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Sony PSP

By David Carnoy

Award: Editor's Choice!

The Sony PSP has a slick design; impressive wide-screen display; PS2-like graphics; built-in Wi-Fi, Web browser, MP3 and video playback, and image viewer; removable battery.

The Sony PSP's multimedia functionality is half-baked, especially for video; you need to supply your own software and expensive memory cards.

The Sony PSP elevates portable gaming to the next level, but its multimedia functionality falls short of its full potential.

Editors' note: As of September 2007, this original PSP model (the "PSP 1000") has been replaced by a new and improved PSP version (the "PSP 2000," or "PSP Slim"). Performance of Sony PSPThe Sony PSP runs on a proprietary 333MHz processor and comes...

September, 2007

Rating

81

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cnet.com
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Sony PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - handheld game system review

By John P. Falcone

Lighter, slimmer, and sleeker update of the original PSP; AV output for video and game playback on TVs; improved load times for games; retains all of the impressive media and online features of the original PSP; deep lineup of great game titles that offer...

Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: UMD load times still poky compared to Flash-based DS games; volume levels still less than optimal; limited gameplay options via video output; USB charging option is cumbersome; screen is still too refl...

While it may not be a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners, a host of subtle improvements make the latest Sony PSP (aka the PSP 2000) an even better deal for anyone looking for a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

The new PSP (which Sony calls "the PSP 2000," to delineate from the earlier "PSP 1000" model) will be available in North America on September 10 in two different versions: a black PSP-only package ($170) and the Daxter Entertainment Pack version,...

April, 2007

Rating

83

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cnet.com
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Sony PSP (model 2000)

By Brian K. Neal

Sleeker and lighter than the original. A/V output. Raised D-pad offers increased tactile feedback. Additional RAM makes load times faster. Displays photos. Plays video and music files. Built-in Wi-Fi and Web-browsing capabilities. Stunning widescreen disp...

Unfortunate power button location is unchanged from the original. A/V output lacks gaming support for interlaced-only TV sets. USB charging alternative is inconvenient. UMD load times are still an issue. Screen smudges easily.

Sony's "enhanced" new PSP (model 2000) is a no-brainer for all gaming enthusiasts who seek exciting entertainment on the go. The portable gaming device features a few improvements over the original that make it a win-win proposition for new adopters. Stil...

Slimmed down and souped up, Sony's latest handheld gaming device, the PSP (model 2000) offers some welcome improvements over its predecessor. Although the device provides the same great game play and media abilities that made the original PSP a...

September, 2007

Rating

80

pcmag.com
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Sold on Metal Gear Solid

By Carlos Bergfeld

An interactive comic based on the game series is well suited to the Sony PSP and will appeal to fans of games and comic books alike.

Solid Snake. Arguably the greatest spy and soldier in video gaming, Snake is the protagonist in a series of games centered on a mobile nuclear device, Metal Gear. He's back, this time in a title for Sony’s (SNE)PlayStation Portable.Metal Gear...

July, 2006

Rating

80

businessweek.com
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Product Reviews: Sony Playstation Portable (PSP)

By Matthew Wade

The LCD screen is a quality unit too that rarely (if ever) shows off any signs of image bleeding. This is cause for relief, as that would destroy the gaming experience. Battery life also proved very strong on the Portable, as we were able to game for five...

With top-notch hardware and great games, the PSP could well start a new gaming craze.

If you're looking for a brand spanking new console to keep you busy, Sony's new PlayStation Portable (PSP) may be just the gizmo for you. As the name infers, the PlayStation Portable is a portable gaming console. With a classy black colour scheme,...

November, 2005

Rating

80

itp.net
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Review: Sony PlayStation Portable

By Jørgen Sundgot

The PSP is Sony's first foray into the world of portable gaming, and arrives with a bang: Jørgen Sundgot takes a break for just long enough to type up his review - and nurse his cramps.

September, 2005

Rating

87

infosyncworld.com
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Sony PlayStation Portable

By Chris Chiarella

Over the past quarter-century, consumers have been bombarded by portable electronics. From the Walkman, to the PDA, to video players and handheld games of every description, the allure of technology-to-go has proven irresistible. But what constitutes a tr...

July, 2005

No rating

hometheatermag.com
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Sony PSP

By Matt Bertz

Sleek, powerful, and sexy, the PSP takes mobile gaming to the next level while juggling movies, music, and photos surprisingly well.

Revolutionary portable gameplay Large, gorgeous LCD screen• Powerful processor• Solid multimedia features

Only one analog stick Dead pixels• Expensive proprietary media

The PSP features Sony's new proprietary Universal Media Disc (UMD) format, a high-capacity 1.8GB optical disc. Sony also included an infrastructure mode that allows you to connect to area networks, though the PSP doesn't offer a web browser or a...

May, 2005

No rating

laptopmag.com
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Sony Playstation Portable

By Nick Haywood

Sony Playstation Portable - The PSP If you want to keep Nick Haywood quiet for a few hours, we find duct tape a good choice… to stop him bothering us for days, we threw Sony's latest gadget his way… Sometimes, being a pale and wan gaming review person ha...

So is the PSP worth it? Well, if you have an I-Pod then the music function won't interest you in the slightest as, though if you wear the supplied headphones people might think you have one (they're white like Apple's). Overall the unit is solidly built a...

April, 2005

No rating

hexus.net
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Sony PSP

By Brandon King

While we realize there are beaucoup reviews flooding the web, we decided to put the ole Designtechnica spin on Sony's long awaited Playstation portable. The highly anticipated device...

Plenty of games; stylish design; beautiful display; exceptional sound quality

Flimsy MemoryStick cover; poor hold switch location; media playback is costly

March, 2005

Rating

80

digitaltrends.com

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