So my obsession with Sony’s hardware design is no secret, especially when it comes to the PSP. When I compare it to the handhelds released around that time, it just kinda…kicks butt.

I thought it might be nice to write up an article on both my experiences buying a cheap PSP from Japan (listed as “junk”…which to be fair in Japan has a totally different meaning!), and detailing how to do the same if you’re looking for reasonable quality and prices, in 2026.

In the end, mine arrived with an ancient jailbreak from 2009 already used. And since writing and posting this (my will is weak), I’ve already ordered another, in excellent condition and complete-in-box.

Anyway, if you want to read along with my adventure, read my tips on how to buy a cheap PSP in 2026, or just share in some PSP nostalgia, then as ever my article is here:

https://gardinerbryant.com/i-bought-a-junk-psp-from-japan-heres-how-it-went/

  • PerfectDark@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
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    2 days ago

    There were a few nice benefits though, over the (nicer) ergonomics of the 1000

    • 64MB RAM over the 32 in the 1000
    • Better battery life (apparently, though I never saw much of that)
    • The screens certainly got brighter on the 2000

    The best part is though that while they’re all such similar models, they all have their own quirks and pros (as well as cons), so there really is a PSP for everybody!