If you have a PSP, you really should have some sort of case to protect it with. I mean, the whole idea is that you're toting the thing around and potentially subjecting it to being knocked around. In stock form, the little sock they give you with it to put the PSP in really doesn't offer much protection and I'd be a bit too nervous to toss it in a backpack with books, or anywhere else for that matter. Logitech knocked out a PSP case pretty quick that fits the PSP like a glove and offers superior protection.

The case itself is made out of polycarbonate which, if you're not familiar with, is a plastic that is practically indestructible. The case also has a rubber lining on the inside so that when seated in the case, your PSP has a good shock absorber. Since your PSP doesn't actually attach to the case itself, it just sits inside it so it is easy to pull it out of the case at any time, but it also sits in the case firmly enough that it is no problem to play with the PSP as the case gives you access to the top buttons and you can still plug in headphones/etc; in fact, if you've got non-child sized hands, it makes playing your PSP much more comfortable as you've got something a little more substantial to hang onto and the case itself keeps that hot battery off your palm.



In addition to protection and easy button access for gameplay while the case is in use, the clamshell design also gives you a sun/light shield to prevent glare, and when flipped all the way back it acts as a stand so you can watch a movie or whatever without having to hold the thing up for 2hrs. One other cool little feature is that you can use your color printer to edit a template that will let you print out a graphic of any sort so you can customize your case. Check out my NIN case theme I'm currently using. (Yeah I know, I forgot about the Logitech logo when I made it, I should have moved the NIN logo to the left.) It only takes a few minutes to make one for yourself, and if you just do a quick google search you'll find hundreds of them that others have already created, just print, cut and insert.

Anyway, I've been using my PSP with this case for about a year now and I've got to say it does exactly what I wanted. It is still relatively slim, it offers good strong protection and you can get one for next to nothing. I think I saw the low price of $12 for these things, but even at full retail you're looking at a measly $20 so you don't have much excuse to not get one. Besides, now you can stick your PSP in your back pocket and not flip out if you accidentally sit on it. :)