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Sony PSP accessories every gamer should have

The Sony PSP is a hardy handheld console. The failure rate of this nifty, little machine is amazingly low, making it one of the best investments for people who dig portable gaming.

But the console can be improved with the aid of some Sony PSP accessories. These Sony PSP accessories can lengthen the lifespan and extend the functionality of the Playstation Portable.

Below is a list of 5 Sony PSP accessories that are very much worth your hard earned cash:

1. LCD screen protector. Scratches and dead pixels... you wouldn't want these on your Sony PSP's gorgeous LCD screen. Hence, you will need an LCD screen protector, an acrylic plastic sticker that you can spread on the surface of your unit's LCD screen to prevent those nasty scratches and minimize the development of unsightly dead pixels. LCD screen protectors should be the primary Sony PSP accessories you should consider purchasing.

2. Sony PSP faceplate. Faceplates are often seen as decorative components that customize the look of a PSP unit to make it stand out from other handheld consoles. Faceplates, however, are not just aesthetic Sony PSP accessories. They will also protect the surface of your unit from breakage in case of falls and other similar accidents.

3. USB cable and/or a memory card reader. The Sony PSP is a multimedia monster. As such, you should expect to upload a lot of files to its internal memory or to the expanded storage provided by a memory card. To be able to upload such files, you will need a USB cable or a memory card reader. Both are quite cheap Sony PSP accessories which can be purchased for less than $10. Both, however, are essential Sony PSP accessories if you want to get the most out of your unit.

4. Microfiber cleaning cloth. Ask any piano black Sony PSP owner, and they'll be in unison when they tell you that the number one problem that plagues their units isn't about disc-reading errors or hardware malfunctions or networking issues. The Sony PSP excels in all those areas. The number one problem that plagues their units is the ease by which their surfaces retain thumb prints and the difficulty in removing them. This, of course, can be remedied by using a microfiber cleaning cloth which is specifically designed for such a purpose. Looking for Sony PSP accessories. This piece of cloth may look simple, but it is something very, very essential if your Sony PSP is painted piano black.

5. Headphones. Carrying a Sony PSP and an iPod or an iPhone? Too bulky for your pocket. Your Sony PSP, being the multimedia monster that it is, can serve as an MP3 player as well. Simply upload your favorite MP3 files to your Sony PSP via USB cable or via memory card, and voila, you're all set to go. Oh wait. Naturally, you'd want to make the enjoyment of your music selection a personal and intimate experience. This is the reason why headphones are one of the better selling Sony PSP accessories in the market today.