MAJOR PSP PRODUCTION PROBLEMS!!!

TonK · Dec 12, 2004

Solidus Snake said:
I got this from GameFAQS. This doesn't affect my purchase as I plan to get warranty for the US launch but it is some things to consider:

Consider these if you're deciding to buy or hold your preorder.

OK, reports from different Japanese sources confirmed different kinds of defects on the first shipment:
(thanks gcwind from a Chinese site to translate)

#1 Button Pressed, but it never come back up
http://v.isp.2ch.net/up/4f110e6a10b2.jpg

#2 Dead Spot (A LOT)
http://up.haiiro.info/file/626.jpg
http://up.haiiro.info/file/614.jpg

Read it here(Japanese): http://d.hatena.ne.jp/sanchan/20041211

#3 Screen has air bubbles (Japanese):
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/hajime_ninomae/20041212

#4 Screen has dust inside the screen:
http://www.imgup.org/file/iup2658.jpg
http://www.imgup.org/file/iup2659.jpg

#5 Analog Control Nub has Fallen off!
http://v.isp.2ch.net/up/3c2417a24e9c.jpg

#6 Powered On but cannot start PSP (Japanese):
http://amanoudume.s41.xrea.com/
http://blog.livedoor.jp/od3/archives/10595825.html
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/fukutake/20041212

(Video showing it: http://up4.upload-ch.net/src/up2372.mpg.html)

#7 Twist PSP itself, UMD will FLY OUT (Videos) !
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cf6y-oot/auto.amc
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cf6y-oot/auto.avi

#8 UMD Cover CANNOT CLOSE Completely:
http://up.haiiro.info/file/627.jpg

#9 Ridge Racer BUG (Mini Game Rally X music Still playing when the Ridge Racer game starts)
http://home.megapass.co.kr/~ttf1513/a.avi

That's ALL for now.

RAINBOW PONY · Dec 12, 2004

TonK said:

That's a wide variety of defects there. :kekeke:

Moose · Dec 12, 2004

Ouch man. That is a PRETTY bad track record there.

RAINBOW PONY · Dec 12, 2004

you're telling me. :kekeke:

Curt · Dec 12, 2004

My Pre-Order from play asia has had its price jacked up 200%

Mushiki · Dec 12, 2004

*waits for "MAJOR BSP PRODUCTION PROBLEMS" thread by ResOGlas*

Moob Butter · Dec 12, 2004

It's like the PS2 launch all over again

I know which portable I'm getting this xmas, it may be less powerful at least I know it will last me more than the time it takes to unpack :buttrock:

RAINBOW PONY · Dec 12, 2004

CurtWRX said:
My Pre-Order from play asia has had its price jacked up 200%

Can they do that?

pixeljunkie · Dec 12, 2004

So glad I resisted the EXTREME temptation to pre-order one. I knew this was going to happen. :mad:

daybona · Dec 12, 2004

Just buy a product replacement play with it.

gamejunkie · Dec 12, 2004

Wow I'd be pissed if this happened to my preorder. But I dont have a preorder :lol:

DevilRedeemed · Dec 12, 2004

*waits for "MAJOR BSP PRODUCT

'Mushyki's post drowned out by emoticons of hysterical laughter'

seriously though.. that's bad. I feel sorry for those who got a faulty system. and with shortages you have to wonder what the replacement schedule is (maybe this is a non-issue?).

Atro · Dec 12, 2004

madmanjock said:
It's like the PS2 launch all over again

I know which portable I'm getting this xmas, it may be less powerful at least I know it will last me more than the time it takes to unpack

OMFG !!! Teh PoWA !!!!

It can launch missiles !!!! :eek:

C.A.R25 · Dec 12, 2004

The wost thing is, everyone may want to generalize from one person's experece... and we still don't know many factors, like were he got it from, how he actually used it... what about abuse ?

My Sony PS1 I got back in the day never gave me one single problem... I don't know about PS2 cause I don't own one.

Mark of the Wolves · Dec 12, 2004

Well the DS had/has its share of problems. It's expected when mass producing anything. :crying:

DevilRedeemed · Dec 12, 2004

C.A.R25 said:
The wost thing is, everyone may want to generalize from one person's experece... and we still don't know many factors, like were he got it from, how he actually used it... what about abuse ?

My Sony PS1 I got back in the day never gave me one single problem... I don't know about PS2 cause I don't own one.

you are one goddamn fanboy aren't you? let this ride out and see where and when it ends. no-one is saying its a general problem. but its a definite fumble. dirt/air bubbles under the screen? how funny if one of those waiting in line for a PSP had opened it up on the spot and noticed this. what would he have said to the boss-man? :kekeke:

Curt · Dec 12, 2004

From Play-Asia.

DARK ANDY said:
Can they do that?

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It's December 12th, 2004 - the official launch date of the Sony PSP™ in Japan. As promised in our last update from approximately 2 weeks ago, this e-mail is intended to give you a roundup of the now ongoing preorder proceedings. We are strictly processing preorders only - no new orders are taken until the majority of our preorders have been cleared.

Before reading this e-mail, we recommend you to read carefully through our Japanese launch news update from today. It contains more detailed information on the overall supply situation as well as a roundup of all launch items.

Supply situation - your action is required

Despite all the negative news about the extreme supply shortage, we at Play-Asia are working hard to make the best out of the whole situation and have custom-tailored a solution for every preorder customer. We are monitoring the supply and pricing situation at anytime, leaving the decision to you when your order shall be prepared and shipped out. From our experience, prices will go down, however predictions can hardly be made at what time this is going to happen.

If you take a look at your order review page online in your customer account, you will now find a "DAILY PRICE PSP-1000" and "DAILY PRICE PSP-1000K (Value Pack)" as alternative option. Those daily price models reflect the current pricing situation, it will be your decision to accept the current price or wait for a better deal.

The deal for the hardcore gamers who simply can't wait currently stands at:

PSP PlayStation Portable (PSP-1000): US$ 489
PSP PlayStation Portable Value Pack (PSP-1000K): US$ 529

Scenario A: You cannot wait and will accept the price increase

Once you choose the "daily price PSP" console as your alternative option, you will automatically accept the current pricing. We are processing orders at least twice a day and shipments of PSP consoles are arriving frequently. If you have paid by credit card, we will automatically debit your card for the accepted price once your order is shipping out. If you have paid by paypal, bank transfer or other manual payment option, you will receive an e-mail with up-payment details.

Please bear in mind that your order will only ship once all items are in stock (so avoid non-launch titles if you want your order quick) and once we have allocations available for your order. The earlier you have preordered, the better will be your chance for shipping out your order as fast as possible. Please also understand that our system reflects prices on a daily basis. Once your order is processed and shipped, we will not issue a refund even in case of a price drop on the next day. On the other side we will revise down your pricing if you have accepted a daily price model but your order was not shipped prior a price break.

Scenario B: You prefer to wait

We understand that the daily price system will affect lots of customers and exceeding the budget for many of you. We are monitoring prices and will issue a price break at the moment we can afford it. You are welcome to disregard the daily price model and wait for an update. You will receive an e-mail at the time the price has been lowered. In case we can meet the preorder pricing and all your order items are in stock, your order will ship automatically without further notice.

Scenario C: You wish to cancel your order

All preorders are non binding. You are welcome to cancel your preorder at any time. If you have paid by credit card, you will find a cancellation button online in your customer account. If you have already paid for your order by paypal or bank transfer, please contact our customer service with your request. Please understand that we are very busy during the Christmas season, it sometimes may take 1 to 3 working days for us to reply to your inquiry. Once your order has been cancelled, it cannot be reactivated.

brentsg · Dec 12, 2004

C.A.R25 said:
The wost thing is, everyone may want to generalize from one person's experece... and we still don't know many factors, like were he got it from, how he actually used it... what about abuse ?

My Sony PS1 I got back in the day never gave me one single problem... I don't know about PS2 cause I don't own one.

Just like you are generalizing from 1 person's experience on your PS1.

My launch day (US) PS1 died within a couple of days. So did the replacement. Both were babied. The retailer had every single launch day PS1 returned within 1 month. I waited and bought the 3rd one about a week later in another state (I moved). It still works perfectly all these years later.

B

Mushiki · Dec 12, 2004

DevilRedeemed said:
'Mushyki's post drowned out by emoticons of hysterical laughter'

I don't understand :crying:

DevilRedeemed · Dec 12, 2004

Mushiki said:
I don't understand

ha! try harder

what do you mean you didn't understand?

chimpmeister · Dec 12, 2004

Well, this is why I can easily wait until the U.S. launch for a PSP system. By then (one would hope), the production problems would be (at least semi) resolved. And of course by then, I can buy a 2-year extended warranty to make sure I'm covered. :smirk:

RAINBOW PONY · Dec 12, 2004

CurtWRX said:
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What the fuck, fuck them. :mad:

DevilRedeemed · Dec 12, 2004

chimpmeister said:
Well, this is why I can easily wait until the U.S. launch for a PSP system. By then (one would hope), the production problems would be (at least semi) resolved. And of course by then, I can buy a 2-year extended warranty to make sure I'm covered.

no angst? why chimp.. anyone would think your views on ill-made hardware are lop sided.

RAINBOW PONY · Dec 12, 2004

I doubt the Production problems will be fixed, I don't think Sony would stop making them from the faulty factories for the US Launch.

chimpmeister · Dec 12, 2004

DevilRedeemed said:
no angst? why chimp.. anyone would think your views on ill-made hardware are lop sided.

But see, there are several different versions of "ill-made". One would be that the system design and components are just crappy in terms of working quality and design, and another would be that the system contains defective parts. In this case (thought it is a bit early to be generalizing), the PSP design is very good, and we are talking about manufacturing defects. Those I can easily live with; a cheap extended warranty means I don't need to worry. In the case of crappy overall design and quality of parts, well there isn't much you can do, is there? :kekeke:

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