PSP Defects. You wont be Shocked

[JJNova]

Check out my view and take on the situation, along with the source right at this link that I am typing (http://iiiperception.blogspot.com)

[MegaDrive20XX]

Typical of Sony to do this...this gives me a fair warning to wait until the 2nd or 3rd run of these systems arrives.

[digitalpress]

Here's an idea:

Return the defective one and replace it with one that works.

<-- is brilliant!

[petewhitley]

Even if this is a widespread problem (which it hasn't widely been reported to be, btw), as a manufacturing problem it can be corrected. As opposed to the design problems of the DS.

[Ed Oscuro]

Agreed, though I think that they're asking for trouble with a system so demanding of high tolerances - that, or people who drop their systems are asking for it, not quite sure there :P

I've seen a link posted to some site claiming many defective units were shipped - we'll see. It wasn't a reputable or well known site, for sure.

If the system is solid, this could well be my next handheld (after a NGPC, that is!). Again...waiting to see.

[ianoid]

Uh, didn't DS have defect reports, too? It's utterly common for all new hardware. Sucks, but there hasn't been a hitch free launch of an electronic item EVER.

[NE146]

Videos of the psp disc flying out:

http://www.yuko2ch.net/psp/psp_vs_nds.avi

http://www.gamesarefun.com/consoles/psp/pspdefect2.mov

[joshnickerson]

Is it wrong that I laughed my ass off watching those videos?

EDIT: Reading more into the article that the first post linked to, I can't believe Sony's put together the PSP is such a half-assed way (especially the square button issue). Suddenly, the occasional single dead pixel on a DS unti seems so much less irritating.

[badinsults]

Here's an idea:

Return the defective one and replace it with one that works.

<-- is brilliant!

That would be rather difficult if you imported one from Japan.

[kainemaxwell]

Why aren't I too surprised by this considering what happened with the PS2's at launch?

[digitalpress]

Here's an idea:

Return the defective one and replace it with one that works.

<-- is brilliant!

That would be rather difficult if you imported one from Japan.

Why? Would you buy something this expensive without a guarantee that it works?

[Ed Oscuro]

Is it wrong that I laughed my ass off watching those videos?
Nope, I've seen a GIF version of the disc flying out and off somebody's shirt. Hillarious!

[Lone_Monster]

Is it wrong that I laughed my ass off watching those videos?
Nope, I've seen a GIF version of the disc flying out and off somebody's shirt. Hillarious!

I believe this (http://www.undercoders.com/ng/flying.gif) is something like the one you saw

[EnemyZero]

not surprised in any way shape or form...its sony...im sure the DS had its defects...but all i heard was a few dead pixels....and people will be dropping these psp systems...pffttt....i was considering to buy one but im going to hold off....untill i hear they change anything for US launch....how typical of sony.. never seen sega or nintendo have problems with hardware...

[Famidrive-16]

Is it wrong that I laughed my ass off watching those videos?
Nope, I've seen a GIF version of the disc flying out and off somebody's shirt. Hillarious!

I believe this (http://www.undercoders.com/ng/flying.gif) is something like the one you saw

link isn't working :/

[soniko_karuto]

does work for me.

[Voonplatz]

Is it wrong that I laughed my ass off watching those videos?
Nope, I've seen a GIF version of the disc flying out and off somebody's shirt. Hillarious!

I believe this (http://www.undercoders.com/ng/flying.gif) is something like the one you saw

link isn't working :/

Perhaps this link (http://nfg.2y.net/games/psp/psp_flying.swf) will illustrate things better.

[Stark]

For once I think we can be happy they launched something cool in Japan first and made most buyers "testers" over there before bringing them to the US. Sure some people over here imported them to be different (and paid more on top of it). I'm sure all the bugs will be worked out before they ship to the US. LOL

[Raedon]

Bwahahahahaha!! That is to funny! Looks like a cool system but that thing could put someones eye out! Sony must have brought in General Motors to design the disc eject system. It is now.. a "feature."

[Promophile]

To the PSPs credit, you have to TWIST the system HARD, trying to break it in half, to get the disk to pop out. Check out the SWF someone posted, and you can easily see that.

[charitycasegreg]

To the PSPs credit, you have to TWIST the system HARD, trying to break it in half, to get the disk to pop out. Check out the SWF someone posted, and you can easily see that.

It doesnt look like he twists it that much.

[Promophile]

It's not very noticable in with the guy playing the racing game, but the other guy twisted the heck out of the system. I donno.