To those with both a DS and PSP...

MuGen · 03-29-2005, 04:09 PM

uhmm.... I think there IS one!

But honestly speaking, I made an honest judgement between the handhelds.

The PSP has the market in games and graphics, and right now the touch screen isn't enough to give stiff competition. Right now, I think the REAL competition will be PSP vs. the New Gameboy coming out.

But my answer was in no way bias. I've experienced both DS and PSP and the truth is PSP is a superior machine in graphics and games. The DS has battery life and loading time on it's side... as is the case with many Nintendo handhelds.

Dan asked for what we thought was a better machine and what we'd suggest. So I suggested the PSP because I believe it IS a better machine then the DS in more ways then some. It's not completely better then the DS. But Dan asked and I answered, along with any others to come.

Please don't try to make this a fanboy derived thread.

Neo · 03-29-2005, 04:22 PM

I don't own a PSP yet, but I imagine it would be more fun to play than the DS. Whenever I play DS I feel the screen size is restrictive now that I know there is a larger option available. I almost thought about trading in my DS, but there are a lot of cool games coming out eventually. Castlevania and Advance Wars are enough to make me want to hold on to it. Plus if I sold it I'd have to get an SP anyway so I really wouldn't be saving much.

DS
Innovative touch screen
Dual screens
Durable
Plays GBA games
Strong battery life
Fairly inexpensive

PSP
Large, crisp display
PS1.5 graphics
Plays umd movies
Plays mp3s and personal videos
Strong title selection

Canyarion · 03-29-2005, 04:42 PM

What do you mean with PS1.5 graphics? I'm pretty sure it has PS2 graphics, if not better.

Null · 03-29-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

What do you mean with PS1.5 graphics? I'm pretty sure it has PS2 graphics, if not better.

i'd call em more along the lines of DC graphics. its better then 1.5, however, as much as they can pull tricks to make things look as good as they do on ps2. like they say the GT games look identical, if it were displayed on a full sized screen i think you'd notice the differences.

Dark Samurai · 03-29-2005, 04:46 PM

For me, "unique" experiences only happen on DS, the PSP has too many ports for a "unique" experience handheld. Untold Legends is an OK kind of game on my book, Wipeout = boring, same with Lumines, Ridge Racer is the SH*T!! DarkStalkers and Twisted Metal are good games...

For the DS, the touch screen does make a difference in gameplay, sometimes bad, and sometimes good, Metroid Prime Hunters... ownage on PSP, I cant wait for it. That and Mario Kart.

For me, the DS didnt have much good games, and the PSP did... The DS needs to have a badass killer app, and Mario Kart and Metroid are just the ones to do it... Online...

MuGen · 03-29-2005, 04:55 PM

So in essence, you chose? lol

Honestly though, I don't think too many people would strive for a DS because of games that will eventually or games that are going to come out.

At this point in time... PSP has the games that attract sales.

Neo · 03-29-2005, 05:22 PM

The DS makes my hands cramp. Anyone get that with the PSP?

MuGen · 03-29-2005, 05:30 PM

Well honestly, they don't cramp but my hands get tired playing the PSP ... lol... but it'll probably happen if you play it as long as me.

But no.... no cramps for me.

Neo · 03-29-2005, 05:37 PM

As soon as I start playing it my hands start to hurt. I think it's because the controls are right on the edges. The angle forces your thumbs in tight.