but not expensive either, so I guess your're right.

and If your psp gets stolen then you would be re-purchasing both your PSP and the game you had in it, where on the Go you would only be replacing the system.

But where did this other UMD case come from? :?

[QUOTE="PSP107"][QUOTE="blacknight06"]

Which isn't free! but not expensive either, so I guess your're right.

and If your psp gets stolen then you would be re-purchasing both your PSP and the game you had in it, where on the Go you would only be replacing the system.

But where did this other UMD case come from? :?

You can buy UMD replacement cases, online for about 8 bucks (shipping is always a killer.)

http://www.umdreplacementcase.com/

5pack: http://www.amazon.com/PSP-Replacement-Game-Case-Clear-Sony/dp/B00126CYMI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1270741200&sr=8-4

10pack: http://www.amazon.com/PSP-Replacement-Game-Case-Clear-Sony/dp/B001262U54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1270741771&sr=1-1

You can buy UMD replacement cases, online for about 8 bucks (shipping is always a killer.)

http://www.umdreplacementcase.com/

5pack: http://www.amazon.com/PSP-Replacement-Game-Case-Clear-Sony/dp/B00126CYMI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1270741200&sr=8-4

10pack: http://www.amazon.com/PSP-Replacement-Game-Case-Clear-Sony/dp/B001262U54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1270741771&sr=1-1

i dont know about dd all the way, forcing us to download games is a hassle ,

unless they carry vouchers for games used and new , which the first part will be a no becuase you know one code balabla

i dont see psp 2 goign the way of go ,

it will just be an option like it is now

ipad isnt even tapping into nintendos market so what makes you think digital distribution is a way to go , for handhelds much less consoles as a mandatary thing what if some one doesnt want to have online any more

but still wants games

huh! nope i dont see people falling for this ,

it worked for pcs because pcs are a hassle to install to begin with but consoles they have always had this pro- no waiting to play the game

now if they took that away wouldnt it be easier for us to just get a gaming pc ,

, i think it would

thanks for that link though , my games have broken umd cases im sick of swaping my driver 76 back and forth ,

about half of mine are like this

i got like 8 good ones and 8 bad ones, -2 of which are sorta bad they still function but are unprotected

i dont know about dd all the way, forcing us to download games is a hassle ,

unless they carry vouchers for games used and new , which the first part will be a no becuase you know one code balabla

i dont see psp 2 goign the way of go ,

it will just be an option like it is now

ipad isnt even tapping into nintendos market so what makes you think digital distribution is a way to go , for handhelds much less consoles as a mandatary thing what if some one doesnt want to have online any more

but still wants games

huh! nope i dont see people falling for this ,

it worked for pcs because pcs are a hassle to install to begin with but consoles they have always had this pro- no waiting to play the game

now if they took that away wouldnt it be easier for us to just get a gaming pc ,

, i think it would

mariokart64fan

These games need to be adjusted in price by a few dollars so that 1 $20 PSN card can get you a game for $19.99 or 2 games at $9.99.

The choices of PSN cards should get expanded by offering $10 and a $30. Hell a $5 will be HUGE.

I think as it stands, the majority are not buying stuff of the PSN because of the system. That's why you see prices drops.

Another thing i hate if you want one game for just $4.99, you have to spend $20.

would be kind of nice to be able to just re download ur games if your system was stolen.

optiplex7

The biggest issue I have with the PSP Go is that A LOT of games are not available in the PSN Store. If you only have a PSP Go you cannot play great games like Lumines or Final Fantasy Crisis Core because they simply don't exist for the system. I think that only 20-30% of the entire psp catalogue is available in the PSN Store. Even new games are not always released in the PSN store.

That's because Sony gives the publishers the choice to release their games in the PSN store or not. And it's sad to see that quite a few publishers just won't make their games available for download. Sony really has to fix this.

The biggest issue I have with the PSP Go is that A LOT of games are not available in the PSN Store. If you only have a PSP Go you cannot play great games like Lumines or Final Fantasy Crisis Core because they simply don't exist for the system. I think that only 20-30% of the entire psp catalogue is available in the PSN Store. Even new games are not always released in the PSN store.

That's because Sony gives the publishers the choice to release their games in the PSN store or not. And it's sad to see that quite a few publishers just won't make their games available for download. Sony really has to fix this.

TheFlush

sooo if i have never owned a psp, but have a couple ps1 games on my ps3 from the store, which system should i get? (i want it for peace walker) i saw the bundle was a 3000, looked pretty cool...

thanks everyone thats soweet yet another battle

I really hope they dont! I would be shocked if they did though. There are a lot more people who have regular psp's than psp go's and more people use retail and actual copies than digital downloads. It would hurt sony too much business wise if they did.

I would stay away from the go, the lack of a UMD drive really sucks if you ask me.paradigm68

i just got a 3000 , , to replace my 2000 that had a broken umd drive , so if they cancel umds i will be so mad but i dont see that happening ,,

even if so psp isnt my favorite handheld not by a long shot , but i still want more games for it ,

i still like ds and gba because of rugrats etc