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Griffin iFM Radio Remote Control PSP
Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
Site: Buy from Griffin
Price: $24.99

Overview : The iFM Radio Tuner and Remote Control integrates FM radio tuning and remote control functionality to the PSP, all in a tiny enclosure.

It features a large, easy to read LED for FM tuning, a pass-through port for headphones, and a clip for comfortable use.

The integrated remote includes essential controls for easy media playback and functionality. Using the single button switch, listeners can enjoy their favorite FM stations or control music right off their PSP.

Technical Specifications :

• U.S. Tuning Range: 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz in 200kHz intervals
• European Tuning Range: 87.9 MHz - 108.0 MHz in 100kHz intervals
• Japanese Tuning Range: 76.0 MHz - 90.0 MHz in 100kHz intervals
• Audio Frequency Response: 20Hz – 15kHz
• Volume Steps: 16
• Max Output Power: 20mW each into 32 ohm speakers
• RF Sensitivity: 2μVEMF
• Max Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 57dB
• Stereo Separation: 27dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.4%

Quality/Usability : This is the second FM radio remote that we reviewed. But of course, Griffin is a more recognized company for their accessories on the PSP and iPod. So how does this fair with the no-name brand FM radio remote?

The iFM PSP comes in a blister pack and the remote looks nice and I mean NICE! The remote has a switch on top for RADIO and REMOTE. On the face of the remote is an indicator for US, INTL (European) and JP (Japanese). There is a LED display on the front that displays the radio station and to the right of that is the Navigation Wheel that has the directional pad for volume, PLAY/PAUSE, Fast Forward and Rewind. The FF and RW also acts as a FM radio channel selector.

The iFM PSP measures 24mm x 70mm x 13mm (excluding beltclip). Due to the size, the remote has a little bit of weight to it (0.06oz). On the back of the remote is a nice big clip. The radio has three ranges, US, European and Japanese with each having its own frequency range.

Radio Mode
To listen to the radio, you slide the Mode Switch to RADIO to enter Radio Mode. Press and release the RW and FF buttons to step through the FM tuning band. Or hold them down to scan continuously.

Hold the PLAY/PAUSE button for several seconds to select among 3 different tuning ranges. The Tuning Range Indicator will light up to tell you whether you are in U.S., European, or Japanese tuning range.

Unfortunately, there is no presets for your radio stations. This is a must for any radio but this was neglected. In order to change stations or volume, your PSP must be on and not on sleepmode.

Remote Mode
To listen to the PSP, you slide the Mode Switch to REMOTE and your iFM becomes a handy remote control. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play or pause. Use the FF or RW buttons to go to the next or previous tracks. While you're in Remote Mode, iFM's display will read "PSP." While in Remote Mode, if the PSP is shut down or put to sleep, iFM will enter Sleep Mode, as well.

Volume Buttons
To increase or decrease the volume, you use the + and - buttons to step through 10 volume levels. 0 is mute; 10 is full volume.

The sound quality is pretty clear and loud. The FM gives some bass to the music as if you were listening to it directly from your PSP.

Conclusion : Overall, the Griffin iFM PSP is a very nice FM radio remote. But the remote lacks some major necessities such as preset radio stations, ability to use the radio while the PSP is in sleep mode and no ON/OFF button. I use the iFM while I am at work and having to leave the PSP on at all times in order for me to change stations can be troublesome not to mention having to change the PSPs setting to allow it to stay on at all times. Having to hold the FF or RW just to change stations is annoying as well. I prefer just a click of a button to scroll through my saved radio stations. And when you're not using the iFM, you need to unplug it from the PSP. Had these three features been added, this would of been hands down the best FM radio remote. But at least they included a little pouch to store your iFM PSP.

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Max Power X5 Battery 3600mAh (Slim)
Manufacturer: Dragonplus
Site : Buy from Shop.01Media
Price: $28.18


Overview : The Max Power X5 Battery Pack offers 5 times the power of the original battery.

Want the most powerful battery on PSP and PSP Slim and Lite? It comes with a special design battery cover to fit the PSP or PSP Slim and Lite. For long gaming sessions away from home!

Features :

• Easy set-up use
• Can stand-by 168 hours
• Comes with special design battery cover
• Supply power to PSP Slim and Lite console for over 48 hours
• Compatible with any version of PSP/PSP Slim and Lite
• Long life, mega power, recycle rechargeable battery built-in

Quality/Usability : You can always expect a high capacity battery to be released for any portable electronic device. The standard mAh for the PSP Slim is 1200mAh. Well, Dragonplus aims to TRIPLE, thats right! They released a battery that is 3 TIMES the mAh of the normal PSP Slim battery known as Max Power X5 Battery Pack. It packs a whopping 3600mAh.

With big batteries, comes big bulk. Adding the battery and battery cover does add some bulk to the back of the PSP. The battery cover works for both the original PSP and PSP Slim. This big battery gives an approximate 48 hours of play time and 168 hours of stand-by.

However, upon testing battery life, the PSP Slim lasted a little longer than its predecessor. The original PSP lasted about 44 hours of play time while the Slim lasted a little more than 45 hours *settings where set to its lowest brightness, lowest volume for gameplay as well as screen off and normal volume for MP3 listening. Fairly close to what Dragonplus claims. But if you're using the battery at your normal playing brightness and volume, battery life will drastically drop to about 15-18 hours. Setting it to the highest setting in both brightness and volume, you can expect about 12-14 hours of play. Yes, that is a big drop.

I personally prefer official licensed batteries or products in general but sometimes these 3rd party batteries work just as good as the official products. So far, I dont think I have experienced any major problems with these 3rd party batteries. Makes you wonder why these 3rd party manufacturers can release a battery that is 3x's the amount of the original but the actual manufacturer that makes the device cant release their own official 3x batteries.

Conclusion : Overall, the Max Power X5 Battery 3600mAh (Slim) worked for both original PSP as well as PSP Slim. Play time hours were a little shy of what Dragonplus claims to supply (48 hours) *settings where set to its lowest brightness, lowest volume for gameplay as well as screen off and normal volume for MP3 listening. The Max Power X5 Battery 3600mAh did feel a little cheap in quality. Price for the battery is fairly reasonable. I still favor OEM batteries.

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Krusell Leather Gamic Multidapt
Manufacturer: Krusell
Site: Buy from Krusell
Price: $29.95

Overview : The tailor-made Gamic Multidapt® leather case combines functionality and design. Cutouts makes it easy to access all function buttons, etc.

You can store both your memory sticks and an extra UMD disc in the case. Made in Nappa leather of the best quality, and form factor. A must have for the serious gamer!

Features :

Quality/Usability : Krusell's tailor-made leather case for the new Sony PSP-1000 is now here. The PSP-1000 Gamic Multidapt® case combines functionality and design in a new unique way. All functions have easy access, and you can store both your memory sticks and an extra disc in the case.

The Gamic Multidapt® case uses Krusell's patented Multidapt® flexible personal and vehicle mounting system. Choose the option that's right for you from the Multidapt® accessories. The Spring Clip is included with the case.

This is probably the best looking leather case I have reviewed yet. Not only is it stylish but its also convenient. You can mount this to your car dash, bike, belt, etc. The leather case has openings easily accessible for the directional pad, buttons, UMD button, bottom face buttons as well as the memory stick port and Power button. Whats also nice about this is that it has little holes cut out so you can see the LED lights for the power, memory stick port and wireless LAN.

The case pretty much consists of two pieces. One holds the PSP itself and the other is the flap cover that covers the screen of the PSP as well as holding a UMD disc and your memory sticks. The flap cover snaps onto the PSP case via buttons. There are four on the back (two on each side) and one on each side of the bottom. This is where the flap locks into place when you're no longer using the PSP. Whats also great about this case is that it has a clear plastic covering that protects the PSP screen while it is in the case.

There is one small button on the right side of the case. This allows you to place the PSP into the case. Once inside the case, you can snap the buttons together. Once the PSP is in the case, it fits snuggly and all the openings are aligned perfectly.

On the back of the flap, it houses a clipping mechanism. This is where you attach the Multidapt® accessories. You can clip the PSP to a spring swivel clip, a bike mount, belt clip, car mount, etc.

Conclusion : This is probably the best quality leather case I have ever reviewed. The PSP fits snuggly and all buttons and features are easily accessible. Only complaint is that it leaves the directional pad and buttons open to accidental hits and dust. You can use the case pratically anywhere. With the different clips, straps, swivels and vehicle attachments to choose from, it expands the use of the product. This is the only company I buy leather cases from. Quality is great and lasts long plus, it looks sleek. If you got the cash and in the market for a leather case..PICK THIS UP!

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Double! Expand Memory Converter
Manufacturer: DragonPlus
Site: Buy from Goldenshop
Price: $19.00

Overview : Finally an affordable solution to use cheap SD, Mini SD or MMC cards you already own on your PSP! The Dragon Double Expand Memory Converter for PSP is a plug & play solution that saves you money and expand your PSP media capacity! 2 cards can even be used at the same time!!

Features :

• High quality 3rd party product.
• Converts SD, Mini SD, MMC card to be used on PSP.
• 2 pcs of memory cards can be used simultaneously.

Quality/Usability : The ability to use different storage media on your PSP is a dream come true. With the Double Expand Memory Converter, you can use SD, Mini SD and MMC cards if you have them laying around the house. Not to mention, they are cheaper than Sony's proprietary format, Pro Duo.

Attaching the adapter to the PSP is simple. Whats great about this adapter is that you can use multiple cards at once. Want 4GB of storage? Just use two 2GB cards. And yes, you can use different types (i.e. SD and Mini SD, SD and MicroSD, etc.) Although the package says that 4GB cards are not supported, it actually does. I dont know if you can use two 4GB cards as I only own one.

In order to use multiple cards simultaneously, you need to format both of them using your PC. Once you format the cards, they have to be in the same spots they were originally in inorder for them to work. If the cards were swapped, it will no longer work and you would need to reformat them again.

Now that you know that you can use different media cards and multiple cards, you would want to know how it fairs in speed for reading/writing of data. I must say, the speed for reading/writing is fairly close to that of the Memory Stick Pro Duo itself. It takes slightly a little longer to load certain movies and games. I didnt notice any slow down in music.

I have also tested this with Devhook and emulated the firmware. It took a little longer to load the emulated firmware but wasnt too noticeable. I have also tested this on Dark_AleX's Custom Firmware 3.03OE-B and just like the others, there was slight delay in accessing the memory cards.

Conclusion : Overall, the Double Expand Memory Converter is a great alternative as a media storage. If you have any high capacity SD, Mini SD or MMC cards laying around the house, you wont need to purchase any Pro Duo cards. Unfortunately, the converter doesnt accept Pro Duo cards. It would of been nice if it would accept the original Memory Sticks as we all have those laying around the house. I know I do.

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Nyko PSP Theater Experience
Manufacturer: Nyko
Site: Buy from Divineo UK
Price: £54.95 ($85.59 USD)

Overview : The Theater Experience for PSP is a one-of-a-kind case for the PSP. The black, brushed aluminum case features two hi-fi stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery and an angled stand for the PSP. The high fidelity stereo speakers provide sound that is crisp, clean and balanced. The built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery adds 7 hours of additional battery life for marathon movie and gaming sessions. The Theater Experience will even recharge your PSP 2-3 times before needing to be recharged itself. The angled system stand provides an ideal viewing angle for watching movies on the PSP. All of this plus dual headphone jacks, an audio line in port and a power extension cord for using the PSP outside the case are included in the sleek and stylish Theater Experience for PSP.

Features :

• Adds 7 hours of playtime to the PSP
• High fidelity speakers deliver full, rich sound
• The case acts as an external power source to recharge the PSP without being plugged into an outlet
• Dual Headphone Jacks
• Form-fitted neoprene lining
• Stylish aluminum case
• System stand angles PSP for ideal viewing
• Included AC and stereo cables allow you to play, charge or listen to the PSP outside of the case
• Uses PSP AC adaptor

Quality/Usability : First, I'll talk about the first version of the case. At the end, I'll talk about the revised version of the case that Nyko released.

Upon opening and taking a look at the PSP Theater Experience, it looks sleek and nice looking made of aluminum. Holding it is a different story. Its a little heavy and long. The front of the case has dual headphone jacks and a DC-IN and DC-OUT port and is protected by rubber inserts. The rubber inserts seem a little flimsy as they come out sometimes and don't really stay in the case.

When you open the case you'll see two amp speakers on the underside of the front cover. One on the left and one on the right. The bottom of the case houses a cradle. Foam is used as protection that is placed at the bottom and underside of the front cover of the case. The cradle that holds the PSP has two plugs that will plug into the PSP; stereo and DC plug. The stereo will transmit sound to the two amp speakers on the case and the DC plug will charge the PSP when it is docked. On the back of the cradle are two stands that fold out to hold the PSP up.

Inserting the PSP is a relatively simple process. Just tilt the cradle upwards, and slide the PSP from the top into the plugs on the cradle. You wont be able to access the memory stick slot. Accessing all the buttons on the front of the PSP are easily accessible but reaching to WiFi or Power switch is a little tough. There are indents on the cradle to reach the switches with your fingers but for someone with fat or big fingers, you'll have a hard time.

The main purpose of the Theater Experience is to enhance the experience of watching movies on your PSP without having to hold the PSP in your hands. Playing games while its connected to the case is not a good idea. You'll have a hard time playing as it was not designed to be played while its in the case. But Nyko lets you use the Theater Experience as speakers rather then using the PSP speakers. Just simply use the included audio cables, plug one end to the PSP and the other end into the Audio-In on the theater Experience. Running low on battery on the PSP? No problem, Nyko also includes a cable that lets you plug one end into the PSP and the other end into the DC-Out. So now, not only can you use the Theater Experience as external speakers, but you can also charge your PSP while playing.

So yes, you can use your CD Player, Apple iPod or any device and use the theater experience as your external speakers. Just use the included audio cable and plug them into their respective ports.

Don't want to disturb people around you or can't hear? Just insert your headphones into the port and enjoy. Your friend can even join in since the case has two headphone jacks.

How's the battery life you must ask. Well its pretty good. It takes about 6-8 hours to fully charge. Solid green light means its charging, blinking green light means its done charging and red means its low on power and needs to charge. Once its fully charged, you can charge the PSP 2-3 times before having to charge the case itself.

While charging the case, you'll hear a humming noise. There is no way of avoiding this as there is no ON/OFF switch. Even when the amp speakers are in use whether its a MP3 playing, movie playing or you playing a game, you'll hear a slight humming. It does get annoying. It also distorts and washes out the sound.

Although it doesnt come with any power adapters, you don't need it. You can use the power adapter that came with the PSP to charge. If you're like me and use a USB cable to charge the PSP, I suggest not to as it requires alot more power then the PSP, so you might get an error on your computer regarding the USB device. Don't worry though, nothing ...

MMR PSP UMD Replacement Case
Manufacturer: Multimedia Recovery
Site: Buy from Multimedia Recovery
Price: $3.99 each / $11.99 (3-pack)


Overview : Finally a solution to your broken UMD games & movies. This nearly indestructible UMD repair shell is a replacement case carriage for those flimsy UMD shells that the game is originally contained in. Stop throwing out your games & start playing & watching all your PSP UMDs again!

Features :

• Works as a replacement for ALL UMD Media - Game or Movie
• Comes in clear colors
• Reusable casing to change discs

Quality/Usability : I know everyone had at least one horribly scratched up UMD disc or a UMD disc that has cracked. With the item being damaged, it either wont play or you had to go out and buy a new game/movie. Now, there is a solution that Sony failed to provide whether it be replacement cases or better quality product.

Multimedia Recovery has filled that void by releasing a PSP UMD Replacement Case. The size is replacement case is exactly the same size of that of the original UMD case. There are some slight differences. The replacement case consists of two plastic pieces (front and back) while the original consists of multiple pieces. The replacement case snaps on and uses a screw to hold the cases together tightly and the replacement case comes in multiple colors.

To install, simply remove the disc from the original case. Place the disc on to the bottom replacement case and then place the top replacement case on top to encase the disc. All you have to do now is press all around the replacement case to ensure that it is in place and complete the process by screwing in the small screws. You can use a screwdriver similar to the ones used for glasses to tighten the screws.

Multimedia Recovery offers two types of cases; screw and snap-on. We only received the screw version so we are unable to give a review on the snap-on version. Some colors they currently offer are clear blue and crystal clear New colors will be available soon such as purple, red, yellow, multi-color, metal flake, pink and black.

Conclusion : Overall, the Multimedia Recovery PSP UMD Replacement Case is probably the only replacement UMD case on the market right now. The replacement case is durable and will not fall or break apart unlike the original case. The price is very cheap at $3.99 including free shipping within US, $4.99 including free shipping Internationally and $11.99 for a 3-pack. Its definitely better than spending $30 on a new game or movie. You can also swap disc with the replacement case but be sure to handle and place the UMD disc carefully as they are not well coated to begin with.

Here is a video by David from Multimedia Recovery:

*UPDATE*
SNAP-ON REVIEW VERSION

Quality/Usability : Multimedia Recovery was nice enough to send us the snap-on version of the PSP UMD Replacement Case. The snap-on version is identical to the screw version. Only difference, its snap-on and does not require a screw.

Game discs are held securely in place. The replacement case has 7 pegs all around the case that holds the top and bottom casing together. Only problem with these pegs is that they bend easily as they are plastic, small and thin. So if you're closing up the case and just so happen to close it wrong, you may end up bending the pegs. This can be easily fixed but using thin pliers or something to shift it back in place. By doing this, it will weaken the plastic. Even if you were to break it off or if it breaks off on its own, the replacement case is still held in place tightly.

Conclusion : Overall, the snap-on PSP UMD Replacement Case works just like the screw version. Just remember to be careful when closing up the replacement case so you dont bend one of the pegs out of place.

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Tilt FX Motion Sensing Control
Manufacturer: Datel
Site: Buy from Goldenshop
Price: $25.00


Overview : Tilt FX™ delivers a whole new gaming experience!

Take your games to the next level with the latest motion sensing control. Tilt FX™ works with all games by replacing the Direction controls with High Resolution ‘Tilt’ control so now the 3D movements of your PSP® actually control the game.

Tilt FX™ is easy to install. Simply use the PC software supplied. Once installed just connect your PSP to your PC via a USB cable and run the install software. Now snap in the Tilt FX™ ‘G’ sensor and your ready to play!

Tilt FX™ delivers real ‘Tilt’ control using the 3D movement of your PSP. The Tilt FX™ ‘G’ sensor features a 3 axis, high resolution MEMS accelerometer and powerful microprocessor that are designed to detect the motion of you PSP as you move creating a revolutionary way to play your PSP games.

Tilt FX™ not only delivers revolutionary motion controlled game play, it also includes cool special effects to make your games even more fun. How about Super High Jumps, Zero G or amazing in-game tricks?

Features :

• Play your games in a whole new way with Tilt FX™.
• It’s so simple – plug in the Tilt FX™ sensor and start the game.
• Tilt FX™ sensor features a 3axis high resolution MEMS
• Accelerometer and Microprocessor
• Works on PSP 1000/2000/3000
  Pack includes:
• Tilt FX™ G sensor
• Set-up CD

Quality/Usability : If you're using a PSP with CFW (Custom Firmware), this will NOT work! You can stop reading from this point but can read any of our other great reviews.

To get this running on a virgin PSP running OFW (Official Firmware), install the Tilt FX software CD onto your computer. Connect PSP to computer via USB cable and install PSP software. Register your PSP using the license key. Insert the Tilt FX to the bottom of the PSP where the headphone port is located and a game disc into the UMD tray. Once Tilt FX is installed and game disc is loaded, navigate to Tilt FX and start it from the memory stick. Once Tilt FX is loaded, select a game profile or a generic profile by simply tilting the PSP left or right.

After I reverted back to OFW from my M33 firmware and done a clean reboot using Pandora Battery as well as updating via network, the Tilt FX worked as it was intended to. I was able to control the motion of my vehicle or character by simply tilting the PSP.

To boot up the menu settings while in a game, hold down the 'R' bumper and press HOME button. From here, you can choose the sensitivity, calibrations and invert options.

Also, after you have loaded Tilt FX application, you can change orientation of games by pressing on the SQUARE button and the view is now vertical. Press the SQUARE button again and its back to horizontal.

For those on a PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 with TA-088v3 motherboard, I believe there is a GEN-C via HEN? I've been out of the loop in the custom firmware scene so I dont know what is out there anymore. (*NOTE: I nor DCEmu condone piracy).

But from what I have read on the web, a 5.03 GEN-C will not work if installed but if you restart to 5.03 OFW and run the Tilt FX application, the PSP will hang after the Tilt FX profile is chosen. But even that will not work. You will need to restore the original 'version.txt' file by starting GEN- C with the 'L' bumper button pressed. This will than make the Tilt FX work on 5.03 OFW as it there was no CFW ever installed. To return back to a fully working GEN-C, you will need to start GEN-C and hold the 'L' bumper button and reinstall GEN (replace version.txt). This is a hassle if you want to use the Tilt FX but when you're done and want to play homebrew, you have to change the files. A price you have to pay if you want motion control and homebrew.

Not being able to work with custom firmwares, homebrew coders can not take advantage of this neat device.


Balance Games

Tilt FX Menu

Racing Game

Pinball Game

Conclusion : Overall, the Tilt FX Motion Sensing Control worked as it should ONLY if you were using official firmware. It occupies the headphone jack so you can't use headphones anymore. It does not work with custom firmware, you have to register your PSP and if you sell the Tilt FX, you cant transfer the licensing key. The licensing key is good for only one PSP. There is just too many drawbacks on using it and when did accessories come with a licensing key and why would there be one for this?! It worked great on racing games, Loco Roco, Super Monkey Balls and many others.

I dont see this working on a custom firmware anytime soon as Datel would need approval and coding from Sony.

Also, Tilt FX does not work with the PSP Go!

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Sony PSP-290 GPS Receiver
Manufacturer: Sony
Site : Buy from Goldenshop
Price: $59.99

Overview : The position measurement system “GPS which utilizes the radio wave from the satellite (Global Positioning System)” in PSP®. PSP® furthermore evolves conveniently by combining PSP® exclusive use “GPS receiver” with the corresponding software. The various software appear, from practical tool such as navigation software and the action game which utilize the function only of GPS to the game.

Specs :

• Reception frequency: 1575.42Mhz (L1 band, C/A cord/code)
• Reception method: Channel 20
• Reception sensitivity: Pursuit: - 153dBm; Supplementation: - 140dBm
• Determination renewal time: Approximately 1 second
• Determination precision: 5m (2DRMS, - 130dBm)
• External size: Approximately 45 × 41 × 17mm (width x height x depth)
• Mass: Approximately 16g
• Contents ones: GPS receiver ×1; Private case ×1

Software that uses GPS Receiver (Japanese games only) :

• Portable Homestar (SEGA)
• Metal Gear Solid Portable OPS (Konami)
• Hot Shots Golf 2 (aka Minna no Golf Ba - SONY)
• MAPLUS: Portable Navi (Edia)
• Minna no Map 2 (Zenrin)
• MapThis! (Homebew app by Deniska)

Quality/Usability : Sony released the PSP-290 GPS Receiver in Japan in March 2006. Since than, no other country has received the GPS device. Software? Japan only. The only map applications released for the PSP-290 was MAPLUS: Portable Navi and Minna no Map 2 which were released only in Japan. A couple of games also use the GPS device, Metal Gear Solid Portable OPS, Hot Shots Golf 2 and Portable Homestar. Games will also work in the US and US games (if available) as well but is aimed more towards Japanese gamers as the PSP-290 is only released in Japan.

North America and Europeans were left out to scratch their heads and wonder to themselves, when are we going to get our own? There is no release date planned. With that said, since Sony has not released this product anywhere other than Japan, this review is only based on the use of MapThis! by DCEmu's very own, Deniska. While the application is still being worked on everyday, it is not perfect. Deniska and other contributors are working hard each day trying to improve MapThis! and include features for future versions.


You can make your own maps from Google Maps or Microsoft Virtual Earth by using in7ane's Window map download tool here.

The PSP-290 GPS Receiver is fairly small. It attaches to the USB port on top of the PSP and is held in place with two screws. The antenna can be placed in several positions whether it be up or closed. Using Deniska's MapThis! app, it takes about anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes for the GPS Receiver to lock on to some satellites depending on your location. Also, considering MapThis! is not by Sony, there will be some issues but Deniska is working hard, day and night to resolve issues.

Conclusion : Overall, the Sony PSP-290 GPS Receiver is a nice product but the support is lacking. The GPS Receiver is only available in Japan with no release date for North America or Europe. MapThis! is the only app for non-Japanese users. The reception is not as strong compared to an actual GPS receiver such as Holux. With the PSP-290 attached to the PSP, it would not fit in a PlayGear Pocket or any hardcases. Luckily, Sony included a little plastic case to hold the GPS Receiver.

I would love to see Sony actually release the product in other countries. This will definitely bring more hardware sales for the PSP. But for the time being, we have MapThis! and I can not wait to see what new features Deniska has planned (hint: turn by turn sound)

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