I recently picked up a PSP-1000 and I absolutely love it!!! It came pre-modded with CFW so all I needed to do was add ROMs and stuff.
It’s pretty capable at emulation - although I’d recommend going with emulators that aren’t retroarch, as retroarch had much worse performance overall, especially on SNES games, and would crash the system when trying to load GBA games. A pleasant surprise was that CPS2 emulation was workable.
It came with a 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo that I intend to upgrade and, once I do, I could easily see this becoming an MP3 player as well, as the battery holds a good amount of charge still.
On top of everything else - I get to finally start a a series I’ve wanted to start for so long, but haven’t had the hardware to do it (I could always emulate, but i really wanted the feeling of holding the console in my hands when playing it)
Ys X: Nordics coming west this fall for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC
From Gematsu
NIS America will release Falcom-developed action RPG Ys X: Nordics for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG this fall in the west, the publisher announced. It will support English and Japanese audio, and English and French text. The PC version will also support Japanese text.
Ys X: Nordics first launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on September 28, 2023 in Japan and Asia, and is coming to PC in Asia on March 14.
Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America:
About
Following their tenuous encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol Christin and the proud pirate Karja Balta find themselves bound by fate—and the mysterious power of Mana! As they search for a way to undo the mystical ties that bind them, they soon find themselves caught up in a conflict between two factions: the seafaring warriors known as the Normans and the enigmatic and seemingly immortal Griegr. In order to save the people of Obelia Gulf, Adol and Karja must navigate the depths of their unexpected bond and the power that it grants them.
Key Features
Two Heroes, One Story – Bound by unexpected circumstances, the young adventurer Adol and the Norman pirate Karja must work together to determine the fate of Obelia Gulf and its people.
Cross Action System – Swap between controlling Adol and Karja independently or together. Combine their unique strengths to overcome enemies, and build up the Revenge Gauge to unleash devastating attacks.
The Power of Mana – Harness the unique abilities of Mana to overcome challenges. Grapple and slide through dungeons, demolish obstacles, create new platforms, and uncover hidden treasures and critical points.
Sailor’s Delight – The sailing ship known as the Sandras takes your exploration to new levels. Ocean travel, naval battles, and discovering uncharted islands are all made possible with this seaworthy vessel.
Watch a nwe trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.