Showing posts with label playstation portable. Show all posts
Showing posts with label playstation portable. Show all posts

February 08, 2008

Downloadable PSP Games

Many PSP games can be downloaded online from popular sites, including PSPBlender.com. The process of downloading PSP games to your console is easy. You simply browse PSP Blender's large selection of PSP games and start your downloads.

Download PSP games for $37.00 - No additional fees, ever!!!The games are the same quality as the UMD versions you might find at the store (ie: Wal-Mart, Target, GameSpot, etc), so you get the real deal for less. 1000's of popular games are available and new PSP titles are added almost every day.

For you old school players, you can also download a large selection or original Playstation 1 games to your PSP. An even better feature... get games from the Gameboy and other consoles on your PSP. Access to emulators and PSP-compatible ROM games allows you to download your favorite games onto a single playing platform - the Playstation Portable.

Once your PSP game downloads are complete, you simply transfer them to your PSP memory stick and onto your Playstation Portable. Within minutes, you can be playing the latest PSP game without even leaving your home, office, or even school.

That's Hot! PSP Burns Through Kid's Pocket

In a strange twist, a PSP handset caught fire while in a child's pants at school. Harold Clay, 12, was in band class when the Sony Playstation Portable caught fire in his pocket.

Clay wasn't given much warning, as the portable device quickly heated up and burned through his pocket. Taught to "stop, drop & roll", that's exactly what young Harold did.

The portable console was reportedly turned off when it caught fire. Clay's parents have contacted Sony and are trying to determine if any other cases have been reported. PSP batteries have been known to explode and/or breakdown, but I haven't seen any other cases like this where an individual was harmed by the burning device.

In an ironic twist, the name of the game in Harold's charred PSP - "Burn Out".

The PSP left 2nd degree burns on Harold Clay, who luckily was not hurt worse.

Click here to watch a video news report of the incident.

April 30, 2007

Bouncy: Virtual Lap Dances Vol 1 - Adult UMD, XXX UMD

It's official... Adult UMD's for your PSP. Yes, you can now order "porn" on your Playstation PSP. Although Bouncy's Virtual Lap Dances Volume 1 doesn't market itself as an XXX title, the UMD does show full nudity and some cowgirl sex.

Did I mention it was cheap? The Virtual Lap Dances DVD is selling right now for only $13.99, so it's definitely not like buying a new PSP game or even some real Adult DVD's. The site does say that it's not going to be released until 2010, but I really doubt the wait is that long.

Here's a description of the Virtual Lap Dances UMD/DVD from Bouncy:

"Virtual Lap Dances #1 features 12 of Bouncy's hottest girls doing very explicit strip teases with close up nudity and giving lap dances that go all the way. The lap dances go from simple grinding and teasing to full on cowgirl sex. All of these scenes are shot in first person perspective to give the viewer the experience that has made Bouncy famous - true virtual reality. Although not an XXX title, Virtual Lap Dances #1 is the first UMD release by an American porn company and the ONLY UMD IN THE WORLD that shows close up nudity, celebrating every beautiful inch of women and their glorious sexuality!"
The reviews of the XXX UMD aren't all that great at this point, but they appear to be fake anyway, so you're probably getting exactly what the DVD title indicates - virtual lap dances... nothing more, nothing less (ok, so a lot less clothes). :P

Buying the game will be difficult for anyone under 18, so stay away if you fit in that category.

Bouncy: Virtual Lap Dances, Vol. 1 (UMD Mini for PSP)


April 05, 2007

Sony Discounts PSP to $169.99


Sony Entertainment released news today that the Playstation PSP has been discounted to $169.99, exactly $30 off of the previous price (it was $199.99). The price cuts are effective immediately, so you don't have to wait to go and get your PSP for the new low price.

The announcement comes on the 2nd anniversary of the PSP.

Sony also declared the following PSP games to be part of their PSP Greatest Hits collection, which means each game is now only $19.99:

Both announcements are great news for PSP gamers around the world. Continuing to improve upon their products and making it easier for players to get into the games later in the product life cycle is key to keeping sales & profits rising.

“We have always been passionate about making great entertainment accessible to everyone, and the new price for PSP, as well as the continued growth of the ‘Greatest Hits’ library, reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting and expanding the PSP community,” said Jack Tretton, President and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “We are pleased that we are able to engineer savings for the consumer at this stage of PSP’s lifecycle, allowing more individuals to experience PSP for the first time. In particular, we have recently seen a steady rise in the number of teens adopting PSP as their primary handheld entertainment system, and we expect the new price will accelerate that trend.”

About PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system
PSP is the first truly integrated handheld entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications — music, video, photo, Internet, live and recorded TV, and wireless connectivity, with games as its key feature. PSP system features an unmatched library of portable entertainment content, totaling more than 200 games and nearly 450 feature films, TV programs, and videos from major studios and record labels, as well as downloadable content from the Internet.

Read more about this news release

March 31, 2007

Download PSP Games Online Legally

On the website PSPNow.net, you can now purchase a membership and start downloading PSP games. The service is completely legal, so you won't get in trouble for downloading the games.

“We give gamers what they want – unlimited downloads,” said Cary Cross, owner of the web site. “These are complete games, not demos. We offer legal software from a list of hundreds of games, as well as music, DVD copy and backup software, MP3 players, CD burning software, online music search, lyrics, Internet radio, popup and spyware removers, and much more.”
The service is only $37.00 (as of this posting) and there are supposedly no additional fees, EVER! With your membership, you can download all kinds of stuff to your PSP for free (well, pretty much).

In order to get the games and other downloads onto your PSP, you'll first download them on your computer and then transfer them to the PSP using software and special instructions that the site provides.

It looks like pretty legit, so go ahead and check them out. Start adding games & music to your PSP.

December 31, 2006

Top 10 Sony PSP Games of 2006

Top 10 Sony PSP Games (2006)

Amazon.com Top 10Pocket Gamers Top 10
  1. Daxter

  2. Tekken: Dark Resurrection

  3. LocoRoco

  4. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

  5. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

  6. Killzone: Liberation

  7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max

  8. Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

  9. Lumines II

  10. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
  1. Daxter

  2. Gitaroo Man Lives!

  3. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

  4. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

  5. LocoRoco

  6. Lumines II

  7. Me & My Katamari

  8. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

  9. Tekken: Dark Resurrection

  10. Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ok, so there are a few PSP games in common among the Top 10... You can definitely tell that the guys over at Pocket Gamers had more exposure to a variety of games than the folks over at Amazon.

A couple things that stand out here:

November 23, 2006

PSP for Christmas - Get the Gifts they want!!

Tis' the season to start shopping for Christmas gifts. Family, loved ones and friends are all going to need great gifts this year.

You've just found the best PSP Store on the internet - all PSP stuff, all the time!!

We have the latest PSP Games, movies for PSP and of course the Playstation Portable itself and all the accessories you'll need.

Visit our Sony PSP - Playstation Portable Blog store for all the Christmas & Holiday gifts you'll need this gift giving season.

December 02, 2005

PSP The Sims 2 game review

PSP The Sims 2

Created by Electronic Arts, comes PSP The Sims 2. This latest version was created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Game Description: PSP The Sims 2 lets you create, customize, and control different neighborhoods as you delve into the mysteries of Stangetown and strive to uncover its secrets. Mind your Sim's Sanity Meter to save them from a nervous breakdown and connect with other players to trade secrets and play head-to-head mini-games. With PSP The Sims 2 for handheld, now you can take it with you everywhere.

PSP The Sims 2 gives you a completely new world to explore with yoru Sim - one you can take with you on your Sony PSP! Explore Strangetown and uncover the secrets of this classic Sims destination as you work to build out your mansion. Keep your Sanity Meter high by fulfilling your wants and fears so that you don't have a nervous breakdown. Take advantage of the capabilities of the Playstation Portable to participate in the evolution of Reality Gaming.

PSP The Sims 2 Features:

  • You create reality and your own world as you cast your Sims characters and give them personalities, memories and experiences
  • Direct character’s lives or let them flounder in chaos; either way it’s always fun to see what kind of trouble they can get into
  • Play with a friend in split-screen, two-player mode

Availability: To be released 12/13/05. Ships from and sold by Target.
Rating: Rating pending

Order PSP The Sims 2 from Amazon.com

Other Sony PSP games you might like...
PSP Coded Arms
PSP Grand Theft Auto
PSP Spider-Man 2
More Playstation Portable games...

October 18, 2005

Sony PSP Frogger: Helmet Chaos game review

PSP Frogger:
Helmet Chaos

Created by Konami, comes PSP Frogger: Helmet Chaos. This latest Frogger version was created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Availability: Usually ships within 1-2 business days
ESRB Rating: Everyone (Content suitable for persons age 6 or older.)

Order PSP Frogger: Helmet Chaos from Amazon.com

Game Description: Frogger is back to his classic beginnings with a game for the whole family. Since Frogger's launch more than two decades ago, the best-selling franchise has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in the history of video games. Featuring classic "hop and dodge" style of gameplay, PSP Frogger will inspire players of all levels and delight classic fans with innovative advances including new moves, characters and special unlockables.

Features:

  • PSP Frogger game has new moves, characters and special unlockables
  • Features classic "hop and dodge" style of gameplay
  • 1/2Hx4Wx7L"; 0.4 lb.

Buy PSP Frogger: Helmet Chaos from Amazon.com - New & Used Games Available

Other Sony PSP games you might like...
PSP NBA Basketball
PSP MLB 2005
PSP Tiger Woods PGA Tour
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October 09, 2005

Get Rich or Die Tryin' movie for Sony PSP, starring 50 Cent

Paramount Pictures Designs First Film Site for PSP Geared to Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''

(Press from PRNEWSWIRE) October 9, 2005 -- Paramount Pictures Interactive Marketing has built the first movie web site specifically for PlayStationPortable (PSP), it was announced today by Amy Powell, vice president of Interactive Marketing for Paramount Pictures. PSP users who have downloaded the PSP 2.0 operating system will be able to surf wirelessly to http://www.50psp.com/ and access the PSP-exclusive site for "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and directed by six-time Academy Award(R) nominee Jim Sheridan.

Built specifically to take advantage of PSP's aspect ratio and surfing capabilities, the site will contain trailers, wallpapers, webisodes, and photos that PSP users can download directly to their PSP devices.

Commenting on the announcement, Powell said, "We're thrilled to have built the first movie-related PSP-specific site -- it's just one example of how we're always looking for new ways to reach online moviegoers. As we move into a mobile world, it's important to be aware of the ways advances in technology affect information access. In addition, 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' is a perfect match for the first PSP-exclusive movie site; the PSP is huge in the hip-hop community and 50's fans are avid PSP users."

Prior to the "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" PSP site, PSP users who wanted to play movie trailers would first download the trailer to their desktops, then transfer the file to the handheld device. With the release of PSP's OS 2.0, users can now browse the internet with the device, downloading information directly to the PSP. With the introduction of http://www.50psp.com/ Paramount Pictures introduces the first film site designed specifically for the device.

Sony has sold upwards of six million PSP units worldwide with an expected total unit sales of 12 million by the end of 2005, a rate which has already far outpaced the introduction of the iPod. A recent report from Sony also indicated that an anticipated $250 million of UMD movies will be sold by year-end, making the PSP the fastest growing multi-media platform ever, beating the first year numbers during the launch of both the iPod and the DVD player combined.

The main site for the film is http://www.getrichordietryinmovie.com/. The film opens in theaters on November 9.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, one of the biggest and most popular stars in hip-hop, is the charismatic driving force behind "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," a hard-hitting drama directed by six-time Oscar(R) nominee Jim Sheridan about an orphaned street kid who makes his mark in the drug trade but finally dares to leave the violence behind and become the rap artist he was meant to be.

Paramount Pictures presents an Interscope/Shady/Aftermath and MTV Films production of a Jim Sheridan film starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Directed by Jim Sheridan from a screenplay written by Terence Winter, the film is produced by Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Chris Lighty, and Jim Sheridan. The executive producers are Gene Kirkwood, Stuart Parr, Van Toffler, David Gale, Arthur Lappin and Daniel Lupi. Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom, Inc., one of the world's largest entertainment and media companies and a leader in the production, promotion and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and music.

Contact Information
Nancy Kirkpatrick
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Publicity, Paramount Pictures
(323) 956-5872

August 04, 2005

Ghostbusters DVD (UMD for PSP) review

Just released for the Sony PSP in August 2005, is the 80's flick Ghostbusters, from Columbia Tri-Star Pictures, starring Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver.

  • Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, & more.
  • Director: Ivan Reitman
  • Encoding: Region 1
  • Studio: Columbia Tri-Star

Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis wrote the script, but Bill Murray gets all the best lines and moments in this 1984 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs). The three comics, plus Ernie Hudson, play the New York City-based team that provides supernatural pest control, and Sigourney Weaver is the love interest possessed by an ancient demon. Reitman and company are full of original ideas about hobgoblins--who knew they could "slime" people with green plasma goo?--but hovering above the plot is Murray's patented ironic view of all the action. Still a lot of fun, and an obvious model for sci-fi comedies such as Men in Black. --Tom Keogh

Order Ghostbusters for your Sony PSP

About Sony PSP UMD discs: Universal Media Discs (UMDs) are playable only in the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and are not compatible with contemporary DVD players. The UMD is a newly developed compact, high capacity optical format that can store up to 1.8 GB of digital data on a 60mm disc or an entire feature film on a single UMD video. Movies on UMD will be produced in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and encoded using advanced AVC compression, which provides a high level of picture quality.

Other UMD Movies for the Sony PSP you might like...
Pirates of the Caribbean
Hellboy, The Director's Cut
Are We There Yet? w/ Ice Cube
Terminator 2
More UMD Mini for PSP movies...

Ghostbusters UMD Movie for Playstation Portable reviews
Reviewer: Gregory Cortez - One of the best movies to hit the 80's is now on the up and coming PSP. Who would have thought that Ghostbusters would still be so popular 20 years later. Great movie. If you have a PSP it is a must buy! Even if you don't have a PSP, get the new double set they just released on DVD. It has both movies and some of the cartoons on it as well.

Reviewer: Alan Attebery (Arlington, TX USA) - Ah. The paranormal. Just when you think its safe to write such things off for good, along comes a movie that will make you laugh at them.

Drs. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Raymond Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), and Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) work for the parapsychology department at Columbia University in New York. While Dr. Venkman doesn't really believe in the paranormal (he's really only in it for the chicks), the other two do. And just when the three do find proof that ghosts exist, the University revokes their funding and kicks the three off the campus.

Not to be held back, the three open their own business and call it, what else, Ghostbusters. Although business is slow at first, soon the three are up to their knees in ghosts. And before long, our ghostbusters are not only fighting ghosts, but also the EPA.

"Ghostbusters" was an immediate hit when released in the summer of 1984. It eventually went on to gross over $220 million and land at #7 on the all-time box office charts (at the time of this review, it is currently ranked at #40 with over $230 million). In addition, the movie has gone on to gross over $112 million in movie rentals.

There are many reasons why this movie has become a cult favorite with its fans. Some of the funniest lines in the movie were not written, but actually ad-libbed during filming. This is a testament to the comedic genius of Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis. The Oscar Nominated song "Ghostbuster" by Ray Parker, Jr., is still one of the best movie songs of all time. In addition, there is the always eating, green ghost who slimed his past Dr. Venkman and into our televisions sets as Slimer in the 1988 animated cartoon series of the same name. And who can forget the giant Stay Puff Marshmallow Man? Not before or since has there been a movie monster as great as this guy.

If you have never seen this movie before, you should watch it at least once. Chances are that you will become a fan of it.

June 24, 2005

PSP MVP Baseball game review

PSP MVP BASEBALL!

Created by EA Sports, the latest in the MVP Baseball series, comes PSP MVP Baseball featuring the Boston Red Sox' Manny Ramirez. This latest version was created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours
ESRB Rating: Everyone (Content suitable for persons age 6 or older.)

Order PSP MVP Baseball from Amazon.com

Game Description: Take the American Pastime with you wherever you go with MVP Baseball for the PSP handheld entertainment system. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base-running are produced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. Whether swinging for the fences or protecting the plate, you have unprecedented command in the batters box with the EA SPORTS Pure Swing System.

Screenshot from PSP MVP Baseball

Level the playing field with the EA SPORTS Hitter's Eye in PSP MVP Baseball 2005. On the field, make your run for the pennant beginning in a fully featured Spring Training mode. After you've polished your skills, hit the mound as you paint the corners and send a message with the all-new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control. With unprecedented control of your at-bat, the ability to move in the batter's box, and the power to read the pitch, master the art of hitting and own the plate with superior offensive tools.

Buy PSP MVP Baseball from Amazon.com - New & Used Games Available

Using the EA SPORTS Hitter's Eye, pick up the pitch the moment it leaves the pitcher's hand with an all-new visual indicator. Admire a sweet swing or learn from your mistakes with the new Hitter's Eye Replay. While on the bases, make user-controlled stretches and dives, and beat pickoff throws with the all-new manual leadoff control. The all-new Owner mode gives you an opportunity to run a franchise directly from the owner's box. Create your lineup based on player progression during Spring Training and build player attributes in a variety of mini games. Use the all-new Create Ballpark Feature to build a pitcher's paradise or a hitter's dream. Spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or sign that cherished key free agent as you make your run for the World Series.

Order the PSP Bundle w/ MVP Baseball
To help you start your PSP collection, we've created this special bundle, which includes EA's MVP Baseball game in addition to the Sony PSP value pack which comes with the AC adapter, battery pack, earbud headphones with remote control, soft case, hand strap, and of course the PSP system.

Finally, take your game online to earn online rewards and keep track of your fantasy baseball stats in-game with the latest MLB news and live scores. With all-new unlockable legends and gear and head-to-head online play, PSP MVP Baseball 2005 is the most fun, polished, innovative, and authentic baseball simulation ever created.

  • Dominate from Wire to Wire: Take your team all the way from opening day to the World Series in Season mode.
  • Wireless Head-to-Head Gameplay: Challenge friends sitting next to you or across the room to an Exhibition Game, Homerun Shootout, or Pitcher Showdown.
  • Party Play: Four players can compete in Batting and Pitching mini games using one PSP unit.
  • EA Pocket Trax: This new feature designed for PSP allows you to listen and watch music content via this built in player.

Order PSP MVP Baseball from Amazon.com

Other Sony PSP games you might like...
PSP NBA Basketball
PSP MLB 2005
PSP Tiger Woods PGA Tour
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PSP MVP Baseball Game Review
A gamer - This game, like the console version, blows away all competitors. The SCEA baseball game called MLB 2006 lost many touches that made it the only contending baseball simulator. This game has amazing graphics. However lost is franchise, which no PSP games this year will have and online mode, which MLB 2006 has. However there is still a season mode and you can create players, which you can not do on MLB 2006. MVP also has console quality graphics and the hitter's eye. For those new to the MVP franchise, the hitter's eye is very useful. Right before the opponent throws a pitch, the ball in his hand turns a color for a split second. Each color symbolizes a different pitch. This disc is definately a great buy.

Memory Card for PSP - 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB sizes

Sony Playstation Portable Memory Cards - Multiple sizes available for your PSP.

SanDisk 128 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory CardSanDisk 128 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card, SanDisk 256 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card - The new SanDisk Gaming Memory Card line turns a handheld game device into a fully loaded multimedia entertainment unit. The product line includes Memory Stick PRO Duo for Sony's PSP (Playstation Portable) as well as SD cards for games with an SD slot such as Gizmondo, or Tapwave Zodiac. For maximum performance and to get the most out of all the advanced features on the device, you'll need a SanDisk Game Card. With SanDisk, you will be able to save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat codes, characters and game skins. SanDisk game cards maximize your world of entertainment.

SanDisk 256 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory CardSanDisk game cards utilize exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk, meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible.


  • Save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat code characters and game skins
  • Utilizes exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk
  • Meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible

SanDisk SDMSG-512-A17 512 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card - SanDisk's 512 MB Memory Stick PRO is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to capture and play back DVD-quality video in real time, or store CD-quality music, high-resolution digital images, and any other application that requires high performance, fast data transfer, large capacities and advanced security. Memory Stick PRO offers larger storage capacities (512 MB) than standard Memory Stick cards. The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally. Memory Stick PRO features advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology.

  • Save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat codes, characters and game skins
  • Utilizes exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk
  • Meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible
1 GB Memory Stick for PSP (Playstation Portable) - The 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media from SanDisk provides you with increased storage and durability. With a storage capacity of 1 gigabyte, the Memory Stick PRO Duo is perfect for use with the Sony PSP mobile gaming system and is also ideal for use with Sony digital cameras that require Memory Stick Duo media. With the included adapter, it can be used in many devices that use Memory Stick PRO media. Now you can upgrade without worrying about losing compatibility with both old and new products.
  • 1 GB storage capacity - perfect for saving large game data files on your Sony PSP!
  • High capacity stick provides more space for data and pictures on one of the smallest portable storage devices on the market!
  • Includes adapter that provides compatibility with regular Memory Stick media slots.
  • Designed especially for use with portable gaming systems and digital cameras.
  • Pro Duo media provides higher capacity and faster transfer rates for all your mobile applications.

May 12, 2005

Online Video Game Rental Service Launched - NumbThumb Games

NumbThumb Games (www.NumbThumb.com) announces the launch of their newly redesigned Web site along with the addition of new game platforms and a lowered monthly fee.

Austin, Texas (Press from PRWEB) May 23, 2005 -- NumbThumb Games, LLC, an online video game rental service, has good news for avid gamers: They have launched their newly redesigned Web site for easier navigation, added new game platforms and lowered the price of their monthly premier service.

NumbThumb.com is an online service that allows members to rent video games online and receive them in the mail – with no due dates or late fees. The premier service, now only $19.95 per month, allows customers to have two games out at a time.

The continuously growing library of over 2,000 titles has been expanded to include two new game platforms. In addition to PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and GameBoy Advance, the library now includes games for Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) and the Nintendo DS.

The newly designed Web site offers easy navigation, a clean look and feel and now provides more information for members to make their game selections. Each game platform category features various search options such as "Action/FPS/Fighter, "Driving Racing," "New Releases" and "Pre-Releases."

Since there are no late fees and no due dates, when members are done playing a game they simply return it in the postage-paid envelope and receive their next game in their mailbox in as little as one to three days. NumbThumb's centrally located distribution center in Austin, Texas allows for members to receive games faster, offering more play time and less transit time.

About NumbThumb Games, LLC
NumbThumb Games, LLC has been in business for over three years and was founded by avid gamers looking for a better way to rent games.


Launched to the public in 2002, the Web site offers a growing library of over 2,000 titles to customers across the United States. The library of games consists of titles for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advanced, Sony PSP and Nintendo DS game platforms. NumbThumb does not have due dates or late fees and offers unlimited rentals delivered to the customer’s mailbox for a low monthly subscription.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Daryl Hiers, Numb Thumb Games, LLC
512-248-8567

May 10, 2005

PSP Lumines game review

PSP LUMINES
(Puzzles/Music)

Created by UBI Soft, comes PSP Lumines. This game was created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Game Description: Bust blocks, groove through puzzles, and jam wirelessly with friends. Stack 'em right and you'll unlock lush looks and buttery beats. Want to be lumines? Just let the music guide you.

  • Advance through 24 action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects.
  • Four gameplay modes including single-player and multiplayer ensure varied and lengthy gameplay. Time attacks, duels, and puzzle challenges await!
  • Unlock new customizable skins and avatars as you progress. Flaunt your progress in multiplayer mode; push your opponent right off the screen.
  • Challenge yourself, or go head to head with an opponent via wireless multiplayer functionality.
  • Listen as the jam intensifies depending on your skills. Stack 'em and crack 'em to unlock the best beats and score high points. Combo and link for best results.

Order PSP Lumines for your Playstation Portable

Other Sony PSP games you might like...
PSP Wipeout Pure
PSP Grand Theft Auto
PSP Twisted Metal: Head-On
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Screenshot from PSP Lumines game
Click to Enlarge Image

PSP Lumines Game Review
Tommy (Naperville, Illinois United States) - I was a little leary of getting a "puzzle" game for the PSP, but I went with the reviews and lo and behold...I've played almost nothing else on the PSP! This game is great, it's addicting, if you listen to the audio through a set of headphones, the experience is almost all-encompassing.

It's just a well made game...to me, it's like an ultra-hip version of Tetris. It's the "Thinking Man's" game for PSP. :-)

Gameplay: 5 of 5
Controls: 5 of 5
Eye Candy Value: 5 of 5
Ear Candy Value: 5 of 5
Replay Value: 5 of 5
Overall Value: 5 of 5
Chances you'll be up into the wee hours with headphones on playing: 5 of 5

I'm a happy customer, definitely the best of the 3 games I've bought so far (Ridge Racer..very good too and Wipeout...gotta love it too)

April 19, 2005

Game Review Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation Portable

PSP Spider-Man 2 (by Activision) - created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Game Description: Two years have passed since Peter Parker first hit the streets of New York City as the conflicted crime-fighter Spider-Man. In PSP Spider-Man 2 he finds himself battling his most diabolical villain yet, the mechanized, multi-tentacled Doc Ock. The nefarious Doc Ock was once Dr. Otto Octavius, a brilliant nuclear physicist, but a freak accident transformed him from a timid researcher to a criminally insane megalomaniac who blames Spider-Man for his horrible transformation. Now the scientist Peter once idolized for his remarkable intellect has marked our web-slinger for death.

Buy PSP Spider-Man 2 at Amazon.com (New or Used)

Screenshot from PSP Spider-Man 2

Experience total freedom as you soar through the concrete canyons of a living, breathing Manhattan, complete with familiar landmarks and bustling, traffic-clogged streets on Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation Portable. Web-swing wherever you like, whenever you like, exploring the vast metropolis and reliving scenes from the Spider-Man 2 movie. Combat petty thugs and aid NYC citizens in challenging side-quests, or pursue the lunatic Doc Ock and other classic Spider-Man rivals. The decision is yours.

  • Play as Spider-Man and protect the city of Manhattan from evil
  • 19 all-new, action-packed levels that extend beyond the film
  • Swing, climb, and web-sling through interactive 3D environments
  • Amazing console-like 3D graphics and incredibly immersive gameplay
  • Battle evil villains; enhanced maneuvers and combos
  • ESRB Rating: (Content suitable for persons ages 13 or older.)

Buy PSP Spider-Man 2 at Amazon.com (New or Used)

Other Sony PSP games you might like...
PSP Twisted Metal Head On
PSP Tony Hawks Underground Remix 2
PSP MVP Baseball
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PSP Spider-Man 2 Game Reviews
Brian Reaves (Anniston, AL USA)
- If you own the PS2 version of Spider Man 2, that may have scared you off from buying this one. Don't let it! This is really a good game all by itself, and it is completely different from the PS2 version that came out last year. The graphics in the cutscenes are amazing (much better than the PS2), and the real actor's voices are used again. Gameplay is relatively simple to catch onto (there's a tutorial, but no Bruce Campbell this time). It's a great introduction to the PSP, and I'd highly recommend it as a starter game. If this is how it's going to be, then the PSP is going to rule!

April 15, 2005

Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Bundle - Comes w/ 5 Games

PSP BUNDLE W/
CONSOLE & 5 GAMES!

To help you start your PSP collection, Amazon.com created this special bundle, which includes the games Wipeout Pure, Twisted Metal, NBA, Ape Escape, and World Soccer Tour in addition to the Sony PSP value pack which comes with the AC adapter, battery pack, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, earbud headphones with remote control, soft case, hand strap, Spider-Man 2 movie, and of course the PSP system.

This is the best deal you will find for the Sony PSP system, with all the accessories and the 5 games. Don't miss your chance to save money.

Order the Sony PSP Bundle w/ 5 Games & Accessories - Best Pricing Available (New/Used)

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PSP Bundle w/ Console & 5 Games - Review
D. Keh "Electro-wireless Gadget Lover" (OC, CA, USA) - The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the shining, crystal clear, liquid-like 4.5" screen! If you cover the control pad and buttons to reveal just the screen, you might think this is a tiny Plasma screen you're holding! I also own a Nintendo DS, so I am being very fair here; the dual screens is a nice touch; my wife loves to play ZooKeeper using the stylus; but compare the screens to the Sony PSP's screen, it is not as sharp as the PSP.

The menu on the PSP is pretty intuitive, easy to navigate. Control pad and buttons are layout just like a regular Sony PS2 controller, except the joystick on the PSP, it looks like a round tape covering a hole or something, and I almost thought it is something I should remove. The analog pad is a little hard to use when playing any game requires precised movement, like Super bobble pop type of game, or shooters using cross-hair; but once get used to it, not a problem.

I also tried some MPEG4 video playback using a 512MB MS Duo, now this is what a portable AV player should be! It's like watching a DVD movie on a plasma tv, smaller of course! No wonder Sony is going to including SpiderMan 2 movie for the first 1 million PSP shipped in the US. Watch it and you will see what I mean.

April 07, 2005

PSPWorld Announces PSP's Around The World Gallery and Photo Contest

PSPworld.com is pleased to announce the PSPs Around The World Gallery, the world's first home for personal PSP photos from around the globe.

(Press from PRWEB) April 1, 2005 -- The PSPs Around The World Gallery (
http://www.pspworld.com/gallery/) is an open, registration-free photo gallery where PSP owners from across the globe can come to share photos of their PSPs and share some of their culture, personality, and creativity at the same time. PSP owners are urged to take a picture of their PSP in front of any landmark that might describe where they are from or where the picture was taken.

To celebrate the official opening of the gallery, PSPworld is holding a best photo contest. The top three submissions will all receive prizes, with the first place winner receiving a 512MB Memory Stick Pro Duo from SanDisk. Second place will receive a PSP game of their choice, and the third place winner will receive a UMD movie of their choice. The contest is open now through 12:00 midnight April 30, 2005. Winners will be announced May 9, 2005.

No registration is required to upload a photo, however those interested in the contest should place their email address in the "john.doe@somewhere dot com" format in the photo description. The photo must be 640 x 480 pixels (horizontal or vertical) and in JPEG format. No obscene or fake/Photoshopped material will be published. Photos become the property of PSPworld.

For additional information (or sample photos), contact: Charles Starrett (see contact info. below).

PSPworld reserves the right to substitute any movie or game of its choice based on availability. The PSPs Around The World Gallery was inspired by iPods Around The World from iPodLounge.com, and is being used with permission from the owners.

About PSPworld
Founded January 1, 2005, PSPworld is an online review dedicated to the Sony PSP. PSPworld is committed to offering up-to-the-minute news on the best games, accessories, software, deals, movies, and more for the PSP.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Charles Starrett, PSPworld
614.477.6617
http://www.pspworld.com

March 28, 2005

What are UMD (Universal Media Discs) for the Sony PSP?

The UMD (Universal Media Disc) is a newly developed compact, high capacity optical format that can store up to 1.8 GB of digital data on a 60mm disc or an entire feature film on a single UMD video. Movies on UMD will be produced in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and encoded using advanced AVC compression, which provides a high level of picture quality. Universal Media Discs (UMDs) are playable only in the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and are not compatible with contemporary DVD players.

Featured UMD Movies for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) Gaming System:


Click here to view all of the Sony PSP UMD movies available from http://playstation-psp.blogspot.com

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