Sony Playstation Portable

Marketed as a Playstation 2 in your pocket, the PSP has evolved into a device with its own identity that has a strong connection to the PS3, and a diverse offering of titles. While not providing the same graphic fidelity of the PS2, the PSP still emphasizes graphics and a rich audio/visual experience compared to the Nintendo DS. In summer of 2007 Sony released the PSP Slim that is lighter, slimmer and features a TV-out port that lets you connect your PSP to the television directly.

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MSRP$249.99
Release date March, 2005
BrandSony
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ProSCORE
21 reviews
83
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mixed
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15 positive
4 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
+17agreedisagree

Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
+16agreedisagree

Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
+13agreedisagree

Replaceable battery
+13agreedisagree

Large selection of games in many styles
+9agreedisagree

Connects to PS3 for remote play
+9agreedisagree

Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
+9agreedisagree

Large and active homebrew community
+7agreedisagree

Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
+7agreedisagree

Good value for money
+6agreedisagree

Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
+5agreedisagree

Standards-based media support.
+5agreedisagree

Custom firmware available
+5agreedisagree

Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
+4agreedisagree

Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware
+2agreedisagree

analog joystick
+2agreedisagree

Cons:
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The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
+10agreedisagree

fragile UMDs
+2agreedisagree

T9 text input could be cumbersome
+1agreedisagree

screen can be cracked on the inside
0agreedisagree

No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
-2agreedisagree

It's expensive
-3agreedisagree

Buttons start to wear out after about a year
-4agreedisagree


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Details

Equipped with a wireless LAN feature, PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line entertainment community.

PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours for video viewing.

With PSP, the world of PlayStation, people's most favourite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been possible before.

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wtrtwnguy

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December 2, 2007
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery

Cons

  • No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
  • Buttons start to wear out after about a year

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shadowtech

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September 29, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
89
negative
mixed
positive
16 pros
2 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Custom firmware available
  • Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
  • Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware
  • analog joystick

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • fragile UMDs

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Adam Phillip Hirst

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June 26, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
72
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Custom firmware available
  • Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
  • Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • T9 text input could be cumbersome
  • screen can be cracked on the inside
  • No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
  • It's expensive

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BoilingPoint

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April 23, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
15 pros
0 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Custom firmware available
  • Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
  • Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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justafire

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March 4, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
87
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
2 cons
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Custom firmware available

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • screen can be cracked on the inside

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lonehunter

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January 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
93
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Custom firmware available

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily

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fractalhorizon

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January 8, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
14 pros
0 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Custom firmware available
  • Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Sony Playstation Portable over Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DS
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Coop

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July 23, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
92
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
1 con
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Good value for money
  • Standards-based media support.
  • Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
  • analog joystick

Cons

  • fragile UMDs

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phenix1819

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June 6, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
91
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
1 con
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily

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VesNL

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March 1, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
91
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
1 con
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Connects to PS3 for remote play
  • Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
  • Large and active homebrew community
  • Good value for money
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily

Competitors

VesNL prefers Sony Playstation Portable over Nintendo DS
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