Sony’s leap into the handheld market with the PSP was met with high expectations, and cendanabet the company delivered by building a library full of immersive, high-quality games that challenged the perception of what a portable system could do. The PSP wasn’t just a console—it was a statement that portable gaming could be serious, story-driven, and graphically rich. Its best games proved that point again and again.

What separated PSP games from typical handheld titles was their depth. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and its sequel brought espionage gameplay and mature storytelling into the mix, complete with voice acting and multiplayer options. They were proof that even stealth-action titles could thrive without the power of a home console behind them.

Even in the racing genre, the PSP excelled. Wipeout Pure combined futuristic visuals, high-speed competition, and thumping soundtracks to deliver an adrenaline rush worthy of the PlayStation name. It wasn’t a watered-down version—it was a full experience, tailor-made for on-the-go play. Fans of the series still consider it one of the best Wipeout entries ever made.

The PSP proved that portable gaming didn’t have to mean compromise. It set a precedent that handheld devices could host some of the best PlayStation games ever made. Its success laid the groundwork for later experiments like the PlayStation Vita and even influenced how console manufacturers approached gaming mobility in the future.