Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Console

Pros: Library, Sleek Cosmetics, Multi-Functional
Cons: Isn't the Greatest MP3 or Movie Player, Load Times, Price

The handheld market, for as long as I've been paying attention, has always seemed to be on lockdown. Countless companies managed only abismal success, though it didn't always seem like they were prepared enough. This is until Sega hit the scene, and ...

Pros: Great design, screen, early software is sound
Cons: Silly design flaws, occasional lack of focus

For 10 years now, Sony has practically owned console gaming with their PlayStation brand. It took the dominant player, Nintendo, off its perch. Its dominance forced Sega out the door and into the nigh-obscurity it leads today. It put so much fear into ...

Pros: most powerful and graphically capable handheld console, great as multimedia device, solid game line-up
Cons: short battery life, cost of PSP, cost of games, cost of accessories

The Sony PSP (short for PlayStation Portable) has finally hit the store shelves after months of anticipation. The success of the Nintendo DS and the popularity of Nintendo handheld systems ensure that Nintendo will maintain the principal role in the ...

Pros: Amazing graphics, great controls, easy to use, good size, good games...
Cons: I really, honestly don't care about the music and movie capabilities...

If you want the best portable game system on the market, there is no need to look any further than the Sony PSP. Sure it is expensive (about $250), but if you’re a gamer at heart and want to bring great graphics along with your on trips and to ...

Pros: Graphics, Power, Sound, Screen, Looks, early buyers get Spider-Man 2 movie on UMD, and more!
Cons: System price, no game or game demo included, MemoryStickDuo prices, game prices, mild ghosting, others

I walking into my ToysRUs on Friday afternoon and picked up a PSP for $249 with 3% sales tax. This is the same ToysRUs I visited to get the PS2 when it released in the US and the XBox when it released. In fact, this ToysRUs still had hundreds of PSP in ...

Pros: Beautiful graphics, MP3 and movie playback, analog control, PS2 knockoff titles
Cons: Costs $250!!! Included 32MB memory not enough, short battery life, PS2 knockoff titles

Update 04.25.2006: See the Show Your Support section for information on the new version 2.7 firmware upgrade Nintendo has dominated the handheld market since, well practically since the handheld market was created. Over the years, ...

Pros: great third party support, LCD screen is very detailed, powerful
Cons: screen is vulnerable to extensive damage, expensive, games are same price as regular games

Nintendo has been an important staple in the handheld market ever since the original Gameboy was released in the 80’s. Actually, Nintendo is the only staple in the market, and has literally smashed any competition. When Sony announced that ...

Pros: Good Graphics, Plays Videos and Music, Beautiful Screen, 3D Games
Cons: Too Heavy To Be An mp3 Player, Too Pricey For Most People, Game Load Times

Early this year I decided to get a job working for a tax place called Liberty Income Tax. You’re probably wondering, “Well… what did you do?” My job was to stand at the corner, dressed up as Uncle Sam, and wave to cars that passed by. I ...

Pros: Tons of computing muscle
Cons: Mild ghosting effects, Lackluster launch titles, user unfriendly

After much anticipation, Sony has released its vision for the future of portable entertainment, the Playstation Portable, or PSP. It is a slick look multitasker, but how does it match up to all of the hype? The Nitty-Gritty The PSP is ...

Pros: Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, Controls, Capabilities
Cons: Battery Life, Memory Card does not come with it

As someone who is a bit older than most active video game fanatics, I have experienced the "back in the day" systems of NEO GEO and the Original Game Boy. These always brought me a lot of joy as a youth, and I still think fondly back to ...

Pros: Gorgeous LCD; Fun games; Ability to play music, photos and movies
Cons: Price, MemoryStick Duo, Slow screen refresh, Short battery life

I have been mobile gaming since the original Gameboy Advance. Yes, that’s not a long time ago, but it gives you a history on my mobile gaming. I “upgraded” to the Gameboy Advance SP when it came out, but it really wasn’t much of a ...

Pros: Huge screen, playable movies, some pretty good games so far.
Cons: Hope you're rich.

PSP (March 24, 2005-????) For several years there have been many great portable units from big companies like SNK, Sega, Tiger and more. In the end though Nintendo brutally beat them all into submission with their mega popular ...

Pros: Remarkable power married to undeniable aesthetics.
Cons: The sad trickle of quality software since launch.

This review is presented as originally written, but now includes a final section regarding my experiences with the console after nearly a full year of ownership. My overall rating has also been adjusted (downwards) as a result. Sony's entry ...

Pros: Very capable multi-media device. Excellent graphics generation. Wi-Fi capable.
Cons: Slow load time on games. Clunky web browser.

On countless occasions I have been subjected to airport purgatory during a layover with nothing more engaging to do than watch the rehashed news reel, having already exhaustively played through my MP3 collection. No one should have to fear this situation ...

Pros: Multiple applications and uses.
Cons: A bit pricey.

Here it is, everything you ever needed to know about the PSP and probably some stuff you don't need to know. I know, it's ridiculously long and drawn out, but I have separated the review into different sections, read what you like and skip the stuff you ...