OK, I already owned a PSP, and I had an 8 gig memory card to boot, so I could have done exactly what this system can do. Honestly, when this system came out, I was pissed off at the all download format. This eliminates me being able to trade in old games, or buy used ones? What a horrible idea? But then, the more reviews I read the more interesting this system became to me. Basically, I traded in my system (which had a few dead pixels and a really loud drive) and all of my umd's for roughly the cost of the system. I had to pay tax. Oh well. Here is what I have noticed that is different.
1) the screen on the go is definitely smaller, and I who work in television notice this, it is smaller, but it is definitely sharper.
Advantage: PSP 2000
2) The price of downloads is definitely higher than buying a copy used.
Advantage: PSP 2000
3) You CANNOT change the battery, but on average I get more power out of a single charge than did with either of my 2000 batteries. I don't like that I cannot change batteries, but without all the loading, I can play longer on a charge.
Advantage: Tie
4) Overall, the go system is smaller and easier to port around.
Advantage: Go
5) The buttons on the go were funky at first, but I have really come to appreciate the feel of them. I am not as crazy about the bumpers, but as a whole, the location and feel are better.
Advantage: Go
6) To put the system in sleep mode, I can do it the old way by quick sliding the power switch, OR I can add the option to put it to sleep by closing it, which I do.
Advantage: Go
7) I can easily pause a game and shut the system completely down. EVERY game has this option because it is part of the hardware. I feel this can and is a system software, and the older PSP's should get this eventually.
Advantage: Go, for now. Tie if the 2000 ever got this
8) I no longer have to carry around UMD's. I used to have 2 cases in my bag, one for the system, and one for extra umd's.
Advantage: Go
9) Location of volume, screen brightness and equalizer moved to the top of the system, home button on the top panel. This gets ultra annoying when shutting the system down. I have lowered the volume all the way several times or change the equalizer. Not easy to access when screen is up.
Advantage: PSP 2000
10) No UMD Drive, means I don't have to hear the damn thing spinning all the time. Also, loading seems to have been improved, but this should be obvious since you don't need to access a disc.
Advantage: Go
11) The downloadable library online does not have all the games I want. When I traded them in, there were only 4 games I didnt want to lose. I got 3 of them from downloads, I cannot get the 4th. *(Exit)
Advantage: PSP 2000
12) You can link Bluetooth devices, including a PS3 controller to this.
Advantage: Go, but then again, if I am at home, I will play my ps3, not my PSP Go
Well, I made this review long enough, so I will stop with points, but alas I am happy with my upgrade. I am upset that none of my old accessories will work for this system, Sony has a wonderful reputation for not adding backwards compatability, but then again I can understand why. The Go is not only a cosmetic upgrade, but an electronic one as well. One that has different power requirements. I still support my local game stores as well, by going in to buy network cards for game downloads, and I like it that way.
Let's be honest, the gaming industry hates trading and selling. Sony is only the first company to dive into download only format. The other companies will follow suit eventually, make no mistake about it.
The pro's and con's are quite the list, and overall it comes down to personal preference. I like that I dont have to carry so much stuff with me now, but I don't like not being able to sell my games. Which is more important to you is up to you to decide.
In the end, the goal is to have fun. the PSP 3000 (yes, I had a 2000 not made anymore) is definitely a worthwhile machine. I liked my 2000, but I plan on using this for all my media, including my mp3 player.
Good luck!
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