COMIC SANS!!

I really don't think you can miss with either system. Both are perfect, but I mostly agree with Jess. It depends on the types of RPGs you're into. For some the Etrian Odyssey games are unmissable. For others it's the Persona stuff. You've got the PSN library for PSP, but emulation is a tad easier on DS (not that any of us would do that ) if you want to play lots of old classics portably.

If you've gotta make a decision between the two, since they are both so RPG awesome, check into the other types of games you like to help break the tie. A lot of people are unhappy in general with the PSP library (though I'm not). There are certainly more games for the DS and if you have a wider breadth of interest that might help make the choice. If you like portable media and don't have a device that gives you that option, the PSP is also fantastic for that. I've enjoyed watching movies on it and even using it as a podcast/music player in a pinch (before I got a Touch).


Good luck, and welcome ^^