Has anyone else had problems with a PSP lasting more than a few months?

@mehale (2200)
United States
September 8, 2007 9:45am CST
I realize that they are rather delicate due to the amount of technology crammed into such a small piece of equipment, but come on! I have had 3 different PSP systems since January. The first one lasted about 3 and a half months and then simply decided to quite acknowledging the fact that a UMD was in the system. The second one lasted about 3 months and then just started showing a lit up black screen - sort of like the blue screen of death that windows is so famous for. The third one has only lasted about a month and suddnely the screen appears to be broke - it looks like the liquid inside was allowed to get out and now it is just a black screen with wildly mixed up colors and a sort of star shape on one side. I drive a truck for a living and use the PSP for games, movies, and even occasionally (though not as often as my laptop) for internet. The only thing I can figure out is that they can't stand the vibrations from the constant driving up and down the highways. I am thinking very seriously about replacing the system this time with another Nintendo DS. I had one previously and when it quit charging, I replaced it with a PSP - thinking it would be a better system. It would seem that the DS is better suited to a life of travel though. Any thoughts?
2 responses
• Belgium
14 Apr 08
lol i have my psp for 2-3 yaers and i still works perfectly. You should indeed buy some protection gear. Your psp should normally be fine with it then. Have fun with the crappy ds i'dd say, cause psp just pwnz.
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• South Africa
13 Apr 08
I've had my PSP for about 3 years now and it still works perfectly. I recommend getting some sort of protective shell for it, just for safety. I use the one that is part of that Logitech Playgear set.
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