Differences between PSP, PSP2 and PSP2I?

[kirtblue]

ok IMO
psp has the best story of any phantasy star game and got rid of the stupid crafting that i hate so much its only real crutch is lack of online mode and that its basically psu/atoi so game play feels like youve done it before
psp2 story is meh but game play is improved greatly with a new combat system new modes are added from phantasy stars past like battle challenge
psp2i story? game play is pretty much the same with minor tweaks and new stuff added RA weapons that have pa is reason enough to get this game but to top that off they added a new race sadly its jp only
hope 5 days is not to long to necro a thread

[Majarra]

Why would you consider PSP１ better than PSP2? I'm confused, because PSP2 has virtually twice the amount of content, plus it has personal room customization and a few other features.

Also, is a new copy required to play PSP2 (Non-Infinity) online? Not really concerned whether or not I play online at all, but I'd still like to know.

I think PSP1 is better because the combat is more fun. Honestly, the chain system is boring is heck and isn't a solution to button mashing. Now instead of mashing triangle for flashy combos, you mash square for simple, dull combos. It's not "tactical" or requires strategy at all, it just slows the gameplay down.

And I agree with the content thing. PSP is inferior to PSP2 in content and customization, but the gameplay is better in my opinion.

[darkante]

The thing about the chain system is that it helps some weapons and breaks others.
Particulary, the duration of P.A animations changes alot of things.
If you get knocked away or knocked down during the chain break then that would disastrous in effectivness.

PSP1 don´t really have any downside there.
But the weapons are too strong instead.

Also, auto-lockon on ranged weapons like Laser Cannon doesn´t help at all.
Wasted potential, imo.