PSP Game advice

[chim_knee]

My 9 year old nephew is getting a PSP for Christmas and we'd like to buy him a game for it. Now, we know nothing about PSP's and the games available for them - even less so what are "cool" games!

What's the consensus on games available - specifically for a 9 year old? (i.e. nothing too dexterous or complex)

Oh - and something that's likely to be in stock too!

Cheers,
Phil.

[mrs_knee]

...and not Pro Evolution Soccer 5 as his parents are buying that for him.

[Plotloss]

Gran Turismo?

[moreymach]

Plotloss said:

Gran Turismo?

Is it out yet ????

[jimothy]

Nope, not till next year.

What sort of games is he in to?

Puzzle games wise, Lumines is the dogs, so is Mercury.
Star Wars Battlefront is pants, so is Harry potter.
Medievil is excellent

GTA is meant to be excellent, but not suitable for a 9 year old.

[GlenMH]

Ridge Racer is good - and not too difficult, looks great.
Colin McRae - very hard!
Agree with both the comments above about Lumines and Mercury,

Glen

[Rob_F]

I'd want Wipeout, one of the best video games ever and apparently the PSP version is good.

Cheers,
Rob.

[GregE240]

Second Ridge Racer.

Also bought Spider Man 2, thats not bad either.

[skibum]

There are some excellent games out there.

I've got the following:-

TOCA Race Driver 2 - very similar to PS2 version, great racer - lots of realism.
Burnout Ledgends - Excellent Arcade racer - very quick to pick up.
Colin McRae - Agree with comments above - very tricky - will be exchanging it soon.
Tony Hawks Pro Skater - Excellent - similar to PS2.
Grand Theft Auto - Superb, but its an 18.... for a reason!
SSX on Tour - great Snowboard/Skiing racing and freestyle game - excellent graphics, but quite tricky.

Had and returned/exchanged:-

Ridge Racer - Looks good but very limited gameplay and not a patch on new racing games.
F1 Grand Prix - Absolute pants.....

[jimothy]

Rob_F said:

I'd want Wipeout, one of the best video games ever and apparently the PSP version is good. Cheers, Rob.

It's great. Not as good as Wipeout Fusion on the PS2 but still fun

[chim_knee]

Thank for the replies, guys

skibum said:

Burnout Ledgends - Excellent Arcade racer - very quick to pick up.

Sounds ideal, I'll take a look.

In all seriousness he suffers from ADD (attention defecit disorder) so anything beyond immediate enjoyment is a bit of a waste!

That reminds me:

Q: How many kids with ADD does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: Let's go play on bikes!

Thanks again!
Phil.

[andy_b]

Need for Speed Most Wanted is good pick up and play, not as 'real' as ToCA, but it will probably appeal to the younger audience as you can chase or be the cops

[DucatiGary]

tony hawks is my favourite at the moment but everybodys golf has had the most hours of play so far .. .. .. .. but thats completed now.

[GregE240]

chim_knee said:

My 9 year old nephew is getting a PSP for Christmas and we'd like to buy him a game for it. Now, we know nothing about PSP's and the games available for them - even less so what are "cool" games! What's the consensus on games available - specifically for a 9 year old? (i.e. nothing too dexterous or complex) Oh - and something that's likely to be in stock too! Cheers, Phil.

Phil,

My g/fs 11 y/o is a PSP owner. We bought in for Tom in Gib back in July. He was the envy of his mates, as he had his way before any of them!

Tom has:

Ridge Racer (superb)
Spider Man 2 (v good)
Battlefront II (v good)
And the first we got him was...one called Ape Escape, which isn't too bad.

I'd certainly go for Ridge Racer. The graphics are brilliant.

PSP has come a long way already. I've set wireless up in the house tonight and Tom was surfing on the PSP....what an incredible piece of kit it is.....

ATB,
Greg