by João Diniz Sanches

Whether you're toying with the idea of Sony's handheld wonder, or you've already made the plunge into the world of sleek gadgetry, the PSP section of Pocket Gamer has plenty to show you. By the time you've had a look around, you'll be as convinced as we are that the PSP is a great gaming platform.

Most importantly, our news and reviews sections will keep you informed with everything that's happening in the PSP world. Whether you're after the details about firmware upgrades or your favourite games series, or if you want to find out which games are worth splashing out on, we're here to tell you exactly what you need to know.

We've also got plenty of ways to teach your PSP as many new tricks as possible. The versatile console can do a lot, so make sure you look at our How To section for tutorials on everything from getting 'homebrew' programs running on it, right down to reading comics and listening to podcasts.

The style and charm of the PSP (particularly the redesigned Slim & Lite (PSP 2000) and PSP 3000 models) is an added bonus alongside a great line-up of games – if you want to tell us what you use your PSP for the most, or just chat about your favourite games, sign up to our forums and chat with other Sony gamers in our dedicated PSP subforum. You can also comment on our articles there, too, and let us know what you think about the PSP's future. We look forward to hearing from you.

In the meantime, those of an inquisitive nature might want to check out our Handheld Classics feature series, which looks at the key players of portable gaming prior to the PSP and DS era. Alternatively, there's Portable Pedigree – features which trace the evolution of some of the biggest game franchises on handheld.

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