So today’s article I wrote is just me plodding along wondering out loud why the Sony PSP has become so popular again all of a sudden.

I mean, clearly “so popular” is an exaggeration in the grand scheme of things, these are no-doubt extremely small numbers compared to other handhelds available. Scrolling social media really has shown a lot of them on feeds for me in 2026.

If you’re interested in why I think they’re showing up more lately, then read on with my article. I go through a reason in each ‘section’, but If you’ve got your own ideas, I’d love to hear them below here. Oh and if you’re thinking:

“hey there’s no in-depth investigative journalism here, it just looks like they wanted an excuse to write about the PSP!!!”

…you’d be right. I’ve been obsessed with them lately. This is my 4th PSP article in a very short time. I do so love them!

Anyway, if you want to see some old PSP TV ads, some nostalgia, and want to chat about PSPs (plz do), then here’s the link:

https://gardinerbryant.com/psp-in-2026/

  • Fizz@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    1 month ago

    PSP is such a cool console but had the worst lineup of games.

  • Scotty_Trees@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    EVERYONE is getting one? Bruh, that is simply not the case, don’t make stuff up just to sensationalize for clicks and engagement just because your TikTok algorithm started showing you more PSP stuff. You’re literally just spreading your TikTok garbage over to here now trying to “make fetch happen.” Be better man, you’re doing their work for nothing. For real.

  • brucethemoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I felt weird/guilty using mine in public, like staring down at a little rectangle was unsocial or bad for you or something…

    Turns out, it’s more like digital detox! It would be cool these days.

    Ugh, where is it!? I know I still have mine.

    • grueling_spool@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Staring at a little screen that brings you entertainment & joy: 😡

      Staring at a little screen that fills you with anger, dread, and despair: 🤩