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I cannot complete my series on busting the console upgrade myth or the subscription myth without talking about Sony’s PlayStation Portable. It goes beyond nostalgia. The proof is visible in how the younger generation is adopting the PlayStation Portable, or PSP. The PSP's form factor makes it the ideal handheld console compared to the much larger Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, ROG Xbox Ally, or Steam Deck. A picture tells a thousand words. This picture illustrates my point. PlayStation Portable Models Table 1. PlayStation Portable, or PSP Models Specification PSP-1000 (Fat) PSP-2000 (Slim) PSP-3000 (Brite) PSP Go (N1000) PSP Street (E1000) Launch year 2004 Japan / 2005 US 2007 2008 2009 2011 Screen size 4.3″ 4.3″ 4.3″ 3.8″ 4.3″ Resolution 480 × 272 480 × 272 480 × 272 480 × 272 480 × 272 RAM 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB Built-in user storage None None None 16 GB None UMD disc drive Yes Yes Yes No Yes Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes Yes No Bluetooth No No No Yes No TV output No Yes Yes No stan...

New hardware dominates the conversation, but older consoles aren’t done yet. From gaming PCs to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck, last-generation favorites like the original Nintendo Switch still offer compelling reasons to play, even with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and ROG Xbox Ally. However, I’m seeing a pronounced appetite for used, lightly used, and like-new gaming devices. The trend mirrors the early pandemic period, when perceived supply constraints fueled a similar rush toward secondary markets.  This might be due to the Nintendo Switch 2 being priced at $500, price increases on older Switch models, or even fears that tariffs could further increase prices. Or is there something more? A preliminary verdict In 2026, the larger Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't offer much value for the higher price tag. The Nintendo Switch V1 is for users seeking an unpatched model for hardware hacking/modding, while the Nintendo Switch V2 offers better batter...