UMD dead?

custard · 19-04-2009

looks like sony are finally (sort of) admitting its a dead format

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Sony confirms UMD-less 'Patapon 2'

16 April 2009 17:07 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz

Confirming earlier reports that surfaced this week, Sony America has announced that the new PSP game Patapon 2 will be UMD-less and will be exclusively sold as a digital download.

Senior director of corporate communications Patrick Seybold added that the release is a "one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preference for digital content."

Seybold was also quick to note that the company remains committed to UMD, the proprietary disc format. "We remain focused on providing superior games and entertainment experiences in both the UMD and digital formats and are working closely with our partners to deliver the best PSP line up in our history."

fenton_jd · 19-04-2009

They still make the PSP?

BrumBrum · 19-04-2009

It was dead from the start, No appeal, If you had a movie on dvd you wanted to watch on your psp you'd have to buy it again, which is stupid, Hoping with the next psp they have microcards for the games

maddogmorg · 20-04-2009

i can understand using it for games, but trying to get people to buy films on it doesn't quite work when it's no use on anything else, couldn't even connect a psp to a telly, though i think the new one you could.

the size of a psp mind wouldn't of needed much to convert to CD/DVD it's only slightly smaller than a CD! would of been much better, could of been a portable PS2 perhaps.

at least it has a card slot, i have used mine to watch films/music on long coach journeys to europe, along with multiplayer games with the wifi. can't remember the last time i've played a game on it, but i use it for music a lot, as at the time i was choosing between a more expensive ipod or a psp.

nintendo DS's are better though but i'm not sure if they do the films/music like a psp.

dannygp · 20-04-2009

Originally Posted by fenton_jd

They still make the PSP?

I'm sure they were developing a new touch screen version?

StevenRB45 · 20-04-2009

Originally Posted by dannygp

I'm sure they were developing a new touch screen version?

Dunno about that...but they've been incrementally updating the machine every year, there up to 3rd gen now which has a microphone and comes in a few different colours but is otherwise the the same as gen 2 (aka psp slim and light)

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custard Status: DEFCON Grumpy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 30,129 Thanks: 495 Trader Rating: 1	UMD dead? looks like sony are finally (sort of) admitting its a dead format Quote: Sony confirms UMD-less 'Patapon 2' 16 April 2009 17:07 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz Confirming earlier reports that surfaced this week, Sony America has announced that the new PSP game Patapon 2 will be UMD-less and will be exclusively sold as a digital download. Senior director of corporate communications Patrick Seybold added that the release is a "one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preference for digital content." Seybold was also quick to note that the company remains committed to UMD, the proprietary disc format. "We remain focused on providing superior games and entertainment experiences in both the UMD and digital formats and are working closely with our partners to deliver the best PSP line up in our history." __________________ need to contact a mod? click me _need to contact admin? click me_FAQ's_ Guides_events Want +20BHP for £2? Downloads
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fenton_jd Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 27 Trader Rating: 0	Re: UMD dead? They still make the PSP? __________________ "Spirito di Punto" 2005 Volvo S40 2.5 T5 SE - Current 2005 Volvo S40 2.0D - Sold 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 - Sold 1996 Renault Laguna 1.8 - Sold
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BrumBrum Get Your Own Title Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 903 Thanks: 21 Trader Rating: 0	Re: UMD dead? It was dead from the start, No appeal, If you had a movie on dvd you wanted to watch on your psp you'd have to buy it again, which is stupid, Hoping with the next psp they have microcards for the games __________________
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maddogmorg BRUM!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weston-sloping-Mare Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 48 Trader Rating: 0	Re: UMD dead? i can understand using it for games, but trying to get people to buy films on it doesn't quite work when it's no use on anything else, couldn't even connect a psp to a telly, though i think the new one you could. the size of a psp mind wouldn't of needed much to convert to CD/DVD it's only slightly smaller than a CD! would of been much better, could of been a portable PS2 perhaps. at least it has a card slot, i have used mine to watch films/music on long coach journeys to europe, along with multiplayer games with the wifi. can't remember the last time i've played a game on it, but i use it for music a lot, as at the time i was choosing between a more expensive ipod or a psp. nintendo DS's are better though but i'm not sure if they do the films/music like a psp. __________________ ________ (________) /...................\ ( )..{║║║║}..( ) \|\========/\|
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dannygp Wish mine was a T-Jet :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: York Posts: 2,668 Thanks: 63 Trader Rating: 0	Re: UMD dead? Originally Posted by fenton_jd They still make the PSP? I'm sure they were developing a new touch screen version? __________________ noblenorthernsoul.deviantart.com Click to see "Car"
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StevenRB45 ***** Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,378 Thanks: 79 Trader Rating: 0	Re: UMD dead? Originally Posted by dannygp I'm sure they were developing a new touch screen version? Dunno about that...but they've been incrementally updating the machine every year, there up to 3rd gen now which has a microphone and comes in a few different colours but is otherwise the the same as gen 2 (aka psp slim and light) __________________
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