Sony isn’t making another PSP, but Zara just revived the handheld as a crossbody bag
Zara has introduced a new crossbody bag inspired by the PlayStation Portable (PSP) 1000, which was discontinued over a decade ago. The bag features a detailed silicone front that mimics the original handheld console, complete with embossed buttons and logos. This unexpected release has garnered attention from the retro gaming community despite lacking any formal announcement or marketing campaign.
- ▪Zara has launched a crossbody bag modeled after the PSP 1000.
- ▪The bag includes embossed buttons and logos, closely resembling the original device.
- ▪The release was a surprise drop without prior announcements, attracting interest from retro gaming fans.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 20:17:58 +0000 |
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The PlayStation Portable, or the PSP, was discontinued over a decade ago, but its cultural presence never fully faded. Most recently, the fast-fashion brand Zara gave it a second life in the most unexpected form: the company has dropped a crossbody bag modelled after the PSP 1000. The Zara PSP Crossbody Bag is exactly as delightful and absurd as the name sounds. The shadow drop came without an announcements or media campaigns, but the retro gaming community has already taken notice of it. Zara What does the bag actually look like? It is actually a relatively small crossbody bag whose front face is a silicone recreation of the PSP 1000, in convincing detail.
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