Why manly men oughta own pink portables

The introduction of the Pink PSP and Pink DS units was a mixed bag. On one side, we’ve got those who thought they were adorable, and those on the other who thought they were just unmanly. But seriously, doesn’t it say that “Real men ain’t afraid to wear pink”?

With that thought in mind, we challenge the self-assured testosterone junkies to sit down and read: Why it’s macho to carry a pink portable console.

Abundance
Classic colors like the the PSP’s black or the DS’ white casing are scarce. And if you do ever find a store that sells them, chances are they’ve jacked up the prices to make the most of the market demand. Now, try asking for a pink unit, and see just how much surplus some of these stores have. There’s plenty to go around, and it handles exactly like the others.

Anti-theft device
Picture this: You’re a big, hairy brute who’s standing at the subway, pink console in hand. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot a dude who looks like a mugger. He notices your girlishly pink PSP, then looks at your bulk…and you pop a perky smile back when he looks you in the face. He backs off. See? Deception is often the best defence in nature, and giving muggers the wrong idea is the best way to scare them off – lest they snatch the unit from you. The Pink DS gets plus points for looking like a powder compact.

More rosy reasons for macho you to own a pink handheld after the jump!

The introduction of the Pink PSP and Pink DS units was a mixed bag. On one side, we’ve got those who thought they were adorable, and those on the other who thought they were just unmanly. But seriously, doesn’t it say that “Real men ain’t afraid to wear pink”?

With that thought in mind, we challenge the self-assured testosterone junkies to sit down and read: Why it’s macho to carry a pink portable console.

Abundance
Classic colors like the the PSP’s black or the DS’ white casing are scarce. And if you do ever find a store that sells them, chances are they’ve jacked up the prices to make the most of the market demand. Now, try asking for a pink unit, and see just how much surplus some of these stores have. There’s plenty to go around, and it handles exactly like the others.

Anti-theft device
Picture this: You’re a big, hairy brute who’s standing at the subway, pink console in hand. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot a dude who looks like a mugger. He notices your girlishly pink PSP, then looks at your bulk…and you pop a perky smile back when he looks you in the face. He backs off. See? Deception is often the best defence in nature, and giving muggers the wrong idea is the best way to scare them off – lest they snatch the unit from you. The Pink DS gets plus points for looking like a powder compact.

Attention-grabber:
Pimpin’ out units is a way of grabbing people’s attention. The problem is that not everybody has the time or skill to make mods. But go ahead – walk around with your chiseled ‘bod, a pink portable strapped to your hand for all the world to see. People will definitely stop and take notice of this unique contradiction of images. We said you’d grab attention, we just didn’t say how.

Easy-to-find
As one blogger put it, the prob with eye-appeal skins is their detectability. We’ve got enough problems finding misplaced units, now why would we want to torture ourselves? Black is the favored paint job of groups like Delta Force, and KonamiStyle’s camou skin is just screaming to be lost in your lawn grass. Save yourself the migraine my main man, and get yourself a bright, cheery easy-to-spot-in-the-dark pink unit. We could recommend light-up mods, but that’s a drain on your batteries.

It’s hackable
Some guys might argue that the Pink PSPs running on disagreeable TA-086 motherboard. This could be problematic for the homebrew scene, especially given that each motherboard update makes it even more challenging to hack. The good news is, we might be closer than you think. Somebody’s already hacked the TA-082 motherboard, and given that bit of good news, it’s only a matter of time before the Pink PSP joins the ranks as a fully workable homebrew platform.

On a last note, don’t take this as some sort of sexist rant – we’re just reminding you guys that manliness is more than looks. It’s a sense of identity that carries over no matter what we wear or use, and should promote a strong sense of security on who we are. Do not take this piece too seriously…you’ve been warned.