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I was wondering when these movies were going to be release and what movies would they carry? Can you play the UMD movies on the PSP and connect it to a tv?
Constantine827
02-02-2005, 06:45
i dont think you could connect the PSP to a tv to watch a movie, i dont think the PSP can connect to a tv at all. all i need to know is when Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is coming out, its going to rock!!! 8)
Colonel Cortez
02-02-2005, 14:52
Yeah they are making Firmware and software for the PSP to be able to hook up too a TV. And alot of Colombia pictures and MGM movies are coming for the PSP, here are some movies:
Spider man 1, Spider man 2, Spider-man 3, Final Fantasy Advent children, Final Fantasy Spirits within, Hitch(with Will Smith, this movie look awsome).
James bond collection, Superman(new movie) Reign of Fire, The day after tomorrow and a shit load of other movies....pluss ANY movie on this planet since you can load it in the Memorystick from yur computer. so download a movie, transfer it and watch. I have only tried this with one movie, and it didnt totally adjust to the screen, but that is because it was filmed at the cinema
Crimson_King
02-02-2005, 18:14
Hey Constatantine I have some good and bad news, there making another expansion to FF7 for PS2 this year, the bad news is its going to be a shoot em up game, although it will be with the bad ars Vincent Valentine!
Constantine827
02-02-2005, 19:11
yeah ive heard about that game, its called Dirge of Cerberus: Final fantasy 7. that game is part of the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII" series, i will list everything in the series below
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children/movie to be released on UMD and DVD formats
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7/like you said it is an action/shooting game for the PS2
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7/an action/RPG for the PlayStation Portable
Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7/an RPG for your cellphone
there is also rumors that if the movie Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children sells well, Square-Enix might remake the Original Final Fantasy 7, so i tell you all "GO BUY THE MOVIE NOW".
but to get back on topic, Sony is opening the UMD format for other companies to use, so movies might come faster than expected to the format. its a nice idea, i hope it works well :D
Where are you guys finding the news about the movies? I looked and couldn't find anything about UMD movies...
Colonel Cortez
02-03-2005, 14:52
Actually they are making three new Final Fantasy VII games, 1st Dirge of Cerebrus(PS2), 2nd Final Fantasy ???( the cellphone game), 3rd It's a PSP game :):):):)
Actually they are making three new Final Fantasy VII games, 1st Dirge of Cerebrus(PS2), 2nd Final Fantasy ???( the cellphone game), 3rd It's a PSP game :):):):)
yea if you look at the post by Constantine827 (which is 2 before yours) he already listed the FFVII games coming out
PeanutButterMunky
02-03-2005, 23:43
Yes, you seem to be neglecting to read other people's posts. Make more of an effort to read, and understand what's going on. I mean, his post was only 2 above yours. :? Don't be so lazy.
Colonel Cortez
02-04-2005, 14:53
Sorry mabn, i seriously didnt see it, i mean you go like"it seems he likes to repeat what others say when there is no need for it, he must be a total *****", i dont mean to be rude.....well actually i did, but not too rude since i have nothing against you. But you dont seem to be to friendly towards my corner. And even if i did like to copy him, dont you think i would at least get the names of he games right :?
Crimson_King
02-04-2005, 16:57
calm down man, a lot of people get irretated when people reiterate things, especially if there even less accurate, and if you feal as if you are being singled out, well maybe thats because your not conscience of the other posts.
FmanFORPS3
02-04-2005, 22:40
I suggest we get back on topic...
I hope they're not only putting the new upcoming movies in UMD format, but also put the greatest movies of all time in UMD format so it will be possible to watch on PSP.
PeanutButterMunky
02-04-2005, 22:47
Who knows how many companies will sign on to the UMD format? I only know of 3 movies set to release on PSP so far:
~ Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children [Woohoo!]
~ Gundam [The Anime]
~ Spider-Man 2 [Duh]
If a big-budget move like Spider-Man is being put on the UMD format, I'm sure that others will follow in their footsteps.
FmanFORPS3
02-04-2005, 22:52
true, I'm also hoping for The Matrix series to come onto PSP, because the Matrix sold way more that Spider man 2 (I'm Pretty Sure) and it would have a much bigger impression for other movies (like you said...)
PeanutButterMunky
02-04-2005, 22:58
I think it will be a good market for movie-makers when millions of PSPs are in the hands of consumers. PSP owners are going to want movies on their PSP, and I think companies will deliver [hopefully].
MiThRaZoR
02-04-2005, 23:50
Sony should put all their movies on the PSP for it to sell better and stuff. It's better don't you think? Anyone agree?
FmanFORPS3
02-05-2005, 02:18
well, yes. the better the movies, the more attention the PSP gets.
Crimson_King
02-06-2005, 01:17
Well also i think that only the better and more popular of the movies will be on it. so i dont think quality is the real concern i think its going to be quantity.
james3579
02-06-2005, 07:26
FF7AC, woooooooooo! that movie is gonna be great, im a big fan
Colonel Cortez
02-06-2005, 13:35
Here is a link to a sit with a mocie from CES, in it they show a trailer of a movie called Hitch(looks awsome) right off the PSP, and he scrolls through a list of other movies that are ganna be released, like the Day after Tomorrow, and i also forgot that
Sony PSP Press Conference - CES 2005
is the movie you need to see, if you cant stream it download it :)
Thats awesome, I have to stop watching these videos cause it makes me want it more and more and we still have until next month.
PeanutButterMunky
02-06-2005, 19:41
Here is a link to a sit with a mocie from CES, in it they show a trailer of a movie called Hitch(looks awsome) right off the PSP, and he scrolls through a list of other movies that are ganna be released, like the Day after Tomorrow, and i also forgot that
Sony PSP Press Conference - CES 2005
is the movie you need to see, if you cant stream it download it :)
The next time you say "here's a link" and you don't have a link in your post, I'm just going to delete your post.
Colonel Cortez
02-06-2005, 19:47
**** my my links keep disapearing, it was suposed to be under the first lines of text, sorry, it aint me, my net is acting weird....well not acting weird, my net is weird :? :wink: ....seriously this aint some bad excuse
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HERE ------------=} http://www.gamespot.com/psp/driving/wipeout/media.html {=------------ is the link.
Now it is the PSP press conferense CES 2005 vid :) :wink:
FmanFORPS3
02-06-2005, 19:52
actually I think the link is supposed to be without those lines at the end :wink:
here, http://www.gamespot.com/psp/driving/wipeout/media.html
Colonel Cortez
02-06-2005, 19:53
actually I think the link is supposed to be without those lines at the end :wink:l
What lines you mean :P:P:P
PeanutButterMunky
02-06-2005, 19:55
His link worked fine, Fman. I don't know what lines you're referring to.
FmanFORPS3
02-06-2005, 19:59
all I was referring to was his mistake of adding lines like these: {=------------ to the end of his link, but now he fixed it so its all good...
Crimson_King
02-07-2005, 17:10
alright so is anyone besides me worried about the fact that there is probably not going to be a very larghe selection of PSP movies at all.
depends on how well the psp does probably. Sony owns MGM(?) and alot of movie rights so if the psp becomes a household neccesity id be willing to bet that there will be planty of movies not long after release. No need to make UMD movies if noone is buy =ing the PSP though.
Crimson_King
02-07-2005, 17:17
the PSP will never be a necessity, but I cant picture very many movies that come out will also be on UMD and I especially cant see verymany if any older movies being reformatted for UMD format.
FmanFORPS3
02-07-2005, 18:09
alright so is anyone besides me worried about the fact that there is probably not going to be a very larghe selection of PSP movies at all.
I am not because Sony has thought this over. If not many movies are going to be on UMDs, then they wouldn’t have added that feature in the first place. Also when the movie producers take a look at how many PSPs are sold (in the future), they will want to put their movies in UMD format because they would probably make a profit from it.
Exactly. This looks like Sony is testing to see how well it does in the states first, and then if the PSP wont stay on the shelves, there is a reason to spend all the money making UMD movies in addition to DVD. There just isnt a reasonable installed base to justify the cost yet. But i have the feeling that in a couple years the base wil be there.
knowitman
02-08-2005, 00:09
Here is the thing I see though.
Most consumers will not want to have to buy the same movie twice for the normal $15-$20 for a movie. The best way I can see this being done is if new releases also come witha PSP edition that includes the movie on DVD as well as UMD. This special PSP edition could possibly be priced ~$5 or less then the regular edition. That would get more people interested in buying the PSP and movies on UMD to go with it. I don't think the extra cost in materials and shipping for the UMD version along with the DVD version would cost them $5 so they would be making a slight profit on it.
I could also see for older movies that most people already have and for some new releases the UMD version of the movie being released for $5-$10 depending on the age of a movie. A new release could go for $10 while an older movie would be $5 and maybe $7 for semi-new movies. This would be a more logical approach for releasing movies on UMD that many people may already have on DVD or VHS.
I myself would not want to have to pay $15 to get the DVD and then pay another $15 to get it on UMD as well. I feel that most people agree with me on this.
Crimson_King
02-08-2005, 18:16
alright so is anyone besides me worried about the fact that there is probably not going to be a very larghe selection of PSP movies at all.
I am not because Sony has thought this over. If not many movies are going to be on UMDs, then they wouldn’t have added that feature in the first place. Also when the movie producers take a look at how many PSPs are sold (in the future), they will want to put their movies in UMD format because they would probably make a profit from it.
Sony isn't lookin at UMD though, there pushing blu ray, I mean it's so much better then DVD and looking to be the next thing, so sony isn't going to stall on blu-ray at all to start pushing UMD's, and just because they put it in the PSP doesn't mean its a huge plan there looking to push. The PSP is a gaming device, all these other things are second to Sony, sure i a gree that yes there will be some popular title outs for UMD but I'm willing to bet they will be pricy as well, and this being sony's first handheld many other companys are going to be VERY resistant to format any of there movies on UMD, and by the time the PSP proves itself as a dominating force it would probably be to late before the next handheld comes out and or blu-ray is out and that would be there main concentration.
and as for your pricing knowitman, you know that will never happen, the movies are going to be probably 20 bucks a piece and if you can buy them in a bundle with the DVD your probably pushing 30-35 bucks.
knowitman
02-08-2005, 22:21
I was only making suggestions for prices. I kinda agree with the $30-$35 price range though. Sony is only really pushing the UMD for the PSP market. I watched their presentation at CES and it said that most of the movie releases will be the Sony Pictures movies like Spiderman 2.
Thats an interesting point i hadn't realized. Sony is pushing TWO new forms of media at the same time, Blu-Ray and UMD. That is a huge undertaking.
And they do have to push UMD some or otherwise noone is going to buy a PSP outside of gamers. It looks to me like they may have much MUCH larger plans for the PSP than just games, and thusly that would require that they push UMD until people are comfortable.
How they would do this while at the same time trying to convince people that it is a better idea to buy their new Blu-ray devices than HD-DVD, i have no idea.
I say its a "confident" strategy to say the least.
Crimson_King
02-09-2005, 03:14
thats the thing though, they wont be pushing the UMD's that much. the fact that the PSP can play movies, and the hype of this, is what they intended, of course there will be some large title for the PSP but not a whole lot. Sony would have no benefeit if they pushed UMD's since it's not only inferior to other current mediums, but infact greatly inferior to blu-ray that will not also be more succesful and profitable but will also last for a loooooonnnng time, especially compared to a handheld. So it is quite obvious that yes the PSP can play movies, but the selection is sure to be minimal, and the fact that it can play movies is why it does, JUST FOR THE ADDED GLAMOUR to boost up sales, this is also why there is a MP3 capability as well as a radio.
Colonel Cortez
02-09-2005, 11:42
I cant see why there is all the doubt, Sony just made the UMD an open format so anyone can make UMD's...well any Dev or Filmstudio. PSP has movie suports from all the biggest studios, like Warner Bros, 20th century fox,MGM, Colombia pictures,Paramount, And Lucasarts(wich isn't really it's own filmstudio though) and loads of other Filmakers and Studios. Now i dont know if the UMD movies will be a sucsess in the Amrica but i think it will be here in the EU, it is cheaper to import Hardware here, and the Software is usually cheaper too. And in countries Such as Norway(where i live) people have a **** load of money and are all to willing spend it :)(we get all our cash from the the oil.)
I can't wait for Advent Children!
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Crimson_King
02-09-2005, 17:10
i firmly beleive that the movie aspect of the PSP will not be a very big aspect o the PSP, but that sony intended it for a reason for their units to sell.
Of course not, but like they said, they want it to be the walkman of the 21st century, and i wouldnt be in the 21st without the ability to playback movies now would it? plus with will entertain you in the car waint it? when your on a jorney you can buy UMD movies from your local game store and then BORDOM be gone!
Crimson_King
02-09-2005, 17:27
i still think its a gaming unit first and everything else is just to boost sales.
I wouldn’t underestimate Sony in their “Take over the world” plans. “Walkman of the 21st century” ring a bell? They also said that "[cell] a doorway, a new chapter in computer science is about to begin."
If Sony can manage to make the PSP as ubiquitous as the walkman was at one point, then they will have no problem selling the idea of movies on a new type of media. But that is a very VERY big “if”.
Crimson_King
02-09-2005, 17:45
thats why the movies arent going to do well, sony is to preoccupied in other things, and by the time it does sell well enough it will be to late as there will no doubt be something better to do it for.
Colonel Cortez
02-10-2005, 10:08
Dude seriously do you know how many people that work at Sony, if you take out all the poeple that work there but dont have a very big use in the making of hardware and such, you still have more than enough to make like 12 more consoles with top quality. Havent you been reading on the net, the Japanese public is dying after movies, sony gets a ***** of mails every day asking them that they will hurrey up with the UMD movies. I bet this is going to be even bigger in the NA and EU because Japan have had portable DVD players for a very long time now, of course America and Europe also have theese but they are farly new things atleast to the wide public. Sony is the Biggest Hardware marketing genius in History, and they are on the list of the best over all marketing companies.It's very stupid to say that Sony cant handle multiple things at a time, it's like saying that there arent ehough space in Russia therefore they cant build their new super city there(and russie is pretty big), Foolish i say, foolish
Crimson_King
02-11-2005, 16:13
I'm not saying that there aren't capable of it, I'm saying they will choose not to. and fyi portable dvd players have been around for a while and you can now get high qaulity ones with large screens for much cheeper then you could buy a PSP with quite inferior movie capablitys.
Colonel Cortez
02-11-2005, 19:36
what do you know about that, Seriously have you seen the clarity of the PSP before your own eyes..didnt think so, i own a PSP myself(it rocks, just that RR is Japanese piss me off) and the screen is way,wayyy better than even the ones that say it rules want it to be. The widescreen, the color quality, the high-rs, the sound quality and alot of other things, That just being a part of the PSP and not the main thing such as gaming, Pluss you can download movies on your memory stick. The Mp3 and Attrac capabillities makes i even more temptng. Dont say that the PSP dont match up to other Portable Dvd players, it sure as hell do. It dont match up to the VERY expensive(i'm talking about the 1600 x 1200 ones, and thoose are sick and EXTREMLEY expensive. No the PSP is quite capable of keeping up with the portable DVD,s at the same price, but the ones just 30 bucks above the PS price is better, Here in Europe the PSP will be cheaper, and i say WILL be cheaper because it will be, Cheaper import ..etc, etc, etc... But i do see your point, but dont have any doubst the PSP Screen is MAGICAL:D:D:D
PeanutButterMunky
02-12-2005, 05:41
Try NOT attacking other members when attempting to make a point. Thanks.
Colonel Cortez
02-12-2005, 13:12
Hey i said i did see his point man, i totally unerstands his concerns, i just think he underestimates Sony
Crimson_King
02-14-2005, 17:02
you turned that whole argument against the PSP when it was against the UMD movies and screen. here in the states you can buy a 10+ inch screen with great resolution for cheaper then a PSP, and the fact that movies already exist and it is the normal format now makes them a sure hit. this just goes to back up my point that the movie capabilitys is not a very large aspect of the PSP and that there is a very good chance that not a whole lot of movies will be released in UMD format.
No, right now they aren't, but if I was going to the store with only JUST enough money to buy a PSP, and while I was there I saw that they had a whole bunch of movies that I really like for the PSP or about to be released, I might go ahead and get it instead of something else just because of that little extra bit. There are a lot of handhelds in the states already and overcoming all those needs to have something extra. They don't need to necessarily BUY the movies, but it needs to be there as an option so people are more willing to buy the machine.
Crimson_King
02-14-2005, 17:25
cyrusmg if you read any of the before debating you would see that my stance on it is that yes the movies are a great option for the PSP and meant to be a huge boost in the selling of the unit but i believe that there will not be that many movies that actually come out for it.
I geuss i wasn't clear with my last post. There need to actually be movies out that people want to watch or coming out in order for that to be a selling point. Just having the box say "plays UMD movies" wont sell the machine. I think we agree that the option will help sales, but They have to release movies on the format in order for it to really be a viable reason fo people to pick it up. So i think that they will go through that effort to show some results to consumers.
Crimson_King
02-15-2005, 02:53
and thats where i believe that they'll have a handfull at release and that will be about it, there wont be a whole lot more that comes out on UMD. I believe that sony is going on this being aq very superior handheld gaming system with a bunch of extra perks, to help sell at release.
XXX, Hellboy, Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse and Once Upon A Time in Mexico (which is also rumored to be in the works from Mariachi auteur Robert Rodriguez as a PSP game/interactive sequel.) The movies will be released in North America on April 19th, shortly after the March PSP launch.
source: http://psp.ign.com/articles/587/587211p1.html
I don't think I will ever buy a UMD movie for PSP, but if they throw it in as a freebie I will always take it.
Crimson_King
02-16-2005, 17:14
4 movies..... and helboy sucked horribly. though some seem amusing, but this just goes further to prove my point.
Evolution
02-16-2005, 19:16
With the exception of XXX, those four films are poor, and I dont see the point in getting them UMD format anyway when you can get them on DVD and watch it on a full size TV screen.
FmanFORPS3
02-16-2005, 19:29
That’s why I think when they release movies on UMDs they should add something different that DVDs don’t have. Like with VHS videos there aren’t any special features, interviews, and stuff like that; but in DVDs there are...
Crimson_King
02-16-2005, 22:32
only problem though FmanFORPS3 is that the UMD's are smaller so they cant hold nearly as much, if my math is right it's about 1/3 the size, and plus who would make something extra for a UMD and not a DVD when DVD's are the norm for society. but it's not the same as they did for DVD back when we used VHS because DVD was the new and better format that was going to take over so they just gave it more publicity.
RPGDreamer
09-12-2006, 17:41
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RPGDreamer
09-12-2006, 20:11
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ps3 Wanna be
09-12-2006, 21:15
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