hmmm.....PSP?

**Polnareff** · 12-26-2006, 01:57 PM

Oh, bull. PSP is just as good as DS. I know because I have both.

I've had my DS for damn near two years now, and all I've heard is how great such-and-such game is only to be disappointed when playing these so-called AAA titles. As of now, most of the titles that wow me on DS aren't even popular games (except for Phoenix Wright and FFIII).

The DS's library of games is pretty overrated. The best defense that non-PSP-owning Sony-slammers can come up with as of now is that "DS has an insanely good game library, better than PSP's," which is pretty much a lie, as both handhelds have their good games and their bad games.

**KentaRawr!** · 12-26-2006, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Timerk

The only reason anybody would buy a PSP over a DS is because they are being loyal to the Sony brand. The PSP is a fine machine with a lot of potential, but it just doesn't have the software to compete with what the DS can put out there. I don't think anyone would advise buying the PSP over the DS unless they had an agenda, and I will just leave it at that.

While I'm not exactly fond of the PSP, I highly doubt that the only reason one would prefer the PSP over the DS would be being loyal to Sony. They could actually like the games, or perhaps they're interested in the homebrew. Maybe they'd prefer the PSP over the DS because they see naught in most of the DS's games. What people like you don't seem to realize is that in cases like these, there's no right or wrong.

**Timerk** · 12-26-2006, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Kentarou

What people like you don't seem to realize is that in cases like these, there's no right or wrong.

Originally Posted by Timerk

The PSP is a fine machine with a lot of potential,

What do you want from me, blood?

Sure, all opinions are subjective, but everything isn't always shades of gray. By any stretch, the DS has beated the PSP in terms of gameplay innovation and software. While someone could enjoy the PSP as much (if not more) than the DS, objectivly, the DS is just a much better buy right now if you can only get one portable system. As of today, the Nintendo system is more attractive than the PSP. Sony might improve this, but historically, no one has ever come close to providing the portable product Nintendo does. Both commercially and artistically, the DS has beaten out the PSP. That is just a fact.

At this point, calling the PSP anything more than a system with potential would just be disingenuous, and saying that the PSP is just as good as the DS is just wrong. Sorry, but at some point the Sony fans are going to have to come to grips with this.

**Maxico** · 12-26-2006, 03:15 PM

I would just like to say that I have a PSP, and there are actually more games that I want to buy for it than I have the money for.

Which might not be saying much because I'm a little poor, but you really arn't going to simply run out of good games to buy for it.

That said, if you really wanted to get the best out of you PSP, the ship has sailed. New PSP's use a different motherboard to older ones that are incompatable with homebrew programs. And considering some of the recent advances (for example, the offical PS1 emulator's been cracked allowing you to rip any of your PS1 games and play them on the go with perfect emulation), that really is a bit of a shame.

I would say, look at the top rated games for each system, both systems have enough games to keep you satisfied for a while, decide which ones appeal to you the most and make a choice based on that.

**Polnareff** · 12-26-2006, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Timerk

Both commercially and artistically, the DS has beaten out the PSP.

At this point, calling the PSP anything more than a system with potential would just be disingenuous, and saying that the PSP is just as good as the DS is just wrong. Sorry, but at some point the Sony fans are going to have to come to grips with this.

So the more commercial hype a system has, the better it makes the system? Maybe in La-La Land.

DS is an innovative handheld, but how many games have actually used its innovation or even used it in a practical way? Maybe about five or six games. If you're getting it for innovation, you're better off getting a Wii instead (which is actually using its innovative controller to the fullest).

The DS is proving why Nintendo is the king of gimmicky innovations. I mean, seriously, it's like them to innovate and then have the third-party developers not utilize it. Even Nintendo themselves aren't utilizing their own functions.

The PSP, while costly, doesn't need a gimmick to keep it afloat. The only thing wrong is that a lot of games on it are ports, and the ports cost a lot (though only about 5 bucks more than the DS games). That and Sony is intent on milking money out of people with their peripherals and using the PS3 connectivity to make a quick buck as well. But there are still many great original games on it, about as many as the DS has.

Sorry for derailing your thread, Krod91. I'd say the PSP is definitely worth it at this point. For next year, there are a lot of games being planned for it, along with all the good games already out on it.

**Timerk** · 12-26-2006, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Astronite

So the more commercial hype a system has, the better it makes the system? Maybe in La-La Land.

The PSP actually got way more commercial hype than the DS, but the DS is way more popular and the better seller because it didn't cost a ton coming out of the gate, and the games are better which makes more people want to get it.

GTA rehashes aside, I don't think the PSP has come out with a mainstream title that makes people really want to play the system, and that is why it has floundered so much when compared to the DS.

**Dreddz** · 12-26-2006, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Timerk

GTA rehashes aside, I don't think the PSP has come out with a mainstream title that makes people really want to play the system, and that is why it has floundered so much when compared to the DS.

Metal Gear Solid : Portable Ops.

**Roto13** · 12-26-2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dreddz

Originally Posted by Timerk

GTA rehashes aside, I don't think the PSP has come out with a mainstream title that makes people really want to play the system, and that is why it has floundered so much when compared to the DS.

Metal Gear Solid : Portable Ops.

The only original PSP game I'd want to buy.

**Timerk** · 12-26-2006, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Roto13

The only original PSP game I'd want to buy.

...and it was just released this year. Pretty sad, huh?

Originally Posted by Dreddz

Originally Posted by Timerk

GTA rehashes aside, I don't think the PSP has come out with a mainstream title that makes people really want to play the system, and that is why it has floundered so much when compared to the DS.

Metal Gear Solid : Portable Ops.

It would have done so much for the PSP if they would have started out with this one instead of the pseudo-card games. Now, it is just a little too late

.

**Necronopticous** · 12-26-2006, 06:21 PM

The PSP has finally gotten to the point where it has enough good games to merit owning one, in my opinion.

Hot Shots Gold: Open Tee
LocoRoco
Lumines
Lumines II
Every Extend Extra
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Metal Gear AC!D
Metal Gear AC!D^2
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Me & My Katamari
Gitaroo Man Lives!
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (Coming Soon)

Definitely worth having.

**Timerk** · 12-26-2006, 06:48 PM

Metroid Prime Hunters
New Super Mario Brothers
Pheonix Wright
Mario Kart DS
Animal Crossing
Final Fantasy III
Castlevania: PoR
Trauma Center

That right there is a pretty good list, especially when you consider the best PSP games include the devisive Metal Gear Acid series, two Lumines games which are clones of each other, and a yet to be released FFVII game (and we know how well those have turned out).

That negativity aside, I am not really saying the PSP is useless...but, if you could only buy one portable, you have to go with the DS. If you are lucky enough to have both, this prolly doesn't mean much, but I have to pick and choose what systems I buy. Looking back on it, the DS has a much stronger software lineup, while the PSP never really got off the ground.

**Necronopticous** · 12-26-2006, 06:50 PM

If it's a choice between the the DS and the PSP, definitely go for the DS.

They're both worth having though, if you can afford it.

**Dreddz** · 12-26-2006, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Necronopticous

The PSP has finally gotten to the point where it has enough good games to merit owning one, in my opinion.

Hot Shots Gold: Open Tee
LocoRoco
Lumines
Lumines II
Every Extend Extra
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Metal Gear AC!D
Metal Gear AC!D^2
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Me & My Katamari
Gitaroo Man Lives!
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (Coming Soon)

Definitely worth having.

You forgot

WTF
Tekken Dark Ressurection
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Guilty Gear Judgement
Mega Man Powered Up
Power Stone Collection

**Markus. D** · 12-26-2006, 07:14 PM

Guilty Gear Judgement ^-^!

**Roto13** · 12-26-2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dreddz

Originally Posted by Necronopticous

The PSP has finally gotten to the point where it has enough good games to merit owning one, in my opinion.

Hot Shots Gold: Open Tee
LocoRoco
Lumines
Lumines II
Every Extend Extra
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Metal Gear AC!D
Metal Gear AC!D^2
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Me & My Katamari
Gitaroo Man Lives!
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (Coming Soon)

Definitely worth having.

You forgot

WTF
Tekken Dark Ressurection
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Guilty Gear Judgement
Mega Man Powered Up
Power Stone Collection

Those were probably omitted for being ports and rehashes.

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