Sony PSP Reviews
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Sony's PSP or PlayStation Portable to give it its full name is promising to be one of the biggest consoles this year along with the Nintendo DS. Read reviews to decide which handheld console you need to buy this year. We also offer the opportunity to read and write Sony PSP Game Reviews. If you've used this console, please write a PSP review.
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“Good for kids”
Written on: 14/03/2013
Good and easy to use, excellent for kids when travelling on long journeys. (read more)
“ The Sony PSP is nice to have if you you are doing...”
Written on: 09/05/2009 by tractor lad (28 reviews written)
The Sony PSP is nice to have if you you are doing long bus/train journeys, they have a good batterylife and can be turned on and off quickly. Psps also fit snugly in pockets etc. as they are so small. What I have found with mine, where it gets carried about, the screen seems very easy to mark. (read more)
“Got mine for christmas, love it. ”
Written on: 07/01/2009 by gaoler (5 reviews written)
Got mine for christmas, love it.
Not a great game player, poker and puzzles mostly find shoot 'em ups a bit difficult!
Very useful for films and music on the train, the internet browser is useful but limited on memory, better than my mobile though.
Must have gadget!
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“I used to have the PSP 1000 and all it was great...”
Written on: 02/11/2008 by Shane11 (4 reviews written)
I used to have the PSP 1000 and all it was great except for the battery life and the weight. I traded it for a Nintendo DS but I couldn't get into the Nintendo DS, so i sold it to my friend, which now has a PSP and he doesn't touch the DS. I recently got the God of War PSP, a 1 gig memory stick and Socom: FIreteam Bravo 2. I LOVE THEM! I have at least 45 songs, Ironman digital copy on my psp. I have about 20 pictures.
Music: I love listening to music on my PSP. I have the headset and the...
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“Both my son and daughter have a psp and we haven't had...”
Written on: 30/10/2008 by bikers1n2 (3 reviews written)
Both my son and daughter have a psp and we haven't had a problem at all really they are always are on them especially the son he spends a lot of time on it .We did have a problem with the one he had first where the psp failed to charge from the mains yet there was nothing wrong with the battery has this would charge in the daughters psp.. I contacted sony when returning from our holiday and they immediatly despatched a refurbished replacement and we haven't had a problem since.
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“Good points is that you can store videos, songs and...”
Written on: 26/09/2008 by z93
Good points is that you can store videos, songs and more also on the internet. Bad points is that their is no decent games on the PSP and that its kinda boaring once you start playing it you tend to fall out of it in the first 2 weeks then go back and fowards with it. Over all playing the PSP is no greater experience than playing a normal ps2 they rushed it out to fast (read more)
“I love my PSP but I do have down sides; I use it for...”
Written on: 13/09/2008 by markiepoos (12 reviews written)
I love my PSP but I do have down sides; I use it for everything such as my internet for when I am away from home. I can connect to my PS3 with it and watch television with it (location free player). I like the way I can put my music on it and videos. i like the way you can download torrents with it. I like the way you can choose different themes for it and the ability you can connect a camera to it. I like the way you can share games with other people.
I don't like the size of it but this...
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“The Sony PSP is a very good little console, would like...”
Written on: 16/08/2008
The Sony PSP is a very good little console, would like to see in-built memory to be larger and without the need of memory stick.
Ability to house a USB stick would be better.
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“Overall, console is OK but requires a lot of work to...”
Written on: 02/08/2008
Overall, console is OK but requires a lot of work to compete with others such as the xbox 360 and he Nintendo wii. (read more)
“I would recommend this product because it is the...”
Written on: 01/07/2008
I would recommend this product because it is the future in handheld gaming. It is best in its field and is worth the buy. It is practically your MP3, TV and Playstation. It would be great if Sony made a psp with a camera though. (read more)
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“Overall, the PSP is a fantastic thing to have. A...”
Written on: 30/06/2008 by spideress
Overall, the PSP is a fantastic thing to have. A brilliant buy and well worth the price tag! theres so much to it, being able yo go on the internet, listen to music, watch movies, store pictures and play games all with just one gadget is immense. (read more)
“Good all around player, fingerprints can get a little...”
Written on: 24/04/2008 by klein
Good all around player, fingerprints can get a little annoying as they apply easily once touching the screen, good games for the PSP, very small and take anywhere. Well recommend this games console, Sony have done a very good job with this PSP. (read more)
“Amazing graphics, great for children like me, easy to...”
Written on: 19/04/2008 by josh turpin
Amazing graphics, great for children like me, easy to carry around, lasts long when has been charged.
Recommend the Sony psp to anyone of a younger age.
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“Portable, better graphics, the only bad points in my...”
Written on: 19/04/2008
Portable, better graphics, the only bad points in my opinion with the Sony Psp, is the range of games however I believe this will is bettering in time. It also can be easily broken as far as I am aware therefore take good care of this game console. Great but with a little and minor problem, therefore well recommend the PSP handheld. (read more)
“My son really enjoyed playing on his psp, was easy to...”
Written on: 18/04/2008 by beth joshua
My son really enjoyed playing on his psp, was easy to carry around and was able to buy good games.
Only brought in December and already broke. Buttons keep sticking, unable to play games. Two of his freinds have had the same problem. Why? I do not recommend Sony PSP because of this.
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“Very happy about battery life and the screen quality,...”
Written on: 28/03/2008 by arisherif
Very happy about battery life and the screen quality, also it does what you tell it.. Well recommend the Sony PSP. Very good quality, and play, listen view whatever you want and whenever you want. (read more)
“Good points about PSP are that it is a pocket...”
Written on: 22/03/2008
Good points about PSP are that it is a pocket Playstation, which you can carry around easily without having to take of the plugs and than packing them up. The PSP just makes the lifes fro children who like video games so much easier. But overall I like the PSP because I have one on me. So don ' t wait and get PSP for yourself from anywhere you find it cheap. (read more)
“Way better graphics and able to watch movies. The...”
Written on: 20/03/2008 by glowing (1 review written)
Way better graphics and able to watch movies. The audio is really poor the controls are so frustrating. After all the PSP is more interesting then the DS light. Well recommend the Sony PSP. (read more)
“Great choice of games, good graphics and amazing...”
Written on: 23/02/2008
Great choice of games, good graphics and amazing features, like the ability to store videos and music, and wireless internet access.
Not an ideal console to keep in your pocket, if it was slightly smaller it would be great.
In general, amazing and well recommend the Sony PSP.
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“So i got this two years ago. I was about to wet my...”
Written on: 13/02/2008 by imrightbehindyou (20 reviews written)
So i got this two years ago. I was about to wet my pants i was so excited! so here i am two years later and there have not been a lot of good games since, and i'm getting sick of tony hawk. the internet is the coolest thing ever! it's wireless and runs real nice, simple set up, i can wirelessly get updates, listen to radio and much more. i've dropped it a few times, made the mistake of letting it sit in 100% humidity but it refuses to die. i'm considering throwing it off a skyscraper to see... (read more)
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“The PSP is a good move for Sony as it has sold nearly...”
Written on: 20/01/2008
The PSP is a good move for Sony as it has sold nearly 2 million consoles already. So this is not just for gaming but also for viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music and doubles up as a good modem.
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“Good little console to stop boring days out and long...”
Written on: 03/01/2008 by GeorgeBrox (19 reviews written)
Good little console to stop boring days out and long car journeys. (read more)
“Overall its a great hand held, ideal for any gamer,...”
Written on: 12/12/2007 by spike23456 (1 review written)
Overall its a great hand held, ideal for any gamer, new or old. It has a wide variety of games and umd videos to watch.it is a excellent hand held considering it is sonys first hand held console made. (read more)
“Well the games are great you can plug into tv and play...”
Written on: 05/12/2007
Well the games are great you can plug into tv and play also does the same with videos photos and music windows vista internet it great. Get one (read more)
“I like the psp as you can play games on it, also you...”
Written on: 16/11/2007 by Ian Mccully (2 reviews written)
I like the psp as you can play games on it, also you can watch videos on umd format or convert dvd's to playable format so you can play dvd quality films on it but have to be converted first look in google for how to do this i think it is ask a website where he tells you what u need and how to do it and last but not least you can use it to surf the net and check email if in a wifi hotspot
but here is the good news in a few months time mcdonalds are going to be wifi enabled now you can get...
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“For many years I had always relied on a Game boy to...”
Written on: 14/11/2007 by SteveTC (12 reviews written)
For many years I had always relied on a Game boy to entertain me on the move,and when Sony announced they were going to give it a go I was a little intrigued as to how they would better NIntendo...after all they have been in the game for ever and were going to take some rivaling...let alone beating it....but you know what...I believe Sony have pulled it off with this little beauty....and what a beauty it is.
Before you critics out there think I'm a Sony fan...''I'M NOT''...I have...
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“Awesome graphics. When I saw the Sony PSP first time,...”
Written on: 18/08/2007 by saikou7
Awesome graphics. When I saw the Sony PSP first time, it was good. The colors on the screen look so life-like. (read more)
“Got our PSP about a year ago, what an amazing piece of...”
Written on: 31/07/2007 by RobBuckland (31 reviews written)
Got our PSP about a year ago, what an amazing piece of kit it is! It seems expensive but when you realise what it can do it is actually a bargain! Perfect for holidays.
The quality of the screen is amazing, watched films (UMDs) on it while on holiday, it is much better than our portable DVD players despite the smaller screen. Games are good but still only have a few due to price, at least the films are getting cheaper now (picked up 3 for £10 from Amazon). Then you can put photos, music or...
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“I bought my Sony PSP just before Christmas 2006 and it...”
Written on: 17/07/2007 by RUBBER2405 (8 reviews written)
I bought my Sony PSP just before Christmas 2006 and it is the best gadget I have bought to date (and I've bought quite a few!).
Games prices are fair and the quality of many of the games is awesome.
There are games to suit everyone out there, so get searching.
The console is well made and it goes on all my holidays and long journeys with me in its protective case.
I get about 4-5 hours of gaming if I am lucky out of a full charge, but i always take the mains charger which doubles as a power...
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“It OK for me. Compact and and support for everywhere I...”
Written on: 10/04/2007 by wihok (1 review written)
It OK for me. Compact and and support for everywhere I want to play.
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“The first time I saw the PSP, imported from Japan I...”
Written on: 03/04/2007 by Rabbit banger (15 reviews written)
The first time I saw the PSP, imported from Japan I could not believe the screen size compared to other hand-helds, It was a thing of beauty. The first thought that crossed my mind was "i need one of these".
I was astounded by the sound quality and especially the graphics, sony has brought out a good selection of games and films now.
The controls are very well placed and are very responsive, especially the little joystick; which i thought was the single speaker- I thought wrong as the PSP...
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“I bought my PSP at first release in America while...”
Written on: 19/02/2007 by theshootist (92 reviews written)
I bought my PSP at first release in America while managing a large video game retail store.
While, the overall North American launch for it was considered a "dud', I found this console to be the pinnacle of SONY video game entertainment technology. Compared to the PS1 and PS2, this console actually works as intended, and for more than one year at a time!
The game selection has greatly improved over the past two years, and more and more UMD movies are being released.
The wi-fi gaming...
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“If you want a range of entertainment on the go then...”
Written on: 13/01/2007 by rob1977 (10 reviews written)
If you want a range of entertainment on the go then this PSP is for you. Its an MP3 player, games console, Internet browser and portable video too. If you just want it for games, or for younger users I would suggest the Nintendo DS - If you just want music, then an iPod. (read more)
“I've had the Sony PSP for about 2 months now and let...”
Written on: 02/01/2007 by sandman1289 (1 review written)
I've had the Sony PSP for about 2 months now and let me tell you that it is simply amazing. It offers everything that you could ask for in a portable entertainment device- great looks, amazing graphics, decent sound quality, photo and picture viewing functions, music and video playback capabilities and an amazing, easy-to-use WLAN Interface. The TFT screen is out of this world and the games, coupled with the highly responsive buttons are intensely immersing. I would say that the battery life... (read more)
“Now I know this probably sounds a bit sad but I only...”
Written on: 30/12/2006 by thecomplainer
Now I know this probably sounds a bit sad but I only got the PSP a few days ago and at first I was really excited about it but once I used it I found that I wasn't really that impressed with it. I mean there's hardly any games on it, the battery life is only 4 hours, there's only one analogue stick and it's nothing like what I expected. I really am not impressed with it at all and I think that Sony has gone way out of its league this time. (read more)
Stevetc's Response to 272489_thecomplainer's Review
Written on: 19/12/2007
I read your review with a smile on my face and wondered to myself 'why on earth did you buy the PSP to begin with' because all your negative points are readily available out there.
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“The PSP is the best portable video gaming system - I...”
Written on: 10/12/2006 by mero91
The PSP is the best portable video gaming system - I think it beats the DS Lite. The PSP is so useful - it can have a camera, access to the Internet wirelessly, online play and free games as well.
So... if your a little confused by the PSP and DS - trust me the PSP is better, an example: The PSP's screen has about 17 million colors while the DS Lite only has around 65 thousand - big difference - also, who needs a touch screen on a gaming system?
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252776_Anonymous101's Response to 270228_mero91's Review
Written on: 21/02/2007
I agree. The Sony PSP is the best portable console about.
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“Forgive me if I am not as "woosey" about mine as some...”
Written on: 14/10/2006 by jadedshade (9 reviews written)
Forgive me if I am not as "woosey" about mine as some people, but the simple fact is: It's just not the hand held PS2 we were all expecting.
However, the Sony PSP system does offer a high standard of portable gaming, and the games are generally quite pleasing to the eye.
The absence of a second analogue stick makes controlling characters in some games awkward and difficult. Of course, some of the responsibility does fall back on the game developer.
A great example of this awkwardness is...
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Stevetc's Response to jadedshade's Review
Written on: 19/12/2007
I disagree you can't compare a home based console with a handheld machine. You're not going to get the same experience. Sony have done an excellent job of beating Nintendo at their own game who have dominated hand helds for many years.
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Jadedshade's Response to jadedshade's Review
Written on: 24/12/2007
I don't really understand why you disagree with my review based on the fact I said it isn't the handheld PS2 we were told it was going to be in the beginning.
<br/>I still gave it a good review and I think it's a good system. Perhaps Sony didn't quite manage a handheld PS2 but they still did a good job, that is overall opinion.
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“When I first heard about the Sony PSP, I just could...”
Written on: 05/09/2006 by brains (36 reviews written)
When I first heard about the Sony PSP, I just could not wait to get my hands on it. It costs £180, but it was worth it. When I first purchased the PSP console I just could not wait to open it. In the box you get your PSP, a 32Mb memory stick, AC adaptor, battery pack, headphones with remote control, wrist strap, pouch, cloth, UMD software and printed materials.
The PSP main-screen is easy to get around. Once you switch it on you have to change a few settings like the time and date, but...
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“I got the Sony PSP for my OH for his birthday, and...”
Written on: 23/08/2006 by carternm31 (67 reviews written)
I got the Sony PSP for my OH for his birthday, and we're very impressed with it. He loves games like GTA and racing games, and even though I was concerned the screen size would be annoying, he says he doesn't notice it.
I personally like playing the old arcade games, and the poker one is really good. I am seriously amazed at the quality and speed of such a tiny console.
Overall, I am very impressed.
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“The screen on the Sony PSP games console is very large...”
Written on: 18/08/2006 by muchoman (7 reviews written)
The screen on the Sony PSP games console is very large for its size, and the graphics are to die for! The price has gone down this year to $200. The internet browsing is very cool, and it works well. Using the memory, you can upload movies, music and photo's easily. The games are great, and they work OK with the limited buttons. The movies are full length and have subtitles and different languages. It's very durable. I having dropped it on a hard wood floor and not even scratched... (read more)
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“I like mine very much and I use it all the time. I...”
Written on: 23/07/2006 by Wizardvault (2 reviews written)
I like mine very much and I use it all the time. I even convinced my friend and cousin into getting one and they love it too. (read more)
“Can not believe some people dont like the PSP. I think...”
Written on: 17/07/2006 by TwinCam (30 reviews written)
Can not believe some people dont like the PSP. I think the only people who hate it or dont rate it, are Nintendo DS owners, and Nintendo fanboys.
There is nothing wrong with the PSP or its games at all. The games are ps2 quality in terms of gameplay and graphics. Graphics are excellent, and the quality blows you away, playing movies also looks excellent, as the screens quality is amazing.
Battery life is OK I never get less than 4 hours gameplay, from any game. You can buy extra batteries,...
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“Everyone needs to get the Sony PSP, hurry get one I am...”
Written on: 12/06/2006 by console1 (1 review written)
Everyone needs to get the Sony PSP, hurry get one I am not joking, top thing. Top games, top graphics I have one and I would never get rid of it never I would not even swap it for a Xbox 360 or PS3 no chance. I love the PSP too much, watch all the films and play top games. (read more)
E4Chin's Response to console1's Review
Written on: 04/08/2006
Check your forum post about discussing psp games. I have a few questions about the psp.
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“I got a Sony PSP as a Christmas present last year. I...”
Written on: 01/06/2006 by alialiali (9 reviews written)
I got a Sony PSP as a Christmas present last year. I was so excited, I loved my Playstation and Playstation 2 when I got them and I like to spend a few hours just chilling with a game. BUT almost straight away I found a fault. Maybe I'm just picky but I like to have a lot of light playing my game, and I was forever twisting around trying to find a decent amount to actually see the game. The screen is small and I always want to "push" the sides away so I can see a bit more. I know you can... (read more)
“Every UK household should have one of these units. It...”
Written on: 11/05/2006 by Lawrenma2 (31 reviews written)
Every UK household should have one of these units. It is a fantastic overall portable media centre. (read more)
“I bought my Sony PSP console as part of the giga pack,...”
Written on: 05/05/2006 by pea88 (1 review written)
I bought my Sony PSP console as part of the giga pack, from LikSang.com
This saved me about fifty pounds on the cheapest English Sites, so was chuffed with my buy.
However, after about three months, for no apparent reason the on switch became "floppy" as if it wasn't attached to anything. I rang Sony and they told me to fix it they needed to send it to Japan as it was a Japanese model and quoted me 100 pounds. I kindly refused their offer. My friend fixed the problem, but then the electrics...
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“Sony PSP, cool gaming this is just a great bit of kit!...”
Written on: 05/05/2006 by lewis69lewis (14 reviews written)
Sony PSP, cool gaming this is just a great bit of kit! What more can I say just get one! (read more)
“The Sony PSP is not a good buy if you want value for...”
Written on: 05/05/2006 by jim (5 reviews written)
The Sony PSP is not a good buy if you want value for money and honestly how much are you gonna wanna play portable games anyway. If you travel a lot this ones for you. Also memory sticks are way overpriced (read more)
Shane11's Response to jim's Review
Written on: 08/05/2006
Now first of all. You said your analog stick broke in three days. You were probably just shuving it around to hard. It is very delicate. Secondly, memory cards are expensieve but look at ps2 memory cards also when they first came out it cost like 30 dollars. AND it didn't hold music, photos, and videos did it. Plus me and alot of other people play it at home. I play it every single day at my house. SO it is a good buy.
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Shane11's Response to jim's Review
Written on: 08/05/2006
*I meant it broke in 9 days
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“Right now this is all I can say about the PSP seeing...”
Written on: 29/04/2006 by kenny2469 (1 review written)
Right now this is all I can say about the PSP seeing as how I just purchased it. I don't have a wide range of games for it either. I mainly play Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. I definitely think that this is a good purchase. (read more)
“When it came to handheld gaming, it used to be the...”
Written on: 19/04/2006 by jazzRS360 (15 reviews written)
When it came to handheld gaming, it used to be the Gameboy from Nintendo that ruled this neck of the woods, but how times have changed. Sony, one of the major world players in technology, present us with the PSP, or Playstation Portable, to give it its full name.
It is the most powerful mainstream handheld out there, and it plays games which look as though they've been ripped straight out of the main TV consoles.
The PSP also plays many different media formats, and it can be a solid...
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252776_Anonymous101's Response to theshootist's Review
Written on: 20/02/2007
I've had a go of my brother's PSP, and it's really neat. I would recommend this hand-held device no problem!