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There’s just something about this device that makes me want to pick it up every time I walk by it. Yeah it’s pretty, but the games are fun. More fun than any handheld gaming device I’ve owned so far. quote


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8.4
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  • Game library
    9.0
  • Graphics
    9.2
  • Battery life
    6.1
  • Portability (size / weight)
    7.4
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8.0
Engadget Dec 20, 2004

The Sony PSP is a great handheld gaming console, one that could prove to be as revolutionary as the original Nintendo Gameboy was, not only because it's basically a handheld PlayStation 2 with powerful graphics, but because of all the other value-added features it comes with.

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9.0
PC Mag Mar 17, 2005

The PSP is an elegant portable device that excels at playing games and is a good music player, video player, and photo viewer. Regrettably, Sony continues to rely on propriety removable media formats to deliver the content.

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8.0
Ars Technica Mar 28, 2005

As it stands, the PSP is a great system and a major leap forward for portable gaming. But it offers more complexity at a higher price. Is that what portable gamers want?

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8.0
CNET Mar 23, 2005

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

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8.0
The Gadgeteer Jan 31, 2005

There’s just something about this device that makes me want to pick it up every time I walk by it. Yeah it’s pretty, but the games are fun. More fun than any handheld gaming device I’ve owned so far. But there are some big gotchas that go along with my praise. One gotcha is battery life.

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4.0
Micirin Micirin

the PSP is a good system and has some cool games but damn i have had so many 1st gen PSP's break. I've had about 4 break and now have two collecting dust in a draw because one is bricked and the other has a faulty screen, its ridiculous they have broken more than my 360 I've had;...

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6.0
mobileandsecure mobileandsecure

I bought the PSP because I was going to have to do a lot of travelling to/from work by train, and this baby was going to take my mind of the journey. Originally I wanted to play the GTA games, which is why I didn't buy a DS instead. The controls were awkward and annoying so I never...

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ankursnghl ankursnghl

The P lay S tation P ortable. It is one of those devices that promise you a totally refreshing gaming experience. The use of the UMD is a clever way of controlling piracy in all sense. It is a very powerful portable gaming device..which can be stated as 'ahead of its time' technology. There...

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