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In spite of acriticised release, the Sony PSP Go is starting to steadily rise in popularity across the gaming community. The console does reflect a bold jump forward in gaming, and it appears many shoppers were not quite ready to embrace the exclusively download-based hand held. However, with a host of upcoming PSP Go accessories to anticipate, all this should be a thing of the past.

Firstly, and to make the PSP Go more enticing to awider audience, Sony are manufacturing a good range of alternate colour shells for the machine. Unlike the other handhelds, which supply a tiny selection of colours, Sony plan to create avast choice of colours and have been hosting online surveys to find out which hues would be most popular. These upcoming PSP Go accessories will aid in pushing the console out there with more trendy users.

One aspect of both the PSP and PSP Go which has always been well-liked is the power to link the console to atelevision screen and play the games on the big screen. That said, transfer of a small image to the big screen does affect quality a little on the visual definition. Therefore, one of the highly anticipated upcoming PSP Go accessories is the gold plated video lead. The gold plating delivers optimal video and audio output, creating a distinct and crisper picture.

Finally, and probably one of the most exciting of the Upcoming PSP Go Accessories is that the news as it that renowned hardware company Logitech might be producing an external UMD drive for the PSP Go. Amongst the largest complaints with this console is that current PSP users cant utilize their UMDs on it. Therefore, Sony would likely benefit greatly if such a peripheral was made. Of all of the Upcoming PSP Go Accessories, this would be the release which could propel the device into the favourites.

Both the Sony PSP and PSP Go are set to welcome a new gaming addition this Spring with the releasing of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The famous gaming franchise returns to the portable system in this highly anticipated title. Remember we have experienced Metal Gear for the PSP beforenow, in the form of Portable Ops a couple of years ago, but this is the first incarnation that will be directed by the genius behind the famous franchise; Hideo Kojima, and this can only be a great thing.

The game takes place in the aftermath of the occurrences of Metal Gear Solid 3, with players returning to play as the original Snake, who has become ‘Big Boss’. Unlike Portable Ops, the game is considered as official canon in the Metal Gear Solid universe. The gameplay follows the basis set out in prior incarnations, with a major emphasis on subterfuge. The over-the-shoulder angle of Metal Gear 4 debuts in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, making a mixture of some of the finest features of prior games.

The gameplay is based around a co-op core, following suit with most of our current games in placing greater importance on co-operation. This is implemented thr oughout Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker in both solo campaigns and multi-player games, with a variety of different ‘Snakes’ to choose between. These differentiations range from a stealth bias to heavy weapons expert, allow ing players to co-ordinate abalanced troupe.

The title marks the first of 2 games to be released into the Metal Gear universe during this year, with the Raiden-centric Metal Gear Solid Rising being released for next gen consoles later on. Kojima productions have created one brilliant game by the name of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, combining all the classic elements of past titles into an innovative new gameplay. The graphics and audio are polished to the highest calibre and the plot sounds as if it will be, as usual, completely epic.

Sony are already building up a large range of downloadable PSP Go games available to their new system. Since the PSP Go no longer employs a UMD drive, all games are downloaded via the Playstation Store. The benefit is that PSP Go now gains access to a varied base of games from many different Sony systems.

Many PS One retros are available as downloadable PSP Go games. These offerings are sure to evoke nostalgia to veteranplayers as they return to the classics of yesteryear! These games are also great by current standards, and lots of new fans will still enjoy such awesome titles as Crash Bandicoot, Ehrgeiz and the Soul Reaver titles.

Such is the strength and potential of the PSP Go that it can house a range of Playstation 3 games. These arenot full-blown Playstation 3 titles, but instead slimmer, more compact offerings. They do boast fantastic graphics and playability though, and are therefore ideal downloadable PSP Go games. A few examples are Final Fight, Joust and LocoRoco.

The PSP Go is also capable of playing PC ported games, increasing the choices even farther. The list of these titles is presently short, but Sony guarantee that the range will be expanded to include even more downloadable PSP Go games. The most well known games from the PC arena available for the PSP Go are the Bonk franchise – which are as funny as they sound!

Critics were doubtful of the download function of the PSP Go, but with a slew of amazing titles already on offer, the console is growing in favour. The range of downloadable PSP Go games just keeps growing, so go see what all the commotion is about!

The latest incarnation of Sony’s videogame portables isthe PSP Go, disclosed in the autumn of 2009 at the E3 expo. The PSP Go features are significantly different to previous machines in the line, and unite to offer a stylish and practical alternative to the existing line.

The initial, and probably most talked about, of the PSP Go features to stray from older models is the absence of a UMD drive. Prior versions have made use of this media conduit for both games and movies, but the PSP Go gets rid of it completely. Instead, Sony intend for all software for the PSP Go to be downloaded onto the 16 GB of built in memory. This brave ploy will be facilitated by the PS store, which is building a huge library of titles and movies to be supplied with the PSP Go features.

The previously discussed 16 GB of memory is flash based, and can be maxed to 32 GB with a memory stick micro. This PSP Go feature delivers a huge base of memory so players won’t be stuck for room. The screen is a little reduced since the PSP 3000, but presents a much sharper display at 480×272 pixels. The screen layer is slipped upwards to bare the buttons and directional pad, which also offers an analogue stick.

The PSP Go keeps all of the fundamental features of its progenitor, including wi-fi functioning and connectivity to the PS store both individually or via a PS3. Sony are aiming to make all previous UMDs available in the store, and game-players can also access ‘Minis’, a new set of cheaper titles from classic ranges like Megaman and Tetris.

And so that’s abrief introduction to the PSP Go features. The machine retains the classic feel and specs of the original, while showcasing a dynamic new finish and innovative media capacities. Sony have asserted that exclusively downloading titles is the dream for all computer games in the long run, and so the PSP Go is leading the way for a new venture into gaming history.