PSP VS Nintendo DS (battle of the handhelds)

Which handheld is better, the PSP or the DS? I can only give you my opinion, having both the PSP and the DS systems, I choose PSP. Here is my top the reason why: The PSP is not only a gaming system. It is really an excellent media player too. I love watching movies, listening to music, downloading, saving and viewing pictures from the internet among many other functions that only the PSP can do.

The PSP got a rough start selling worldwide than the DS. I think most of it was due because of the price sticker on it. Yes, it’s more expensive than buying the DS. It is true when they say “you get what you pay for” because I can do way more stuff on the PSP than on the DS. The DS is really good at games, I will give you that, but that is it; nothing else. Searching for what is better now PSP or DS, you will actually see that the PSP is now taking in more customers than any other popular gaming system today. This is really true, believe me, I did the research. When DS has nothing planned for the future, but just coming up with games or even great games at that, the PSP is doing the same, plus coming up with great innovative ad-ons accessories like GO! Cam, and Sony PSP 1-Seg digital TV Turner just to name some.

The above chart is accurate in Japan and I do believe it should not have much difference from that of the rest of the world chart. It is current as of May 2008. More here!

Which Portable is best for you? DS or PSP? Comment-reply.

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Samurai Showdown Anthology For PSP (late this year 2008)

Samurai Showdown Anthology, the collection of the Samurai Showdown franchise packed in a single game will be released later in this year (2008) for many video game consoles including our great PSP. My guess is late October, or early November, but I read somewhere it will be out in the 4^th quarter 2008. There will be 7 games included here: Samurai Showdown (original), SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS5 Especial Edition, and SS6.

Now, I will probably not buy this game, even though, I am a really a huge fan of all the Samurai Showdown series. Why? Because I do have my NEO GEO Emulator set up on my PSP, and I can play these games whenever I feel like it. See my post and video here!!

On the other hand I do recommend this game for fans that do not have Homebrew on their PSP. I can understand that Homebrew is not for everyone. The reason I think that way is because I know PSP game developers need to get paid too for their hard work too. Otherwise it would not be fair; thus the need for the UMD buyers. Hopefully that made sense. If not, then my English really needs work, as much my game addiction. Haha!! :D

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GO! Cam

PSP Go Cam turns the PSP into a digital camera. Yet another function for the PSP and one more reason the PSP is one unique do it all device. This is not new technology thou, it was released in Japan on 2006, with the name Chotto Shot (Quick Shot), and in Europe since May 2007. Rumors has it will be also be available in the U.S. Sometime this year 2008. That is to be announced.

The functions will have more features than just your typical digital camera. Not only will you be able to take pictures and record video, but also edit them, and with Wi-Fi, send saved files straight to the internet. With a 4GB memory card, you will have much space for all the pictures you want to take, and up to 2.5 hours of video, Isn’t that great!! I just hope Sony Entertainment of America would hurry up, and release this great invention for the PSP.

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PSP "Martial Arts: Capoeira" Soon To Be Released In The U.S.

Martial Arts: Capoeira Fighters is a soon to be expected game for the PSP and other consoles. As I was doing research on it, could not find a specific date it will be released, but resources claimed to be in February 2009.

This game of course falls in the fighting genre. I consider myself a fighting game player, even thou I am not too good as some guys, I have seen at the arcades (they beat me up :( ). I was searching for some pics of the game, but cannot be certain that these images are legit though; none of the gaming sites I visited would have a box-art with the PSP logo on it. Nevertheless, I have a hunch they are the real game shots here.

Martial Arts: Capoeira looks pretty good to me. The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this was Tekken fighters Christie Monteiro and Eddie Gordo. They have a capoeira style of fighting and it seems more like a dance than fighting, but very good artsy style nonetheless.

Well, I hope this game plays as good as it looks and we will see how great the game developers (Twelve Interactive) are. Yea, another thing “Twelve Interactive”, never heard of these guys before, have you? As long as the game is great, who cares!!

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Hot topic: PS3 Trophies

As from the the same Sony brand of the PSP. Here are the top "PS3 Trophies" posted on blogs I found browsing the web today:

1. PS3 trophies, in-game XMB due July 2

2. PS3 Trophies Not Retroactive

3. The PS3 Trophy sound and other 2.40 FAQs answered

4. PS3 trophy addicts can track their games at PS3Trophies.org

5. What Sound Should Winning A PS3 Trophy Make?

6. PS3 Firmware 2.40 Released; In-Game XMB, Trophies, & More!

7. [Update] PS3 Trophies will have sound effect

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My Top 7 PSP Accessories Essentials

UMD games, do not count as Accessories so I left them out in the list. The PSP battery usually comes together when buying the PSP and it is an Accessory I also left out on the list. The following list is what I consider very important to have for your PSP, and no PSP owner should be without.

1. PSP Battery Charger- It is not good if you can only use the PSP till your battery runs out which would probably be around 2 hours. This is very essential to the PSP system. Get It Here!

2. PSP Memory Stick- Be 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB, you can never have enough memory to store games, saves, videos, pics, and other stuff. This is a very essential accessory to the PSP too. Get It Here!

3. PSP Ear Phones- no sound for everyone, just for you. Get It Here!

4. PSP To PC Data Transfer Cable- need to transfer your mp3 files from your computer to your PSP; this is the way, but not limited to mp3 files. All kinds of files can be transferred to the PSP with this cable. I think videos (mp4) and pictures (jpegs and other formats), are the most common. Get It Here!

5. PSP Protection Case- the last thing you want to do is accidentally drop the PSP on the concrete floor without protection. It is not worth breaking it. The PSP is not a cheap toy. Being extra careful and protect it at all times can save you money! Get It Here!

6. PSP Screen Protection- This is good against scratches and some other elements that could damage the PSP screen. Keep it always protected and scratch free! Get It Here!

7. PSP Pandora Battery W/ Magic Memory Stick- So you wanted to install a new cool application on the PSP, so you transferred the file from your PC to the PSP. Running the application got your PSP all messed up and bricked (not working properly). Now what do you do? The Pandora Battery + Magic Memory Stick can unbrick 99% of all PSP versions and firmwares. I add this one just in case your PSP gets bricked! It’s good to be on the safe side. Get It Here!

These items are all important to me as a PSP owner, I numbered them 1 to 7, but they are not on any specific order. Please comment or suggest anything that might help the list, thanks.

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Do you want to watch TV on your PSP?

There are two ways that I found out you can watch TV from your PSP. One is with “Location Free Player” and two is with TVUPlayer on PSP. How do these work?

Location Free Player will act as a server. You need to buy this unit to hook it up to your home portal/router and cable. After that is done and ready to go, then you need to configure the setting on Location Free Player on your PSP, under Network menu. I think this is the best choice to watch TV anywhere you have your PSP, and have Wi-fi access.

For TVUPlayer to work on the PSP, you will need to install some software on your computer and one in your PSP with Homebrew enable. (Hacked PSP). You need a VLC Player, TVUPlayer computer application, and PMPVLC009 for the PSP. What this basically will do is stream TV channels from internet to your computer, and then stream from computer to PSP. Please Check Out This Site For More Detailed Explanation .

HOLD IT!!! this post is not yet over. I know another and more practical way to watch TV on the PSP. This way is by just adapting a TV Turner called: “Sony PSP 1-Seg digital TV Turner” (compatible with PSP Slim Only) One small thing though, these are only available in Japan as I hear, but can someone else who is not in Japan get it, even if its pirated? Maybe, Ha!

Hopefully Sony won’t leave the rest of the world behind, with this great gadget. It would be great if it was also launched in the United States too. I for one would buy this for my PSP without a second thought. Yet another function that would plus the PSP over any other handheld device in the world.

Comments? suggestions? welcome!! ^_^

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