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Owned by 8 users
75
The hard case is exactly as it sounds, a hard case. That being said, don't expect to use this and stick it in your pocket, as it is extremely large. I only use this for travel uses when the PSP will be banged around. It's great for putting in luggage or a backpack. The PSP fits in perfectly and does not move AT ALL while it is inside. The inside also has a place for 2 UMDs to be held, but I don't like using them because it is somewhat hard to put them in and get them out, and I'm afraid of pulling the UMD apart. In terms of protection, it would take A LOT to break the case. As I said I use this for traveling when I know there is a chance of something being put on top of it.
The UMD cases are fairly simple cases meant to be used for everyday use in your pocket. They offer protection from just about everything besides weight. They are lightweight and very thin.
The headphones are alright. If you're looking for headphones to occasionally use then I would get them, as they are of better quality than the standard PSP headphones. But they are by no means high quality earbuds.
Overall, if you can get a good deal for this package, and actually have use for all of it, then go for it. Just don't get it for only 1 thing as they are all of medium quality.
80
I really like the case. To keep this in perspective, I also have the Playgear case that most people prefer. I think many like the insert thing, which is cool.
However, I find myself coming back to the the Mad Catz case and here is why. I've found that most hard cases leave the shoulder buttons and ports for charging, headphones, etc. exposed (for easy access). This is fine for many people, but I travel a great deal and I don't like this "stuff" exposed.
When I travel, my PSP "rides" in a rolling laptop backpack where it does get bumped around a little bit. The Mad Catz case COMPLETELY encloses your PSP, no exposed shoulder buttons or ports. My PSP is safe and secure.
I have traveled thousands of miles on a dozen flights and my PSP is pristine.
As to the case's construction. Yes, it is plastic, but, no better or worse than the plastic used in the construction of the Playgear and it has yet to develop scratches (so it seems "tough" . Yes, the release latch was stiff when the case was new, but, now that I have been using it for awhile, it works just fine.
The headphones are a throw-in, as was noted in the previous review, they stink.
Screen protectors, I use them. I don't have personal experience with the Hori's, but based on the descriptions I have read, they seem very similar. These screen protectors are fine. When I have used all the Mad Catz protectors, I'll check-out the Hori's but these are fine.
The UMD cases are servicable for a single disk storage system. These cases are no better or worse than any of the other single UMD storage solutions that exist, but I'll keep looking for a multiple UMD storage solution.
Overall, this kit is about the case and screen protectors. If you are looking for a case that COMPLETELY encloses your PSP, this is worth a look. The screen protectors are a bonus.
From a value perspective:
Playgear case.........$20.00
4 Hori protectors.....$20.00 ($5.00 each)
TOTAL.................$40.00
Mad Catz Kit..........$20.00 (headphone and UMD cases a bonus!?)
Just my humble opinion.
50
I had this package for a day, and sold it right away.
• Case is just a plastic box with really troublesome switch (hard to open), although it firmly holds PSP. It's black, so every scratch is easily visible.
• I never used the screen protectors because I have a Hori. But there are 4 of them and a plastic pad for easy application.
• The earbuds are rather cheap, with a winding case. You have to switch open a piece of plastic on the top and by turning you wind-up the cable.
• 6 UMD cases - this is the brightest point of the whole package. Every single is opened, so you don't have to worry about scratching the UMDs. But on the other hand - I already have Altoids. 
This whole kit cost me 19.99$ - not much for 12 pieces, so don't expect high quality. Instead, try searching for single accessories, and better ones.
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