PSP Theater Experience

by Nyko

Product Features

• Theater-like experience for the PSP with 2 high-fidelity speakers
• Stylish, black, brushed aluminum case with form-fitted neoprene lining
• Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery adds 7 hours of playtime to the PSP
• Dual headphone jacks; audio line in port; AC and stereo cables
• Angled system stand for ideal viewing

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00095KWAE
• Product Dimensions: 15 x 6.2 x 2 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 15, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,926 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #9 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Hardware > Speakers

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Theater Experience for PSP is a one-of-a-kind case for the PSP. The black, brushed aluminum case features two hi-fi stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery, and an angled stand for the PSP. The high-fidelity stereo speakers provide sound that is crisp, clean, and balanced. The built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery adds seven hours of additional battery life for marathon movie and gaming sessions. The Theater Experience will even recharge your PSP two to three times before needing to be recharged itself. The angled system stand provides an ideal viewing angle for watching movies on the PSP. All of this plus dual headphone jacks, an audio line in port, and a power extension cord for using the PSP outside the case are included in the sleek and stylish Theater Experience for PSP.

Features:

• Adds seven hours of playtime to the PSP
• High-fidelity speakers deliver full, rich sound
• The case acts as an external power source to recharge the PSP without being plugged into an outlet
• Dual headphone jacks
• Form-fitted neoprene lining
• Stylish aluminum case
• System stand angles PSP for ideal viewing
• Included AC and stereo cables allow you to play, charge, or listen to the PSP outside of the case
• Uses PSP AC adaptor

Product Description

The PSP Theater Experience has all the accessories required to get as much out of your PSP as you would from a home entertainment center. It features an aluminum charger case that keep your PSP secure while keeping its battery at full strength -- the built-in Lithium-Ion battery adds up to 5 hours extra play time. It also comes with two portable, high-fidelity speaker for better, far-reaching audio when playing your favorite movie and TV show cips. The system stand lets you operate your PSP without holding it. Adjustable Fit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An up-to-date, thoroughly tested review, July 25, 2006

By 

M. Larsen "diamond" (Vernon Hills, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PSP Theater Experience (Video Game)

I was wary after reading some of the reviews on Amazon, but I went ahead with the Nyko product and was extremely pleased with the results. I read about the "humming" problem and determined the cause. The humming problem is not really a problem with the unit. If the amp is off, there is no humming. If you turn it on while the PSP is putting out audio, it does not hum. However, if the PSP is running and not putting out any audio and the amp is on, there is some electronic static that gets sent from the PSP to the speakers which creates a resonating humming sound (that is not very loud at all). The easy way to solve this is to simply switch off the amp when the PSP is not outputting any audio.

I tried plugging in a pair of Sony laptop powered speakers into the PSP and experienced the same humming, so this seems to be a function of the PSP and NOT the Nyko product.

So functionally, there is no humming problem. If you are doing non-audio-related tasks, then just turn off the amp (which you should do anyway to save batter life).

Now on to the rest of the review:

I primarily use the PSP as a portable media system to watch movies and TV. This product couldn't be better suited to that use. This unit solves many of the PSP's issues, including giving it a great stand for easy viewing, increasing its battery life significantly, expanding the headset jacks to two, and amplifying the audio enough so that it can be easily heard in a room. The case is also shaped so that it very easy to pack in a suitcase or laptop case.

As for drawbacks, the power the switch is a little hard to flip while the PSP is mounted (but not impossible by any means) and the top of the case needs to stay in the fully opened position to not partially block the screen, but these are very, very minor issues.

Overall, I fell like I got a lot for my money out of this product, and I couldn't be happier with it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wondering what everyone's complaining about..., March 14, 2006

By 

C. Lachance "US Military" (AZ) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PSP Theater Experience (Video Game)

I don't normally write reviews for stuff on here.

After all the complaints that this had, I was VERY hesitant to drop 75 bucks to get it. Am I glad I did.

To start off--the case rocks. I pulled this thing out at work to listen to music and people stopped to see the new stereo. It doesn't allow for any other storage, and it IS very big (weighs about 2 pounds) but it just looks real cool.

At it's highest setting I could clearly hear a movie on the other side of my house. With the included cord I attached it to play games and they sounded clear as day. No buzzing, no audible issues whatsoever.

The only real issue I have is that it's hard to get to the power button, pretty much requiring you to detach it to turn it off.

If you're looking for speakers to watch movies or listen to music--get this with confidence. For games, it still sounds cool--but it kind of defeats the "portable" point by being so large.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bad Sound, October 16, 2005

By 

Louisa Paula Santos "bugsy" (Bermuda) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PSP Theater Experience (Video Game)

When i opened the box i thought i was in for a great surprise until i turned it on, the speakers are alway giving a constant humming noise that the only way to drown it out is to put it on full volume. other then that it's pretty cool and it gives alot of battery life n protects and supports the psp very well.