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PSP accessories
Like the iPod, the PSP has spawned a huge cottage industry of accessories that promise to enhance the usability and functionality of the system. Though more exotic items, such as a detachable keyboard, still haven't hit the shelves, a wide array of cases, power solutions, memory, and audio accoutrements are available. Here's a quick look at some of them.

SpectraVideo Logic3 PSP Sound Grip
SpectraVideo Logic3 PSP Sound Grip
If your taste in music requires a louder soundtrack than the PSP's onboard speakers can provide, look no further than SpectraVideo's Logic3 PSP Sound Grip. In addition to providing ergonomic grips on the rear of your handheld, the Sound Grip also sports two onboard speakers and a Class D amplifier to help you pump up the volume.
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SpectraVideo Logic3 PSP Sound System
SpectraVideo Logic3 PSP Sound System
Sure, your PSP sounds great with headphones--but does it have its own onboard subwoofer? Didn't think so. SpectraVideo's swanky Logic3 PSP Sound System offers just that, in addition to stereo speakers that'll amplify your PSP's audio output to fill any room.
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Logitech PlayGear Pocket PSP
Logitech PlayGear Pocket PSP
Logitech knows that the first thing gamers don't want to do when they pick up their PSPs is drop and break it. The PlayGear Pocket PSP's protective polycarbonate case comes in a silver finish, and its lid swivels 270 degrees to block out the sun or become a makeshift stand to make movie viewing more accessible.
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Logitech PlayGear Share PSP
Logitech PlayGear Share PSP
Hate to travel alone? Logitech's PlayGear Share is an audio splitter that divides the PSP's single stereo output into two for shared audio when viewing movies, listening to music, or playing games. Still, you may want to avoid the PlayGear Share while playing any of the PSP's many racing games; no one likes a backseat driver.
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Logitech PlayGear Amp PSP
Logitech PlayGear Amp PSP
Let's face it: there are situations when you want a louder sound than headphones can muster, and the PSP's included stereo speakers won't cut the mustard. Logitech's PlayGear Amp lets you plug your PSP into a cradle and have amplified stereo output for your gaming and multimedia pleasure.
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Logitech PlayGear Stealth PSP
Logitech PlayGear Stealth PSP
For gamers looking to use the PSP as an MP3 player or who prefer to listen to gaming audio privately, Logitech offers the PlayGear Stealth PSP earphones. These earbuds feature 9mm neodymium drivers and fit in any ear, thanks to the three sizes of "comfort seal gels."
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Nyko Theater Experience PSP
Nyko Theater Experience PSP
Part spare battery, part protective case, and part portable speaker system, the Nyko Theater Experience packs plenty of features to help you get the most out of your PSP system. The included battery can recharge your PSP up to three times before it needs to be recharged itself, the adjustable mount allows you to tilt your viewing angle for watching movies on the go, and the included stereo speakers enhance your movie's audio.
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Nyko PSP Charger Case
Nyko PSP Charger Case
Essentially a Theater Experience PSP without the portable theater stand and stereo speakers, the Nyko PSP Charger Case protects your PSP while providing a spare source of power; the Charger Case can replenish your PSP's battery up to three times before you need to plug it back in. The case's exterior offers both shock and water resistance.
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Lexar 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lexar 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo
The default 32MB Memory Stick that ships with the PSP Value Pack will provide ample room for saved games and settings, but it won't allow you to take full advantage of the PSP's music, photo, and video functionality. Lexar's 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo provides enough space for three to four albums of music, dozens of digital photos, or two half-hour sitcom episodes.
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SanDisk 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo
SanDisk 256MB Gaming Memory Stick Pro Duo
Sony 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo
SanDisk 1GB Gaming Memory Stick Pro Duo
SanDisk 1GB Gaming Memory Stick Pro Duo
If you're a hard-core music, photo, or movie buff who wants to maximize the PSP's potential as a portable media device, you'll need to spring for SanDisk's 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card. This is the highest-capacity PSP-compatible Memory Stick that's currently available, and it has enough space to fit a dozen albums of music, hundreds of digital photos, or an MPEG-4-compressed feature-length film. (SanDisk's Gaming line of memory cards comes in bright fluorescent colors but is otherwise identical to its professional line.)
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SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Sony 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Pelican PSP Starter Kit
Pelican PSP Starter Kit
Pelican's PSP Starter Kit includes a carrying case, earbuds, a car charger, and four cases for UMD games. We could go either way on the earbuds, since cheap headphones are often uncomfortable, but the case will hold games in addition to your handheld, and the car charger will be a boon during road trips.
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Pelican PSP Power Brick external battery pack
Pelican PSP Power Brick external battery pack
Noticing a pattern? Pelican's Power Brick is one of the many PSP accessories designed to address the handheld's zealous consumption of battery power. The company claims that a fully charged Power Brick will grant three additional hours of playing time.
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Pelican PSP Skin Grip and Screen Guard
Pelican PSP Skin Grip and Screen Guard
Comparable to the iSkin evo2 for Apple's iPod, the Pelican PSP Skin Grip is a spongy silicone covering that protects your handheld from incidental dings and scratches. The included Screen Guard will keep your PSP's 4.3-inch display pristine.
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Pelican PSP leather holster
Pelican PSP leather holster
Tired of the neoprene protective sleeve that ships with your PSP? Pelican's leather PSP holster will raise your style quotient considerably. The case uses a magnetic snap to stay closed, so you won't have to worry about your PSP dramatically sliding out in slow motion as it crashes to the ground.
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