PSPgo was launched yesterday worldwide except Japan. So what's the reaction? With it's already high price and no UMD, it is really hard for PSPgo to be successful. But let's take a look.
Several metacritics website already blasted PSPgo as an overpriced device with less feature. The resolution is the same, some people complained on how the controller positioned, and question been asked why is the wifi still in 802.11b.
At EB retail game shop, there was no queue at the launch, there is no sign that the device will sold out, and retailers didn't put banners to. increase the hype. It is pretty much quiet.
Further examination by users, revealed some potential problems.
Since PSPgo can't use UMD, users will depend on download games. Games like Gran Turismo PSP will take around 1 GB. Since there is no 'background download' feature ala PS3. You cannot leave your screen to play another game while downloading. To make it worse, if somehow your download is interrupted, you will have to start over. It will increase frustration for people will less reliable internet connection. Sony needs to address this very quickly.
But like yin and yang, if there are bad things, there got to be good things, right?
PSPgo is a lot more 'portable' device. With smaller and slicker size, and no UMD required means that your PSPgo is easier to carry around.
Pause feature that lets you pause the game any time, go out to XMB, listen to music, watch movies and then resume your game is very handy.
Bluetooth connection that can serve as a controller to PS3 and tether to bluetooth phone.
In conclusion, PSPgo might not be selling like hot cakes, but Sony definitely can do things to make it work. Price cut? (Hint..).
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