There's no question that the PlayStation Portable is the hottest handheld gaming system around. Ever since these devices hit the market, retailers have had a hard time keeping them in stock and they're still flying off the shelves all this time later. That's because Sony continues to make a lot of fun and exciting games for the PlayStation Portable, and more and more movies are available for it as well. It was also in the news that Sony PlayStation is the premiere next generation gaming system available in the US. Another reason this gaming system is so popular is that you can personalize them to look practically any way you like. In fact, if you haven't bought any PSP accessories yet, here's just some of what you're missing.

Some of the most popular PSP accessories around are cases. You obviously want to protect your system from drops and other accidents, and a case is critical for this. The small, thin case that comes with all of the PlayStation Portable packages are pretty worthless, so I'd replace it as soon as possible. Instead, I'd look into getting a hard case with a cover that snaps shut because this type would definitely offer the best protection. If you're not too rough with your system, then maybe a soft case made of Neoprene or a similar material would work. Either way, before buying any case, you should make sure you can access all buttons and ports when your device is in these all-important PSP accessories. 

Of course, there are other PSP accessories that you should check out to make your gaming experience more complete. For example, what's worse than being right in the middle of a game where you're about to break your high score only to have your battery die on you? The standard battery just doesn't last long enough for serious gamers, so I recommend getting an extended life battery. These PSP accessories can usually add up to 8 additional hours of playing time, which should be enough to tide you over for a while. 

Memory cards are another class of PSP accessories that you'll want to consider purchasing. Memory cards are very important not only for saving games, but also for allowing you to get the most out of your PlayStation Portable. So if you want to be able to store a lot of music, video clips, movie trailers, and/or photos, then you'll need a much more capacity than the standard 32MB card can provide. 

While most people would agree that these three PSP accessories are the must-haves, there are tons of other products out there that will let you trick out your PlayStation Portable and make it truly your own. So be sure to check out the various screen protectors, skins, wraps, decals, and other cool PSP accessories that will help separate your gaming system from the rest of the pack!