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Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
more.

Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
to an exchange or return.

I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.

Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.

Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
single dead pixel.

Is this true?

May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
 
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"poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
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> Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> more.
>
> Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> to an exchange or return.
>
> I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
> I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>
> Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
> accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
> another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>
> Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
> $20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
> single dead pixel.
>
> Is this true?
>
> May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.

Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels but
ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to them.
Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them and
its not a bother.
 
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:09:36 +0000, Beck wrote:

> Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels but
> ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to them.
> Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them and
> its not a bother.

Not a bother? I guess you they don't expect customers to expect
perfection for a $250 device. Don't say its not even $250. The
"value" pack is only there so Sony can justify the price of the
PSP being $250. The stuff included is not even worth the extra $50.
 
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In article <3am1daF6a09bsU1@individual.net>,
"Beck" <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:

> Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels but
> ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to them.
> Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them and
> its not a bother.

Read that.

It's a hassle shipping it in and unless it's in writing, can you really
trust some unnamed customer service rep saying so on the phone?
 
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"poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
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> Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> more.
>
> Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> to an exchange or return.
>
> I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
> I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>

Why did you buy it if you are not interested in the games?
 
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"poldy" emitted :

>Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
>more.
>
>Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
>to an exchange or return.
>
>I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
>interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
>I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
>restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>
>Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
>accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
>another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>
>Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
>$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
>single dead pixel.
>
>Is this true?
>
>May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.

If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.
 
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"Paul Dormer" <medi@aclara.NOT> wrote in message
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> "poldy" emitted :
>
> >Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> >more.
> >
> >Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> >to an exchange or return.
> >
> >I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> >interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
> >I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> >restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
> >
> >Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
> >accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
> >another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
> >
> >Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
> >$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
> >single dead pixel.
> >
> >Is this true?
> >
> >May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
>
> If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
> another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
> see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.

Keep in mind, however, that the dead pixel problem may not be immediately
apparent. I had mine for two days and didn't see any. This morning, I
happened to notice what I thought were tiny specs of dust (that I could only
see on a jet black title screen for a game). Turns out to be a couple of
pixels that were lit white and stayed white. Honestly, if I didn't hold the
unit an inch from my nose, I wouldn't even notice them. But I say this just
to note that you might pay for one that looks perfect and a few days later
find that a few of the pixels are dead.
 
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"Paul Dormer" <medi@aclara.NOT> wrote in message
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> "poldy" emitted :
>
>>Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
>>more.
>>
>>Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
>>to an exchange or return.
>>
>>I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
>>interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
>>I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
>>restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>>
>>Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
>>accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
>>another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>>
>>Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
>>$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
>>single dead pixel.
>>
>>Is this true?
>>
>>May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
>
> If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
> another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
> see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.

I agree. If EB won't return the system for dead pixels, that $25 says that
I can "create" a problem to make sure that they do replace it. I bought 2
from them and one is perfect but the other does have dead pixels. They told
me to call Sony but I will be darned if I payed $25 for them to pawn it off
on Sony. I will make my own problem.
 
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"poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
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> In article <3am1daF6a09bsU1@individual.net>,
> "Beck" <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels
>> but
>> ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to
>> them.
>> Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them
>> and
>> its not a bother.
>
> Read that.
>
> It's a hassle shipping it in and unless it's in writing, can you really
> trust some unnamed customer service rep saying so on the phone?

Not spoken to anyone on the phone. This was a statement by Sony and was
posted on several sites.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/25/news_6121092.html
 
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EB gives you 14 days without buying an extended warranty.

"Beck" <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> "poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
> news😛oldy-D283F6.13000326032005@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> > Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> > more.
> >
> > Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> > to an exchange or return.
> >
> > I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> > interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
> > I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> > restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
> >
> > Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
> > accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
> > another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
> >
> > Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
> > $20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
> > single dead pixel.
> >
> > Is this true?
> >
> > May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
>
> Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels but
> ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to
them.
> Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them
and
> its not a bother.
>
>
 
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"Android" <androvich@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Paul Dormer" <medi@aclara.NOT> wrote in message
> news😛7mb41po4eq61c52f36hnl8c551fetf7rq@4ax.com...
> > "poldy" emitted :
> >
> > >Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen
or
> > >more.
> > >
> > >Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not
entitled
> > >to an exchange or return.
> > >
> > >I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> > >interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said
if
> > >I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> > >restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
> > >
> > >Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
> > >accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
> > >another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
> > >
> > >Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty
for
> > >$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
> > >single dead pixel.
> > >
> > >Is this true?
> > >
> > >May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
> >
> > If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
> > another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
> > see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.
>
> Keep in mind, however, that the dead pixel problem may not be immediately
> apparent. I had mine for two days and didn't see any. This morning, I
> happened to notice what I thought were tiny specs of dust (that I could
only
> see on a jet black title screen for a game). Turns out to be a couple of
> pixels that were lit white and stayed white. Honestly, if I didn't hold
the
> unit an inch from my nose, I wouldn't even notice them. But I say this
just
> to note that you might pay for one that looks perfect and a few days later
> find that a few of the pixels are dead.

Those aren't dead. Those are stuck. Dead are black and only show up against
white backgrounds. Stuck show up as white, red, or blue on a black
background. Dead pixels stay that way. Stuck pixels can eventually become
unstuck.

Skye
 
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"poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
news😛oldy-D283F6.13000326032005@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
> Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> more.
>
> Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> to an exchange or return.
>
> I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
> interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
> I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
> restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>
> Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
> accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
> another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>
> Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
> $20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
> single dead pixel.
>
> Is this true?
>
> May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.

I have a dead pixel and even a couple tiny dimples in the screen that you
could only tell by very close inspection tilted at an angle with glare from
a light. I dont play it that way anyhow so this does not affect gaming at
all. Or watching the spidey movie for that matter. I have an extended
warranty at bb but Im completely satisfied as everything seems to be working
great. Im completely satisfied with the unit. Its that kick ass!
Im playing wipeout pure and its a blast.
 
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"Android" <androvich@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Paul Dormer" <medi@aclara.NOT> wrote in message
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>> "poldy" emitted :
>>
>> >Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
>> >more.
>> >
>> >Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
>> >to an exchange or return.
>> >
>> >I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
>> >interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
>> >I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
>> >restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>> >
>> >Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
>> >accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
>> >another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>> >
>> >Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
>> >$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
>> >single dead pixel.
>> >
>> >Is this true?
>> >
>> >May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
>>
>> If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
>> another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
>> see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.
>
> Keep in mind, however, that the dead pixel problem may not be immediately
> apparent. I had mine for two days and didn't see any. This morning, I
> happened to notice what I thought were tiny specs of dust (that I could
> only
> see on a jet black title screen for a game). Turns out to be a couple of
> pixels that were lit white and stayed white. Honestly, if I didn't hold
> the
> unit an inch from my nose, I wouldn't even notice them. But I say this
> just
> to note that you might pay for one that looks perfect and a few days later
> find that a few of the pixels are dead.
>
>
>
That happened to me. Thought I had a perfect screen, but on close inspection
saw the dead pixel and a couple tiny dimples. But its a tight system. Like
someone else replied to another thread before. Im not gonna search around to
find the perfect screen.
 
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"poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
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> Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
> more.
>
> Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
> to an exchange or return.

Yep, Sony sent out a letter to all the EB, etc, managers and told them that
they would not accept units back that had defective screens like the dead
pixels. Considering the quality of Sony products, you'll just have to live
with dead pixels. Nintendo, on the other hand, accepts DS's with bad pixels
back.
 
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"Fred Liken" <fredliken@toocool4school.com> wrote in message
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> "poldy" <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in message
> news😛oldy-D283F6.13000326032005@comcast.dca.giganews.com...
>> Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
>> more.
>>
>> Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
>> to an exchange or return.
>
> Yep, Sony sent out a letter to all the EB, etc, managers and told them
> that they would not accept units back that had defective screens like the
> dead pixels. Considering the quality of Sony products, you'll just have
> to live with dead pixels. Nintendo, on the other hand, accepts DS's with
> bad pixels back.

Yeah but who wants to play games from a decade ago?
I'll take a dead pixel with new games (although mine doesn't have any) vs. a
handheld playing yesteryear's games with no dead or stuck pixels.
 
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Android wrote:
> "Paul Dormer" <medi@aclara.NOT> wrote in message
> news😛7mb41po4eq61c52f36hnl8c551fetf7rq@4ax.com...
>
>>"poldy" emitted :
>>
>>
>>>Some stories about several pixels being dead, including up to a dozen or
>>>more.
>>>
>>>Sony is apparently saying that it's not a defect and you're not entitled
>>>to an exchange or return.
>>>
>>>I got mine from Target but haven't opened it yet (not really that
>>>interested in most of the launch games). I called them and they said if
>>>I open it, even if it has dead pixels, I can't return without a 15%
>>>restocking fee. Whether I want to exchange or return for full refund.
>>>
>>>Well that's basically telling you to return unless you're ready to
>>>accept a few dead pixels. It's one thing on a large laptop screen,
>>>another on a small screen like the one on the PSP.
>>>
>>>Supposedly, if you get it from EB and buy a 1-year extended warranty for
>>>$20-25, you can exchange it for a new unit for ANY reason, including a
>>>single dead pixel.
>>>
>>>Is this true?
>>>
>>>May be worth buying from EB, whenever they get shipments in if true.
>>
>>If I was you I would return it for a refund, and when you're ready buy
>>another from somewhere that will allow you to power up the unit and
>>see if it has any dead pixels before parting with your cash.
>
>
> Keep in mind, however, that the dead pixel problem may not be immediately
> apparent. I had mine for two days and didn't see any. This morning, I
> happened to notice what I thought were tiny specs of dust (that I could only
> see on a jet black title screen for a game). Turns out to be a couple of
> pixels that were lit white and stayed white. Honestly, if I didn't hold the
> unit an inch from my nose, I wouldn't even notice them. But I say this just
> to note that you might pay for one that looks perfect and a few days later
> find that a few of the pixels are dead.
>
>
>
I've got about a dozen dead pixels on my screen. Mainly the top upper
left. I'm going to return it to Best Buy and get another one. I'm not
going to sit around for 2 weeks. I am the consumer. It is not my
fault. They owe me another one that doesn't have this problem. Best
Buy will replace defective units at no cost.


--

Andrew
 
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In article <3am9suF5ql212U1@individual.net>,
"Beck" <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:


> > Read that.
> >
> > It's a hassle shipping it in and unless it's in writing, can you really
> > trust some unnamed customer service rep saying so on the phone?
>
> Not spoken to anyone on the phone. This was a statement by Sony and was
> posted on several sites.
> http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/25/news_6121092.html

No it was Gamespot speaking to some unnamed rep. at their toll free
number.

I tried to call it myself Saturday but was on hold for 5 min. and hung
up because I had other things to do.
 
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In article <CYr1e.9729$S46.5953@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net>,
"Skye" <carolinaconvicts2@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Those aren't dead. Those are stuck. Dead are black and only show up against
> white backgrounds. Stuck show up as white, red, or blue on a black
> background. Dead pixels stay that way. Stuck pixels can eventually become
> unstuck.
>

Anyone try rubbing the stuck pixels to see if they change color?
 
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> Yeah but who wants to play games from a decade ago?
> I'll take a dead pixel with new games (although mine doesn't have any) vs.
> a handheld playing yesteryear's games with no dead or stuck pixels.


Im in the UK and parting with a huge wad of Cash for a PSP & 8 games
tomorrow. However, already have a DS with 10 games and let me assure you,
most of the games are very fresh and excellent fun. Im not a Nintendo fan
boy, but they deserve credit for an amazing handheld, it trully is an awsome
games machine. I readily accept the PSP has far superior graphics, but its
essentially a handheld PS2 - and my PS2 gather dust!!! Whilst I am buying a
PSP, I think I would choose the DS hands down as the games are so original,
you just cannot get this style gameplay anywhere else.

G.
 
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"G" <G@G.com> wrote in message
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>> Yeah but who wants to play games from a decade ago?
>> I'll take a dead pixel with new games (although mine doesn't have any)
>> vs. a handheld playing yesteryear's games with no dead or stuck pixels.
>
>
> Im in the UK and parting with a huge wad of Cash for a PSP & 8 games
> tomorrow. However, already have a DS with 10 games and let me assure you,
> most of the games are very fresh and excellent fun. Im not a Nintendo fan
> boy, but they deserve credit for an amazing handheld, it trully is an
> awsome games machine. I readily accept the PSP has far superior graphics,
> but its essentially a handheld PS2 - and my PS2 gather dust!!! Whilst I
> am buying a PSP, I think I would choose the DS hands down as the games are
> so original, you just cannot get this style gameplay anywhere else.


Sure yah can, just pick up a N64
 
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"G" <G@G.com> wrote in message
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>> Yeah but who wants to play games from a decade ago?
>> I'll take a dead pixel with new games (although mine doesn't have any)
>> vs. a handheld playing yesteryear's games with no dead or stuck pixels.
>
>
> Im in the UK and parting with a huge wad of Cash for a PSP & 8 games
> tomorrow. However, already have a DS with 10 games and let me assure you,
> most of the games are very fresh and excellent fun. Im not a Nintendo fan
> boy, but they deserve credit for an amazing handheld, it trully is an
> awsome games machine. I readily accept the PSP has far superior graphics,
> but its essentially a handheld PS2 - and my PS2 gather dust!!! Whilst I
> am buying a PSP, I think I would choose the DS hands down as the games are
> so original, you just cannot get this style gameplay anywhere else.
>
> G.
>

Doesn't everything you just said make you fairly dense for putting that much
money on a PSP and 8 titles when there aren't 8 quality titles for the PSP
and DS combined.
 
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poldy <poldy@kfu.com> wrote in
news😛oldy-2EACA6.14053928032005@comcast.dca.giganews.com:

> Anyone try rubbing the stuck pixels to see if they change color?

Only works if there isn't a screen cover--you wouldn't be able to do it
with the PSP.

Geo
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Boody Bandit wrote:
> "G" <G@G.com> wrote in message
> news:xA02e.7466$Ab.7227@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> >> Yeah but who wants to play games from a decade ago?
> >> I'll take a dead pixel with new games (although mine doesn't have
any)
> >> vs. a handheld playing yesteryear's games with no dead or stuck
pixels.
> >
> >
> > Im in the UK and parting with a huge wad of Cash for a PSP & 8
games
> > tomorrow. However, already have a DS with 10 games and let me
assure you,
> > most of the games are very fresh and excellent fun. Im not a
Nintendo fan
> > boy, but they deserve credit for an amazing handheld, it trully is
an
> > awsome games machine. I readily accept the PSP has far superior
graphics,
> > but its essentially a handheld PS2 - and my PS2 gather dust!!!
Whilst I
> > am buying a PSP, I think I would choose the DS hands down as the
games are
> > so original, you just cannot get this style gameplay anywhere else.
>
>
> Sure yah can, just pick up a N64

Using this logic, couldn't someone simply buy a $150 PS2 instead of
spending $250 on a PSP? I'm not sure why you continue to slam the DS
for being a N64 port machine but not slam the PSP for being a PS2 port
machine.
 
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Christopher Fowler <cfowler@NOSPAM.linxdev.com>'s wild
thoughts were released on Sat, 26 Mar 2005 16:49:31 -0500
bearing the following fruit:

>On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:09:36 +0000, Beck wrote:
>
>> Apparently the latest is that Sony will replace units with dead pixels but
>> ask you to use the psp for several weeks to see if you can get used to them.
>> Many people find after a few hours play they are not even noticing them and
>> its not a bother.
>
>Not a bother? I guess you they don't expect customers to expect
>perfection for a $250 device. Don't say its not even $250. The
>"value" pack is only there so Sony can justify the price of the
>PSP being $250. The stuff included is not even worth the extra $50.

$250 in the US, so it will probably come out in the UK at
250gbp, roughtly $425. We get screwed every time on stuff
like this.



Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

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"Mattinglyfan" <Estoscacahuates@comcast.net (deez nuts)> wrote in message
news:06ydneFt1ecQINXfRVn-sw@comcast.com...

>
> Doesn't everything you just said make you fairly dense for putting that
> much money on a PSP and 8 titles when there aren't 8 quality titles for
> the PSP and DS combined.

Surely quality games are just an opinion?
 
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