PSPgo Cradle

by Sony

Product Features

• Compatible with PSP Go

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: B002EQE58Q
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 1, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,404 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #7 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Hardware > Batteries & Chargers > Chargers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Dock your PSP go system to charge it, sync contents with your PC or use video-out to view on a big screen

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Edition to the PSPgo, October 11, 2009

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S. Osati "illegalprelude" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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I must first disclose that I love docks. I bought a 3rd party one for my PSP-1000 and I have one for my Cybershot and for my iPhone etc. It just makes it nice to set your system on something, not just a cable to dingle around.

First thing to then keep in mind is that this is just the dock. No cables come with it. You have to use the ones with your system.

So what can this puppy do? Simple thing is to just have an area to charge your PSPgo on. Set it down and walla, it charges. But, if you want a little more, you can then directly hookup the PSP USB cable to it as well so when you set it down, not only does it charge but can auto sync with the Sony Media Manager software. So now on the dock, I can charge and sync new content over to my system. Also, if you purchase the proper cable, the dock acts as a video out so you can then set your system up on the dock and plug it to your receiver or TV.

Sleek and functional is all I have to say.

Only con I would have to say is that it uses up the USB and power cable that you own so when you wanna go, you either have to take your cables apart or purchase a second pair which is what I did.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Know what you're getting!, October 19, 2010

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Alex Malinovich (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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It's important to make one thing very clear here. The contents of the box are as follows: a PSPgo Cradle. That's it. Nothing else. No cables, no power adapter, nothing. Just the cradle. If you just want an easy way to charge your PSP, this will work just fine.

On the other hand, if you're wanting to use this as a way to play your PSP at home on your TV, you need to be aware of a few things:

1. You will need a video-out cable to connect the cradle to your TV. I use the PSPgo Component AV Cable and it works great.
2. If you only have the charging cable that came with your PSPGo, you CAN NOT charge your PSPGo while you have it connected to your TV. There is only a single port on the back for the new PSPGo-style plug, so you can plug in your AV cables OR your power cable, but not both.
3. If you want to charge the system while you're playing, you'll need to have a 5V power adapter for the classic PSP. This can plug into the round port on the cradle while you have the AV cables plugged into the new-style port. The power adapter you'll want is something like Sony PSP Power Outlet AC Adapter Charger.

Once you have all 3 pieces, the power adapter, the AV cable, and the cradle, you'll be able to sit back and enjoy having another console in your living room.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's only one real reason to own this, October 18, 2009

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M. Kaplan (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PSPgo Cradle (Accessory)

For $30, the PSP Go cradle accomplishes much of the same work done by simply using the USB/AC cable provided with the system: It syncs and charges your PSP system. It's sturdy, functional, and pretty much a no-frills piece of equipment.

So why buy it?

Well, from what I can tell, there's really only one reason, and it's the reason I purchased it: It charges and holds up your system while you use a PS3 controller to play the Go. In other words, you can now use the PSP Go with its battery-draining Bluetooth functionality AND fully see the system while the system is in the closed position... all while still using a PS3 wireless controller to watch movies, listen to music, and play all your PSP software.

At $30, it's a bit overpriced, and I wish there was a way to listen to headphones while using it, but it definitely accomplishes what it sets out to do, providing a convenient way to charge, sync, and play PSP games using the PS3 controller.