PC Mag: Music, Movie playback 'disappointing'

Paul Sinclair • Mar 17, 2005 • Comments ()

PC Magazine's Matthew Sarrel echoes what many reviewers are saying about the PSP — its gaming is spectacular, but its multimedia capabilities lack. "Those in the target demographic have eagerly awaited its arrival. And even people other than 15-to-25-year-old males...

PC Magazine's Matthew Sarrel echoes what many reviewers are saying about the PSP — its gaming is spectacular, but its multimedia capabilities lack.

"Those in the target demographic have eagerly awaited its arrival. And even people other than 15-to-25-year-old males may have more than a passing interest in one of the year's most anticipated pieces of gadgetry: the Sony PSP. Originally conceived as the PlayStation Portable (and now simply called the PSP), the slick, gorgeous device succeeds spectacularly as a portable gaming console. If you view its music and video-playback capabilities as bonus features, you'll be thrilled; if you were hoping it would be best-in-class at all its endeavors, you'll be slightly disappointed."