PSP = Big Problems

[Perfect Stu]

Not only can I...

I just did

Anything else?

[MuGen]

Yes my friend ran the whole enchilada... to no avail.

In any case, I don't think Nintendo fanatics could never give an accurate review of a Sony product... as Sony fanatics could never give an accurate review of a Nintendo product....

In cases like these... there will always be more negatives pointed out then the positives.

[bobcat]

I guess this really is a Sony vs Nintendo argument.

I believe that this thread was designed to list some potential problems with the PSP. I haven't seen a video of the Nintendo DS cartridge flying out while some1 is playing a game, or complaints about battery life. Therefore these are all valid points and worth bringing up.

At least I would like to know this before I buy my PSP.

I have heard some Sony fans on this forum complain about how they think the dual screen is not a feasible idea and has no potential, from the time of release, where there probably aren't enough games to even support this feature (early stages).

It kinda seems like there can be no wrong done by the PSP. The moment a problem is brought up, everyone goes on the defensive without even properly thinking about the problem and how it can affect users.

If people see problems with the PSP, and they think it's a big problem, then I say it's fine. But not to the point where they are saying "PSP is gonna fail" or Nintendo DS is gonna fail". It's too early to tell I guess.......

Sony fanboys are just as bad as Nintendo fanboys. At least I am a fanboy who can admit that the Gamecube is my least played console out of the 3 and the Ps2 shined this gaming generation. And also I am looking forward to both handhelds, but am a little skeptical about some of the PSP issues discussed in this thread (as most of you should be). Wait and see no?

[Null]

Originally Posted by bobcat

I guess this really is a Sony vs Nintendo argument.

I believe that this thread was designed to list some potential problems with the PSP. I haven't seen a video of the Nintendo DS cartridge flying out while some1 is playing a game, or complaints about battery life. Therefore these are all valid points and worth bringing up.

well thats part of the problem, many of these arent problems at all, and are just points to make either one look bad.

it helps to know what exactly your looking at tho, the disc poping out, i dont see a disc poping out while someone is playing. i see someone torquing the thing, twisting the whole unit and looks to be trying to hit the eject button with one of his fingers behind it.

and actually the more i look at that damn video, the more it looks like its a camera trick and its upside down, it appears to be the disc is just falling out, but because of how the camera is making it look like its shooting out. Cant find the video right now but i remember when they showed em putting in a disc, there was no spring action to it. it slid in, and shut, pops open kinda like the old cassette tapes did, and you pull the umd out.



besides questionable battery life for psp, and pixel problems on ds, i dont see any major problems on either.

[bobcat]

Originally Posted by Null

and actually the more i look at that damn video, the more it looks like its a camera trick and its upside down, it appears to be the disc is just falling out, but because of how the camera is making it look like its shooting out. Cant find the video right now but i remember when they showed em putting in a disc, there was no spring action to it. it slid in, and shut, pops open kinda like the old cassette tapes did, and you pull the umd out.

Yer at first I was thinking that it was a trick. I'm not sure though. It kinda looks like he's just playing it. But it could be.....who knows.

[RagedHybrid]

Everyone has a bias. There is no way that no one does. I have taken my side with the DS.

But here is my way of trying to to sound bias when talking about either system.

No system is perfect.

The DS is a great system with limitless possibilites. It has great graphics and the touch screen adds a whole new dimension of gaming.

Now the shortcommings are:

-Lack of release games
-Too many rehashes
-Not if 3rd party support is fully there

I'll discuss some other parts and some similarities with the psp later.

Now the psp. The psp is a great system with graphics up the arse and the ability to be a full media center. It has a beautiful screen and it's design just makes a man want to *ahem* in his pants.

Some short commings:

-Short battery life
-System fragility
-UMD Ejection may be possible. The video looks very realistic becuase he was no where near the eject button. If this is real. Sony may have a small problem on thier hands.


Now, the DS and psp both has fragile screens. The fact that the psp's screen is just out there and the DS's touch screen doesn't help it. But for both of them, just get a screen cover. It will cost about 10 bucks at most, but it make sure that your screen is going to be protected from scratches, (unless dropped from very high distances, in that case, your screwed) from glare, and fingerprints.

The nintendo will have some trouble if they really don't fully utilize all the features of the DS. They also must make sure that the DS has a strong 3rd party support which as the usual with nintendo is a little shaky but since it is a handheld, i believe the support with grow with some time.

The psp's battery life will probably be bettered as developers understand the hardware better. Ridger Racers was the first porible game with that much graphic capability but they never really though of battery conservation techniques. They will probably be developed as more games are created. Also stronger batteries will be created for the psp over time and if anything just buy a second battery and replace it when it dies on the road. It's easy to replace.

Now with the whole lack of video playback unless you can screw around with the directories and the codec. Sony usually doesn't do well with the releases of their hardware. All the features will be of use in a small amount of time as they relese what you need.

and dead pixels.... everything that is lcd will have one no matter what you do. So deal.

Each portable console has their differences but they are both great in their own way.

Personally i chose the DS. To me i don't need ps2 graphics to enjoy a good game. I also don't need my portable player to play music, thats what my ipod is for. Even though there is now an addon that will fit in your gba or gba slot in your DS that reads SD memory cards and plays mp3's and mpeg movies, but it's an addon. You do not have to have that already on it. I like that option. But thats my personal opinion.

I'm still not sure if i am going to get a psp myself. I'm looking at the games that will be released with it here in the americas and so far no game has really caught my attention. If i see a game or two that catch my eye or games that will come after the release that capture my eye then i might consider it but until then i am happy with my DS and i am anticipating the release of about 11-12 games in between Jan-Mar than i am waiting to buy.

We should start to repect each person's opinion a little more. Just becuase someone said something agaisnt the psp or ds doesn't mean we should bash them. Like i said, no console is perfect so we really should go crazy over a release. Give it a couple of months and see the improvements.

[MuGen]

Of course there is always biased opinions... otherwise where would the world be? The world would be a boring place if EVERYONE sided w/ Kerry or Vice Versa. We need opposing sides and sometimes it's a good thing.

My thinking however to resolve any type of issue to pick up both handhelds... that way you dont need to argue about any type of game exclusivity and whatnot.

A game comes out for DS you like...... OH YOU HAVE A DS!
A game comes out for the PSP you like..... OH YOU HAVE A PSP!

Smart thinking in my opinion... I'm not waiting for RE4 to come for the PS2... i'm picking up a Gamecube just for that game... and Chrono Trigger Ressurrection.

[Null]

Originally Posted by bobcat

Yer at first I was thinking that it was a trick. I'm not sure though. It kinda looks like he's just playing it. But it could be.....who knows.

well i can garentee he's not just playing it, he's trying to get that to happen obviously, cuz he's twisting the thing back and forth almost to the point where he can break it to get the thing to open.

my personal only question is whether he's actually upside down or not. i've seen 3 different video's and all are done the EXACT same way, into a pillow. seems very odd to me that none or done zoomed out where you can see everything and watch the disc pop up into the air.