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oasismark
April 21st, 2005, 17:46
My PSP is on it's way!

Got one ariving from US next wednesday, but i want know what essential items you guys recommend.

I guess a screen protector of some kind, maybe a case, memory stick?

What do you guys all have? and where did you buy them?
Vimes220
April 21st, 2005, 18:03
memory stick (atleast 512Mb if you want to use the movie/video option) Photo-Scotland is about the cheapest i found (and fast delivery) but i dare say someone can come up with a cheaper one from somewhere
Vimes220
April 21st, 2005, 18:04
screen protector (hori for preference) is an absoloute MUST, you'll be gutted if you scratch that screen
Vimes220
April 21st, 2005, 18:05
Case, I would go for a leather one. plenty of sites (ebay if your into that kind of thing)
oasismark
April 21st, 2005, 21:49
Thanks alot guys.

I'm going to buy a screen protector, case, memory stick (prob 512) and a charger/data transfere cable.

Bloody hell, about £70's worth there.

ebay seams the best place aswel.
SchmuckofNI
April 22nd, 2005, 07:53
Don't forget to get that external Battery Charger its cheaper than buying an extra battery and is about $20 dollars. Not only that but your battery life is 2x as well.
oasismark
April 22nd, 2005, 10:08
Don't forget to get that external Battery Charger its cheaper than buying an extra battery and is about $20 dollars. Not only that but your battery life is 2x as well.


What is this item?

I'm not sure what you are talking about?

Do you have a link to it?



Think i'm gonna get this case

http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.asp?type=item&code=118340

and a screen protector.

And a 512 mem card, (is that big enough for good quality movies?)

and a usb cable for data transfere AND charging

all from ebay, or does anyone know good cheap uk websites that sell this stuff. I don't want to risk customs on imported items.
ganon
April 22nd, 2005, 13:02
memory stick (atleast 512Mb if you want to use the movie/video option) Photo-Scotland is about the cheapest i found (and fast delivery) but i dare say someone can come up with a cheaper one from somewhere

u got a direct link?
how much was it?
danrowland
April 22nd, 2005, 16:26
but you can only fit one game in that case...
oasismark
April 22nd, 2005, 18:30
but you can only fit one game in that case...


That's no problem, in fact i'll probably only take one game with me when i leave the house and that will be in the PSP.
SchmuckofNI
April 22nd, 2005, 19:41
Its called a Pelican Power Brick External Battery Pack. http://store.videogamecentral.com/psppepobrere.html
leggy
April 23rd, 2005, 20:31
Anyone got a spec for the Power Brick?
catchm
April 23rd, 2005, 22:30
what about the crystal sleeve you can get?
oasismark
April 24th, 2005, 00:15
Only 4 days till i get my psp, is the value pack cover any good? Why don't i just use the value pack cover?
SchmuckofNI
April 24th, 2005, 07:06
I use the value pack cover its fine. Man they weren't kidding when they said the battery life is 2x while using the power brick. I played the death out of wipeout for almost 7 hours straight and still had a 75% charge! Great little gadget. :)
leggy
April 24th, 2005, 10:58
I will have to buy a powerbrick!!
oasismark
April 24th, 2005, 11:50
POWERBRICK!

What a cool name. :D
ganon
April 24th, 2005, 12:38
wtf 7 hours and still 75% left!
leggy
April 24th, 2005, 15:36
Just ordered a powerbrick off ebay.

Can't wait for it to come!!
SchmuckofNI
April 24th, 2005, 22:01
Just to let you guys know with the power brick, when you first charge it gets VERY hot, but after about 15 minutes it cools down a bit. This thing is so much better than buying another battery I dunno why anyone would plop down 40 dollars for one.
Vimes220
April 25th, 2005, 07:57
u got a direct link?
how much was it?

sorry been away for the weekend.

http://www.photo-scotland.co.uk/acatalog/Memory_Stick_DUO_PRO.html

512Mb now out of stock though :(
Vimes220
April 25th, 2005, 07:58
Just to let you guys know with the power brick, when you first charge it gets VERY hot, but after about 15 minutes it cools down a bit. This thing is so much better than buying another battery I dunno why anyone would plop down 40 dollars for one.

how big is it?
leggy
April 25th, 2005, 14:30
<img src="http://tinypic.com/4pz711" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">
Vimes220
April 25th, 2005, 19:40
ok, i see why it is called a BRICK!!!!

is th cable really that short?
SchmuckofNI
April 25th, 2005, 23:49
Its long enough to put it in your pocket and still play the psp without much trouble.
ganon
April 26th, 2005, 01:53
Its long enough to put it in your pocket and still play the psp without much trouble.

you damn right
leggy
April 26th, 2005, 10:37
ok, i see why it is called a BRICK!!!!

is th cable really that short?


How long do you want it?? As long as the stupid headphones cable??? :D
Vimes220
April 27th, 2005, 08:27
How long do you want it?? As long as the stupid headphones cable??? :D
long enough to sit in my pocket while useing it. the pic makes it look like it wont reach.
leggy
April 29th, 2005, 11:13
long enough to sit in my pocket while useing it. the pic makes it look like it wont reach.

Why not get new pockets stitched further up :D
oasismark
April 29th, 2005, 13:32
I've gone with a 512 stick.

What with buying the psp, 3 games and a case, the budget is tight.

ALso, i doubt that i'll ever watch a full film (2 hrs) on the psp.

But with a 512 a can watch an episode of Phoenix Night's or Alan Partridge, and a couple of albums of mp3's which is what i'm more likely to be doing.

Cheers for help.
leggy
April 30th, 2005, 16:27
Got my brick today.

No need to worry about the lenght of lead - it is over 2 foot long!! It must have been shortened to look neat in the photo.