DS VS PSP

Dyne · 05-12-2004, 02:09 PM

The DS makes me crap my pants. Kickass wireless functions, touch screen to draw, microphone support to talk to your games (like Fire Emblem.. commanding your troops =o) and to talk to other people... man. PSP may play games and movies, but.. DS.. Oh god. Oh SNAP.

Really, the battery life for the PSP is going to be like, what, 2.5 hours. That's no good for a plane ride.

Just the GAMES on the DS.. christ, I've always wanted an Animal Crossing portable version, and the Wario Wares sounds AWESOME.

PSP is the same old crap. GT game, MGS game. Sure, it's got a big screen, nice graphics. I can't imagine having FUN with it like I will with the DS.

Besides, (damage control), that's not the final design and name for the DS.. they've said that.

DeathsHand · 05-12-2004, 02:32 PM

PSP's graphics are definately better, but after seeing both (although I only saw Nintendo's press conference, I've read up on the PSP) I'm more excited about the DS...

The two screens don't excite me all that much (there could be some nice ways to use them, but so far all they've shown are maps, maps, and more maps), but the wireless network, the Wi-Fi, touch screens, and built in mic... Plus backwards compatibility... And (most likely) cheaper price tag than PSP... Plus it's supposed to come out before PSP...

But I still think PSP has potential, and the way Sony was making it out to sound before E3, it could very well end up with most of those things the DS has (minus two screens)... I'm just worried bout the price...

Null · 05-12-2004, 02:37 PM

Actually PSP also has built in Wi Fi. (i bold that cuz people dont seem to realize it or keep forgetting it.)

PSP also has a built in USB 2.0 port to connect to PC's Cell phones, PS2/PS3

As far as voice com goes, i would NOT want that. and im surprised nintendo put it in.
When your on a plane, the guy next to you is going to smack you one if your talking to your damn gameboy during the trip. If your in a car ride with someone. do they really want to hear you talking to it?

maybe other ppl will. but i would never use it. i'll leave that function on my PC.

But if you must btw, since the PSP has a usb port, you can just plug in a headset from the PS2 with a mic and heaphones together.

Games. as far as i've seen are a lot more interesting on PSP.
so far games on DS look like they been done before, expecially a remake of mario.

PSP seems to have some newer games like GT4, MGS, Viewtiful Joe (yes, VJ is going to kick ass on PSP

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Me personally IF i were to get it i'd be getting it for its other fuctions as a media player tho. i've wasted too much money already on gameboys that i never touched when i got them.

and crash. thoes were pretty bad comparisons man. lol. come on. seriously. But i do understand your point and is something ya never know about. people said the same when PS1 was coming out that a new guy would never make it with the likes of Sega and Nintendo.

Perfect Stu · 05-12-2004, 02:47 PM

Dyne: PSP battery life expected to be around 10 hours

I'm a playstation brand guy now, it seems. Sony seems to put its weight on high-tech, digital entertainment with an insane amount of possibilities. Nintendo is sticking with the 'just gaming' attitude.

The thing is, though, that the PSP games look and sound a lot better than the DS's...plus I'm almost as excited about the other features of the PSP...movies, music, USB connectivity, memory sticks, etc.

Jonbo298 · 05-12-2004, 02:58 PM

I'm not getting the PSP for 2 main reasons. Price and price because they feel the need to cram **** in there.

Nintendo's just gaming attitude is perfect for me. When I have a handheld thats supposed to play games, thats all I want. Price stays reasonable and I can game all I want. I dont want a product with 10 things in it just so that they can charge a **** load more for it. Just give me the damn games.

And in response to DS games already been done before. PSP has the same thing. VJ has been done before, GT has been before, MGS has been done before.

Null · 05-12-2004, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

And in response to DS games already been done before. PSP has the same thing. VJ has been done before, GT has been before, MGS has been done before.

i believe the 'DS games have been done before' comment was in response to the PSP games have been done bofore comment bfore that. keeps going in a loop. lol

Jonbo298 · 05-12-2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

i believe the 'DS games have been done before' comment was in response to the PSP games have been done bofore comment bfore that. keeps going in a loop. lol

Good, thats what I want

Rndm_Perfection · 05-12-2004, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

i believe the 'DS games have been done before' comment was in response to the PSP games have been done bofore comment bfore that. keeps going in a loop. lol

Just goes to show how valid certain arguements can get here...

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

I'm not getting the PSP for 2 main reasons. Price and price because they feel the need to cram **** in there.

Nintendo's just gaming attitude is perfect for me. When I have a handheld thats supposed to play games, thats all I want. Price stays reasonable and I can game all I want. I dont want a product with 10 things in it just so that they can charge a **** load more for it. Just give me the damn games.

Well, yes, it'd be a waste of money to get the PSP and just use it for games. The same can go for the DS though... WiFi, touch-sensitive screens, and voice-command are extra features that bump up the price a wee bit. With the DS, however, those features are added to enhance gaming.

Why am I going to buy PSP if it's so expensive?:
- I'd actually enjoy the extra features, and the extra features would spare me from purchasing another portable gadget if I ever wanted one (i.e. MP3 player, video player... I've though of getting one, but I don't want to carry around more than necessary).
- The game prices are super low.
- Like the consoles, this handheld has games that other handhelds do not... games that I have a higher compatability to.

And quite possibly most importantly...
- I do not have to rely on holidays or my parents anymore. I've got a job and no responsibilities, so it doesn't make much a difference if the PSP costs $100 or $300 as long as it ends up paying for itself with the hours that I put into it.

Jonbo298 · 05-12-2004, 04:28 PM

I have the money too if I wanted to get a PSP but I'm not because its gonna cost too much, IMO. I dont need a video player because my home dvd player is all I use. I dont need an MP3 player in it because I'd rather have a stand alone MP3 player.

Rndm_Perfection · 05-12-2004, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Just the GAMES on the DS.. christ, I've always wanted an Animal Crossing portable version, and the Wario Wares sounds AWESOME.

PSP is the same old crap. GT game, MGS game. Sure, it's got a big screen, nice graphics. I can't imagine having FUN with it like I will with the DS.

lmfao... Yep, "same old crap." Is it the fact that the PSP has games you've seen elsewhere? From the same franchises, that is?

It's the same on every console and now handheld, and it's most definately evident in the Cube and now DS... the "same old crap" is reproduced over and over. You mentioned some for both sides. PSP is getting a GT and MSG... we've seen that before, why can't we get new games? Yet, you're excited about Animal Crossing and a Wario game? Aren't those also well known titles?

I don't doubt that experience and familiarity can produce good games, but I do doubt that I'll buy a MGS, a GT, a Mario, a Zelda, and a Halo for all generations of the big three (oh yeah, Sonic). Characters get old, and I want to see something fresh... but I don't want to see crap either.

So, yes, PSP does have the same old crap. What has all of E3 been? The same old crap, and all parts of that crap are enjoyed by groups of people who have associated themselves with the games they've tested and loved. Halo2, MGS3, All 10 or so of the new Mario games, The three or four Zelda games, some new Metroids, Viewtiful Joes reprinted on new systems, Gran Turismos... same old crap, but they're still selling systems.

Both DS and PSP will have amazing games. It all depends on your style. There is no comparison.

Dyne · 05-12-2004, 04:37 PM

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lmfao... Yep, "same old crap."

Yes, the same old crap. You could say Viewtiful Joe 2, GT4, and "Metal Solid Gear" as you put it.. but those are all ports for the most part, aren't they?

PSP is LITERALLY a portable PS2, with what, wireless? Aside from wireless, what else is there? Tell me.

tarakan69 · 05-12-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Yes, the same old crap. You could say Viewtiful Joe 2, GT4, and "Metal Solid Gear" as you put it.. but those are all ports for the most part, aren't they?

PSP is LITERALLY a portable PS2, with what, wireless? Aside from wireless, what else is there? Tell me.

I don't see people complaining about the portable version of Metroid Prime :Echoes.

Plus Metal Gear Acid is a brand NEW game.
Gran Tursimo comes out during the PS2 launch... it will be fresh, great, and hold at least 9+ months or replayability. 1 freaking game.

DarkMaster · 05-12-2004, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Yes, the same old crap. You could say Viewtiful Joe 2, GT4, and "Metal Solid Gear" as you put it.. but those are all ports for the most part, aren't they?

PSP is LITERALLY a portable PS2, with what, wireless? Aside from wireless, what else is there? Tell me.

And DS is LITERALLY a portable N64. Oh it has two screens and some touch screen functions, amazing, this must be part of Nintendo's "Revolution".

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you cant blame ppl for comparing and i wont say it's 'lame'

everything in life gets compared.

It is lame, people need to drop this comparison crap and move on. This is how console wars and fanboy crap gets started, just play what you want and what you like.

Null · 05-12-2004, 05:29 PM

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It is lame, people need to drop this comparison crap and move on. This is how console wars and fanboy crap gets started, just play what you want and what you like.

no, the fanboy crap gets started by people not letting others have thier opinions.

your comparing the 2, whether you think you are or not. Thats how you detrmin which you like or which you want to get. your mind compares it.

Neo · 05-12-2004, 05:34 PM

I like the PSP but the DS has more to offer me right now. I know developers are going to do some amazing things with the dual-screen configuration. The PSP has a wider screen but that's about it as far as I'm concerned. I don't like the games nearly as much as the ones on the DS, and there's no way I'm going to watch a two hour movie on a PSP unless it comes with a free eye doctor's appointment afterwards. Being able to play music is cool, but I'm generally too lazy to download and burn mp3s.

I'd like to own both but if I have to choose then I'll go with the developer's system.