Conversion Program For UMD To Digital Not Ready Yet
See Full ImageYes, the new PSP Go is all digital and won't support UMD and yet, Sony has said all along that current PSP owners with UMD libraries won't have to worry, as there will be a transfer process - of some kind - place.
Well, it's still coming, but it won't be ready for the October 1 launch. According to Kotaku, despite Sony's drive to get a system in place in time for the PSP Go's arrival, the conversion program is hung up "due to legal and technical reasons." They continue to evaluate the program, though, and they're still working on hashing out the details so current PSP owners won't be left in the dark concerning their inventory of UMD if they pick up the PSP Go. Said Sony's Brian Keltner:
"We are looking into programs for owners who have previously purchased UMD titles and want to exchange them for digital versions. It's something we are still hammering out the details. As soon as we have solid plans in place we will make an announcement."
We've heard whispers about a plan that would include kiosks in retail locations around the world, where everyone could turn their UMD games into digital files that would work on the sleek new portable. Of course, this is only of concern to those who have supported the PSP thus far; if you've never owned one and are considering purchasing the PSP Go, this doesn't affect you at all. But hey, for those who wish to upgrade, this is a definite issue and we'll keep an eye on it for you.
9/24/2009 9:14:17 PM Ben Dutka
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Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 2:00:32 AM
its the ugliest thing i have ever seen.
almost looks like something that came from gabe newells family!
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Andysw
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 7:31:35 AM
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DragonSphere
Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 10:55:57 PM
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I'm sure the process is a complicated one - worries about rental UMDs, swapping with friends, the usual piracy, etc. - but I highly doubt the whole UMD-to-digital conversion was high on Sony's to-do list.
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Jawknee
Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 11:26:04 PM
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Qubex
Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 11:48:31 PM
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Q!
"i am home"
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BTNwarrior
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:48:31 AM
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Alienange
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:43:35 PM
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Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 1:59:03 AM
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if the answers yes i may think about getting one.
once the price drops. 450AUD IS FU***NG INSANE!
seriously who in the hell is going to spend 50 bucks less than a PS3 for a hand held.
sony, just because M$ gets away with ripping their customers off does not give you the right to follow suit.
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Ivan_PSP
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 2:12:52 AM
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Ivan_PSP
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 2:09:35 AM
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Andysw
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 7:35:55 AM
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Orvisman
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 8:50:01 AM
Shakes head. Palms face.
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Alienange
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:46:07 PM
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JackC8
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 9:51:28 AM
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Hmmm...decisions decisions.
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Orvisman
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:40:35 PM
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My inner early adopter wants the PSPGO.
"Oooohhhhhh, shiny pretty thing... must have... drool."
On the other hand, the other part of me thinks I should go out and buy a couple of 32G, or four 16G, Memory Stick Pro Duos and save the rest of the money I would've spent on this.
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Alienange
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 12:48:39 PM
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frylock25
Friday, September 25, 2009 @ 10:44:05 PM
yeah its a gameless system
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Highlander
Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 12:14:24 AM
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kevinater321
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 10:05:38 PM