PSP US launch

[CiDeRmAn]

Well the big day is finally almost upon us,
Could all those buying this beautiful piece of kit let us all know when their importers are sending them their new hardware?

Those people who have it ordered from US or Canadian websites should be getting an email to say its on its way to the Emerald Isle!

Interesting to see the turn around times on this stuff and which online stores are good for theie promises to us.

Also let us know what sort of bundles, postage and game deals you got with your system.

Thanks

[hal9000]

to be honest i dont see mine gettin to me till the end of next week at the earliest. the fact that some sellers are checking the psp for dead pixels before shipping also it will spend 90% of its transit time sittin in irish customs or an post

[Kiith]

i just cant see why everyone is so excited about the psp. its to big for handheld gaming(in my opinion) and there area far better music players around, including some with video. every handheld i've ever had has ended up in a drawer after about 2/3 weeks. but i suppose thats just me...

[Winters]

Originally Posted by Kiith

i just cant see why everyone is so excited about the psp. its to big for handheld gaming(in my opinion) and there area far better music players around, including some with video. every handheld i've ever had has ended up in a drawer after about 2/3 weeks. but i suppose thats just me...

I'd say you would easily change your mind if you had a go of one.

[Gizzard]

Originally Posted by Kiith

i just cant see why everyone is so excited about the psp. its to big for handheld gaming(in my opinion) and there area far better music players around, including some with video. every handheld i've ever had has ended up in a drawer after about 2/3 weeks. but i suppose thats just me...

too big? have you ever actually used one, re music players the ipod is more or less the same price but you dont get the movies and games, I think your mad , mad i tell you!!!

[koneko]

If you think it's too big for games, then you'll think the DS is too big aswell (especially seeing as it folds out).

I know I've said it before, but the PSP is a veeery nice piece of kit. Everyone I've shown it to has ended up wanting to buy one (and some already have). All it needs is more games, but seeing as it hasn't even been released in the States yet, it's early days.

[Kiith]

ya i suppose i might change my mind if/when i try one. maybe its just that i dont like sony in general.

unfortunatly, being a student, its way out of my price range, at least for the moment.

[Balfa]

Originally Posted by Kiith

unfortunatly, being a student, its way out of my price range, at least for the moment.

give up beer for half a week and it's yours!

[CiDeRmAn]

I think that kiith has a valid point though, even the exceptional becomes mundane in time, remember when that shiny new 3DO was the coolest thing ever? Well maybe that was just me, but I do remember all my mates being blown away by Need for Speed and how soon was it before it was all superseded by the next big thing, ah well.
I am sure the PSP will be just too cool for school until the next nintendo handheld appears in a year or so and then we will all run to that side of the boat!

Anyway still awaiting a girl or guy who has actually had the shipping of her/his PSP confirmed, you lucky devils whoever you are!

I wonder is 1 million PSPs going to be anywhere enough on launch day, that is tomorrow?
Where is my one now?
Nestling under some boxes in a truck trundling its way into Quebec having winged its way from Japan.
Its funny, my new console is already better travelled than I am!!!

[hal9000]

Originally Posted by CiDeRmAn
I think that kiith has a valid point though, even the exceptional becomes mundane in time, remember when that shiny new 3DO was the coolest thing ever? Well maybe that was just me,

yes that was just you

[rabbitinlights]

When i ordered mine from japan, it got to ireland in under 24hrs, but it took 3 days to get from shannon to galway............

S.

[Kiith]

ah good old ireland. across half the world in 24 hours, then 3 days to go, what 40 miles. classic.

[mbroaders]

Mail from Videogames Plus :

To all customers that have preordered a PSP unit,

There have been significant issues regarding the PSP unit and software which
have arisen in the past 24hrs that we must update you on. We have already
started to receive inventory and begun processing and getting orders ready to
ship. The issues are as follow.

DEAD PIXEL WARRANTY AND TESTING...

We have just been infomned by Sony that they will not be warranting any dead
pixel units. They are only warranting hardware defects ie broken buttons,
malfuction with drive and so on. Dead Pixels are not considered a defect by Sony
of America and will not be warrantied. With this new developement, Video games
Plus will no longer be testing PSP units for dead pixels before shipping.

PSP Hardware Bundle Canada

We have begun to receive PSP units and we have only received a limited amount of
units not bundled with Gretzky Hockey. Here in Canada Sony has decided to sell
the PSP'S bundled with Gretzky and no other way. We beleived all our systems
were non Gretzky bundles but upon receiving orders and talking to our suppliers
we have been infornmed at this moment all remaining incoming PSP systems now and
in the future will be Gretzky Bundles. This will only change if Sony decides to
stop selling the bundle in Canada which we don't see happening anytime soon. All
PSP order numbers above order number 13916 will be filled with PSP Gretzky
bundles and charged accordingly. Regular units were $299.99 Gretzky Bundles are
349.99 as they include the Gretzky game.

Software

Games have already been coming in and have begun shipping. We will attempt to
add as many games to your PSP order as possible. Where it is impossible due to
shortages or delays we will ship your games asap when available. Some software
may be shipped seperately from your PSP as there are just way to many orders to
ensure all can be connected to software at the moment. All other customer
preordering just software will be filled as soon as games arrive and all orders
for software and units will be treated as first come first serve so the earlier
you preordered the better your chances of being filled at launch or relatively
soon there after.

Easter Weekend in Canada

PSP orders will start shipping out today and will continue shipping out daily
until all orders are filled. Friday DHL is closed due to a holiday here , so
orders not shipped by Thursday night will begin shipping out on Monday again. We
will not be in a position to answer all customer service enquiries as quickly as
usual over the next few days as we have pulled all staff to help in the shipping
of PSP software and hardware orders.

Videogamesplus.ca sincerely apologizes for any inconveince this has caused any
of our customers. Unfortunately with the late Sony announcements and decisions
we have been left in a position to do our best to serve you under these
unforseen circumstances. As always we appreciate your business and look forward
to continuing to serve you in the outmost professional and courteous way.

Sincerely,
Steve Fiocco
President
www.videogamesplus.ca

[Winters]

Originally Posted by koneko

(and some already have)

Quiet you

[Rew]

Originally Posted by mbroaders

DEAD PIXEL WARRANTY AND TESTING...

We have just been infomned by Sony that they will not be warranting any dead
pixel units. They are only warranting hardware defects ie broken buttons,
malfuction with drive and so on. Dead Pixels are not considered a defect by Sony
of America and will not be warrantied. With this new developement, Video games
Plus will no longer be testing PSP units for dead pixels before shipping.

Not unexpected but very disapointing. I reckon in Ireland you could force them to take them back under consumer laws but nobodys ever tried it that i know of.