I still don’t understand why people complain about the $249 launch price tag (it’s absolutely not aimed at you Erik, since you kept your reservation)

Have you seen what you have for that price ?

And it’s just $50 more than in Japan, i’ve seen a hell lot of products (take a look at sony ultraportables prices…) which price raises awfully when coming from Japan to US / Europe… 

Maybe for children it’ll be a huge expense, but the main psp market is in the 20 - 40 age range… So who cares about $50 ?

[quote author=“Airwave”]I still don’t understand why people complain about the $249 launch price tag (it’s absolutely not aimed at you Erik, since you kept your reservation)

Have you seen what you have for that price ?

And it’s just $50 more than in Japan, i’ve seen a hell lot of products (take a look at sony ultraportables prices…) which price raises awfully when coming from Japan to US / Europe… 

Maybe for children it’ll be a huge expense, but the main psp market is in the 20 - 40 age range… So who cares about $50 ?

Completely agree!  Yeah, who cares abou the $50??!! If you are really so annoyed about the extra LITTLE $50 then you are not eliglible to buy Sony products. 

Patrick

I know who the PSP is aimed at, but you need to figure the $50 is essentially loosing a free game. When consoles are selling at $180 and lower its hard to justify $250 + games for a handheld. Americans are very price picky and if a products is $25-50 more then they expect it really changes their buying habbits.

Only time will really tell, I am sure they will sell a lot of PSPs here, but I don’t see them selling out their 1,000,000 shipment right away.

Erik

There’s no doubt that all 1 million units will not be sold RIGHT at launch…

Even in Japan, some people were still stating that it was pretty easy to pick one up the next morning after launch, and that lining up overnight for it was pretty unneccessary.

But overall, I still think that it’ll go REALLY fast

[quote author=“hshau”]There’s no doubt that all 1 million units will not be sold RIGHT at launch…

Actually, we had some people argue that the 1,000,000 will sold on pre-order…something I would bet almost anything won’t happen.

Erik

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000220035213/

here’s more info on the logitech case.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/09/news_6120104.html

I am thinking about picking up this case:

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255789.asp

Any thoughts?

Erik

Looks a bit bulky though

Well, it would need to be for the battery…I would get a cheaper case (or use the one that comes with the value pack) as the daily case, and this for long trips…flights, etc.

Erik

Well, it would need to be for the battery…I would get a cheaper case (or use the one that comes with the value pack) as the daily case, and this for long trips…flights, etc.

Erik

That sounds logical.  The case and battery combo certainly is utilitarian.  I think since the PSP is already too large to stuff into a pocket, i’ll just put it in my messenger bag’s pocket without a case.  As for battery life, I can’t imagine many older psp users that could spend 3 hours a day playing games.  I mean if youre going to be playing for that long, chances are you’re probably sitting reasonably close to a wall outlet.

As for battery life, I can’t imagine many older psp users that could spend 3 hours a day playing games

My average battery life is generally well above 6 hours when i’m playing most of the time

Anyway, as you said, i think i’ve neither played more than 2hours in a row nor more than 2 hours a day so no battery worries on my side.

But i agree with Erik, if you’re in a long flight, that case could be useful

And regarding the case, I’m waiting for that one :

I’m currently using a transparent protection and the official case but i think this one will be easier to use

jashsu - funny you said that, I said nearly the exact same thing to my friend last night. It will never fit in my pocket anyway…it will need to be carried in some sort of bag or in my hand.

Airwave - There are 2 or 3 different types of leather cases on ebay now, for under $50…one is made by PDAir…I want it so bad but I think I will stick with the $9.99 metal case Ebgames sells for daily and the battery case for trips/etc.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255718.asp

The one thing I don’t like about the leather cases is it uses magnets to secure itself to the PSP (or so I think).

Erik

Weird, I recall adding to this thread a few hours ago, but my post isn’t here..

Basically, whilst I like the cases mentioned above, I’m happy with the one supplied with my PSP - does the job pretty well and cleans the screen too.

I bought a spare battery which I’ve yet to crack out of the packaging as I never seem to have a problem with battery life as it is, so maybe the extra thick case may not do so well as I’m not sure who would buy it?

Cant wait for the english release of image convertor so i can watch Magnum PI and Fantastic Journey on the move… 8)

I know the link to a certain Image Converter 1.5 (english version) but I do not know if its the same one you are looking for. Anyway, here’s how to get it.

 
Go to the above site and go to the “Downloads” “Handheld section”. Then select the “TJ series”, “TJ37/G”. You will then be able to see the software that you were mentioning above.

Hope this helps