The PSP Purse: Sony invigorates urban fashion
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Mar 30th 2006 at 11:55AM }
Ever since it was spotted in Paris' clutches, the PSP has been heralded as the game world's most fashionable icon. Games,
movies, and Internet browsing aside, the PSP is simply a gorgeous accessory.Building off of the success of the murse (or "man purse"), Sony is launching its PS Pictogram Series, a lineup of bold, trendy PSP purses. C'mon, what slogan evokes urban cool more profoundly than: "New York Cares: Surface to Air," we ask? Trust us, it'll be the most worthwhile $115 you've ever spent. After all, you can't put a price on being hip.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Paul @ Mar 30th 2006 12:07PM
You resisted the temptation to call it a "PSPurse". I don't know whether that's a good thing or a bad thing. Either way, beats the hell out of a fannypack.
Myself, I carry around a kind of man purse. It's a cloth totebag thing, but about the size of a briefcase so you know it's for a man, and with a shoulder strap, and in chic black with the seal of the government on it so it looks official(it was a Veterans Administration "good workers" gift). Very fashionable.
32_Footsteps @ Mar 30th 2006 12:10PM
Okay, I'm more than a little disturbed by the idea of a manbag for a portable system. Personally, I either wear a coat with large pockets or just carry around a backpack if I don't want my portables glued to my hands. A bag that small just seems so useless.
Now, if we're talking about gaming fashion worth seeing, I suggest a pair of Levi's, 569 cut, with an extra pocket on the upper leg that can hold a portable. I'd wear those pretty much anywhere.
jay @ Mar 30th 2006 12:23PM
I'll stick to my Crumper Wee Bee.
Now. A Crumper camera case would be excellent for my DS Lite.
... hold on why on gods bloody earth would I carry a little bag like that for a handheld system? I'm very fashion conscious but that is just ridiculous.
Doom3 @ Mar 30th 2006 12:24PM
Ok any one following paris's fashon ideas don't register that high on my list of cool things. I just hope the dude modeling the thing got paid well...LOL
Plus your just asking to get your man puse snatched like the softy you are for having it...LOL
I'd rather have a nice dooky rope chain Flavor flay style and a disc spinner to mount my psp on...LOL
Or a ds on the top pf my jeans near my zipper with the words touch it...LOL Yeah DS always wins the sexy gear award... LOL
Gonzo @ Mar 30th 2006 12:36PM
I don't think I'm metrosexual enough for that one. I'm more of a beard man. Also; I was born and raised in NY, and I can tell you that it doesn't care.
I'm just hoping that the next psp will fit comfortably in my pocket.
J B Cougar @ Mar 30th 2006 12:52PM
The only manbag or "man purse" I will ever carry was the one provided at birth. This is ridiculous. And isn't an accessory supposed to be something you can actually carry with you? The PSP is a brick in more ways that one, and I've never seen any one "carrying" one of these things in the wild.
DMON @ Mar 30th 2006 12:55PM
fashion is for those to afraid to do something new. the thing i hate most about award shows is the red carpet. who cares who made the goddamn dress, just get inside and say who won! mindless sheep.
Matters @ Mar 30th 2006 12:56PM
Who gives a fuck about Paris. She is so yesterday. Besides didn't they pay her to hold the fucking thing just like she got paid to hold the DS? What's so special about that?
DMON @ Mar 30th 2006 12:58PM
and $115? for that price it should turn the psp into something worthwhile. a ds maybe?
Matters @ Mar 30th 2006 1:04PM
Might as well bring back fanny packs huh?
This thing is ugly and stupid. I hope nobody buys one. Ever.
Nin10dude @ Mar 30th 2006 1:26PM
If I need a man purse just to be able to take a handheld system with me, then meh.
Omega697 @ Mar 30th 2006 1:52PM
Sofa king we Todd dead.
Joey @ Mar 30th 2006 2:08PM
so it doesnt do mp3 as well. UMD are going bye bye and if the games to save the psp, sony will try to flip this into a clothing line?
nark @ Mar 30th 2006 6:01PM
I saw something similar the other day...on this website http://www.xo-works.com. and it's a damn sight cheaper than a $100!
Maybe they want to be like apple with the $100 leather ipod cases?
Momus @ Mar 30th 2006 7:43PM
The PSP's lifelong goal is to make idiots poor. : D
Nmaster @ Mar 30th 2006 8:41PM
Any coolness the PSPurse might provide is offset by the sheer lack of cool games you'll be playing on it...
...now where's my DS Lite Murse, beotch?
strider_mt2k @ Mar 31st 2006 8:03AM
PSP and Paris Hilton have yesterday in common.
branewalker @ Mar 31st 2006 8:16AM
Why buy a new thing to carry the PSP around in? I mean, shouldn't it just go in your pocket?
Also. No man needs a purse. All men need more pockets. Cargo pants look great and are extremely versatile. Women carry purses because their fashion caters toward tighter pants and fewer, smaller pockets. Low-rise jeans' pockets are just for show. Those pants are so far removed from what blue jeans used to be, it's ridiculous.
--Branewalker