Editors' Top Rated Portable

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Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

11/07/2008 10:25 AM

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

10/07/2008 05:35 PM

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

05/10/2006 11:08 AM

LocoRoco

Quirky, innovative and as cute as a baby seal stuffed with kittens (possibly cuter), LocoRoco is a must-have PSP title.

22/06/2006 03:24 PM

New Super Mario Bros

The title may have the word "new" in it, but this latest Super Mario Bros game just bristles with old-school charm.

08/06/2006 01:13 PM

Lemmings (PSP)

Excellent re-release of the original arcade/puzzle classic that includes a number of new levels, but not enough extra challenges to sate experts.

25/05/2006 02:19 PM

Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS)

Despite being best known for pick-up and play gaming, the Nintendo DS boasts one of the deepest, most engaging strategy titles on any console in Advance Wars Dual Strike.

10/10/2005 09:59 AM

Nintendogs

Nintendogs is entertaining, interactive and endearing, but will it reach the mania level of the Tamagotchi craze?

22/09/2005 10:11 AM

Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

08/08/2005 05:48 PM

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Asphalt 3: Street Rules

Fans of classic racing games will want to check out Asphalt 3 on N-Gage. The racing is fast paced and can be thrilling, but the repetitive level design robs it of replay value.
Super Monkey Ball

Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.
Buzz! Master Quiz

Limited multiplayer options and a decidedly shallow single-player side weigh down trivia king Buzz's portable debut.
Hannah Montana Music Jam

Fans of Hannah Montana may be able to overlook Music Jam's playability shortcomings, but even they'll become frustrated before very long.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

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Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.
LocoRoco

Quirky, innovative and as cute as a baby seal stuffed with kittens (possibly cuter), LocoRoco is a must-have PSP title.
New Super Mario Bros

The title may have the word "new" in it, but this latest Super Mario Bros game just bristles with old-school charm.

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