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Sony PSP Go

 

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  • User Score (316)
    7.4 7.4 from 316 reviewers
  • Expert Score (11)
    6.6 6.6 from 11 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    8.8 8.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    6.8 6.8 from 16 reviewers
  • Features (11)
    7.1 7.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Performance (17)
    8.0 8.0 from 17 reviewers
  • Graphics (39)
    8.6 8.6 from 39 reviewers
  • Sound (14)
    8.4 8.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Durability (14)
    8.4 8.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Battery performance (15)
    7.5 7.5 from 15 reviewers
  • Speed performance (14)
    9.4 9.4 from 14 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    6.5/10
    4 November 2009

    Sony’s next-generation PSP Go which we review, finally fits in the pocket where it belongs, but the lack of UMD drive and higher price just don’t make it a solid buy. Read more

    • Sharp, vibrant screen; significantly smaller form factor
    • Smudgy black surface; proprietary power and data connector; proprietary Memory Stick Micro slot; smaller screen; lousy, unimproved browser; minor comfort sacrifices du...

  2. Wired

    Wired
    7 September 2009

    With its upcoming PSPgo, Sony is betting that you like “new and shiny” more than you like “money and savings.” Read more

    • Beautiful new form factor. Digital-only storefront streamlines the process of consuming games with wanton abandon. Finally, a Playstation Portable that’s actually port...
    • Have a library of PSP games? You’re not playing ‘em on the PSPgo. No support for old accessories either.

  3. Brighthand

    Brighthand
    9.0/10
    12 October 2009

    The PSP Go is Sony's latest device in the PlayStation Portable family, which has seen three different models since it was originally launched in 2005. Read more

    • Small and light, No UMD clutter, Georgeous screen, 16 GB of storage, So small and light; finally the PSP is pocketable!, No UMD clutter -- all of your content is digit...
    • Can't play imported or used games, Not compatible with earlier accessories, High price, especially if you have a heavy investment in UMDs, Some PSN games more expensiv...

  4. fwd.channel5.com

    6.0/10
    6 November 2009

    The PSP Go is a nice idea, but the flimsy build and high prices for its download-only games let it down. Moving to downloads only is a bold move, but games should at least be reduced to match their UMD cousins. Compared to the Nintendo DSi, the PSPgo is on a par, with games aimed at more hardcore users. However, if you want a PSP, we’d still recommend going for the older version. Read more

    • Pick up the PSPgo and you'll see its significantly smaller than the old PSP. The UMD drive is gone, replaced with 16GB of internal storage for stashing games downloade...
    • That said, we found the gaming experience itself a tad cramped. You’ll soon find your hands are in an awkward position which does not compare well to the bigger PSP-30...

  5. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    28 September 2009

    The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now. Read more

    • Sleeker, slimmer PSP design; 16GB of internal storage; expansion slot for additional memory; Bluetooth connectivity; good integration with PS3; can access multiple dow...
    • Pricey, despite lack of touch screen and second analog stick; smaller screen (but same resolution); awkward placement of analog stick, volume, and display controls; un...

  6. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    4 September 2009

    Until now, that is, because the most immediate benefit of Sony's PSP Go is the fact that it's tiny enough to easily fit into the pocket of a loose-fitting pair of jeans, without too much of an embarrassing bulge. Read more

    • Beautifully designed, Decent build-quality, Fits in your pocket, Downloadable game store, Bluetooth tethering
    • Fingerprints!, Expensive, No real killer apps, Battery life is poor, No UMD drive

  7. etechreviews.net

    etechreviews.net
    11 December 2009

    Whenever a new version of a device is announced we automatically assume that it is going to be better than the previous one. If one finds the device to be indeed better than the previous one, the manufacturer is heaped praise upon. But if the products doesn’t deliver much then you probably vent your anger on the product maker. You probably measure the performance of the previous version and the newer one. The newer one has to deliver better and also has to be cheap. Read more

  8. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    7.0/10
    1 October 2009

    Don’t like a game you just bought? There is no way to sell it or return it. Once you buy a game online, you are stuck with it. Sony does offer online demos which is a nice solution to this but still not exactly ideal. Games, after the long and annoying wait to download, run great however. The positives of the PSPgo? Well Sony advertised it as a multi media do it all device and honestly, it’s right. Read more

  9. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    26 September 2009

    A highly successful hardware redesign backed up by improving services and software. Sadly, the PSPgo still can't justify Sony's sky-high price tag. Read more

  10. CNET

    CNET
    23 June 2009

    The PSP Go doesn't offer any game-changing upgrades, such as a touchscreen or second analogue stick, but it will probably prove a worthwhile investment for owners of the PSP 1000 and 2000, mainly because it's significantly smaller and lighter. Read more

    • Sony's new PSP Go has a smaller form factor than its predecessors and is about 43 per cent lighter than the 3000. The Go adds Bluetooth capability to the Sony handheld...
    • The PSP Go doesn't offer any game-changing upgrades, such as a touchscreen or second analogue stick. The 97mm screen is smaller than the 107mm screen of previous model...

  • User Reviews

  1. PSP GO

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: barry, Amazon
    1 week ago

    Product is excellent although its already obsolete. Overall its still a good game system. Games are fast and easy to link online and link with other PSP with wifi capability. Read more

  2. Good for new PSP owners

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: NovaDeez, Newegg
    25 November 2010

    * Battery Life: The PSPGo has a great battery life. I've never timed it, but outside one annoyance, I've never had it run out on me in between charges. The problem comes in the auto-on feature. If the screen is flipped up, even a small amount, the device will come out of sleep mode. I have a constant problem with the device turning itself on in my pocket and not noticing for hours until the battery is totally dead. I have yet to find a way to turn this feature off. Read more

    • Very portable
    • Can't buy used games/sell old games (doesn't affect me, but I know it's a big deal for a lot of people)

  3. "great handheld for games, video and music"

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: guillecubillos, CNET
    13 November 2010

    Here's the deal, I had some money to spend in a handheld for my solitary lunchbreaks, so I started doing some research, at first I thought about buying the psp go, I'm 39 but I wantes to spend my time doing something entertaining and enjoyable, so psp games sounded great for that purpose. In my research I found 2 other handhelds in the same price range, an archos 5 and an ipod touch. both are 16 gb, play games and have built in wifi. Read more

    • the games look similar to ps2 even to wii, 16 gb for movies, music and games, wifi, pocketable, media go software is very usefull
    • addictive, kinda dont like much the browser, but i dont use it too much. But its not the primary purpose of the go.

  4. Sony PSP GO!! The future is here!

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Wyndel Wayne, J&R
    5 February 2010

    This has got to be the best idea by Sony yet! The PSP GO does not have a UMD drive. It makes the system smaller, easier to put in your pocket, lighter and more battery time. The UMD media discs were always made from cheap plastic that breaks apart too easily... And if the discs gets scratched, your money went down the drain.. Sony fixed that by offering media downloads directly from the Sony PSN Store. Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Excellent Gameplay, Fun For All Ages, Great Graphics, Lots of Game Choices

  5. gdgt

    gdgt
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Kiteless, gdgt
    9 August 2011

    I traded in a bunch of PS3 games, sold my DSi and its games to buy a PSP Go along with an online copy of Gran Turismo. I have to give Sony props for making an awesome portable. All the buttons are better and while the analog stick takes a little getting used to, it is also improved. The slider is solid and frankly 16GB is plenty to pack on a bunch if photos, a couple dozen albums, download a bunch of demos and of course Gran Turismo. Read more

  6. Psp go - a fun console that looks great.

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: terrorbacon, Ciao
    3 June 2011

    the fact that you don't have to carry around any kind of disk is excellent, and the storage on it is good. The screen is a nice size and the console fits perfectly into your pocket to take around. Its pretty small. The games are pretty much as fun to play as on the PS3 (or PS2) but the older models of the PSP, like the 3000 and the 'slim and lite' where nicer to hold, but more bulky. The graphics are pretty good and so is the sound. Read more

    • light, good looking, good graphics
    • limited in features.

  7. psp vs ps3

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: huntilla, epinions.com
    3 September 2009

    If you are looking to get a new game system the Sony PSPgo is in my opinion overpriced, if you wante Read more

    • The psp is portable, but the ps3 plays higher quality games.
    • Psp doesn't have two joysticks and L2 and R2. Ps3 does.

  8. Sony PSP Go: Original PSP is still better!

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: NuclearDesolatio, Dooyoo
    26 September 2009

    Don't buy this if you already have a PSP and if you don't have one, wait for the NGP! Read more

    • A nice handheld, that is too expensive for what it is and missing features!
    • Battery life still the same as previos PSPs, odd control layout

  9. CNET

    CNET
    Reviewer: Kanacho, CNET
    28 September 2011

    don't waste your money or time Read more

    • nothing
    • everything

  • WikiFreak Description

Sony PSP Go

The PSP Go game console from Sony supports a built in flash memory for music, game and image storage. The game console also features built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) that allows users to access PlayStation Store directly from the PSP Go. This also enables wireless connectivity to a network at home and other devices connected which allows for file transfers. Users can access and download a variety of entertainment content via the PC with the Media Go through through the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) …

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Sony PSP Go

The PSP Go game console from Sony supports a built in flash memory for music, game and image storage. The game console also features built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) that allows users to access PlayStation Store directly from the PSP Go. This also enables wireless connectivity to a network at home and other devices connected which allows for file transfers. Users can access and download a variety of entertainment content via the PC with the Media Go through through the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system. Media Go enables users access and download entertainment content on PlayStation Store via their PCs as well to manage PSP content on PCs, including games, videos, photos, and music. This software application will be available on a CD-ROM bundled with PSPgo.

Features

The PSP Go will also features SensMe™. SensMe™ allows users to enjoy their music stored on the PSP through a user interface based on music recommendation the system categorize such as "Relax," "Dance" and "Upbeat," as well as music playlists for users. Other features on the PSP Go include: Sliding Display Panel and Original Application - when the panel is open, users have access to various entertainment content with the familiar button control as PSP-3000, when closed, original applications for PSPgo, such as a clock and calendar is displayed on the screen. Users can also enjoy video and music when the panel is closed; Game sleep function – enables users to operate XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) while pausing gameplay temporarily; Bluetooth® function - allow users to connect Bluetooth standard peripherals such as head-phones and head-set as well as PS3 wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®3 and SIXAXIS®) to be used when watching video content on TVs via PSP at home; peripheral line-up like the Cradle (PSP-N340) (sold separately). This Cradle enables users to charge the PSPgo battery and watch video and listen to music. Also included in the peripheral line-up are video-out port cables that enable users to play games and videos on their TVs at home. The PSP Go comes with a recommended retail price of US$249/euro 249/26,800 yen (including tax). The Sony PSPgo replaces the UMD drive with 16 GB of flash memory to store a variety of digital entertainment content, and features portable digital entertainment delivered through PlayStation®Network. The PSPgo features a sliding display panel, and is available in Piano Black and Pearl White colour. The game console also allow users to enjoy games, videos, music and photos.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

It’s go time. The most portable PlayStation® Portable system yet, the PSP®go lets you download rich, immersive digital gaming or the best movies and TV shows directly to the ample 16GB hard drive. Browse the incredibly deep lineup of PSP® gaming and movie content from the PlayStation®Network. Use built-in Bluetooth® support to connect a wireless headset and talk with friends via Skype®. Plus, an ultra-crisp 3.8-inch LCD screen make your games and movies come alive.Ope…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    PSPgo
  • Support
    Find related product support and help in Sony eSupport
  • Main Memory
    16GB
  • Sound
    Built-in stereo speakers
  • Display
    480 x 272 pixel, 16.7 million colors
  • Display
    3.8 inch, 16:9 Wide screen TFT LCD
  • Power
    AC Adaptor

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 March 2009

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