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Old 09 April 2006, 11:08 PM
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Question Help in buying a PSP

Im sure you are asked each week about this. But looking around for one is making me feel quite old (33)
My sons birthday is in a couple of weeks (6) and I would like to get his a Sony PSP, as we go on holiday 5 days after his birthday.

But Im quite confused as to what to buy and where to buy it from
(Best Price) So what should i be looking for, and what one to get ??
Also is it worth the extra for a white one ??? or is it just the colour that is different.


Please help an old boy make his young son happy !


Cheers

Ps also some good games for it would be nice too ?? Anything to look out for ?
Old 10 April 2006, 01:00 AM
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Hello

first off the white PSP is a Jap model and the only difference is the colour. Not really worth more money in my opinion.

Lots of places in the UK are now doing well priced packages (Toys R us) is one I noticed in the paper.

The GIGa pack will only be of any use if you or your Son intend to use the photo/music/movie playback functions of the PSP. If it's only for games then the GIGA isn't needed as it's only a 1GD Duo card that you could get in future anyway.

My Nephew (7) play's Burnout and some wrestling game on his

Hope some of that helps
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Thanks for the advice.
Old 10 April 2006, 09:03 AM
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Lots of deals at the mo. Don't get the Basic Package. As you get nothing in termsof games or Memory card. I would defo get the Giga pack. But shop around as they come with a variety of different games. As a thought may be worth getting some extras for the PSP. I.e Car Charger, a better PSP pouch. Something that can carry the UMD discs etc.. Or/and an extra charged battery. The battery has a life of around 3 hours. Have a look on www.amazon.co.uk plenty of stuff on there.
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also worth checking out ebay. Ive just bought the following

Black PSP Value Pack
2Gb Duo card
2 Games (Burnout and Fifa Streets 2)
3 Films
Case
Audio Centre Stand thingy!!
All only 1 month old, A1 Mint condition, looks brand new

All for £187

Much better value than the £215 i was going to pay for the giga pack with 1 game. which didnt include fifa streets 2 which was the one he (son) wanted.

If your not interested in the big memory card, you can get a value pack (32Mb card included for save games) and 1 game for £165 from most places, and with a bit of shopping around you can probably beat that.

Mark

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Woolworths are doing the PSP giga pack for £199 ??
Thats a good deal isnt it
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I have a PSP and I am 26!! I think they are great and well worth the money. If you go on to www.pricerunner.co.uk snd type in PSP, they will search for the best deal.
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Originally Posted by Wish
Woolworths are doing the PSP giga pack for £199 ??
Thats a good deal isnt it
Nope. Just been in game today PSP Giga Pack is £189.

Funnily enough, Dixons are doing the bare bones one for £149 with a free game. I think he game is F1 Grand Prix.
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ohh there coming down ..... Off to game tomorrow then !
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