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should i snag a PSP?
sdedalus83:
FYI - scanlines and interlacing look a lot worse in pictures than they do when you're actually looking at the screen.
tomoya-kun:
--- Quote from: sdedalus83 on September 22, 2010, 10:50:06 PM ---FYI - scanlines and interlacing look a lot worse in pictures than they do when you're actually looking at the screen.
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The pics are zoomed up and exaggerate the issue a bit yes, but the issue exists none the less. I hope Sony fixes it in some way.
kenshin-dono:
tnx for the memory card info. So can i use any brand memory stick pro duo? or does it have to be a Sony one? because that link shows off brands.
Im really at a loss about this scanline issue. Most of you are confirming that its there, but some are saying the pics look exaggerated.. how exaggerated? Is it really something i would notice if im just playing with the game at a regular distance in my lap? I definitely notice scan lines when playing.. say Suikoden on my 32" trinitron on the PS1 with s-video. Im about 4 or 5 feet away from that. I would guess the PSP would be.. what about 2 1/2 - 3 feet from my face?
The bottom line is i really would rather not try to hunt down a psp 2000 if i dont have to but if this scanline issue is gonna make all my 2d games look horrible i may be better off doing just that. I'll ask again if anyone knows any games where it would really stand out that i may be able to get them to pop in at gamestop. Hell i wish Costco carried these. I think you can return anything there if you dont like it. I buy a psp 3000 anywhere else and dont like it and im boned. I really need some opinions here
*sigh* anyway thats a big issue but ive been getting info on a few forums and doing some research on games, so here we go, onto the games! Ive got a list here of what i want to get. Please help me lock in which ones are winners and which should go on the back burner or get dropped
Ive sort of organized them by:
High desire: I think these look cool, but could use some feedback on them and told if some are way off base or definatly belong there. ive added notes for the ones i was really unsure of
Medium desire: need feedback on most of these if they belong there or higher or lower on the list
low desire: are these maybe worth a look? definitely need feedback on these if theyre worth it at all.
This is a rough organization of them If you guys see any listed here that should get bumped up a notch or down let me know. Also, anything ive missed pleasedont hesitate to suggest more and what level it should be on
I also need to know what games have limited edition versions. The only one im sure of is Lunar.. does Valkyire profile or any others listed here have limited editions i should try to hunt down? hopefully someone knows. so heres the list
High desire:
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony (pretty sure theres a special edition of this one, right?)
Knights in the Nightmare - remake of a DS game that got good reviews. anyone played this? plus i think you get a free copy of Yggdra union if you preorder or something. I actually dont know if its good the DS version just got good scores
legend of heroes
legend of heroes II
legend of heroes III
PoPoLoCrois - unique looking..got good reviews; is it good?
Final fantasy Tactics- The war of the Lions - one of the best rpg stories out there, yay. Is there a limited edition? i mostly see the greatest hits out there
Tales of the world - A tales game, yay
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - Is there a special edition?
Crimsongem Saga (Astonishia Story 2 i think?) - I hear this is fun.. does it belong up here?
Dissidia Final Fantasy - looked kinda dumb to me but people rave about it
Final Fantasy VII - Crisis Core -same as above
Star Ocean: The First Departure - was there a limited edition for this?
Ys Seven - is this awesome? i think i heard of a limited edition for this one
Medium desire:
Tales of eternia.. any changes? is it even available? I dont see it available here but i see an English version. Maybe thats the European version? If so will that play fine in a US psp? I think someone mentioned you can play any regions game on a US psp, right?
Hexyz Force - Looks kinda interesting but dont see much info on it.. is it any good?
Half minute hero
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero
Disgaea afternoon of darkness - This i need feeback on for sure: is it worth it if i have the original?
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days -same question
Final fantasy I -confused.. some places have it listed as Final fantasy others FF anniversary edition. whats the diff? is there a limited edition, and is it called the anniversary edition?
Final fantasy II - same question as above
Breath of Fire III - any updates at all i think someone mentioned this was a straight port?
Star Ocean: The Second Evolution - any updates at all? or limited edition?
Generations of Chaos - i hear this is horribly convoluted but kinda fun once you get used to it. Should it be here or does it kinda suck?
Generation of Chaos Aedis Eclipse - same as above
Astonishia Story -heard it sucks but 2nd ones good? Is this one worth a look at all?
Kingdom of paradise - good reviews but looks generic
Wild ARMs xF - Crossfire - i like wild arms but this got mediocre reviews. Wild arms 5 wasn't taht good IMO. the gameplay was ok but storry was terrible
Disgaea Infinite - what is this? a graphic novel game?
Low desire::
Brave Story: New Traveler - an older one but got pretty good reviews.. is it worth a look? should it be higher on the list?
Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone -GBA remake i think.. maybe i should just get that version if i get a DS? mediocre review. plus i think theres a preorder bonus of this with Knights in nightmares
Dragoneer's Aria - bad reviews
Riviera: The Promised Land - DS remake i think
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure - rated high but looks way cutesey and weird
spectral souls
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona - this is the only remake i DONT own. but am working on getting a copy of
Valhalla Knights - sub par reviews
Valhalla Knights 2 -same as above
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles - not sure what this is i gotta look into it.. is it a remake of symphony of the night or somethign different?
oh and 1 non rpg:
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble
theres the list.. heres a couple extra bits and ends:
Due out soon and looks neat:
Z.H.P.
ClaDun this is an rpg!
anyone heard good things about those 2?
I also had some games that i really want and saw previews for but very little info.. are these games only avalible in japan?:
Tales of destiny 2
Tales of Phantasia - Full Voice Edition
Tales of Rebirth
Princess Crown
and Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou was mentioned by someone and looks AWESOME. is there ANY hope of that coming stateside?
there we have it. Hopefully i can get some advice on where these games should be on the list, and which ones really stand out. Or maybe some other good sugestions. I really would like to know what games have a special edition as well, if anyone knows. I apreaciate the help so far guys. Im almost there. After i get some feedback and lock this in i'll know which ones i'll be picking up sooner rather than later
Temuthril:
--- Quote from: kenshin-dono on September 23, 2010, 07:53:19 AM ---tnx for the memory card info. So can i use any brand memory stick pro duo? or does it have to be a Sony one? because that link shows off brands.
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Sandisk are supposedly faster and cheaper than Sony sticks.
--- Quote ---Knights in the Nightmare - remake of a DS game that got good reviews. anyone played this? plus i think you get a free copy of Yggdra union if you preorder or something. I actually dont know if its good the DS version just got good scores
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I've played the DS version, it's pretty fun. Good value too since you're getting Yggdra as well.
--- Quote ---Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - Is there a special edition?
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No, as far as I know.
--- Quote ---Ys Seven - is this awesome? i think i heard of a limited edition for this one
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Yes, there is.
--- Quote ---Tales of eternia.. any changes? is it even available? I dont see it available here but i see an English version. Maybe thats the European version? If so will that play fine in a US psp? I think someone mentioned you can play any regions game on a US psp, right?
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Yes, PSP is region free (except for a single game, Battle Zone or something).
--- Quote ---Disgaea Infinite - what is this? a graphic novel game?
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A visual novel, yes.
--- Quote ---Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone -GBA remake i think.. maybe i should just get that version if i get a DS? mediocre review. plus i think theres a preorder bonus of this with Knights in nightmares
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The PSP version is supposedly the best one.
--- Quote ---Riviera: The Promised Land - DS remake i think
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GBA remake, but same situation as above as far as I know.
--- Quote ---Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles - not sure what this is i gotta look into it.. is it a remake of symphony of the night or somethign different?
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Remake of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. You can unlock Symphony of the Night (with new english voice acting and dual audio) and the original Rondo of Blood in it.
--- Quote ---I also had some games that i really want and saw previews for but very little info.. are these games only avalible in japan?:
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GameFAQs is a pretty good source for release info.
kenshin-dono:
tnx Tem. So sounds like i can use any brand then without problems? Very sweet that psp games are region free.. question though. Will they still be able to output to the TV even if its a European or Japanese game?
since it sounds like Knights in the Nightmare is a pretty good game i was wondering if anyone knew if you only get the bonus game as a preorder or if its included with every copy. Id rather wait instead of preordering now since i wont be getting the system untill about november
So does anyone know if anything other than Y's 7 and Lunar have a special edition? Those are the ones i should prioritize in getting. I was also wondering if anyone could chime in on the order of some of theese. Especially if the ones in the low desire section are even worth it or if some of them are stinkers and should be avoided
Im still really concerneda bout the interlacing issues on this. I gotta try to test it out in a store if at all possible. I also heard the colors are screwed up in a some older games because of the wide color space option the system now uses. I've seen that option on a lot of TV's and it works great for a lot of stuff. But makes some stuff look unatural. It seems this is the same case with the psp as seen by the MGS picture here:
http://gear.ign.com/articles/923/923225p1.html
Is there an option in the menu to turn the wide color space option OFF? I would really hope so. Ive never seen a TV that has that on all the time by default. Brighter colors can pop more and look better on a lot of 2d material, but they tend to be way less accurate.
oh and i stumbled across a few other games:
YS I&II chronicles
YS: the oath in Felghana
Adventures to Go!
and not rpgs but Patapon and Locoroco looked kinda fun and cheap. And i was wondering if MGS peacewalker is any good. Those were just about the only non rpg ones i was eyeballing
i also saw a preview for Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. Any idea if thats coming to the US?
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