Digital Innovations GameDr Glare Shield for Sony PSP

by GameDr

Product Features

• Reduces screen glare
• Fits easily onto your PSP
• Advanced Pop-Up function
• Also serves as a scratch protector

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BU8YD4
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 4 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,014 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #95 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Hardware > Cases & Protectors

Product Description

Reduce glare when playing games or watching movies! This GameDr attaches to your PlayStation Portable and helps minimize glare coming from the sun or brightly lit rooms! The GameDR features an advance Pop-Up function that enables you to use the glare shield when needed. When you're finished, simply press down the shield and the GameDR also serves as a screen protector! Buy one today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised...with a slight catch!, December 1, 2010

By 

Jennifer Lewis - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Digital Innovations GameDr Glare Shield for Sony PSP (Video Game)

BLUF...

If you're looking for a protective case...this isn't what you are looking for.

If you're looking for a glare shield that works and are aware that without an extra layer of protection you will end up with a $200 paperweight...well then enjoy the purchase.

So much promise...

I bought this on my wife's shared account thinking it would solve my travel issues with using the PSP in vehicles. And for the most part it did...

The Glare Shield may look goofy but it sure does work at cutting glare! It covers most angles and allows you to see the game or movie even while outside in daylight. That in and of itself is a great deal. The price was right as I paid about $6 when totalled with shipping. That's all that needs to be said on that.

Now on to the one MAJOR drawback. It completely scratched my screen up! I use a soft shelled case with my PSP so there's not much room for movement. The design that's used for cutting glare, also "cuts" into the screen. The top flap sits right against the screen at the top and rubs the screen. I have about 15 "rub mark" type scratches that will not come out. Since realizing this, I have used a small cloth like the one that came with my Ray Bans and lay that in between the glare shield and the screen. It works but it seems to me like they could have affixed some felt or something to that area and that would have kept my PSP from being ruined.

If I had known this going into the purchase I would be fine but because of the fact that my PSP is ruined, I can't recommend it to anyone. To remove any thoughts of careless or improper handling, I am a 34 yr old Air Force MSgt with more than 16 years of active duty service. I made a living as a crew chief on F-16's and know how to handle equipment. I am very responsible and careful with my gear. My PSP was scratch free until now as it was always put back in it's case after use.

Note that this is not a knock on the seller as I had no issues with them...actually gave them great feedback as they got it to me quick. Just a poor product.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars glare guard is real nice, January 29, 2006

By 

Don Foxx - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Digital Innovations GameDr Glare Shield for Sony PSP (Video Game)

the glare guard is nice it screws inti the 2 holes in the back . After you put it on it seems a little akwark at first after you open it there are 2 little side sheilds the filp down and rest on the edge of the screen and does block alot of the light out .these side pieces are on metal hindges and the flod down every time you open the guard . it is a little flimesy but overall good quality

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says, July 28, 2011

By 

Jack Double (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Digital Innovations GameDr Glare Shield for Sony PSP (Video Game)

First off its really cool how the springs on it open automatically when you unfold it. I have a PSP 3000 and once you screw it onto the top it fits nicely. I did notice the left and right side of the glare guard sit on the screen to I would definitely recommend a screen protecter before you get this to keep it from getting scratched up. The shield does prevent most of the glare when playing outside but I found I still could not play games that were not well lit in game, so dungeon crawler type games were out. It does exactly what it claims but some games were just not meant to be played outside. I never bothered testing it inside because it not needed for that.