PSP or Nin DS?

[MrDemonicAngel]

i'm getting such mix reviews about the PSP...
which is better...
Nintendo DS or Sony PSP???
i'm buying one but dont know which...

[rodeojones903]

Hands down the PSP imo, but you wont get that answer much here. CAG is very pro Nintendo and anti Sony. I really think any gamer should have both, but if I HAD to chose only one it would be the PSP.

[trq]

Hands down the PSP imo, but you wont get that anwer much here. CAG is very pro Nintendo and anti Sony.

*sigh*

I'm tempted to get into how many ways this misses the mark, but I don't mean to threadjack, and, well, you're with Cap, so you're alright in my book.

But to the OP, this isn't a question anyone else can answer for you. Can you ask someone else which you'll like more, burgers or pizza? Same thing here. You need to figure this out for yourself. Go to just about any game store and try out the DS kiosks they have set up. Find someone who has a PSP and ask them to let you try it for a bit. Make a list of the games each system has or will have that you must, simply MUST play. Think about what each system costs in relation to what you'd use it for. Then go with what your gut tells you.

[freezedried74]

I have had both and now I only have a DS, sold the PSP. I really think the PSP is a great system but the major flaw with it for me is the extremely looong load times for games.

I really think if they figured out the load time problem and if they put a 20g or so hard drive in the PSP it would be near perfect.

[kurrptsenate]

The DS lite definitely is preferred to me over my PSP. i got 3 new psp games in the past 2 weeks, and i STILL find myself playing DS more


with games like

Electroplankton
Castlevania
Trauma Center
Advance Wars
Metroid...


yea, the list goes on

The DS to me seems like a completely different game experience than i've experienced previously. The cheap prices of games, coupled with its originality makes it the easy choice for me

[rodeojones903]

I really think if they figured out the load time problem and if they put a 20g or so hard drive in the PSP it would be near perfect.

The load times are all up to the developers. Skilled teams on the PSP have proven that games can be made with little to no load times. I am shocked at how awesome the loading is in NCAA 07 for the PSP. You just have one semi long one at the start of the game, and never get one again.

Many games with decent load times are still worth playing. People that this topic to the extreme. It be the same as me basing the quality of all DS games to Dragoon Booster. There are some people that make fantastic games and some people that make shit.

[kurrptsenate]

there are MANY titles that have bad load times. Its true that they can do things to limit these, but when compared to a cart, its always going to be long as hell in comparison.

I can understand why that turns people off of the system. I had an xbox that i named "gay box". Let's say you have a game that would normally take 20 seconds to load, it would take "gay box" about 1.5 minutes.

To give this a point, some people just deal with I guess (me) but in a handheld format that is made for gaming on the go, i can see why that turns a lot of people off of the system.

To me, its all about the games

[MrDemonicAngel]

thanks for the inputs

btw...any word on microsoft building a handheld?

[ZForce]

The DS has more innovative and unique games that you won't find on any other platform (Trauma Center, Phoenix Wright, etc)

PSP has a lot more ports of existing games and is a more powerful device with better graphics.

I have both and like both but if I had to pick only one, I'd go with the DS

[rodeojones903]

To me, its all about the games


Same here. I will take a game with load times that has much better graphics, better gameplay, and is a longer experience any day of the week. There are no DS sports games that play as well as NCAA/MLB 06, no adventure games that play as well as Daxter, no RPGs that play as well as Legend of Heroes/Valkyrie Profile/Tales of Eternia, no shooters as good as Syphon Filter/SOCOM, no fighters as good as Tekken/SFA 3, and no racing games as good as Burnout Legends/Gripshift/Ridge Racer.

[Yoohoo1231]

I vote you go with the DS, it just has better games at this point.

[hohez]

Until you've surgically replaced someone's failing heart valve with a mechanical one, using your own little scalpel, you haven't lived.

[Rodimus]

If you like to play all the game you can already play at home, get the PSP. If not then get a DS.

When I play portables it's for 20 minutes at the most, and personally the DS is better suited for my on-the-go gaming needs.

I'm niether anti/pro Sony or Nintendo. I own everthing pretty much. But I must go with the DS. Much cheaper, and being a CAG that's a big plus. And the Library of games is larger (and better IMO.) Even some older GBA titles to pick from like Warioland, Metroids, Classic NES titles, and the Castlevanias.

[ITDEFX]

the ds still has a lot of potential atm.... be on the look out for that tv tuner and browser coming soon.

[CocheseUGA]

I'd say PSP, by far. I play my DS very rarely these days, and that's a shame. I also play my consoles not very often since I got my PSP. That's pretty much all I play. MLB 06 may be one of the best baseball titles period in a few years, NCAA 07 is really close to the consoles, Exit, Mercury, Riiiiiidge Racer!!!! and Virtua Tennis are all outstanding titles in my book.

Yes, the PSP has lots of ports. Anyone who didn't know that was going to happen before the system launched is fucking dense and shouldn't be allowed to post here anymore.

The DS has OUTSTANDING games like Mario Kart, New SMB and Phoenix Wright. Purely fucking outstanding. However, they take up much less of my time.

I think it comes down to one question, that only you can answer: Do you want to play a pure handheld system, or do you want to play like you do at home, only on the go?

My suggestion would be to get both if possible. They compliment each other very nicely. But if you can only have one, ever, get the PSP. If you are planning to get both, get the DS first. The mem sticks will come down nicely by the time you can get a PSP, and the games will be even cheaper ($20 for GH is very nice, NOA could learn a fucking thing or two).

[whoknows]

Hands down the PSP imo, but you wont get that anwer much here. CAG is very pro Nintendo and anti Sony. I really think any gamer should have both, but if I HAD to chose only one it would be the PSP.
What he said.

EDIT: Also, dont forget the PSP has cheaper games on it with the new Greatest Hits games, and even some PSP games that aren't greatest hits are $20 or less.

[GrimNecroWizard]

I just got the New Super Mario Bros and it's like if god like...I have no fucking clue, but this game kicks ass! Along with TONS of others, Castlevania, Trauma Center, Advance Wars, ect. I'd get the DS. Cheaper, which means you can get more games too.

[RudyPants]

The DS hands down - no loading times, fun games, PORTABILITY (eg, no huge load times) and innovation. Plus, its cheaper!

[trq]

What he said.

EDIT: Also, dont forget the PSP has cheaper games on it with the new Greatest Hits games, and even some PSP games that aren't greatest hits are $20 or less.

This isn't really accurate. Yes, the PSP is getting a Greatest Hits line -- with all of four titles initially -- but to say that PSP games are cheaper simply isn't the case. There have been a number of $20 DS games (Big Brain Academy, anyone?) as well, and by and large, DS games are anywhere from $5 to $15 dollars less than PSP games. Simply taking the cheapest PSP games and the most expensive DS games and making that statement is selective use of the facts.

[whoknows]

This isn't really accurate. Yes, the PSP is getting a Greatest Hits line -- with all of four titles initially -- but to say that PSP games are cheaper simply isn't the case. There have been a number of $20 DS games (Big Brain Academy, anyone?) as well, and by and large, DS games are anywhere from $5 to $15 dollars less than PSP games. Simply taking the cheapest PSP games and the most expensive DS games and making that statement is selective use of the facts.
PSP games are cheaper for what you get. Big Brain Academy is a budget title aka why its $20, while the cheaper PSP games arent buget titles at all. Not to mention that many other games besides the greatest hits ones are in the $20 range, while NOA is horrible with dropping prices on their games. The DS games that are under $20 usually aren't worth playing.

[Rodimus]

PSP games are cheaper for what you get. Big Brain Academy is a budget title aka why its $20, while the cheaper PSP games arent buget titles at all. Not to mention that many other games besides the greatest hits ones are in the $20 range, while NOA is horrible with dropping prices on their games. The DS games that are under $20 usually aren't worth playing.

But PSP only have like 5 games right now that are greatest hits? If you look hard enough you can get alot of great DS games for $20 or less. All thanks to the CC sale. Overall DS games are just cheaper.

[GrimNecroWizard]

Aren't PSP games like $40 new? The day Trauma Center and Casltevania came out, I got them both for $50, thanks to Fry's price matching at Best Buy

[Dr Mario Kart]

Surely someone you know would own one or the other and you can actually get some hands on time with the games. I dont think stores are going to have a good selection of games at the demo stations.

If you were around here I'd just let you come over and demo the DS.

[whoknows]

But PSP only have like 5 games right now that are greatest hits? If you look hard enough you can get alot of great DS games for $20 or less. All thanks to the CC sale. Overall DS games are just cheaper.
As I've already said twice, there are many other PSP games besides greatest hits that are $20 or less. After searching bestbuy.com for about 5 minutes I found these:

Mercury
PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient
MediEvil: Resurrection
Lumines
Gripshift (easily found for around $10)
NBA Street: Showdown
Virtua Tennis (easily found for around $10)
Tony Hawks Underground 2: Remix
NBA Ballers
Need For Speed Underground: Rivals

None of which are budget titles or really low scoring titles. If I searched longer I could have found more, so I disagree about DS games being cheaper. Sure, brand new DS games are cheaper by $5 ($40 PSP vs $35 DS), but down the road PSP games just drop in price quicker.

[Rodimus]

^ But most of those games suck...

[rodeojones903]

^ But most of those games suck...

I disagree. Alot of those games are awesome, especially for $20-$10.

[Link127]

^ But most of those games suck...


Agreed.

This choice isn't even close. As most have mentioned thus far, go with a DS first. A more affordable system with a much higher quantity of quality games. You can always go for the PSP to have access to all handheld games when you get the money.

No, I am not bashing the PSP. I own both, the DS just gets way more play time. I often have to dust off the PSP to play it.

It will get better for Sony though. I believe they will bring better stuff, giving me a chance to expand my PSP library. Give them time in the handheld marketplace and we will see more quality, original titles (what it needs).

[alongx]

Stack up the games, current and future, that you'd want for each. For me it'd be a no-brainer; I have 17 DS games and will be buying 5 or so more in the next 6 months, whereas I have 3 PSP games and only know of 2 in the forseeable future that I have interest in.

[alongx]

I disagree. Alot of those games are awesome, especially for $20-$10.

I'd say two of the games on that list are awesome, and both are named Lumines.

Wipeout Pure and Hot Shots Golf are both GH now, and they're quite good.

[whoknows]

I'd say two of the games on that list are awesome, and both are named Lumines.

Wipeout Pure and Hot Shots Golf are both GH now, and they're quite good.
Haha, oops, I didnt notice that.

On topic, I think all the games I listed besides the sports ones are awesome (I hate sport games).

[slidecage]

I'd say two of the games on that list are awesome, and both are named Lumines.

Wipeout Pure and Hot Shots Golf are both GH now, and they're quite good.

i could never really get into lumines. found it at a blockbuster for 10 and sold it a week later on ebay for 9



if i had to take one system on vacation for a week with any games i wanted. I would have to pick a PSP anyday over the DS (mostly due to more RPG games on the psp then DS)

i think its been around 6 months since i put a DS game into my Ds system (mostly GBA games) not saying i dont have DS games but I have yet to find a major DS game i want to play (already beat Castlevaina ds and that was one of the better games)

this might flip in the next 6 months as the DS is going to be getting a lot of RPG games.

[chosen1s]

If you want a system that is designed for gaming, with additional functionality (music, TV, browsing, etc) as a future possibility but really an afterthought, get a DS.

If you want a system that is designed with equal weight given to music, movies, games, walking your dog, etc. but not 100% sold out to gaming, then get a PSP.

[Ender]

It's sad that most of you can't recommend one system without bashing the other. Skipped debate class, did we?

Here's an honest breakdown:

The PSP offers more varied functionalities. It can surf the web (slowly and clumsily, though), play music, play movies (UMD and from the memory stick), view pictures, and play games. There are some really bad games, some average ports, and a few really amazing titles. The sports games on PSP are almost identical to their console counterparts. Also, there are some excellent racing titles on the PSP, as well as a few top-notch RPGs. However, overall, no true innovation exists on the PSP. But it does offer the console experience on-the-go, which is very nice.

The DS is all about innovation and creativity. There are, again, some really bad games, some decent ones, and then some really awesome games as well. If you enjoy the Nintendo franchises (Zelda, Mario, Kirby), then this system would be good for you. If you want sports games, racing games, or RPGs, the DS will disappoint you at this time. There are some good titles on the horizon, though. Phoenix Wright, Trauma Center, NSMB, Dawn of Sorrow, and Mario Kart are all must-haves if you get this system.

So, you can get the DS for $129, or the PSP for $199. If you get the PSP, you'll need a memory stick, which can be had for $30 if you get a 1gb. The price of games varies, but the PSP will cost you more in the end. But, you do get more features for that added expense.

[hohez]

All this talk of RPGs between the two systems confuses me.

Valkyrie Profile is a port of a PS1 game.
Tales of Eternia isn't out yet.
Untold Legends is RUINED by load times if you plan on playing on the go. And it's a very hollow Diablo knock off at that.
Ys: The ARk of Napishtim is a port of a PS2 game

I don't see where all these great AAA RPG titles are for PSP that keep getting mentioned every 5 posts.

The DS is just as shallow on RPGs as the PSP right now. Getting either system for released RPGs isn't the best reason to buy them right now, but there are a lot coming out over the next few months. DS has Atlus support with both GBA and DS RPG releases. Not all Atlus games are good, but they are putting a lot of effort into it. Children of Mana later this year,
Final Fantasy 3, the only one America Hasn't gotten.

Contact,
Deep Labyrinth,
Dragon Quest Rocket Slimes,
Eragon
Lost in Blue
Wifi Enabled Crystal Chronicles
Mario and luigi Partners in Time
The 2million crappy pokemon rehashes...ok thats not a good one....

Not to mention the backlog of GBA games. The Golden Suns, the Advance Wars games, and Fire Emblem


The point is, depending on who you ask, there are going to be people partial to a certain genre on either system. There is no better or worse.

Hell if you are getting a system for RPGs, get a GBA Micro for 50 bucks.

[cochesecochese]

I've got a DSLite now and I'm planning to get a ceramic white PSP as soon as it comes out here, or maybe in two-three months if I have to import it. Anyways.

The DS is just straight up fun as hell. I play the first party Nintendo games like a madman and hit up some of the third party games on occasion. The problem is, like any Nintendo console, the first party stuff just outshines the competition so much. You've really gotta give Brain Age, Animal Crossing and NSMB a shot. They're just so damn fun! I swear the DS is the first system to make me smile and laugh like a child in a long time.

The PSP on the other hand has all the games and multifunctionality. In order to make that worthwhile, though, you have to buy a bigger memstick. Bummer. Beautiful device with a lot of good games such as Lumines, KD (not as hot as the PS2 version but still!), Daxter, Loco Roco is dropping soon and so is the new Metal Gear. The Metal Gear Acids and the graphic novel are sick good. PQ and Hotshots golf are real good too.

Now I'm one of those public transit kids and I'll put it to you this way. I have a DS and an SP and usually play the DS when I'm flying around town and then play long RPG's on the SP for long trips. But, I'm planning to replace it with a PSP because the PSP is just so damn awesome for long trips. Good, long, engaging games and you can carry your music and movies with you.

Hope you can sift through my longwindedness and pull some helpful info?

[DeathDealer]

I also have both but play the psp more lately probably cause its the newer one. If i had to pick one i would probably burst into flames going back and forth.
I used to bash the psp alot and always say that DS was way better, then i got a psp and that all changed drastically. the main thing i use the psp for though is internet at home (i dont have a computer at home), saving the cagcasts and listening to them at home, and other non gaming things. the ds is more appealing when i hang out with friends that also have a ds because of the single card dl play. ultimately when it comes to games i would have to vote DS.
if you already have an ipod video or otherwise and want something to play games id have to say go with the ds. if games are important but you also want all the extras then go with the psp. but they are working on most of that stuff for the ds. i saw some sort of adaptor that goes in the gba slot and makes the ds able to use some type of memory stick and play movies and mp3s.

[MusicNoteLess]

I'm in it for the games. And from what I've heard in the past is what made me choose the DS first. And of course the games are excellent indeed. But at the same time, alot of those games have low replay value. I just beat NSMB, phoenix Wright, M64DS completely...and I don't plan to go play again any time soon. I did get a good 20 hours+ out of each game, and it was worth it...but theres no point in playing again.

The only games I play now are Mariokart, Tetris, and Polarium. All which are excellent games with tons and tons of replay value.

I'm planning to get a PSP right now too. Let me reitterate, I'm in it for the games. And I have already bought Tekken and Valkyrie Profile even tho I don't own a PSP yet. RIght now is the time to get a PSP since the console is going for good deals if you can find one and the memory sticks are dropping in price. And I'm sure with the trend it's setting now, the PSP will have very good games to come in the future.

If you're strap for cash tho, go for a DS lite first and get Mario Kart. You won't be dissapointed =)

[RegalSin2020]

Well being the cheapo I am I have yet to get a NDS or PSP. I would go with the NDS since you could download NDS games like crazy and load them into a single cart. The PSP is the same deal however the game size takes up like ten NDS games for one PSP game.

The PSP however is able to emulate PSX, Super Famicom, Genisis, and most 16-bit games perfectly but the NDS is barely doing anything to reach that goal. The gba could emulate most 16-bit systems and even the PSX with the right chip.

You can play movies on the NDS and GBA with special software but for the PSP it's just a matter of converting to mp4.

The PSP has a wider screen for casual players. However The NDS is more for Japanese users who want the Game & Watch feeling.

The PSP has Metal Gear where everything is cel shaded comic styled art and Rockman X.

The NDS has Mario Kart Networked, browser, and could be used as a communication device. However the NDS needs to be in range for any network features to work.

The PSP can play games Online, you are able to browse without a cart, and even download to the PSP. The PSP could also be used as a communications device.

Personally I would wait for Gameboy 3d but the NDS is more original in comparison to the PSP.

[CocheseUGA]

Well being the cheapo and have yet o get ether I would go with the NDS since you could download NDS games like crazy and load them into a cart. The PSP is the same deal however the game size takes up like ten NDS games for one PSP game.

The PSP however is able to emulate PSX, Super Famicom, Genisis, and most 16-bit games perfectly but the NDS project has yet been on it's way and the gba could emulate 16-bit systems with the right programing and even the PSX with the right chip.

You can play movies on a NDS and GBA with special software but for the PSP it's just a matter of converting to mp4.

The PSP has a wider screen and is basically for casual users of games. However The NDS is more for japanese users who want that Game & Watch feeling with innovation.

The PSP has this Solid Snake game/movie where everything is in cel shaded comical art and Rockman X Anime on it.

The NDS has Mario Kart via Network, It's own browser, and could be used as a communication device. However the NDS needs a Network attachment for any of this to work.

The PSP been have games via Blue Tooth ( I heard ) and you are able to browse and even download things to the PSP. The PSP could also be used as a communications device.

Personally I would wait for Gameboy 3d but the NDS is original compared to the PSP.


What the fuck?

[Rodimus]

What the fuck?

My thoughts exactly.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Get a PSP and then only play Nintendo games on it! Brilliant!

[thegarageband]

OP, I have both systems. Which one do I use more? The DS. It's current gen games kick butt, and quite frankly none of the PSP games appeal to me:drool:. I've been playing Tetris DS and Metroid Prime a lot these days.

HOWEVER, my PSP is chock full of old-school gaming goodness.

NES - Earthbound :bouncy:
SNES - Chrono Trigger :bomb:
Neo-Geo
Gameboy/Gameboy Color
Atari 2600/5200 - E.T.
Sega Genesis - Sonic on Speed :D

The tricky part is finding a PSP with 1.5 firmware, or one that let's you downgrade it (basically it allows you to play games on the PSP by putting them into a memory stick...)

It's very convenient and the screen is gorgeous.

Basically this is what it boils down to:

Get a DS if you want to enjoy current generation games.
Get a PSP if you want to play past generation games.

If you have the cash though, get both.

[rscaramelo]

I have both a PSP and a DS lite. I appreciate the DS' quality but the PSP is better for me. I like shooters and sports games. DS' sports titles suck. MLB The Show kicks butt. The PSP feels more solid. People complain that the PSP relies on a memory stick but where's the DS' memory slot? I bought the PSP strictly for gaming but it's nice to have options. I don't have any DS games that have grabbed me like my PSP games.

Just my opinion...

RC

[martin8me]

OP, I have both systems. Which one do I use more? The DS. It's current gen games kick butt, and quite frankly none of the PSP games appeal to me:drool:. I've been playing Tetris DS and Metroid Prime a lot these days.

HOWEVER, my PSP is chock full of old-school gaming goodness.

NES - Earthbound :bouncy:
SNES - Chrono Trigger :bomb:
Neo-Geo
Gameboy/Gameboy Color
Atari 2600/5200 - E.T.
Sega Genesis - Sonic on Speed :D

The tricky part is finding a PSP with 1.5 firmware, or one that let's you downgrade it (basically it allows you to play games on the PSP by putting them into a memory stick...)

It's very convenient and the screen is gorgeous.

Basically this is what it boils down to:

Get a DS if you want to enjoy current generation games.
Get a PSP if you want to play past generation games.

If you have the cash though, get both. True the PSP has the ablity to play Snes, Nes, Genesis ,( even N64!!!!)etc...the list goes on
and soon us PSP users can play Playstation Games with the alloted firmware.
BTW think of how many Playstation RPG's there are!!!!!!!!

[furyk]

If you're getting a system for pure emulation the PSP is probably your best bet considering you won't potentially brick the PSP by downgrading the firmware, but that has happened with the DS and DS Lite. For a pure game comparison (talking about games that are out right now only):

-PSP has much better racing and sports games. Just look at everything EA puts out and imagine a PSP version for sports plus Smackdown vs Raw 2006, Virtua Tennis, Wipeout Pure, Hot Shots Golf, Gripshift, Burnout Legends, and a host of other The DS currently has one racing game worth playing and it's name is Mario Kart. It's a little closer in terms of sports, but the DS best sports games are golf and import tennis games.

-Both are pretty equal in terms of RPGs with each system really only having one AAA title at the moment (VP:L for the PSP, Mario and Luigi: PIT for the DS). There are a couple other servicable RPGs for each system (X-Men Legends 2, Legend of Heroes series for PSP; Lost Magic, Mega Man Battle Network 5 for DS) but really you're better off sticking with a GBA if this is the only genre you're interested in.

-Unless you count Adventure games as RPGs, the DS has tons of great adventure games in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Lost in Blue, and Trace Memory. I'm pretty sure the PSP doesn't have one.

-DS has better platformers then the PSP with Castlevania DS, Super Princess Peach, NSMB, Sonic Rush, Kirby Canvas Curse, and scores of other titles. That's not to say the PSP doesn't have great platformers either as Mega Man Powered Up, Exit, and Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter are all great games.

-If you're only interested in 3D platformers, PSP wins there with Daxter alone, but it has a few other great titles with Tokobot. The DS only has Mario 64 (that's worth mentioning) and it's pretty wonky.

-Strategy games both systems are pretty equal with the PSP having Field Commander and the DS having Advanced Wars and Age of Empires

-Shooters its the PSP with SOCOM, Syphon Filter, and GTA (if you want to classify that there). The DS has Metroid Prime Hunters but that's a love it/hate it game and Resident Evil DS (which again, doesn't really deserve to be classified anywhere else).

-Mini games it's all about the DS with Brain Age, Wario Ware Touched, the Feel the Magic series, and a ton of games have mini games built in. The only PSP mini game games that I can think of is an Ape Escape game and Ultimate Block Party which both were wonky.

-Sim games, again DS. Nintendogs and Animal Crossing.

-Puzzle games with the PSP you've got a AAA title with Lumines and Lemmings. With the DS you've got Tetris, Meteos, Magnetica, Puyo Pop Fever, Pokemon Trozei, and a ton of other games.

-Fighting games its all PSP with Street Fighter Alpha 3, Tekken, Darkstalkers, and a few other great games. The only good DS fighters are imports.

-In games that sort of define being classified in any traditional genre (or that are one of a kind for each system in a current genre) you've got the Metal Gear Ac!d series, Me and My Katamari, the MGS Digital Graphic Novel, and the Gradius Collection. With the DS you've got Pac Pix, Metroid Prime Pinball, Trauma Center, Nanostray, and a bunch of other weird shit that's fun.

If you plan on importing for the PSP has the Bleach series, Suidoken I & II, Breath of Fire 3, the Naruto series, and the Sakura Taisen series. With the DS you have Jump Superstars, Bleach, the Simple series, Osu Taikae Ouendan, and Dassaigo Band Brothers. I tried to avoid picking games that have a set US release date which is why something like Loco Roco isn't listed.

The PSP is an easier system to use for multifunctionality right off the bat. The DS can play movies, ROMs, music, and browse the net too, it's just that you have to do some leg work and mod your DS to make it happen (also the cost of doing all that stuff puts it on the level of a PSP at that point). The DS can legally play GBA games but the PSP has a GBA emulator (I think) and those games are easy enough to come by. The DS has a clear advantage in battery life and durability while the PSP is a superior system in terms of graphics and hardware.

As far as future releases are concerned for the PSP you've got Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins, Loco Roco, Bomberman, Capcom Puzzle World, the Powerstone Collection, GTA: Vice City Stories, Death Jr 2, Lumines 2, Socom Bravo 2, the Eyetoy Portable, Gran Turismo Mobile, MGS Portable Ops and a Silent Hill prequel. That plus ports of a lot of the major multi-system releases.

The Nintendo DS has the following coming out in the near future. Final Fantasy 3, Contact, Mario Hoops 3 on 3, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Elite Beat Agents,
Yoshi's Island 2, Kirby DS, Panzer Tactics, Phoenix Wright: And Justice For All, Pokemon Ranger, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime, Star Fox Command, Mech Assault, Mega Man ZX, Deep Labryinth, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, and a score of sequels to GBA games.

Both systems have connectivity to their console big brothers so that may be the deciding factor. I think the DS has a stronger fall coming up then the PSP, but the PSP has the much better version of almost all of the ports coming over and it still has clear advantages in sports, shooter, and racing games. Ultimately, I love my PSP, but the $70 higher price tag and the cost of a memory stick and a Greatest Hits or other clearance title would not be worth a DS Lite and 4-8 games for me (more if you grab some on clearance). I hope this helped in your decision.

[MrDemonicAngel]

If you're getting a system for pure emulation the PSP is probably your best bet considering you won't potentially brick the PSP by downgrading the firmware, but that has happened with the DS and DS Lite. For a pure game comparison (talking about games that are out right now only):

-PSP has much better racing and sports games. Just look at everything EA puts out and imagine a PSP version for sports plus Smackdown vs Raw 2006, Virtua Tennis, Wipeout Pure, Hot Shots Golf, Gripshift, Burnout Legends, and a host of other The DS currently has one racing game worth playing and it's name is Mario Kart. It's a little closer in terms of sports, but the DS best sports games are golf and import tennis games.

-Both are pretty equal in terms of RPGs with each system really only having one AAA title at the moment (VP:L for the PSP, Mario and Luigi: PIT for the DS). There are a couple other servicable RPGs for each system (X-Men Legends 2, Legend of Heroes series for PSP; Lost Magic, Mega Man Battle Network 5 for DS) but really you're better off sticking with a GBA if this is the only genre you're interested in.

-Unless you count Adventure games as RPGs, the DS has tons of great adventure games in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Lost in Blue, and Trace Memory. I'm pretty sure the PSP doesn't have one.

-DS has better platformers then the PSP with Castlevania DS, Super Princess Peach, NSMB, Sonic Rush, Kirby Canvas Curse, and scores of other titles. That's not to say the PSP doesn't have great platformers either as Mega Man Powered Up, Exit, and Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter are all great games.

-If you're only interested in 3D platformers, PSP wins there with Daxter alone, but it has a few other great titles with Tokobot. The DS only has Mario 64 (that's worth mentioning) and it's pretty wonky.

-Strategy games both systems are pretty equal with the PSP having Field Commander and the DS having Advanced Wars and Age of Empires

-Shooters its the PSP with SOCOM, Syphon Filter, and GTA (if you want to classify that there). The DS has Metroid Prime Hunters but that's a love it/hate it game and Resident Evil DS (which again, doesn't really deserve to be classified anywhere else).

-Mini games it's all about the DS with Brain Age, Wario Ware Touched, the Feel the Magic series, and a ton of games have mini games built in. The only PSP mini game games that I can think of is an Ape Escape game and Ultimate Block Party which both were wonky.

-Sim games, again DS. Nintendogs and Animal Crossing.

-Puzzle games with the PSP you've got a AAA title with Lumines and Lemmings. With the DS you've got Tetris, Meteos, Magnetica, Puyo Pop Fever, Pokemon Trozei, and a ton of other games.

-Fighting games its all PSP with Street Fighter Alpha 3, Tekken, Darkstalkers, and a few other great games. The only good DS fighters are imports.

-In games that sort of define being classified in any traditional genre (or that are one of a kind for each system in a current genre) you've got the Metal Gear Ac!d series, Me and My Katamari, the MGS Digital Graphic Novel, and the Gradius Collection. With the DS you've got Pac Pix, Metroid Prime Pinball, Trauma Center, Nanostray, and a bunch of other weird shit that's fun.

If you plan on importing for the PSP has the Bleach series, Suidoken I & II, Breath of Fire 3, the Naruto series, and the Sakura Taisen series. With the DS you have Jump Superstars, Bleach, the Simple series, Osu Taikae Ouendan, and Dassaigo Band Brothers. I tried to avoid picking games that have a set US release date which is why something like Loco Roco isn't listed.

The PSP is an easier system to use for multifunctionality right off the bat. The DS can play movies, ROMs, music, and browse the net too, it's just that you have to do some leg work and mod your DS to make it happen (also the cost of doing all that stuff puts it on the level of a PSP at that point). The DS can legally play GBA games but the PSP has a GBA emulator (I think) and those games are easy enough to come by. The DS has a clear advantage in battery life and durability while the PSP is a superior system in terms of graphics and hardware.

As far as future releases are concerned for the PSP you've got Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins, Loco Roco, Bomberman, Capcom Puzzle World, the Powerstone Collection, GTA: Vice City Stories, Death Jr 2, Lumines 2, Socom Bravo 2, the Eyetoy Portable, Gran Turismo Mobile, MGS Portable Ops and a Silent Hill prequel. That plus ports of a lot of the major multi-system releases.

The Nintendo DS has the following coming out in the near future. Final Fantasy 3, Contact, Mario Hoops 3 on 3, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Elite Beat Agents,
Yoshi's Island 2, Kirby DS, Panzer Tactics, Phoenix Wright: And Justice For All, Pokemon Ranger, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime, Star Fox Command, Mech Assault, Mega Man ZX, Deep Labryinth, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, and a score of sequels to GBA games.

Both systems have connectivity to their console big brothers so that may be the deciding factor. I think the DS has a stronger fall coming up then the PSP, but the PSP has the much better version of almost all of the ports coming over and it still has clear advantages in sports, shooter, and racing games. Ultimately, I love my PSP, but the $70 higher price tag and the cost of a memory stick and a Greatest Hits or other clearance title would not be worth a DS Lite and 4-8 games for me (more if you grab some on clearance). I hope this helped in your decision.

it help alot...thanks

[The Mana Knight]

^ But most of those games suck...A lot of those games are good. I bet you haven't played them.

PSP without a doubt is my favorite, but I expect to hear a ton of DS support due to this site being very anti-Sony (For years, you hear people complain about getting a PS2 version of a game, consistent PS3 hate, and you always hear people bashing PSP in the PSP forum).

For one, loading isn't all that bad, from the 27 games I purchased. Some games I played, the loading may be a little bad to start the game, but after that, the loading isn't too bad. Most games, the loading is abotu 10 seconds. Anyone who can't wait an extra 10 seconds every once in a while, has a problem IMO. The only game that I played, that has bad loading times, is Ape Escape On The Loose, where the game loads every section of a level, for a long time; however, the game Daxter has next to no loading.

The biggest reason why I gave PSP the edge is hardware. First off, I absolutely love changing my wallpaper, since it gives my PSP a personal touch (normally I put up an RPG wallpaper). The PSP has an internet browser, MP3 music player, video player, photo storage, etc. I also like how it uses memory sticks, because they can be bought cheap now. I give the UMD format the edge over cartridges, because you get superior sound quality (similar to a CD) while you get okay sound out of the DS, and it forces games to be saved externally, which is a good thing. I like how games are saved to a memory stick, for I can save multiple modes of games, back up my data on a PC, and even download a game save. Plus, if I borrow or rent a game, I can start back at where I left off, instead of restarting the game, since I must have the same cartridge to continue. With a DS, it's strictly gaming. If I don't feel like gaming (which is sometimes the case), then I can't do anything else because that's what the DS is made for.

As for the games, IMO, PSP games are better. I have not found any games on DS that's anywhere near as good as Daxter, Hot Shots Golf Open Tee, Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Mega Man Powered Up, Metal Gear Acid 2, Ridge Racer, Syphon Filter Dark Mirror, Tekken Dark Resurrection, Valkyrie Profile Lenneth, and Wipeout Pure. My favorite DS games Advance Wars Dual Strike, Mario Kart DS, Mega Man Battle Network Double Team, and Sonic Rush do come very close though. However, I will admit that I have NOT played Phoenix Wright Attorney, because I cannot find it. :( But, I'll put it this way, I do NOT like many Nintendo first party games at all (Except for a Mario Kart, Wario Ware, Intelligent Systems games, and a Camelot game. I do not like Zelda, Metroid, most Mario's after Mario 64, Animal Crossing, etc. much at all). I do like most of Sony's first party games (A big reason PS1 and PS2 were my main consoles during their respected generations). As for the games being $40, I rarely see it on PSP. I can get PSP games on sale often, price drops, GH games. Anyway, I rather pay $40 for a console quality game then $30-$35 for a short game that may never drop price (I'm talking about your games Nintendo, since I hate how you rarely drop the price on your games, which aren't worth more than $20 IMO). Some may say the PSP is nothing but ports, but that's a huge myth. Yes, it has some ports, but they are great (some are remakes or improvements that make the previous version inferior, like the Mega Man remakes) to have, along with some original games. IMO, the PSP has a good mix of games, making me very happy.

I bought a DS in December 2005. I enjoyed it, but without a doubt, it didn't put a single dent into my PS2 play time. But, when I got my PSP in April 2006, I absolutely loved it, where I found myself wanting to buy more games and play it everyday. It's the first platform I ever purchased to put a huge dent in the PS2, where I usually play PSP 65% of the time right now, due to having the most fun with it. I still love my DS, where it's my third most played console/handheld right now, but the PSP is for me. But, I'm thinking the DS will get better later this year, where my opinion might change, with games like FFIII (I want it more than any PSP game this year), Magical Starsign, Mega Man ZX, Castlevania: PoR, and Children of Mana.

I say try to get both, because the complement eachother well, but if I could only have one, it would be PSP.

Also, I'll admit, the DS does have a stronger Fall lineup of games; however, that makes up the weak Spring/Summer lineup of the DS, that the PSP did very well. So IMO, that balances to two out.

Also IMO, the two really shouldn't be compared, because they are both very different and aim for different markets. The only thing they have in common, is that they both play games.

[kurrptsenate]

i think PSP owns in the online department. Nintendo's use of friend code, and no REAL lobby makes it terrible for finding games. I think getting assigned random oppenents is nice for something like instant action, but having a lobby like SOCOM online is SO much more enjoyable and easier to use

[furyk]

i think PSP owns in the online department. Nintendo's use of friend code, and no REAL lobby makes it terrible for finding games. I think getting assigned random oppenents is nice for something like instant action, but having a lobby like SOCOM online is SO much more enjoyable and easier to use

Yeah, but it's for the kids!!!1 Friend codes protect our kids like a cool sticky condem of love and sunshine and happiness! Thank goodness the children won't be tricked into going and having sex with someone because of the complete lack of communication in Mario Kart.

[Skelah]

its like this a psp is a portable ps2 an mp3 player a psx nintendo64 gameboy color.

The ds graphicly is lower than a gamecube? alot of the games arnt mainstream .

How do you compare these 2 one is so superior

[martin8me]

Yeah, but it's for the kids!!!1 Friend codes protect our kids like a cool sticky condem of love and sunshine and happiness! Thank goodness the children won't be tricked into going and having sex with someone because of the complete lack of communication in Mario Kart.
HAHAHAH THATS THE MOST FUNNIEST THING I HEARD ALL DAY !!!!!!!!!!

Ok on topic ....i think th psp will finnish the DS once the PSX Emulator comes out in September or october

[martin8me]

But, I'm thinking the DS will get better later this year, where my opinion might change, with games like FFIII (I want it more than any PSP game this year)
You say that you want FFIII more than any PSP game?....How bout FFVII:Crisis Core

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

The PSP kicks it's ass, period.

The PSP has tons of good games, awesome graphics, and computer-like capabilities.

But, the DS is still cool in it's own right, what with some good games, touch capibility, two screens, and wi-fi.

They're both good, but PSP is definitely a lot better IMO.

[furyk]

its like this a psp is a portable ps2 an mp3 player a psx nintendo64 gameboy color.

The ds graphicly is lower than a gamecube? alot of the games arnt mainstream .

How do you compare these 2 one is so superior

One also costs 100 bucks more and to obtain all of the ROM features of the PSP you have to break the law, and honestly, who gives a shit about mainstream games? Some of the best PS2 games weren't mainstream at all. That's some terrible reasoning all in all.

But, I'm thinking the DS will get better later this year, where my opinion might change, with games like FFIII (I want it more than any PSP game this year)
You say that you want FFIII more than any PSP game?....How bout FFVII:Crisis Core

He could be like me and think that every Final Fantasy after VI is angsty trash :)

[Reality's Fringe]

Gizmondo. Nintendo is for kids.

[maigoyume]

The PSP kicks it's ass, period.

The PSP has tons of good games, awesome graphics, and computer-like capabilities.

But, the DS is still cool in it's own right, what with some good games, touch capibility, two screens, and wi-fi.

They're both good, but PSP is definitely a lot better IMO.
Its all a matter of opinion, I haven't seen PSP's flying off shelves and completely out of stock in stores. Granted the psp does have SOME good games, but not TONS, graphics are quite good, computer-like capabilities, sure. I've tried out the psp, its an alright system, but I enjoy playing games on the go which I can't get at home, so its the DS for me. Well thats my two cents. I personally enjoy the DS because it gives me a fresh experience.

[xghostsniperx]

Coming from an unbiased gamer, I would go with a DS. I didn't read through the three pages of posts, but here's the reason I chose a DS: Backwards Compatibility.

When you pick up a PSP, you have a library of 25 good games.

When you pick up a DS, you have a library of 200+ good games. There are at least 35 great DS games, and so many more great GBA games.

[Rodimus]

A lot of those games are good. I bet you haven't played them.

I played about 50% of the games on the list. Lummines was the only one I enjoyed.

With that said I'm really cosidering getting a PSP now that I'm seeing alot of games I want to play (Tekken DR, Valkyrie Profile). But I'm just afraid it would sit and collect dust. When I play my DS it's only for an average of 10 minutes.

I'm not anti or pro anything. I play games, not consoles.

[Rozz]

When it comes down to games, portability, and price, the DS is clearly the winner hands-down. Every PSP game I have played was plagued with awful load times as well....

[MadFlava]

I would go with a DS lite, I've been debating which system to get and I now realize that with the DS, I will have options to a much more interesting variety of games. Not to mention Sony is probably going to redesign the PSP in 2007 to fix the numerous flaws. Also, the DS allows you to play all those GBA games you've collected through the years.

[Skelah]

its all about what kind of games your into..i think psp is now coming with some nintendo style games that people can enjoy 'loco roco'
So if your not mario obsessed you gotta go with the psp.

There both good in there own way but to compare is like comparing ps2 to gamecube.

[halu102]

Yeah, it really depends what kind of games you're into. If you're into the more mature oriented games, like shooters or sports, get a PSP. If you really want to have genuine fun, go with DS. I love my DS to death. And I see my friends with the PSP, though they are into it right now because of a new game, it'll only last for a little while. I admit, the graphics really do own the DS, but the look and feel of the DS lite is just right for me.

[Thomas96]

Well if you want nearly ps2 quality graphics then you should go with the PSP, the DS advantage is that it has a lot of good games, (new super mario, brain age, castlevania...) and gets a lot of support. But the PSP is getting its share of blockbuster games.. Tekken DR(best fighting game on a handheld system) GTA Vice City Stories, Metal Gear Portable ops, and in Nov. you'll be able to play ps1 games on the psp. If you want music, video, and internet on the go.. .then the psp is good for that. PSP games are about the same price as DS games... and some games on the psp load slow, (smackdown) but most games load up fast. Go with the psp you won't regret it... both systems are good, just try and think about what things you're going to want to do...

[super_nerd]

Here's my 2 Canadian cents (I'm not Canadian btw)

You can't compare the systems just by hardware, why? In terms of hardware xbox>GC>PS2 but according to sales the PS2 is the leader. So what makes a system more desireable? It's the games.

If you're going to get a system solely based on the games it can play then I'd go for the DS. The DS has more better games you can choose from. Sales show the DS is beating the PSP worldwide, simple as that.

[yukine]

Quit being lazy, and add the extra "tendo."

Fuck!

[maigoyume]

Here's my 2 Canadian cents (I'm not Canadian btw)

You can't compare the systems just by hardware, why? In terms of hardware xbox>GC>PS2 but according to sales the PS2 is the leader. So what makes a system more desireable? It's the games.

If you're going to get a system solely based on the games it can play then I'd go for the DS. The DS has more better games you can choose from. Sales show the DS is beating the PSP worldwide, simple as that.

lies ALL LIES! you didn't say "Eh?" even once

[super_nerd]

lies ALL LIES! you didn't say "Eh?" even once eh!

[maigoyume]

eh!okay fair enough :)

[richbastard]

I love the PSP better for so many reasons more original games,more mature all my friends own PSP ,some really blowing your head away graphics i still cant believe it every time i play Tekken on that badboy.
n-ds is ok i guess but its more of the same mario ,wario kiddie boring crap,look like a gba with 2 screens.

[maigoyume]

I love the PSP better for so many reasons more original games,more mature all my friends own PSP ,some really blowing your head away graphics i still cant believe it every time i play Tekken on that badboy.
n-ds is ok i guess but its more of the same mario ,wario kiddie boring crap,look like a gba with 2 screens.original? name me 5 titles that you would call "original"
more mature titles hmm sure if you enjoy ports
head blowing graphics, nah not really its nice and all but nothing mind blowing
at the very least the ds has opened up the market for others with titles like brain age, big brain academy, cooking mama, sudoku master, nintendogs, the list goes on
you could have saved face by not mentioning that it is "kiddie" just because nintendo's games are not only catered towards an older demographic

[whoknows]

original? name me 5 titles that you would call "original"
Well, I know you weren't aiming that at me, but...

1. Loco Roco
2. Pursuit Force
3. Metal Gear Ac!d
4. EXIT
5. Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel (I know its not technically a game, still, its something thats VERY original)
6. Mercury (incase you don't want to count MGS: DGN)

[yukine]

Well, I know you weren't aiming that at me, but...

1. Loco Roco
2. Pursuit Force
3. Metal Gear Ac!d
4. EXIT
5. Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel (I know its not technically a game, still, its something thats VERY original)
6. Mercury (incase you don't want to count MGS: DGN)

And what's funny is that, most of those games, are very underrated and don't sell all that great.

[Rodimus]

That's about the extent of orginality coming from the PSP. And I don't count Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel. They do (or did) make graphics novels in DVD format. I don't think they sold very well.

But it's not a "bad" thing that you can play all your PS2 games in mini size on the go. The DS hardware almost forces games to be orginal.

[maigoyume]

That's about the extent of orginality coming from the PSP. And I don't count Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel. They do (or did) make graphics novels in DVD format. I don't think they sold very well.

But it's not a "bad" thing that you can play all your PS2 games in mini size on the go. The DS hardware almost forces games to be orginal.I just prefer something different on the go, text-adventure games were pretty much a dying genre, but was revived with titles like phoenix wright and trace memory

[Rodimus]

I just prefer something different on the go, text-adventure games were pretty much a dying genre, but was revived with titles like phoenix wright and trace memory

How was Trace Memory? Maybe I should pick that one up since I enjoyed Pheonix Wright so much. Text Adventures does sound like a boring concept, but have quite a bit of potential. I'd like to see more of them hit the states.

[maigoyume]

How was Trace Memory? Maybe I should pick that one up since I enjoyed Pheonix Wright so much. Text Adventures does sound like a boring concept, but have quite a bit of potential. I'd like to see more of them hit the states.Its short, but while it lasts its actually quite fun, multiple endings depending on how many of these "trace data carts" you find, try getting it for under $15, its not entirely a text-adventure since you do interact with the environment as you run around and uncover information through use of the touch screen via blowing, scratching, etc plus theres this neat camera thing you can use

[BryceDraven]

Just get them both! lol But really, I have a PSP. >.> I wanna get a DS lite. Hmmm just look at the games and see what ones you want because they are both great systems.

[iPlay360]

i've got both. i like them both.
which do you prefer?
noisy psp (because of the UMD disc spinning)
quiet ds (tiny cartridges that don't spin & can save onto)

[Chacrana]

i've got both. i like them both.
which do you prefer?
noisy psp (because of the UMD disc spinning)
quiet ds (tiny cartridges that don't spin & can save onto)

unfortunately, the OP probably made his decision about half a year ago.

[Rodimus]

unfortunately, the OP probably made his decision about half a year ago.

I was thinkin' who would dig up this old thread?

[sonicfreak5]

Gaming for All Ages and more fun tricks-DS
Complete Multimedia Center ,Emulation, Hacking, Gaming-PSP

[The Crotch]

Obviously, neither helps you out with reading comprehension.

[Admiral Ackbar]

The Admiral says get a DS Lite.

Let it be written, let it be done.

[Boeing 747]

To me neither are great, I don't want to pay $40 for ports and once and awhile a good game..

The DS has some nice games, I'm excited for pretty much all the first party but I really have yet to see a real unbelivable 3rd party game I want.

I lean to the DS because it just seems like the more fun system.

[CocheseUGA]

i've got both. i like them both.
which do you prefer?
noisy psp (because of the UMD disc spinning)
quiet ds (tiny cartridges that don't spin & can save onto)

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[stnkygrngo]

i agree with the DS. Sony has hit the mark, but it is forever and a day to load a game. i got rid of mine as well. meteos is rad and can be bought foro the cheap. metroid is insane and i just picked up elite beat agents, so addictive man. i cant stop playing mario kart either.

[Boeing 747]

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[Trusty Mutsi]

I have had both and now I only have a DS, sold the PSP. I really think the PSP is a great system but the major flaw with it for me is the extremely looong load times for games.

I really think if they figured out the load time problem and if they put a 20g or so hard drive in the PSP it would be near perfect.

I have to agree. I had both systems, and actually don't have either one any more. I loved the PSP games, but it didn't lend itself to portability because of load times and battery life. I just didn't feel it was a "pick up and go" system. The DS was GREAT for portability but I didn't care for the games.

[Thomas96]

Both the psp and Ds are good systems... the DS has more original games, due to the touch screen.. But the psp has great games, that aren't just ports, but at their heart are just ps2 type games but portable. You can get better deals on PSP games, than you can on DS games... PSP games, drop in price, whereas the most popular DS games, tend to remain at full price for a very long time. You can't go wrong with either one... it's just a matter of which on fits you best at this time. If you want more than just portable gaming.. then the psp might be your choice, as it plays, music, videos, and goes online. DS.. if you want to play some good original games... brain age, pheonix wright... (the touch generation) then I'd do DS...

I'd pick the psp, for now... you can always go back and buy a cheap DS.... plus the DS doesn't really have any big games coming out this year... (there's pokemon) but I don't know if you're in to that stuff...

[The Crotch]

This thread is truly immortal.

...

Sooo...

Do we worship it now?

[The 7th Number]

I had a PSP, hated the controls. As an adult (bigger hands then kids) the analog stick was in a very odd place, hard to use it and feel comfortable. The Dpad was also very stiff, and hard to move around in GTA:LCS. I think its a cool system, but i sold mine the minute i knew GTA:LCS was coming to PS2. I just cant stand the controls.

The DS, ive never played, but im very interested in it right now. Mainly because of the adult type games like Brain Age and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. I would only want it for another style of games, that use the touch screen most. I want games i can just pick up and play, not have to button mash, that gives me a challenge in solving puzzles and other things. Plus Animal Crossing doesnt hurt. ;)

But i would say go for PSP if you like Graphics, action games. Otherwise go for the DS if you like puzzles, and thinking games.

[uberzone]

Having owned both the DS and PSP for over a year now, I can honestly recommend owning both systems if possible.

However, I will say that the only reason my PSP contends with my DS is the fact that it is running custom firmware. I use it for my trips to play NES, Genesis and Gameboy Advance games. The portable system and awesome screen are perfect for pick up and play games, but the save states are also good for the RPG's and longer adventures.

Lately, what has really turned my DS into decoration on my shelf is Playstation One games. I've loaded about 12 PS1 games on my PSP and I have been glued to it ever since. I'm playing RPG's I never had the time to play before like Star Ocean, Xenogears and even some Action RPG's like Threads of Fate. Eihander, Silent Hill and Soul Reaver have been getting plenty of gametime as of late and I'll probably finish them this weekend as I'll be on a 4 hour flight.

Now I know that this may be seen as piracy for some people, however I justify it knowing that I own the actual PS1 games and the PSP is just a medium for which I use to play the games.

Having said that, If using custom firmware is not something you would do then the DS would be an ideal route. Better games available for purchase and cheaper all around.

[Jewelz23]

both if you can, get the DS first.

[depascal22]

They're both pretty good. Not great but pretty good.

[Rodimus]

What the hell, lets make this thread last for years to come!!!

I'm Pro-DS

[The Crotch]

No, let this thread die.

So I can resurrect it in two year's time when you've all forgotten about it (again)!

[kittycatgirl2k]

If you want to play the extensions to well known Sony-centric franchises such as Metal Gear Acid, Daxter (Jak and Daxter), Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, (upcoming) God of War, or love racing games (Need For Speed, etc) then definitely get the PSP. It also has alot of subpar RPGs, a few cool quirky titles (puzzler Lumines & the awesome LocoRoco) and some decent dungeon hacks (Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony).

The DS has its share of great games too, and if you are into Nintendos stuff, its a must with Pokemon, Super Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi, Metroid Pinball, the Brain games...etc. Plus there's two Castlevanias and the pretty good-almost great Lunar Knights RPG/action/slash n hacker.

Both have great titles and are systems I have played extensively. Id say own both if you possibly can.

[Cleaner7]

To whoever resurrected this thread, thanks!

I'm going on a week long trip as well as a 4 day trip this summer and really need something to keep me sane over the long drive with my little cousin. I've been considering buying a portable system and wasn't sure which one I'd prefer until now.

I already have a PS2, Xbox, and Xbox 360 so I love my console games, but have never owned a portable device. With that said, I think I'm going to buy a DS for 2 reasons: 1) It's cheap, which is huge because my trips are putting my on a big budget. 2) I don't want to get the console experience except on the go. I'd rather play new games that I can't get anywhere else. For these reasons the DS appeals to me. Mainly, I'm excited to finally play Animal Crossing and other Nintendo franchise games. I haven't owned a Nintendo system since the N64 so it will be a nice reunion. Plus I want to play a bunch of strategy and RTS games such as Age of Empire and the Advance Wars games since I don't like to game on my laptop. Also, I'm definitely looking forward to the large amount of Game Boy Advance games available. Thanks! I've finally made up my mind.

Maybe I'll get a PSP later, but right now I don't want to play mainly ports or sports/action games. Plus I have an iPod so I don't really need all those extra media capabilities. It's tempting, but I'll go with the new experience over a similar one that I can get at home.

[Rodimus]

I had both systems at one time. I recently went on a trip to Japan and all I played on my travel time was DS, and I played alot cause the in-flight movies sucked. The only time I touched my PSP was to watch Final Fantasy: Advent Children. For me the PSP was an impulse buy just to play Tekken DR. But once I had my fill of that I ended up just selling it on eBay. Normally I play portables in short bursts and the DS is better suited for that.

Don't get me wrong the PSP is a good system, but it's not for me.

[The Crotch]

Plus I want to play a bunch of strategy and RTS games such as Age of Empire and the Advance Wars games since I don't like to game on my laptop. Also, I'm definitely looking forward to the large amount of Game Boy Advance games available. Thanks! I've finally made up my mind.
Neither Advance Wars nor Age of Kings DS are RTS'. While the machine seems made for RTS', I don't think the genre has yet made an appearance on the DS.

Still, they're both supposed to be great games.

[furyk]

Neither Advance Wars nor Age of Kings DS are RTS'. While the machine seems made for RTS', I don't think the genre has yet made an appearance on the DS.

Still, they're both supposed to be great games.

The FFXII sequel is going to be an RTS which makes one at least.

[GuilewasNK]

I really enjoy my DS. I can't really speak on the PSP because I haven't played it much. I'd get both if I could afford it though.

[the3rdkey]

Hands down the PSP imo, but you wont get that answer much here. CAG is very pro Nintendo and anti Sony. I really think any gamer should have both, but if I HAD to chose only one it would be the PSP.

Really dumb to call CAG pro Nintendo and anti Sony. I owned both a DS and a PSP and sold the PSP cause it is not fit for carrying around and has load times.

PS3 is a great system. PSP is not.

DS is a great handheld. PSP is a great stay at home play me cause you can't see me in certain light situations. ETC>!

[Exedor]

I did a review/comparison of both like a ds vs psp head to head on my blog at http://humantargets.blogspot.com/

Be warned it was written at like 4 am so it's not my best work =)

[bullsrfive]

I might get a PSP once FFT War of the Lions comes out.

[PhrostByte]

I like my DS :D

Problem is... with a lot of my favorite games after I've beat them there's not much to do. I guess that's a problem with almost every game (besides multiplayer stuff). I'm talking about games like Megaman ZX, NSMB, Mario 64 DS, Sonic Rush, etc.

[Tiffanne]

I like my PSP :) I like being able to run homebrew on it. I haven't played a DS though. Thinking of getting one for my son's birthday.

[MrDemonicAngel]

i ended up getting the DS...enjoying it very much...but i might have to pick up the psp soon...when the new psp "lite" comes out...

[Trusty Mutsi]

Y'know, I always wanted the PSP more. When I heard so much great stuff about the DS, I got one instead. I didn't really care for it much (this is early in it's life) and kept thinking of the PSP. So I sold the DS and got a PSP. I loved it at first, but my main issues were load times and the fact I needed a case for it. It just isn't as portable and pick up and play as the DS. And the battery life is shorter, especially from needing the screen bright enough to see during the day. So I sold it and got a DS again recently, and I must say the games available are awsome now.

I REALLY expected to prefer the PSP, but the DS has won me over.

But like some people said earlier, look at what games are available and choose mainly from that.

[megasupa]

The choice depends on how you want to use the systems. I currently have both a DS and PSP, and it used to take me a while to decide which one I wanted to take out. If I needed something to keep me entertained for short bursts I would take my DS Lite along since I can play for a few minutes and then close the screen when I have to do something else. However, on a long roadtrip, a PSP is better since I can have the choice between playing games, watching movies , or listening to music. Lately, I take my DS and a small mp3 player instead of the PSP because the amount of good games on the PSP has pretty much dried up.

[Old Rasputin]

The choice depends on how you want to use the systems. I currently have both a DS and PSP, and it used to take me a while to decide which one I wanted to take out. If I needed something to keep me entertained for short bursts I would take my DS Lite along since I can play for a few minutes and then close the screen when I have to do something else. However, on a long roadtrip, a PSP is better since I can have the choice between playing games, watching movies , or listening to music. Lately, I take my DS and a small mp3 player instead of the PSP because the amount of good games on the PSP has pretty much dried up.

I got to ,"The choice depends....." and then tought: "this is gonna be boring."

[Megafrog]

I have both a PSP and a DS and hands down, the DS wins. The PSP is too heavy, has very limited battery life and the only decent games on it are the RPGs. DS has RPGs and much, much more. One nice feature of the DS is the ability to play multiplayer games and actually find opponents. I have never been able to find an opponent on my PSP in well over a year however when I throw on a wifi game on the DS such as Mario Kart, I never have a problem finding competition, from all over the world no less.

[whoknows]

Why did you bump this?

[The Crotch]

Christ. This thread gets back up on its feet more than a fucking RRF zombie.

[Quintessence]

Christ. This thread gets back up on its feet more than a fucking RRF zombie.

When will it die! :booty:

[ThaiGrocer]

When will it die! :booty:

Threads usually die when I make a reply. So it's about time, as I am the angel of thread deaths.

I have both systems. My personal conclusion:

PSP - Great around the house for epic 3D games.
DS - Portable fun that is actually portable in every necessary aspect.

[evilmrt]

The PSP is a mini-media player/internet device with some killer games.

The DS is a pure gaming device, made for fun (nintendo style) over graphics and other extra functions.

It depends on what you want! I chose the PSP, but one thing I do miss are the puzzle games for the DS.

[Access_Denied]

PSP with Custom Firmware = DS Lite with R4. It's impossible to decide between them as they're both so awesome.

[silent h3ro]

I love my DS. I used to own both but to me the DS is a wayyy better portable. I don't want to play portable console games on the PSP, that's what my Xbox 360 is for. What does bother me a lot about the DS though is that almost all the games are geared towards pre-teens or younger teenagers. Also the price of the DS is $40 cheaper than the PSP so there's another reason right there. In my opinion, the DS has more diverse games and more people own a DS than a PSP.

[homeland]

had a psp since launch w/ custom firmware and just recently sold it for a Ds. Best decision. I'm in love w/ my DS it actually feels like a portable gaming device, and not something that tries to be 4 other things.

DS w/ cyclods +4gb microsd card = :D

[silent h3ro]

had a psp since launch w/ custom firmware and just recently sold it for a Ds. Best decision. I'm in love w/ my DS it actually feels like a portable gaming device, and not something that tries to be 4 other things.

DS w/ cyclods +4gb microsd card = :DI couldn't have said it better myself. I also had a launch PSP (I bought it the day it came out), and I just sold it last month and bought my DS with a CycloDS and a 2 gig card.

[KaneRobot]

I own both (DS Lite, PSP Slim) and barely use either. Sometimes I'll use the PSP for watching videos if I'm bored at work.