The PSP Cyber Case 2: let's just say that we're not enthused

See that PSP case floating in our tears of ennui? What do you think it's called? If you said fat steaming turd of hyperconsumption... ding ding ding, you'd be right. Otherwise known as the overpriced pouch of fermented rat bile, this PSP sack of festering nipple sores from Cyber Gadgets costs ¥1280 or about $12.35. Ziplock baggie, 7 cents.

[Via PSP Fanboy, thanks Penny]

[KH @ Apr 25th 2008 5:50AM]

WTF... Looks like a pouch you would get free for buying crayon or kid markers.

[John @ Apr 25th 2008 8:42AM]

This makes me wish I had been aborted.

[gad get @ Apr 25th 2008 5:52AM]

"Soars?" Maybe you mean "sores."

[Esat Dedezade @ Apr 25th 2008 5:59AM]

Nicely written article, although having read it, I now sudenly feel sick for some reason.

0_o

[Funke, Tobias Dr. @ Apr 25th 2008 6:01AM]

I've never seen harsher language leveled on a product than this. The "case" is pretty bad, but not [i]that[/i] deserving of your choice of words. Your vitriol is impressive, but I think it's better spent on something truly offensive.

[Neoprimal @ Apr 25th 2008 6:52AM]

Like the dude in his car yesterday...no tint...that to my intense, terrible displeasure, sit there mining his nose with every finger on his left hand for the ENTIRE duration of the train going by. I'm talking 5 or so minutes.
I wanted to look away, I swear I did - but I...just...could...not.

Sorry, offtopic - but those 2 words, 'truly offensive' just triggered that moment in my mind. I wish I had the right to spew words like this to him...alas, I'm just thankful I didn't have to see the result of all of his... labor.

[John @ Apr 25th 2008 8:44AM]

Ah... I remember MY first day on the internet... welcome, friend.

[paul34 @ Apr 25th 2008 6:03AM]

I can also personally confirm that ziploc (name brand not necessary) work great! I have tested it with cell phones, and even run it under tap water. Makes a great cheap-ass "case" when you go to a theme park with water rides.

Makes you look like an idiot talking on a phone inside a bag (yes, you can hear the phone just fine inside the bag), but hey, whatever. =D

However, IT MUST BE A FREEZER BAG. Wow do NOT use regular storage bags or they will leak D:

[Mal F4cti0n @ Apr 25th 2008 9:46AM]

Why would you need to bring your PSP to the theme park?

Not trying to be a dick or anything. For example, I just heard that the Seattle Mariners have installed a Nintendo DS wifi network in the stadium. So I was wondering if a theme park and other places have social gaming networks setup for these handheld machines or something.....?

[SleepyMan @ Apr 25th 2008 10:19AM]

@Mal F4cti0n: Ever heard of a 3 hour wait for Magic Mountain at Disney World?
PSP is quite handy while waiting those ridiculous waits. I've seen groups of little kids playing their DS with their wireless link the whole time in line instead of nagging their parents (and everyone else) in line

[Mal F4cti0n @ Apr 25th 2008 10:50AM]

Sleepyman,

Yeah, never thought of that. The only time I go to a theme park anymore is when my friend's company rents out Six Flags America in Maryland and provide free beer. There are no lines for any rides because the park is at about 20% capacity only.....and did I mention they have free beer?

[asha @ Apr 25th 2008 12:10PM]

I'd be willing to bet that a zip lock bag would work better than this thing. The plastic looks kind of thick which would probably lead to accidental button mashings.

[J. Evans Turner @ Apr 26th 2008 1:48PM]

@Mal F4cti0n:
It's not unprecedented. At least one Disney theme park beams park info to the Nintendo DS through the DS Download Play feature. Of course, the touch screen Nintendo DS is far more intuitive for this sort of thing.

[Cory @ Apr 25th 2008 6:04AM]

Finally! I can't tell you how many PSPs I've lost to the toilet. I'm glad someone who had the same problem took the initiative. Sure, you can't play it while its in there but it a step in the right direction. Do they make one for the PS3?

[zomg0t @ Apr 25th 2008 6:31AM]

The subtlety of your sarcasm makes me hate you...

[deyanimay @ Apr 25th 2008 6:57AM]

atleast you could play it with the case on.

[Cory @ Apr 25th 2008 7:39AM]

deyanimay: Lies make baby Jesus cry...

[LondonConsultant @ Apr 25th 2008 6:12AM]

LOL at the description. For some reason, it reminded me of my ex...

[The Cadet @ Apr 25th 2008 6:24AM]

"Watch your visibility of the screen disappear as the bag fogs over from heat."

Appealing. Leave it out in the sun, I promise it works

[tekdroid @ Apr 25th 2008 6:42AM]

Well I've certainly seen worse.

It's a huge upgrade from my toilet paper waterproofing and dust-reduction prototypes. Integrated handle is pure genius. Patented?

[RedEye @ Apr 25th 2008 6:46AM]

What is the device thats attached to the PSP's mini USB port???

[EvilBahumut @ Apr 25th 2008 7:54AM]

Red Eye: Yeah, I thought that was the Chotto Shot or GPS unit, but it isn't.. No Idea what that thing is..

[anantha92 @ Apr 25th 2008 9:22AM]

It's a 1seg TV tuner sold exclusively to japanese market.

[bplus @ Apr 25th 2008 6:47AM]

"actualizing the splash proof efficiency of the high level which prevents the penetration of the water 沫 from all directions"

[Marc @ Apr 25th 2008 7:13AM]

it's not overpriced anything. its just a dry bag that happens to fit a psp

[Matt @ Apr 25th 2008 7:47AM]

If I'm out in nature and needing to protect my PSP from the elements I'm twice as likely to use this bag for a more deserving purpose, to shit in.

[ugg.tryptophan @ Apr 25th 2008 8:10AM]

it already has

[John @ Apr 25th 2008 8:47AM]

The whole wilderness around you, and you choose to shit in a plastic bag?

[Matt @ Apr 25th 2008 10:08AM]

When camping LEAVE NO TRACE. If you litter nature with your poo an indian will cry.

[iptydafu @ Apr 25th 2008 8:13AM]

Oh Thomas Ricker, I show your columns to my friends in group, and they all started making-out with one another. -Your copy, it saves lives.

[Fubar @ Apr 25th 2008 7:31PM]

This... THIS is why Engadget *needs* Highest Ranked.

[hopenglish @ Apr 25th 2008 9:33AM]

but...but.... it's pretty...

as in a "pretty" fat steaming turd of hyperconsumption.
or a "pretty" overpriced pouch of fermented rat bile.

add some style to that former bag lunch look... it's about time.

[MeatyPi @ Apr 25th 2008 8:44AM]

and when you're done, you can put your sandwich in it, or you baby cookies.

[dismallight @ Apr 25th 2008 9:27AM]

Am I the only person who sees the irony of a gadget site calling anything a "fat steaming turd of hyperconsumption"?

Don't get me wrong; I like Capitalism. I like being able to buy (and avoid)what I choose. I just think this kind of attitude belongs more in a PETA or World Wildlife Fund post than at engadget.

[Michael Wendell @ Apr 25th 2008 10:45AM]

it seems like most of you never leave the house. anyone who's gone kayaking, or visited a high end outdoor gear store would recognize a dry bag. sure, you could put your PSP in a ziploc, but if the canoe goes over, even that freezer bag is going to leak. dry bags are far thicker, and have a seal which zips shut, and then is folded a few times to stay completely watertight as it floats down the rapids with your precious stuff.

twelve bucks isn't out of hand for a half decent dry bag.

[iBSOD for iPhone @ Apr 25th 2008 10:00AM]

ziplock bags don't have that two strings for handles. But I guess this is for PSP addicts who play them in bath tubs.

[Pilch @ Apr 25th 2008 11:23AM]

The PSP is shown with the 1seg TV adapter, in this case it will make sense to use the bag if people want to watch TV while having a relaxing bath. I've seen other overpriced useless gadgets on these pages that deserve this language WAY more than this!

[Ethan @ Apr 25th 2008 4:52PM]

It is one of those really cheap pencil cases.

[Matt @ Apr 25th 2008 5:40PM]

Hold back on the vitriol. It was excessive - if its really that bad, just dont post post it. I dont want to come to engadget to hear some 12-year-old style rant.

[Funke, Tobias Dr. @ Apr 26th 2008 1:34AM]

Thank you. I'm no prude, but there's already enough garbage on the internet as is. Besides, I've always felt comfortable reading Engadget at work, and I chafe to think what a reaction I would get if a coworker read some of this over my shoulder. And if you've got a quota to meet, please don't post this nonsense; recycle an old article instead!

[Garrett @ Apr 26th 2008 4:37AM]

What? No purse strings crack? :)

[SpeedyMan @ May 4th 2008 6:43PM]

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