Should You Buy a PSP in 2024

/ justsomejacob

[@ITellYah]

Got my psp in 2008. Had it for few years. Survived my 3 boys who all had it in their possession at different times, they all in their 20’s now and I got it back and still enjoy it from time to time. One of my p4p all time fav purchases.

[@gccas081]

Got my mine few months ago, got time to play at work and I couldn’t believe how many people actually like it knowing how old it is

[@rajatanpacelana]

Last month I bought a PSP1000. I had once a PSP in the past... I think its still good to play and having some emulator like miyoo or anbernic. It would be nice if somebody do more hardware mods for PSP.

[@danimals2853]

Consider this though: the psp is also an amazing way to play the PS1 library, something that's full of gems especially on the JRPG end of things. One of the biggest reasons I invested in a Psp Go, it's like a little ps1 for my pocket. Then being able to display it on a TV with the AV cables and connect a ps3 controller and headphones via bluetooth, it's also like a nintendo switch several years before that was even a thing. The thing is wildly impressive for what it's capable of considering when it released.

[@SkyScourgeGod]

Most people in this comments section seem to like to default to the typical "just get a Vita" type of answer but I don't always agree with that. There are a lot of ways this question could be answered, it just depends on what you are looking for out of your PSP experience and since the Vita is pretty expensive with little to no chance of it coming down in price EVER, that is not always going to be the one-size-fits-all answer. Yes, the Vita is an excellent handheld that will play PSP games near flawlessly, but there are things the PSP can do that the Vita cannot that may justify the PSP over the Vita for various reasons. For one, the Vita cannot be played on a TV in your home unless you use the insanely over-priced PSTV console, but that thing has its own shortcomings to contend with as well as being a completely separate device from your normal Vita. The only other ways to play PSP on your TV is with a 2000, 3000 and Go model PSP. Playing PSP on the TV with an actual compatible PSP is also easier than using a PSTV as all you need is a good component cable and a decent external scaler which is all plug and play. The PSTV needs to be softmodded before even thinking about playing PSP games which is more complicated. Physical collectors will find that their only option to play PSP games legitimately is through an actual PSP console minus the Go via officially released UMD discs. This is admittedly a niche scenario as not everyone will want to use real UMD's and often prefer to play PSP games digitally, but there are people (such as myself) who do choose to play their games from real UMD's so it is a legitimate scenario to take into account. UMD's certainly have downsides to them such as being slower to load, but we collectors like the authenticity of the process as well as knowing we actually own our games so we put up with the cons of UMD technology. Finally, there's the question of cost. In the US, PSP's can be had as low as $50 for a decent 1000 model with later models going for a bit more but usually not exceeding $80 unless it's in pristine condition or a special edition model. The Go is the most expensive option by far, usually going for $100+, but what do you expect for something that sold that poorly? The Vita regularly goes for double or even triple those prices, and the PSTV often goes for more while also being a technically worse piece of hardware without softmods. If you want to play Vita games then of course you'll have to get a Vita, but at that point you already know you're going to pay a premium for that machine.

[@firehazardfox159]

this is just to the part of the ps vita playing on a TV, you can play the ps vita on a tv and can connect a PS4 control to the vita as well, but you have to basically have to use a video recorder in order to do so but even then, it just does not look good tho and I wouldn't recommend it. Also, the vita allows you to add a filter to psp games giving them a sharper image that does make a difference when playing the games and you can also remap buttons to the right thumb stick. I say you should get a psp if your collector who also likes modding and customizing retro handhelds not to mention the ps vita can do way more then the psp could ever once modded as it can run the actual psp software to play psp and ps1 games

[@officialshura214]

ofc man vita nerds, they just talk abt their bs even though no one asked

[@ykjali]

Im honestly considering selling my PSP2K. I bought it from a japanese seller on ebay for 87$ (tax, vat, shipping, etc included) and Ive definitely enjoyed it but i honestly prefered the PSV from the beginning and now Im finally in a position to buy a PSV. So selling the PSP will definitely fund the PSV or just other projects in my life now that the prices have countinued to go up.

[@chayanikabhuyan5167]

I also bought a psp 3k for 48$ and I will also sell it

[@christmaslights9870]

So you’re just going to contribute and scalp instead? Got it.

[@nickstiltson1180]

​@@christmaslights9870 it's called business, buy low sell high lol

[@beverchakus4441]

I just found my psp 1001 charger last week! It still works 100% so hyped!

[@jayart8751]

Got a PSP back in 08 in 5th grade till the battery messed up one day in like 8th grade, so I got a switch lite back in 2021 I prefer handheld consoles

[@BlarmyArmy07]

Already own a modded vita, but i just now ordered a psp only cause i think umds are a pretty neat looking format & personally just kinda wanted to to check em out for myself. But yes, of course, vitas are th way to go for emulation..they're more powerful & modding em is way easier

[@brittanylightbourn8896]

Psp is the best handheld gaming console. It’s my fav. I still love it.

[@aiodensghost8645]

Yes... if you want a cheap handheld to take with you that you can fix easily or dont mind getting destroyed, these.

[@septic_jack2107]

PSP 2001 FROM 2008 and its still working like new

[@Curtis-mf4rz]

PSP ❤

[@SCOPEZRNG]

“I loved getting vintage things at the “time” sir they weren’t vintage back when u got it😂

[@tsdzzzz6265]

I mean i occasionally play mario kart 64 on my psp so it can play some n64 games without any volume 🧏🏻‍♂️

[@OtsoCafe]

Since when can a DS Lite emulate SNES games well?

[@Joshfarmpig]

Also you can emulate N64 allbeit not that well

[@Watermelon-wf7gb]

people might not belive this but i got a psp for only 9 dollars, only issue about it that it doesnt have a working battery if i combine the price of buying a new battery with the price of the psp its gonna cost me only 18$! well worth it in my opinion

[@gian.zagada702]

Damn that’s a steal! Very worth it

[@Joshfarmpig]

shiiiiit, i got my psp last thursday for around 41.00 usd and it has a damaged glass but i can buy a front shell for 10 dollars and basicly it goes from poor to fair condition. I bought my PSP cuz im gonna go on vacation soon and i want a thing where i can have... things. Yeah.

[@JustSomeJacob]

It’s still a fun console It’s just not particularly great for at least modern emulation. I use my PSP for many years and I loved my time with the console it’s just no longer like the number one choice still in the top 20 just not number one

[@Joshfarmpig]

@@JustSomeJacob true, a modded Switch OLED is like the king or so ive heard

[@gajofixe76]

@@Joshfarmpig A modded PS Vita is undefeated, amazing power, great form factor, lots of emulators, plays Vita games, PSP games and has a lot of great homebrew ports like the PS2 GTA trilogy.

[@PluckyJackson]

Psp games look really bad blown up to fit the vita screen...its like playing ds games on the 3ds, maybe a bit worse. But its still sometimes worth it for the second stick

[@aiodensghost8645]

MH:FU makes it worth it

[@PluckyJackson]

​@aiodensghost8645 yup, mgs peace walker too

[@bhardnavares5903]

I am not much of a pixel peeper so as long it's not soooo blurred looking and as long it's still really playable then it's fine for me.

[@TheSayanTurtle]

Yes its 100 percent worth it

[@R0ck3r187]

This guy is speaking like he's having a hard time reading.

[@Blue_Tsuki]

How and where do you get to buy new psp? Is it possible? Since was alr discontinued right?

[@JustSomeJacob]

it has been a while since i made this video, but i could forget exactly what i said but i got my psp in a for my birthday. My parents took me to a vintage game store to get it when i was like 12 or 13 but u can buy new old stock on eBay but that is very expensive

[@Blue_Tsuki]

@@JustSomeJacob I also had one back then, but was lost/stolen 🥲. So which means buying psp now is basically only buying 2nd hands. No more new and good conditions ones available? 🥲 Hmmm maybe ps vita might be a better choice then?

[@JustSomeJacob]

@@Blue_Tsuki welp you are in luck I made a whole video talking about the vita Is the PS Vita Still Worth it in 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF60qmt9eKtmbtU

[@Blue_Tsuki]

@@JustSomeJacob thanks mate! Imma look at it! Worth it in 2024 means definitely better than having a psp, imma watch it now Keep the good work brotha, imma SUBCRIBE you cheers! 💪🏻😁💪🏻

[@gajofixe76]

@@Blue_Tsuki The Vita is the best handheld anyone can have in 2024, i highly recommend it.

[@sgtJOOSEcapeS]

Bruh but a switch instead it's worth it happy late birthday since 2016

[@middernag6117]

PPSSPP coming to iPhone soon. You can get better graphics on ur phone.

[@JustSomeJacob]

I made a video recently talking about emulation on iPhone and I can’t wait for when PPSSPP comes to iOS

[@SkillsMovsGamesUploud]

Hy I'm Gamer

[@dimitarstanoev2095]

psp games are more fun from mobile games becouse more of mobile games are pay to win trash no fun or enjoy gaming for me pesonaly psp games are the best games they need to start make new psp games i can run them on my phone with ppsspp emulator

[@KaiseRKay]

The psp was amazing, but it's not needed anymore. Buy a ps vita. Is a lot better and with adrenaline is 100% retrocompatoble. Also... extremely easy to emulate. I just got a ayn odin 2 and I've been running ganes in 1080. It can do 10 times if I wanted it, but 1080 is perfect.

[@deeonmxrs]

Does anyone ACTUALLY care about emulating N64, Saturn and Dreamcast on the PSP/Vita lets be so fr

[@JustSomeJacob]

Personally, no, but I bring it up to inform people who may be considering this device for those purposes they should probably pick a different device

[@nerdiestguyhere9703]

@@JustSomeJacobW asf

[@calculateddeclination5534]

If you can find a psp 3000 monster hunter edition then yes. It has the body of the psp 1000, the ability to use the beefier batteries of the 1000 and the benefits of the 3000. It's totally worth it. Also, to those saying it's not worth it, back in the day, people believed in easily replacing batteries. You gotta remove a bunch of screws and pry the ps vita in half just to get to the battery once it dies out on you. Psp? Open the back lid, put new battery in, close lid. No worries about pulling too hard and accidentally ripping something off, like a ribbon cable or something else. We need to go back to that for handheld consoles and cell phones.

[@danleonhart1]

My PS Vita Adrenaline powered has already rendered the PSP useless.

[@user-lm1uw6wb9v]

PSP better never usless

[@174Anime]

PSP games look better on psp but it's not like they look bad on the vita. So the vast marjority should just get a vita!

[@aiodensghost8645]

A Vita is $200-400, a PSP is $60-80. If you want a cheap entry, or just don't really care, get a PSP instead

[@dalmnationtwitch7931]

No, buy a PS Vita instead

[@candlure630]

Psp 35$ Ps vita 200$

[@dalmnationtwitch7931]

@@candlure630 fair

[@tomlion0116]

I sold my PS Vita because it's bigger, heavier and it has smaller face buttons and Dpad than my PSP. The PSP fits in my jeans pocket, and can always play for a few minutes if I have to wait in a line or at the hospital.

[@dalmnationtwitch7931]

@@tomlion0116 I bought a vita cuz it can play everything a psp can play and also play vita games, homebrew android title, plus much more

[@tristanl124]

I have both and both are good