Genuine Leather Case for PSP

I got this case for my PSP because I wanted something different from most of the PSP cases you see, not to mention that it's dirt cheap. Some thoughts and observations:

- This may be a dealbreaker for some: On the top flap of the case, it says "P.SP", with the period in there. I knew this beforehand based on pictures from another site, but I thought I should mention it here. It's not really all that noticeable, especially from a distance, but if you're looking to show off your leather case up close, seeing "P.SP" is kind of ugly. Didn't really matter for me.

- This is not a soft case. The front and back panels and the flap are all rigid. They seem to be reinforced with cardboard or something similar. The inside is soft but not really all that padded. It should protect against minor knocks and stuff, but I'm not sure how much faith I would put into it for big drops. The rigid sides make for a snug fit... Getting the PSP in is easy since you just slide it in, but getting it out can be somewhat annoying. I usually just turn it upside down to let it slide out. Not too bad really.

- The leather's not really high quality, but it still feels nice and does not cost very much at all.

- The magnetic clasp works well. I have not had any problems with it so far. It attaches easily and is not easily detached by accident.

- When your PSP is inside the case, the case will not form a perfect rectangle, which is kind of what I was expecting. It will bulge slightly at the top, with the top flap going up at a slight angle. I thought at first this was because of the Joytron Skin Case that I had on my PSP-2000, so I took it off and tried again but I still got the same results. That being said, a PSP with the Joytron Skin Case on will still fit inside this case.

- The only storage space on this case is on the underside of the flap, which has two mesh "pockets" that are basically meant for holding UMDs. I found that these pockets can accommodate UMDs or spare batteries and still close completely, although it will bulge a bit more. When items are in these mesh pockets, the mesh presses against the panel underneath the flap, leaving a mesh impression on it.

This case won't be ideal for everyone, but it works well and looks reasonably nice, especially for the price.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when ordering this seeing no other reviews for it on Amazon (this is the first). That said, I'm pretty pleased with this PSP case. Due to the dearth of information on the page, here's the rundown:

1. This case fits both PSP (PSP-1000) and PSP Slim (PSP-2000). I have both and they both fit. It was designed this way.
2. This case has two pockets (mesh type) for two UMDs.
3. This case is padded, but I wouldn't trust it to protect from a high drop.
3. It is leather and is very reminiscent of a pocketbook or checkbook cover (the leather ones).
4. Has a pocketbook-like magnetic clip that keeps it securely shut. It doesn't matter which size PSP you put in it.
5. It has a rather cheaply made lanyard with clip to attach to the case itself (not the PSP), but this could be easily replaced. The material seems to be rough nylon and appears to be somewhat frail. I'll probably remove it.
6. The interior is soft cloth that shouldn't scratch or damage the screen or surface of the PSP.

For the price alone, this case should be considered. I've looked at a lot of other cases before and never seen one quite like this. If you're looking for a nice leather case for your PSP, either the original or the slim design, that will keep it a little anonymous and provide some padding and storage, then this is an excellent choice.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this case is more rigid than I was expecting. Both the front and the back are stiffened to protect your PSP. I wasn't too crazy about the magnetic "button" that closes it, but it hasn't been a problem yet. One concern is that the PSP fits very tightly into the case, enough that I unknowingly switched my unit on a couple times (not a happy surprise). I'd assume this will stop happening as the leather wears in, so I'm not overly upset about this. The only other thing I'd call attention to is the fact that there is NO additional storage, I knew this and was okay with it, but thought I should mention it here as a reminder to those shopping for a case. All in all I gave it four stars because it is "elegant" and does what it's supposed to; protects your PSP and takes up as little space as possible doing it. I'd recommend it!