Pickl Vision

As for as handhelds go, I have to say the PSP is the most fun I have had yet. Ever since WoW’s release in 2004 I have been unable to play any games besides that. Few to no console games interest me, but something about the PSP sparked my interest. It was a total impulse buy but so far I am happy with it.

Little about my PSP:
Daxter Silver PSP lite
8gb produo memory card
3.90 m33-2 CFW

When I saw that there was a GPS unit released in japan, but not in the US market I was a little unhappy that they receive all the cool accessories. After some research I found that the unit works with all PSP’s and that there is homebrew map software that can be put on the PSP, and using a google maps tool, you decide where you want your detailed maps to be. So far I am still learning out to use that program, but I have a detailed road map for my town and surrounding area.

As you can see in the pictures, the unit itself is really small and goes on top of the PSP in the USB slot. The software I’m using is called Map This, I found out all my information for this mod from the creator, Deniska’s site - Deniska`s PSP Development Site :: The Home of Map This the Map and GPS Software for the PSP. Once you have your map created, you upload it to your PSP via USB cable, and start up the software. The only complaint I hvae for the GPS unit is the length of time it takes for the receiver to lock onto the required satellites. I am not sure how long other devices take(tom tom etc) but it takes about anywhere from 1-3 mins for a lock, and location. However once the satellites are locked on there is very little lag, and it’s pretty cool to be able to drive around knowing the exact names of streets you are on and other places.

Through the software Mapthis, you can create points of interest on the map, and it even can give Driving directions verbally(turn left/right etc) Still playing around with the software that you use to create maps, Google maps downloader its called. If anyone is interested in picking up the GPS unit, I hear that it is actually going to be released in the US sometime this year, but who knows. I went ahead and ordered mine from Play-asia.com. It was on backorder for a number of weeks, but as soon as it was available I ordered it. For only 59.99 I turned my already awesome handheld, into a nav device for my car. The next purchase will most likely be some kind of mount or stand for it.

The unit is pivots on top, so you can fold it down so its not sticking up. The sticker on the back is from my friend when I let her play it, my choice is to peel it off and leave that ugly white sticker residue or have a slightly gay princess jasmine sticker. I went with the former =/