Sunday, March 20, 2005
To PSP or not to PSP
It's March 20th. Four days before the release of the PSP, and roughly ten and a quarter months since they announced it. I've seen it, I've played it, I'd read thousands upon thousands of words on it. So why in the hell can't I decide whether I want one or not? Well, let me rephrase that. I DO want one. Like a snake-bitten man wants the antidote. It would no doubt fill one of the many holes in my soul that are only appeased by shiny, well-designed apparatus.
For me, buying a PSP now equates to buying a Lamborghini to tool around a dirt road in. Sure, I'd still be fucking psyched that I owned a Lamborghini, and no doubt appreciate the comfortable seat and quality sound system. On the other hand, I wouldn't be using it for it's main purpose, nevermind to it's full extent; I'd get enough use out of it to enjoy it, but there would certainly be things I would be better off doing with my time and money. The problem is this: I've sat in the driver's seat, I've seen what this thing has to offer. And it's so cool and so intriguing that it's hard not to want one even if I don't really need it.
It's a very, very impressive system, and most of the games I've played so far and seen in person have been great. The multimedia playback abilities actually seem like they're going to be worth checking out too, which I'd have to invest in a large memory stick for. And I'd buy a warranty. And a screen protector. And a bunch of other random little crap to enhance my experience. The value pack is certainly value-packed, and more than enough for the average PSP investor, but I couldn't stand the idea of not getting the most for my money. And I wouldn't take it out of my house, which kind of defeats the entire purpose; when I'm not at home I'm either in my car or at my destination, which usually doesn't allow for antisocial videogame playing. So, it's a serious investment of my gaming dollar, even if it's mostly in built-up credit. And the Xenon comes out this fall (for all intents and planning purposes), nevermind the fact that I'm buying two games next week (God of War and Timesplitters: Future Perfect), at least two next month (Psychonauts and Jade Empire), etc. etc. So, I'll have those to play, and a half dozen other games to finish (guess which Sony fan owns MGS3 but hasn't gotten to it yet - just guess).
My point is, it's mere days away and I couldn't be more undecided. I was all set not to get one until I saw her again yesterday, and experienced the beauty of Wipeout Pure and Twisted Metal: Head On. It's just so damn tempting, and I'm easily tempted. And I know that it's now or never, because by the time the price drops Xenon will be out and my attention will be elsewhere. Maybe it all depends on how awesome God of War and Timesplitters are; if they can't get my attention away from this thing, I just may be introducing the world to a shiny new baby later this week.
For me, buying a PSP now equates to buying a Lamborghini to tool around a dirt road in. Sure, I'd still be fucking psyched that I owned a Lamborghini, and no doubt appreciate the comfortable seat and quality sound system. On the other hand, I wouldn't be using it for it's main purpose, nevermind to it's full extent; I'd get enough use out of it to enjoy it, but there would certainly be things I would be better off doing with my time and money. The problem is this: I've sat in the driver's seat, I've seen what this thing has to offer. And it's so cool and so intriguing that it's hard not to want one even if I don't really need it.
It's a very, very impressive system, and most of the games I've played so far and seen in person have been great. The multimedia playback abilities actually seem like they're going to be worth checking out too, which I'd have to invest in a large memory stick for. And I'd buy a warranty. And a screen protector. And a bunch of other random little crap to enhance my experience. The value pack is certainly value-packed, and more than enough for the average PSP investor, but I couldn't stand the idea of not getting the most for my money. And I wouldn't take it out of my house, which kind of defeats the entire purpose; when I'm not at home I'm either in my car or at my destination, which usually doesn't allow for antisocial videogame playing. So, it's a serious investment of my gaming dollar, even if it's mostly in built-up credit. And the Xenon comes out this fall (for all intents and planning purposes), nevermind the fact that I'm buying two games next week (God of War and Timesplitters: Future Perfect), at least two next month (Psychonauts and Jade Empire), etc. etc. So, I'll have those to play, and a half dozen other games to finish (guess which Sony fan owns MGS3 but hasn't gotten to it yet - just guess).
My point is, it's mere days away and I couldn't be more undecided. I was all set not to get one until I saw her again yesterday, and experienced the beauty of Wipeout Pure and Twisted Metal: Head On. It's just so damn tempting, and I'm easily tempted. And I know that it's now or never, because by the time the price drops Xenon will be out and my attention will be elsewhere. Maybe it all depends on how awesome God of War and Timesplitters are; if they can't get my attention away from this thing, I just may be introducing the world to a shiny new baby later this week.
// posted by Nick @ 1:30 AM 
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