Sleeker, slimmer PSP design ; 16GB of internal storage ; expansion slot for additional memory ; Bluetooth connectivity ; good integration with PS3 ; can access multiple downloaded games without needing to keep bulky UMDs at hand ; you can pause and ...

Pricey, despite lack of touch screen and second analog stick ; smaller screen (but same resolution) ; awkward placement of analog stick, volume, and display controls ; unable to play UMD games or use old PSP accessories ; uses obscure and expensive ...

The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now.

Sleeker, slimmer PSP design ; 16GB of internal storage ; expansion slot for additional memory ; Bluetooth connectivity ; good integration with PS3 ; can access multiple downloaded games without needing to keep bulky UMDs at hand ; you can pause and ...

Pricey, despite lack of touch screen and second analog stick ; smaller screen (but same resolution) ; awkward placement of analog stick, volume, and display controls ; unable to play UMD games or use old PSP accessories ; uses obscure and expensive ...

The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now.

More affordable $299 price ; slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation ; all games in high-definition ; easy-to-use interface ; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 120GB hard drive ; HDMI output with 1080p ...

Lacks backward support for PS2 games ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible ; online gaming, media, and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better

With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.

Adds two larger screens ; two 0.3-megapixel cameras ; a bit thinner than the DS Lite ; exclusive access to the DSi Shop for downloadable games and applications

No longer supports Game Boy Advance games ; lower battery life than its predecessor ; Internet security settings are buried and confusing

While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system.

Swanky design with quiet operation ; all games in high-definition ; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface ; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs ; built-in Wi-Fi ; 80GB hard drive ; HDMI output with 1080p ...

Lacks full backward support for PS2 games ; only comes with two USB ports ; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible ; no flash card or memory reader ; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet ; online gaming, media, ...

Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.

Light, slim enclosure ; screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models ; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs ; built-in Skype with onboard microphone ; retains all of the impressive media and online features ...

Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: screen exhibits noticeable jaggies and scanlines during high-motion video and gaming sequences ; UMD load times still poky compared with DS games ; screen isn't glare-free, and is still a magnet ...

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Light, slim enclosure ; screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models ; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs ; built-in Skype with onboard microphone ; retains all of the impressive media and online features ...

Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: screen exhibits noticeable jaggies and scanlines during high-motion video and gaming sequences ; UMD load times still poky compared with DS games ; screen isn't glare-free, and is still a magnet ...

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Light, slim enclosure ; screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models ; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs ; built-in Skype with onboard microphone ; retains all of the impressive media and online features ...

Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: screen exhibits noticeable jaggies and scanlines during high-motion video and gaming sequences ; UMD load times still poky compared with DS games ; screen isn't glare-free, and is still a magnet ...

While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.

Only slightly less painful than getting your brain removed through your nose.