PSP or DS?

[josev]

I want to know what do you guys thinck of the psp and the nintendo ds and witch is the bet buy if you had to chose:angry:

[SpartanX]

You know its obvious, unless you have a PS2 already, then get a DS, if not, then definetly get a PSP.

[Zanteszuken970]

lets see psp of course what do you think ds sucks and the game boy sp is better than that big peice of s#*t so anyways psp is a better buy

[Stigmata]

PSP Is double the price of the DS and in my point of view not worth the money, i'm sure the PSP is brilliant but the DS appeals more to me. But I guess thats because I grew up around nintendo.
I prefer the DS but thats just my point of view ^^ Zanteszuken970 is obviously a huge Sony fanboy :)

[bleachyboy]

DS all the way.my friend has a psp.its cool but it just doed not have as many good games on it.plus i dont like GTA.im a big ninty fanboy anyway.
i get other consoles but the psp charges too much.

[Lemurcoon]

The nintendo DS i like the touch screen and less money with better games

[Stigmata]

I say DS is the better buy :)

[Reklaw X]

Definately the DS, I brought my DS to a friends house one day playing Mario Kart DS. And he offered to trade me his PSP and a couple games for my DS and Mario Kart

[xyouxarexuglyx2]

here is the pro/con list from MY point of view.

DS Pros:
-I personally prefer the DS's games
-DS is cheaper
-Touch Screen
-I think you can play someone else's games by linking

PSP Pros:
-Looks SO much better than DS
-Internet access
-You can install games on the older versions.

DS Cons:
-Pretty ugly

PSP Cons:
-Expensive
-Barely any good games.

[lil_lee_boi]

definitely psp, ds has too many kids games, come on who plays that nintendogs and little kids games. psp have manly games.

[Munky]

PSP is better! Sony! And many cool games!

[Stigmata]

Mario Kart using the wi-fi connector! Its so good! Anyone else got the USB connector?

[Kuchiki-Sama]

definitely psp, ds has too many kids games, come on who plays that nintendogs and little kids games. psp have manly games.
Only little kiddies who wanna look mature use that kind of argument.


@Topic: Ever noticed how almost every decent PSP game is a port or a sequel of an older game?

[akin_t]

Well I haven't seriously played a game in a long time, and handheld games aren't my cup of tea.

Regardless, I think the DS is more value for your money ... I mean, IMO it's foolish to get a PSP at the moment ... what will you be playing?

[choking]

nintendo for life!!! go DS

[Reklaw X]

Mario Kart using the wi-fi connector! Its so good! Anyone else got the USB connector?

I have it.

[ChansteR]

Obvious that the PSP is better being able to play music and video clips and games obviously and the graphic surpass that of the DS but the fact that it cost much more well then I dont know

[Stigmata]

Using third party things the DS can do pretty much everything the PSP can

[ChansteR]

but the thing is that you gotta use third party thingys while it is stock on the PSP and graphics are plainly way better than that of the DS but I aint saying that the DS isnt good because it is for its price

[Chobi]

i never liked nintendos games (xept Zelda/Metroid)

so i guess i go with PSP cause its a media player as well as a powerful gaming device

[Stigmata]

but the thing is that you gotta use third party thingys

Yeah thats a point ^^ Im just saying it can do whatever the PSP can do :D And by the time you payed for all the third party things its still cheaper than the PSP :D

[MordecaiMinus]

The PSP is good, it would be better if more good games were released on it.

I own a DS, pretty damn good system. I will get a PSP someday, you know, when it isn't $300.

Also, the PSP doesn't have Jump Superstars...

[Chris`]

hmm....stats wise...the DS is better, and to me personally the DS is better, it has better games for it, and the fun factor is just better...the PSP just has games that are ported to to it, from the PS2, and any new games...are just not that fun..(except for Lumines)

to me, the DS is much better, because its more fun, and that is all that matters to me :)

[Lemurcoon]

Luminas is the best its the new tetris and its going to do the samething tetrix did for the gameboy because its the best so addictive and the gameplay s nice too =)

[Chris`]

lol...you may think that, but not really...first you have to HAVE a PSP to play it, and that is not many people...and tetris is just awesome...you cant beat tetris :)

[Lemurcoon]

I have Psp i have Darkstalkers chronicle towers, ape escape, fifa soccer, etc

[ChansteR]

I dont have either of them btw and dont plan on buying any of them since I would rather spend the money buy comp parts for gaming reasons >.<

The bad thing bout PSP is the price....memory cards are just insane in cost, a 2 gig cost a friggin $450 in which is like a inch peice of plastic with software inside and it cost more than the psp itself... :(

DS....you can get raped by talking to strangers ;)

[xyouxarexuglyx2]

The PSP is good, it would be better if more good games were released on it.
I own a DS, pretty damn good system. I will get a PSP someday, you know, when it isn't $300.
Also, the PSP doesn't have Jump Superstars...

That's one reason I want a DS. Jump Superstars!

[MordecaiMinus]

That's one reason I want a DS. Jump Superstars!

Jump Superstars is AWESOME! :doindadom

[sparkle_freeze]

definitely a PSP.. it's also prettier..

[Telvanni]

Regardless, I think the DS is more value for your money ... I mean, IMO it's foolish to get a PSP at the moment ... what will you be playing?

um Bleach Heat the Soul 2? ..>.< go 1.5 firmware :headbang: UMD emulator = really cheap but effictive and I have a 1 gig stick that only cost me about 40 bucks so no really big deal prices for the duo sticks are dropping REALLY quickly (2 gigers are now only $100)

[Wanderweiss]

Its about innovation. The nintendo DS is something you haven't seen before. Agreed PSP has better graphics, and its super sexy, but I really like the DS Games. Trauma Center is an amazing game, come on can you perform surgery on someone in a PSP? Nope! The touch screen and dual screen system in the DS is perfect for games like this, games like Warioware TOUCHED, and the new Kirby Game for it ROCKED. Whats PSP got? A GTA game thats not nearly as good as the console version? Lumines? (Ok, I'll admit that game got me.) Ape Escape...come on the best thing about Ape Escape was that it made perfect use of the dual joystick on the ps1. Heh, I'm done ranting, its an obvious decision.

[Shinji]

I've tried DS and I own a PSP and PSP wins by far! It's so much better. For example you can watch movies on it.

[Kuchiki-Sama]

I've tried DS and I own a PSP and PSP wins by far! It's so much better. For example you can watch movies on it.
But you have to buy overprized UMD movies which won't run on any other system or player, making them nearly useless and you won't be able to watch a whole movie because the battery dies so fast. And who needs portable movies anyway?

[Stigmata]

But you have to buy overpriced UMD movies which won't run on any other system or player, making them nearly useless and you won't be able to watch a whole movie because the battery dies so fast. And who needs portable movies anyway?

Quoted for truth!

[ashuran]

psp hands down...why because i can watch my beloved bleach anywhere and i get ppl like omg that anime ownz what is it !?!?!?! hehe another bleach fan born every 10 mins at the mall lol

[Wren]

Forgive me if this is a repeat thread but I've been thinking over which one to make the jump to to replace my GBA. I've heard good things about both and bad things about both but I would like to have a new one before a buncha trips I have next year.

I mostly play RPGS if anything on my GBA so if either one has better selections it would be appreciated not only which system but also game recommendations.

[Seff vi Britannia]

RPGS? PSP, definately.

Monster Hunter Freedoms 1/2, both massive action-RPGs that are impossible to complete because they are simply so massive, Breath of Fire, Key of Heaven, FF tactics, tons more i haven't played.

Aside from that, PSP has better graphics. :P

[Rhea]

I would recommend the DS. More fun games. Also more interactive, plus aside from the fact that it doesn't have that many RPGs. It is host to good quality mario games, as well as Zelda, and Final Fantasy 3, which should cover your RPG :D

Anyway, all in all the DS has more fun games and a variety of games. The brain training is also fun and their is that courtroom game I cant remember the name, which is aimed more towards adults

(Then again the PSP has Crisis Core coming out for it O.o)

[miku]

The DS has plenty of RPGs. :/

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
Contact <<< Which is really really good.
Final Fantasy III
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Heroes of Mana
Children of Mana
It's a Wonderful World
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Etrian Odyssey
Luminous Arc
Archaic Sealed Heat
Tales of the Tempest
Castlevanias
Mega Man Star Force
Magical Starsign
Pokemon
Chocobo Tales + Other Square stuff
Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
LostMagic
Digimon World DS
etc, etc, :/

+ it has what is personally one of my favorite games. Phoenix Wright. (http://forums.bleachportal.net/showthread.php?t=49884)

That said I don’t own a PSP but plan on getting one in a few days.

Both are good investments, I’m just saying that DS is all good on the RPG side.

[Wren]

Hmm its a tough choice my GF is getting a DS for xmas and cant you play multiplayer stuff over the DS?

[DarkSlayer]

Hmm its a tough choice my GF is getting a DS for xmas and cant you play multiplayer stuff over the DS?

Absolutely dude, and don't forget what I had posted on a different thread that caught your attention:

DS has the Bleach fighting game, where you can taunt your oppenent as Shunsui by sitting down and offering them a drink ;)

And yes, you can play multiplayer games over WiFi ;)

[Tai Dai]

Psp of course, DS has too many kid games and I hate that big brain academy stuff. Psp has much more games, alot better graphics, and funnier commercials.

[Prince Noctis]

I have both systems. I have alot more games for my psp than I have for my DS.

The DS games I have are pretty much made and produced Nintendo ... other than those games, I don't have any interest of picking it up.

On the PSP, it also has wifi, and the wifi is built in on the PSP, and it's easier to configure.... on the DS you have to buy the adapter/usb connector separately.. or you'll have to deal with the complicated set ups in order to connect to your router..

Aside from that, it all comes to taste. What type of games are you into, would you prefer better graphic>short loading time,etc.

Plus I would like to point out what allcreation said.
"Crisis Core: FF7 is out and only for PSP". <--- Pretty much sums it up for me.

Also, the PSP can have emulators that you can enjoy old snes/gameboy games...

or you can download demos from the psp browser or transfer them on to the psp through a pc.

PSP also serves as a great external HD, as long you have the large memory stick size.

Nowadays, I only play the DS when I feel the urge to fire up Final Fantasy Tactics Advance... and pretty soon I'll stop doing that since a new FF Tactics is out for the PSP.

[DarkSlayer]

I have both systems. I have alot more games for my psp than I have for my DS.

The DS games I have are pretty much made and produced Nintendo ... other than those games, I don't have any interest of picking it up.

On the PSP, it also has wifi, and the wifi is built in on the PSP... on the DS you have to buy the adapter/usb connector separately.

Aside from that, it all comes to taste. What type of games are you into, would you prefer better graphic>short loading time,etc.

Plus I would like to point out what allcreation said.
"Crisis Core: FF7 is out and only for PSP". <--- Pretty much sums it up for me.

Also, the PSP can have emulators that you can enjoy old snes/gameboy games...

or you can download demos from the psp browser or transfer them on to the psp through a pc.

PSP also serves as a great external HD, as long you have the large memory stick size.

Nowadays, I only play the DS when I feel the urge to fire up Final Fantasy Tactics Advance... and pretty soon I'll stop doing that since a new FF Tactics is out for the PSP.
Damn, I forgot about all of that! :eek13:

My buddy had told me about the new FF Tactics for PSP Featuring Balthier ( :headbang ) and I forgot!

Now I need to go get me a PSP!

[mthegreatone]

none....GBA wins.

[miku]

It's actually just another remake of the old FF tactics. (With really pretty graphics and a lot of new stuff added in, but it's still just a remake.)

FF tactics 2 is going to be on the DS.

[hillord]

PSP is better. seriously...

[Wren]

Well got a PSP last night, and I have to say I'm very satisfied with my choice. Although if i want to play a DS i could just sneak a game in on my girlfriend's lol.

[Tsunayoshi]

I have to say PSP better than DS

[db]

I have both systems. I have alot more games for my psp than I have for my DS.

The DS games I have are pretty much made and produced Nintendo ... other than those games, I don't have any interest of picking it up.

On the PSP, it also has wifi, and the wifi is built in on the PSP, and it's easier to configure.... on the DS you have to buy the adapter/usb connector separately.. or you'll have to deal with the complicated set ups in order to connect to your router..

Aside from that, it all comes to taste. What type of games are you into, would you prefer better graphic>short loading time,etc.

Plus I would like to point out what allcreation said.
"Crisis Core: FF7 is out and only for PSP". <--- Pretty much sums it up for me.

Also, the PSP can have emulators that you can enjoy old snes/gameboy games...

or you can download demos from the psp browser or transfer them on to the psp through a pc.

PSP also serves as a great external HD, as long you have the large memory stick size.

Nowadays, I only play the DS when I feel the urge to fire up Final Fantasy Tactics Advance... and pretty soon I'll stop doing that since a new FF Tactics is out for the PSP.

Wrong. DS has wifi also, the USB is there for someone that does not have a wireless router to connect to the internets. Very reliable. If it doesnt have wifi, how does it connect to another DS? As for setting it up, its a piece of cake...

Contra 4 for DS and FFTA2, FFCC, Advance Wars yes plz. Zelda, mario kart, geometry wars! I love the touch pad =p.

Flash card = yum for DS. There is a support for SNES emulator on the ds etc.

[Milan]

FF IV remake is coming too for DS, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days.

[Wren]

FF IV remake is coming too for DS, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days.

True but i think Birth By Sleep might be the more interesting of the two portable KH games, and Birth By Sleep is PSP.

[sweeter]

DS, because it's supposed to mainly be a gaming console.

DS has better games, in my opinion - the BEST multiplayer games. Call them kiddie if you want, they're still fun as monkeys!

The PSP never looked sexy to me. It looks like a brick made of coal. The DS, on the other hand, it's sleek and you can do the flipp-y thing with its cover. It appeals to me more.

If I want better graphics to watch a movie, I'd watch on my best friend's 500-inch plasma.

(:

[Miyata]

Just as there are hacks for the PSP, R4 has rescued the DS.

Equal terms really, graphics or comic games, it's your choice. But I have both, so I don't really care.

But if I had to choose one, it would have to be the DS of late, due to my addiction to a set few games.

Kirby: Canvas Curse ftw!

[Icestorm]

I own both these are my comments that ive made on another site...


The problem I find with my PSP is that it tries to hard to be as good as a console and that tends to let it down in the creativity part. It grabs with graphics and the whole “Console on the go” but it lacks compared to the actual consoles. The DS on the other hand is not trying to be a console so it makes up for that in its stylistic graphics and gameplay.. Dont get my wrong I mean there are good games for my PSP but in the end I find that alot of the games have better versions on the Playstation..

On the other hand the DS has many games that instead of trying too hard to be like their Cube counterparts they go with what they have and add other features that directly link to the uniqueness of the handheld itself.. rather than a lacking version of the console version thats on the PSP.


Plus I dont see any PSP's looking this sexy...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/icestorm32/DS4.png
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/icestorm32/DS3.png
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/icestorm32/DS2.png
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/icestorm32/DS1.png

Glitter isnt really that bright.. it just flashed up when the camera went off.

[MasterX25]

what the HELL PSP FTW. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 more than 1000 hours of gameplay if you try playing it. But it is true that DS may have better game OVERALL and is cheaper. But can you compare the graphics of psp to ds no you can't.

[cheesy101]

the ds is much better when you think of the games i mean most games on the psp are just remakes of other games that have come out on the playstation systems.

[Icestorm]

One thing to note is that graphics does not automatically equal fun. Those who rely on graphics as a selling point for PSP are kidding themselves.

[Seff vi Britannia]

Actually, wrong.

Xbox360 > Wii, why?

Graphics. Above anything else. I got a headache playing Super Mario Galaxy because the graphics were so AWFUL.

And more to the point- DS is for kids. :\

And if you're 18 and enjoy DS games, well... - ______ -

And i agree about Monster Hunter Freedom 2.

That game alone is better than anything the DS has, and probably will ever have.

(And we have FF crisis Core. Argument over.)

[miku]

Well, that’s because you’re a shallow sad excuse for a gamer who cares more about the graphics and the ESRB rating then to enjoy a game for the gameplay.

It's funny how getting older has made me more interested in these games people say are targeted towards a younger audience.


Mario Galaxy looks fantastic. It's not always about the polygon count; the game just has a great art style.
Same for most DS games. High Resolution Sprites can look a ton better than some of the playstation one era graphics you see on the PSP.
Listen, I think BOTH systems are good. But just because the PSP has "Monster Hunter." (Which I've played and consider average- I don't really understand why you people look at it like the second coming, but whatever, I don't really care.) Doesn’t make the PSP the greatest thing in the world.

Graphics aren't anything. Metroid Prime 3 doesn't look a whole lot better technically than Metroid Prime 2, but it's the attention to detail, the art style that makes or breaks a games aesthetic appeal. Not HD, and not "omg 3d graphics olol."

The DS has great games, but you don't see me looking at Elite Beat agents and saying “Whoa, I’d trade the awesome touch screen controls any day for better graphics! Oh, how I wish this game was on the PSP instead!”
I don't, because that'd be absurd. And people that say graphics are more important than gameplay shouldn't really be PLAYING games, just watching them, and enjoying the pretty cut scenes.

PSP and DS both have good games. Not just games for kids, and not just eye candy.

[Icestorm]

Agree'd. If you play games based on graphics, go watch a movie.

The real 'kids' are the ones that see pretty graphics and make a decision soley based on that. I own both so I can really tell you that the PSP loses because it wants to be a console yet fails compared to the consoles. I want something thats both unique (as in has its own seperate titles) and something thats innovative.. Ive played games for too long to be impressed by pretty graphics on a portable.. I want something NEW.. The DS fulfills both those categories.. the PSP does not.

[Hyugga Neji]

Well i own both systems. I personaly like the PSP better.
The psp has way more things to do. The psp can have internet videos music and has better graphics. when the DS has only games and not the best graphics.

[Icestorm]

Again, you fail.. your basing your argument on graphics. Tell me how the PSP brings new things to the table.. Tell me a game on the PSP line up that can honestly say its giving the gamer something they have never done before.

[Prince Noctis]

@DB, I didn't say DS doesn't have Wifi.

When i said DS is more complicated to set the wireless setting, I meant the whole self inputing part.( ip, subnet mask, gateway, DNS),yea i'm too lazy.

On the PSP it scans and it inputs everything by itself, so all you needed was to type in the WEP key.


@Ice, so what if he is basing it off on graphics?

it's all comes down to personal tastes..

some prefer better gameplay and innovative concept, and some just prefer a portable device that produces better graphics.

[Hyugga Neji]

yes but the ds gives u all the same. besides the whole touch the psp and ds have the same types to. and im also basing off of how the psp can do more than just games all the time.

[Icestorm]

Yeah but those features are pretty much useless.. The UMD are overpriced and the music capablities are crap compared to something like an Ipod.

What are you talking about same types of touch? Where has there been a portable that you can touch? The psp doesnt have it. :S

The DS brings games like Elite Beat Agents and Kirby: Canvas Curse where they use the touch screen to the full extent.. The PSP is just another portable console with pretty graphics.. It does nothing for the imagination. Tell me a game on the PSP that will be completely different to what you can get on its console counter part.

[Prince Noctis]

The DS brings games like Elite Beat Agents and Kirby: Canvas Curse where they use the touch screen to the full extent.. The PSP is just another portable console with pretty graphics.. It does nothing for the imagination. Tell me a game on the PSP that will be completely different to what you can get on its console counter part.

Some gamers don't want all that, they might prefer the basic style of gaming...

like a portable console, as you stated.


btw, I have nothing against Nintendo.. i have a wii, and i like it.

Like i said, it comes to taste.

It differs from gamer to gamer.

Some ppl doesn't want to mess with all that extra stuff the DS come with, they might prefer the simple (d pad+ buttons) controls...

[sweeter]

Touchscreen > Graphics.

Srsly.

Try playing Zelda on the DS.

Playing with a controller/button pad-thingy will seem so lackluster in comparison afterward.

(:

[Hyugga Neji]

What do u mean the UMDs are overpriced. there about the same as any regular DS game. The prices for almost all PSP,DS,PS2 are all in close range. So there is no matter in price.

I didnt mean the DS had a touch but nvm that.

What do u mean by another portable console? The DS and PSP are the 2 main portable consoles! There are other Nintendo portables but the DS and PSP are like the only ones used now. The PSP brings games u can get at home only on ur PS2 OR PS3 portable. The PSP brings these great games u can only have at home on the road. Dose the DS have games u can get on PS2 PS3 or even PSP? The WII even has better games than DS. the ds dose not bring games from Wii on the road.

[Icestorm]

Yeah mizu I get where ya coming from.. But people that base their liking of PSP soley on its graphics are simply shallow. If you like PSP because of the games then thats cool.. but graphics dont make a console. :)

@Sweeter: Zelda ftfw!


@Hyuuga.. No I said console couterpart.. as in the PS3. And about not bringing Wii on the road.. thats the exact reason why its good. It brings unique games unlike the PSP games that have already been put on the PS3 and are worse versions that you have probably played 100 times before.

[Prince Noctis]

Well, I like both systems, but I just don't utilize the DS for touch pad creative games

as much as you and other DS owners.

I like it because it has Final Fantasy games.

the same reason I love my PSP better because it has Crisis Core: FF7.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h86/P_Chizzle/Pictures/2008-01-01-77400.jpg

[Hyugga Neji]

I never said i only liked for the graphics! i like the games a lot. im just satting that the graphics are better!
also some people may enjoy playing games thats on things like PS2 PS3 on travel. But i do actually love the DS. i have nothing against it. I own one and play both all the time. I just think the PSP it better altogether. Also some people may nt like a whole new style of gameplay.

[Icestorm]

@ Mizu: haha yeah nice.. I will tell you though that Birthless Sleep will be awesome! Man ive seen the preview and it looks amazing.. Though the DS does have the cool feature of playing as the 'bad guys' so that will be good aswell.. though Birthless sleep will prob be better :)

[Prince Noctis]

Yea, the graphics should be nice.

Because on Crisis Core, the talk scenes and gameplay are similar to Kingdom Hearts styled graphics on the ps2. I assume they will be the same on Birth By Sleep.

and the cinematic cut scenes on Crisis Core are Advent Children quality. it was nice.

[sweeter]

The prices for almost all PSP,DS,PS2 are all in close range. So there is no matter in price.
Where I come from, not really.

You can get a DS for a third of the price of a PSP with the minimum memory.

As for the games, a DS title goes for around 90% the price of a PSP's. But there are roms for that, though.

And, it does come down to personal taste. Console wars, lulz.

For me, the improvement graphics-wise is not to a point that will materially affect my gaming enjoyment. To some, it might, that's what toasts their roasts.

Oh yeah, Crisis Core. Damn. In order to afford that, I'd have to promise my firstborn.

(:

[ninjabot]

Just like any and every console, game selection and affordability beats graphics when it comes to selling systems. I'd like to own a PSP, but I can't bring myself to get one, because there simply isn't enough good games on the system. Tales of the World, Tekken 5, MGS Portable Ops, Disgaea, and Crisis Core. Those are the only titles I'm interested in. Not to mention the fragile nature of the system, it's lackluster battery life, and Sony's

Now, the DS on the otherhand has handfuls of great games coming out, backwards compatibility with GBA games which doubles the amount of awesome games you have to choose from, and has components you can buy inorder to make it do the same thing as a PSP (play movies, surf the web, act as an MP3 player) All of that combined with the touch screen and you can see why the DS is the fastest selling videogame system.

[Seff vi Britannia]

*Sigh* So basically, the main objection to the PSP is the price. Don't get me started. -_ -

And i don't call myself a "shallow" gamer either. Forgive me if i don't want to play something that looks like a pile of sh*t freshly regurgitated by my cat (that being, er, every game on the DS?)

And some people prefer to play serious games rather than kiddy games. (Kirby might appeal to my four year old brother, but not me.) If i want to draw, i'll use my tablet. ^__^

And yes, Crisis Core alone is superior to absolutely anything the DS will ever have. :)

And the PSP is only fragile if you're a willy and hurl it around, trying to break it. I've had mine without any form of protective casing for two years and it's not damaged at all. Battery life is 8 hours on the battery i have ~ that'll last me any journey.


For the record - Mario Galaxy graphics...
http://cubemedia.gamespy.com/cube/image/article/707/707349/super-mario-galaxy-20060510034923226.jpg


So yeah, that's on a Wii, btw (next gen console.)

And those graphics are inferior to Final fantasy IX, on the PS1 (which is a past past gen console)
http://www.ffonline.com/media/news/040102/ff9pc12.jpg


i rest my case regarding mario galaxy. :) Hell, the game gave everyone in the room a headache after we found those rabbit things and my aunt forced us to turn it off.


And.. er...
Ds graphics

http://media.liquidx.net/ul/img/2006_05_10_zeldads.jpg


PSP graphics

http://www.blogforvideogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-20070512014056916.jpg



Lol, Ice, it seemed you said the DS had both innovativity and good graphics on the last page. Well i don't know about the first bit, but you're sure as hell wrong about the second.


PSP is for serious gamerz

DS for kids. Simple as that.
:cm:

[Icestorm]

Haha I never said anything about graphical capability.. Its obvious the PSP has better graphics but I have both kthx and I can compare the difference.

PSP = Regurigitated PS2/PS3 games that are both limited and obviously done to death already. Graphics dont mean squat if the games arnt interesting or new in their approach.

DS = Actual original games for the console. The games arnt kiddy.. they are fun.. If you include serious gamers to be people that require their portable console to be just another shiney toy that has no imagination then np thats cool.

As for me i'll stick to something thats relatively interesting rather than something that I can get on a console.

[sweeter]

Lulz seriuz gamerz are seriuz.

Heaven forbid I ever become one of the bleating sheep that cream their pants at every installment to an established series, regardless of how good the game actually is. Case-in-point: FFVIII, FFX-2, FFVII: DoC, KH2 are some of the greatest abominations known to history.

(:

[Wren]

Lulz seriuz gamerz are seriuz.

Heaven forbid I ever become one of the bleating sheep that cream their pants at every installment to an established series, regardless of how good the game actually is. Case-in-point: FFVIII, FFX-2, FFVII: DoC, KH2 are some of the greatest abominations known to history.

(:


Hey now dont be bringing KH2 into this =p

The PSP is fine for traditional gamers. The stylus kindof threw me off when i played a DS. Call me old fashioned but i like the controll pad and buttons better.

[Seff vi Britannia]

Well, some people like "regurgitated games."

I buy every single final fantasy that comes out, why?

because they are good games.

Same with MGS, KH, list goes on.

[sweeter]

Hey now dont be bringing KH2 into this =p
I couldn't resist. I hated that game to high heavens.

Now, KH: Chain of Memories, that's a game worth praising.

The card-battle-system thingie was truly revolutionary. And the graphics rocked, considering it was on the GBA.

And, FF =/= auto-win.

Can a "serious gamer" sincerely call the cash cow that is FFX-2 "good"?

(:

[Kray]

Tbh, I can't compare the two.

There are two simple reasons...

Nintendo: Zelda

Sony: Final Fantasy


So, they both are full of huge win in my book. However I do not own a PSP, but when FF is released in the US you better believe I will.

[Seff vi Britannia]

It wasn't that bad.

I can call FF4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12 good though.

: )

And besides, you say you don't like FF, how do you know how bad it was then? Played it? Mhm.. =\

[Kray]

Hey now. FFX-2 was alright. :o

It seems to be the most unliked FF game, but I had fun with it.
Mainly because it was rly different.
I liked it ^^

[Rhea]

funnily enough Kray, so did i! I generally liked FF10-2 of the FF it was the weakest but enjoyable none the less:)

Anyway I think you hit the nail on the head there when you say when it comes down to it neither are comparable, as both offer a range of different enjoyable games..

[sweeter]

And besides, you say you don't like FF, how do you know how bad it was then? Played it? Mhm.. =\
I love Final Fantasy.

It's just that - it's superficial to conclude that anything prefixed with "FF" is win.

You have to at least try the game to know.

And the first five hours into FFX-2, every fiber of my being was screaming for me to torch the godforsaken excuse for a game.

(:

[RyuTenchu]

i had both of them and broke both XD lol its seems im too much of a serious gamer!!

[Kray]

i had both of them and broke both XD lol its seems im too much of a serious gamer!!

Lmfao, someone's a little to 1337 for their own good. :p

[Prince Noctis]

PSP does have original games made only for the PSP..

I can't name them all but I'll name the few that I own

Crisis Core and MGS Portable Ops.

Both have original story lines and both have special controls and gameplay made specifically for the PSP. They aren't just ports from PS2 or PS3.

Then there's the Bleach series. I don't see any other games on any other consoles that will have the depth of character selection as the one on Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 and the upcoming 5th title.


Also, the best games on DS that I played and owned are Mario Cart DS, New Super Mario Bros. and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time... i like them, but haven't they been done before as well? Yea, I can touch the menu screen and play mini games with my stylus, it makes the gameplay that much different.

[RyuTenchu]

Lmfao, someone's a little to 1337 for their own good. :pheh and that means?

[Seff vi Britannia]

Indeed Mizu. Funny ports should be brought up, what does the DS have;

Mario. More Mario.

Here a Zelda, there a Zelda.

Kirby.

[Icestorm]

Yeah, Im done argueing.. cant be bothered but the main thing that annoyed me is that.. everyone has their own tastes and its pretty stupid of someone to say that the 'DS is for kids' everyone likes different things and saying that someone else's opinion is 'wrong' is very arrogant.

It means to say that anyone who enjoys the DS has the mind of a child which is frankly insulting.. those kind of opinions should be kept to yourself.

[Seff vi Britannia]

I totally agree, everyone DOES have their own tastes. But if you're the sort of person who's into "kirby" and "mario", then your tastes are games aimed at three-year olds. Which is fine, don't get me wrong. But at the same time, seriouz gamerz are serioz.

^_^

@ RyuTenchu,
Basically, you said you broke both consoles. Kray said you are to elite for your own good. He was being funny. :P

((because you did a silly thing so he refered to it as 1337, see.))

[sweeter]

It is true that the nicer DS games are aimed at a younger demographic and/or a general audience, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them.

It's a matter of purpose and taste.

My purpose is enjoyment and my taste focuses on gameplay and simplicity.

Whereas certain serious gamerz would prefer to devote the better part of their lives obsessing and masturbating over every minute circumstantiality of their favorite game.

Not that I'm one to talk. I did go through a BLEACH phase.

(:

[Seff vi Britannia]

serioz gamer has a play time of 272 hours on Monster hunter freedom 2.


(I actually do xD ^__^ )

[Mikado]

Just buy the real things, and not the mini version of it.

[Milan]

Ds has more than just Mario, mario, zelda, zelda (Which still are pnwage games >.>)

Square-Enix makes a lot of good games for it. Final Fantasy, upcoming Kingdom Hearts. And then there's a Japanese only game that I like very much: Jump Ultimate Stars.

/edit: I agree with Ice.

//edit: I prefer the DS because I like the Mario games. I like the Zelda games. I like most of the games made by Nintendo. It's just what I prefer.

[Hitsugaya Toshirou]

well, in my opinion, ds has much better games than psp. but with the psp you can alot more with hacking, customization, custom firmware, etc. but overall i choose ds :)

[mthegreatone]

contrary to what most people believe, there ARE good games on the PSP...provided you're open-minded. there's quite a few games i'm already looking forward to on PSP.

[Tensa Tensho]

DS PROS:Touch Screen,More Games

PSP PROS:Pictures, Music,Videos,More Mature Games

DS CONS:Kid Games

PSP CONS:Price

[Icestorm]

Actually the people that call them 'kids games' have problems with their masculinity since i have no problem playing the type of games and having fun. :)

Of course there are 'kids games' but not enough to be a con. What I said is mainly aimed at those that consider Mario and Zelda 'kids' games.

[Prince Noctis]

_Jio is only 15, I think of him as a kid still. Yet he prefers mature games. :o

[Icestorm]

Ah trying to be a 'big kid' eh. And how he preaches about mature games!.. How can someone that is not himself matured yet really judge?

As for me im going on 18 and have no problem playing either types of game without whining about them being childish and 'bad gfx!'

Its funny how that works out. Im happy to play either type.. but one must be very insecure about their manhood should they dislike a game just because it contains themes that are stylised in a certain manner that may be judged as 'childish'.

[Prince Noctis]

Well, considering where he lives, I don't think there's an abundance of DS games he can get his hands on.

When I think of Europe, I think of kids playing WoW or Counter Strike, so that must've influenced certain tastes to young teens in gaming. Therefore the PSP, 360 or PS3 offers more variety and choices of the genres they're used to.

[Icestorm]

Europe has the same access to games as USA and Australia where I live. The cultures as far as gaming are all quite similar.. If you wanted to say that his gaming was effected he would probably have to live in an Asian country where life style and factors do change what kind of games are generally played as opposed to the western countries.

For instance Starcraft is incredibly popular in Korea so much so that its a sport.. no-where else is this the case :) Japan has pretty different tastes too, as opposed to western countries.

[Prince Noctis]

Well, then again it all comes back to personal tastes. Lol.

Some gamers, like me, prefer the PSP because of the certain games he likes and the advanced graphics. Yet also play innovative games on the Wii and DS without complaining.

Then there are the Icestorms, who prefers newer gameplay and newer concepts when it comes to gaming.

Then there are the _Jios, who is like me, but without the playing Wii games and Ds games part.

[Icestorm]

Actually nah I enjoy both my DS and my PSP. Though I dislike it when people done like a game purely because they are too 'kiddy' in the style..

I would prefer better reasons.. like the gameplay on the plateformer isnt challenging or something else.

I wonder if he doesnt like SSB because Kirby and Mario are in it.

[Seff vi Britannia]

I tend to stay away from anything Nintendo-based, actually. : )

I'm simply the kind of person who prefers high-octane, fast plot, action, games.

For me, the story is as important, if not more important, than the gameplay. :)

MMOS > All for me, if you want to know my gaming preferences.

Also, FPS on multiplayer are good.

[Mavvy]

As of right now, I'd say either the PSP or the DS is a good choice no matter which one you pick. Before, it was DS hands down.

PSP has alot of good games now. They got games like Final Fantasy for those who have never experience them way back in the days. They also got Final Fantasy Tactics. That's a plus although I think it's just a remake. They also have Disgaea. The Metal Gear games are pretty solid although it uses a card based system for you to attack, move, heal, etc. This is just from the top of my head but I know that PSP has a good selection of games to choose from now. Don't forget that it's an MP3 player also. And it's not even worth getting movies for the PSP.

The DS is doing well for itself. With Zelda the Phantom Hourglass having released not too long ago and classic games like Advance Wars, Trauma Center, Brain Age, the Final Fantasy series, DS is also a very good choice to choose from. There are many games to choose from. Also out there on the net is a program that allows you to use your DS as an MP3 player also. It's safe and easy to use. I did it to my DS. What's cool is that you can have your DS closed and it will still play the music.

Whatever you choose, it will be a good choice, whether it be the PSP or the DS.

[silverwolf801]

PSP for life baby

[Prince Noctis]

@Mavvy, there are two other Metal Gear Solid games for PSP (Portable Ops series) that doesn't use the card system. It's the standard 3rd person shooter/stealth gameplay.

The card based ones were good as well, though it takes time to get used to if you are a beginner. :)

[Aeolyn]

BOTH. Well, I like the PSP because of the bigger screen and the capability to store music, but the touch screen on the DS is FUN. So I would choose the DS. I also find my battery lasts longer on the DS.

Although, a lot of times, I find myself prodding the screen of my PSP because I get confused.

;_;

[Mavvy]

I'm not up to date on handheld games anymore. So sorry about that. I'm more attracted by news from the 3 main consoles out there, especially news about the Xbox360 and the PS3.

[Aina1]

i'd have to say DS because it's cooler and more games come out for DS.

[Speed]

DS is my choice:)

[Graffik]

@ Mavvy, yes though we all know 360 pwns the other two consoles out of existence, jks

I honestly would go with the PSP simply because I find it's multiplayer feature, and game selection more to my taste, however nothing beats the DS or any nintendo handheld/console, when it comes to the younger audience, i.e. Mario is still going strong [S.M.Galaxy]

[Gojira]

I've played both and I gotta say the DS is way more fun than the PSP... plus if I play the PSP for too long my hands start to hurt... Not very ergonomic for the big-handed folk...

[Aizuke-san]

I have no idea why I ever got a DS.

I'm not really into Nintendo games, except for a few games, like Zelda and Fire Emblem.

So I'm gonna have to say PSP, because sony is awesome.

[mthegreatone]

I tend to stay away from anything Nintendo-based, actually. : )


consider watching some 1v1 expert player matches of SSBB then. for a platform style fighting game, doesn't get much more fast-paced than that.

[Lmon]

i like the DS beter
it just has more featers

[Klavier Gavin]

DS hands down, I'm getting one soon. By the way, I haven't touched my psp for months.

DS has more original for handheld devices, unlike the psp which just gives the owner an option of carrying ps/ps2 games instead of getting it stuck at home.

The PSP has better graphics yes, it can play music and videos. Who needs that when you have a laptop?

[peacmaker]

I really had to choice what is the best system, both have their pros and cons. For right now I would have go with the DS, because huge library of games. While the PSP has really good style just that feature and price does not make me want to buy one up. There games really don't good job in help sell the system to gamers.

[Dokuro]

Well, I will choose PSP cuz it's more better than DS. xp

[Icestorm]

Well, I will choose PSP cuz it's more better than DS. xp

Yeah I liked the part where you supplied a reason.

[TuRm0iL]

I choose PSP over DS in it's modibility and graphics.
Unfortunately the DS gets all the good games. So that is what I spend most of my time playing...

[Renjirulez]

DS because touching is good..

seriously i love bleach on my ds.

[MasterX25]

Man, Nintedo is just being a arse and not sharing some of the good game title with Sony. Anyway PSP FTW!!! DS does have some cool game but the only one I can think of is Advance Wars O.O, I don't like any of the other game titles. And I can't wait for Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core, the cinematic scenes are awesome in it, you won't have a DS game which can beat it and not even its game play graphics. DS revolves heavily on repeating itself and doing the same thing over and over again, except it gets harder, but the games are classic games which people enjoy. PSP on the other hand have better graphic and game play, but because it got hacked so early when is came out, lots of company top choosing Sony since they are not making profit, therefor PSP games are limited, though game play will always beat DS.

[Karakura Red]

I love DS because i have one!!! You can play with 7 other people in games such as mario kart which is classic. Bleach is also fun to play with friends

[mthegreatone]

i'm not gonna lie, i had a DS for a while before getting tired of it. the games that i've wanted to play on the system i've already played for the time that i owned it. afterwards i just stopped playing it...as of right now it's still collecting dust because nothing has really caught my eye up to this poing.

i've pretty much played all the staples...EBA, all Phoenix Wright games except for the current one, Zelda PH, Bleach DS, MPH, Trauma Center, and a few others i'm not remembering for some reason. and after playing those, i just got tired of it.

on the other hand, i'm still very much into my PSP for various reasons. native multimedia functionality for one thing...as opposed to having to purchase an R4 to get multimedia on a DS. easy-to-access homebrew capabilities...i'm a sucker for emulation, especially since my damn brother sold our perfect-condition NES on eBay for a craptastic amount of money :cussing:

plus now there are 2 high-profile games to look forward to on PSP...among the generous amount of games already out, and while i agree that there's a good amount of ports, i still enjoy them because i keep an open mind about that kind of thing. just the thought of playing a game, that was previously on a console, on a portable system is awesome.

apologies for my rambling :p

[r0ck]

I have to say DS I have a PSP to but I gave it to my little bro at first I loved my PSP but it got really boring after a while and its also kinda bulky, thats why I think the DS is a little better more fun games and I don't get bored of it easily.

[Xavior]

I'd say DS, beacuse I've played both and DS has better features and games...

[KELSØv3.0]

I prefer the DS.
I believe that's mainly because I'm such a Pokemon-gaming addict.

[Joan]

I have none of them. but I'm thinking of buying a DS. Mainly because of the games they have for DS but not for PSP. Like the new FF game and Zelda PH! I'm reallt looking forward to buying and playing those games. And games I've heard that are good like Phoenix.
So it's DS for me because of the games^^

[Xeon®]

I have both, I like my PSP for it's hacking capabilities but for actual games I'd go with the DS.

[sinkinswimmer]

DS. Can't say I've ever really shown much interest in the PSP. I always find the library of games to be too lacking to draw me in.

[mthegreatone]

DS. Can't say I've ever really shown much interest in the PSP. I always find the library of games to be too lacking to draw me in.

to each his own. i have the best of both worlds

[Viva_ Shira]

PsP, Omg it has porno. Also it's a portable ps2 O.o? So yea, would you rather play a complicated pen game. Sense Nintendo love their complicated stuff "example" WII. PsP has more to offer, then ds. Movies, Ps2 games, maybe ps3 games.

[Ryohei]

PSP has more cooler style than DS but DS games are more better Than PSP.
So Maybe DS is the best. :)

[Minami Itsuki]

Probably DS because more styles and a wider range of ages can play it. Easier to use than PSP as well imo.

[Cheryl]

I have both, but I prefer the games developed for the DS :P More variety.

[KaliKal]

DS, innovative and the games are better so far...(although PSP does have FF7:Crisis Core)