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We Americans love our video games; that fact seems to rise to the surface every time they conduct one of these studies.

As summarized by Industry Gamers, a recent survey at Today’s Gamers shows that a larger percentage of the American population actively plays games in comparison to their European counterparts. The survey sampled over 13,000 Internet users from the Netherlands, France, UK, Belgium, US, and Germany, and the results showed that 87% of US males said they play games; the next highest percentage was the UK with 74%. But not only are more US males playing, they’re also spending more time with the hobby: the average player indulges in games around 11.5 hours per week, while UK players only spent about 6.5 hours (although those in France spent 7.1 hours). And while females are simply less likely to play games, the ratios still end up to be about the same. Another interesting aspect of the study is that MMOs are far more popular in the US, as 21% of American gamers say they’ve participated in such games, while only about half that many (10 or 11%) play MMOs in European countries.

We also learn that demos have become an effective marketing tool. About one-quarter of all console gamers in the US said that a demo was “a crucial factor in their buying decision,” and again, this is true for both male and female gamers. Lastly, we find that a surprising percentage of console owners are using their systems to watch videos online; about 66% of American PS3 and Xbox 360 owners do this, although the stat drops to 45% in the UK. Well, I don’t know about videos, but I love those demos, too.

10/27/2009 10:44:26 AM Ben Dutka

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Let’s go further to overthrow PSP.

Part one: How to use Skype to make PSP as PSP phone.

Skype just can be use on PSP Slim firmware version 3.90 and above, so if you don’t have the right version, please go here to download the firmware v3.90, but not 3.90 M33.

1. Update PSP Slim to V3.90.

After download the firmware above, extract the PSPV3.90 rar file and find the file named EBOOT.PBP.
Connect PSP to PC with USB, open the memory stick, go to the ‘GAME’ folder, create new folder name ‘UPDATE’, copy the EBOOT.PBP and put it on.

Now, turn on PSP, go to Game — Memory Stick, you’ll see the update file as picture follow:

Press ‘Enter’ key to run the file. It’ll show your instructions about how to finish the update issue.

Notice: Please must make sure the battery at least has 50% power when you begin to update.
When update finished, you can go to Settings — System Settings –System Information to check the version of your PSP. If you do the right update, it’ll show System Software Version 3.90.

2. How to use Skype on PSP Slim.

Skype need special earphone to call ordinary number. There are three ear phones: Single Pack, Twinpack, Lepo PSP Slim & lite -Headphones & Mic With Remote Control, anyone of them is OK.

First, after upda PSP to V3.90, you can find the ‘Skype’ logo at ‘Network’.

Second, press ‘enter’ button to run ‘Skype’.

If you can’t see Skype logo after update to V3.90, then you should active Skype function as follow:

1)Turn off PSP, press R button and turn on PSP at the same time.
2)Go to ‘Configuration’, change Fake region to America or any other just not Japan. Return to open Skype again.

Remember create internet connection on PSP before you run Skype on it. If you don’t know how to do, please go to Part Three first.

Third, create new account.

When you run Skype, it’ll turn the background of psp to blue, and ask Log in or Create New Account.

Here we choose create a new account.
1)Choose create new account, enter your nick, and then enter another user name, it’s your Skype account that can be use to log in, different from nickname. Enter a password and email, accept the condition like register at forum.
2)Now, it needs connect to internet, select the network we do at Part Three.
3)Now, Skype auto check your register info.
4)OK, if you do everything right, then register succeed.

Now, you have your Skype account, run it and fill the log in info. Before you can use the

Skype, it requests ‘Skype Test Call’. Insert the earphone mentioned above and follow the instruction to do the test.

After finish the test, enter Skype main menu. It’ll take you some times to sync ‘Contacts’info.

Choose a contact who online now or you can use two PSP to log in, of course, with different account.
Press ‘enter’ button to call the one who online.

The one who was called can press ‘Enter’ to accept or ‘Back’ to refuse.
When you calling, you can keep the call, cut the call and check the info of the opposing party.
The dial keyboard can make you call ordinarily number if your Skype account have enough money.

In a Q&A article released on PlayStation Blog, European Product Manager for the PSPgo Adam Grant, answered some questions about the upcoming portable and revealed, amongst many other things, that the PSPgo’s battery life will be ‘equivalent’ to the current PSP.

Those in favor of the decision to axe the use of the battery draining UMD drive may find some disconcerting news from European Product Manager of the PSPgo, as he revealed in a Q&A on PlayStation Blog that the PSPgo’s battery life will be ‘equivalent’ to the original PSP.

“We have adopted an embedded battery to realise a smaller and lighter PSP system. The battery life is equivalent with the current models meaning approximately 3 to 6 hours for gameplays and approximately 3 to 5 hours for playing back videos.”

PSPgo to have new features, UMD transfer, and battery life the equivalent to the current PSP.

However, the PSPgo, while similar to the PSP-3000 in battery life, does command some new features, namely:

*Game sleep function: You will be able to operate the XMB? (XrossMediaBar) while suspending the gameplay temporarily.
*Bluetooth function: This is going to let you use your favourite wireless head phones to listen to music, play games and watch videos?.
*Clock and calendar application: We have included a clock and calendar application which can be viewed both when the sliding panel is open and closed.

And those wondering about the ability to transfer their UMD’s to the new system can rest assured, as Grant confirmed Sony is planning a goodwill program:

“We know that there are many of you excited about PSPgo but are hesitant at leaving your UMD games collection behind. We recognize this and as such we are planning a goodwill programme and will unveil more details soon.

We also know that there are many already released UMD games that you may not own but want to play in the future on your PSPgo. To make this happen we are considering every possibility to bring downloadable versions for the majority of past titles available only in UMD to the PlayStation Store along with all new releases. We will announce further details on this. -Adam Grant, European Product Manager”

Also included within the PSPgo box, will be a USB cable, AC adaptor, and Media Go Software.

The PSP Go will arrive in North America and Europe on October 1, and will be priced at $250 .

Check out more of the Q&A here at PlayStation Blog.

ALSO READ: PSP Go: E3 2009 impressions
ALSO READ: Sony’s ‘Worst Kept Secret’ the PSP Go, officially announced
ALSO READ: PSP Go leaked: 16 GB drive, no UMD, download-only

It’s only been alive for just over four years now and already Sony’s PlayStation Portable has accumulated a gargantuan library of games, with must-play titles that span every genre from action that matches the quality found in console games (God of War: Chains of Olympus) to games that would seem impossible on the PSP like music games (Rock Band: Unplugged). Join GamePro as we count down over thirty games no PSP owner should pass up in this all-new 2009 edition of the greatest PSP games ever created.
Read the original version of GamePro’s The Best PSP Games here!

31. Beats

Beats

Yeah, we’ve got the Beats and it’s easy to understand why: slick, yet simple graphics combined with basic button-pressing rhythmic gameplay. Tack on a low, low price and there’s no reason you shouldn’t groove to the Beats too.

30. Tokobot

Tokobot

Prehistoric robots take platforming to a new age in Tokobot–a short, but sweet romp through ancient ruins that test your jumping abilities and skill in commanding a legion of loyal mechanical pals. Only its short, linear single player story keeps Tokobot from being more than a diamond in the rough.

29. Twisted Metal: Head On

Twisted Metal: Head On

The only game on our list that lets you barrel through the Eiffel Tower as a psychotic clown behind the wheel of an ice cream truck, Twisted Metal has as much morbid appeal as hard-hitting vehicular action. As long as you put in the time to learn the controls, you’re sure to smile barreling through the wreckage of fellow players online.

28. Killzone: Liberation

Killzone: Liberation

This handheld sequel unshackles the PlayStation 2 first-person shooter series for top-down play. The perspective takes some getting used to but thankfully all of the in-your-face action remains intact, letting you beat back creepy Helghan invaders on the war-torn surface of Vekta.

27. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Pair a previously unreleased installment with a lauded classic and you get a UMD with a silver lining. Series favorite Symphony of the Night comes as a bonus for completing the tough-as-nails Dracula X game, which boasts a beautiful 2.5D graphical update. Two great games in one package that won’t drive a stake through your wallet.

26. Silent Hill Origins

Silent Hill Origins

What Silent Hill Origins lacks in originality, it certainly makes up for in scares. Nothing comes close to this disturbing handheld thriller. As a prequel to the console games, Origins sets a macabre stage for the series with its gritty graphics, horrific scenes, and psychologically taxing gameplay. Without a doubt, the only game on our list that’ll having you screaming like a little girl . . . asking for more.

25. WipEout Pulse

WipEout Pulse

The king of futuristic racers goes online in the second portable installment of the WipEout series. While it hasn’t made as much of a splash as WipEout Pure, Pulse packs in more options, better graphics, and added online gameplay that puts it ahead of the pack. Vehicle customization and the ability to take snapshots during memorable races give the game a unique twist. Infused with a fantastic electronic soundtrack and slick visuals, it’s clear that there’s more than just good racing flowing through Pulse’s veins.

24. Burnout Legends

Burnout Legends

Combining the best of the series and smashing it all together in one fantastic package is Burnout Legends, the ultimate in crash-tastic racers. The lack of online gameplay is a serious oversight, but there’s still more than enough speeding tickets to earn and cars to crash in the satisfying single-player and local wireless modes.

23. Daxter

Daxter

Jak’s obnoxious fur-ball friend finds himself a leading ottsel in one of the PSP’s earliest hits. Although Daxter doesn’t innovate much, it’s the first handheld platform-action game to provide a true console experience with mouth-watering graphics and seamless gameplay.

22. Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow

Focusing more on action than stealth, Gabe Logan’s second PSP adventure unquestionably tops the genre. Logan’s Shadow surpasses Portable Ops in terms of control, even if it isn’t as rich an experience. Don’t let this gem get lost in Snake’s shadow–one of the PSP’s best.

21. SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

The third SOCOM for the PSP ups the tactical element for more deliberate, thoughtful action perfect for portable play. An impressive array of features including online play, voice commands and chat, and an 11-mission single-player campaign easily make it best of the handheld series.

20. Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters

Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters

Fitting tools of destruction in your pocket can be difficult when you’re going commando, but Size Matters makes it possible. The first portable outing for Ratchet and his robotic buddy Clank establishes a new standard for handheld action with top-notch graphics, a challenging story mode, and full online multiplayer. Adjusting to limited camera controls takes time, although it’s a minor complaint in the face of big action on your little screen.

19. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Phenomenal real-time battles and gorgeous graphics put Crisis Core among the most impressive handheld games around. Cameos from popular Final Fantasy VII characters make it a trip down memory lane, even though its innovative gameplay does much to differentiate it from other RPGs.

18. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the WarLords

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the WarLords

Tetris may have opened the way for portable puzzlers, but Puzzle Quest stands above the pack. Its unique combination of puzzle-solving and role-playing is like nothing else out there. Not only does it provide immense depth, but also makes the game incredibly addictive. +1 charisma for this PSP version thanks to a cleaner presentation, although the DS edition gets a special enchantment for intuitive touch controls. Anyway you put it, Puzzle Quest levels up handheld gaming as a must-own.

17. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

The best way we can describe Monster Hunter to the uninitiated is by thinking of it as a grittier, more Lord of the Rings-influenced take on the world of Pokemon. Oddly enough, the game’s publisher Capcom proudly boasts that the Monster Hunter series is actually even more monstrously popular than Pokemon is in Japan. The latest installment in the beast busting series is a completely revamped version of Monster Hunter Freedom 2, loaded with new missions, monsters, weapons, and armor with some gameplay tweaks also sprinkled in there for good measure, which makes Freedom Unite the ultimate version of Monster Hunter.

16. Rock Band Unplugged

Similarly to how PSP ports of graphically advanced console video games like God of War and Resistance can leave one skeptical, we didn’t know how the hell Rock Band would work on a handheld but for reasons other than graphics (let’s face it: Rock Band/Guitar Hero games’ visuals aren’t all that awe-inspiring). How exactly do you play drums, guitar, not to mention sing on a PSP? Thankfully no miniaturized instruments accompanied the PSP-exclusive version of Rock Band, which took a more Amplitude and Frequency approach to creating music in the game where the player rocks out solo by taking up each instrument individually, cycling through them (with the exception of singing). Now, if only they’d bust out a DS version of Rock Band so we could have vocals in a handheld Rock Band game due to the platforms built-in microphone.

15. Star Ocean: Second Evolution

Released early this year, Star Ocean: Second Evolution is an enhanced remake of the PlayStation-era classic RPG Star Ocean: The Second Story. If you like console role-playing games and have never picked up any of the games in the Star Ocean series, you owe it to yourself to check it out and there’s no better game to take for a test spin than Second Evolution, which is crammed with delicious new goodies like additional playable characters, scenarios, artwork, and best of all, new animated cutscenes. It may not be as well known as Final Fantasy or even Dragons Quest in the realm of RPGs, but Star Ocean isn’t any less of a franchise.

14. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

It always comes as somewhat of a surprise just how many gamers missed out on the original Final Fantasy Tactics on PlayStation. Oddly enough, Tactics shared little with the RPG behemoth aside from “Final Fantasy” being in its title. Some of the series’ traditional spells and creatures like its mountable overgrown chickens are featured in Tactics, but other than those things it has a completely unique feel to it, from its epic score, to its rich water-color-like environments and art-style, to its heavy emphasis on strategy. The PSP-exclusive Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a revamped version of the PS1 classic game and proof that the game hasn’t aged much since its initial release.

13. Daxter

Taking place during the events of Naughty Dog’s first sequel, Jak II on PlayStation 2, the PSP-exclusive Daxter allows you to play as Jak’s small sidekick and weasel/otter mixbreed, Daxter. Aside from switching up the series’ protagonist, the game also plays with some interesting ideas such as having you hired by an old man named Osmo as an exterminator and eventually having to figure out a way to save your humanoid friend and partnet Jak who’s been imprisoned by Krimzon Guards. The bottom line is that, while the game does introduce some new forms of gameplay and a new main character, it’s still Jak & Daxter at heart and shouldn’t be missed by fans of the series.

12. Final Fantasy VII

While no frills or enhancements whatsoever were made to the PSP/PS3 version of Square’s role-playing magnum opus, why fix what ain’t broken? Last month, Final Fantasy VII was made available on the PlayStation Store for the affordable price of only $9.99! There’s really no better excuse to replay what many consider to be not only the greatest Final Fantasy game, but one of the best RPGS ever created (many of the GamePro editors are also guilty of playing through FFVII several times). And if Square finally gave us that full-blown PS3 remake of Final Fantasy VII, all our nerd desires will be satisfied.

11. Metal Gear Solid

Finally, gamers have the ability to take one of the most riveting action titles of all time with them wherever they go. That’s right, if you haven’t heard, Metal Gear Solid is now available for the Sony PSP as a download, and like Final Fantasy VII, another game no PSP owner should go without, it can be purchased for the extremely reasonable price of $9.99. We hate to sound like an official Konami press release, but there’s really no reason not to own the original, and arguably the best, Metal Gear Solid game for the PSP. It may lack MGS4: Guns of the Patriots’ mind-blowing graphics, but its compelling story and unforgettable boss fights are just too good to pass up…. even if you’ve played the game before.

10. Resistance: Retribution

When Sony’s sci-fi World War II shooter was first announced for the PSP it was hard to fathom much of the franchise’s luster and substance being sustained since it was being brought to a handheld. Boy, were we wrong. Not only did Resistance’s white hot intensity, combat, and inspired cast of gruesome extraterrestrials translate well to Sony’s handheld, it actually took the franchise in a fresh new direction by a new implementing third-person perspective . We don’t think we’re the only ones who said to ourselves, “damn this looks great for a PSP game” the first time we fired Resistance: Retribution up. Sony even somehow managed to pull off decent multiplayer support (a key draw of Retribution’s PS3 counterparts, Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2) with eight player matches that run as smooth as butter.

9. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Only a Psycho Mantis couldn’t appreciate the sophistication stealth-action gameplay that Portable Ops dishes out exclusively on PSP. Totally original from the ground up, the game does more than port over the console series. Creative recruitment mechanics take advantage of WiFi hot-spots, letting you draft soldiers into Naked Snake’s espionage ring. Additionally, robust online play complements an intriguing single-player story. Don’t let this one sneak by you.

8. Grand Theft Auto Liberty and Vice City Stories

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

It might be hard out there for a pimp, but Liberty City Stories makes it easier by bringing the immensely popular Grand Theft Auto series portable. Keeping tabs on your lovely ladies while building the Leone crime syndicate is as fun as it is impressive. Liberty City Stories packs the enormous urban locale onto your PSP in an amazing feat of game engineering. Although not perfect, it’s hard to deny the pleasure you’ll get from this stellar side-story.

Or, for your 80s fix there’s Vice City Stories, which doesn’t offer much different from its predecessor other than its tropical setting, but that shouldn’t keep you from getting in on all the action. Exploring the crime-ridden streets of Vice City taking on action-packed missions is loads of fun, even if visiting Liberty City ought to be your first priority.

7. Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Portable pugilists finally have something to be proud of in Tekken: Dark Resurrection. Fine-tuned mechanics make it the definitive handheld fighting game, not to mention the most visually impressive. Online bouts are missing, although head-to-head matches using any of the 30+ characters is an acceptable consolation. Niggles with the controls prevent it from being ideal, yet it’s still the best example of handheld fighting given form factor issues.

6. LocoRoco / 5. LocoRoco 2

LocoRoco

Now every boy (and girl) can have a blob of their own thanks to the gelatinous platforming action of LocoRoco and its equally charming sequel LocoRoco 2. Using only the PSP’s two shoulder buttons, this cute and creative game has you guiding miniature globules through colorful stages. Charm helps alleviate the pain of LocoRoco being far too short for its own good, but given the tendency for its kid-voiced soundtrack to stick in your head you’ll be enjoying it well after your PSP is powered down. In fact, LocoRoco is one of the most original games you’ll find on any system.

4. Lumines II

Lumines II

This PSP title owes much to Tetris. Colored blocks fall from the top of the screen and it’s up to you to clear them by forming like-colored formations. Beautiful special effects and a snazzy musical soundtrack gave it a stylish edge over its 8-bit inspiration. We chose the sequel for a few nice little upgrades, but the original Lumines is nearly as good.

3. Patapon / 2. Patapon 2

Patapon

The beat goes on for the team responsible for LocoRoco in Patapon, a rhythmic real-time strategy game exclusive to PSP. Using the face buttons to pound out rhythmic commands to cutesy Patapon tribesmen, you guide them in a prophetic quest to return to their holy promised land. Patapon is more than just clever beats and pretty presentation though, offering in-depth equipment customization and battle tactics for beating massive screen-filling bosses. At the budget price of $20, you can’t afford to miss this game. And for a few dollars more you can pick up its superior sequel Patapon 2 which introduces a rather meaty multiplayer mode.

1. God of War: Chains of Olympus

God of War: Chains of Olympus

Like mana sent from the gods, God of War: Chain of Olympus single-handedly reinvents the action genre with its tightly-wound combat and unparalleled presentation. Unquestionably this is the finest-looking game ever created on any handheld, which is enough for every gamer to take a look. Even more, Kratos’ portable saga deserves praise for its superb design and energetic action. All in all, it’s bloody good fun.

PS3 Games

With one of the largest game libraries of any system on the market, there is a Sony PS3 game to match any person’s taste. We have a wide range of games available from the biggest PS3 software developers, like EA, Rockstar and Midway. You’ll find the lowest prices on hot titles like Madden, Final Fantasy and God of War.

Look for options from the Greatest Hits collection to get the biggest savings. These best-selling titles have been marked down to meet anyone’s budget. Not only does the PS3 have its own vast library of games, but it is also compatible with the over 1,800 titles available for the PS2. We’ll continue to update our inventory as new PS3 games are released, so be sure to check back often.

PSP Specs

The PS3 is the premiere system on the market today, with over 27 million units sold. It boasts Blue Tooth, Blu-ray and wireless compatibility, as well as up to 250GB of built-in memory. The Playstation 3 comes equipped with USB ports so that making connections is simply. It is also compatible with the Sony PSP system so that you can take full advantage of all of your PSP downloads and PSP software.

Don’t forget check out our blog at www.PSPChatter.com for product updates and information.