Will PSP Price Drop This Year?

With the economic crisis, we all sit and wait patiently for the PS3 price drop that never comes. We wander to Sony's other console, the PSP. According to recent NPD hardware figures, sales of the PSP have declined by 18 per cent year-over-year when compared with February 2008. This drop in sales suggests to many that a PSP price cut should be forthcoming, to spur sales of the flagging handheld.

Sony doesn’t see it that way, and there are signs that the company has decided to stick to the hardline approach of Japanese execs who think that profitability should come before market share. Speaking to Wired magazine this week, European marketing boss John Koller said that price is not what’s keeping consumers away from the PSP.

“We believe that what's happening right now is that consumers are waiting for the software titles to launch, and a lot of those, as I said, are coming after June. We'll see some of the consumers saying, "We'll wait until Rock Band or Assassin's Creed comes out." There's such a wide array of software titles being launched this year that I think consumers are going to jump in and get a PSP at any point and be pleased with the software selection. As far as a price drop, there's nothing planned and we're not looking at that right now.”


The Playstation 3’s premier shooter has been scaled down and made travel-ready in the form of Resistance: Retribution. This side-story is set between the two console entries, and has players taking control of James Grayson, an ex-British marine-turned mercenary who is obsessed with destroying the Chimera (for very personal reasons). Gamers will guide Grayson on a personal journey that begins with revenge and ends with redemption. (As it turns out, redemption can be earned by shooting a lot of ugly aliens in the head. Go figure.)

The rising tendency of the yen currency has made Sony hardware more expensive on the global market, and bigwigs in Japan are reluctant to drop the price of any of the company’s hardware products. However, there are probably other factors at work in the pricing of the PSP. Nintendo’s latest competitor, the DSi is priced in the same range as the PSP at $169. With a lack of other cheaper competitors in the handheld gaming space, Sony probably feels less pressure to slash prices. We expect to see a PS3 price drop long before a corresponding reduction in the cost of the PSP. Here is a tool for you to get videos on youtube to PSP for further entertainment with your PSP.

Resistance Retribution - PSP Game Review

It seems that 2009 is going to be a strong year for the PlayStation 3. I am not sure if the same can be said for the PlayStation Portable. What the portable needs are unique and innovative titles like "Loco Roco", "Patapon", and "Prinny". Although "Resistance: Retribution" is a finely polished action shooter, it left me with a been-there, done-that feeling.

You play as British Royal Marine James Grayson, whose brother dies at the hands of aliens. To get revenge, he goes on a blowup binge with French Resistance fighters who offer Grayson a chance for redemption.

Retribution also introduces a very helpful aim assist feature. When James confronts enemies, the reticle automatically locks onto a target. Once James kills an enemy, the reticle will jump to the next foe in his peripheral. For those familiar with Resistance on PS3, shooting in Retribution will feel much easier. To increase the challenge, players can turn off aim assist. However, the camera doesn't move fast enough to keep up with the pace of battle.

The question is, does Retribution offer enough gameplay to draw in non-fans for Grayson’s story? The answer is “Meh, kinda.” Despite the deficiencies I’ve already mentioned, the gameplay is relatively solid. However, it isn’t very compelling in its own right. This is a simple run-and-gun affair, and unless you’re a rabid Resistance fan simply clamoring for every last morsel of the story, the generic action isn’t likely to thrill you.

At least you’ll have some interesting toys to use when mowing down those endless nasties. Just like its big brothers on the Playstation 3, Resistance: Retribution is defined by a host of crazy weapons. You’ll start with the standard assault-rifle/grenade launcher combo, but you’ll soon be picking up such wonderful contraptions as the Ripper (which can charge a super-shot that seeks out enemies), the Auger (which can shoot through barriers) and the Fareye (a sniper rifle with a time-slowing effect). You’ll even get to pilot one of those Hammers I mentioned earlier, which is an undeniable pleasure. But cool weapons can’t erase the fact that, outside of its arsenal, Resistance: Retribution is just another shooter.

Retribution also introduces Infected Mode and PSP Plus, two opportunities to connect your PSP to the PS3 for extra functionality. Neither is really worth the effort. PSP Plus allows players to enjoy the campaign with a PS3 controller. But here's the problem: propping up your PSP to play the game while keeping it connected to the PS3. I had to place my PSP on the floor and lean forward to get a close-enough view of the action while using the PS3 controls.

Infected Mode is worth trying at least once. Players can tackle the single-player campaign as an infected James, giving him regenerative health and the ability to breathe underwater. He also acquires the Magnum pistol from Resistance 2 that fires explosive rounds.

Followers of the franchise will enjoy the fresh content that Resistance: Retribution adds. However, some shooter fans might be turned off by the game's simplicity. To get online videos to PSP, you can convert flv to mp4 and enjoy record on PSP.

PSP 3.96 System firmware appears! M33 Sub-called little change

Everyone must also remember mathieulh, its main members of M33 group. (M33 team exposure! PSP crack Tatsu Videos Screenshots Mathieulh people) has recently emerged in a new PSP firmware, which is 3.96 systems. However, the latest firmware upgrade the network system and can not be only included in the U.S. version has just been put up for sale Games "VW Golf: carrying Version 2" Medium.

After comparing the new version of the firmware found in accordance with its sysmen.prx document an increase of 68 bytes, there is some changes in other documents. About this update does not add any features, and more are possible to increase game compatibility.

Recently, some express mathieulh busy, and little change in this version, probably will not be made a new firmware. However, he promised, would quickly come up with specific changes in 3.96 firmware, firmware 4.0 for the subsequent preparation to do.

Multiple PSP wallpap

Recently, home machine masterpiece "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" day version of the official website released with multiple PSP wallpaper. At the official website of the "MY Page" part, players will have a unit for the DP points, through the demo provided on the web game, gamers can get these DP points. After accumulating enough points to go purchase a variety of shops wallpaper, screensavers and so on.

Recently, gamers have found that stores in addition to providing PC with wallpaper and screensavers and more PSP Wallpapers specifications.