Is the Datel 4GB Hard Drive worth it?

**wazzal7** · December 12th, 2005, 03:36

I was thinking of getting one. but is it worth the money. if someone has one, can u tell me if it's good? thanks

**slaphappygamer** · December 12th, 2005, 04:20

at lik-sang, a 2g sony ms is $199.99 and the 4g datel with extra battery capacity for $179.99. if you have the money its worth it. im thinking the price will go down again after the first of the year. thats what im banking on. if not ill probablly buy one anyway. right now im checking out a water resistant case that would fit the psp with the 4g datel.

**irondirgible** · December 12th, 2005, 04:43

A good case (logitech playgear pocket style) would be a must for me to get one. I would also wait for a price drop to a 130$ range, but that probably won't be too soon.

**shadowprophet** · December 12th, 2005, 11:11

I know people would expect a better excuse from me on why i havnt got one.
But i never got one because they make the psp look Dog ugly.
That may not be a good enought reason for some people tho.
Hell I finely just shelled out for a 2g card and called it a day.
I just dont want somthing thats gonna make my psp look like somthing Dr, Frankenstine created in his back yard..........

**slaphappygamer** · December 12th, 2005, 15:03

Originally Posted by irondirgible

A good case (logitech playgear pocket style) would be a must for me to get one. I would also wait for a price drop to a 130$ range, but that probably won't be too soon.

yeah thats a damn fine looking case, but will it accomadate the 4g datel? im hoping that price will drop soon.

**hohomanx** · December 13th, 2005, 03:54

i have teh datel 4gb and i have to say that i luv it. it doesn't look fantastic, but at the same time, the 2 protrusions coming out the back of the psp feel comfortable to me. it's also straightforward to install and load stuff onto, for those who aren't techheads. i would definitely get it. for now, i don't take my psp out too much (i kno that seems like a waste of a psp) but i have finals and stuff for right now. i agree that a sturdy case is needed, but for now i'm happy with datel's efforts.

**shadowprophet** · December 17th, 2005, 16:25

I just cant picture
haveing one of those things i mean really once you update you no longer have the memstick port as I understand it, because the hard drive is useing it.
not to mention for all the uglyness it does to the psp you only profet about 1.7 gigs from a 2 g card . is it really worth it ?

**slaphappygamer** · December 18th, 2005, 01:36

i think its totally woth it. im gonna get mine after the new year.

**Bull** · December 18th, 2005, 13:32

Out of curiosity.... am I the only person to read in many forums that the 4GB has many issues with speed and delays???

They normally respond with either to buy the 2GB or 1GB.

**a99mimon** · December 18th, 2005, 13:39

also the 4gb hard drive is apparently incompatible with 1.5 firmware version, which means you cant play homebrew etc. anyone know if this is definitely true?