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e3 2009
Sony Is Working on a UMD Solution for PSP Go
One of the biggest hurdles to getting Playstation Portable owners to upgrade to the recently announced PSP Go is their existing library of UMD games which won't work on the device.
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Capcom Sticking By UMD, For Better Or Worse
The writing is on the wall for the poor old UMD. First Patapon 2 goes download-only, then Fate/Unlimited Codes, then we hear another rumour of a UMD-less PlayStation Portable. But it's not dead yet! More »
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Comment by TearsandScreams: I just don't understand why UMD would have to die...it's like killing off the DS cartridge because we don't use... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Report: Sony Ditches UMD, Classic Titles To See Digital Re-Release
Sony's rumored plans for a new PSP—supposedly dubbed the PSP Go!—may also usher in a new wave of games becoming digital downloads for the device. That includes, allegedly, the long-awaited arrival of Gran Turismo Mobile. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: 16 GB for a digital only platform? Are you fucking kidding me? That can't be right. No... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Rumor: Patapon 2 Retail Copies Won't Ship On UMD
Sony may be taking a rather unusual step at retail with Patapon 2, making the PSP a digital download only, but still offering a boxed copy at retail. How would that work, exactly? More »
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Comment by TitillatedOcelot: I could see it happening...but I don't know if I could see it happening this soon...especially on what is sure... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Sony Want More Downloadable PSP Games On The PSN
The biggest problem with the PSP isn't the handheld's lack of quality games. It's the handheld's current reliance on making you buy, and use, those awful UMDs. But later this year, that will change. More »
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Comment by Kaneda: Well it makes sense that they start the transition now if they plan to remove the UMD drive from the... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Ready At Dawn Would Love A UMD-Less PSP, Hates Used Games
Who truly knows whether Sony is planning on dropping UMDs for the next version of the PSP? Only Sony (and David Perry). Certainly not God of War: Chains of Olympus developer Ready At Dawn. More »
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Comment by titlecade: I still prefer some kind of media on a disc in case I have no internet or way to obtain... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Sony: UMD Business Is Critical To Us
While not outright denying rumors of a UMD-free Playstation Portable, the head of Sony's hardware marketing said that the UMD business is "critical to us this year and beyond."
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Comment by Saint Anima: Looking through their PSone library, eh? C'mon Sony...you can start by giving us at least 2/3rds of what you've given... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Perry: PSP 2 is Real, Could Hit This Fall
The UMD-free PlayStation Portable 2 is indeed real and could hit as early as this fall, David Perry, chief creative officer at Acclaim, told Kotaku today.
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Comment by e-friend kkkkkkocaine: Maybe this time it'll have some games that I want to buy. Rolls eyes. :/ 24 Responses | Other threads
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PlayStation Network Games Getting UMD Bundle Treatment
European PSP owners are going to get a few former PlayStation Network only titles in cold, hard physical media format, as SCEE is planning on releasing two collections of PSN titles on UMD. The PlayStation Network Collection releases, unearthed by Siliconera, consist of one Power Pack, containing flOw, Syphon Filter: Combat Ops and Beats, and the Puzzle Pack, featuring Lemmings, Go! Puzzle and Go! Sudoku. More »
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Comment by Placentasaurus: Wow, the power pack is a good deal. Hope it comes to the states. 1 Responses | Other threads
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Tretton: Sony Considering PSP with Harddrive
Sony has thought about and continues to play around with the idea of building a Playstation Portable with a built in hard drive or internal memory, Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, said this morning at a gather of game writers.
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Comment by gstatty: i just bought a psp, and if they pull some apple type shit and come out with a new sku... more » | Other threads
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sony
Sony Introduces New, Cheaper UMD Video Program For PSP
When we spoke with PSP senior marketing manager John Koller at CES, he told us about Sony Computer Entertainment America's plans to revitalize the UMD platform for non-gaming purposes. Key points? Price and selection. General consensus amongst gamers was that buying UMD movies didn't make much sense at a $30 price point, sometimes close to twice that of their DVD counterparts. Also, too little focus on dick and fart humor. Sony is attempting to revitalize the UMD movie and television market, today releasing details on new, SCEA-distributed titles that ring in at $14.99. More »
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Comment by Kinburn: I guess senior marketing manager hasn't seen the Walmart clearance sales on UMD 2 for $10 on good movies... more » | Other threads
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UMDs Designed to "Self-Destruct"
Comment by pixelator: @Purple Dave: Again, talking (a lot) out of your ass. UMD should've been more like MD, or lacking the case at... more » | Other threads
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Sony Won't Abandon The UMD
John Koller, senior marketing manager at Sony responsible for the PlayStation Portable, says that the "future of UMD is bright" and that the company won't walk away from the format. While UMD movies failed to light a fire under consumers and complaints about long load times for games abound, Koller says the format "possesses many strengths" including cheap manufacturing costs. More »
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Comment by L_K_M: @WolvenOne: DUDE! Where do you think the data is copied from? The freaking ETHER? It's copied from the UMD to... more » | Other threads
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Sony Sneaks ISO Loader Into PSP
Looks like the latest versions of the PSP's firmware did more than just rapidly expose and then defend the handheld from hacking attempts and unlock the full potential of the systems 333 MHz processor. Code hacking enthusiasts have broken open the v3.5 and v3.51 firmware to discover a file named np9660.prx, which is an ISO loader that could possibly be used to play PSP titles off of a memory stick without using a UMD. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by bobtheduck: You can't play PS2 games on the PSP... PS2 is a more powerful system than the PSP... Not by much,... more » | Other threads
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Can The PlayStation Store Save The PSP?
Sure, I know the PlayStation Portable doesn't need "saving." It's already the most successful competitor Nintendo has ever faced in the handheld gaming space, but that doesn't mean its potential as "the Walkman of the 21st century" has been realized. More » -
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GameZnFlix Drops PSP Titles
Online game rental outfit GameZnFlix isn't dropping their awkward camel-capped name, regrettably, but they are getting out of the PlayStation Portable biz. It's not that the PSP is underperforming, just that those damned UMDs are getting too expensive to mail out to customers. By way of Aeropause, we are treated to this apology from GameZnFlix. More »
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Comment by serotoninzero: I'd say, that as a non-PSP owner, maybe this would speed up shipping and service for the other people... but... more » | Other threads
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Japanese Final Fantasy PSP Remake With Easy-To-Read English
If you simply can't endure the two month wait for your PSP Final Fantasy remakes to ship this summer, well, you don't really have to. NCSX let us know that the Japanese release of the 20th anniversary edition ships with optional easy-to-read English text. Obviously, you'll pay import premiums to re-enjoy these RPG classics early, and your manual and UMD case will be in Japanese, but think of the street cred! More »
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Comment by Witzbold: @toysmaniac: What do you work at play-asia or something? Since all I see with all of your recent comments is... more » | Other threads
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falcom
Falcom Makes PSP History With Double UMD RPG
Falcom announced that the next release in their long running role playing game series The Legend of Heroes will be so epic, contain so much needless dialogue and be so stuffed with RPG cliche, that the upcoming PSP title will ship on two Ubiquitous Media Discs. More »
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Comment by Syraxis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeVZdZ7TwFY Here's the trailer to the game mentioned in the article. The previous three Legend of Heroes games that came to... more » | Other threads
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Circuit City's UMD Sale
Circuit City appears to be clearing its stores of some UMD stock with a pretty decent deal. This week you can buy any of 16 pre-selected UMD titles for $10 each. The weekly sales brochure says there are 16 titles to choose from but only lists 12.
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Comment by Kryptinite: If it's buy one get one free, I actually might consider buying some. On second thought, screw that. I can... more » | Other threads
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final fantasy vii: advent children
Advent Children Named Best Anime Feature
I watched Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children shortly after it hit DVD and I have to say, while there were parts of it I enjoyed, overall I felt the experience was disjointed. More »
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Comment by JaDe: @Nikolii: Yes, you're right it wasn't you. I excuse myself. @dnzperson: I'm a FF fanboy, I have all of the Final... more » | Other threads
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Shops On HMV PS3 Bundle: Boo-Hiss
Retail hatorade. Bricks-and-mortar chain HMV is offering a big pricey bundle that includes a 60GB PLAYSTATION 3, a 4GB PSP and two PSP games for £674.99 (US $1,327). The deal pretty much guaranteed shoppers a PS3 on launch day if they forked over the cash. A mass HMV email was sent out to 5,000 "lucky few" with purchase details. So what do other British sellers think? Choices UK negs the idea and won't be following in HMV's bundled footsteps. The reason being that the outlets says it "won't hold... customers to ransom." Virgin Megastore's Stephen Lynn chimes in, saying: More »
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Comment by Buford T. Justice: They would've sold. Trust me, the Brits allow themselves to be screwed harder than just about anyplace else on consumer... more » | Other threads
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The Bizarre Light Up UMD Holder
What's so bizarre about this Farmer-manufactured Universal Media Disc Vertical Stand? Not that implication that one could possibly have the 24 UMDs required to fill every slot, but the fact that it lights up. For what reason? Maybe it's for power failures, those stormy times when one finds themselves with no electricity and nothing to do. More »
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Comment by Runna: Ha the first proof Sony was going to make a wii game holder. Just like the snea sony approached nintendo... more » | Other threads
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Comment by photoboy: "But everyone who says that Sony should have just used flash and downloads seems to miss the point. First, it... more » | Other threads
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PSP 3.00 Software Manual Online, New Features Explained
Sony has updated the current PSP software manual to be inline with the forthcoming 3.00 system update, due... sometime soon. More »
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Comment by sahas: sorry for the links but check it out. there is a video of 3.00 in action if you dont really... more » | Other threads
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Comment by GOLD5: When do I get to see Madoona kissing Britney while I play? more » | Other threads
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Comment by Purple Dave: Well, what do you expect? This is, after all, the same company that dismissed flatscreen TVs as a passing... more » | Other threads
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Comment by LORDofDANCE: Funny, I don't remember the Walkman being a dedicated gaming machine. Ohhh wait now I see the similarities!!! more » | Other threads
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Comment by Epsilon_Knight: Hmmmmm, I bet the PSP is selling better than any next-gen handheld . . . BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T BEEN RELEASED!... more » | Other threads
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Comment by swybs: regardless of all you haters, I wouldn't mind getting the puma case and, of course, never using the fanny pack...I... more » | Other threads
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Comment by rupansansei: hey ashcraft, are there any psp packs worth checking out in japan? i've seen the locoroco box floating around... if you... more » | Other threads
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Comment by mandarin: Japan has always been expensive. Still wont buy them though. If it drops to 5$, maybe only the ones for... more » | Other threads
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Comment by preskewl: there is a way to by pass so you can drive while your tv and dvd is on.. there is... more » | Other threads
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By brownleeComment by SuicideNinja: Didn't they have one of these for the top half of the DS, too? more » | Other threads
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Comment by geedeck: CRAW, it's not that simple. I bought the device. I should be able to play what I want. If we... more » | Other threads
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psp
Why The PSP is Dead
Things aren't good in PSP-land says an article titled "R.I.P. PSP" over at the Gameworld Network. The five-page piece takes a fairly balanced and detailed look at why it's game over for the PlayStation Portable. Here are the main points: More »
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Comment by Jordan Lund: The "No Good Games" thing is a myth spread by fanboys. If you take a look at the scores over... more » | Other threads
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Comment by PetiePal: The only way Sony would be successful is if they distributed the converter software free, and then let you convert... more » | Other threads
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Rumor Confirmed: Target Pulls UMDs From Stores
I posted earlier today about a tip we received that Target was pulling the UMD movies, for the Playstation Portable, from their stores. More »
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Comment by x23: oh yeah... and i meant to mention that MD was indeed useful for recording. i bought a Sony MZR3 for... more » | Other threads
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Rumor: Target Pulling UMDs
A Kotaku reader and Target worker bee sends word of a mysterious disappearance from his store. More »
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Comment by UntotheSun: My store has already taken the UMD movies off to make way for an IFC independant movie section. We're returning... more » | Other threads
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