The PSP Go is the latest redesign of Sony's handheld, but it differs from the previous models most not for what it adds, but what it removes: it will not have a UMD drive, replacing the disc-based medium with digital distribution. The problem, of course, is what that means for PSP owners with large libraries of UMD games who want to upgrade to the PSP Go. Speaking to Gizmodo, John Koller, director of hardware marketing, said that Sony is already working on a solution.

"We're in the midst of putting together a goodwill program," Koller explained, referring to some sort of plan where gamers could get digital copies of their UMD games. "We'll be unveiling that soon [because] we actually think there's a significant group that will be upgrading from the 1000, So we're looking at a goodwill program -- a short term goodwill program that would continue for years afterward."

The wording is a little confusing, and Koller didn't offer many more details. He did cite the process Sony already uses to transfer Blu-ray movies to the PSP, but he assured gamers would not be ripping the games from the UMDs themselves -- it's more likely they'll offer older games as PSN downloads, with some sort of system where those who already own a game can download a digital version for free.

But how exactly will you prove you already own a game? And will all games be available in digital form? The answers to such questions will have to wait until Sony reveals the full details of the program down the line.

Taking a second look at the psp go and it doesnt seem stupid has I thought it was anyways buying it is not an option for someone who lacks a good internet connection.

Im still not impressed. They better shape up and listen to consumers, atleast add another analog to the thing, (Im still amazed how Nintedo DS, a useless handheld, is selling more than the PSP!!)

Im still not impressed. They better shape up and listen to consumers, atleast add another analog to the thing, (Im still amazed how Nintedo DS, a useless handheld, is selling more than the PSP!!)

Sony has always said that this is not a PSP2.
it is the same consmers that would complain if there was a dual analog meaning it would lack FULL BACKWARD COMPARTIBILITY.

utotomi10:

Im still not impressed. They better shape up and listen to consumers, atleast add another analog to the thing, (Im still amazed how Nintedo DS, a useless handheld, is selling more than the PSP!!)

Simply because the Nintendo DS has had far more (and far better) games than the PSP. It's not something Nigerians can easily understand, we're usually hooked by shiny things

Simply because the Nintendo DS has had far more (and far better) games than the PSP. It's not something Nigerians can easily understand, we're usually hooked by shiny things

   Thats why now sony has 'psp mini' an app store that you can buy all those casual games like Ds for less the price available on the app store for the iphone,
  Now sony can rule the world, having 3 gaming machines that are still selling great and still being supported isnt a child play.
  like no other: sony,
playstation 3: it only does EVERYTHING.

     so u can keep dreaming that the ds has better games than the psp.
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wait for splinter cell and mass effect 1 and 2 on the ps3

Meehn, dis psp go tite

i am going to get me one of that! and thats for sure. hear it is for about 225 pounds.