Does the Sony PSP Need A Camera?

Many modern gamers have been wondering about a Sony PSP camera. The Nintendo DSi, the third iteration for that company's current generation handheld console, was regarded as a necessary release. Though nothing changed with regards to the engine of the system, making it a mere upgrade of the original Nintendo DS, the DSi added many features which the company deemed essential in this era.

One such feature in very high demand is a camera feature.

Most mobile telephone units have in-built cameras nowadays. Some of them even have dual cam support to make video calls and mobile video teleconferencing possible. Some MP3 players also offer built-in cameras. One of the most powerful arguments for the necessity of the new Nintendo DSi is the addition of such a camera (two of them actually, for twin cam support).

And the Sony Playstation Portable? Unfortunately, the Sony PSP doesn't come with a built-in camera. The nearest thing to a Sony PSP camera are two add-on peripherals that are sold individually.

The first of these Sony PSP camera peripherals is the Chotto Shot, which is also sold as the Go!Cam in European territories, This Sony PSP camera can be placed on top of the unit, attaching itself to the USB slot therein. It is a 1.3 megapixel camera capable of a resolution of 1280 x 960. Unfortunately, the Chotto Shot still has to be released in the USA and it's been 3 years since it's been introduced in other markets.

The second of these Sony PSP cameras might be the more unrealistic option. It concerned an add-on similar to the Chotto Shot, but comes with a small screen that also acts as a GPS unit. It is a dazzling concept, but folks are starting to name it as a 'vapor product' as it was declared way back in 2006 and folk haven't begun to see it in action.

Sony PSP therefore needs to play catch up where cameras are concerned!