PSP vs DS

Fuerte · 07-15-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm trying to decide which one I want to buy. Anyone have any comments or suggestions.

Aratus · 07-15-2008, 06:45 PM

DS has more games that are easy to use and at the end of the day will make you wanna keep playin them,

PSP has...a crappy joy stick?

Kazo · 07-15-2008, 06:48 PM

i have a DS and i love it, the Nintendo WiFi Connection is a nice feature, it lets you play supported games over the net. Also its two handhelds in one, so if you ever get the urge to play one of your favorite GBA games you can on the same hardware! Further more, the DS has a longer battery life than the psp, and the DS has no moving parts, so its not going to stop working if you drop it or somthing.

And for the PSP fanbois who like to say "Get the PSP, it has the best graphics, and it can play movies and mp3s and you can use the internet on it.", the DS can do the same as well. so dont just get a PSP because it can play movies.

Aratus · 07-15-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazo

i have a DS and i love it, the Nintendo WiFi Connection is a nice feature, it lets you play supported games over the net. Also its two handhelds in one, so if you ever get the urge to play one of your favorite GBA games you can on the same hardware! Further more, the DS has a longer battery life than the psp, and the DS has no moving parts, so its not going to stop working if you drop it or somthing.

And for the PSP fanbois who like to say "Get the PSP, it has the best graphics, and it can play movies and mp3s and you can use the internet on it.", the DS can do the same as well. so dont just get a PSP because it can play movies.

Actually the down side to the DS is that if you drop it there is a chance the top and bottom half will break off. They will still work, you'll just have to start playing on more tables.

Astinos · 07-15-2008, 07:29 PM

I think the PSP is great for games like socom.

Blorc · 07-15-2008, 07:42 PM

I have both

. I think they are both worthwhile...go for the one that has the most games you like as well, look at games coming out in the future on each handheld too!

Thelaird · 07-15-2008, 08:05 PM

I'm a nintendo fanboy. I never owned a single Sony system, but I've owned every Nintendo system except the Color TV Game, as I wasn't alive. But anyway.

So. You should know my suggestion. :x

I <3 my DS, it's so awesome.

Kyrix · 07-15-2008, 09:02 PM

Im gonna go ahead and express my PSP fanboi and say get the PSP cause it owns. There is one problem. That thing is a brick unless you get it modded. Once you do that, you will find so many fun applications and cool homebrew games itll make your head spin. What I mean is since my cell phone sucks I get IMs on my PSP and can respond to them. Also DS isn't the only one that can play GBA games. There are NES, SNES, GBC/GBA, PSX and N64 emulators that can be used on a PSP. Also you can download ISO's or PSP games so you never have to buy a single game (whoops thats illegal!).

I can go on about the beauty of a modded PSP but that would consume this whole dam page so ill stop here.

Go with a PSP if you can get it modded.

Flik · 07-15-2008, 11:39 PM

Both have there ups a downs. DS definitely has more games compared to the PSP (as well as it's share of extremely addictive games) but, honestly, the PSP wins in my book.

a) The screen is in HD and looks beautiful. For the new Slims you can also buy HD RCA cables to hook it up to your TV. Games, Movies, and even uploaded videos/pictures look stunning for such a small screen.

b) If you have a PS3 you can synch your PSP to it. Not having a PS3 myself, I haven't been able to go into depth on this feature but I've heard interesting things.

c) Software; jebus christ there is a ridiculous amount of software out there for the PSP. Everything from emulators, custom UIs, interface apps, and I've even come across software that turns your PSP into a universal remote.

I'll probably add a lot more onto this in the morning but it's a good start. No offense to the DS, but there is just far more you can do with a PSP.

Zinmasterb · 07-16-2008, 12:04 AM

The PSP definitely wins in the versatility department. Mine can turn my rooms lights on and off, heheh (seriously).
But if you're just going vanilla, the only thing I can suggest is to look at the game libraries of both systems and choose the handheld that hosts more of your favorite games.

07-15-2008, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fuerte Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 115	PSP vs DS I'm trying to decide which one I want to buy. Anyone have any comments or suggestions.

07-15-2008, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aratus The one free man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Woodinville, Washington Posts: 552	DS has more games that are easy to use and at the end of the day will make you wanna keep playin them, PSP has...a crappy joy stick? __________________

07-15-2008, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kazo formerly known as Magius Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 339	i have a DS and i love it, the Nintendo WiFi Connection is a nice feature, it lets you play supported games over the net. Also its two handhelds in one, so if you ever get the urge to play one of your favorite GBA games you can on the same hardware! Further more, the DS has a longer battery life than the psp, and the DS has no moving parts, so its not going to stop working if you drop it or somthing. And for the PSP fanbois who like to say "Get the PSP, it has the best graphics, and it can play movies and mp3s and you can use the internet on it.", the DS can do the same as well. so dont just get a PSP because it can play movies. __________________

07-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Astinos Dagummit' Blamtuckey, I ain't reprogrammin' a VCR! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 515	I think the PSP is great for games like socom. __________________

07-15-2008, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blorc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 160	I have both . I think they are both worthwhile...go for the one that has the most games you like as well, look at games coming out in the future on each handheld too! __________________ - Lick - Zealot

07-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thelaird Bomberman In Disguise Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hoschton, GA Posts: 167	I'm a nintendo fanboy. I never owned a single Sony system, but I've owned every Nintendo system except the Color TV Game, as I wasn't alive. But anyway. So. You should know my suggestion. :x I <3 my DS, it's so awesome. __________________ I know you're jealous of my character's name.

07-15-2008, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kyrix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Weehawken, NJ Posts: 202	Im gonna go ahead and express my PSP fanboi and say get the PSP cause it owns. There is one problem. That thing is a brick unless you get it modded. Once you do that, you will find so many fun applications and cool homebrew games itll make your head spin. What I mean is since my cell phone sucks I get IMs on my PSP and can respond to them. Also DS isn't the only one that can play GBA games. There are NES, SNES, GBC/GBA, PSX and N64 emulators that can be used on a PSP. Also you can download ISO's or PSP games so you never have to buy a single game (whoops thats illegal!). I can go on about the beauty of a modded PSP but that would consume this whole dam page so ill stop here. Go with a PSP if you can get it modded.

07-15-2008, 11:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Flik "super ninja pimped out healer" Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Altamonte Springs, FL Posts: 250	Both have there ups a downs. DS definitely has more games compared to the PSP (as well as it's share of extremely addictive games) but, honestly, the PSP wins in my book. a) The screen is in HD and looks beautiful. For the new Slims you can also buy HD RCA cables to hook it up to your TV. Games, Movies, and even uploaded videos/pictures look stunning for such a small screen. b) If you have a PS3 you can synch your PSP to it. Not having a PS3 myself, I haven't been able to go into depth on this feature but I've heard interesting things. c) Software; jebus christ there is a ridiculous amount of software out there for the PSP. Everything from emulators, custom UIs, interface apps, and I've even come across software that turns your PSP into a universal remote. I'll probably add a lot more onto this in the morning but it's a good start. No offense to the DS, but there is just far more you can do with a PSP. __________________ At the feast of ego, everyone leaves hungry.

07-16-2008, 12:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zinmasterb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 1	The PSP definitely wins in the versatility department. Mine can turn my rooms lights on and off, heheh (seriously). But if you're just going vanilla, the only thing I can suggest is to look at the game libraries of both systems and choose the handheld that hosts more of your favorite games. __________________ Search First: It's Good for your Health.

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