Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
© 2005 Electronic Arts, Inc.
The PSP version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is nearly identical to the Console version with the same sequence of events and challenges. In many ways, it seems as if they simply ported the code from the console to the PSP. We did notice that some of the graphics seemed dark, making the details harder to discern, but this is not a major problem. You can play with up to 3 other players using wireless connectivity features built into the PSP. This is done in "Ad Hoc" mode, which requires that the other player have a full copy of the game loaded and running on their PSP. If your friend has a PSP but doesn't have the game, it is still possible to play in a limited way, using a Game Sharing mode. This copies parts of mini games over to the other PSP. Other versions of Goblet of Fire run on the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, Nintendo DS, GBA and Windows. All in all, this is a fun exploration game with some nice cooperative play opportunities, no worrisome content, and no formal learning opportunities.
$40, Windows XP, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Nintendo DS, PSP, Game Boy Advance
Teaches: logical thinking, reading
CTR Rating: 88%