Blood and Shadows

The Sony PSP is a fun and handy portable entertainment device not only good for playing games, but enjoying music and video as well. But while the PSP is great all on its own, you can make it even better with the addition of some useful accessories. Here are some accessories I consider essential for the serious PSP user. These are only suggestions, of course; feel free to go your own way.

Protection for your PSP is paramount. You do not want to damage such a valuable device. And just because it is portable does not mean you can walk easy with a PSP in your pocket, unless you trust its neoprene slipcover from keeping it unharmed it if it should fall. If you would like sturdier protection, then a carrying case for your PSP is an essential accessory. Then you can take it along with you everywhere without worrying that it could fall and get damaged.

Perhaps the most popular case-type accessory for the PSP is the Logitech Play Gear Pocket, commonly known as the PGP. According to the manufacturer, the PGP’s polycarbonate casing is “virtually indestructible.” Another cool feature of the PGP is that it is “skinnable” meaning you can customize the look of the case by inserting your designs in place of the standard black lining. You can create the custom design yourself or have someone with the skills make it for you. No doubt this is one reason why this PSP accessory has become very popular as it lets people display their creativity and individuality with custom skins.

Another good safety accessory is the Hori Protective Filter, an anti-scratch screen protector for the PSP. A lot of PSP users have mentioned that they like this accessory because unlike some other screen protectors, the Hori Filter gives you a clear view of the screen with no overt blurriness. It also has anti-glare features, making it easy for you to play your PSP under bright light. And it is very affordable as well.

After getting a protective accessory for your PSP, you should then look into adding a memory expansion device. This could mean a memory stick or a hard drive, though a memory stick tends to be more convenient. Sony and SanDisk both offer PSP memory sticks, with the SanDisks being less expensive overall. The SanDisk memory sticks also seem to run faster than the Sony ones. They are available in sizes of up to 4 GB as of this time. I recommend that you get a SanDisk 4 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. With a large memory card for your PSP, you can really load up your toy on games, music, and video, turning it into a comprehensive yet portable all-around entertainment system.

Other practical accessories for your PSP would include a good set of headphones and a car charger.

Replacement Memory Stick Duo Slot For PSP 1000 2000    US $2.76

6x Analog Joystick Button Cap for PSP 2000 3000 Slim T    US $3.11

AV TV VIDEO COMPONENT CABLE CORD FOR SONY PSP 2000 SLIM    US $5.26

NEW Screen Protector film for Sony PSP 3000 X1    US $.06

CROSS SCREW DRIVER TOOL FOR SONY PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $5.50

PSP Travel Case With Memory Stick And Game Hold    US $7.95

Component AV Cable for Sony PSP 2000 Accessory TV HDT    US $4.48

Hand Grip Bracket Joypad Handle Holder For Sony PSP Go    US $.01

SLIM HARD COVER CASE CARRY BAG FOR SONY PSP 2000 3000    US $.89

NEW Aluminum Ultra Slim Case Cover For Sony PSP 3000    US $.01

36V 1800mAh Battery Pack for Sony PSP 1000 Fat tool    US $8.30

HEADPHONES EARPHONE FOR SONY PSP 1000 IN BLISTER PACK    US $5.99

Case Cover Li Battery Bundle Pack Set for SONY PSP 3000    US $12.59

USB WIRELESS WIFI LINK LAN ADAPTER FOR WII NDS PSP PS3    US $15.49

NEW CAR AUTO CHARGER ADAPTER FOR SONY PSP PORTABLE    US $3.99

3600mAh Battery Sony PSP SLIM 2000 3000 Made In Japan    US $1.99

Metal skin for Sony PSP2000 PSP 2000    US $1.98

20X Cross Screwdriver Screw Driver Tool For SONY PSP    US $6.99

30 Cross Screwdriver Screw Driver Tool For SONY PSP    US $9.89

Soft Case Screen Protector LCD Film for PSP 2000 3000    US $9.99

LCD Screen Protector Cleaning Cloth for PSP 2000 3000    US $4.04

Travel Carry Case Bag for Sony PSP Games Console    US $9.38

Hard Crystal Case LCD Screen Protector For Sony PSP Go    US $4.09

New Silicone Skin Case For Sony PSP2000 PSP 2000 Slim    US $2.38

New Clear Crystal Case Hard Cover Bag For SONY PSP 3000    US $.01

black Soft Case Pouch BagStrap for PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $.99

2in1 CHARGE DATA USB 20 CABLE CORD FOR SONY PSP    US $1.00

Green 35mm Earphones Headphones 4 Apple iPod PSP NDSL    US $1.75

INVISIBLE Full Body Screen Protector For Sony PSP Go    US $14.96

Wifi MAX for PSP Brand new No reserve    US $5.50

LCD TV AV NTSC Video Cable Cord For Sony PSP Slim 2000    US $6.07

PSP 3000 Final Fantasy FaceplateButtons Repair Part    US $25.99

NEW SONY PSP MEMORY CARD STICK PRO DUO MARK2 1GB 1 GB    US $9.99

CAR DC CHARGER FOR SONY PSP PORTABLE 1000 2000 3000    US $4.59

Hard Case Cover Headphone Remote for SONY PSP 3000    US $10.04

INVISIBLE Sony PSP Go Full Body Screen Protector Shield    US $14.96

ANALOG JOYSTICK BLACK STICK FOR PSP 1000TOOL    US $3.79

Clear Crystal Hard Protective Skin Case for Sony PSP Go    US $3.89

For PSP 1000 REPAIR PARTS ANALOG STICK JOYSTICK KIT    US $3.79

REPAIR PARTS ANALOG STICK JOYSTICK KIT For PSP 1000    US $3.79

Button Switch PadGift for Sony PSP 1000 Fat Repair Pad    US $3.99

SONY PSP 132 Headphones PSP 1000 2000 Mp3 Mp4 Earphones    US $2.88

AC Adapter home wall charger power for Sony PSP 1000 a    US $4.59

Aj337 Airform Aero Hard Case Pouch for Sony PSP Go    US $1.20

For SONY PSP USB DATA CABLE TYPE A B mini 5 pin Gift    US $3.89

PSP 2000 UMD Door Cover Part w Steel Ring New WHITE    US $8.99

PSP Official Sony GPS Receiver New Japan Import    US $66.95

HORI Sony PSP White Hard Pouch Bag For PSP 2000 3000    US $14.99

brand new Screen Protector for Sony PSP good pirce    US $.01

REPAIR PARTS BLACK ANALOG STICK JOYSTICK KIT For PSP    US $3.79

5 x WHITE HAND WRIST STRAP FOR WII PSP DS NDSL GAME    US $3.97

Crystal Hard CaseBlackWhite Silicone Skin For PSP Go    US $6.49

PSP 2000 Slim Full Housing Repair Mod Case Buttons RED    US $26.70

SONY PSP GO ANTI GLARE LCD SCREEN PROTECTOR SHIELD FILM    US $1.25

BLACK Case Bag Soft Pouch for Sony PSP Slim 2000 Gift    US $4.19

PSP 1000 2000 3000 PS3 USB Data Transfer Cable Adapter    US $6.99

Hyperkin Slim PSP System Skype Headphone Remote Control    US $14.99

10X CROSS SCREW DRIVER TOOL FOR SONY PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $.03

brand new Sony PSP Screen Protector with good price    US $.06

USB Data Charge Cable for Sony PSP Go PSPGo PSP N1000    US $4.55

3 X Screen Protector Film skin For PSP 2000 3000    US $.99

Battery Back Door Cover Case for SONY PSP Playstation    US $.99

2 in 1 Data Cable for Sony PSP Slim PSP and PS3 System    US $5.99

Sony PSP Component AV Cable Video Out Cable Playstation    US $9.99

1x New LCD Screen Protector for Sony PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $.01

Battery Door Black for Sony PSP System Brand New    US $7.99

LITHIUM 36v 3600MAH mah BATTERY PACK FOR SONY PSP 1000    US $.99

Car Mount Holder Stand Cradle For Sony PSP 2000 3000    US $.99

Rocketfish PSP Starter Kit Case Charger Headphones    US $4.99

NEW Screen Protector film for Sony PSP 3000 X1    US $.01

LCD Screen ReplacementBacklight For Sony PSP2000 PSP    US $43.99

USB Charger Data Sync Transfer Cable for Sony PSP Go    US $3.99

Replacement Battery 3600mAh For Sony PSP 2000 SLIM 3000    US $.99

NEW Clear Crystal Case Hard Cover fr Sony PSP 2000 3000    US $.89

Slim Sony PSP 2000 Analog Stick Repair Button Black    US $3.25

PSP 1000 Power Button Switch Replacement Repair New    US $7.99

Power Switch Button for Sony PSP System Brand New    US $7.99

6 X Analog Replacement Repair Joystick Stick F Sony PSP    US $.01

New 2400mAh Battery Pack For SONY PSP 2000 Slim 3000    US $7.99

PROTECTIVE CRYSTAL CASE FOR SONY PSP GO SYSTEM NEW    US $12.99

Replacement Repair Analog Joystick for Sony PSP Black    US $13.99

Screen Protector Filter with Cloth for PSP PSP Slim    US $5.99

SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR SONY PSP GO SYSTEM BRAND NEW    US $6.99

Earphone Headphone remote for Sony PSP S157    US $2.55

10x Black Battery Cover Door Repair Parts for PSP 1000    US $.01

New PSP Repair Part Analog 3D Joystick Stick CLEAR OEM    US $.01

SILICONE CASE FOR SONY PSP AVAILABLE IN 3 COLORS    US $1.00

Silicone Case for Sony PSP Slim Pink Color    US $7.99

Silicone Case for Sony PSP Slim Clear White Color    US $8.99

3 Clear Protector Film Shield For Sony PSPGo PSP Go 9PG    US $.75

Travel Carry Case Bag For Sony PSP 2000 3000 Slim Lite    US $14.78

Lot of Accessories bundle F SONY PSP Slim 2000 3000 USA    US $18.65

PSP 1000 Full Housing Repair Mod Case Buttons New Red    US $18.95

AC Adapter Charger Power For Sony PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $.98

PSP 1000 Sony Faceplate Mod New Metallic Hot Pink    US $14.50

WiFi Wireless USB Lan Adapter Link for PSP NDS PS3 WII    US $6.00

20x LCD Screen Protector for Sony PSP 1000 2000 3000    US $5.69

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