Bruce_S

I would like to pass along this article for consumers detering away of getting a PSP b/c of its battery life. Worry no more!!

"Nyko Technologies recently announced at the CES that they have a range of peripherals in production for the PSP. The products include a PSP case, battery pack and screen protector. See below:

Theater Experience PSP, a case/stand for Sony PSP with built-in hi-fi speakers that extend the PSP’s play time threefold and delivers a full sound experience.

PSP Charger Case, an aluminum battery/charger case that extends the Sony PSP’s play time by three times and protects the device from water and shock.

Screen Armor PSP, a metal device that protects the PSP screen against scratches, nicks and wear and tear.

Nyko’s PSP products will launch in early 2005 and will be available in all major retailers.


http://www.nyko.com/nyko/news/?c=65&i=105

twikoff

if only we had a video game forum for this post to go in

Otto

For those who don't know what a PSP is (I didn't), it appears to be a portable Playstation Sony came out with.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4094501.stm

fujishig

Of course, the fact that they mask it with included speakers means that this peripheral is huge and will limit the portability of the device...

I mean, it probably comes default with an AC adapter that boosts usage time 1000000000x (or at least as long as you pay the electricity) if you didn't want to play it on the go anyway.

outer-edge

It sounds like both products that have triple battery life are add-ons, which I particularly hate with handhelds. However, if one of them is small enough and does truly triple battery life, it could be handy. The one with speakers could possibly be a bonus for those looking to use this for movies though.

I'm still on the fence about getting one of these though, regardless of battery life.

Bruce_S

Here is the website that displays the add-on for the Sony PSP. Forgive me, but I don't know how to add an image w/this posting.

Psp add-ons

joeblow69

Oh, now I see what they mean by tripling the batter power!
So it just is a battery cell, that you plug your PSP into when it runs out of juice. It charges it up (doesn't say how long that takes) and you can play again. I wonder if you can play while it's charging? Judging by the picture, that doesn't look like that'd be too comfortable.

bluntman72

that sounds perfect since I regularly take 13-14 hour flights to Asia and my problem is it dying midflight, but this way i can play my PSP and when it is low on battery just put it in the case to charge, I just hope it doesnt take to long to charge up.

Josh H

Yeah, that would be handy to charge on a flight,and play some more if it doesn't take long, but doesn't look like playing while charging will be an option, and would be uncomfortable even if it's functional.

OldBoy

i read you cannot play while it is in this charger...which royally sucks!