PSP vs. DS

**Ab Urbe Condita** · 05-27-2006, 06:38

Originally Posted by evil_maniac from mars

What YOU Should Do

1: Buy a DS.
2: Get all the Fire Emblem and Castlevania games you can afford.
3: Get two or three months rations.
4: Lock yourself in a room with a charge cable and PLAY.

Time well wasted.

Give this man a medal.

I have just one more thing to say about why the DS is totally awesome:

New Super Mario Bros.

**The_678** · 05-29-2006, 14:57

I would have to say DS as well. Although I'll agree graphics, and probably most games are better on the PSP, really it's just another console that happens to be handheld. Playing the DS is great because of teh many things possible with the Stylus.

I played my friends DS and made him lend it to me because I got obsessed with Tiger Woods. In ways I prefered it to the PS2 version, because that was so easy, and it really enjoyable swinging the club with the stylus.

All in all it depends on what you want. Innovative gameplay, or steller games and graphics.

P.S. Can someone confirm this for me? I heard that the PSP has no rechargable batteries but uses AAA. If this is true, that reason alone brings the DS alot higher than the PSP.

**edyzmedieval** · 05-29-2006, 15:19

PSP all the way,

I'm getting one after the exams(June),

**doc_bean** · 05-29-2006, 19:26

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

PSP all the way,

I'm getting one after the exams(June),

But why ? Which games do you want to play on it ? Why is it better than the DS in your opinion ?

**Phatose** · 05-30-2006, 04:22

For me, it's the DS. Castlevania sold me on it, and M&L sealed it as a good buy IMHO. Plus, you've got that who GBA compatibility thing going, which is a pretty darn large library of games.

The PSP...pretty or not, it's had nothing to grab my attention. No must have games, questionable technical choices. Then there's that loading time video, and while I'm sure that's the extreme example, I've heard load times on the thing are a major problem.

**edyzmedieval** · 05-31-2006, 12:32

Originally Posted by doc_bean

But why ? Which games do you want to play on it ? Why is it better than the DS in your opinion ?

Doc,

First of all, I played with PSP. One of my friends has a PSP, and I played with it for about 3 hours. I played some games like the World Rally Championship and FIFA Street, and I must say, it's great.

The graphics are really excellent, the screen is very bright(which I like) and plus, there are tons of games. Plus, more titles will come on the market. Also, it has a net browser and many other goodies inside it. Battery life is good, I won't play 5-6 hours non stop.

EDIT: I also has one of my favourite PlayStation games: Gran Turismo series

**doc_bean** · 05-31-2006, 17:34

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

First of all, I played with PSP. One of my friends has a PSP, and I played with it for about 3 hours. I played some games like the World Rally Championship and FIFA Street, and I must say, it's great.

Ah, I don't care much for racing or sports games, the PSP does probably have the better selection of those.

The graphics are really excellent, the screen is very bright(which I like)

Yes, technology wise the PSP is definatly superior, so it's purely the games that are driving me towards the DS.

and plus, there are tons of games. Plus, more titles will come on the market

Besides MGS it really doesn't seem to have anything I would like.

Also, it has a net browser and many other goodies inside it.

Bleh, that's why i have a desktop.

Battery life is good, I won't play 5-6 hours non stop.

Yeah, that problem is probably overrated.

I guess we just have different tastes in games then, which probably proves something about Nintendo and Sony having their own market, or something...

**Arrowhead** · 06-01-2006, 14:35

I really think the ds is the one to buy. Partly because i bought it (hehe) and partly because it has better games and you are assured a quality console. its comes from the company who made the gameboys unlike sony who have done nothing to do with handheld games before.

**Xiahou** · 06-05-2006, 23:03

Originally Posted by doc_bean

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

Also, it has a net browser and many other goodies inside it.

Bleh, that's why i have a desktop.

They've already announced an Opera-based web browser for the DS and an HDTV tuner, plus it's excellent, free online play. Then there's the ability to try games before you buy them on your own DS by downloading demos at most retailers.

**Ab Urbe Condita** · 05-30-2006, 05:38

Originally Posted by edyzmedieval

PSP all the way,

I'm getting one after the exams(June),

Pfft, screw that, the DS Lite is coming out June 11, for 130 USD.

Battery life is up to 15 hours, the LCD screen is brighter than either the PSP's or the Ipods', and of course, it looks sweet as hell.

You could get a DS lite and like, 3 games for the price of 1 PSP.

**John86** · 05-31-2006, 02:23

My PSP has no problems with battery life. Just two days ago I got 6 hours out of it, and there is a charger you can buy to get up to 15 hours.

Althought the PSP may cost more, its well worth it. Its basically like playing PS1 anywhere you want. Speaking of that, Sony will soon be reformating tons of PS1 games and allow you to download and play them on your PSP.

Another good feature is the internet browser, which works great in my opinion. Soon, it will support flash websites as well.

I reccomend Syphon Filter or Tony hawk, both are awesome games, and provide a service you cannot get on the DS. Especially in Syphon Filter. The graphics are AMAZING for a handheld, there actually way better than any ps1 game.