PSP or Nin DS?

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.
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']Hands down the PSP imo, but you wont get that anwer much here. CAG is very pro Nintendo and anti Sony.[/QUOTE]

*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.
 
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.
 
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
 
[quote name='freezedried74']

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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='freezedried74']

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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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
 
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
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']

To me, its all about the games[/QUOTE]


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.
 
Until you've surgically replaced someone's failing heart valve with a mechanical one, using your own little scalpel, you haven't lived.
 
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.
 
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).
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']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.[/QUOTE]
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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='whoknows']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='trq']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.[/QUOTE]
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.
 
[quote name='whoknows']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='Rodimus Donut']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.[/QUOTE]
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.
 
[quote name='Rodimus Donut']^ But most of those games suck...[/QUOTE]


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).
 
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.
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']I disagree. Alot of those games are awesome, especially for $20-$10.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='alongx']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.[/QUOTE]
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).
 
[quote name='alongx']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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 =)
 
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.
 
[quote name='RegalSin2020']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.[/QUOTE]


What the fuck?
 
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.
 
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
 
[quote name='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.[/quote] 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!!!!!!!!
 
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.
 
[quote name='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.[/quote]

it help alot...thanks
 
[quote name='Rodimus Donut']^ But most of those games suck...[/QUOTE]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.
 
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
 
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