|
buyin psp in uk
|
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
10. June 2005 @ 07:59 |
Link to this message
|
its friday, i'm bored at work, n all of a sudden, i wanna buy a psp.. (for no apparent reason).. but i been floatin around this site 4 sometime n its pretty good. So.. where's a good place to get a psp from if u're livin in the uk? Yeah i've checked out ebay, i also found this site: http://www.gadget-asia.com/ - But any suggestions frm u guys? I'd probably go wid the standard pack. Mind u, is the headphone socket universal? in other words, will normal headphones wrk wid d psp? Anyfin else u guys think i shud knw? Like wat model to get, etc etccc - Thanx!
|
|
Advertisement
|
 |
|
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
10. June 2005 @ 08:21 |
Link to this message
|
|
Got mine from www.lik-sang.com. Headphone socket is a regular 3,5mm so normal headphones work fine. If you want to run homebrew apps like emulators, then you should get one with firmware v1.0. You could find one from ebay, but normal stores don't have the option. This v1.0 would be japanese version of the console, but you can choose english for menus. Since japan has the same region code as uk, you can watch umd movies that are bought from uk. Just make sure you buy a screen protector too. Check for psp threads for useful information.
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
10. June 2005 @ 09:15 |
Link to this message
|
That's sum very useful info there. I presume u livin in the uk, did u have any customs to pay? Also, on ur lik-sang website, they say this:
Quote:
Please note that Sony has already released a new firmware update (version 1.50) for the PSP for all users with the first version PSP system. All of the PSP units in stock at Lik Sang are with the latest version directly from the Factory.
Any way to downgrade the firmware version? - Ok i found out that its not possible to downgrade.. YET
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 10. June 2005 @ 11:24
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
11. June 2005 @ 00:36 |
Link to this message
|
|
No, I'm from Finland. We also have the same region code ^_^ You'll have to pay normal VAT. Here it's about 25% of the total sum. You can always ask them to mark smaller price to description when they send it, like half of the real price. I'f you're ordering from lik-sang then you should order psp in one package, so you don't have to pay too much tax. Games have free shipping and they come tax free because they're not expensive enough to be taxed (at least in Finland). Oh yeah, if you're not sure that the supplied charger fits uk electric sockets you should also get a usb charger. We have this socket in Finland ( o o ), and the charger is like this -> ( | | ). Quite confusing way to explain it but I guess you understand :D They supplied an adapter without extra charge.
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
13. June 2005 @ 09:32 |
Link to this message
|
|
Alright, i looked into this further.. so i decided to get my psp from ebay. Just waiting for a reply from one of the sellers and will purchaze one ^-^ Tell me however.. with your psp.. do u have a 1 year guarantee from sony / lik-sang? I'm just wonderin who i'd have to return the psp back to if it screwed up.. not sure if sony would be happy fixing it seeing as though i "imported" it.. any ideas?
|
Senior Member
|
13. June 2005 @ 10:37 |
Link to this message
|
|
do not buy from jap/usa. make sure it is already in the uk otherwise u gonna get a nasty tax bill.
i got mine from ebay for £210 with 1 game shipped straight from the uk.
jap price was about £180 for the same inc delivery but they dont mention the taxes to you untill its too late.
u are looking at £50 or more easily on tax.
17.5 vat plus customs tax which i cant remember what that costs.
We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent...
J. Robert Oppenheimer
|
Senior Member
|
13. June 2005 @ 10:39 |
Link to this message
|
|
and dont expect any warranty from ebay, you will be lucky to get 1 month warranty, thats why ebay = cheaper.
We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent...
J. Robert Oppenheimer
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
13. June 2005 @ 11:31 |
Link to this message
|
|
@pro 'noob - yeah i agree. That's only reason i didn't order from lik-sang. The ebay seller just got back to me, he's in uk alright, no tax, no custom.. that's wat i'm talkin abt! Value pack for £180 inc delivery, 30 day warranty, i'm cool with that!
Update: Well well, i've just purchased my psp! But without a game for now. U guys think that wipeout is a good choice.. i heard something about a browser crack as well, surf the web using wipeout. This true? any info appreciated! ^-^
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 13. June 2005 @ 12:15
|
Senior Member
|
13. June 2005 @ 13:40 |
Link to this message
|
|
i got wipeout with mine, if u liked it on the playstation then get it for psp.
i was gonna choose ridge racer but i wanted something a bit more original than a standard racing game.
i know u can do some kind of browser hack with wipeout but i havent looked into how youi do it yet... ive only had the psp since this morning :)
We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent...
J. Robert Oppenheimer
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 13. June 2005 @ 13:42
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
13. June 2005 @ 14:26 |
Link to this message
|
|
Wipeout sure is a great choice ^_^ And the browser is usable too. Check psphacker.com for useful psp stuff.
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
14. June 2005 @ 00:43 |
Link to this message
|
|
wipeout it is! do any of u guys own a usb cable? is there any need for it? would think that WiFi is sufficient hey? Gotta put an apb on a screen protector as well..
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
14. June 2005 @ 00:50 |
Link to this message
|
|
I have a usb cable. It's the same as my digital camera uses so I didn't even have to buy one. Because of usb 2.0 it's very fast to transfer videos and mp3's to psp. I haven't tested any wifi functions yet... And a screen protector is a must!
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
14. June 2005 @ 02:20 |
Link to this message
|
|
Is there a particular screen protector u recommend? There's so many in ebay, i heard some make the psp screen look blurry. Which do u use?
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
14. June 2005 @ 04:04 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
14. June 2005 @ 06:40 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
16. June 2005 @ 03:28 |
Link to this message
|
|
Damn, I just been told that my psp has been delivered.. 6hours til i get home from work... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
|
Senior Member
|
16. June 2005 @ 06:51 |
Link to this message
|
|
lol
We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent...
J. Robert Oppenheimer
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
16. June 2005 @ 12:44 |
Link to this message
|
|
Holy freakin cow.. its awesome i tell ya.. better than i expected.. n i've only just begun exploring! A very lucky day indeed.. my psp, wipeout n screen protector all turned up today..! Wipeout is cool, a bit slower than i've played b4.. maybe it'll pick up on speed later.. oh yeah, the hori protector is superb. Anyways, thanx a lot for the info guys! Now where did i read abt that 1.5 crack..... ;) LOL!
|
Senior Member
|
16. June 2005 @ 15:45 |
Link to this message
|
|
yea i love days like that when you get loads of cool stuf arriving at once that you waited ages for.
We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent...
J. Robert Oppenheimer
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
17. June 2005 @ 01:49 |
Link to this message
|
|
I don't recommend using that 1.5 swaploit. It can ruin your ms and ms slot.
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
17. June 2005 @ 04:22 |
Link to this message
|
|
Yeah i was jus kiddin about the 1.5 swaploit.. not that eager to play roms.. got tonnes of them on me pc n ps2. Is there any progress however, on playing psp games from the mem stick?
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
17. June 2005 @ 04:24 |
Link to this message
|
|
@pro noob - yeah it was wicked.. i should be gettin my data cable today.. took the day off work!! lol. And 2moro i'll test out the browser round my uncle's.. he's got the wireless router.
So wat other games u guys got apart from wipeout?
|
AfterDawn Addict
23 product reviews
|
17. June 2005 @ 07:06 |
Link to this message
|
|
Untold legends, Tony Hawk's Underground 2, Ridge Racer (jpn) and Dynasty Warriors (jpn). At first rr was ok, but now I hardly play it. Same with Dynasty Warriors, I don't understand a thing of it :D But untold legends and thug 2 are fun to play, and wipeout is excellent too ^_^
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
MazMan
Newbie
|
22. June 2005 @ 14:45 |
Link to this message
|
|
i been pretty busy lately biddin my a$$ off at ebay.. got some good deals as well.. a 1gb mem stick with shippin for £59.. n 2 brand new US psp games with shippin for £37.99.. got ridge racer n fifa.. wanted metal gear.. but seller didn't have. I just read about the 1 mem stick kxploit.. amazing.. !
|
