Damn, that sucks


This is a big reason why I have not bought a new video game system since I got my PS2. Companies nowadays seem too focused on the Next Big Thing that they forget all the people who have already bought stuff (stuff that si not quite obsolete yet). It's not like the original PSP's are all that ancient. There is no reason for them to not get the same add-ons the newer model is getting. Sony is just being lazy.


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Boingo_Buzzard Wrote:If they purposely obsolete the PSP after 2 years, I cannot justify spending the money for a new one where the same thing could happen.

I think you're missing the point. You're supposed to go out and buy the next new PSP. That's how today's tech gadgets are made, targeted, and sold. You're supposed to want the really cool toys out there, then buy them. In a year or two, you're supposed to ditch the very expensive item (or eBay it) for the next version of it that has cooler features. After all, we're all made of money and it's no problem to go spending hundreds of dollars each year for every new thing them make so that we can be up to date with the rest of everyone else who is also made of money.

Well, that's what the makers of these products are banking on. In many ways - they're right. People will spend hundreds on these things without much hesitation. There's the upper-income level folks who have no problem spending what amounts to pennies to them on new toys. There are tons of teens who work and have a lot of disposable income because they pay few or no bills. And then there are those who are willing to work many extra hours just to afford all the cool toys they market each year.

I love new technology, but I really don't like the way the market has been going. All the features in next year's big thing could have easily (for the most part) been put in this year's version of it. But they put just enough in there to make you want it and so that they can offer you more next year. Good for those with large disposable incomes. Bad for the working class folks.

Anyone remember back in the day when home computers the high tech toys and were relatively new? You could buy a computer and STAY with the same computer for several years and just keep buying the new software and peripherals for it. It took a long time (by today's standards) for most home computers to become obsolete.

I'm sorry about your PSP not being able to work with the new Skype PSP service. Just buy a new one. After all - it's only money, right?

TheReelTodd Wrote: Boingo_Buzzard Wrote:If they purposely obsolete the PSP after 2 years, I cannot justify spending the money for a new one where the same thing could happen. I think you're missing the point. You're supposed to go out and buy the next new PSP. That's how today's tech gadgets are made, targeted, and sold. You're supposed to want the really cool toys out there, then buy them. In a year or two, you're supposed to ditch the very expensive item (or eBay it) for the next version of it that has cooler features. After all, we're all made of money and it's no problem to go spending hundreds of dollars each year for every new thing them make so that we can be up to date with the rest of everyone else who is also made of money. Well, that's what the makers of these products are banking on. In many ways - they're right. People will spend hundreds on these things without much hesitation. There's the upper-income level folks who have no problem spending what amounts to pennies to them on new toys. There are tons of teens who work and have a lot of disposable income because they pay few or no bills. And then there are those who are willing to work many extra hours just to afford all the cool toys they market each year.

The thing I find strange about people and early adoption of technology is that older devices often will meet the customers needs just fine. Personally, I tend to have technology that fulfills all the promises of the latest and greatest high tech toys, but it's all ancient by today's standards.

A good example is Apple TV. I've had equipment that serves the same purpose for years that was comparatively cheap and more multi-functional. Another example is the Sony ebook reader. When I point out to people that the 2003 Sony NX73V Clie displays ebooks in both pdf, word and multiple other formats, plays mp3 audio and mp4 video, has integrated wireless, a digital video camera, touchscreen technology, universal remote functions and can now be purchased for a fraction of the cost (100-ish dollars, people respond with blank stares. It can't be as good, because it's not new.

Insanity.

The best rule of thumb is not to be an early adopter. Wait until the bugs are ironed out. wait until the second or third generation of tech. Buy what is established, stable and well reviewed rather than what's new. As for video games, I just rarely bother with the latest. I'm happy to keep playing my PS1 and Gamecube. In another year or two, I'll pick up a PS2 and a few dozen great games for a pittance.

Admittedly, I do have an XBox 360. But that was a gift. And just after it was purchased for me, a better version was announced.

Sorry to hear about your PSP woes, Boingo. On the upside, in another couple of years, slim PSP's will probably be obsolete and cheap, but still able to meet your needs.

well, that sucks about the skype. and about obsolescence in general.

personally i'm not that bothered. i've only had my PSP since may this year. it does all i want it to do. it plays games, movies, connects to the internet [mainly to update the system software] and plays music.

even than, i only use it for the games and the updating software. i have my ipod for the movies and music, which also does exactly what i want it to do

the way technology is going, the slim PSP, and possibly even skype itself will be obsolete, and there'll be a PSP 2, or something similar.