Sony PSP Blue - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Movie and photo transfer capability, MP3 playback, bearable speakers�€� this is the best portable gaming machine ever

Pros: Comes with own dinky UMD movie format. Excellent 4.3in colour widescreen.

Cons: Better with buds than the bundled 'phones. Max memory a bit of a let-down. Analogue stick not that great for precision.

Verdict: While you're wandering around wireless territory you can also take a quick surf and check out the increasing freebie content at www.yourpsp.com. However, the max 4GB memory (with an add-on) means �€" other than a bag of UMDs or memory cards �€"

Review summary: The Dynamic Sony PSP Playstation Portable Console The Sony PSP puts the renowned gaming power of PlayStation in your pocket. [...]

Verdict: Expand the possibilities provided by the PSP hand-held media device with a range of optional accessories such as a PSP camera and car adaptor.

Review summary: Movie playback is often considered a secondary function to gaming for Sony's handheld console, but its oft-revered screen was specifically chosen for its video ability.

Pros: Can be found for a good price, Good potential image quality, Easy to use

Cons: Proprietary formats, New UMDs overpriced and limited

Verdict: A fine player, but needs removable media

Review summary: You can net a first-generation PSP like this for as little as £90 now

Pros: Can be found for a good price, Good potential image quality, Easy to use

Cons: Proprietary formats, New UMDs overpriced and limited

Verdict: It also handles music and photos, and includes a web browser. Given its infamously unimpressive games library, it's turned out to be far better media device than it is a handheld console