PSP VS DS

[thehodgepodge37]

Nintendo DS: Great system. Decent graphics (7/10) and good sound (8/10). The system is good and I like the touch screen. The system has a chat system and a wireless (internet) connection, although you have no browser (but Opera is currently making a browser for the DS just like the PSP). More original games. The system was made more properly. It's made with the same material as bullet-proof glasses (meaning if you drop it, chances are it won't break, I dropped mine about 20 times and you can barely tell. The system works just as good. But if you drop it, re-calibrate the touch-screen).
Final Score: (8/10)

Playstation Portable: I hink this is a really great system. I love the games on it, especially GTA (Grand Theft Auto). The graphics are a lot better than the DS (9/10). The sound is a lot better too, can play louder. This has an internet browser (which you buy seperatly, however). This holds music files (mp3) and pics (Bitmap, PGN, etc.). You cannot chat with people, unlike the DS, though. Most games don't have Live play either like some DS games.
Final Score: (9/10)

I would rather get a PSP than my DS but, w/e, I'm cool with it. A PSP costs more money than a DS though. A DS is about 120 if you get the lite and about 200-250 for PSP.

[Maxico]

WORDS

The DS browser is not like the PSP browser for the simple fact that it's cartridge based, rather than Firmware based. And it therefore inherently less expandable.

That said, the PSP browser somewhat sucks. It is however free unlike what you stated, and comes with all firmwares above 2.00.

And it's .PNG not "PGN"

[thehodgepodge37]

WORDS

The DS browser is not like the PSP browser for the simple fact that it's cartridge based, rather than Firmware based. And it therefore inherently less expandable.

That said, the PSP browser somewhat sucks. It is however free unlike what you stated, and comes with all firmwares above 2.00.

And it's .PNG not "PGN"

Geez, that was a type-o

[Polnareff]

At this point, I'd say get a PSP.

I have both the PSP and the DS, and lately, the DS has been disappointing me. Other than the Phoenix Wright games, Sonic Rush, Mario Kart DS, and Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble, it hasn't been getting very much play from me. It's like all the other games minus those I listed only get one playthrough from me and then are put down and never played again.

To everyone saying that PSP has mostly ports and remakes compared to the DS, DS has just as many. An incomplete list:

Diddy Kong Racing DS
Megaman Battle Network 5: Double Team
Phoenix Wright 1, 2, and soon 3 (all ports from GBA with minor enhancements)
Mario 64 DS
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue

and there's even more than that. I'd say if you are a Square fanatic the DS would be the way to go but not until the end of this year (if you can wait that long). Other than that it's kind of a handheld where it's original but hardly any company utilizes its originality. In short, a more powerful GBA. Games like Trauma Center, Phoenix Wright, and Brain Age are tops though.

I've been playing my PSP for ages now. Haven't gotten tired of any of the games I've been playing on PSP. Most of the games I've played on it are quite good, such as the Capcom stuff. And there's also plenty of original stuff on it or coming out on it too, like Lumines, LocoRoco, and Crisis Core.

Whoever said you have to pay for the Internet browser on PSP is wrong. It's free. But it sucks, kinda, since you can't do certain things with it.

[Roto13]

I think you're blowing the number of ports on the DS way out of proportion. The vast majority of good DS games are new. Isn't Pokemon Mystery Dungeon a different game from the GBA one anyway? The DS does not have "just as many."

[Elite Lord Sigma]

The PSP, while it's nice and dandy with all of it's features, Sony apparently forgot that most people buy handhelds to play games. Why listen to music or watch movies, when I already have cheaper devices that have the exact same functionality?

My advice is to go to the DS. You won't be disappointed.

[atlanteay]

i have a DS and i'm glad i bought it. However, the graphics are limited and most games still have GBA graphics. The touch screen is fun as well because the minigames in the New Super Mario Bros. are very very fun to play with. However, if you want valkyrie profile and Final Fantasy VII: CC really bad, i'd say buy the PSP. Just remember, the DS is cheaper

Soon you'll realize that you want both of these systems and ending up buying both sooner or later. DS has a lot of the older FF games while PSP has VP and FFVII:CC. Those two are the main reason why i want a PSP so bad right now.

[Polnareff]

I think you're blowing the number of ports on the DS way out of proportion. The vast majority of good DS games are new. Isn't Pokemon Mystery Dungeon a different game from the GBA one anyway?

Nope.

Pretty much the same exact game, but with a different box (and I think maybe a couple unnecessary enhancements that don't affect gameplay). I know because I have the red version (GBA) and my friend has the blue one (DS).

The DS does not have "just as many."

Oh yes it does. For every innovative game on DS, there's always a crappy game and a port to go along with it. For every Trauma Center you get a Yu-Gi-Oh GX or a Hannah Montana. It's true.

Why is it that people are acting like the DS is the damn holy grail of handheld gaming? It's not. Even GBA is better at this point. It has a lot of ports, rehashes, and games that use the touch screen for stupid stuff (OMG I can see the map now! lol!).

It's not necessarily Nintendo's fault that the touch screen isn't utilized to its maximum, though, it's more the fault of the developers. If it was used more often and for better reasons, then DS would potentially be the holy grail of handhelds. But as it stands, it's tied with PSP right now IMO.

[Roto13]

Well look at it this way then, there are a lot of ports for DS, and there are a lot of ports for PSP, and there are a lot of original games for DS, and a few original games for PSP.

The DS is the best handheld in the history of video games, hands down.

[Maxico]

Well look at it this way then, there are a lot of ports for DS, and there are a lot of ports for PSP, and there are a lot of original games for DS, and a few original games for PSP.

The DS is the best handheld in the history of video games, hands down.

OPINION STATED AS FACT TIME!

While I'm very sure that, that is true to many, if not most people. I do not own a DS simply because there are no games (with the exception of Pheonix Wright) that I could honestly see myself buying on it.

While the on the PSP, there are actually more games that I want to buy than I have the money/time for.

Now that may just be because I'm not much of a Nintendo person, and it maybe that Sega/Dreamcast ports translate at "must have games" to me.

But for whatever reason, the PSP really is a more desireable handheld than the DS to me.

Which is my opinion, and I don't see why people are being heckled by Armchair Economists or told that they are wrong, for having one.

[Frozen Phantom]

Actually, to post my decision....I'm just going to screw the handheld consoles and spend the money on a Wii

yeah....none of you saw that coming now did you?

[Roto13]

Well look at it this way then, there are a lot of ports for DS, and there are a lot of ports for PSP, and there are a lot of original games for DS, and a few original games for PSP.

The DS is the best handheld in the history of video games, hands down.

OPINION STATED AS FACT TIME!

While I'm very sure that, that is true to many, if not most people. I do not own a DS simply because there are no games (with the exception of Pheonix Wright) that I could honestly see myself buying on it.

While the on the PSP, there are actually more games that I want to buy than I have the money/time for.

Now that may just be because I'm not much of a Nintendo person, and it maybe that Sega/Dreamcast ports translate at "must have games" to me.

But for whatever reason, the PSP really is a more desireable handheld than the DS to me.

Which is my opinion, and I don't see why people are being heckled by Armchair Economists or told that they are wrong, for having one.

The ratio of ports to fresh games on the DS vs. the PSP isn't open to interpretation. Neither are the sales figures. If you prefer the PSP, good for you.

Actually, to post my decision....I'm just going to screw the handheld consoles and spend the money on a Wii :)

yeah....none of you saw that coming now did you?

That works too. :P

[Maxico]

The ratio of ports to fresh games on the DS vs. the PSP isn't open to interpretation. Neither are the sales figures. If you prefer the PSP, good for you.

No, however

The part I was referencing

The DS is the best handheld in the history of video games, hands down.

is.

And what sales figures?

As last time I checked the PSP has done pretty damn well to pentrate a market completely near 100% dominated by a competitor, and now makes around 35% of all handheld sales. Not to mention the fact that it's selling better than the 360.

EDIT: OH GOD HELP ME, I've become an armchair economist.
My original point was that no handheld is better than the other. Now I have to go and cut myself. Thanks alot.

[Polnareff]

Actually, to post my decision....I'm just going to screw the handheld consoles and spend the money on a Wii

yeah....none of you saw that coming now did you?

Good.

Wii's unique functions are actually utilized. Unlike the DS's. I was gonna say get a Wii but you asked for opinions about DS/PSP so I gave you that instead.

and there are a lot of original games for DS

A lot of which aren't even great. Original =/= great by any means. That's what people forget.

I'd rather have a cliched game that's good or a port of a game that's good rather than an original game that's mediocre. Believe it.

[Roto13]

Great, 35% vs. 65%. Whoopie.

By the way, I don't see the need to say "in my opinion" before saying something that can only BE an opinion.

EDIT: Good thing there's Elite Beat Agents, Sonic Rush, Meteos, Mario Kart DS, New Super Mario Bros., and a whole slew of other great DS games isn't it?