DS VS PSP

tarakan69 · 05-12-2004, 10:45 AM

VS

Null · 05-12-2004, 10:50 AM

what exactly are you tryin to compare?

graphics? i think basically everyone realizes that PSP does better graphics. And for the target audience of each handheld i dont think the graphics matter.

PSP will go for older people who want to use it for more of a portable media player as well as play some games

DS will go for the younger ones who want a ton of games

as far as games go for me. i outgrew the appeal of a portable system long long ago. but PSP has me interested to play movie files on. dunno if i'll get it. but it has me interested at least.

DS basically i feel will be like any gameboy. so i dont plan on going anywhere near it.

tarakan69 · 05-12-2004, 10:55 AM

I'm showing graphics. Yes.

I thought that was pretty obvious.

I haven't seen anybody post any DS in-game screenshots... why not compare them to PSP? It's only fair that the two handhelds are put side to side.

Canyarion · 05-12-2004, 11:07 AM

*doesn't care much about graphics*

If I want gorgeous games, I'll play them on my console.

TheGame · 05-12-2004, 11:47 AM

Ugh... I hate that I'm even going to state this but...

If DS had better graphics people who like Gameboy would use it as a reason that DS is better... but because PSP had better graphics the people who still want a DS will say Graphics are irrelevant. And yes, it works both ways.

So with that said, I've never been much of a fan of handhelds except before my Pokemon days. But PSP brings games to the table that I am interested it. MGS and Gran Turismo are two of my favorite games... if it has a decent version of Madden and a more classic Tony Hawk (THPS1-3 style), I would say by FAR it's better than DS. I don't care for the extra features all too much, but the game line up is jaw-dropping in my opinion.

The Germanator · 05-12-2004, 11:58 AM

I want to play new handheld versions of Mario and Zelda games, so I'll get a DS, it's as simple as that. I was raised on classic Nintendo games, so I need no better reason to think I'll enjoy DS. That said, PSP looks fantastic. I'm afraid it just has too many features which will up the cost. I don't need a portable movie player or whatever else it does...I just don't...I'll play my Sony titles on the big screen.

Rndm_Perfection · 05-12-2004, 11:59 AM

PSP graphics are awesome for a handheld, and so are DS's (though PSP is the superior, as I conclude from the given screenshots)... but I like 2D games on my handhelds. I'm hoping that PSP and DS won't kill 2D gaming in the way that Playstation and N64 did.

Crash · 05-12-2004, 12:46 PM

the nintendo 64 did way better than the dreamcast because of games. sure the graphics were better on the dreamcast, but it didn't boil down to that.

the black and white gameboy did better than the color sega gamegear. the gamegear had wayyy better graphics, but nintendo killed em. that is due to games, and battery life.... depending on the price of the psp, i might just get both, but i'm definately getting the ds because of the games.

Nintendo is doing Metroid hunters to remind us a little of what goldeneye was on the 64, mario 64 because, well it's mario 64. all we need now is a new waverace, super smash brothers, and starfox.

originally i knew i was going to get a PSP and not a DS, but sony is so far behind, and it reminds me a lot of the n-gage as far a looks go. I'm just used to flip designs now.

tarakan69 · 05-12-2004, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

the nintendo 64 did way better than the dreamcast because of games. sure the graphics were better on the dreamcast, but it didn't boil down to that.

the black and white gameboy did better than the color sega gamegear. the gamegear had wayyy better graphics, but nintendo killed em. that is due to games, and battery life.... depending on the price of the psp, i might just get both, but i'm definately getting the ds because of the games.

Nintendo is doing Metroid hunters to remind us a little of what goldeneye was on the 64, mario 64 because, well it's mario 64. all we need now is a new waverace, super smash brothers, and starfox.

originally i knew i was going to get a PSP and not a DS, but sony is so far behind, and it reminds me a lot of the n-gage as far a looks go. I'm just used to flip designs now.

1. The Dreamcast came out 3.5 years after the N64. Stupid comparison.

2. Game Gear drained 6 batteries in 2 hours. (I have one) and was a brick.

3. The new Metroid is Prime: Echoes in worse graphics (the multiplayer at least

This makes DS look like a toy. GBA:SP is nice and cool... DS is not.

Dyne · 05-12-2004, 01:09 PM

The DS makes me crap my pants. Kickass wireless functions, touch screen to draw, microphone support to talk to your games (like Fire Emblem.. commanding your troops =o) and to talk to other people... man. PSP may play games and movies, but.. DS.. Oh god. Oh SNAP.

Really, the battery life for the PSP is going to be like, what, 2.5 hours. That's no good for a plane ride.

Just the GAMES on the DS.. christ, I've always wanted an Animal Crossing portable version, and the Wario Wares sounds AWESOME.

PSP is the same old crap. GT game, MGS game. Sure, it's got a big screen, nice graphics. I can't imagine having FUN with it like I will with the DS.

Besides, (damage control), that's not the final design and name for the DS.. they've said that.

DeathsHand · 05-12-2004, 01:32 PM

PSP's graphics are definately better, but after seeing both (although I only saw Nintendo's press conference, I've read up on the PSP) I'm more excited about the DS...

The two screens don't excite me all that much (there could be some nice ways to use them, but so far all they've shown are maps, maps, and more maps), but the wireless network, the Wi-Fi, touch screens, and built in mic... Plus backwards compatibility... And (most likely) cheaper price tag than PSP... Plus it's supposed to come out before PSP...

But I still think PSP has potential, and the way Sony was making it out to sound before E3, it could very well end up with most of those things the DS has (minus two screens)... I'm just worried bout the price...

mickydaniels · 05-12-2004, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

but I like 2D games on my handhelds. I'm hoping that PSP and DS won't kill 2D gaming in the way that Playstation and N64 did.

They better not

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Null · 05-12-2004, 01:37 PM

Actually PSP also has built in Wi Fi. (i bold that cuz people dont seem to realize it or keep forgetting it.)

PSP also has a built in USB 2.0 port to connect to PC's Cell phones, PS2/PS3

As far as voice com goes, i would NOT want that. and im surprised nintendo put it in.
When your on a plane, the guy next to you is going to smack you one if your talking to your damn gameboy during the trip. If your in a car ride with someone. do they really want to hear you talking to it?

maybe other ppl will. but i would never use it. i'll leave that function on my PC.

But if you must btw, since the PSP has a usb port, you can just plug in a headset from the PS2 with a mic and heaphones together.

Games. as far as i've seen are a lot more interesting on PSP.
so far games on DS look like they been done before, expecially a remake of mario.

PSP seems to have some newer games like GT4, MGS, Viewtiful Joe (yes, VJ is going to kick ass on PSP

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Me personally IF i were to get it i'd be getting it for its other fuctions as a media player tho. i've wasted too much money already on gameboys that i never touched when i got them.

and crash. thoes were pretty bad comparisons man. lol. come on. seriously. But i do understand your point and is something ya never know about. people said the same when PS1 was coming out that a new guy would never make it with the likes of Sega and Nintendo.

Perfect Stu · 05-12-2004, 01:47 PM

Dyne: PSP battery life expected to be around 10 hours

I'm a playstation brand guy now, it seems. Sony seems to put its weight on high-tech, digital entertainment with an insane amount of possibilities. Nintendo is sticking with the 'just gaming' attitude.

The thing is, though, that the PSP games look and sound a lot better than the DS's...plus I'm almost as excited about the other features of the PSP...movies, music, USB connectivity, memory sticks, etc.

Rndm_Perfection · 05-12-2004, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Just the GAMES on the DS.. christ, I've always wanted an Animal Crossing portable version, and the Wario Wares sounds AWESOME.

PSP is the same old crap. GT game, MGS game. Sure, it's got a big screen, nice graphics. I can't imagine having FUN with it like I will with the DS.

lmfao... Yep, "same old crap." Is it the fact that the PSP has games you've seen elsewhere? From the same franchises, that is?

It's the same on every console and now handheld, and it's most definately evident in the Cube and now DS... the "same old crap" is reproduced over and over. You mentioned some for both sides. PSP is getting a GT and MSG... we've seen that before, why can't we get new games? Yet, you're excited about Animal Crossing and a Wario game? Aren't those also well known titles?

I don't doubt that experience and familiarity can produce good games, but I do doubt that I'll buy a MGS, a GT, a Mario, a Zelda, and a Halo for all generations of the big three (oh yeah, Sonic). Characters get old, and I want to see something fresh... but I don't want to see crap either.

So, yes, PSP does have the same old crap. What has all of E3 been? The same old crap, and all parts of that crap are enjoyed by groups of people who have associated themselves with the games they've tested and loved. Halo2, MGS3, All 10 or so of the new Mario games, The three or four Zelda games, some new Metroids, Viewtiful Joes reprinted on new systems, Gran Turismos... same old crap, but they're still selling systems.

Both DS and PSP will have amazing games. It all depends on your style. There is no comparison.