Sony presents the new gaming device called PSP Go, an handheld portable gaming device. The PSP Go is smaller in size of compared to the PSP 3000 and the UMD Drive has been replaced by a 16GB Hard Drive. The games and other content can either be downloaded online via the Playstation Store or from the computer.
Sony PSP Go supports M2 Micro Memory cards which are expandable up to 16GB. It has Bluetooth feature and the main buttons are hidden under the sliding screen. Although the screen size is smaller i.e. 3.8 inches, it still supports the same 480 x 272 resolution.
The D Pad and the operational buttons are put more tightly together and L and R shoulder buttons are much more prominent. The analog key has been moved to the right of the D Pad which feels a little awkward. The controls are now tucked away via a new sliding mechanism and they feel remarkably sturdy.
The battery is no longer removable but unfortunately that is the only upgrade to the battery. It serves the same amount of battery life as the PSP 3000. Old accessories like the transfer USB cable, GPS receiver, etc don’t work on the PSP Go.
The PSP Go is remarkably sturdier and lighter than the PSP 3000. There is not a noticeable difference between the game performance. Sony plans to release smaller games called “PSP Minis” which are going to be much less expensive too. Not all games are available on the PSP Go but they are slowly being released. PSP Go is available for around Rs. 12,500 in the Indian market.
