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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Editors' note: As of September 2007, this original PSP model (the "PSP 1000") has been replaced by a new and improved PSP version (the "PSP 2000," or "PSP Slim").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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Sony PSP (Model 2000)

By Brian K. Neal

Slimmed down and souped up, Sony's latest handheld gaming device, the PSP (model 2000) offers some welcome improvements over its predecessor. It boasts more RAM to make game load times a little faster and is now able to output video straight to your ...

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 ...

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. ...

Although the device provides the same great game play and media abilities that made the original PSP a success, convincing current PSP owners to upgrade will be tough. All Shots When Sony unveiled the new, redesigned PSP at this year's E3...

September, 2007

Rating

80

pcmag.com
US

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
US

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 ...

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
US

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.

Fabulous graphics ; analog stick ; excellent screen ; versatile functionality

Multimedia potential not realized ; Memory Stick Duo cards comparably expensive

September, 2005

Rating

87

infosyncworld.com
US

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 ...

July, 2005

No rating

hometheatermag.com
US

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
US

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 ...

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 ...

April, 2005

No rating

hexus.net
US

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

The Sony PSP Media We tested the PSP with Need for Speed Underground: Rivals, Lumines, WipeOut Pure, and Dynasty Warriors, as well as the supplied Spider-Man 2 UMD. Full ReviewWe were struck by the PSP's remarkable similarity to the Sony HMP-A1...

March, 2005

Rating

80

digitaltrends.com
US

Sony PSP (Playstation Portable)

By Leo Law

The PSP offers everything a gamer would want in a portable system. It packs quite a punch in terms of pixel-pushing power, as it provides a PS2-quality gameplay experience. But it doesn't end there. The PSP can play music and display photos and videos ...

March, 2005

Rating

94

bytesector.com

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