Persona 3 Portable review

Persona 3 Portable scores highest on capabilities after Monster Hunter, but its used disc price drops it to last place. Atlus U.S.A. scheduled the PSP release for July 6, 2010. Its press release lists a new female protagonist whose route adds Social Links, special events and romance options, plus Skill Cards, part-time jobs, five difficulty settings from beginner to maniac and the ability to control your teammates directly in battle. The game mixes a school year of daily life with fights in the tower of Tartarus during the hidden Dark Hour. It is rated M. A used UMD lists at $185.99 before sales at DKOldies, far more than any other game here. Atlus now sells a remaster of Persona 3 Portable on Steam, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox with updated graphics, quick save and both protagonists, which is the practical choice unless you collect PSP discs.

Who it is for

RPG fans who want a school life sim and dungeon crawler, and who can pay a collector price or play the remaster.

Price

Used PSP UMD from $185.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $185.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Choice of male or female protagonist, with new Social Links and events for the female route
• Direct control of teammates in battle
• Five difficulty settings from beginner to maniac
• Skill Cards and part-time jobs
• One-button menu shortcuts and short load times

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two protagonists add replay value
• Strength: Atlus added five difficulty settings for new players
• Strength: Atlus sells a remaster on Steam, PS4, Switch and Xbox
• Weakness: Regular used price of $185.99 is the highest on this list by far
• Weakness: Rated M for blood, language, partial nudity, sexual themes and violence
• Weakness: Very long game that rewards patience

Key facts

• Publisher (North America): Atlus U.S.A.
• North American release: Scheduled for July 6, 2010
• ESRB: Mature
• Difficulty settings: Five, from beginner to maniac
• Modern version: Persona 3 Portable remaster on Steam, PS4, Switch and Xbox

Where it ranks

Persona 3 Portable is No. 10 in our Best PSP Games of All Time verdict.