Purchasing a DS - What to Get With It? - Page 2

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 01:51 PM

Need for Speed comes out either later this month or early next month. Release dates vary on different sites.

MuGen · 04-11-2005, 02:11 PM

Well if you want something where you can switch between games, and have games that are worth switching too, you should invest in a PSP but I highly doubt anyone will take this statement seriously)

PSP's intial library is full of great gaming, and if you buy a Pelican Extended Battery or even a Power Brick, you can have hours and hours of gaming with PSP's games.

Pelican Extended Battery - Runs on 3 AAA Batteries and it's own Li-ion supplement, which brings PSP's battery life to 10 hours and if a high end game is being used, up to 8 hours.

Power Brick can store 2 full charges, and before you go on a lengthy road trip, you can fill it up, and then when you're playing you can charge it up with the brick and no outlets are needed.

I'd definitely spring for the Extended Battery from Pelican though.

But since this is a DS thread, and you seem to be more interested in it, You should get some racing games. (RRDS and NFSU2DS) that should fill your needs on the road.

Canyarion · 04-11-2005, 02:25 PM

He's gonna need a heck of a bag to carry a PSP with all the add-ons you need...

Seriously, DS is the best PORTABLE. Great for going to places.

MuGen · 04-11-2005, 02:53 PM

I have a crap load of accessories for my PSP already, all fit in a case that is a bit longer then the PSP and a bit thicker..... not much of a bag there....

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 03:12 PM

The thread is entitled "Purchasing a DS," not "What System Should I Choose."

After carefully reviewing both systems, I've already decided that the system I would like to get is the Nintendo DS.

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Originally Posted by "Kyuzo

Well if you want something where you can switch between games, and have games that are worth switching too, you should invest in a PSP but I highly doubt anyone will take this statement seriously)

That statement is hard to take seriously when you state that only PSP has games worth switching to, especially in a DS-based thread.

If I wanted a PSP, I would've asked what I should get with a PSP. But I didn't. I asked what to get with a DS.

Thank you

MuGen · 04-11-2005, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenMcLeod

The thread is entitled "Purchasing a DS," not "What System Should I Choose."

After carefully reviewing both systems, I've already decided that the system I would like to get is the Nintendo DS.

That statement is hard to take seriously when you state that only PSP has games worth switching to, especially in a DS-based thread.

If I wanted a PSP, I would've asked what I should get with a PSP. But I didn't. I asked what to get with a DS.

Thank you

It's interesting how selective people are...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyuzo

But since this is a DS thread, and you seem to be more interested in it, You should get some racing games. (RRDS and NFSU2DS) that should fill your needs on the road.

Read posts thoroughly and you won't get confused.

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyuzo

It's interesting how selective people are...

Read posts thoroughly and you won't get confused.

I read your post thoroughly. I realized that you recognize that it's a DS thread, but my point is that even though you knew it was a DS thread, it didn't stop you from trying to change the subject to Sony's handheld. Look at the size of your post, and look at how little is said about DS. That's what I was getting at.

If I went into a PSP purchasing thread and spouted on for a few paragraphs about the DS being the only system with multiple good games, and all the accessories to purchase for it then said "But you seem to want a PSP, get Lumines," I'd get the same reaction from you.

MuGen · 04-11-2005, 04:19 PM

That might be true....... but it is also an opinion...

I've seen the DS' library... that dates back to November of last year it came out.... considering the time gone by... you'd think they'd have better games... Still waiting for Mario Kart DS?

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 04:31 PM

You have to consider that maybe Nintendo released the hardware without a whole lot of software in an effort to beat Sony out of the gate and get the crucial holiday period. This, in large parts, accounts for the lack of games. Also, companies having to change programming style and not able to be lazy and just port things adds to the drought.

Am I looking forward to more games? Yes, I am. I am disappointed with the current DS titles, and I think most people are. But I still want to play a ton of upcoming DS games (jam with the band, nintendogs, polarium, meteos, animal crossing, kirby cursed canvas, etc), and I think that in time the DS will prove to have some really innovative game ideas.

The only games currently released for PSP that I'd like to play are Lumines and Mercury. The games for DS I'd like to play are Zoo Keeper, Yoshi's Touch and Go, Mario 64 DS, Wario Ware Touched, and Feel the Magic. That tips the scales in DS' favor for my personal opinion.

KillerGremlin · 04-11-2005, 04:34 PM

The PSP is wasting no time with sales, and it will be interesting to see what happens. I foresee Zelda DS sometime in the near future, especially if the PSP continues to have stellar sales. Damn, I'm looking forward to that. I want a new zelda game!

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 04:36 PM

Heh, yeah. I'm expecting some big DS announcements at E3 to try and win back some love to Nintendo's court considering everyone and their mom is currently praising PSP.

MuGen · 04-11-2005, 04:40 PM

It has always been evident that third party support will always decide the popularity of a console. If a lot of games go on one console, everyone buys that console.

the PSP has a lot of support. And the feeling I'm getting is that Nintendo isn't even trying to get support.

KillerGremlin · 04-11-2005, 04:44 PM

As far as I know, Nintendo hasn't "officially" lost any third-party support for it's DS. Just wait another month or two, and the third party support will come. One benefit Sony had was a streamlined portable, it's basically a slightly dumbed down PS2 with a smaller screen - Nintendo made a brand new system with a touch screen. It's going to take a little more time to develope games for the DS.

DarrenMcLeod · 04-11-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

As far as I know, Nintendo hasn't "officially" lost any third-party support for it's DS. Just wait another month or two, and the third party support will come. One benefit Sony had was a streamlined portable, it's basically a slightly dumbed down PS2 with a smaller screen - Nintendo made a brand new system with a touch screen. It's going to take a little more time to develope games for the DS.

Yeah, this is what it comes down to. Look at the PSP line up... most games were taken from the PS2 line up, given a couple changes, called a remix, and they look and play spectacular.

Developers for DS need to program in the second screen, add touch capabilities, etc. They can't port over their PS2/GameCube/XBox franchises because the system is different (and, of course, way less powerful).

Considering the sales DS has had, and the massive power Nintendo has in the handheld department, I think we should just wait and see. PSP, even with its current high sales, might just end up being another Dreamcast. Loads of sales at the start, and then everyone who wants one has bought one, and sales quickly decline. Or, maybe it'll be the other way around and DS will die out fast. It could go either way.

Canyarion · 04-12-2005, 07:16 AM

Argh I HATE it how everything turns into a Nintendo vs Sony thread in here.