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To get the best from your Sony PSP console, there's a range of accessories you can buy, from battery chargers to a device which turns your PSP into a sat nav.Our guide to the main official accessories will help you decide which are worth buying for your PSP. They're all widely available.

Cables 

PSP AV Cable

AV cable

  • Approx price £13

The AV cable allows you to connect your PSP to your TV so you can view videos and photos.

However, you won't be able to view game content on your TV with this cable. For that, you'll need a component AV cable (below). 

 

PSP Component AV Cable

Component AV cable

  • Approx price £15

The component AV cable allows you to connect your PSP to your TV so you can view video, photo and game content on the big screen.

 

Peripherals 

PSP In Ear Headset with RC

In-ear headset with remote control

  • Approx price £25

The Sony PSP in-ear headset is designed to be compatible with the PSP 2000 and 3000.

It has a built-in microphone to make the most of the Skype call features of the PSP.

It can be used for online games with voice chat, such as SOCOM US Navy Seals Fire Team Bravo.

 

PSP Go!cam

Go!Cam

  • Approx price £35

The Go!cam turns your PSP into a digital camera and video camera. It sits on top of your PSP and hooks up to the mini USB connector.

With a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo inserted you can record around two hours of video footage, which you can play back on the PSP's screen.

It's handy for capturing those memorable moments without having to take a separate digital camera or camcorder out with you.

 

PSP Go!Explore

Go!Explore

  • Approx price £45 on its own or £90 with car mount and adaptor

The Go!Explore pack turns your PSP into a sat nav with a GPS receiver that plugs into the top of the console. 

It has points of interest, 2D and 3D city maps and the ability to save favourite trips. You can also choose the type of route you want, such as fastest or shortest.

You can also buy the Go!Explore with an additional car mount and adaptor.

 

Wrist strap

  • Approx price £4

A wrist strap will keep your PSP firmly attached to you while on the move, so if you do let go of it, it won’t go far.

 

Storage

PSP Memory stick Duo

Memory Stick Duo

  • Approx price £20 (8GB)

The PSP 3000 doesn't come with a memory card – something that is essential. 

You can get tiny 128MB cards all the way up to 16GB versions. 

The size of card you will require will depend on how much media content you intend to store on your PSP. 

If you want to store lots of videos and photos and download games, you'll need an 8GB card. If you only want to store game saves, a 1GB card should be fine.

 

PSP Car adapter

Batteries and charging

Car adapter

  • Approx price £10

This handy accessory allows you to charge your PSP from a car cigarette lighter.

It's great for keeping your PSP charged on long car journeys, or whenever you don't have a mains supply to hand and need some power.

 

PSP Battery charger

Battery charger

  • Approx price £20

Fast-charge your batteries outside of your PSP.

This is especially useful if you plan on taking more than one battery pack with you on longer journeys.

 

PSP Battery Pack (PSP-280)

Battery pack (PSP-280)

  • Approx price £20

Sony claims that the PSP-280 battery pack provides a 20% increased capacity over the standard battery pack, which lasts between four and six hours when gaming.

It's handy to have as a spare in case your battery starts to die while you're in the middle of a game.

Which? works for you