Logitech is most widely known and present in stores for their assortment of keyboards, joysticks and mice. Over the years they've also been moving into the area of gaming accessories. Rather than release inexpensive products to cash in on the buzz behind the PSP, the company has designed a new line of PSP accessories. In this review, we'll be taking a look at the new Logitech PlayGear Pocket Case, priced at $20 USD.
Construction
Logitech Playgear Pocket Case - Propped
Logitech Playgear Pocket Case - Top
Logitech Playgear Pocket Case - Side
Logitech's Playgear Pocket Case is made of a "virtually indestructible" polycarbonate. This case is strictly for holding your PSP as there are no slots for holding UMD's or anything else. The outside case is clear and the inside is black, giving a sleek and stylish look that matches the PSP very well. Rather than covering the PSP entirely in the hard case material, Logitech chose to provide 4 gaps in each corner, allowing you to access the headphone port, power port and both shoulder buttons, even when the case is closed. Finally, you can flip the top portion of the case back at a 45 degree angle which will prop up the PSP inside.
In Use
We're new to Logitech accessories but found this case to be a great value. Not only do you get an incredibly strong case that protechs your PSP, the case can also do double duty as a prop. Using the case in this way is like having your own mini-theater, allowing you to watch movies or have it playing music with the screen off. The lock mechanism to open the case is part of the case, so it is very durable and tight, ensuring that your PSP doesn't escape by accident.
Thoughts
The fit inside is incredibly snug and the case feels absolutely sturdy. The ability to use the headphone port and power port are great touches. What we liked best is the way in which the top part of the case flips back to act as a prop for the PSP. This will allow you to not only protect your investment, but also to watch movies, and you can even play games while in this position, giving your hands a break. The snug fit coupled with the sturdy surface gives us the peace of mind to throw it in a backpack or even sustain mild drops. An incredible value for $20, we urge you to get this case if you need to protect your PSP.
thanx for the review... i needed an opinion on it so now i know i'm definatly going to get this case... do you know if it's going to be released tomorrow or at a later date?
captain, a couple questions:
1) with such a snug fit, is it difficult to get the psp out of the case in order to play games?
2) with the holes, did you feel that an inordinate amount of dust/junk found its way into the case?
whatitis, thanks for the clarification on the 'carabiner'.
Getting the PSP out isn't difficult at all, you can just turn the case over a little bit and it slides out naturally. And with the holes, I haven't seen much junk or dust yet, but then I've only had the case for a little bit. Even if dust does find its way, it'll be less than what you'd get without a case, and let's face it, the PSP is a dust magnet anyway. I'll see if I notice any extraneous dust accumulation in the coming days.
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