Who's getting a PSP?

[LightPhoenix]

Right now, I don't think I'll be picking it up. Of course, the last handheld console I owned was the original GameBoy, so I guess that might say something right there.

Online play doesn't interest me at all, and never has with handhelds. Finding people to play with has always been a chore, and if I really want the multiplayer aspect, I'd rather hop on my computer or get a bunch of people over in front of a big-screen tv.

Playing music doesn't interest me at all either. I already have an mp3-cd player, and I really see no reason why I would need something with worse battery life to play music. Which the mp3 player probably does better anyway, being a dedicated device and all.

Movies... alright, this is kind of nifty, if it can play normal DVDs. I could definitely see being on a long bus/train/plane ride and watching a movie or two.

Battery life sucks, but on a long trip I really don't see why you can't just keep a couple extra rechargeable batteries in your briefcase/backpack/suitcase/purse/whatever. It's not optimal, but it certainly not a deal breaker, for me at least.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I'm thinking about it...but then again, I'm still happy with my Gameboy Colour(only got that because my old Gameboy's screen died). Tetris keeps me well entertained.

 

[Desdichado]

I've been following the PSP a bit with interest, but there are two things that stack up against it for me:

1. I'm a luddite for gaming consoles; my most "advanced" system in the house (not counting my son's GBA) is a Dreamcast still. I'm probably going to finally buy an Xbox in the next few months, and maybe a PS2 sometime after the PS3 comes out.
2. I like to play at home; the portable aspect of it does little for me. I have little occasion to take portable gaming systems with me and use them anywhere (although there are plenty of meetings here at work where I wish I could just bust one out) and if I'm playing at home, I have four TVs to choose from where I can hook it up and get a much better picture than the little screen.

As to batteries, I'm convinced that there is no reason why we couldn't have actually long-lasting batteries right now except that; where's the economic incentive to develop one? The guys to do it are the guys who stand to lose the least from the appearance of long-lasting batteries on the market.