There are tons of leather cases for the PSP, but there’s always a few that manage to shine above the rest, and the two that I’ve really liked come at a high cost. At $180, the Vaja case is definitely the most expensive option, but it could possibly the best option for the PSP.

The Vaja i-Volution case comes packaged with style. The black box definitely portrays the high quality nature of this product and makes you feel that Vaja knows this product is killer, even if you haven’t tried it yet. My first impression of the actual case though, was a little less than excited. Once I strapped my PSP in though, I realized this case is great.

No other case that I’ve tried offers the same stability and snug fit that the i-Volution offers. The PSP is secured by a snug fitting base, and two strips of leather on the top, attached to the back by two little button fasteners. Then like most PSP cases, the front of the case flips back and hangs by your hands to expose the PSP. Unlike most cases I’ve tried, the i-Volution’s hanging part, doesn’t really bother me. It doesn’t lean against your hands, but lies away from them, which was a big plus to me.

The best thing about this case is the quality of the leather. Although, this probably gives the i-Volution its high price, it’s still very high quality leather. It feels comfortable in the hands, it grips well, and smells nice. My case came in all blue leather, but you can order a two tone as well. Cases come in almost any color you could ever want, which is definitely a change from the typical black leather cases. The inside of where the PSP is housed is made of a dark grey fabric with black Vaja logos, and looks pretty high class.

The design of the case allows you to flip the top underneath and use it as a stand for movies. I’m not one to really watch movies on a flat surface, but for those of you who do want that, you’re in luck.