Nyko Charger Grip for Sony PSP - 85020 PSP Accessory Reviews

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great item, 23 Jul 2008

Great item makes the PSP way more comfortable to handle. It even works well with the PSP-1000. The only gripe is that mine had a bit defective battery pack where I have push and shake the power adapter into the slot to make it charge.

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A great little bonus but not all that great., 7 Sep 2007

When I bought my PSP several months ago, I was browsing the accessories and noticed this little gadget. Upon reading the back of the packaging, I noticed that it adds a few additional hours of gameplay before you have to recharge the battery. So I went ahead and bought it and I was a tad bit surprised it didn't work as well as I thought it would.

One of the reasons why I bought a PSP in the first place is because I travel quite a few times a year and I wanted something to get me through my 3 hour plane rides. With the ability to watch movies, I thought the PSP was perfect. But I knew that I would be playing games while waiting to board my plane or on the car ride to the airport and I didn't want the battery to die on me. So I thought, yes, the charger grip is exactly what I need. I tested it a few weeks before my next plane trip and although it did provide a couple more hours of gameplay (like 2 or 3 hours), it didn't provide the 7 hours that the Amazon description states. Not a huge deal since I don't need it to last 7 hours but it is necessary to point it out.

Second, it's quite easy to charge the grip. All you do is plug the adapter directly into the charger grip and then plug the charger grip into your PSP. Simple enough.

Third, although I like the grips for certain games, they get in the way for other games. And you have to remove the entire thing from your PSP in order to change games. Removing the charger grip is another issue.

I have scratched my PSP a couple of times in an attempt to remove the charger grips from it. There's a certain way to do it and that certain way is certainly not easy. So either I put a game in that I can play for hours on end, or I don't use the charger grip at all.

Although it may seem that there are more negatives than positives, I still recommend this product. Considering that I really only needed it to add a couple of additional hours of gameplay, it works for what I need it for. For that reason, I can put the negatives on a backburner.

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I got one just like with but without the extra battery charger option., 7 Sep 2007

I got a model that looks just like this but made by a different company I believe. It doesn't have the battery built into it. Although I really haven't had the chance to play with mine yet but it does feel comfortable in you hand. Mind you I am a 6'3" man. Mine also works with my Logitech Visor so that is a bonus. Overall I am satisfied so far with this product. I will write back if I change my mind on that.

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Great product - sort of., 18 Jun 2007

The grips work great. They make gaming with the PSP very comfortable for adult-sized hands. The battery simply doesn't work or I'd give this a 5-star rating.

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Pretty cool product, 10 Jun 2007

I bought this because holding the PSP for hours caused some hand cramping. I really like this product and the extra battery life is a big plus. My only complaints are the face plates won't work with these unless you use a dremel to notch tabs in the removable faceplate (not the PSP). That complaint is for the faceplate though and not this product. My other complaint is that the tabs that hold the PSP to it are a bit bulky, obtrusive and easy to break. Also, it does not help in portability but it has a battery in it so what can you ask for? For what it is and what it costs, it's worth it. Adds to the comfortability factor and extra battery are the true shining points to this product. Buy it. But look around because it's cheaper elsewhere.

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the handle grips, 8 Jun 2007

it was great while it lasted. im in the military. portability isnt much of an issue, i shoved system and handles into my cargo pocket. the handles only lasted a couple months. i bought em in mid april. Mid june something shorted on them. the handles started smoking and the support bars on the back melted the plastic. i do recommend the handles. and like someone else said, those pieces that hold the system on. the dont bend they break. ive been sittin for last month on 3 of those arms. NYKO should of made them either spring enforced so as to bend.

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Big persons PSP life savor, 20 Mar 2007

To be honest I didn't like the PSP when I first got it. All it was good for is MP3's since I am six five and have huge monkey hands. Playing a game was impossible, since my hands would cramp and hurt after 10 minutes playing the darn thing. However when I heard of this product I picked it up, (since it was cheap) and figured I'd give it a try. To my delight I found that the PSP charger grip made the PSP more comfortable and didn't make my hands cramp. Sure the PSP is less portable, by in my case it saved my PSP from the pages of ebay. It feels a bit flimsy when you are playing, but it hasn't failed me yet. The extra five hours of play is a huge bonus too. All in all, if you are a large person, I highly recommend this product, it basically turns the uncomfortable PSP into an extremely comfortable PS2 controller.

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Great, 30 Dec 2005

This add on is pretty nice. I have yet to discover how long the add on battery actually lasts, but I'm sure I will soon. The only bad thing about the thing is how the grips will move a little if you try to, making it feel like your PSP is less secure, though, it pretty much is. That's what the other reviewers have been refering to as "flimsy". If you want an add on battery, I would definately get this, or the power brick.

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PSP Charger Grip, 29 Dec 2005

It's a must have. The PSP should almost have been made with it.

I know a lot of you will be thinking "But if I get this, how can it still be called a Potable Playstation?"

Well, yes it will be less portable, but it's still worth it.

My game play has actually improved.

Your hands don't cramp up as much.

It's actually feels a lot like the PS2 controller. Even when it's attached, it will feel almost the same. The handles are thicker than the PS2 controller but it still feels great in your hands.

It has a rechargeable external battery in the handle. Extra battery life, yay.

You really won't need the strap anymore. You can leave it on with no problems. I used mine to hold on to when playing a game. I don't need it anymore.

You can slide it open and closed, but the arms that hold the PSP in is what obstructs its portability. It should have been made with arms that you can fold in. Then you could put in in your pocket.

It doesn't feel very sturdy but it won't break if you "get into" your games. It will last for some time.

It does block a lot of the headphone tips. If you have headphone with a head that doesn't look like a "L", it won't fit.

It's very easy to put in but a little tricky to take out. Here's a tip: To take out your PSP, take your 2 index finger and push the back of the PSP. At the same time, carefully lift the 2 arms with your thumb. It will pop out with no problem. I have to mention again that the arms DO NOT bend, so be careful.

In order to change disks, you have to take it off. Yes, it's a bit of a pain but it worth it.

It will take some time to get used to. You will kind of have to learn the controller again but it will only take a half an hour or so to get right back where you were. But it will make a world of difference in your game play. Game are just easier to play with it.

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