A lot of it is because of how poorly software sold on it, thanks to how quickly piracy spread throughout the ecosystem and the lack of advertising Sony gave the system in the west. The hardware sales are certainly a hell of an achievement, but once CFW became widespread, that was the last victory it could claim. It would have been a really different situation if Sony ever found a way to stay on top of it.
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Sony ceases PSP shipments in Japan
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A lot of it is because of how poorly software sold on it, thanks to how quickly piracy spread throughout the ecosystem and the lack of advertising Sony gave the system in the west. The hardware sales are certainly a hell of an achievement, but once CFW became widespread, that was the last victory it could claim. It would have been a really different situation if Sony ever found a way to stay on top of it.
I think that's just unsold stock. The 3G models have always been the less popular Vita SKU. Since we're on the subject, can I say how shit that bundle is? Everything is a free download on PSN, haha.
Basileus777
Member
It's going to be funny how the 3DS changes the narrative of the PSP in the future.
Fantastic Mr.Fox
Neo Member
So long and good night little one.
How can be 60 million units in the west a bad thing?
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Agreed.
Goodnight, sweet prince.
Best library of games on a dedicated handheld gaming platform, especially if you're into RPGs.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Goodbye to the device that gave Jessica Chobot a career...
Surprised nobody posted that pic yet.
Surprised nobody posted that pic yet.
ShinoguTakeruKoeru
Member
I still love my imported black-and-gold Monster Hunter model. It was a 3000 model that was rubbery-matte textured with a curved-in analog nub and both sides of the back enlarged to accommodate the extended battery and allow symmetrical grip.
Hmm~
Hmm~
Elor_Nocudee
Member
this is all that needs to be said, miss you PSP
mgs2master2
Banned
I have more games for my PSP than any other system. I love it so much. Sad that western support was almost nil and the piracy, but I still had tons of fun playing all the Japanese localized games.
It might be because it was my first console that I alone owned and bought games heavily for, but I have so many fond memories with it. From working hard to get good grades to get my parents to buy it to seeing and holding it for the first time in all its glory. It introduced me to so many genres and amazing series/games. I'll never forget you, and I'll always have you and your charger easy accessible to take a trip down memory lane. Which reminds me a need to buy a few more PSPs as backups. I probably missed the boat on the firesale, though.
It might be because it was my first console that I alone owned and bought games heavily for, but I have so many fond memories with it. From working hard to get good grades to get my parents to buy it to seeing and holding it for the first time in all its glory. It introduced me to so many genres and amazing series/games. I'll never forget you, and I'll always have you and your charger easy accessible to take a trip down memory lane. Which reminds me a need to buy a few more PSPs as backups. I probably missed the boat on the firesale, though.
Dark_AnNiaLatOr
Member
Man, the when I first saw the PSP in stores, I wanted it immediately. It just felt so premium and weighty and it had awesome games like Twisted Metal, Burnout, and ATV Offroad Fury. I got battlefront 2 with it and I played matches over and over again. The PSP was far far ahead of its time.
meanspartan
Member
Still remember how hyped i was for this machine at launch. Twisted Metal! Coded Arms! (Before i knew it sucked) Untold Legends!
Just in general, i miss the early to mid 2000s. Was in high school so other than schoolwork and friends, no real responsibility and gaming got a ton of my time.
And what a time it was, what with the greatest console of all time in its prime.
Back to psp though, i remember for like a year game releases lagged but UMD movies were bafflingly a big deal at retailers. Frys STILL has leftover stacks of spiderman 2 and stealth.
Just in general, i miss the early to mid 2000s. Was in high school so other than schoolwork and friends, no real responsibility and gaming got a ton of my time.
And what a time it was, what with the greatest console of all time in its prime.
Back to psp though, i remember for like a year game releases lagged but UMD movies were bafflingly a big deal at retailers. Frys STILL has leftover stacks of spiderman 2 and stealth.
Neo Geo Pocket Color?
zeopower6
Member
It's probably their last handheld.. :/ But it'll probably last as long as the PS4.
Neo Geo IMO is lumped with Wonderswan.
It has a lot of unlocalized games due to publishers not wanting to localize them because of the rampant piracy. PSP still gets new games released fairly often in Japan and that hasn't been the case in the west for a long time. There's the odd release every six months or so, but the PSP has been largely dead in terms of software outside of Japan for quite a while.
RIP
PSP was a great system with a huge and strong library from all genres a very strong support early on and many JRPG later, it's UMD and awkward controls were a bad thing but the system got more good things than bad thing and it was very Playstation like system unlike its failed successor. Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure remind the best game for it.
PSP was a great system with a huge and strong library from all genres a very strong support early on and many JRPG later, it's UMD and awkward controls were a bad thing but the system got more good things than bad thing and it was very Playstation like system unlike its failed successor. Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure remind the best game for it.
hodayathink
Member
Nintendo doesn't really get any 3DS games that are developed outside of Japan, either. For the vast majority of the western world, if you want to develop on a handheld, you're doing it for a mobile device, and both the Vita and the 3DS are afterthoughts.
For a year or so the PSP was my favourite gaming system. It clearly "died and cameback" one or more times in the west and I fell off the wagon in one of those droughts. Also having to choose between working custom firmware to make the device more useful and official games killed my purchases during a few time frames.
IdreamofHIME
Member
My favourite handheld, can't wait to play FF Type-0 after the summer.
michaelius
Banned
My first handheld I've ever owned 
This is an article Sony published about the PSP engineering team's design methodologies and challenges: http://www.sony.net/pressroom/bstage/psp.html
Looking back at it, I kind of see some inspiration for PSP go's soft edges in the initial concept.
zeopower6
Member
Vita TV will find its place ;_;
Never knew ye. Vita doesn't have access to all the PSP games I'd want to play, but at least I get to try out Gurumi.
Its condition is already terminal
Its condition is already terminal
Blackstarhat
Member
psp was an amazing handheld. I like it more than the ds
IdreamofHIME
Member
In Japan.
zeopower6
Member
20 million in Japan, 76~ worldwide.
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
A great handheld with a fantastic software library. Thanks for the memories!
EdReedFan20
Member
I wonder if the 10 year plan counts from 2004-2014 for all regions, or if North America gets its own from 2005-2015.
PSP launch is what brought me to the "Gaming-Age" forums back in the day. First system I bought day one. Can't forget this controversy... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cQslpasIsx0
TMaakkonen
Member
RIP my good friend.
At 80 million sales worldwide, isnt PSP insane miracle? Considering that the best non-Nintendo handheld sales-wise was Sega Game Gear with 10-12 million sales. Coincidently, PSP is only behind DS, GB, and GBA, making it the 4th best selling handheld of all time. If we were to compare this to consoles, the 4th best selling console would be PS3(or the 360). That is quite an amazing feat.
...What makes things interesting, is that if Vita would outsell the Game Gear, it would become the 6th best selling handheld of all time.
Amazing how PSP was able to enter handheld market when it is under Nintendo's dominance. ._.
At 80 million sales worldwide, isnt PSP insane miracle? Considering that the best non-Nintendo handheld sales-wise was Sega Game Gear with 10-12 million sales. Coincidently, PSP is only behind DS, GB, and GBA, making it the 4th best selling handheld of all time. If we were to compare this to consoles, the 4th best selling console would be PS3(or the 360). That is quite an amazing feat.
...What makes things interesting, is that if Vita would outsell the Game Gear, it would become the 6th best selling handheld of all time.
Amazing how PSP was able to enter handheld market when it is under Nintendo's dominance. ._.
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