Sony PSP Owners Club and Discussion

303-Acid · 1st April 2005, 3:05 AM

OK There's a few of us now that own PSP's or are getting them. So I thought I'd start a thread for the usual "Club" type discussion. So, feel free to post any useful links and news you have. Let us know what PSP, games and accessories you have.

Official Links:
Official Sony PSP Site - Australia
Australian Press release (pdf)
Official Sony PSP Site - USA
PSP Connect - Official video downloads
Official Sony PSP Site - Japan

Tunnelling software:
XLink Kai
XBConnect

News and Reviews
GameSpot PSP
IGN PSP
PSPWorld
PSP Vault

FAQ's/Cheats/Message Boards
GameFAQ's - PSP
Game on the Go - Australian HandHeld gaming

Other
PSP-Scene
PSP Video 9 - free PSP video conversion and management application
3GP converter - Video conversion software
PSP Linux Will it happen??
PSP Wiki

How-to's
DVD and video conversion guide
JAP software update 1.0 -> 1.5

303-Acid · 1st April 2005, 3:08 AM

PSP:

Nth American 'Value Pack' PSP1001

Games:

UMD Movies:

Spiderman 2

Accessories:

Koss KSC-35 Headphones.

Bring on Gran Turismo 4 Mobile and Grand Theft Auto!!!!

techo_freak · 1st April 2005, 9:11 AM

Good idea and thanks for creating the thread 303-Acid

I have got the Jap Value Pack and Ridge Racers, I have mainly been using the PSP as an MP3 player (figures?).

Just waiting for some good games to come out...

Has anyone noticed the UMD Movies at amazon.ca ?? Looks like they are going to sell for CAD $16~$17, which is much more reasonable than Lik Sang @ USD$50. I can't view the US ones on my unit though..

but DVD can put to Memory Stick

with serious compression, although MPEG4 looks like an efficient algorithm.

Thraxeh · 1st April 2005, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techo_freak

I have mainly been using the PSP as an MP3 player (figures?).

how goes the battery life when playing mp3s ?

techo_freak · 1st April 2005, 11:08 AM

Umm, good question, so far this week I have used the PSP to listen to mp3s for about 2~2.5 hours (over 4 or 5 sessions) and the system says the battery is around 50%. I turn the screen off, put the unit on 'hold' and use the remote for all functions.

I have also had the unit connected to the PC to transer mp3s and video, plus deleting files etc etc.

When playing games, the battery life seems better, I have had a couple of good stretches of say 2~3 hours playing Ridge Racers and the battery rarely goes under half over this playing time period.

The rechargeable battery makes up for a **shortish** battery life. I also think if you use it constantly the battery life is much better than in small blocks, like I usually do.

proffesso · 4th April 2005, 3:47 AM

I have Jap value kit + Ridge Racers as well (we should all have a wireless race :P)

got tons of time out of it (I play in stints, not 4 hour sessions) couple of 512mb cards...duo's are great cos you can chuck em in your wallet no sweat.

what are you using to convert your videos? apparently 480x276 does not play from the memory card (at the moment) thats only UMD resolution.

ive tried a few converters, my favorite is PSP Video 9...

next on my list -

GT4 Psp
Wipeout Pure
Luminare (or whatever its called)
Tales of Phantasia...saw this playing on a demo unit...looked great

techo_freak · 4th April 2005, 7:44 AM

For video conversion I am using the Sony program, is it converter 2?? that seems to be OK, I am not sure what res the video comes out at, I'll have to convert a DVD at some point soon to see how good that is.

!JonZap! · 4th April 2005, 10:08 AM

I've got a Jap PSP Value Pack
Ridge Ragers
Need for Speed Underground: Rivals
3x 256mb duo purchased of ebay for $38ea
Hori Screen Protector, its clear as

im still figuring out how to connect a game to kais xlink program becuase i find the PSP in the program when a click network update and also when i click test connection through infrasturcture mode, but never in the game it connects.

VTi-RT · 4th April 2005, 7:42 PM

Must all video's be converted to the sony spec?

Or can the PSP play DivX and Mpeg4 files straight?

Onyx · 4th April 2005, 7:54 PM

Cool, another OCAU sub-club. Sign me up.

I got the PSP-1000 (Jap version; as I deduce the PSP-1001 is the US ver).
Came with ver 1.5 firmware - I don't know if the vendor I bought it from updated it if it came from the factory like that.

Ridge Racer - Region 1 (US).

I can only get my hands on a 256Mb mem stick, as my place of work only has those in stock. (Damn you other people buying stuff off us!)

I've been successful in converting short music vids from AVI to MP4 using 3GP, so now I'll look into heavily compressing big files to try and fit maybe an episode of The Simpson or something onto the 256Mb stick.

My next purchase probably sooner rather than later would be a screen protector - maybe not just for the screen but the entire front side, as I find the clear finish tends to attract fingerprints.

Thraxeh · 4th April 2005, 9:56 PM

theres already 3rd party external battery packs. they would great for plane trips

proffesso · 4th April 2005, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onyx

I've been successful in converting short music vids from AVI to MP4 using 3GP, so now I'll look into heavily compressing big files to try and fit maybe an episode of The Simpson or something onto the 256Mb stick.

remember that the screen res is only 480x276, and you cant encode to that res anyway (PSP doesnt recognise it) usually 320x240 or 416x208. so off the bat you will save space just in resolution, another thing is stuff like anime compresses really well, you can get an hour out of 256mb without trying.

Beaner · 6th April 2005, 5:12 PM

Guys wheres the best place to import them from the states

kurwa · 6th April 2005, 6:34 PM

So whats the actual ETA on GT4 Mobile?

zhenjie · 6th April 2005, 8:20 PM

I've got a Jap PSP Value Pack
Vampire Chronicles (Why oh WHY did I get this game)
Ridge Ragers
+ Generic HK Screen protector thats doing its up

I haven't touched the PSP for a few weeks already, might try these programs and mods listed in this thread

1st April 2005, 3:05 AM	#1
303-Acid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Beaumaris, Vic Posts: 1,744	Sony PSP Owners Club and Discussion OK There's a few of us now that own PSP's or are getting them. So I thought I'd start a thread for the usual "Club" type discussion. So, feel free to post any useful links and news you have. Let us know what PSP, games and accessories you have. Official Links: Official Sony PSP Site - Australia Australian Press release (pdf) Official Sony PSP Site - USA PSP Connect - Official video downloads Official Sony PSP Site - Japan Tunnelling software: XLink Kai XBConnect News and Reviews GameSpot PSP IGN PSP PSPWorld PSP Vault FAQ's/Cheats/Message Boards GameFAQ's - PSP Game on the Go - Australian HandHeld gaming Other PSP-Scene PSP Video 9 - free PSP video conversion and management application 3GP converter - Video conversion software PSP Linux Will it happen?? PSP Wiki How-to's DVD and video conversion guide JAP software update 1.0 -> 1.5 __________________ Laptop: Dell Studio XPS 13 [Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 2.66GHz \| 4GB RAM \| 120GB SSD \| NVIDIA Hybrid SLI \| Windows 8 Pro] PC: [Intel Core Quad Q9550 @ 3.2GHz \| 8GB DDR2-1066 RAM \| MSI P45 Neo2 \| 120GB Sandisk Extreme SSD \| 2x HD6850 Crossfire \| Asus Xonar D1 \| Windows 8 Pro] Last edited by 303-Acid; 28th April 2005 at 2:16 AM. Reason: Australian site added

1st April 2005, 3:08 AM	#2
303-Acid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Beaumaris, Vic Posts: 1,744	PSP: Nth American 'Value Pack' PSP1001 Games: WipEout Pure Untold Legends Ridge Racer UMD Movies: Spiderman 2 Accessories: Koss KSC-35 Headphones. Bring on Gran Turismo 4 Mobile and Grand Theft Auto!!!! __________________ Laptop: Dell Studio XPS 13 [Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 2.66GHz \| 4GB RAM \| 120GB SSD \| NVIDIA Hybrid SLI \| Windows 8 Pro] PC: [Intel Core Quad Q9550 @ 3.2GHz \| 8GB DDR2-1066 RAM \| MSI P45 Neo2 \| 120GB Sandisk Extreme SSD \| 2x HD6850 Crossfire \| Asus Xonar D1 \| Windows 8 Pro] Last edited by 303-Acid; 8th April 2005 at 1:18 AM. Reason: new games and formatting

1st April 2005, 9:11 AM	#3
techo_freak Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 185	Good idea and thanks for creating the thread 303-Acid I have got the Jap Value Pack and Ridge Racers, I have mainly been using the PSP as an MP3 player (figures?). Just waiting for some good games to come out... Has anyone noticed the UMD Movies at amazon.ca ?? Looks like they are going to sell for CAD $16~$17, which is much more reasonable than Lik Sang @ USD$50. I can't view the US ones on my unit though.. but DVD can put to Memory Stick with serious compression, although MPEG4 looks like an efficient algorithm. __________________ Gone for good this time... Last edited by techo_freak; 1st April 2005 at 9:12 AM.

1st April 2005, 11:08 AM	#5
techo_freak Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 185	Umm, good question, so far this week I have used the PSP to listen to mp3s for about 2~2.5 hours (over 4 or 5 sessions) and the system says the battery is around 50%. I turn the screen off, put the unit on 'hold' and use the remote for all functions. I have also had the unit connected to the PC to transer mp3s and video, plus deleting files etc etc. When playing games, the battery life seems better, I have had a couple of good stretches of say 2~3 hours playing Ridge Racers and the battery rarely goes under half over this playing time period. The rechargeable battery makes up for a shortish battery life. I also think if you use it constantly the battery life is much better than in small blocks, like I usually do. __________________ Gone for good this time...

4th April 2005, 3:47 AM	#6
proffesso Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Watsonia, Melbourne Posts: 8,642	I have Jap value kit + Ridge Racers as well (we should all have a wireless race :P) got tons of time out of it (I play in stints, not 4 hour sessions) couple of 512mb cards...duo's are great cos you can chuck em in your wallet no sweat. what are you using to convert your videos? apparently 480x276 does not play from the memory card (at the moment) thats only UMD resolution. ive tried a few converters, my favorite is PSP Video 9... next on my list - GT4 Psp Wipeout Pure Luminare (or whatever its called) Tales of Phantasia...saw this playing on a demo unit...looked great __________________ If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence you ever tried.

4th April 2005, 7:44 AM	#7
techo_freak Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 185	For video conversion I am using the Sony program, is it converter 2?? that seems to be OK, I am not sure what res the video comes out at, I'll have to convert a DVD at some point soon to see how good that is. __________________ Gone for good this time...

4th April 2005, 10:08 AM	#8
!JonZap! Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: enruobleM Posts: 1,574	I've got a Jap PSP Value Pack Ridge Ragers Need for Speed Underground: Rivals 3x 256mb duo purchased of ebay for $38ea Hori Screen Protector, its clear as im still figuring out how to connect a game to kais xlink program becuase i find the PSP in the program when a click network update and also when i click test connection through infrasturcture mode, but never in the game it connects. __________________ Past Trades: Daz_07, Tangled Rose, EyesOnMei, Iceazn, The_pimpmister, Heckler, kevinss, Argus, Pc Case Gear, Pc Range, justakid, Chimp, Tangcla, Mr_Caesar, PlusCorp, Tropid, Mappo, Juvenile, Dogga, Fatall, fxr91, aZn, Kedz-Tafe, petal666, arasta, joyufat, HeadKicker, Entity, empacitator, nievac, Johnny_Walker, leith, Wolfy, caironet16, Leedso, Mykal, yoink, cybermatic, Evilhomer, WackyWheelz, RavenKittie, Serpico, Thomas887, themickman007, wenseang, TheImp, dred0r, dainese, noddy, Gristy $10552

4th April 2005, 7:42 PM	#9
VTi-RT Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 769	Must all video's be converted to the sony spec? Or can the PSP play DivX and Mpeg4 files straight?

4th April 2005, 7:54 PM	#10
Onyx Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NSW Posts: 4,264	Cool, another OCAU sub-club. Sign me up. I got the PSP-1000 (Jap version; as I deduce the PSP-1001 is the US ver). Came with ver 1.5 firmware - I don't know if the vendor I bought it from updated it if it came from the factory like that. Ridge Racer - Region 1 (US). I can only get my hands on a 256Mb mem stick, as my place of work only has those in stock. (Damn you other people buying stuff off us!) I've been successful in converting short music vids from AVI to MP4 using 3GP, so now I'll look into heavily compressing big files to try and fit maybe an episode of The Simpson or something onto the 256Mb stick. My next purchase probably sooner rather than later would be a screen protector - maybe not just for the screen but the entire front side, as I find the clear finish tends to attract fingerprints. __________________ Q9300@3.0Ghz, Asus P5Q-E, Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066 4GB, Gigabyte GTX560Ti, 2xWD 500GB RAID-0, WD1002FAEX 1TB Caviar Black, WD20EARS 2TB Caviar Green, Seasonic S12+ 550W PSU in CM 690-II Case. Dell E248WFP 24" monitor. MBP 13" C2D 2.4G/4GB/250GB.

4th April 2005, 9:56 PM	#11
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,134	theres already 3rd party external battery packs. they would great for plane trips

6th April 2005, 5:12 PM	#13
Beaner Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 724	Guys wheres the best place to import them from the states __________________ Successful OCAU trades with over 150 members

6th April 2005, 6:34 PM	#14
kurwa Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 594	So whats the actual ETA on GT4 Mobile?

6th April 2005, 8:20 PM	#15
zhenjie Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Templestowe, CBD, Victoria Posts: 1,002	I've got a Jap PSP Value Pack Vampire Chronicles (Why oh WHY did I get this game) Ridge Ragers + Generic HK Screen protector thats doing its up I haven't touched the PSP for a few weeks already, might try these programs and mods listed in this thread