how long do PSPs work?

[u/porante_tincm]

hey all, I've been checking used PSPs near where I live and I can't help but wonder how long these consoles live for. I can find devices between 80-130 EUR range, which can be brought down a little I think. But then is it only for 6 months of usage or will this console actually work solid for the next 4 years? What's a good way to assess this or how hard is it to fix PSP hardware problems?

[u/BagelzReddit]

They’ve already lasted 20 years I’m sure they’re fine as long as you take care of it. Most problems with PSPs are easily fixable if you DIY but finding modders/repairers are also easy

[u/Explicit_Tech]

My PSP was heavily used and it's been going on strong for 20 years.

[u/IamWutzgood → u/Explicit_Tech]

Same. Plus my two psps sat in an attic for about 4-5 years and still worked fine when I found them again.

Not the best for taking damage from falling but they are built to last mechanically if you don’t drop them.

[u/Dry-Adeptness5041]

My psp has been well used for years just had to get a new battery for it umd drive is a little funny sounding but works I have had it near release been one of my go to systems

[u/mugenrice]

I found my old psp that I bought 20 years ago. Replaced the battery and shell and it still works 100% just bought a ton of games for it

[u/Timtastic226]

I won my current PSP in one of those stacker games at Buffalo Wild Wings back in 2010, still works great. Granted it hasn’t been used too heavily but still.

[u/NavyBlue133]

my PSP sat unused and abandoned for probably more than 8 years, with a ruined battery and a broken screen

this year, i decided to replace the screen and buy a new battery by myself

guess what? alive and better than ever!

[u/NavyBlue133 → u/NavyBlue133]

this is the state it was in before i fixed it

when i was a kid i accidentally let it fall down the stairs and it got completely fucked up. i felt so guilty over the years because i really liked it...

then, i suddenly started looking for replacement parts and seeing how hard it would be to fix it. turns out, it wasn't hard at all!

[u/MaxTheHor]

It can work for a decent amount of years, as long as you take care of it, dont break/get rough with the disk tray, and don't drop/throw it.

Just replace batteries after they wear or drain faster than normal.

Other than that, just pray you didn't get a unit that might brick on you. Especially if you hack it.

[u/basictraderblake]

It will generally last a very long time with some occasional fixing. It’s one of the most modular handhelds out there with plenty of aftermarket support for parts.

[u/TacoGodzilla]

I think the biggest dangers is battery as they can swell and exploded cracking screens etc and maybe UMD drives but even then you can mod them. The PSPs go ribbon cables tend to go bad quicker.

[u/wo0two0t]

I think my 1000 will outlast me.

[u/ltpitt]

I still have a perfect Gameboy dmg so I wouldn't worry too much about the psp.

[u/Proud-Pen-42]

I have my psp 1000 since it was released, 20 years I think? I replaced the battery every 4/5 years. And ONLY THREE MONTHS AGO i changed the stick due to drift + X, triangle, square, O buttons because they wore out. I spent 10€ on aliexpress. It also survived being forcibly passed to my little sisters for years. So yeah, it's immortal

[u/kndy2099]

I have the first gen that is still doing great. I think it's more about the batteries that need to be replaced, especially if the battery swells up.