PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack - Ceramic White Reviews

• PSP Slim&Lite ---> awesome!!

  
  By A1WBIIZ5KF7D6H on 2007-12-13
  So I have owned the Sony PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack - Ceramic White for about 3 weeks now. I never owned the original PSP, and mostly got this for "remote play" capabilities with the PS3 (e.g. remote access to your PS3 using the PSP and a wifi connection). Simply put, the PSP is AWESOME. Seriously.
  
  The Good:
  
  1. Aesthetics/Design/Construction.
  The white slim looks and feels great. I briefly owned the black slim before returning it and getting the white one. The black looked slick, but it was a real fingerprint magnet. The white looks better, very sleek and clean. Fingerprints do not show up on it much either, which is great. The silver slim was just too cheap looking, like the silver was spray painted on, so I never considered it. Nice how the back is totally flat also, unlike the old psp. The non-spring door battery cover is fine. I was worried after reading reviews of how it is cheap feeling and fragile, but it's just fine. It is easy to open/close, gives a nice "snap" when it opens or closes, won't break if you're not rough with it (care is required), and eliminates worries about the spring door mechanism from malfunctioning. I never had an original PSP 1000, but the slim feels solid and not cheap at all to me.
  
  2. Screen.
  Very bright, nice 480x272 resolution. Movies and games just look great on it.
  
  3. Music.
  MP3s (and WMA supported also) sound great on the PSP. The visualization has about six different "patterns" that are interesting. The interface looks good, better in fact than the music player interface on the PS3, and features all the important info, and can be toggled on/off also. Recent firmware now allows for music to be played back while viewing photos.
  
  4. Video.
  Ability to run full 480x272 video off of files stored on the memory stick was a contentious issue in the first couple years, as Sony had evidently crippled video file on the memory stick to a max resolution of 320x240 in order to "encourage" users to buy overpriced UMDs. Several months ago, Sony saw the error of its ways and relented to user requests and now the PSP is fully able to play back 480x272 (the PSP's native resolution) video off of videos stored on your memory stick. Using the freeware "psp video 9," you can create video files ranging from 700mb (~1.5hrs video) to 1gb (~2hrs) that look and sound as good as a UMD movie.
  
  Functionality is great too, with the newer firmwares you can search through your video file for scenes by varying intervals (1,2, or 5 minute), which is great since your own video files will be a single file. This is really not to be underestimated in its usefulness, plus it is really cool to use!
  
  5. Photos.
  The photo viewer is pretty cool as well, but could use a bit more customization. You can view standard file types (jpg, gif, bmp, and tiff I believe) and have a few slideshow and zoom options. The background of photos that are not 480x272 resolution is white, which cannot be changed to another color (like black), which is not a big deal but I hope Sony will allow you to use a black background in the future.
  
  6. Games.
  This is of course the main feature of the PSP. I wasn't expecting the games to be too good, but there are quite a few very good games. So far, my favorites are: Silent Hill Origins, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty/Vice City Stories, NBA 08, Outrun 2006, Burnout Legends, FIFA 08, Madden 08, Legend of Heroes, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, Daxter, Wipeout Pure, and Siphon Filter: Dark Mirror. You would be amazed at the graphics, gameplay, story, audio (music/voiceovers) this little system is capable of! Some of these are just great games.
  
  7. Remote Play/Location Free Player.
  This is the original reason I bought the PSP, to remotely (via wifi) connect to my PS3 and access the music, video, photos, and even games on it. When it works, it is just really really cool. The PS3 interface shows up on the PSP screen (which can be adjusted for quality based on the bandwidth you want to set it to -- there are five different settings), and you can play movies, trailers, photos, audio, even some games (like Lair!) on your PSP. I haven't used Location Free player yet, but basically it is like using a Slingbox on the PSP, so that you can watch TV, access your DVR, etc., on your PSP using a wifi connection. I plan to try it someday for sure.
  
  8. Internet.
  You can use the browser to surf the internet on the PSP when you have access to wifi. It works well enough, and the key input system is pretty decent for a non-QWERTY/touchscreen input system.
  
  9. Functionality/Performance.
  The much maligned battery life, is really not that bad at all. Using the PSP to listen to mp3s, watch videos, play games, I get about 3-4 hours of usage (depending on how much video/games I watch/play), which gets me through average usage easily. For longer trips, I have the 2200mAh (oem) extended battery which works great and will give me roughly 6-8 hours of usage. Incredible. The battery will stick out the back, but you can go to dealextreme-dot-com and buy a bigger battery cover (black or white) for less than four dollars. Sony will evidently release an official extended battery kit with a bigger battery cover in black and silver (no white though, booo!) for about 45 dollars sometime in the next month or so.
  
  During gameplay, I have never had any slowdown of framerate or crashing EVER. Not once on over 14 games that I now own. Great performance. Videos and music also perform flawlessly. Load times are not that bad, and don't bother me much as it is only in the beginning mostly, and so gameplay during games is very quick.
  
  The XMB (cross media bar) user interface is fantastic and so easy to use and rather stylish as well. Love using it. Video out to your TV is a cool feature that I have not yet used.
  
  The Not-so-good:
  
  1. Fingerprint magnet (black PSP). White one has no issues with this.
  2. Cannot change background color to black when viewing photos.
  3. Wifi is 802.11b only, no 802.11g (faster) support... yet.
  4. Remote play is hit or miss regarding connectivity. Still not easy to connect to the PS3. Hopefully, Sony will improve upon this with updates. Remote on/off of the PS3 works well enough though.
  5. Soon to be released extended battery kit will not include a white cover. No biggie, just go to dealextreme-dot-com to find a white one from Hong Kong (cheap too).
  6. Limited audio/video codec support, including no DIVX/XVID support yet for videos or AAC for audio. But using PSP Video 9 (freeware) to convert videos works just fine to convert videos of most types into viewable 480x272 (or less if you want) mp4 video.
  7. UMD spinning noise is a bit loud/harsh on the ears, but luckily it spins rarely and usually at the beginning of the game or rarely during gameplay (e.g. loading new levels, etc.).
  8. Volume on audio/video playback from memory stick is TOO QUIET! Setting "dynamic normalization" under "audio" settings helps it get louder, but still it's too soft. The volume from the speakers is okay but I always use headphones so I cannot really judge it.
  9. Expensive assessories. Getting a couple extended batteries, a battery charger, a nice protective case, a screen protector, some UMD cases, headphones, wrist strap, a few games, a nice memory stick pro duo (I got the 8gb one -- you won't want less than that), and the price quickly jumps up to almost PS3 range (easily over 500 dollars).
  10. Cool accessories only available in Japan, including a camera, GPS, and DMB (mobile television). I don't really miss those though.
  
  
  Bottom Line:
  
  As you can judge from my lengthy review, I love my new white PSP slim. It is so fun, versatile, and cool (remote play will impress your friends and family) that you will not regret plopping down some serious cash to build up your PSP slim system!
  
  

• Sony Star Wars PSP Pack

  
  By A28XL6Z5HNG1Y on 2007-11-05
  Every other PSP package includes the Sony memory stick required to save games. The Star Wars package does not. To me it's a major slap in the face to customers and I am returning mine and I will continue to use my old PSP.
  
  

• Some Things Others May Not Have Mentioned Yet

  
  By A17R50L4E730YH on 2007-11-05
  Ok, I've read most of the reviews here on the "new" PSP Slim and I just want to chime in with a few observations of my own others may not have mentioned yet and also some of the things I desperately wanted to find out before I made my own purchase. Note: I've owned the original PSP for nearly 2 yrs now so I have a lot of experience with both models now.
  
  First of all, I know a lot of people knock the PSP in geneal, I used to always hear Gamestop employees dissing it compared to the DS all the time, but I'm so glad I didn't listen to them. I simply love my PSP!!! As time goes by I have only learned to appreciate it more and more. I must admit I am a pretty diehard Sony Playstation apologist at this point, I might as well be on their payroll, but what can I say? They had me hooked with the PS1.
  
  By now everyone has pretty much stated the following unanimously about this new model: Yes, it i super lite compared to the original. Yes it does seem more cheaply made and fragile. Yes the new UMD door is more flimsy, Yes the new card slot cover is odd and delicate. And all of these comments I read before making my purchase made me slightly apprehensive, but now that I've owned my new slim one for a while now let me say this: At first the super lightness throws you off, but after a week or so you totally adjust and you can't imagine it being lighter again. If you try to go back to your old PSP later, it feels like your going back to your original Gameboy or some cell phone from the late 90's. The old PSP seems like a brick after you get adjusted to the slim. The new UMD door is kinda flimsy, but if you treat it kindly it is cetainly aduquate. Same goes for the memory stick slot cover, but just be gentle and you should have no problem. That being said, these two fragile parts are the primary reason I would not ever recommend the slim PSP for a child who is too young to take care of precison equipment yet. This is the 1 and only major reason I think the DS has any sort of advantage over the PSP, this and the game selection for the kiddies. But if you're a more serious gamer and somewhat of a gear head, the PSP is totally the portable choice for you (more on this later).
  
  Now, as far as the new upgrades: I haven't played all of my old games yet, but I could swear while playing a game, the UMD has to get accessed a lot less now. Depending on the game I can be playing for several minutes now w/o the disk ever spinning. Although the old PSP had those 2 little speaker holes near the bottom on the front, they were actually faux! The sound actually emanated from the 2 little holes on the bottom on the silver trim. This practically made no sense so now that the speakers are truly positioned in the front, this makes the sound somewhat louder and more direct, however the max volume setting is still somewhat lower than you might like unless you are in an utterly quiet location.
  
  One thing that I was really, really hoping they would remedy when they came out with a new PSP was a second analog stick on the right side. This is sadly the 1 last feature I feel the PSP is still sorely lacking. Too many games, esp. of the 1st or 3rd person shooter type suffer greatly by having to improvise with watered down control schemes which hampers 2 of my favorite PSP games: SOCOM and this new SW:Battleground which came with my Slim (more about Battleground later). Seriously, how hard would it have been to add another stick?
  
  Now the ability to connect to a TV: This to me was the primary selling-point for me to upgrade my PSP going in. In some ways it's the ability I always wanted for my portable systems going back to my first Gameboy, but again sadly, Sony fell somewhat short of the mark. This was a bittersweet upgrade, let me explain further: Ok, you should know by now that they sell composite (5 plug) cables to hook up your PSP to your TV and more traditional RCA (3 plug) types. This is a mixed back of confusion b/c if you buy the RCA's you can project everything from your PSP to your television (pics, music, video from your memory stick) BUT... (BIG But) You can't play your PSP games or UMD movies on your TV using ONLY the RCA cables. Now, on the other hand, with the composite cables you can view and do all, but alas things are still not quite "perfect". Viewing the cross media bar (XMB) and videos comes out just fine. (Surprisingly the UMD movies blown up actually look about 90 - 95% as good as an annomorphic DVD played with on a progressive scan DVD player on a HD monitor). Also somewhat surprising to me was that you have screen setup options for your tv ratio (4:3 or 16:9) plus progressive or interlaced mode. (BTW, if you set it to 4:3 mode it will display everything in letterbox on your more "square" TV screen.) BUT again all is not well. When you surf the web, which is actually pretty cool on your TV, You get a small black border all the way around your viewing field, which is manageable, I guess, because it doesn't take away too much. But... when you play a game, I still don't quite get the faux pas miscalculation found here. For some odd ridiculous reason, not only does the machine automatically give you a lame black border around the screen area, but, and this nearly unforgivable, it distorts the screen ratio. Everything is sort of stretched and squashed. This applies whether you have your screen settings set to 4:3 or 16:9. This absolutely makes no sense especially if you have a modern 16:9 widescreen television; they should have just left the ratio the same. And even if your TV is like mine and you can alter the stretchiness of your viewing ratio, the PSP displays the screen (while playing games only) in such a way that no matter what your picture will be distorted. Either too wide or too skinny. I mean, I guess many of you out there would care less about this at your home, because it doesn't really hinder playing your games in any way, but these sorts of issues can simply make me lose my mind. This is the primary reason I have to rate the new slim at a 4 vs. a 5. I am praying that one day in the near future they will release a network update that will somehow solve this screen ratio problem. And yes, blown up, the graphics appear nearly, but not quite as good as PS2, but certainly better than the old PS1. And still, I feel sorry for those of you who don't have composite connections on your TV b/c you're S.O.L. if you want to play your games on TV. Also, what if I want to share my pictures with someone at their place and they don't have an extra composite connection or high-def TV? Do I have to go out and purchase and carry around with me a second cable just to have the much more common RCA configuration?
  
  Now the game that comes with this white edition, and BTW, don't forget to get a 1GB (or larger) Memory Stick Duo because your going to need one. Star Wars Battlefront Rogue Squadron is one of the best infrastructure multiplayer online games for the PSP. Only SOCOM can rival it if you're into shooters, but I must confess I haven't played all of the PSP online shooters out there so there could be others. SW: Battlefront II for the PSP plain out sucked because of its lack of online and campaign modes, but this edition is more of the real deal. A couple of nitpicks by me though are: I am used to playing shooters like Warhawk on my PS3 now and these super tiny claustrophobic levels in Battlefront:RS somewhat take away from the fun. Combine this with the very simplistic level design and you start to have a lot less strategy options when battling others. You just basically run around and face people up face-2-face and whoever shoots faster or has a more powerful gun will win. The ability to lock on to targets is fine, but this control scheme is much more finely tuned in a game like SOCOM for the PSP. The lack of the ability to lock on to your enemies in SW:BFII for the PSP made the experience utterly dreadful when trying to shoot your targets. Also, in a game like Warhawk I am spoiled with the fluid spot-on controls of your avatar. In Rouge Squadron this is something to be desired. Moving your character around the playing field is a somewhat jerky affair and the turning around to do a 180 to look behind you seems to take entirely too long and is hardly smooth. But hey, for the PSP I still think it's a more than worthy attempts at multi online play.
  
  1 last thing, let me reiterate for those of you who have never owned a PSP to date. Even though I have a computer for the web, and a PS3, and an iPod, I still use the heck out of my PSP for pics, games, and music on the go. Also as a very convenient podcast catcher/RSS feed handler, if you're into that kind of thing. I never knew I'd be using my PSP so much in this way before I got one. This is one thing my iPod can't do and something I rather not clutter around with on my computer if I don't have to. And although I haven't quite found the ideal way to capitalize on this function yet, you can pair up or marry your PSP with your PS3 and you can actually view everything saved up on your PS3 at home on your PSP anywhere you can get a broadband connection!!! Although you can't play your PS3 games by this method or watch you DVD's or Blu-rays yet, I still think they will make better use of this ability in the future.I really hope all of this info in my review helps you all out there because it's the review I wish I could have read before I made up my mind to buy the new slim PSP.
  
  

• can't get better than this

  
  By A2VJQQ3IYRSLT5 on 2007-12-20
  I had the original PSP, very sturdy and downright portable gaming to have. Unfortunately mine broke and to spend another 200+ to replace....not!! Now Sony brings out the Star Wars limited edition; any true fan cannot pass this up. At first holding of the item, I thought I got swindled. Felt like someone just took the insides of the machine and left the shell. Same great perfomance of the original but so much lighter. Although it doesnt feel as sturdy as the original but within minutes of playing; you'll forget about the PSP of old. In a nutshell, to replace a broken PSP or acquire for the first time, this is it. Especially with free shipping and no tax....
  
  

• These reviews are not for this product!

  
  By A34BLRIFDXUATJ on 2007-11-23
  I am disapointed in what was in the package when I got it.
  I got the Star Wars kit and ordered the daxter game seperately.
  In the end I get less. It contains only the PSP, Game, Power cord and battery. The Daxter kit has more. It has the memory stick and a UMD movie disk.
  
  Be carefull, I read this page several times and was convinced that the package I bought included a memory stick and a Family Guy UMD.
  It does not. In fact the memory stick is required for some games and now I have to order one. (bummer)
  I feel ripped off.
  
  Amazon is using these reviews for all PSP products. Read the contents of the package from other websites or the sony website.
  
  These reviews do not apply to this product in particular.
  
  
• dont buy
  By A2ZMN5H21MBLEU on 2007-12-09
  dont buy this item it sucks. dont waste your money on it. its not as good as the regular psp and 99% of accessories dont work for it. i just sold mine and bought a regular psp. all in all it sucks dont waste your money like me.
  
  
• Good system for fans of Star Wars and PSP
  By A2OM1YVS0AA4QX on 2007-11-11
  My son, who is a huge fan of Star Wars, loves the PSP Star Wars entertainment pack. The newer PSP system has good improvements (lighter, thinner, faster loading, extra features). He loves Battlefront and the Star Wars design. Overall a good value for the system and game.
  
  We bought the component cable to connect the new PSP to a TV. While the image quality isn't high def by any means, he loves the ability to play his PSP games while viewing the TV at home.
  
  NOTE this new PSP package is missing some KEY accessories from the original model sold, like a memory stick, carrying case, wrist strap, and ear buds. If you are replacing a PSP, this a very good bundle. If this is new for someone, make sure to pick up the needed accessories (including a screen protector).
  
  
• great star wars slim redesinged PSP
  By ANEICG8GKK9HC on 2007-10-10
  I bought my new PSP at the store. I opened it and I saw the PSP not that different but it was wight. Then when I held it in my hand I saw that it was 33% lighter than the old one, and 19% thinner. Sony weren't lying. The star wars video game that it comes with is 5 out of 5 game. I loved the every part of the game. If you like star wars you should get this but if you don't
  have any money you should get the core black one or if you don't like star wars you can get the silver one which comes with the silver PSP , daxter , cables to charge, family guy movie, 1 GB psp mem stick. There is one thing you need to know if you want music or pics, video you will need a $17 software to use it that is the bad part.
  
  
• PSP Star Wars Entertainment Pack
  By A37RNPMFLM5ICP on 2007-12-17
  I bought the system for my 11 year old son. He loves it. He has had every hand held gaming system they make and we are very pleased with the graphics and the ease of the system. The ability to get on-line is a bonus. He really does not utilize the music and picture capabilities. The only thing I suggest is to add a screen protector and get a carry case to protect the screen because it does not close to protect it.
  
  
• Worthy upgrade to the PSP-1000
  By A2HRWK2QLMSA9C on 2007-11-08
  Although the new Slim looks very similar to the PSP-1000, the slight differences makes the Slim a worthy upgrade. You can feel the weight difference the first time you pick it up; it feels like a feather compare to the bulky PSP-1000. Here are the pros of the new slim:
  
  -Faster load times for the UMD
  -Sharper and bright screen compare to fat
  -Love the new directional pad, you can actually do some half circles and quarter circles
  -White is very classy and no fingerprints!
  
  I love the new PSP and would largely recommend it as a second PSP or a first time user.
  
  
• Awesome - but Caveat Emptor!
  By A1D3W4I0D96S02 on 2007-12-28
  PSP Starwars Bundle is a blast - my 9 y/o son's jaw hit the floor when he opened it Christmas morn. He also got the Marvel Ultimate Alliance game but alas, could not play it Christmas day because we needed 1 GB memory stick that WAS NOT included in the bundle. Should have read the fine print. Emailed Sony to find out why a mem stick is not included when most games so obviously need it. They said among the many upgrades such as the ability to stream video via your TV, the memory stick in the bundle was not one of them?!
  
  Be sure you read the fine print, know what capacity your games require and be sure to have a memory stick so your kid can get to playing right away. Make sure you buy a case for it as well because the screen is prone to fingerprints and scratches. This is a sleek little machine and probably more than a 9 y/o needs in a gaming system but hopefully, after having to go out the day after Xmas and buy a memory stick, he will have it around for a while.
  
  
• Star Wars fun fun fun
  By A1OTTESN9EISPU on 2007-09-14
  
  I have the Daxter silver PSP system that I bought back on Sept 13th and love it so had to get the Star Wars ceramic white one too! I am use to the new smaller design just feels comfy in my hands and the UMD door is actually better and easier to use than on my original black PSP that was one gripe I had when I first got my Daxter one. Color wise I favor the metallic silver finish but I dig the Vader on the backside of the white one and the included Star Wars game. The only drawback is the Star Wars edition does not come with a memory stick so I bought the Sony 2GB memory stick which cost me $55 bucks so definitely the Daxter bundle is the best deal package content wise. Either way both are great systems so you can't go wrong with one or the other or just get both. I am havin lotsa fun playing this Star Wars Renegade Squadron game! Portability and lightweight is what it's about... can't beat that :-)
  
  BTW... my Daxter PSP does have a tiny stuck pixel in the upper middle leftside of the screen and my white PSP doesn't have any stuck pixels hmmm
  
  
  
• How to lose a few pounds and look fabulous
  By A3VLX5Z090RQ0V on 2007-11-03
  Well, it seems that the PSP has gotten itself a tan and became a bulimic, because this new model looks sleek and slim. Yes, it wouldn't be a "PSP slim" review w/o saying all the compliments that forces some girls to be anorexic. It does, indeed, feel a bit lighter and it's definitely thin and proportional on all corners. It's also quite glossy as both sides of the "PSP slim" are coated with the same material used on the iPod, which means that my OCD self is gonna have the pleasure of cleaning off the fingerprints and dirt that can be easily appeared on the PSP from any light source, every time that I finish playing it; those complaints and pluses are quite similar to the "DS Lite", which may be the reason Sony is releasing this new model. The potential hand-markings are one of the reasons that I bought this specific package, the Ceramic White; the color makes any marks barely visible. Granted, I'm not to hangin' on the Darth Vader display on the battery cover, but hopefully in the future some shop will sell white battery cover replacements for the Slim w/o Hayden Christensen's dark side.
  
  Packaging-wise, not only does it include the system but the new "Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron" game. I haven't actually play the game, and I don't plan to. Personally, I hardly think Star Wars games are any fun (besides the Lego ones), so why should I test the new system on a game that isn't to my taste where I have other games in my roster to try? It would've been nice if it included a 1 gig memory stick like in the "Daxter" pack, but I guess a new game like this would justify the equal 200-dollar price, I suppose.
  
  Despite a few adjustments on the PSP's ergonomics (the speakers moved up and you can just pop open the UMD slot instead of sliding the open lock), I was pretty much in familiar territory with this new portable system. While the second analog nub is still nonexistent, the button layouts are still pretty comfortable to deal with. The people say that the D-Pad is slightly-more responsive and the colors on the LCD are slightly-more vibrant than the older model, but those are just that: slight. Those differences, to me, aren't all that noticeable.
  
  The menu-system hasn't changed much as expected, but there are a few things to notice. There's an option to recharge the battery by USB. Recharging the battery by USB may seem like a good idea if it wasn't for two things: one, I have to go under "USB Connection" mode in order for the PSP to charge, which means I can't do anything with the PSP while it's charging; two, I can just use the USB recharging cable (which connect from the PSP's DC slot) to charge it and not deal with these limitations. There's a connection display mode, which is a new option to display the PSP onto the TV from a slot that also works as a headphone slot; I don't have the PSP component cable to try this new option, so I can't say anything about it.
  
  There's also another option that I'm most intrigued about: UMD Cache. With the option, in simple terms, it makes the games load faster up to 30%...so they say. I tried this option on an imported Korean game, "DJ Max Portable 2" because I remember how long the game takes to go from the menu to the gameplay. It took 13 seconds to get to the gameplay on my old PSP, and when I tried the game on my PSP slim...it took only 12 seconds. WOW, A ONE-SECOND DIFFERENCE! THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING! In all seriousness, there may be some PSP games that load quickly on the PSP Slim, but from a few games that I tried, the load-time differences aren't all that dramatic. But maybe those games are before the technology made for the Slim, so maybe the UMD Cache will be useful for future games like "God of War: Chains of Olympus".
  
  That's about as hands-on as I can get for the PSP Slim. Should you get it? If you hadn't already own the old PSP, go right ahead. For the old-model PSP owners are concerned, the PSP slim has some minor interesting changes and additions, but the problems still remain; the battery still runs low, and as said before, this really needs a second analog stick; having UMD cache is a nice addition, but for the rest, I don't think the improvements aren't as big or essential as its other portable competitor. As far as these people are concerned, they don't need to upgrade for the Slim model.
  
  Hey, I didn't want to get the Slim in the first place. I was quite fine with my old, white model, but an unfortunate circumstance has occurred. My old PSP had a damaged memory stick slot, so I can't insert the Mem Stick Pro properly to save or load my games. Since I didn't have the knowledge to repair this kind of damage, and being that my PSP is imported my warranty was already shot on the first day, I had to beg my parents to get the new Slim that matches the color of my now-disposed portable system. So I got the new model out of chance.
  
  At least it's a good replacement, and by having this new hardware I can face any potential uses this Slim model can and will provide.
  
  
• Renegade Squad... Attention!
  By A3CSD6RZDSGDE2 on 2007-11-10
  First the Limited Edtion Star Wars PSP is great for any Star Wars fan. I like Renegade Squadren but it is an easy game. Even on elite it is rather easy. But the cool story about an unknown squad that fought against the Empire is wonderful. I love games that customize and this one is not bad. You can customize color character faces and body types. You can even choose a symbol to represent you. But the best part is you get to choose your combo of weapons, accessaries and abilities. It is not a perfect customization setup like Amored Core or WWE Smackdown games but it is a nice one. I have not played online yet but I think playing against or with other people online will be the true strength of this game.
  
  
• Well worth getting.
  By AKIGOUPTB86KZ on 2007-12-27
  This is my first PSP, and I admit I have been hesitant because of what I perceived as the lack of good games. The fact that it plays video, MP3s, can get you an the Internet and so on weren't huge selling points to me. That all changed with this version that comes bundled with "Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron." I'm a big fan of the Battlefront games, and the fact that PS3 isn't worth the money made this an easy purchase decisions.
  
  The PSP itself looks great. Ceramic white with a black Darth Vader on the battery cover. Very cool. It is easy to use, light weight, and while you can't play out in the sun without some kind of glare reducing filter, the screen is crisper than it has any right to be.
  
  The game itself is a blast and the best Battlefront game. Playing it online with others (and not bots) was exceptionally exciting. (There's nothing like firing a wrist rocket at a hiding Darth Maul who then promptly pops out from behind the pillar he was using to take cover and whips his double-bladed lightsaber at you. Good times.
  
  Besides a battery and charger/adaptor, this system comes with nothing else. You have to buy a memory stick and case (which I highly recommend). And as for reports of pieces not being put together very well, I have had no issues with that. In fact, just a few days after getting it, it fell out of my pocket. The case hit the floor and opened as it bounced in the air a bit. The PSP came out and hit the floor. Nothing came off, nothing opened, and it works fine.
  
  This is well worth the money, and just recently the PSP became the best-selling handheld system in Japan. With the games set to come out, it will soon be that way here.
  
  
• son loves it
  By A3IHRHLBGE8JJN on 2007-12-28
  I bought this for my son (10) for christmas.....he's thrilled. He has starwars games for the computer and nintendo64/gameboy, but he loves this one. He didnt put it down for 3 days. The graphics are great for a handheld! And it appears to be well made, its got good weight to it, and doesnt feel cheap.
  
  
• Star Wars Rules
  By A31UXK53NJR6D5 on 2007-12-30
  I originally bought Sony PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack - Ceramic White for myself and had a lot of fun playing it. You definitely need a memory stick to go with it. The wireless, MP3, CMD movies and a plethora of games to choose from are worth every cent. Not to mention it's collectible. Unfortunately, my hands are too big and I nearly got carpal tunnel syndrome playing it so I gave it to a friend of the family.
  
  
• PSP
  By A42SLR7KJ24FK on 2007-12-31
  I had a DS for a while and there are such a small amount of games for it that are not for kids only, I got bored with it. I am excited to play so many games for it.
  
  
• I LOVE THIS SYSTEM
  By A3R2INR2AVDBPE on 2008-01-26
  I'd never played with a PSP until yesterday. I'd see a friend of mine playing Lumines when it first came out, but that was about it.
  
  Now I begin to see what I'd been missing.
  
  I bought the PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver version of the PSP hardware yesterday on something of a whim. I'd heard decent things, read some reviews and thought it might be a good investment. Plus, hey,Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions was out, and I wanted to play that.
  
  I turned out to be a good purchase! The unit itself is very well-designed and comfortable to use. The display screen is incredibly vivid and bright. The interface is nicely designed. I had a few problems getting onto the internet at first, but I managed to resolve those within a few minutes (the little web-browser they have built-in to the software is... ok. Not great, but it gets the job done).
  
  In fact, about the only thing I would have liked that did not come with this system was a USB cable. Fortunately I was able to find one at my local game store and now I can hook this sucker directly up to my computer. Very useful, given that I now am able to play MP3s on my PSP, as well as store photos!
  
  In addition to the system, I also got a one gig memory chip. That's pretty handy! It also came with Daxter, which I haven't played too much, but it's proving fun. It also came with Family Guy - The Freakin Sweet Collection (UMD Mini for PSP). Alone, these items would likely add quite a bit more to the expense, but they came included for only a little more than the system itself (I sold the UMD, however. Why? Well, partly cause I have that same product on DVD and partly cause I just don't "get" the whole UMD thing. They're overpriced, have no extras and just aren't very interesting).
  
  I've owned and enjoyed a Nintendo DS Lite Onyx Black, but I gotta say this little system is worlds away. You get video games, internet access, an MP3 player, a movie player (though not my thing, as mentioned), and a picture viewer, all for not too much more than a DS. Nintendo, I love you, but in this case Sony has the best product (don't hate me!).
  
  The only down-sides I see is that this is not a system for younger kids (what with the UMD discs), and it is a little larger than the DS. It would be nice if it came with a wrist strap, since I'm sure dropping it would have tragic consequences, and as I said before I would've liked to have had a USB cable in the box. But still, I'm happy with what I bought and I think you would be, too!
  
  
• Glad I got it
  By AJR5E7KK314NU on 2008-02-17
  Star Wars Battle front is fun if you like 1st person shooters. The controls took some getting use to as I am use to a mouse and keyboard. Playing as the characters from the movies and playing in the locations that the movies took place in is amusing. The sound effects were done very well right out of the movie
  The PSP itself if amazing. It does so much more then just play games. They have added both Skype and internet radio since I have purchased it. I wish it came with a memory stick as this is a MUST have for the gaming system. keep your fingers off the screen or you will always be cleaning it.
  
  
• Amazing
  By A11OUN5CTEOCBD on 2008-03-04
  Well I thought that Inever going to find one of this, but Iwas wrong. Now I got it and pretty fun the gameplay. If you like to play strategies PC games like: Rise of Nation, Age of Empire, etc. I know you would like this one.
  
  
• Makes a great gift
  By AEPR25SV5USOV on 2008-03-11
  I am in the US Navy and was deployed to the middle east. I used Amazon to send this PSP to my son for his Birthday. I guess his party was over when he opened it. He has played it 4 days strait now. So you cant go wrong with this gift idea
  
  
• Great hardware, dissappointing corporate tactics..
  By A2NOJVQUPKPTEI on 2008-04-30
  First off this is a great piece of hardware. Plenty of features, decent software support, a nice bit of versatility. The problem with this particular bundle is this. Sony does not include a memory card nor a USB connection for the PC. This means that you can't save anything (not even games) and you can't put anything on it (i.e. music, movies, pictures) without going out and buying these two components. A 4GB memory card runs around $65 (you'll need at least 4GB if you want to put movies and music on it in any worthwhile volume.) A USB cable (bundled with uneccesary software to increase the price of course) runs around $20. That's an extra $85 for components required to fully enjoy this product. Not to mention the spare battery most PSP owners will tell you is a necessity if your planning on playing for longer than 2 or 3 hours without an electrical outlet nearby. I own two Nintendo DS systems and the only thing I've ever had to buy for them is the games. I'm not going to go into which system is better, I'm merely stating that it's pretty cheap of a multibillion dollar corporation to not include the necessary parts with the system. I've given a four star rating because, as I said, it's a great system with alot of nice features and quality games. Just be warned that if you're purchasing this particular bundle, you'll need to buy the memory card and USB cable separately.
  
  
• Nice Combo Package
  By AZGRAIQ6JMHH4 on 2008-05-20
  Great Value for the new PSP. Renegade Squadron is fun and the new slimmer PSP works great. Good shipping time too. Had trouble finding this after the 'Limited time' sale ended after Christmas, but Amazon still had one.
  
  
• Love it
  By A3SKLICPOEJJ53 on 2008-06-13
  I always waanted a psp, and it was like i imagined and more, the graphics look like a PS2 or XBOX 360. very nice. the only thing is that the joystick gets very dirty because of the color: white
  
  
• Sweet!
  By on 2008-06-23
  PlayStation Portable (PSP) Value Pack
  He loves it! (I'm his mom and I say it was worth every penny.)
  
  
• Awesome Game Pak
  By A2N8SHZMW0HJF4 on 2008-08-28
  Product came as promise. Very quick delivery. Would recommend this company and will try to use again.
  
  
• Excelent!!!!
  By A1NB1TFCUW6VWR on 2007-11-25
  Perfect, is it beatifull, very small than older, perfect to me.
  Now i have the power of dark side on all my games!!!
  Mejor de lo que esperaba, resolucion perfecta, todos los juegos se ven de maravilla. Ademas de llevar el poder del lado oscuro con ella.
  
  
• Perfect
  By A3ILFOJQXFZPP on 2007-12-12
  I can only say, this is the perfect PSP
  Vader on the back . . .
  
  
• My Review
  By A2E0EU19VLWWJ3 on 2007-12-13
  Renegade Squadron is a fun game if you like running around mindlessly shooting the others guys. You can set what weapons you want rather than find the closest Command Post to switch characters. The only downside of the game is that the storyline is a little short. The Galactic Conquest part is a little weird but once you get use to it it is off to saving the galaxy. Overall it is a rather good game.
  
  

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