Nintendopretty much has the mainstream handheld gaming market cornered right now thanks to theNintendo Switchand now theSwitch 2. However, there was a hot minute there whenPlayStationlooked like it might have cracked the handheld code, and now it has teamed up with Good Smile to create a neat collectible that celebrates its first foray into the world of handhelds.
I am, of course, referring to thePlayStation Portable, or the PSP. The collectible has been created by, and was subsequently revealed by, Good Smile, best known for its Nendoroids, which turn iconic characters, many of which have been pulled from famous video games, into chibified versions of themselves.
Giving that sort of makeover to an inanimate object is a little tricky, which probably means Good Smile’s PSP might not technically be a Nendoroid. Details about the figure are scarce at the moment, with Good Smile simply noting its “coming soon”. We do know what they’re going to look like, though, and that the figure will be available in two color options - black or white.
The PSP is being turned into a cool collectible to celebrate PlayStation’s birthday
Which color will you choose this time?
There will actually be two products to choose from, both of which will be available in black or white. The larger models, which Good Smile has described as acrylic stands, are filled with symbols modeled after the icons you’d find on the PSP’s homescreen. The other, smaller PSP collectibles you can see pictured are matching keychain versions. They will still have pieces that rattle around inside, but those pieces are the symbols PlayStation has been synonymous with since the launch of its first console instead of the PSP homescreen icons.
The PSP stands and keychains have been created to celebrate PlayStation’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations. 2024 marked 30 years since the release of thePS1in Japan, but I guess its arrival spilled over into 1995 in other parts of the world. That means PlayStation can get away with marking the occasions across two years instead of just one.
At the end of 2024, it gave thePS5and all of its accessories grey PS1 makeovers to celebrate its birthday, and earlier this week, it revealedyou’ll have one more chance to get your hands on some of those celebratory items. The limited edition DualSense will be restocked in the US, while the grey console and PlayStation Portal will be available again in other regions.
