Sony's PSPgo

Measuring in at 5 x 0.6 x 2.7 inches (closed) the PSPgo is about half the size of the original PSP. To access the controls, the bottom section slides forward with with a smooth but firm mechanism that seems sturdy enough to resist clumsy gamer hands. It's small but comfortable, even for those of us with big hands, It's just wide enough for the index fingers to curl around the frame, and your thumbs fall into prime button-mashing position without feeling cramped. The face buttons are slightly thinner and more responsive, and the analog nub is recessed into the console's casing, resulting in much tighter control than with earlier PSPs. The 3.8-inch screen shares the same bright, gorgeous 480 x 272 pixel resolution of its year-old predecessor, the PSP 3000. The PSPgo also ekes out battery life comparable to the 3000: you get roughly four and a half hours each during extensive web-browsing, music-playing and gaming sessions. New features include Bluetooth support, so you can pair the PSPgo with accessories like headsets, enabling Skype calls or in-game voice chat. Busy gamers will appreciate the Pause Game function, which freezes your game in its current state so you can take a break. You can now also control your PSPgo with a PlayStation 3 controller, which is handy if you've connected your portable to a TV, or are the sort of person who carries a spare Dual Shock 3 controller in your backpack next to the MREs and the water purifier. The UMD disc has been scrapped in favor of digital distribution. That means you can pick up new music, movies, and games wherever you can find a Wi-Fi connection. You can also sync the handheld with a PlayStation 3 or Windows PC, but not with a Mac (oops sorry) or a Linux PC. For storage, you'll dump all of the games and media you download onto the PSPgo's 16GB internal flash drive. If you need more space, it supports Memory Stick Micro cards, up to 32GB.