the problem with the PSP (and the DS to a smaller extent) is that they forgot that this is a portable system. made for gaming on the go, quick bursts of gameplay between classes or on a lunch break, stuff like that. they put out these big overblown console ports that suck battery like a hooker on crack. I don't have time to sit through a long loading screen, overblown menu system, then a 10 minute cut scene to start a game. by then it's time to turn it off and get back to whatever I was waiting in line to do. and god forbid they allow save anywhere. Thats why I like my Ipod. the games are made for the most part to be played in 5 to 10 minute chunks. perfect for DMV lines, doctor visits, oil changes, crap like that.