It's official PSP is a movie player not a gaming machine

[Cmtz]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies. I think it should be the other way around. Wipeout pure features a movie, not a movie featuring Wipeout pure.


http://www.pspupdates.qj.net/spe01_1209.jpg

[scooterb23]

See, I think this is the perfect use of the UMD technology. You get the movie, and they add in extra value with bonus levels of PSP games, or demos and such. I like the idea, and honestly hope more companies use the idea in the future. I say this as a potential PSP owner this XMas... :)

I would like to see it the other way around where you buy a game, and maybe have an episode of Family Guy or movie trailers or something. Seems like a good idea to me.

[Sylentwulf]

I can't EVER see them including a movie or episode with a game, too many liscensing issues. You're basically giving away a free episode of the family guy, fox would gain nothing, and at the price they charge for seasons dvd's, they'd probly lose $3 for that one episode LOL

[petewhitley]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies. I think it should be the other way around. Wipeout pure features a movie, not a movie featuring Wipeout pure.

I don't really understand that statement. That is a movie featuring Wipeout Pure (said UMD movie being Stealth), not Wipeout Pure featuring a movie (of which there is a seperate, game-only title).

[Joker T]

These videos don't bother me all that much but what does is the fact that they take up all of the room in stores and that's all you see. PS2 plays DVDs amd EB games didn't start selling those.

[Ed Oscuro]

Cmtz, sit down, please, before you rupture an artery.

[comrade]

not a movie featuring Wipeout pure.

Stealth really isn't a movie. It was more like Jamie Foxx and Jesica Biel trying to be Tom Cruise and Goose. It really didn't work.[/quote]

[Jibbajaba]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies. I think it should be the other way around. Wipeout pure features a movie, not a movie featuring Wipeout pure.


http://www.pspupdates.qj.net/spe01_1209.jpg

Umm... Maybe you don't understand what that is. That is the movie "Stealth" on UMD. It comes with a bonus track for Wipeout Pure. So if you own Wipeout pure, this just gives you a new track to play. It is an incentive for people to buy the movie. It is a promotional tactic by the people behind the movie to include a special "Steath" track. That is not a copy of the game Wipeout Pure. I'm not sure what you wanted to see here. Did you want the box to predominantly feature Wipeout artwork with maybe a sticker or a dialogue bubble at the bottom saying "Oh by the way, this box contains the full-length feature 'Stealth' on UMD, not the game 'Wipeout Pure'"

Cmtz, might I suggest that you put down the mouse and keyboard before you accidentally poke out an eye?

Chris

[GrayFox]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies. I think it should be the other way around. Wipeout pure features a movie, not a movie featuring Wipeout pure.


http://www.pspupdates.qj.net/spe01_1209.jpg

Umm... Maybe you don't understand what that is. That is the movie "Stealth" on UMD. It comes with a bonus track for Wipeout Pure. So if you own Wipeout pure, this just gives you a new track to play. It is an incentive for people to buy the movie. It is a promotional tactic by the people behind the movie to include a special "Steath" track. That is not a copy of the game Wipeout Pure. I'm not sure what you wanted to see here. Did you want the box to predominantly feature Wipeout artwork with maybe a sticker or a dialogue bubble at the bottom saying "Oh by the way, this box contains the full-length feature 'Stealth' on UMD, not the game 'Wipeout Pure'"

Cmtz, might I suggest that you put down the mouse and keyboard before you accidentally poke out an eye?

Chris

Do you really want to suggest that Jibba? Now he might not poke his eye out.

[Gamereviewgod]

Umm... Maybe you don't understand what that is. That is the movie "Stealth" on UMD. It comes with a bonus track for Wipeout Pure. So if you own Wipeout pure, this just gives you a new track to play. It is an incentive for people to buy the movie. It is a promotional tactic by the people behind the movie to include a special "Steath" track. That is not a copy of the game Wipeout Pure. I'm not sure what you wanted to see here. Did you want the box to predominantly feature Wipeout artwork with maybe a sticker or a dialogue bubble at the bottom saying "Oh by the way, this box contains the full-length feature 'Stealth' on UMD, not the game 'Wipeout Pure'"

Cmtz, might I suggest that you put down the mouse and keyboard before you accidentally poke out an eye?

Chris

Might want to note this is also $39.99.

[kevin_psx]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies.

Both Microsoft & Sony are trying to merge everything into one entertainment box - its play movies, games, and MP3s. What's wrong with that?

[FantasiaWHT]

Fuck. I bought my psp to play games not play movies.

Both Microsoft & Sony are trying to merge everything into one entertainment box - its play movies, games, and MP3s. What's wrong with that?

EVERYTHING

or nothing. Depends what mood I'm in.

[Jibbajaba]

Umm... Maybe you don't understand what that is. That is the movie "Stealth" on UMD. It comes with a bonus track for Wipeout Pure. So if you own Wipeout pure, this just gives you a new track to play. It is an incentive for people to buy the movie. It is a promotional tactic by the people behind the movie to include a special "Steath" track. That is not a copy of the game Wipeout Pure. I'm not sure what you wanted to see here. Did you want the box to predominantly feature Wipeout artwork with maybe a sticker or a dialogue bubble at the bottom saying "Oh by the way, this box contains the full-length feature 'Stealth' on UMD, not the game 'Wipeout Pure'"

Cmtz, might I suggest that you put down the mouse and keyboard before you accidentally poke out an eye?

Chris

Might want to note this is also $39.99.

$19.99 at Wal-Mart (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?dest=9999999997&product_id=4231547&sourceid=1500000000000001827160) (They have it listed at a regular price of $29.99)

Or if you want to order it online:

$29.99 at DeepDiscountDVD.com (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL012484)

Chris

[Rogmeister]

I still don't get why people would even want to watch a movie on such a tiny screen. When I see a movie, I want the largest screen possible along with a good surround sound system. Portable gaming can be fun. Portabole movie watching I have no desire to take part in.

[NE146]

I still don't get why people would even want to watch a movie on such a tiny screen. When I see a movie, I want the largest screen possible along with a good surround sound system. Portable gaming can be fun. Portabole movie watching I have no desire to take part in.

Actually moreso than that, to me it's a total waste. Why? Because how many times am I going to watch a movie?? That's right.. once.

Ok.. twice maybe. Three times at MOST. But you definitely won't catch me watching the same movie over and over again and definitely not on a PSP.

That to me is why movies are the stalest and dumbest thing to fork out cash for. It's a one time shoot your load deal.

[ianoid]

Waa waa movies.

That's entertainment, my friends. Sometimes it's interactive, sometimes it's not. Don't slight watching movies on a PSP. If you ever fly or commute on a train or sit idly somewhere on a regular basis, the PSP is fantastic for watching movies. I like having this option, because sometimes I just don't feel like playing a game for ANOTHER 2 hours.

Should there be a rental market for UMDs? Obviously. But in the meantime, the impetus to buy movies is similar to that of buying DVDs. And for kids and people who don't have megasurroundsoundHD setups, the PSP ain't half bad.

I understand the resistance to progress on a board like this, i.e. the resistance to change (where's my paddle to PS2 adapter plug anyway?), but convergence is coming and soon it won't be what device you have for convergence, but what brand you represent by owning. Oh, wait, that's barely different from now.

And if you are slamming the PSP and you're one of those Nintendorks who things the DS is completely superior to the PSP, well, I have no respect for your opinion anyway. They are both fun pieces of hardware for different reasons. It's a Cubs vs. White Sox arguement.

[esquire]

Actually moreso than that, to me it's a total waste. Why? Because how many times am I going to watch a movie?? That's right.. once.

Ok.. twice maybe. Three times at MOST. But you definitely won't catch me watching the same movie over and over again and definitely not on a PSP.

That to me is why movies are the stalest and dumbest thing to fork out cash for. It's a one time shoot your load deal.

Well, if you were to rent a movie three times, plan on spending on average $12.00 for those rentals. When a DVD is released, you can usually pick one up for $15-16. So its not really a "waste" unless you plan on watching the thing only once. But I guess you'd be an idiot to buy a movie only to watch it once.

I for one only pick up movies that I deem as classics or TV series that I'll watch over and over again, such as The Godfather, Star Trek, The Simpsons, Star Wars, etc. etc.

I laugh at the people who pick up movies they've never seen before, or those that "cockroach" at Wal-Mart for the $5.99 movies. If the movie wasn't worth your while at $9.99 or $14.99, how is it any more worth your while now? There's a reason those movies are $5.99 - they suck. Once in a while you may find an overlooked movie, but I don't need to add "Cocktail" or "Village of the Damned" to my collection any time soon.

[esquire]

Waa waa movies.

That's entertainment, my friends. Sometimes it's interactive, sometimes it's not. Don't slight watching movies on a PSP. If you ever fly or commute on a train or sit idly somewhere on a regular basis, the PSP is fantastic for watching movies. I like having this option, because sometimes I just don't feel like playing a game for ANOTHER 2 hours.

Should there be a rental market for UMDs? Obviously. But in the meantime, the impetus to buy movies is similar to that of buying DVDs. And for kids and people who don't have megasurroundsoundHD setups, the PSP ain't half bad.

I understand the resistance to progress on a board like this, i.e. the resistance to change (where's my paddle to PS2 adapter plug anyway?), but convergence is coming and soon it won't be what device you have for convergence, but what brand you represent by owning. Oh, wait, that's barely different from now.

And if you are slamming the PSP and you're one of those Nintendorks who things the DS is completely superior to the PSP, well, I have no respect for your opinion anyway. They are both fun pieces of hardware for different reasons. It's a Cubs vs. White Sox arguement.

I am one that takes business trips every other month. I find my self on flights that typically last 3-4 hours. I can understand the portability of a PSP for movies, but by far portable DVDs are more popular. I have both a PSP and a portable DVD and find myself using the latter to watch in flight movies. I NEVER see anyone watching a UMD movie on a flight. I think part of it is financial - portable DVD players are generally cheaper, and if you have a DVD player at home you can use the same media, rather than having to buy a whole new movie without all the bells and whistles of a DVD. Second, I believe most people view the PSP as a gaming device first - so you don't see many adults in their 40s and 50s watching a UMD.

With 7" portable DVD players running as low as $70 on sale, I think its more economical and convenient to watch a DVD rather than a UMD, regardless of how beautiful the PSP screen is.

[NE146]

If you ever fly or commute on a train or sit idly somewhere on a regular basis, the PSP is fantastic for watching movies.

Funnily enough, I'm flying out to Japan for a day this Sunday the 11th. Then later to the pacific for Christmas. I'll be travelling for about 16 hours+ total in one direction and what will I be taking with me? That's right.. my PSP & DS (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/b2stoys/ph33r.jpg)8-) The psp though will be mostly for game playing (TG16 Military Madness in particular.. which I'm right in the middle of)


And if you are slamming the PSP and you're one of those Nintendorks who things the DS is completely superior to the PSP, well, I have no respect for your opinion anyway. They are both fun pieces of hardware for different reasons. It's a Cubs vs. White Sox arguement.

I'm definitely a DS fanboy but I'm also a PSP one as well. You can pretty much name most any console and I will say I'm a fanboy of it. :D I just think movies are a waste of time. I'm definitely not a movie guy LOL :)

[Daria]

I laugh at the people who pick up movies they've never seen before, or those that "cockroach" at Wal-Mart for the $5.99 movies. If the movie wasn't worth your while at $9.99 or $14.99, how is it any more worth your while now? There's a reason those movies are $5.99 - they suck. Once in a while you may find an overlooked movie, but I don't need to add "Cocktail" or "Village of the Damned" to my collection any time soon.

Hey! They put some damn good movies in that $5.50 bin, if you dig through the crap like the workout videos and seasons of "Friends" you'll find a lot of low profile releases, and older films. Sometimes it's the only place you'll find a movie you've been looking for, or even forgotten about.

[Rogmeister]

i agree with that. I got several good movies out of there for my dad last Christmas including Hatari! with John Wayne...can't remember the others. And they even had a special $4.50 section not too long ago where I picked up some good Clint Eastwood films and a John Wayne war film I was going to add to my collection...for nearly $10 more than what I paid there. I do tend to overdo it, I guess, but many people do enjoy watching movies over and over. Remember when the original Star Wars movie came out and people were watching it 200 times and more? And they had to pay for each viewing, too...

[Avatard]

Hey now, whats wrong with the cheap dvd bin? Thats all I buy. Last time I got Bill and Ted's Excelent Adventure and Batman (the original oldschool movie). Just because its less doesn't mean you should turn your nose up at them.

And I'd be interested in seeing how many games are out for the PSP vs. UMDs, then CMTZ might have an arguement.

[Gamereviewgod]

And I'd be interested in seeing how many games are out for the PSP vs. UMDs, then CMTZ might have an arguement.

Of course there are more movies. They don't need a development cycle to put them out. Slap it on a disc, change the resolution, and you have a finished product. As long as people keep buying them, they'll keep making them. I'm about to buy my first one next week. I've got a couple for review and they are convienent.


$19.99 at Wal-Mart (They have it listed at a regular price of $29.99)

Or if you want to order it online:

$29.99 at DeepDiscountDVD.com

Chris

Retail was supposed to be $40. I remember Gamespot had a story on it. Looks like they wised up.

Edit: Here it is on Gamedaily:

http://www.gamedaily.com/pspguide/article.asp?section=news&article_id=9277

[Jibbajaba]

Retail was supposed to be $40. I remember Gamespot had a story on it. Looks like they wised up.

Edit: Here it is on Gamedaily:

http://www.gamedaily.com/pspguide/article.asp?section=news&article_id=9277

No they didn't (wise up). The price at some web sites is $39.99. I was just pointing out that it can easily be had more cheaply. I would argue that even at $20 it's a rip off for that movie, no matter what bonus content for a PSP game comes with it.

Chris

[rbudrick]

Might want to note this is also $39.99.

Daaaaaamn.

Anyway, I'm with NE1. I almost never watch a movie more than once unless it's something like Jackass where it's still hilarious, or The Matrix, The I Inside, or Memento..."thinkers" where I wanted to catch things I didn't understand on the first run, or something I just had to make somebody else watch if they weren't there when I originally saw it.

-Rob

[Julio III]

Actually I quite like the idea of this. As a bonus/incentive to get the movie you get an extra track for a game you already have. The only thing is they shouldn't charge more for this than other movies because say I didn't own Wipeout Pure then I wouldn't buy the film - not that I would anyway - I'm one of those that doesn't get the whole PSP movie thing. Having a portable gaming device that plays music/mp3s - good idea though

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Double post. Delete. Please. (Why can we not delete our own posts? this is ridiculous)

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games...

This is obvious by the way they block regions on films, but not games (Not all of them anyway)


I think Sony are simply using the PSP as a medium to forward it's new UMD technology, and force UMD films into people's homes to beat Toshiba with their HD-DVD format. They think that if enough people already own a UMD player (Albeit a PSP) and UMD's, it will help secure the future for Sony. This is teh exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

[Lothars]

I think Sony are simply using the PSP as a medium to forward it's new UMD technology, and force UMD films into people's homes to beat Toshiba with their HD-DVD format. They think that if enough people already own a UMD player (Albeit a PSP) and UMD's, it will help secure the future for Sony. This is the exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

Good Point, but I think it really was enivitable for the dvd prices in general to drop as they did,

but you are correct in saying i think it's just a way for them to beat Toshibia in the format market in a couple ways.

Though of course this is just a matter of time till we see.

[syd]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games...

This is obvious by the way they block regions on films, but not games (Not all of them anyway)


I think Sony are simply using the PSP as a medium to forward it's new UMD technology, and force UMD films into people's homes to beat Toshiba with their HD-DVD format. They think that if enough people already own a UMD player (Albeit a PSP) and UMD's, it will help secure the future for Sony. This is the exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

That may be true, but personally I think this is a huge marketing mistake by Sony. Why the hell would I pay $20-$30 for a UMD movie that can only be played on the PSP when I can get a DVD for half that price and play it on my PC, DVD player, etc? I think Sony screwed up big time on this one.

[petewhitley]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games ... This is the exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

So then the PS2 was a movie playing device, and not a gaming device as well then huh? (Seeing as how there are vastly more DVDs available than PS2/PS1 games). And so was the Xbox.

Oh wait! The PS1 and the Sega Saturn were CD playing devices (you know, they could play CDs as well as games, and there are alot more CDs than games!). Well shit, then I guess the PS2 and the Xbox were actually CD playing devices rather than DVD playing devices (there are more CDs than DVDs).

Oh damn! The PSP is actually an MP3 playing device! (As there are far more MP3s available than UMDs) ...

AS YOU CAN SEE, THIS ARGUMENT IS COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT. The usefullness, let alone the intended use of said device, is not limited by the most available media for that device. The PSP is a multimedia device. It's primary function (in terms of target market and consumer intent) is still gaming.

[Damaramu]

I don't think I would ever buy a movie for the PSP. I'd rather just rip one of my dvds and play that rip on the system.

People still do that, right?

[Ed Oscuro]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games...
Think about it a bit more.

Games must be developed.

Movies can simply be flattened and reformatted for the PSP. Not nearly as tough, especially in this age of digital prints.

Sony's looking to make the PSP a "jack of all trades," but for the UMD format to have the least measure of success they're going to need to release a sizable movie library.

That said, you're forgetting the thread's title which states that the PSP is "NOT a gaming machine." That's an entirely undefensible statement, and the "official" tag makes it worse as somebody simply catching topic tags might be lead to think that Sony has belittled the machine's gaming capabilities.

Highly irresponsible posting.

[WanganRunner]

The PSP is indeed more movie-oriented NOW, why wouldn't it be? It's early in the life-cycle, and so there isn't a ton of software yet, so they're focusing on the movie end of things, where it's easy for them to build up a big library quickly.

As more software comes out, the focus will go back to games. Sony isn't anywhere near dumb enough to try to position the PSP as a device that's primarily used for playing movies. It'd be a tremendous waste of the hardware, but furthermore, it'd get completely creamed by the Video Ipod and IVideo, which is going to dominate that sphere for a looooong time.

[Icarus Moonsight]

The PSP is a multi-function device that seems to have the most support in the umd movie niche. So that makes it, predominantly (at present time), a movie player. No need to bullshit... that's just the way it is.

The problem with multi-funtion devices is that they have so many functions they all tend to get watered down. If multi devices were as good as dedicated devices then professional photographers would be taking snaps with their cell phones built-in camera. You end up sacrificing quality for quantity. Which isn't a bad thing for most people. You get more for less but you also get less for more. Even trade.

Back to the original topic...

They had to give away something to get people to buy that POS movie. Just so happens that Wipeout is one of the best games for the PSP and got the nod. Almost makes you want to buy the movie just for the extra track doesn't it? That's exactly what they were aiming for.... SCORE! LOL

[Icarus Moonsight]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games ... This is the exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

So then the PS2 was a movie playing device, and not a gaming device as well then huh? (Seeing as how there are vastly more DVDs available than PS2/PS1 games). And so was the Xbox.

Oh wait! The PS1 and the Sega Saturn were CD playing devices (you know, they could play CDs as well as games, and there are alot more CDs than games!). Well shit, then I guess the PS2 and the Xbox were actually CD playing devices rather than DVD playing devices (there are more CDs than DVDs).

Oh damn! The PSP is actually an MP3 playing device! (As there are far more MP3s available than UMDs) ...


To quote a fellow forum member... (sorry I can't recall whom);

"Apples meet oranges."

UMD is a proprietary format... don't compare it to media format standards... when UMD is an established standard format the comparison will apply but, not until then.

If the PSP used the CD/DVD format I'd be with you 100% however.

[Gamereviewgod]

I think Sony are simply using the PSP as a medium to forward it's new UMD technology, and force UMD films into people's homes to beat Toshiba with their HD-DVD format. They think that if enough people already own a UMD player (Albeit a PSP) and UMD's, it will help secure the future for Sony.

Huh? Is that a joke? :hmm:

How is UMD a contender against HD-DVD? Sony has Blu-Ray. UMD has NOTHING to do with that format battle. Sony didn't bring DVD into the mainstream here in the US either. There was no competition, and it was an entirely different situation.

UMD, with its low resolution and nasty compression on lazily formatted discs, is in no way a contender against HD-DVD. No way.

[Jibbajaba]

To quote a fellow forum member... (sorry I can't recall whom);

"Apples meet oranges."



That was me. Don't remember where though.

Chris

[Icarus Moonsight]

To quote Jibbajaba;

"Apples meet oranges."



That was me. Don't remember where though.

Chris

Well I belive in giving credit when it is due. :)

[Cmtz]

I think the fact of the matter is, the original statement is true. The PSP IS a movie playing device, and not a gaming device. (Contary to what you may believe) This is clear by the ratio of films available currently compared to games. It seems that Sony are more interested in supporting the films than they are the games ... This is the exact same tactic they used with the PS2, making it Dvd film compatible, and thus bringing Dvd's into the mainstream, and lowering the prices of Dvd players

So then the PS2 was a movie playing device, and not a gaming device as well then huh? (Seeing as how there are vastly more DVDs available than PS2/PS1 games). And so was the Xbox.

Oh wait! The PS1 and the Sega Saturn were CD playing devices (you know, they could play CDs as well as games, and there are alot more CDs than games!). Well shit, then I guess the PS2 and the Xbox were actually CD playing devices rather than DVD playing devices (there are more CDs than DVDs).

Oh damn! The PSP is actually an MP3 playing device! (As there are far more MP3s available than UMDs) ...

AS YOU CAN SEE, THIS ARGUMENT IS COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT. The usefullness, let alone the intended use of said device, is not limited by the most available media for that device. The PSP is a multimedia device. It's primary function (in terms of target market and consumer intent) is still gaming.

I only saw 3 dvd titles that said they could also be played by the Playstation 2. Yes, I know that every dvd can be played by PS2, but UMDs are made just for the PSP as where DVDs are made for many systems and you're FORCED to play UMDs on your PSP.

[petewhitley]

... alot of stuff you can read on your own ... The usefullness, let alone the intended use of said device, is not limited by the most available media for that device. The PSP is a multimedia device. It's primary function (in terms of target market and consumer intent) is still gaming.

I only saw 3 dvd titles that said they could also be played by the Playstation 2. Yes, I know that every dvd can be played by PS2, but UMDs are made just for the PSP as where DVDs are made for many systems and you're FORCED to play UMDs on your PSP.

Irrregardless of the proprietary nature of UMDs, the device itself is not limited by the media produced for it. The PSP is unquestionably, without a doubt, not "a movie playing device". It is a multimedia device, with both proprietary movies and games produced for it. It additionally has a variety of other functions. Such gross-oversimplifications of the PSP reek of system bias.

[Cmtz]

... alot of stuff you can read on your own ... The usefullness, let alone the intended use of said device, is not limited by the most available media for that device. The PSP is a multimedia device. It's primary function (in terms of target market and consumer intent) is still gaming.

I only saw 3 dvd titles that said they could also be played by the Playstation 2. Yes, I know that every dvd can be played by PS2, but UMDs are made just for the PSP as where DVDs are made for many systems and you're FORCED to play UMDs on your PSP.

Irrregardless of the proprietary nature of UMDs, the device itself is not limited by the media produced for it. The PSP is unquestionably, without a doubt, not "a movie playing device". It is a multimedia device, with both proprietary movies and games produced for it. It additionally has a variety of other functions. Such gross-oversimplifications of the PSP reek of system bias.

The only reason that I have system bias is because the PSP made me like that. Remember, I bought the PSP before the DS. I didn't even want to touch the DS, but once I bought it I didn't put it down. My PSP is collecting dust.