New Sony PSP GO (N1000) - Review

The introduction of the next gen iPod's  and the DSI, Meant that almost everybody had stopped talking and even thinking about Sony's handheld..... Until now!

The first thing you notice is the slide out D-pad, which gives the face a cleaner more attractive appeal. Does this make the screen any bigger .. Sadly no, it has actually shrunk to 3.8inch. That's not the only thing to go, UMD drive has been taken out in favour of 16GB of storage and an expansion slot to allow for a further 8 GB.

The reason Sony decided to ditch the UMD was to promote the use of its online download store which it is hoping will rival the likes of Apples store. Being able to download games and other apps will be a piece of cake due to is wi-fi capability, but it doesn't stop there. The 'GO' lets you make skype calls, connect to other psp's for a head to head battle, and bluetooth allows headset's to be used for skype.

So anything else that's going to make you buy one straight away..? Well not really, no hardware tweeks to increase performance, screen res or battery life. That said it's a joy to access your games, music and films, so much so your Aunt Martha could do it.

Geek Bit

Processor 133MHz with 64MB RAM
Storage 16GB plus Memory Stick Micro (M2) up to 8GB
Battery 4-6Hours
Size 128x69x16.6mm
Screen 3.8 Inch, 480x272Pixels
Connectivity 801.11b Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB

 

Being released in the UK in Autumn is it going to be worth it? To be honest if your a die hard PSP fan and avid user, I would say wait. Main reason is your gonna have a ton of games and films that wont be compatable with the new one, and were still waiting on Sony's solution to this. A smaller screen and slightly fiddly shoulder buttons when the screen is up all need getting used too. That said the fact it stores everything on it so you dont have to carry extra discs etc, is a huge plus, and being able to download the newest game from the comfort of your own bedroom is very appealing. 

A good addition to the market, but its one that is so diluted with choice at the moment, they really have to produce something very special to boost its sales.

Wait to see what christmas rush (or not)  does to the price, then decide!