HardwareHell

Following the rip-roaring success of our recent Nintendo DS Accessory Roundup, we approached the fine accessory-loving folks at Lik-Sang.com with the aims of writing a varied product roundup for Sony’s PSP. We said, “Please can we?” To which they replied, “Sure thing.” We then yelled, “Great!” Then they asked, “Well, what would you like to review?” And we said…

Round 1: PSP Travel Cases

Hori Portable Pouch Style
Price: $24.95 USD (at time of writing)
Note: PSP and accessories sold separately

The Hori Portable Pouch Style (available in Ash Black or Sand Biege) offers trendy 3-way portability for your PSP. Its compact drawstring-fronted pocket plays host to your PSP, while the pouch’s rear accessory compartment is ideal for UMDs and Memory Sticks. The layered portability exists through an ample belt loop, sturdy carabineer, and a Velcro fastener that can attach to shoulder straps. Of the cases reviewed, it’s easily the most modern in terms of aesthetics, and also exudes a decent standard of quality. However, Hori’s Portable Pouch errs more on the side of style rather than substance, as the ‘slide in’ central compartment leaves the PSP partially uncovered. Good for the fashion conscious, but worryingly bad for the practical mobile gamer. Dropping the case could well damage the PSP considerably if it were to fall on the exposed end.

Pros:
• Good build quality throughout
• Soft and stylish PSP-friendly material and design
• Super-wide belt loop, carabineer, and Velcro shoulder strap attachment
• Spacious zipped compartment for 2 UMDs and 2 Memory Sticks

Cons:
• Exterior integral ‘slide-in’ drawstring pouch is fiddly and overly snug
• Odd prioritising with accessories protected but PSP somewhat exposed
• A relative disappointment considering the high price

Order direct from Lik-Sang.com at the Hori Portable Pouch Style product page.