PSP Pouch and Wrist Strap

by Sony

• PSP Pouch and Wrist Strap Cover Case

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007V46IE
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 2 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,918 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #67 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Accessories > Cases & Storage
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Sony PSP-170 PSP Pouch With Wrist Strap The new PSP-170 clamshell-styled open & shut case is the perfect pouch for your SONY PSP. And it comes with a detachable wrist strap, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Great for storing your PSP memory stick, cleaning cloth, and other accessories. So small it fits easily in your hand or inside your luggage. Protect your PlayStation Portable whenever you travel with this convenient carrying pouch and wrist strap.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 89 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect October 3, 2005

By Reaperducer

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

This is exactly what I was looking for. Ignore the other reviews. They look like they were posted by children who don't know what they're talking about. I bought my PSP in Japan almost a year ago in the standard value pack so it came with one of these pouches. My wife got hers from China, and it came with a game instead of a pouch, so we hunted high and low in the U.S. for a store that carried the pouch and none did because they all wrongly assume that everyone in the world bought theirs in the U.S. and got a pouch.

The reviewer who complained that the pouch doesn't "secure" the PSP doens't know what he's talking about. It's not supposed to secure the machine, it's just supposed to protect it. The inside is nice and soft and does a great job of keeping the screen clean. A number of people where I work have PSPs and shelled out big bucks for huge, bulky hard plastic screen protectors. But whenever I bring my machine to work they still always comment on how clean and perfect my screen looks compared to theirs even though I use my PSP daily, it's six months older than theirs, and I only use the Sony pouch.

And I don't know what that guy was talking about who thought the case might prevent overheating. No case will do that, and why should it? The PSP doesn't overheat. This isn't some souped-up homebrew PC clone. It's a handheld game machine. That's like saying that the folders I keep my magazines in don't do a very good job of keeping them from overheating. It makes no sense.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for psp slim October 30, 2007

By M. Zelus

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought a psp slim and this was the only case that fit it. Its really nice for carrying arround in your pocket and gives enough security for just carrying it around. hopefully someone like logitech makes a new case for the slim, but for now this one is great.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for someone who doesnt like protective filters for their screens March 8, 2008

By M. B Cole

Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I love this pouch. I dont care for the big bulky cases such as the Sony or Logitech cases. I actually got a slim case for mine (check my other reviews since it wont let me insert the product link), and it fits perfectly inside this case. It leaves room for the strap that also comes with it to be hooked to the PSP. I dont actually use it since I think it's a little fruity. The pouch is soft and padded. If you just want to keep your screen from getting scratched up without having to worry about screen covers, this is perfect for you.

If you are afraid that you might bump hard into something with your screen or something might fall on your screen..then this might not be for you. Yes it's padded, but it's not THAT padded. It's still succeptible to damage if hit hard. Also it's not 100% safe from flying out of the pouch. There is no little strap to button or zipper to zip to keep it in. It does stay in pretty darn well though as long as you don't go spinnin the thing around like its the Gravitron at the carnival.

Also the only gripe I really have for it is that I dont think the price is right for this. I think it's a TAD bit much. I think it should be more around 10 dollars or even 12. Not 15 bucks. At least it's cheaper than 20 dollars now though.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Pouch March 1, 2007

By T. Li

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I choose a soft pouch over the hard cases for two reasons, bulk, and to have something to wipe the screen with. It makes good on both of these and it is an effective case for protection against scratches and minor drops. The wrist strap is a good and a bad, its white, flashy, and attracts attention. It's also WAY too big, bigger than your PSP, who wants to swing around their PSP? It also can get in the way easily. But most importantly, it can prevents falls.

I don't see why it says how 'fun' this pouch is in the star ranking. The pouch itself is not fun, sorry.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good case November 24, 2006

By sysgen

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Simple case , nothing fancy. It's a padded sleeve from which you can effortlessly extract the PSP. It really doesn't add any bulk to the unit. I put it in my coat packet and it really doesn't add any bulk. The strap is very secure and will not break. When using my PSP I always wrap the strap around my wrists to prevent dropping it. The strap is very important so do not dimiss it as just a tacked on addon. IMO there is no point to a good case without a good strap.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the careful PSP owner March 10, 2008

By S. Narinesingh

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

For some reason, I was under the impression that the pouch had a zipper to secure the PSP when in the pouch.

NB: There is no zipper.

The PSP fits snugly into the pouch and it's up to you to make sure that you don't carry it open-end-down and end up turning your PSP into a brick. I have tried holding it as such and my slim PSP doesn't slide out, so you'll probably not have to worry about it slipping out if you own a fat one.

I have a silver pouch from Japan, so I'm assuming that the only difference with the one sold from Amazon is the colour. The wrist strap hangs out of the pouch when the PSP is secured. The strap is a tad long and I found it to be not very useful as I wouldn't want my PSP swinging from my wrist, or any other extremity for that matter.

The material is very soft and does not scratch the screen. It sort of doubles as something to wipe the screen (I squeeze the pouch a little bit on removal and insertion of the PSP to give the screen a nice, soft wipe before and after use).

I found that if you are charging the PSP, you can insert the wrist strap end into the pouch and have the power cable end on the outside. Storage and charging in one!
AMAZING!!