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Acmlm's Board - I2 Archive - General Gaming - Sony's PSP versus Nintendo's DS
  
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Fx3
Posts: 20/80
Whatever are the hardware issues, PSP is much better than DS. I see the Nintendo DS as a Nintendo64 handheld version - yes, it is. Sony could release PSP2 in a few "years" with backwards compatibility.

I don't play to buy a DS. I would buy a PSP, but since my money is VERY short... Long life my PSOne / Gamecube / GBA!
knuck
Posts: 1299/1818
I'd rather keep everything in one screen (or putting it in a pause menu) than have to look to another screen. =/
Cymoro
Posts: 1633/2216
Originally posted by knuck
I still fail to see how 2 screens makes it better.
This image describes what I think about 2 screens. (if you don't get it, it means it's goddamn annoyning)


You can have a whole GBA-sized screen for gameplay, and the other for some info. It's better than making one big one and running a line through the middle.
knuck
Posts: 1299/1818
I still fail to see how 2 screens makes it better.
This image describes what I think about 2 screens. (if you don't get it, it means it's goddamn annoyning)
Cymoro
Posts: 1629/2216
Alright. As a device, PSP wins. I know what said before, but this is actually true.

PSP:

- Plays UMD Movies and movies from the computer.
- Plays MP3 and ATRAC files
- Is a JPG viewer.
- 3D graphics that are a bit below a PS2.
- Strong 2nd and 3rd party support.
- Big screen.
- Analog nub.
- 10-hour battery life max for audio, 4-6 for games, 2 for movies. Remember, this depends on the backlight and WiFi as well.
- WiFi

However, let's look at its features, and strip it down to a bare minimum gaming handheld, ala Nintendo's style.

- Plays UMD Movies and movies from the computer.
- Plays MP3 and ATRAC files
- Is a JPG viewer.

- 3D graphics that are a bit below a PS2.
- Strong 2nd and 3rd party support.
- Big screen.
- Analog nub.
- 10-hour battery life max for audio, 4-6 hours for games, 2 for movies. Remember, this depends on the backlight and WiFi as well.
- WiFi

Now it's more comparable to the DS. Let's compare!

- Two Screens
- Touch Screen
- Stereo sound/virtual surround.
- Microphone
- Strong 1st party support
- Battery life of about 10 hours with backlight on and WiFi.
- Wifi
- Built-in wireless chat with other DSs.
- Downloading games from other DSs.
- Game Boy Advance compatiable (This greatly expands its library of games)
- Strong 2nd and 3rd party support.
- 3D graphics just above the N64.

Now, as a gaming system, the DS wins all. Gadget-wise, the PSP wins. See, don't you feel better now?
Slay
Posts: 116/339
Randy53215
I agree with Xkeeper. I believe the PSP is way better personally. I always been a Sony fan though. I like both but in the end...


Wouldn't it technically be more accurate to say you're a fan of Sony's second and third party supporters? Seeing as Sony doesn't make very many games.
Sandy53215
Posts: 559/948
I agree with Xkeeper. I believe the PSP is way better personally. I always been a Sony fan though. I like both but in the end...

PSP > DS.
Xkeeper
Posts: -1804/-863
Here's a tip, actually ask someone who has one next time. Both I've seen have been perfectly fine, and have zip problems.

I was skeptical too, but believe me, every one I've seen has had no problems. It's not as bad as they make it out to be (yes, the Japan one had problems, but those were fixed before the US release)
www.alfravion.tk
Posts: 3/17
I bought a ds and i've had no problems with it. i have read the psp has got a whole novel of problems and im not willing to fork out the money for somthing that sounds a bit dodgy to me. No the DS is far superior.
KawaiiImoto-e
Posts: 773/1068
Originally posted by Darth Legious
Originally posted by knuck
GTAA only loads once in my PS2. I can play it for other 4327809237 hours without loading.
Beat that. =D


Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt

Push the power button. Done.

Win.


Have to agree with Legion on that one.
Legion
Posts: 3937/5657
Originally posted by knuck
GTAA only loads once in my PS2. I can play it for other 4327809237 hours without loading.
Beat that. =D


Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt

Push the power button. Done.

Win.
knuck
Posts: 1285/1818
GTAA only loads once in my PS2. I can play it for other 4327809237 hours without loading.
Beat that. =D
Colin
Posts: 8344/11302
*agrees with Imoto*

Maybe 3 seconds on mine, Ziff. Not exactly a huge load time that would make you get antsy or anything.
Joachim
Posts: 290/358
Originally posted by Darth Legious
The Sega Nomad would have been great if it didn't require 32 AA batteries.


Actually no, it's three car batteries.
KawaiiImoto-e
Posts: 771/1068
Originally posted by Emperor Ziffatine
What is that? You're making numbers up

SSBM, loading match = 8-11 seconds.


Then your stopwatch or cube is defective. Check again.
tuna
Posts: 340/2
Originally posted by ||bass
They both suck.

Sega Nomad for the win, fools.
I still have one of those.

Aside from the atrocious battery life (at 6xAAs, too), if you bumped a cartrige even a little bit you could end up freezing your game. Not fun.

Aside from that (and the fact I almost never bump said cartriges) it does, indeed, kick ass.
Legion
Posts: 3928/5657
The Sega Nomad would have been great if it didn't require 32 AA batteries.
||bass
Posts: 418/817
They both suck.

Sega Nomad for the win, fools.
Legion
Posts: 3923/5657
Solid Snake Speedway.


The end.
knuck
Posts: 1282/1818
Originally posted by R2H2

Really though, what more do you need than handheld online Mario Kart?
Real games. Like uh, metal gear? ;o
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