Since the time that the first PSP was introduced, what has captured the interest of many folks isn't the games that it offers, but instead its PSP UMD movie capability. Just consider that there are more of these movies available than there are games and other PSP stuff. Then there's the popularity of converter software programs such as PSP Movie Creator that can convert other formats to something that can be watched on your console.
But it wasn't long before the sales of PSP UMD movies started to decline dramatically. Actually, manufacturers started cutting or ceasing production, and dropping their prices significantly. The problem, however, wasn't that individuals weren't watching the movies, it's just that they were finding another supply of them. It is just like the situation the CD and DVD industries are facing, where people download music and movies instead of buying a physical product. There doesn't seem to be any point to paying cash for something that you can get free of charge.
Unfortunately for the makers of PSP UMD movies, this is a situation they probably didn't foresee. Of course it is just like what happened to the producers of music CDs when the internet became loaded with lots of free download sites. The increase in concealed and unlawful websites for PSP UMD movie pirating is the primary cause of the industry slowdown.
Some manufacturers have created promotional items such as older videos that were previously available only in obsolete formats such as beta, and offered them at a reduced price. Some companies resorted to designing websites where movies can be viewed by streaming for a small cost. But there are still many people who will find a way to make the movies freely available.
There is a huge amount of sites out there that convert movies into PSP formats that are easily downloadable to your console. Along with this internet access to free movies, you can also purchase programs that will convert your files to UMD format. This isn't strictly legal, but that does not stop most individuals. And of course these files are shared freely on the internet. There are so many choices to purchasing a movie that it almost seems crazy to do so.
The only solution to this dilemma would be to have an online watchdog agency that traces these unlawful downloads. Large companies may be interested in taking part in this sort of undertaking. As well, it is important that the laws against piracy are implemented more forcefully with wider coverage. Of course, it's not difficult to think up a solution, but implementing it is another story. If you want to do your bit to keep the PSP UMD movie industry alive, just pay for your movies instead of sharing them.
But it wasn't long before the sales of PSP UMD movies started to decline dramatically. Actually, manufacturers started cutting or ceasing production, and dropping their prices significantly. The problem, however, wasn't that individuals weren't watching the movies, it's just that they were finding another supply of them. It is just like the situation the CD and DVD industries are facing, where people download music and movies instead of buying a physical product. There doesn't seem to be any point to paying cash for something that you can get free of charge.
Unfortunately for the makers of PSP UMD movies, this is a situation they probably didn't foresee. Of course it is just like what happened to the producers of music CDs when the internet became loaded with lots of free download sites. The increase in concealed and unlawful websites for PSP UMD movie pirating is the primary cause of the industry slowdown.
Some manufacturers have created promotional items such as older videos that were previously available only in obsolete formats such as beta, and offered them at a reduced price. Some companies resorted to designing websites where movies can be viewed by streaming for a small cost. But there are still many people who will find a way to make the movies freely available.
There is a huge amount of sites out there that convert movies into PSP formats that are easily downloadable to your console. Along with this internet access to free movies, you can also purchase programs that will convert your files to UMD format. This isn't strictly legal, but that does not stop most individuals. And of course these files are shared freely on the internet. There are so many choices to purchasing a movie that it almost seems crazy to do so.
The only solution to this dilemma would be to have an online watchdog agency that traces these unlawful downloads. Large companies may be interested in taking part in this sort of undertaking. As well, it is important that the laws against piracy are implemented more forcefully with wider coverage. Of course, it's not difficult to think up a solution, but implementing it is another story. If you want to do your bit to keep the PSP UMD movie industry alive, just pay for your movies instead of sharing them.
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The Portable PlayStation (PSP) is so much more than a gaming system. From movies to web browsing, it seems like it does it all! Find out more about fun PSP stuff at Gizmos, Gadgets and Toys.
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