Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) > Reviews

Advantages: Smooth game play, versatile functions, Wi-Fi
Disadvantages: Bulky for 'pocket'; a little too weighty; awkward in hand

...me insane. Sadly, until Sony announced its PSP, there were very few alternatives in the handheld arena, so I stuck it out with the PS2 and the wife's whisperedmutterings until the PlayStation Portable was released and then I waited a little longer until it came down to a reasonable price. And then I pleaded with my wife to let me have one, using such pathetic utterings as: "you want me to be happy don't you?" and: "you can watch Heartbeat on Sunday ... Read review

Advantages: Graphics, gameplay, addictiveness
Disadvantages: can be a bit costly

...and it is on the Sony PSP, the PSP is the latest gadget that is about and its one of the best, I bought the PSP in Tenerife because its cheaper with no tax and all that. I got it off a gadget shop, if you have been to any of the Canary Islands then you will know that there are people trying to drag you in to there shops 'come in my friend I do you goods deal' little do you know that you are probably going to get a good deal but will break the day ... Read review

Advantages: plays movies, games and music, excellent graphics and sound
Disadvantages: not much battery life but thats it really

...hand held consoles and how Sony made there clever move with the PSP… History: Since 1976 the realisation of a successful hand held gaming console has been in the air. The first hand held was released by Mattel in 1976 and called Missile Attack. They followed with another called auto racer in 1977. But these where still not a real hand held console, with only one games built into each, boredom followed shortly. In 1979 the concept of a proper hand ... Read review

Advantages: Great Graphics, Fun and stylish, can hold upto 500+ MP3'S
Disadvantages: High Price, Fewer game choice, Few small problems

...in black, ceramic white and sony is rumoured to soon be releasing a pink PSP, so girl gamers may want to hold on for a bit!!! SOUND The PSP allows you to store MP3 songs on your memory stick and depending on the size of your memory card and the size of your songs you can hold upto and over 500+ songs. The PSP speakers are good quality but are very quiet so you may want to use headphones or purchase the sound amplifing rest station if using it ... Read review

Advantages: The look. The portability. The games. The films. The accessories. Pretty much the whole package.
Disadvantages: Not out in the UK yet!!!! Battery life. Loading times

...Lots of people want the Sony PSP. I can see why! There is SO MUCH you can do with the Sony PSP - it's quite unbelievable. My unit is in Japanese - but I'm fortunate to be able to read and understand Japanese - so I can provide an accurate review. The Sony PSP is undoubtedly one of 2005's most anticipated gadgets. Why? What can it do? What is it? It's a slick looking, portable device, tha is a BRILLIANT games machine, and is also a music ... Read review

Advantages: Video, MP3, Gaming.... What more do you want?
Disadvantages: None

...have made better sense for Sony to have continued this theme! Build quality: Again, this isn’t some budget piece of equipment…. This is a Sony! Whilst I can’t comment on what it will look like after a year’s use, it’s still looking as fresh as the day I bought it. The buttons seem really substantial, and have no evidence of wanting to fall off at any point. The only thing I do have an issue with is the memory stick ... Read review

Advantages: Portable, best graphics for a device of its type
Disadvantages: Poor value for money - same price as a Core XBOX 360

...month, this is provided by Sony and is animated and constrained enough to be perfectly acceptable for all tastes. To put files on the PSP is simple although you will need to spend around £5 on a wire to connect it to your computer - some quick reading in the manual explains what to do if you are unsure, trust me it won't be a problem. Videos can be stored on the memory card or movies can be bought in UMD format to view on the PSP - one problem I found ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful graphics for the size. Responsive Buttons. Not restricted to games
Disadvantages: Relatively expensive. To protect against scratches etc additional expense required.

...course not compulsory but as Sony will be using the facility to give you new functions it may be a good idea to keep up to date. Got other friends with a PSP? Get them round your gaff for wireless multiplayer gaming! No ISP required all the technology is built in already. It should be noted they will need to have their own copy of the game you want to play in their machine but other than that it's simplicity itself. Movies can be played on your ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning Graphics and Huge Features
Disadvantages: Price, Price, Price

...unused feature like many others sony add to their products. STORAGE. The photo, music, video, and game save storage is all on the Memory Stick Duo. While it does come with a 32MB card it is barely enough. 32MB will store about 5 mp3's, 30 minutes of video footage, or 30 reasonable quality photos. Which means you would have to buy another Larger Memory Stick and they are costly. You will not benefit from those features without one. MOVIES. On ... Read review

Advantages: Clear screen, lots of features, easy to use and a large range of games and movies.
Disadvantages: Can't be used with strong light and quite easy to damage/scratch

The Sony PSP is a gaming device made for on the go gamers. There is a very wide range of games you can play on the PSP, and these mainly consist of previous PlayStation 2 games such as Grand Theft Auto Vice City and other classic games. The PSP is set out like a PlayStation controller but with a 4.3 inch screen in the middle. The console itself is a great size and does not weight very much. The screen also is very good - it delivers a clear picture ... Read review

Advantages: Very "wow" at the minute, has to be held in the hand to believe!
Disadvantages: Battery life, finger marks on the screen

...or buy a pack that Sony do.......I have yet to watch a movie on the PSP as yet (memory stick 1gb not obtained as yet!). Battery life............I have heard issues about this, but I have found the unit to be fair. Hammered, running movies, games, music, you would get 3hrs on a full charge, which is fair for this kind of unit. Overall not a bad piece of kit, finger marks on the screen can be annoying, and it does look prone to scratches - so ... Read review

Advantages: Its existence
Disadvantages: Have to pay for games

Well just look at that, does it not remind you of some kind of high-tech gadget you would expect too see in a Bond movie? Well it is certaintly the dream come true in the gaming world. This little thing (well compared to PS2), has got almost every function that you can dream of. I first saw in the hands of my friend who secretly ordered it (to make sure he was the first). To my surprise I found him sitting byhimself and looking extremely occupied ... Read review