When the PSP was first announced, it promised console-level gaming on the go — and it delivered. As Sony’s first entry into the handheld market, the PlayStation Portable carved out a unique space by offering titles that blurred the line between portable Slot6000 and full console experiences. Many of the best PSP games are still considered classics today.
One of the system’s greatest strengths was its wide genre coverage. From the stealth of Metal Gear Acid to the rhythm of DJ Max Portable, the PSP proved that handheld gaming could be just as varied and deep as any console library. These weren’t just stripped-down versions; many were full, original experiences built from the ground up for the handheld.
The PSP also offered multimedia functionality — music, movies, internet — making it more than just a game system. Still, it was the games that left a lasting legacy. Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Persona 2, and Jeanne d’Arc are still praised as some of the best tactical and RPG experiences, even when compared to modern standards.
As retro gaming grows in popularity, more players are recognizing the PSP’s influence on both PlayStation history and handheld gaming as a whole. For those exploring the roots of the best games in Sony’s ecosystem, the PSP offers a surprising and satisfying look back at what made PlayStation great — even in your pocket.