--- product_id: 177689 title: "PSPgo - Piano Black" price: "£3.69" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/177689-pspgo-piano-black store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 16GB built-in flash storage 3.8" ultra-crisp slide-out screen Bluetooth-enabled connectivity PSPgo - Piano Black **Price:** £3.69 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your commute with the sleek, all-digital PSPgo! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PSPgo - Piano Black - **How much does it cost?** £3.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/177689-pspgo-piano-black) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Vibrant Visuals:** Enjoy crisp 720p resolution on a 3.8-inch slide-out LCD for immersive gameplay. - • **Quiet & Efficient:** No UMD drive means quieter operation and longer battery life for uninterrupted play. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Bluetooth support for headsets and accessories keeps you hands-free and connected. - • **Instant Digital Library:** Download games, movies & shows directly—no bulky discs or cases needed. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Sleek, ultra-portable design fits effortlessly in your daily carry. ## Overview The PSPgo in Piano Black redefines portable gaming with 16GB internal flash memory, Bluetooth support, and a compact slide-out control design featuring a sharp 3.8" LCD screen. Eliminating the UMD drive, it offers quieter, more energy-efficient gameplay and instant access to downloadable content from the PlayStation Network—perfect for the modern gamer on the move. ## Description PSPgo - Piano Black Review: Pretty great, actually - There's no amount of hate for the PSPGo, and some of the arguments against purchasing one are hard to counter. That said, I purchased one anyway, and I couldn't be happier with it. First, I'll admit to having owned a PSP-2000 a few years ago. I eventually rid myself of it, mainly because I was doing the vast majority of my gaming at home, and there weren't many games out for the system that really held my interest. With more RPGs out for it now such as Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions and Dissidia, I was all prepared to bite the bullet a 3000, but the notion of carrying around a number of UMDs around with me stopped me. I commute every day and so whatever I bring with me for entertainment needs to be as compact and integrated as possible. There's just no good way to transport UMDs short of buying a carrying case, and throwing one of those into my bag with my laptop, phone, notebooks, MP3 player and associated peripherals was definitely a step beyond my comfort level. Enter the PSPGo. Integrated 16 GB flash memory, negating the need for both UMDs and memory cards? Check. Smaller size, allowing one to pocket the device without exposing half of it to the elements? Yeah, buddy. Incredibly crisp screen resolution? Also present. Considering I'd sold my PSP games along with my unit, yes, I needed to build a library again. That was solved with a simple $50 Playstation Network Card, which gave me enough to buy a whopping seven PSOne games from my earlier years. I was in gaming heaven. I really can't stress how amazing it is to be able to play those games again, and whenever I want, no less. The unit itself really is great. I have fairly large hands and fingers, and I have had no trouble holding and operating the device comfortably and accurately. The sliding mechanism is much like what you'd find in many cell phones nowadays, and it feels sturdy and will likely not break easily. I've always been a fan of Sony's XCrossMediaBar, the operating system of sorts for the PSP and PS3, and navigating it is intuitive and simple. To address a few common complaints about it: First, yes, it's true. The PSPGo only supports wireless-b, which is pretty frustrating if you like to keep your personal wi-fi network up to date. I'm not sure if Sony has any plan to rectify this considering the most obvious work around to this is to download whatever you need onto your PC and then transfer it to the PSP, but it's my major complaint about the product. Second, I've had no problem playing a number of different games on the unit, including classic PSOne RPGs. I can read all text without straining my eyes. I'll state here that I don't wear corrective lenses of any kind, so this experience may be different if you do; my advice is to try it out as much as you can before you purchase it. Simple. Third, some claims regarding the battery life seem to be exaggerated. I charged mine to full capacity right out of the box (which, I expect, some do not do with most new electronic devices despite it being the very first step in any Quick Start Guide) then proceeded to play with it for nearly five hours straight without needed to plug it in. If you turn off redundant, nonessential and unused features (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, anyone?), the unit will go for a very respectable amount of time. Finally, the biggest complaint of all: Sony doesn't seem too eager to make their entire UMD library available for digital purchase, apparently. Really? Bear in mind that this technology launched just over a month ago, and that all sorts of negotiations need to be made with developers to make their software available in Sony's Playstation Network Store. All of this takes time. Sure, the argument could be made that Sony could've had the wheels in motion much earlier, but given the sheer number of games out for the original PSP system, are you really going to fault them for having only a limited number of titles available after the launch? Remember that Nintendo only had a handful of games up for purchase and download when the Wii was released. Give it time, people. Sony may be trying their hand in the casual gamer market, but they're not stupid. They know where their real consumer base is: dedicated gamers who won't run out and buy their newest incarnation unless they have a lot to offer. This includes the PSP library. That said, considering I was most attracted to the portability of the PSPGo combined with the availability of classic PSOne games and the fact that I did not currently have a PSP or any games, this was a great purchase. I couldn't be happier with it. Review: A review from a first-day original PSP owner - The PSPgo is an interesting device. It would appear to many that this hardware revision seems to have taken one step forward (sleeker design, bluetooth capability, built-in memory) and two steps back (no UMD drive, price, purchases tied to the PSN Store). I'm here to say: I love my PSPgo. First, a little bit of my background: I was an original adopter of the PSP-1000 system. I love the PSP platform and feel as though the hardware itself as well as many of the platform's games are severely unappreciated. I want to provide some commentary for what kind of customers might be looking into purchasing a PSPgo: 1) The Gadget Geek It's obvious, even from the customer images and official product images, that the PSPgo is one slimmed-down, sexy device. If you're into gadgets, the PSPgo will not disappoint: this is a much more portable, sleeker device than the PSP 1000 / 3000 systems. This handheld will fit where the old PSPs won't, that's for sure. The sliding-open of the controls is addicting; it mimics many of the cell phones that have this kind of mechanism. 2) Someone who is looking into purchasing their first PSP system It's a tough call to truly recommend the PSPgo for those who are looking into purchasing this as their first PSP system. Personally, I would. Many probably wouldn't. As of right now, the PSN Store does not have all of the best PSP games available to download. However, they do have a fantastic current selection that includes Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, LocoRoco 2 and more. As of today, they do not have several fantastic games on the PSN Store (Dissidia and Crisis Core, to name a couple). I can only assume, in time, these will be available. The other consideration is buying used games at stores such as Gamestop. As a new PSP owner, you probably want to buy a lot of older games that you have yet to enjoy. These probably come in at fairly cheap used game prices at stores. If you have a PSPgo system, some of these prices are comparable; some are not. If a first-time PSP owner does decide to purchase a PSPgo system, they don't want to worry about purchasing additional memory right out of the game, which is a nice little bonus. 3) Someone who currently owns a PSP 1000 / 3000 If you have the financial means, I think purchasing a PSPgo to compliment your PSP 1000 / 3000 system is a great idea. This is the kind of customer I am. I was able to use desertcart's video game trade-in program to knock the price down for the PSPgo system. I still have my PSP 1000 system around in case I want to play any of the games I have on UMD. And, not surprisingly (or maybe surprisingly for some), I have yet to have a hankering to go back and play any of the UMD games I own since owning a PSPgo. And I have some fantastic games on UMD that are not offered as a digital download currently on the PSN Store! And I think this is where the PSPgo system gets a LOT of hate: the whole discussion about not being able to play any UMD games you may currently own. My thought on that is this: I think before owning a PSPgo, this might be a concern. But when you have one, you don't have a drive to play any of your UMD games. I have plenty to play in terms of PSX / PSP games I've already downloaded and have downloaded since owning the system. I don't know, maybe I'm just a special case or something. Conclusion I absolutely love my PSPgo: it's sexy, it's incredibly portable and I love having a whole smattering of games available right there on my system. The price may be a tad bit high, but if you can swing it, you'll love the PSPgo system. Since owning my PSPgo, I have not wanted to play any of my current UMD games on my old PSP system. There's a lot of currently released titles on the PSN Store to satisfy my needs. ## Features - The ability to download games, movies, TV and other media directly from the PlayStation Network to your PSP Go. - 16GB of built-in flash memory for file storage and removable memory expansion via memory stick. - Bluetooth support for skype headsets and other devices. - Slide out control design to maximize the ultra-crisp 3.8" LCD screen functionality. - No UMD design makes for a quieter, more energy efficient device. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002BSC55M | | Best Sellers Rank | #55,871 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #57 in Sony PSP Consoles | | Brand Name | PlayStation | | Color | Piano Black | | Compatible Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (757) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00711719851301 | | Input Device | Gamepad | | Item Weight | 158 Grams | | Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment | | Manufacturer Part Number | 98513 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB | | Model Name | PSPgo | | Model Number | 98513 | | Platform | Sony PSP | | Resolution | 720p | | UPC | 711719851301 | | Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth | ## Images ![PSPgo - Piano Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vsKJNLVrL.jpg) ![PSPgo - Piano Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IzVLf+U4L.jpg) ![PSPgo - Piano Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Wqn5Vm-wL.jpg) ![PSPgo - Piano Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815vH5S02gL.jpg) ![PSPgo - Piano Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YL9oObZ4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you out the. game. on it i was wnting one. but. dont know** A: This version of the PSP is digital only. It comes with 16gb of memory built in so you can go on the PSN network and download the games you purchased. It is not compatible with UMDs like previous versions of the PSP. There is also no credit/discount for digital games you may already own on UMD. You have to repurchase all games. **Q: how do you purchase games? with wifi?** A: Don't purchase games. what you want is a cfw (cutom firmware) look up "cfw 6.60 pro-b" on YouTube for Instructions. Once you updated your system to a cfw, you can download games for free. you can also emulate consoles such as the nes, gb gbc gba, sega genesis, and even play ps1 games on your psp. **Q: Does it support wpa-2 wifi?** A: No **Q: With today’s technology can you put emulator on this and play all sorts of games?** A: I put emulators on mine a couple years back, did nes, gameboy, SNES, and genesis. For ps1 games u just need the iso ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty great, actually *by B***E on November 5, 2009* There's no amount of hate for the PSPGo, and some of the arguments against purchasing one are hard to counter. That said, I purchased one anyway, and I couldn't be happier with it. First, I'll admit to having owned a PSP-2000 a few years ago. I eventually rid myself of it, mainly because I was doing the vast majority of my gaming at home, and there weren't many games out for the system that really held my interest. With more RPGs out for it now such as Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions and Dissidia, I was all prepared to bite the bullet a 3000, but the notion of carrying around a number of UMDs around with me stopped me. I commute every day and so whatever I bring with me for entertainment needs to be as compact and integrated as possible. There's just no good way to transport UMDs short of buying a carrying case, and throwing one of those into my bag with my laptop, phone, notebooks, MP3 player and associated peripherals was definitely a step beyond my comfort level. Enter the PSPGo. Integrated 16 GB flash memory, negating the need for both UMDs and memory cards? Check. Smaller size, allowing one to pocket the device without exposing half of it to the elements? Yeah, buddy. Incredibly crisp screen resolution? Also present. Considering I'd sold my PSP games along with my unit, yes, I needed to build a library again. That was solved with a simple $50 Playstation Network Card, which gave me enough to buy a whopping seven PSOne games from my earlier years. I was in gaming heaven. I really can't stress how amazing it is to be able to play those games again, and whenever I want, no less. The unit itself really is great. I have fairly large hands and fingers, and I have had no trouble holding and operating the device comfortably and accurately. The sliding mechanism is much like what you'd find in many cell phones nowadays, and it feels sturdy and will likely not break easily. I've always been a fan of Sony's XCrossMediaBar, the operating system of sorts for the PSP and PS3, and navigating it is intuitive and simple. To address a few common complaints about it: First, yes, it's true. The PSPGo only supports wireless-b, which is pretty frustrating if you like to keep your personal wi-fi network up to date. I'm not sure if Sony has any plan to rectify this considering the most obvious work around to this is to download whatever you need onto your PC and then transfer it to the PSP, but it's my major complaint about the product. Second, I've had no problem playing a number of different games on the unit, including classic PSOne RPGs. I can read all text without straining my eyes. I'll state here that I don't wear corrective lenses of any kind, so this experience may be different if you do; my advice is to try it out as much as you can before you purchase it. Simple. Third, some claims regarding the battery life seem to be exaggerated. I charged mine to full capacity right out of the box (which, I expect, some do not do with most new electronic devices despite it being the very first step in any Quick Start Guide) then proceeded to play with it for nearly five hours straight without needed to plug it in. If you turn off redundant, nonessential and unused features (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, anyone?), the unit will go for a very respectable amount of time. Finally, the biggest complaint of all: Sony doesn't seem too eager to make their entire UMD library available for digital purchase, apparently. Really? Bear in mind that this technology launched just over a month ago, and that all sorts of negotiations need to be made with developers to make their software available in Sony's Playstation Network Store. All of this takes time. Sure, the argument could be made that Sony could've had the wheels in motion much earlier, but given the sheer number of games out for the original PSP system, are you really going to fault them for having only a limited number of titles available after the launch? Remember that Nintendo only had a handful of games up for purchase and download when the Wii was released. Give it time, people. Sony may be trying their hand in the casual gamer market, but they're not stupid. They know where their real consumer base is: dedicated gamers who won't run out and buy their newest incarnation unless they have a lot to offer. This includes the PSP library. That said, considering I was most attracted to the portability of the PSPGo combined with the availability of classic PSOne games and the fact that I did not currently have a PSP or any games, this was a great purchase. I couldn't be happier with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A review from a first-day original PSP owner *by C***. on October 22, 2009* The PSPgo is an interesting device. It would appear to many that this hardware revision seems to have taken one step forward (sleeker design, bluetooth capability, built-in memory) and two steps back (no UMD drive, price, purchases tied to the PSN Store). I'm here to say: I love my PSPgo. First, a little bit of my background: I was an original adopter of the PSP-1000 system. I love the PSP platform and feel as though the hardware itself as well as many of the platform's games are severely unappreciated. I want to provide some commentary for what kind of customers might be looking into purchasing a PSPgo: 1) The Gadget Geek It's obvious, even from the customer images and official product images, that the PSPgo is one slimmed-down, sexy device. If you're into gadgets, the PSPgo will not disappoint: this is a much more portable, sleeker device than the PSP 1000 / 3000 systems. This handheld will fit where the old PSPs won't, that's for sure. The sliding-open of the controls is addicting; it mimics many of the cell phones that have this kind of mechanism. 2) Someone who is looking into purchasing their first PSP system It's a tough call to truly recommend the PSPgo for those who are looking into purchasing this as their first PSP system. Personally, I would. Many probably wouldn't. As of right now, the PSN Store does not have all of the best PSP games available to download. However, they do have a fantastic current selection that includes Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, LocoRoco 2 and more. As of today, they do not have several fantastic games on the PSN Store (Dissidia and Crisis Core, to name a couple). I can only assume, in time, these will be available. The other consideration is buying used games at stores such as Gamestop. As a new PSP owner, you probably want to buy a lot of older games that you have yet to enjoy. These probably come in at fairly cheap used game prices at stores. If you have a PSPgo system, some of these prices are comparable; some are not. If a first-time PSP owner does decide to purchase a PSPgo system, they don't want to worry about purchasing additional memory right out of the game, which is a nice little bonus. 3) Someone who currently owns a PSP 1000 / 3000 If you have the financial means, I think purchasing a PSPgo to compliment your PSP 1000 / 3000 system is a great idea. This is the kind of customer I am. I was able to use Amazon's video game trade-in program to knock the price down for the PSPgo system. I still have my PSP 1000 system around in case I want to play any of the games I have on UMD. And, not surprisingly (or maybe surprisingly for some), I have yet to have a hankering to go back and play any of the UMD games I own since owning a PSPgo. And I have some fantastic games on UMD that are not offered as a digital download currently on the PSN Store! And I think this is where the PSPgo system gets a LOT of hate: the whole discussion about not being able to play any UMD games you may currently own. My thought on that is this: I think before owning a PSPgo, this might be a concern. But when you have one, you don't have a drive to play any of your UMD games. I have plenty to play in terms of PSX / PSP games I've already downloaded and have downloaded since owning the system. I don't know, maybe I'm just a special case or something. Conclusion I absolutely love my PSPgo: it's sexy, it's incredibly portable and I love having a whole smattering of games available right there on my system. The price may be a tad bit high, but if you can swing it, you'll love the PSPgo system. Since owning my PSPgo, I have not wanted to play any of my current UMD games on my old PSP system. There's a lot of currently released titles on the PSN Store to satisfy my needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PSP Go: Gamer Paradise *by R***M on November 25, 2011* Overall, the PSP Go is a fantastic product, and now is an ideal time to buy. A huge library of downloadable games, amazing, sleek hardware, and outstanding media capabilities, the PSP Go is a joy to have. You'll fall in love with it from the first time you turn this on, and now is a better time than ever to buy. GAME BREAKDOWN: The PSN store is in full swing these days, with hundreds of PSP games available for download. Because this is the Go model, there are no hard copies of any games you play. However, for most, this won't be a problem. If you don't own any other PSP systems, you don't own any of the previous game discs, or UMD's, that they use. They won't work on the PSP. Thankfully, navigating the PSP Go is a joy. There are PSP Mini's, which are smaller games that frequently rock, for about 2 dollars to 5 dollars each. My current favs are A Space Shooter for Two Bucks and Zombie Alien Death, both cost under two bucks There are PS1 Classics, ported versions of playstation games for 10 bucks and under. If you've never played classics like final fantasy or chrono cross, now's your turn to check them out! And finally, the psp games. Theres an incredible variety here, from new releases to old classics, and you'll never get tired of what they have here. Sure, not all psp games are available here, and classics such as Kingdom Hearts and FF Crisis Core will be missed. However, most of the best games on the system are there, such as Metal Gear Solid, God of War, Little Big Planet, ModNations Racers, Pixeljunk Monsters, Patapon, and Disgaea. And let me say, the games play wonderfully. The graphics are way ahead of their time. I couldn't believe how cool it was to hold such a powerful machine in my hands, and I dunno how the wizards at sony fit so much in such a small package. CONTROLS: Surprisingly, the controls hold up really nicely. Such a small system, and yet when you first hold it in your hands, you feel very confident about the way you control the games. The joystick is smooth and durable, and the d-pad clicks beautifully. The start/select buttons are very nice and in a great place, and the face buttons work well also. The volume rocker is a little strange, because its right above the game controls, but you get used to it. Overall, the controls ROCK. People with larger hands may be strained a little, but that goes for all mobile gaming systems. MUSIC: The speakers on the PSP Go are surprisingly good, and you can plug in headphones to the 1/4 inch jack. The player is actually really cool. Theres a nice variety of different backgrounds to choose from. However, it's not the best thing to replace your ipod. Theres no way to lock the music player so it doesn't change songs when you hit L and R, therefore keeping it in your pocket makes it change quickly. Still, for the most part, the music player rocks. VIDEO: Any mp4 or wmv video file works, and works well. Screen is vibrant and colorful and plays movies like a charm. OTHER FEATURES: There's a comic reader, internet browser, and picture viewer, all which work great! Basically, your psp go is your new best friend on the go. OVERALL We're blessed with amazing technology in our society, and that is very true for mobile gaming systems. However, the PSP Go is among the best, with tight controls and a great library of games. If you're into smaller, bite sized downloads, see the iPod touch/android phones. However, for gamers that want the best mobile gaming system you can get, the PSP is an incredible buy. With up to 6 hours of battery life, wifi capabilities, and a great feature set, the PSP go is amazing. Price-wise, you have to be clever if you want to save on these. Buying used is a great idea, but you can't always be sure of the quality. And the games themselves are fantastic, although they can be a little costly. Five stars from me. I used to have a PSP system when it first launched, and never really liked it, but me and my PSP go are inseperable. 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