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Originally posted by Gangrell:
Anyone ever get the feeling that game system designers are kind of losing their sight on... you know, the games? Don't get me wrong Chewy, it sounds like a great piece of equipment, but it's more or less an MP3 player and a Ps2 thrown together. I think that since they can't really advance any further than they have in graphics, they have to aim for all the other markets too, music and such. Just doesn't seem fit for a game system.
Although, I do have the feeling since it is portable, there will be at least one story within the next week that says someone got into a car wreck, not because of a cell phone, but because of playing the PSP [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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Nah, games are still what its all about. The movies, music and other features not yet released like web browsing are just like extra bonuses. The PS2 plays CDs and DVDs, but this didn't lessen it as a game console, nor did it impede the development of some truly excellent games. The same can be said about the Xbox.
I bought the thing for the games, but since I dont have a MP3 player and I already copy all my DVDs onto my PC these extras suit me just fine and do not take away from the gameplay expirience nor add so much extra cost either.
As far as game design advancement goes this is up to the imagination of the game developers to fufill the capabilities of the hardware. The potential for expanding the multiplayer expirience is one element that is open for inovation. Like the DS, the PSP has built-in wireless but unlike the DS it can go online through any open hotspot. New content can also be distributed this way. For console/portable gaming, this is new territory and ripe for picking.
Another avenue for innovation has already been cracked open by nintendo- Conectivity. The rumor mill is already abuzz that the PS3 and PSP will be able to link up in various ways, much like some Gamecube games support using the GBA to enhance the game expirience. It is not a stretch of the imagination that even the PS2 and PSP could link up. In fact, I already have software that allows me to hook my PSP via USB to the PS2 to back up saved games from my PS2 memory card. How game developers take advantage of this type of feature is what makes it or breaks it.
I'm happy just being able to play some high quality and favorite games where ever I go and only lug around 10-12oz in a small beltpack. So when I a non-game feature or a new one is added, it's icing on the cake until the next great game is released.
Funny thing is, I found myself playing our old GBASP today. That new Zelda- Minish Cap GBA game is great fun and fun is what its all about!
[ 03-28-2005, 03:41 AM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]