Sony PSP Black - Expert Reviews

Verdict: It's here at last, but is Sony's mobile PlayStation worth emptying your pockets for?

Review summary: Once again Sony have set the standard for handheld consoles but that doesn't mean it's all good.

Verdict: Finally I want a file browser, not just for the PSP but also for devices connected to it. If I can't burn my own USDs I want to be able to take my 2.8" or 3.5" HDD based external storage device with me and have the PSP read video files directly from it.

Review summary: Sony have certainly made a giant leap forward in handheld gaming and I'm sure Nintendo are keeping a close eye on them, but while the games are top notch, the multimedia components could have been better and far more flexible. Still, she's a sexy ...

Cons: Useless in sunlight, not enough file support, frustrating web browsing

Verdict: Sony have certainly made a giant leap forward in handheld gaming and I'm sure Nintendo are keeping a close eye on them, but while the games are top notch, the multimedia components could have been better and far more flexible. Still, she's a sexy ...

Review summary: 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 ...

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

Review summary: Portable entertainment What in tarnation is a games console review doing in your favourite PC magazine? Don't worry, we're not turning into PSPWorld; we do have a good reason for this deviation from our usual fare - Sony's little handheld gaming ...

Verdict: Stereo speakers are built into the thing but are useless in a noisy environment, so use either the supplied earbud-style headphones or plug in a pair of your choosing