Sony make the best consoles always, end of, full stop.
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Sony make the best consoles always, end of, full stop.
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Originally Posted by JohnZ
The DS has 2. The DS Lite's screens are brighter than the PSP's. Proven.Quote:
The PSP screen is 2x - 3x bigger for a start.
Requires the seperate purchase of a medium to store said MP3s, thereby, increasing the cost of the PSP.Quote:
The PSP also doubbles as a MP3 player.
The DS is able to play movies as well, but you'll need to purchase a seprate apparatus, which will still make the value of the DS cheaper than a gameless PSP. And honestly, who will be watching movies on the street? "/Quote:
It also plays Movies *which i supose the DS can but they are only cartoons*
The Analog nub by itself is annoying to use and doesn't provide the same experience as with a PS2, which is what the PSP was made to emulate, but has had no real success in.Quote:
The PSP has a analog and directional pad. Also it has a very good sound system built in for two small speakers.
Yes, it does have more games, but how many of those games are actually worth playing? While the DS' game library may not be as large, the quality of the games is a whole lot better. Don't take my word for it though, ask anyone who's played a DS game, especially the online ones.Quote:
The PSP also has a lot more games and a bigger varity of them.
Also if you didn't know Sony Reccords is planning to start relecing UMD Music CD's of their artists.
And if you didn't know, the UMD has become another one of Sony's ideas gone wrong. Not only are major retail stores pulling them out of shelves, but PSP customers themselves have found them to be useless.
You're right in one part; there is no comparison needed to see which is better since it was declared by major game websites that the DS' online play is revolutionary. I'm unsure of the figures, but I do remember many websites saying Nintendo WiFi had as many online connections in 6 months as Xbox Live had in a little over a year. PSP's online play is not really talked about, so your arguement here deserves an eye-brow raise. Also, the DS is getting the Opera Browser if you didn't know, which will come with a memory pack to avoid the issues the PSP has when accessing the Internet.Quote:
The online play has no comparison between the PSP and the DS. The PSP has better online games and the graphics are a lot better online.
You can also view web pages on the PSP and listen to shoutcast and podcast's.
Alctually, yes, it has. By providing gamers with a more intuative way of inputting controls, the DS has managed to expand the gamer's age range and at the same time provide users with little or no knowledge of video games with a way to play. Health experts have also commented on how the DS has very much helped in the medical field with patients suffering from memory problems.Quote:
And how has it changed the game industry? With a touch screen? Whoopie... its a touch screen OMG! *****zess*
Lol
The PSP, however, hasn't.
And which Christmas list would that be?Quote:
The PSP also out sold the DS at christmas time for gifts. The PSP made 4th on the charts for top gifts... Where was the DS?
Let me see... It didn't even make the list.
Your Christmas list? ;)
'Critics' don't agree, actually. But if you're referring to Sony Fanboys as critics, then I suppose they'd have to agree, or Ken will attack them with a giant crab.Quote:
So in the end the PSP is better:) Hands down, no comp.
The people who own DS and PSP i think agree *for the most bit* and so do the cridics.
You also failed to mention loading times, which is an issue with the PSP. The number one rule of handhelds is that any moving parts will move. This is one of the reasons MP3 players are better than CD Players. UMDs in the PSP are moveable and will shake around from time to time, causing the game to malfunction. Also, because On-The-Go gaming is a must for handhelds, the PSP is not one to brag about. The Nintendo DS uses game cards with no moving parts and little to no loading times, making it ideal for anyone wanting to play a quick game when out.
Tell me, how long does it take before your PSP needs to be charged? Not much- around 2 hours or so depending on what you're using it for. The DS, however, can last for days or even weeks without charging. A helpful feature is that when you close the DS' screens, it will automaticlaly go into power save mode and you can litterally leave the game powered on for days and you'll be able to continue your game form where you left off. The PSP, however, consumes power when accessing data from a UMD, when accessing data from a Memory Stick, if the screen is set to brightest setting, while watching movies, when listening to MP3s, and also when going online. While the DS also accesses games and goes online, the power consumed is almost a fraction of that.
I do know where I'm coming from. I own both a PSP and a DS and my DS gets the most use.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnZ
Firstly, saying the DS has "no features that can compare to the PSP" is just stupid. Let's go through all the "rad" features of the PSP and see how many are actually useful:
Gaming: This is what should be most important, right? The PSP does have some good games; I've especially enjoyed GTA: LCS and Daxter, but there's just not much more beyond that. There are definately a lot of games for the system, it's just that not many are worth playing and/or are just lazy ports from the PS2. It's a shame that PSP fanboys like yourself go around bashing the DS at how it "doesn't have all the features the PSP does", because you just make people think ill of the PSP even more.
MP3 Player: Let's face it, almost everyone has an iPod or some other MP3 player these days. Why on earth do you need to shell out £180 for a system, then another £50 for a memory stick that will hold a decent amount of tracks when you can just get a regular MP3 player? Who on earth in going to want to carry around a PSP for music? It's much too big to be truly portable. People want small, and they want it now. It's why the iPod Nano has been such a success.
UMD Movies: Aside from the awful sales figures (resulting in companies such as Universal announce that they won't be releasing as many of their films on UMD from now on) and the ridiculous price tag (£18-20 RRP is just ludicrous), I guess I don't see much wrong with the movies. They're great for a long car journey, but are you seriously ever going to get into 'The Matrix' while on the bus? I don't think so.
Widescreen: Yes, it's very pretty. I've nothing against the widescreen, the PSP actually makes good use of it. But the DS screens are equally as valuable. It's not the screen you watch it on, it's the games you play on them that count.
Online gaming: I'm sorry but the DS is much more popular for online gaming than the PSP. Games such as Animal Crossing and Mario Kart have been the contributing factors that have had 1 million individual people sign up for DS Wi-Fi in the space of 6 months.
Internet browser: The PSP has an internet browser made by Sony (who I'm guessing have never made a web-browser before). The DS is getting a browser made by internet giants Opera.
Analogue stick: It would be a nice feature if it was positioned somewhere that wasn't so uncomfortable that it seriously goes against the laws of ergonomics.
As I said, the DS is a true gaming system, ie. it's main function is games. And they're damned good ones too: Mario Kart DS, Metroid Prime: Hunters, Animal Crossing DS, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Trauma Centre: Under the Knife, Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time, Nintendogs, WarioWare, Super Mario 64, Brain Training, New Super Mario Brothers, Advanced Wars DS, and there's more. There certainly aren't as many stellar and memorable games for the PSP (even if you include ports from the PS2).
My main gripe with the PSP (and this has been said by Ken Kutarugi, I think) is that the console is primarily for home use. I can't for the life of me see why I'd want to play a game on my PSP that I could just as easily go out and buy for the PSP. Never mind wide screen, I can play on a TV screen.
Nintendo have actually put a bit of thought in and come up with something new. All of the games use the DS and its touchscreen in so many different ways, it has had an effect on gaming. More non-gamers are getting involved, and that's meant more money being poured into the growing industry. New game genres have been created by the Brain Training games, and everything from Real Time Strategies to First Person Shooters have been done on the system.
In terms of worldwide console sales, the DS really has whipped the PSP. The release of the DS Lite is furthering the gap - in America alone the DS sold 136 000 units in two days. It's extraordinary. In Japan the DS is outselling every other system under the sun.
I enjoy both consoles, but I think the main message of this post is that the DS has a lot more to offer as a games system. The PSP is a jack of all trades, but master of none.
Edit: ^Fyta types faster than me :p
lol xDQuote:
Originally Posted by Bear-Max
I had so many mistakes though. Had to edit like 8 times. xP
Lol every thread I see about ps2 vs xbox there's loads of people crying over which is best.
People buy the consoles that suit them.. *Yawn*
I bought a ps2 years ago but I rarely play it now, the last game I got was pro evo for Christmas.
I only really play on my psp now which for me is perfect because you can play it anywhere, my sister has a ds which seems cool but for me i'd much rather have a psp.
I'm usually true to PS. But the PSP is just too much of an effort. Really, it's just a multimedia device, rather than a games console. And just like a portable PS2 with worse graphics.... the DS, yes, poor graphics, but simply, a games console. PSP only wins because all the extras that have nothing to do with games. If it was just the PSP console ITSELF and the DS, I'm sure the DS would win.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnZ
All I do on my psp is play games, I don't have any music, videos or pictures.
Still use the basic 32mb memory card :P
Question about the DS:
Can you get normal games that you can buy for the xbox/ps2?
When ever I look all I can see is mario games and some dog games..
Or is this because the DS is aimed at younger people?
There are some titles available that don't require much touch screen functionality, but the majority of the games are Nintendo DS exclusive, so they're not available anywhere else. The PSP was made to have titles such as those on the PS2 because that's what it is, a portable Playstation. (Well, to an extent, really.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Placeeee
This is a common misconception of the casual gamer who looks at a game with a cartoon style or dogs and immediately draw to the conclusion that it is aimed at a younger audience.
To put it shortly, no, the games aren't aimed at younger audience. The whole idea of the DS revolves around expanding the gaming audience by providing game titles that have almost universal themes to them. Nintendogs has been an extremely successful game and has increased the gaming audience by attracting more female players to gaming and even older people as well. Another big hit is Brain Training. Although it may not sound fun, you have to try games to see for yourself. Most casuals look at the graphics of a game and decide from there if the game is good or not, even though this is a very, very poor way of judging.
As Fyta said, I wouldn't consider the DS as a "kiddy" machine at all. The games cater for all ages, as well as for men and women. I think that's been the DS's biggest success - it appeals to everyone.
As for exclusive titles, that's why everyone should own a DS: it has a whole host of games that cannot be played anywhere else.
I have both a PSP and a DS. Both of them have individual qualities that make them both as good. But I really dont like Xbox.