SaikoSakura

[07 Nov 2006 | Tuesday]

PSP Speakers damaged

Current mood: sleepy

Category: Games

On Saturday I took my PSP to work and played music through the speakers. Everything was groovy. Going home on the subway I used my PSP to read manga. (Yes I read on my PSP.) Later that night, I tried to play some music through the speakers. All of a sudden, strange noises were emitting from the speakers. I changed it to another song but it was the same thing. So I came to the conclusion that I blew out one of the speakers. To test this theory I plugged in some headphones and played music. Once again I hear the strange noises, specifically from the Right Ear.

This is what I don't understand- the PSP's speakers should work independently from the headphone jack. If this is true then music should sound fine with the headphones on. Unfortunately this is not the case. I am not sure if I should have the speakers replaced and/or the jack. I found a site which offers replacement speakers but I cannot find a "How-to guide." I'm not really good with this kind of stuff so I need an opinion. I can get it repaired in Chinatown, but it will probably be cheaper to just buy a new system.

Other news related to PSP, I was looking around Play-Asia.com for weekly deals. I came across Magna Carta Portable for $15. I almost purchased it, but I realized it's the same as the PS2 US version but with a gallery and extra costume. Fuck that. Instead I bought Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable (fucking long title) for $20. Kick ass deal! The game is out on PS2 in Japan but I'm sure it will never make it here. Geez I'm such a Final Fantasy freak...