PSP 2000: S-Video Cable

On neat feature on the PSP Slim is that you can output videos from your PSP to a tv, lcd, or hi-def tv set. I opted to get the s-video/av cable combo since i don't have those oh so sexy hi def lcd/plasma screens. The other reason is that i could hook this up to the AV head unit in my car. What's good about this is you could directly display through the tv or lcd what practically is being shown on your PSP like videos, settings, or audio equalizer. The con of this connector is you could display the game you would like to play or other applications you may have stored. The games/homebrews could only be displayed if your lcd tv is 1080p capable or you have one of those vid boxes that converts the signal to be displayed on regular tv sets or even pc monitors.

If you ask me, this connector suits me ust fine as I only hook my PSP to the head unit of my car to play some tunes and to my tv set at home to watch a few videos that are converted to be played on the PSP. As long as I don't have money to burn for a new 1080p lcd screen, i'm sticking with this one.

PSP Slim & Lite: Ice Silver

I gave in to the gamer in me. I bought a PSP slim. I got the ice silver, really wanted to get the spiderman 3 edition but it's a tad expensive for my pocket. I succumbed to peer pressure (haha!!) and some of the new games that are coming out are really great. Graphics wise, they are good if not great. Unfortunately, after 2 weeks of playing, some moisture got in through the d-pad and it made it have a life of its own. At first, the "up" button wouldn't work. Then the "left" would fight with the "right" button until everything just went. Got it fixed but pressing up has a bit of a delay. I guess I could live with that for the moment because I don't have games that really need the "up" button too much. Another thing, I noticed that my eyes strain a lot faster when playing for long hours than playing with the PC or my PS2. I guess small screens and my eyes don't really mix. Played a few games, finished some of them but that will be on a nother post or maybe i'll make another blog for it. We shall see.