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PSP E1000 Smyths

  • 24-11-2013 08:15PM
    #1
    Jovem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to get my eight year old a handheld games console for Christmas. Smyths have the PSP E1000 for €90. I know it's probably going out of production shortly (if it hasn't already), but for a decent gaming experience for this age group, I reckon this could be a good bargain? For context, he has a DS (original), which he rarely uses, he occasionally plays Skylanders on the Wii and he's a bit of a Minecraft fiend on the iPad.

    Is this a bad idea?
    What should I go for?
    Something that won't cost the earth (upfront or ongoing), but which offers a decent experience?

    Appreciate any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,569 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    You're right that the PSP is now an outdated model. It is the predecessor of the PS Vita. However the advantage here is that most of the software should go for a bit cheaper, in particular the UMD disks since people now know they won't be any good on the newer hardware.

    The PSP E1000 was released as the "budget" model at the end of the PSP's lifecycle, and as a "budget" console, it's missing Wi-Fi, so you can only download games via a cable, it had only one speaker, no support for stereo and it also has no video out support. Personally, the no wi-fi would be a deal breaker for me and I'd look for one of the previous models but this is up to you.

    To be honest, I'd expect the PSP's to drop further in price, in particular, check next Friday (Black Friday) where Gamestop are notorious for their console based bargains and you'll probably pick up a better deal.


  • #3
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    Jovem wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to get my eight year old a handheld games console for Christmas. Smyths have the PSP E1000 for €90. I know it's probably going out of production shortly (if it hasn't already), but for a decent gaming experience for this age group, I reckon this could be a good bargain? For context, he has a DS (original), which he rarely uses, he occasionally plays Skylanders on the Wii and he's a bit of a Minecraft fiend on the iPad.

    Is this a bad idea?
    What should I go for?
    Something that won't cost the earth (upfront or ongoing), but which offers a decent experience?

    Appreciate any advice.

    Maybe a 2nd hand vita or 3ds for not very much more money and still current technology.


  • #4
    whiterebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,703 ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Jovem wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to get my eight year old a handheld games console for Christmas. Smyths have the PSP E1000 for €90. I know it's probably going out of production shortly (if it hasn't already), but for a decent gaming experience for this age group, I reckon this could be a good bargain? For context, he has a DS (original), which he rarely uses, he occasionally plays Skylanders on the Wii and he's a bit of a Minecraft fiend on the iPad.

    Is this a bad idea?
    What should I go for?
    Something that won't cost the earth (upfront or ongoing), but which offers a decent experience?

    Appreciate any advice.

    My son is selling his PSP in my adverts account at the moment, the link is in my signature. Works perfectly, charger, and selection of games with it.


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