PSP Movies now getting official ads

[goatdan]

After being amazed by how well PSP movies have been doing, I was still surprised yesterday to see a commercial for the upcoming release of Bewitched. At the end of the commercial, it said, "Coming to DVD and PSP on [whatever day]"

Is this a first time thing, or have other movies advertised the PSP version specifically?

[Kejoriv]

i definitely have seen ads for movies coming out where they say coming to dvd and psp. i think i just saw kicking and screaming but im not 100% positive.

[Cmosfm]

Nope, I've been seeing it a LOT lately.

I noticed the other week when I walked into Suncoast...the PSP is getting a LOT of CRAP movies released for it, I was shocked at the sheer volume of UMD movies they had! It's disgusting really.

[Kejoriv]

Nope, I've been seeing it a LOT lately.

I noticed the other week when I walked into Suncoast...the PSP is getting a LOT of CRAP movies released for it, I was shocked at the sheer volume of UMD movies they had! It's disgusting really.

Another man's crap movie and another man's treasure movie. <Scurries off to watch Howard the Duck movie> LOL

[Joelius]

Too bad they weren't releasing games for the PSP in the numbers they are releasing movies. I've been noticing the PSP commercials now more often too, on paper advertisements more so than the video ones still.

[goatdan]

<Scurries off to watch Howard the Duck movie> LOL

LOL

I just bought that movie, actually... I've never seen it, but plan to watch it soon... :embarrassed:

Hey, if you like it, I know of at least one person who does!

[goatdan]

Too bad they weren't releasing games for the PSP in the numbers they are releasing movies. I've been noticing the PSP commercials now more often too, on paper advertisements more so than the video ones still.

While I don't want to get into that, really, I would just like to say that I find it very interesting that it seems the PSP will be more of a competitor with the upcoming iPod Video than with the NDS. It isn't a bad thing for Sony, but a year ago I would've thought it would've been crazy.

I wonder, in fact, how much of the iPod video's video capabilities was changed to "TV and movie" after they found out how well it was doing for Sony. I realize there was only six months of development time there, but I feel like Sony really proved people want and will pay a premium for portable movie and video watching devices.

[Hardcore]

Yep - people will pay $300 USD for a portable movie player when they can get a portable DVD player for a comparable price.

I forsee a "movie-only" version of a PSP very soon. Sony's pretty much admitted that they're losting the portable GAMING battle, but are winning the MOVIE battle.

I'm sorry, but I want a portable GAMING console, kplzthx.

[kevin_psx]

On DVD and UMD <------- first seen about 6 months ago
On DVD and PSP <------ first seen about 2 months ago
(UMD = PSP disc format)

That ad style has been on tv for a while now.

[namzep]

And, to think, they just stopped advertising for VHS within the last year or two.

[petewhitley]

I forsee a "movie-only" version of a PSP very soon. Sony's pretty much admitted that they're losting the portable GAMING battle, but are winning the MOVIE battle.

I'm sorry, but I want a portable GAMING console, kplzthx.

I challenge you to show me anything where Sony has "admitted that they're losing the portable GAMING battle". The PSP has been a resounding success, not only in America but in Europe and Japan as well. It may not have sold as many units as the DS (yet), but at twice the price point it has brought in alot of revenue. A movie-only PSP doesn't make much sense for Sony, and won't happen. Liberty City Stories will be released next week, and it will sell systems.

[davepesc]

I was just reading how UMD movies are gaining popularity faster than DVDs did.

The article said the first DVD movie, Air Force One, took 8 months to sell 100,000 copies while the first UMD, House of flying daggers, took only 2 months.

[CYRiX]

Weren't there rumours of a umd movie player that connects to your tv thats coming out soon?

Anyways, I hate seeing the psp section filled with movies and like 3 games.

[boatofcar]

I forsee a "movie-only" version of a PSP very soon. Sony's pretty much admitted that they're losting the portable GAMING battle, but are winning the MOVIE battle.

I'm sorry, but I want a portable GAMING console, kplzthx.

I challenge you to show me anything where Sony has "admitted that they're losing the portable GAMING battle". The PSP has been a resounding success, not only in America but in Europe and Japan as well. It may not have sold as many units as the DS (yet), but at twice the price point it has brought in alot of revenue. A movie-only PSP doesn't make much sense for Sony, and won't happen. Liberty City Stories will be released next week, and it will sell systems.

I challenge you to show me anything to support that Liberty City Stories will sell systems. $300 + $50 to play a watered down version of an established genre on current gen systems? Yeah right. People who have PSPs will buy it, but no one is getting one just to play it.

[petewhitley]

I challenge you to show me anything to support that Liberty City Stories will sell systems. $300 + $50 to play a watered down version of an established genre on current gen systems? Yeah right. People who have PSPs will buy it, but no one is getting one just to play it.

You've got to be kidding me. You are right? Of any game since the advent of this generation, the GTA series has been the very definition of a system seller. The anticipation for Liberty City Stories is as high as any previous version of the series. If you'd have been following any of the gaming media coverage of the game you would know that you could hardly call this brand-new chapter in the GTA saga "watered down." If any game series sells systems, it's GTA. This is either a joke, ignorance, personal bias, or some unholy combination of all three.

[Damion]

I don't think I will ever buy a umd movie on purpose. one came with my system and the other I bought out of pity from a friend.

Unless of course they start ending up in the bargin bin for about 5 dollars each. then I'll think about it. after all I know how to rip and convert my own DVDs to play on my PSP why the heck would I need a stripped down version. (in terms of extras and such)

[Mianrtcv]

I forsee a "movie-only" version of a PSP very soon. Sony's pretty much admitted that they're losting the portable GAMING battle, but are winning the MOVIE battle.

I'm sorry, but I want a portable GAMING console, kplzthx.

I challenge you to show me anything where Sony has "admitted that they're losing the portable GAMING battle". The PSP has been a resounding success, not only in America but in Europe and Japan as well. It may not have sold as many units as the DS (yet), but at twice the price point it has brought in alot of revenue. A movie-only PSP doesn't make much sense for Sony, and won't happen. Liberty City Stories will be released next week, and it will sell systems.

I challenge you to show me anything to support that Liberty City Stories will sell systems. $300 + $50 to play a watered down version of an established genre on current gen systems? Yeah right. People who have PSPs will buy it, but no one is getting one just to play it.

Not taking sides here because every story has 3 sides anyway.

Sony to date has not released any statements or print media conceding "losing to Nintendo's DS". God knows if they did it would be in eleventy seven threads here and mods would not be able to lock them as fast as they appeared.

I also have not seen any (UMD) movie only hardware units being kicked around. I know a Sony hardware guy and he swears there is nothing on the horizon in the forseeable future. Personally I think it would make great sense. Use existing hardware and developed technology to generate more sales. Makes sense to me and the develpopement costs have been paved already. A unit that does not do games (games=expensive to produce, new hardware expensive to produce) but does movies and music can focus in on what Sony may seek outside the game unit market.

As far as Liberty City Stories selling units... It will influence its target group. GTA does have a huge fan base of casual gamers and game junkies alike. GTA sells. There is no questioning that. The whole "hot coffee" thing may only help there sales via fee publicity. Remember what they say in Hollywood, there is no bad publicity (to an extent). Will GTA reinvent the PSP itself? Doubtful.

[goatdan]

I challenge you to show me anything to support that Liberty City Stories will sell systems. $300 + $50 to play a watered down version of an established genre on current gen systems? Yeah right. People who have PSPs will buy it, but no one is getting one just to play it.

You've got to be kidding me. You are right? Of any game since the advent of this generation, the GTA series has been the very definition of a system seller. The anticipation for Liberty City Stories is as high as any previous version of the series. If you'd have been following any of the gaming media coverage of the game you would know that you could hardly call this brand-new chapter in the GTA saga "watered down." If any game series sells systems, it's GTA. This is either a joke, ignorance, personal bias, or some unholy combination of all three.

I hate to do this because there is this perception that I have a standing feud with Pete and I just don't want to destory that...

But yeah, GTA:LCS is a bigger system seller than Mario, Halo or Zelda right now. It will be big.

Now, how much more games are made for the PSP because of it is another story. But with GTA:LCS sell systems? Yes.

[kevin_psx]

Weren't there rumours of a umd movie player that connects to your tv thats coming out soon?


My local wal-mart has their PSP connected to a large TV.

Can i do that at home?

[Roi]

I can't believe that people actualy buy these movies to play it on there PSP.. Why don't they pay less and go see it on there big tv x_x ?

[kevin_psx]

Replace "people" with "parents" and you get a possible answer (to shut up the kids/teens).

[Joelius]

kevin_psx Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:13 am Post subject:

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Replace "people" with "parents" and you get a possible answer (to shut up the kids/teens).


I agree whole heartidly

[CYRiX]

My local wal-mart has their PSP connected to a large TV.

Can i do that at home?
Well the only product that does this is a product from a modding team (team Xtender) its called a PSP2TV.
http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/652/652455/i-want-my-psp2tv-20050920052655911-000.jpg
http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/652/652455/i-want-my-psp2tv-20050920052657114-000.jpg
Only places I've seen them avalible are online and they are above the 100 dollar range.
http://www.modchipworld.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=190

Apparently its only on preorder and not even out yet. ASK WAL*MART HOW THEY DID THIS!

[atari_overlord]

Weren't there rumours of a umd movie player that connects to your tv thats coming out soon?


My local wal-mart has their PSP connected to a large TV.

Can i do that at home?

If this could be done I would possibly think about someday buying a UMD. I just cant believe these things are selling. Who is the target audience?

Cyrix beat me to my post. Looks cool. I dont know about the price but I would be interested in the concept. Still would not look forward to rebuying all my DVDs on a new format so soon.

[boatofcar]

I challenge you to show me anything to support that Liberty City Stories will sell systems. $300 + $50 to play a watered down version of an established genre on current gen systems? Yeah right. People who have PSPs will buy it, but no one is getting one just to play it.

You've got to be kidding me. You are right? Of any game since the advent of this generation, the GTA series has been the very definition of a system seller. The anticipation for Liberty City Stories is as high as any previous version of the series. If you'd have been following any of the gaming media coverage of the game you would know that you could hardly call this brand-new chapter in the GTA saga "watered down." If any game series sells systems, it's GTA. This is either a joke, ignorance, personal bias, or some unholy combination of all three.

But yeah, GTA:LCS is a bigger system seller than Mario, Halo or Zelda right now. It will be big.

Now, how much more games are made for the PSP because of it is another story. But with GTA:LCS sell systems? Yes.

I guess I can't see someone spending $300+ for one game. Maybe its an unholy dose of common sense, I don't know.

[kevin_psx]

ASK WAL*MART HOW THEY DID THIS!


They bought a display from sony

[dbiersdorf]

Does anyone even have hard facts on the UMD numbers? Everyone claims such success, but the only great press I've heard from it is from Sony themselves, who are more likely just trying to influence companies to continue supporting the thing (ah the Sony we all know and love). I mean it's not like companies are continuing support because they are making buttloads of money off of it, it only takes minimal funds to port a movie to a UMD, and even a small handful of sales brings in revenue, which causes more releases.

Hell this is Sony, the same people boasting about 10 million PSP's shipped worldwide. LOL

(Personally I think the iPod Video will crush the Sony PSP in terms of multimedia (iPod > PSP in terms of mainstream).)

[petewhitley]

But yeah, GTA:LCS is a bigger system seller than Mario, Halo or Zelda right now. It will be big.

Now, how much more games are made for the PSP because of it is another story. But with GTA:LCS sell systems? Yes.

I guess I can't see someone spending $300+ for one game. Maybe its an unholy dose of common sense, I don't know.

It's not about spending $300 for one game; it's more about the straw that broke the camel's back. GTA is the type of game that will draw in many future PSP owners who are currently sitting on the fence. Nintendogs had the same effect for the DS. These things happen quite regularly.

[Gamereviewgod]

Does anyone even have hard facts on the UMD numbers?)

Home Media Retailing just published their second UMD insert. 8 millon was their number. They're huge, and retailers love them.

[davepesc]

I think GTA certainly will sell systems, and it's common, I think, to wait for that "must-have" game before buying a system.

I've been on the fence waiting to buy a DS. First, there was nothing. Then Kirby looked interesting, then Lost in Blue and that hospital game. Castlevania too.

But I haven't bought yet. Most likely, if Xenosaga is released and is good, I'll buy. So it's not Xenosaga alone that could sell me the system, but that would be the title that gets my ass in the car.

[dbiersdorf]

Do not buy Lost in Blue. Boy does that game blow.

[Shimizo_123]

Huhh...haven't seen the movie ads yet for "on DVD and PSP." Interesting. I think I'll stick to DVDs myself--because I can watch them on my DVD player and PSP. I got this great program -- www.psptransfer.com -- I've been watching movies everywhere since I got that. Now, even my girlfriend's into the PSP.