Customer Reviews:
Nice case but price could be better
I’ve had this product for over 4 months now, and haven’t had a problem with it. I bought it for its practicality, and not for its looks… no bling here. This case may not look as nice as the one from LogiCase, but I still prefer it due to the convenience of having 2 games handy so that I don’t have to fiddle with a separate case in order reach my favorite games/movies. I love the plastic piece that protects the screen and haven’t had any issues with the locking mechanism. I dropped it twice now, and the case kept it from falling out and getting damaged. Someone complained that it was too bulky, but I like it because I have big hands making it more comfortable for me to use my PSP while it’s in the case.

Bottom line is that if you’re looking to purchase something for its looks, chances are that it’s going to be either expensive, or impractical, or maybe even both. I prefer convenience and practicality over bling any time. Read reviews, compare features & prices, but buy what is best for you and meets your needs. I just bought another limited edition PSP, so I’m ordering another one of these to help protect it… I just wish the price would drop.

Good for what it’s made for
Bought the travel case after not having anything to protect the psp on my commute. It’s okay… but probably not the best out there. It does a good job at keeping the psp from getting scratched or dinged up while in my laptop bag - and it is good to be able to not have to have the psp sitting out in the open on my desk while charging it. I can charge it while it’s in the case. Now, the only gripes I have about it are that:

1. Unless I’m wrong and just haven’t found out how, you have to remove the psp from the case in order to change the disc. Kind of stinks to do this, because I hate fingerprints, and I usually end up getting them all over the screen while changing the game, then I have to clean it, etc. Just a pain.

2. I have big hands, and while playing the psp, the lid sometimes eithere rests on my fingers, or pinches my fingers. The “feet” on the case also rub on my third fingers while holding the psp, and it makes for an uncomfortable playing experience.

It’s a good case for protecting the psp, but I’m sure for the money you can find something else that is better.

PSP 2000 Traveler Case
This case is awsome. It protects the PSP screen. It can hold up to two UMDs & two Memory Stick Pro Duos. You can play the PSP and still have it in the case. You can also change the position to watch a movie. It looks good and is portable. It is a strong case aswell. It looks good too. On the bottom of the case, it has two rubber cushions so it does not scratch the case or any surface the case is on. The only downfall is it gathers dust, and it gets hard to clean. Other then that, it is a very good case to use.

Satisfied
Good product, well built, and is holding up well after about 6 weeks of use. Some design issues, such as the plastic edges digging into your hands a little because of the way you need to hold the PSP but otherwise it does exactly what I wanted. One other issue is the reflective cover over the screen can sometimes make it difficult to see, but it is no worse than the actual screen on the PSP.

Good product.

My two big bits on the case:
Overall, I think this case tries to do a lot compared to the other cases I’ve seen on the market. So you really can’t fault some one for that effort. Given the features, I can see why this case is so thick. What I still can’t figure out is why Sony felt the need to include UMD and MS storage if the PSP is going to be locked down with the lens? There’s a UMD travelers case on the market already and furthermore most PSP owners have more than two UMD’s. Therefore, I don’t see the need for this. I can imagine removing this extra storage would slim down the case substantially.

The thick lens that goes over the screen is VERY thick…~1/8″. It looks like the lens you see on the store sample PSP. The benefits of this are that it keeps my fingers off the screen when I am frantically smashing the square button, and off the Home button should I press it accidentally. Secondly, the screen seems to magnify the image a bit. The image also seems somewhat sharper….can’t put my finger on it yet. The USB port is virtually inaccessible. There’s a hole cut out to access the port, but the hole is almost the same size as the port itself. Most USB plugs come with some form of casing and this is exactly what will prevent access to the port.

The Thicker Case makes the PSP much more comfortable to hold. The diminutive size of the PSP cramped my hands after hours of gaming. This also has the benefit of preventing accidentally rubbing up against the PSP power switch while gaming. On the other hand, with the case closed, turning the PSP off/on is almost impossible. The thicker case somewhat ineffectively attempts to guard the shoulder buttons against bumps with raised portion, but this also makes the buttons harder to reach. The shoulder buttons still protrude very slightly (~1/16″) when pressed down. The case has to be opened to access the USB port (that is, if you can get to it). The back of the case resembles the PSP1000 with two rubber grips attached, keeping it from sliding around on smooth surfaces. At the bottom of the case where the clasps locks the case close, there is a cable channel to allow the unusual skype headset (or TV plug) configuration / cable to run across against the unit. The case also has plastic extensions /guards that will provide some protection for the plug against minor bumps or potential cuts. Finally, the locking clasp relies on two small hooks to keep the case closed. The button to unlock the case is almost flush against the case to prevent accidental bumps releasing the hooks.

The rubber-like inlay seems soft enough to take some minor bumps….but I am not sure about a drop from the table. Given the thick inlay, when the case is closed with all the compartments full the UMD is pressed up against the thick lens, which I’m not sure is a good idea. This inlay seems to be made with the same material as the soft rubber grips I mentioned.

The loose Double Hinge does not help keep the PSP stay upright. The texture and material of the surface has to be just right for the rubber feet to grip, and hold the angle shown in the pics above. However, the hinge seems bulky enough to sustain extensive use.

UMD and Memory stick slots are inaccessible when the PSP is locked into the case with the lens.

Assemblage of the case seems to be accomplished with snap-on joints. This means all the parts and pieces of the case can be separated with some force. This allows customizability, but it also means the whole thing could come apart easier on a collision.