PSP Collecting - Hidden Gems

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I don't actually love EVERY console I own, believe it or not. There are a few really old ones that I'm kinda 'meh' on... and not every Nintendo console is my favorite either. But if I take the time to make a series of videos on a console...then you know I like it a lot :)

[@arfuiri1797]

New suscriber

[@JelloFluoride]

Psp was a really banger. New Maiden album next month! 🤘

[@bobasquid3339]

PSP is seriously underrated. So many good games. I'm glad I never stop collecting games for it.

[@hellsgameroom3560]

Boba Squid plus i love those litte movie disk

[@Pumpkin-Link]

i wish i coud afford a real umd collection on my shelf, currently i'm just collecting ISOs on my computer hard drive :'(

[@bobasquid3339]

Denis Franco It's all good! Whatever works for you man! I got started early with psp so it just sort of happened and it was an awesome system. 3000 model is your best bet tho, if ever plan to get one.

[@Pumpkin-Link]

Boba Squid I bought a used 3000 last week, it came with a memory stick/sd card adapter and an 8gb sd, the screen is awesome. And the stereo speakers are very great, you can clearly hear the left/right sounds separately, something i didnt get much with my Xperia Play, although I think its something more with the way the games are developed, and not the speakers themselves. I'm currently playing the Dept Heaven series starting from Riviera, Breath of Fire 3 and Blaz Blue CS2

[@bobasquid3339]

Denis Franco Nice score! Breath of Fire, is that the JP version or download from PSN , PS1 version? The nostalgia is strong with PSP for sure! Cya!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

As convenient as downloads can be, as a Collector I much prefer to own the physical game. I like manuals, real discs and box art...and I know I'll be able to get the game to run in 5, 10 or 15 years.

[@figo1699]

I am finally diving into the PSP gaming, and I didn't expect to see Valkyrie Profile as a hidden gem, since it's so good! Played a little on PS1, and made a full playthrough on DS' VP - Covenant of the Plume, which is also a great game.

[@Darian-mk1bw]

Psp still has tons of 5-10 dollar games in 2020. Glad im starting to collect for it

[@Fast_Travel_Gamer]

I just bought a PSP 3000 two days ago from my local retro game store and then went back yesterday to pick up their copy of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. It set me back a decent amount, but was well worth it to get back into the PSP ecosystem. I've had two PSP systems in years past but never actually got into the library as I was pretty young and not "in the know" when it came to the widespread libraries of games. Now that I am older and have done the research on which games are out there for it, I am happily beginning the PSP game collection to go along with the rest of the PlayStation family! So many RPGs!

[@morsecode980]

Same here. I wish I was older when I had a PSP back in the day and actually understood how everything worked. This thing was a beast when it was still supported. I’d love to be able to still use the store and play multiplayer

[@MocnyBrowarek]

Every time Japanese people make game/anime based on the real history and they're confirming it's based on the real history... you will kill/see character killing dragons, monsters, wevewolfs, giant crabs... oO

[@jaypostromboli-jpgamertv-457]

Key word being BASED.

[@GoldGloves210]

Your voice overs are key MJR, they make these videos very likable, listenable, and informative! Thank you for your painstaking time in doing all of these footage captures and video work to make this episode. Just now collecting for the PSP as found one in a Garage Sale in my last pickup video, awesome system... Thanks for the heads up! -MGTX

[@SonicBroomHead]

I've been collecting for the PSP for a while now and have ALL of these based on your opinion. Would LOVE to see a part 2 to this.

[@solidkwon]

I loooooved Jeanne D'arc. I just found it so charming. and its twist on history was pretty awesome.

[@koopaslayer7598]

I just started recollecting for the psp great video I want every game on this list lol

[@DrZafi8v]

I love your hidden gem videos. I love the odd, fantastic games that weren't (or aren't) mainstream. You've given me so many games to add to my "to play" list.

[@ClovissenpaiDotR]

Your videos are so damn helpful, I can't help but love and respect you

[@khhnator]

out run is one of those games who begs to be played with a custom firmware so you can set the cpu to run at full speed and greatly increase the fps

[@KarimJovianVlogs]

You gotta make one for the ps vita. A lot of great gems on that. Some are downloable only though :/

[@andrewwebsterphillips]

AreWeKuKuNow I think he should as well, but perhaps in a few years when the system has reached the end of its life cycle. Best time for a hidden gem video.

[@dynatwenty]

+Andrew Phillips so its time now, i guess :/

[@TheGeneticsEnigma]

+dynatwenty Bull, the Vita has 30-something titles coming out in 2016.

[@JDUU2K]

+Simon yeah but those are mostly indie games, the ps vita is no longer supported with 1st party games like uncharted and stuff like that

[@TheGeneticsEnigma]

***** There are quite a few Japanese games being localized for it, there's more than just indies. I'm looking forward to 'Worlds of Final Fantasy'.

[@jasonlashman3507]

Metal J.,its funny dude,these are like all the titles i own for psp already plus capcom classics (like of course. Lol) i appreciate your taste in vids and music. Keep up the great work. Thanks

[@MegaManNeo]

Amazing video, there. Also it's true, collecting PSP games now is probably the safest way one could expend his library. That said, I hope most of these games are available in Europe too, cuz' paying customs is pretty annoying over here. For sure there's Crush but can't tell for the others.

[@smokinbull123]

This guy has almost 50,000 subs, over 50,000 views on this video and over 1,000, he has a lot of success and is definitely deserving.

[@EposVox]

Thanks for tweeting this out!

[@supersurge2863]

EposVox hey :)

[@supersurge2863]

EposVox hey :)

[@hard4games]

Great reviews! I may have to bite the bullet and get a PSP. I've been waiting for exactly this moment you mentioned where it's no longer modern yet pre-retro.

[@kbzonmarko]

Heavy metal & games....subscribed \m/

[@Dylawr3nc3]

These hidden gems videos are the reason I subscribed! keep it up man!

[@cooppp]

Please just make a video about Brave Story New Traveler. No one ever mentions it and yet it's probably the best traditional RPG on the PSP.

[@Radiogosha]

The great thing about PSP games is that barely anyone collects them, so you can usually find the lower print run stuff for cheap if you look around still. Will probably change in a few years though once Gamestop stops carrying the stuff.

[@nintenjoel]

Great vid again, PSP is something i just recently got into, great games!

[@TheStickdude23]

something about this video made me realize just how much effort and production value you put in your videos, great job!

[@pennypeach7616]

I re-re-bought a psp today. I had one, didn't like it. Had another, didn't give it a good enough chance. Bought a new one, again, now I'm keeping it. I've realized that it's actually my thing. I didn't know how many RPGs there were for it!!

[@GrubKiller436]

PSP is an RPG machine if you haven't noticed yet, lol.

[@pennypeach7616]

Fantasy Fangs Oh, I noticed, lol. I currently have Final Fantasy IV, Crisis Core, 3rd Birthday, Tactics Ogre, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Lunar, Ys Seven, and Trails in the Sky.

[@GrubKiller436]

You bought all of them?

[@pennypeach7616]

Fantasy Fangs Yes, I bought all of the ones I listed. I have about 10 more at least that I want. ;)

[@GrubKiller436]

How is Tactics Ogre and Trails in the Sky? Are you gonna get Valkyrie Profiles Lenneth?

[@JV-tk9yn]

I just bought a like new PSP 2000 w/charger, case, +3 games for $55 bucks on ebay. I'm so stoked to play some awesome games and also for the GBA & SNES emulation!! Better late to the game than never. Thanks MetalJesus! At first when I saw this channel I was like who the heck is this weirdo metaljesus!? But you're definitely a top 10 gaming channel and an awesome dude! Keep it up :)

[@jediknightgeo]

Outrun 2006 is fantastic. Sumo Digital has done NOTHING but great games for Sega and their franchises. Outrun 2006, Sega Superstars Tennis, Virtua Tennis World Tour, Sonic Allstars Racing 1 and 2. Whenever they are involved with a Sega project it's automatically bought from me.

[@NeoJ4K3]

For some reason I love listening/watching you talk about the psp. I had one at launch and had to sell, got one later and it didnt "click" for me so sold once again. I ADORE my vita, and playing psp games there and watching you talk so fondly prompted me to get another psp, its staying with me this time, thanks metal jesus! Lol cant wait for some DjMax action! You should give that a shot btw...

[@bluetoothcovacha]

I feel like Im watching a geekier and nerdier version of Austin Powers

[@THERANDOMEPICGUY]

I am glad you made this MJR as I wanted to start collecting for the PSP and did not know what games to get.Great video as usual!

[@ZapsFawks]

Im thinking of buying a psp on amazon in about a week or so and im a little on the fence on getting it... Should I reconsider?

[@ZapsFawks]

Too late I already bought it, worth the 100 dollars I payed for it :3

[@dreamcastnation]

Zaps Congrats! It's a great game system.

[@FancyCaterpillar]

Zaps YO don't forget about emulating, its what i mainly use mine for. Gba, nes, snes, ps1. So good :)

[@ZapsFawks]

FancyCaterpillar Fuck yeah man! I'm surprised what this lil thing can do sometimes...

[@TheZeroSbr]

***** Yeah, but the upscaling kinda gets to you after a while. Best to play psp games on the actual system or the vita.

[@SkinnyVinnie514]

I think MetalJesusRock enthusiasm is what make his video so great and exciting. Those ''I LOOOVE *'' is part of it! I wouldn't change a thing!

[@sejembalm]

Gladiator Begins is the BEST PSP game that nobody's heard of. Survive in the arenas of ancient Rome, learn fighting moves associated with 4 different styles (small shield/single sword, large shield, dual weapon & pugilist (fist weapons)), strike weapons and armor from you opponents to collect if you win the match and refine them to make better gear for yourself. Pick a patron and work through the story associated with him/her. Buy your freedom or continue to become the champion of the arena or help an aspiring emperor defeat his rival to the throne. But the game is about combat and Gladiator Begins delivers a terrific and brutal fighting system to the PSP. Highly recommended!

[@Luciano-xj4ch]

I ´m sold, will go after it. Thanks!

[@d343-y]

toukiden. monster hunter. final fantasy type 0. legend of heroes. valkyria chronicles dissidia & crisis core kingdom hearts birth by sleep. persona 3. god eater. gta. god of war. ys seven. patapon. idk what you mean when you said "best psp game", care to elaborate?

[@zemmik]

thanks for the good information and the positive vibes in your video. You showed me some new games I did not know they exist on the PSP. you really rock :-) keep up the good work.

[@anthonyharris3490]

How is Motorstorm: Arctic Edge a hidden gem?

[@ultralucidbluedream1581]

Haven’t tuned in awhile. I love your channel man. I’m 19 and feel like metal Jesus. You are awesome.

[@eyeflaps]

I LOVED the psp. My second favorite portable after the GBA. My PSP is LOADED with emulators and emulated games, as well as a handful of PSone and PSP titles. Such a fantastic handheld. great for traveling too due to the good battery life and how Wifi doesn't just "Stay On" like the PSVita does.

[@TheCompletionist]

Valkyrie Profile Lenneth was literally the game that sold the psp to me, and I have to admit it has one of the most diverse jrpg libraries I've seen in a very long time, and I'm happy to see you cover quite a few of them.

[@doyledoesgaming947]

Why are all the good PSP games turn based? I don't like turn based :|

[@onandonandomnom]

+DoyleDoesGaming I found a good psp game. It's not turn based depending on how you think about it, it's called no heroes allowed and it's where you build a dungeon full of monsters, and make an ecosystem for the monsters to survive, to fight the heroes that come.

[@Highwaysonyfan87]

Ha Ha Hahaha

[@onandonandomnom]

What?

[@Highwaysonyfan87]

+koalten j I think people that don't like turn based games are funny

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

+David Restrepo Why, turn based takes patience. People that dongle like turn based are impatient.

[@franticj67]

Dude... Nayuta no Kiseki (Nayuta - Endless Trails), made by the people who made the Legend of Heroes series. This game only released in Japan, but there is a 98% English patched version. This is one of the best games I have ever played. Very creative boss levels too.

[@MikeRetroModz]

PS VITA HIDDEN GEMS!!!! :D oh wait theres no games :s nevermind

[@xeokym223]

Yeah the Vita was poop, unfortunately.

[@HATL201]

Vita Sucks at Game Library! What a shame to his proud brother PSP .. lamo

[@MikeRetroModz]

yes i own Persona 4 but its just a port

[@HATL201]

PS Vita is not getting any major game , it is getting creepy old ports. Even if they have to make ports , then at least they should make good ports.

[@HATL201]

Hahahahahhahah Lol! Looks like you've never played any call of duty game before, Call of Duty Declassified is considered as the worst COD game , my friend has it on vita , he says it was a waste of money. Instead of Assassin's Creed Liberation which is a good game , not great game , what if Vita got port of Assassin's creed 4? That would have been better , of course! Uncharted Golden Abyss is a cool game but seriously , is that all for what you're gonna get a vita? I think its a shame that PSP got a lot more major stuff than vita. Look , psp got WWE games , Naruto games , Tekken games etc. Vita has no Resident evil , Tekken , WWE , NBA ans Naruto games. They are completely missing. Watch "Extra Credits , why the vita failed" on youtube :)

[@chadmolitor6691]

I can't believe I never have much attention to the psp library until a few months ago. It's amazing!

[@adramirez095]

Who would ever pay money for psp games when you can get them for free with CFW? Sounds like a waste

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I am a Game Collector and I much prefer to have the real deal.

[@adramirez095]

MetalJesusRocks i guess but you save money which could be used to buy other hard copies

[@adramirez095]

***** who cares. devs arnt getting that money anyway

[@adramirez095]

***** not from me lol. fuck those devs.

[@manilafungus]

***** No there not as the games aren't produced anymore the people getting the money are the places you are buying them from.

[@MidlifeCrisisMedia]

I'm with you on all of these selections, especially Field Commander. I've loved that game since I first picked it up back in the day. So rad.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Arctic Edge didn't even make the Top 50 Best Selling games on the PSP...so I'm keeping it on the list

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Was looking for games for my Nvidia Shield Portable (yeah that thing that was awesome and really powerful but flopped hard af!) i knew all i had to type in was PSP GEMS and MJ would pop up! Thanks my dude. Just added Valkyrie Profile, Final Fantasy remake, III, Dissidia, and Tactics war of the lions. Definitely adding about 10 more by the time i head back to work tonight lol. I had 2 PSPs back in the day, great handheld!

[@RemyLanslots]

The PSP is still one of my favorite platforms of all time. It has so many great games, compilations and RPG's! Can't wait to see the next part. Maybe there'll be some more games for me to get. :) Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is also very underrated, by the way...

[@Xpwnxage]

Thanks so much for this list. I picked up Untold legends (the Diablo clone) for 1.99 at my local gamestop! It really is a great game if you're an action RPG fan, I also picked up Rachet and Clank size matters for 1.99. Gotta love dead systems.

[@FBragger69]

L Lawliet NICE! I wanna play STC sooo bad and I have never played a lame socom hahaha

[@captainmcspanky]

Thanks alot for this video! I picked up a psp 3000 recently and have heard that it has some stellar games. Now i know where to start.

[@SpanishFly120]

Just wanted to say that it was your PSP videos that got me into giving the system a shot and collecting for it. I actually picked up a Capcom Classics Collection for $5, and Wipeout Pure for $1 from EB (the Canadian Gamestop)! Hell, starting my PSP collecting led to me meeting my GF, so props to you, man.

[@martinakamangw6693]

Dude I love your videos I keep watching them every time that I have internet

[@Followthelemming]

New subscriber, long time gamer. Great content and delivery. Keep it up!

[@mrbassman4]

I always look forward to the new videos. One of my current favorite youtubers. Such a genuine guy with tons of enthusiasm. By the way, I might have some more games to send your way soon, mostly on the PS1

[@kickofdoom212]

I've been playing psp games alot lately. Awesome vid my friend!!

[@willcamick]

I must say all of your hidden gems are fantastic. I always see top 10 this and top ten that, and its always the same games. So I for the last few years iv been watching your Hidden Gems Eps to see if there any i think Id like. If not for you I would of missed out on tons of really fun games. So thank you :)

[@fuuma86]

I just love it when I see a metaljesus video pop up in my sub box on fridays. :) Tons of cool rpg remakes/rereleases on the psp. Keep up the good work ! :)

[@jplusosec977]

I use mine daily. A bit of gaming, videos, music, and emulators. It's just such a great device. Coded Arms is one of my favorites.

[@meowskull]

The whole psp library is hidden gems, that's what makes the console so awesome.

[@dreammfyre]

7 years ago... Holy shit time moves fast...

[@DrLeatherface]

Best handheld ever made. Shamefully overlooked. The library of great games for it is phenomenal.

[@TBoneTony]

Thanks for the 2 PSP videos as this can help me to hunt down some gems. Love Half Minute Hero as I got it a few years ago. I have already got some of these PSP games but there is always room in my memory to get more and even import a few from Japan if I need too.

[@hashknight1]

still watching all your old videos

[@overthemoo]

Looking forward to the next part(s)! I'm not big on racers but OutRun is looking good to me. I just picked up Patapon today from a local video game store, alas... no PSP to play it on yet. Will get one by this summer if not in a week or two (waiting to see if I can get a second job). Anyway! Your videos are definitely the reason I'm interested in the PSP -- been watching them for the past month or so. :)

[@warioman91]

I love these lists. You put up something for everyone too!

[@MedicatedMemory]

I just got back into gaming. I dug out my old metal gear solid camo PSP for Hurricane Matthew. I forgot how awesome it is.

[@Dongled]

Gotta say dude, I was really impressed with your Atari choices. Got a ton of great games from that video, so I will definitely enjoy hunting these down too.

[@keiranbowes1979]

love these hidden gem videos.the psp is great to collect and underrated which is great for collectors,its keeps the price low

[@qwe098qwe098qwe098]

The video footage at 5:00 reminds me of the flying section in an old 8-bit game called "Master of the lamps".

[@drhabber]

Finally PSP episode. Yyeeah! Can't wait for the next in series. Thanks! So many hidden jems on the PSP. My picks: Jeanne d'Arc, Disgaea, Riviera (only the US version with Japanese voice acting), Work Time Fun, Marvel Trading Card Game, Popolocrois, Everybody's Tennis. Love the platform, hate the UMD :3.

[@MrRalphanate]

This month I got 5 PSPs. Two 2nd gen, one 1st gen and two 3rd. All for about $130. They're out there and will be amazing as you said down the line when people start to be curious of it.

[@eslzack5490]

man your videos are so original and awesome. thanks a lot

[@Wezzipooh]

I'm glad you mentioned Crush. When I first played Fez last year, I immediately thought of Crush.

[@manuelarturog]

I love your videos and your guests.

[@john78tv]

I just added Snoopy vs. The Red Baron onto my wish list. Thanks for the recommend.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I use the Elgato HD video capture device, but it's doing some sort of interlacing thing with the video frame. I'm pretty sure I can fix that in Final Cut Pro X.... but I haven't figured it out yet...

[@stashmerkin9576]

Your point about prices is spot-on MJ. Some really great games are only available on disc and didn't make the jump to the PSN. To wit; Lumines 1 & 2, Gradius Collection, The Warriors, Tenchu Shadow Assassins, Sid Meir's Pirates (plays almost exactly like the version I played on my Apple //c with better graphics!), Hot Shots Golf 1 & 2, Panya (another anime inspired golfing game). Game stores have cut the prices on UMD games drastically and once they're gone, you'll be paying collector prices.

[@mtganimemiikefan]

Great video!I cant wait for more psp hidden gems,and other hidden gem videos i love em!

[@moonfiber]

Played Jean D'arc back in 2006... Can confirm, it's a really great game.

[@electricadventures]

Even though I have trimmed down my PSP collection I still have quite a few games for it, it is a very good all round hand held with a lot of excellent titles. That 30 second hero sound quite cool, have not seen it around anywhere, but saying that none of the local stores have stocked new PSP titles for quite a while. There is one store that seems to have quite a few 2nd hand games though.

[@jackparello4286]

Snoopy was my childhood on the psp, you know a game is damn good when you beat it as a kid

[@schneevs67]

I really liked Jeanne d'Arc and will definitely try Half-Minute Hero, Thanks for the tip!

[@JSY2000]

Yes, MetalJesus, it is a good time to start collecting! Best Buy knocked down their preowned PSP and PS2 games down to .99 cents.

[@PimentaboyGvideos]

i love this channel! want more hidden gems for psp, ds and 3ds :P

[@ChrisLT]

I missed Valkyrie Profile on the PS1 and it got expensive, so I absolutely picked up the Lenneth rerelease when I had the chance. A wonderful game, although it's the sequel that rounds out my top 3 Playstation RPG's (Vagrant Story and Chrono Cross being the others).

[@grubbergamer]

I always find myself updating my system want lists after watching these gem videos. :) Looking forward to more!

[@digipimp75]

Another awesome vid for the MJ. Keep 'em coming!

[@LeonardoFlores1974]

great video, i just love your hidden gems videos.

[@J0NNYJETSET]

Glad to see a PSP video. Even though I just finished my list of games I wanted to have in my collection, it'll be interesting to see which games you pick out! Maybe I'll find a new one!

[@subzerotheiceninga8254]

I played crush 3D on 3ds before so I am glad to see someone is giving it a shoutout.

[@jbinminot]

Dude, I have 394 of them. All of the games you mentioned on here are awesome. I LOVE Half-Minute Hero.

[@DSKiraYui]

Field Commander looks good. I'll give it a try. Great video as always. Saludos desde Culiacan, Sinaloa.

[@TopMostFlavor]

Ahhh love Field Commander! I just recently rediscovered my PSP and damn I think it has a great library. Just picked up Rock Band Unplugged (great) and Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (also great). Love the system

[@lionetbom8209]

I love your channel, greetings from Spain

[@VideoGameCollector17]

I agree with all these games being under rated, and I never knew they made a snoopy game, I might check it out. Thanks!

[@sejembalm]

Snoopy is a fun cartoony dogfighter, but Ace Combat: Joint Assault really delivers on the PSP. Do your best to unlock special parts to tune up your real world and fantasy planes in order to dominate the skies in this fast-paced and well-developed air combat game.

[@carlosjaimeperezchampi8914]

pretty amazing! You are the first gamer i like to hear! keep it up!

[@MrFeyerwire]

Like a majority of PSP games, now is the time when you can buy them at decent prices. In a few more years most major online stores will have ran out of their remaining stock and price will shoot up. A copy of field commander will run less than the price of an average meal at a fast food restaurant, Jean De Arc is not much more than that.

[@greenkidd529]

jeanne d'arc is a game i can defintiley see shooting up in price someday.

[@marksapollo]

Oh yeah! I LOVE Field Commander, I'm actually playing through it right now haha!