PSP: Most uncomfortable game device ever..

I bought the new silver psp slim b/c I had wanted a psp for a while to game on the go. I've been playing it on and off the past two weeks......I never imagined how much physicalpainplaying the psp could cause. I am 6'3" so naturally I have bighands with long fingers and that just doesn't work with the psp's flawed design. I can't believe I didn't hear of this before I purchased the psp. i honestly may have to sell it, my thumbs are aching in pain can't have that pain all the time...I've tried finding hand grips for the psp slim but no one sells them, I'm not just going to wait around a year for them to make something and let $200 collect dust...

who else has this problem.

sorry but not I.

the analog nub is in a rather bad spot, but i have never been driven to pain.

only time i felt pain from a handheld was metroid prime on the ds.

I agree with Glass...the PSP (the phat one anyways) is easy enough to play games on though the analog stick takes some getting used to...but Metroid Prime also hurts my hands as well, though its still a fun game.TheCheat23k

you guys musthave small hands b/c I've been checking around and found out a lot of bigger people like me can't use the psp without it cramping their hands really bad. it's like I can't even concentrate on my game b/c I keep thinking about the pain in my thumbs and the damage it could be causing. oh well off to ebay I go.Toyeboy

but maybe your holding the psp funny? i know i have to change my grip so its just right to hit the buttons. (more like im holding the system in my fingers rather than butting up against the palm of my hands)

I saw a playstation controller grip for the psp at EB games the other daycoakroach

was it for the slim or the original? b/cIalready trieda controller grip for the psp andthe slimdidn't fit it at all, the slim is a good cm longer than the psp fat by the way that fitted grip looked, wouldn't hold the psp in place so made it pointless.... Hopefully the accessories will start coming out for the slim b/c I really think a grip would help me out...if anyone knows of one already out for the slim please let meknow, thanks for everyone's input on this topic.

I was sore too when I got mine but after a couple weeks you will be fine. The ergo design could have been better though, I agree.

[QUOTE="coakroach"]I saw a playstation controller grip for the psp at EB games the other dayToyeboy

was it for the slim or the original? b/cIalready trieda controller grip for the psp andthe slimdidn't fit it at all, the slim is a good cm longer than the psp fat by the way that fitted grip looked, wouldn't hold the psp in place so made it pointless.... Hopefully the accessories will start coming out for the slim b/c I really think a grip would help me out...if anyone knows of one already out for the slim please let meknow, thanks for everyone's input on this topic.

I'm not actually sure

Now i'm just glad i have small hands

I, and many others, had that problem even with the fat PSP. I also had that problem with the GBA (both models). Just get a case that expands the width of the system (from hand to hand) and that should alleviate some discomfort.

As far as grips, you'll probably have to wait until deeper into the holiday season for slim accessories. I know for the fat though, I just bought a PS2-like grip for 9 bucks at Burlington Coat Factory. I'm sure there is a solution for the slim online if you look.

I bought the new silver psp slim b/c I had wanted a psp for a while to game on the go. I've been playing it on and off the past two weeks......I never imagined how much physicalpainplaying the psp could cause. I am 6'3" so naturally I have bighands with long fingers and that just doesn't work with the psp's flawed design. I can't believe I didn't hear of this before I purchased the psp. i honestly may have to sell it, my thumbs are aching in pain can't have that pain all the time...I've tried finding hand grips for the psp slim but no one sells them, I'm not just going to wait around a year for them to make something and let $200 collect dust...

who else has this problem.

Toyeboy

hum! i'm 6'3" myself, and i don't have any troubles like you do, of course i do have a PSP Phat though, so maybe trade for an older PSP Phat system. also, on the hand-grips, EB Games or Gamestop would most likely have some or know where you might be able to find some, so don't give up on that. but i'd suggest a trade for the PSP Phat

This is the gadget that you need :D

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25888109 :D

you guys musthave small hands b/c I've been checking around and found out a lot of bigger people like me can't use the psp without it cramping their hands really bad. it's like I can't even concentrate on my game b/c I keep thinking about the pain in my thumbs and the damage it could be causing. oh well off to ebay I go.Toyeboy

How much or how long have you been gaming on consoles, because I remember a time back, way back, long ago, when I first started gaming it hurt my thumbs.

i got some big hands i aint got a problem

i find the psp kinda confotable =p