Sony's PSP handheld gaming console has been selling well since it launched, but it hasn't exactly taken the world by storm and it certainly isn't a patch on Nintendo's hugely popular DS. But Sony aren't content with their lot and are putting considerable effort into re-energising the device. First they tied it in closely to the PS3 and as of the latest PSP and PS3 firmware releases the two consoles can talk to each other over the internet and the PSP can even act as a remote portal dialing into your PS3 at home while you're out and about. Today sees another addition to the PSP accessory list with the pending release of the Go!Cam.

The Go!Cam is a tiny 1.8 megapixel attachment that lets you turn your PSP into a mini camcorder or digital camera. It plugs into the USB port on top of the PSP. Now, the positioning of this USB port has always bugged me, you see, if the port was on the bottom it'd be much, much easier for third parties to make nice looking docks for the PSP, as it is the only practical way to plug into your PC is via a poxy old USB cable...no fancy iPod style docking culture for the PSP. Obviously when Sony put the USB port on top of the PSP they weren't thinking of docks, they were thinking of all the little gadgets they could clip onto the top of the thing, like the Go!Cam.

According to the press release you can shoot 2.5 hours of video or take 40,000 photos -- if you have a 4GB Memory Stick that is. If you're still struggling along with the token 32MB card that comes with the PSP you may find those figures reduced somewhat dramatically. But memory cards are cheap these days and you can nab 4GB for about $120.

The Go!Cam itself costs $94 and comes with Go!Edit software that lets you edit your videos and pics directly on the PSP. Sounds tricky, if we ever get one to review we'll be sure to let you know if it is or not.