While I still not have purchased a PSP, I have purchased the first Star Ocean in advance before the title becomes to rare to find it for a reasonable price.

I am planning the same with Star Ocean 2.

I hope Square Enix in time will release SO: The Last Hope also on the PS3 as I have no intention of purchasing an Xbox 360.

Once I have it could someone please explain to me how the crafting system works?
I haven't got a clue, I know you can make health items with it and stuff you can sell but is this also how you make better armor and weapons?