Which should I get? Page 2

Started by Vipershark June 1st, 2005 3:34 AM
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Which should I get?

Casual Billy

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Seen May 12th, 2006
Posted December 29th, 2005
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the DS can support expansions, the PSP can't - just another fact
PSP can support expansions. Ever heard of a USB port? Opens the possibility for a keypad, internet headphones, etc... That wasn't a fact at all. And I could argue that, since DS's touch screen hasn't been really used effectively, PSP has better gaming features: i.e. analog control. Analog control, IMO, is a better control type than touch screen anyday. So, why is it that every one of your posts try to make DS out to be superior? I'll tell you why: because you already have one and are stuck with it probably.
convo snip-it of the moment:

billy5772: not worth responding to
anonymous: You responded though.
anonymous: Thumbs up for flawless logic.
billy5772: so. i can do things not worth doing, can't I?
billy5772: case in point: i talk to you all the time
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Age 33
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Seen August 24th, 2006
Posted June 5th, 2006
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well, except for the fact that i said the PSP has MUCH better media features, and has better graphics and the what not. I even combed over my last post to make it fair. By no means do i say the DS is superior in every category, like you do with the PSP. And by expansions i ment things like the Play-yan and TV Tuner, where they attach and stay on to the system. Unless it would clip to the bottom of the PSP, and connect through the USB cable, the PSP couldn't support things like the play-yan, TV tuner, etc. Because of its cartridge ports, the DS can.

And that is really sad if you say the PSP has better gaming features because it has an analogue stick - while it is nice, it is not in the best spot (at the bottom of the console), and will not revolutionize gaming just because you have another method of control. The touch screen can support games like Black and White DS, where you can use your touch screen as you would a mouse on the compuer screen, and play the game better than you could with an analogue stick (if you have never played Black and White on the PC, then you will have no idea what i am talking about). And the touch screen has been used effectively in some games - ever played the mini-games in Super Mario 64 DS? I lent that game to a friend, and he said it was worth buying for the mini-games along. Another great example is Wario Ware: Touched, which is a super fun game. And as more and more games exploit the touch screen, it will become even more improved upon.

And i am in no way stuck with my DS: you make it seem like i have to own it, and like it just because i am stuck with it. I would never give up my DS - i love it and love what is in store for its future. In fact, i would rather play it than my GCN (mostly because i have beaten all of my GCN games; but it is still my fav. Nintendoportable of all time)



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Casual Billy

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Seen May 12th, 2006
Posted December 29th, 2005
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Okay, touch screen is better for mini games.

And by expansions i ment things like the Play-yan and TV Tuner, where they attach and stay on to the system. Unless it would clip to the bottom of the PSP, and connect through the USB cable, the PSP couldn't support things like the play-yan,
It doesn't need to support things like the Play-yan. It's built-in. Here are some pictures of other "expansions"

http://www.hizone.info/data/2004/05/13/images/sony-psp-keyboard.jpg
http://portagame.com/images/psp_camera.JPG
http://portagame.com/images/PSP_GPS_med.jpg

Haven't seen a tv tuner yet but I think I'll just use a DS supporter type of argument here: I already have a pocket tv, so why would I want an attachment to watch television?

No idea if any of the attachments above will come out but it was just to prove that PSP can support "expansions" as well. There's even a USB charger for PSP. Yeah.
convo snip-it of the moment:

billy5772: not worth responding to
anonymous: You responded though.
anonymous: Thumbs up for flawless logic.
billy5772: so. i can do things not worth doing, can't I?
billy5772: case in point: i talk to you all the time
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Age 35
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Seen December 4th, 2006
Posted November 26th, 2006
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Haven't seen a tv tuner yet but I think I'll just use a DS supporter type of argument here: I already have a pocket tv, so why would I want an attachment to watch television?
And a big touche to that statement. ;)

But really, why use a DS TV tuner when you could wirelessly stream higher quality footage, and have more options of what you watch by use of it's WiFi connection? It's a very real possibility that companies are already going for after seeing the pwnage in PSP sales.

Better yet, you can store something you actually want to watch on your PSP via MSDuo!

In addition to that, PSP already has a GB emulator, NES emulator, and Sega emulators, with a GBA emulator expected soon. That along with PSPIRC, PSPAIM, and PSPMSN.

And the best part hasn't even been stated. People are even at work on DS emulators on PSP! I definetly say wait and save.
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yea, remember the one drawback though... all the emu's and homebrew, only currently works on Firmware 1.0... heh, all US models shipped with Firmware 1.5 which plugged the hole for running unsigned code from sony... Units with F 1.0 were only in production for a few months in japan while the new units being sold there are now 1.5... and with all the 1.0's that were updated... kinda hard to find a firmware 1.0... ewww, and encryption also... -.-... heh, and with sony releasing new games that will soon require firmware 1.5 just as the first title was released in JPN that required the update -.- ... your stuck in a problem... either homebrew and games requiring 1.0 or newer games... choose wisely... even though ppl are working on cracking 1.5... soon my children, soon... in other words... in not here to bash ds or anything... but im all about the features... not the looks, and psp has the features... im no kin to any perticular company either... w/e comes out with the best... I buy... off-topicness

in otherwords... if your looking to run homebrew... mainly emus, etc... then I would wait a few months to see how the scene develops... just looking to watch videos, mp3, etc... go ahead and buy 1.5 NTSC...

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Seen July 16th, 2005
Posted July 16th, 2005
185 posts
18 Years
There isn't anything wrong with that. The PSP is a good system, I never said it wasn't. But your opinions always seemed to be biased towards the PSP being superior to the DS in every way, which is false. Both systems have their ups and downs, and the opinions of others really shouldn't take a role in what system they buy. It's a personal preference really.
It's personal preference until they ask for advice. Plus, the only reason you relaly can't consider it a computer because you can take it anywhere. Just because i'm recommending doesn't mean i'm biased. And look, you probably voted for the DS, meaning you're biased towards that.
It's personal preference until they ask for advice. Plus, the only reason you relaly can't consider it a computer because you can take it anywhere. Just because i'm recommending doesn't mean i'm biased. And look, you probably voted for the DS, meaning you're biased towards that.
Actually, I haven't voted here at all. So stop making false accusations. If you can take it anywhere or not, it's still considered a computer. I have a Pocket PC, which IS a Pocket Computer, and I can take it anywhere. The PSP is similar in that way.
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And a big touche to that statement. ;)

But really, why use a DS TV tuner when you could wirelessly stream higher quality footage, and have more options of what you watch by use of it's WiFi connection? It's a very real possibility that companies are already going for after seeing the pwnage in PSP sales.

because you can't wirelessly stream footage when you are on the go. and its perfect for the overobsessed sports fan (i can watch the Browns on the go!!!!)

Better yet, you can store something you actually want to watch on your PSP via MSDuo!
then it better be compressed or you better have the $90 mem stick to watch football games XD

In addition to that, PSP already has a GB emulator, NES emulator, and Sega emulators, with a GBA emulator expected soon. That along with PSPIRC, PSPAIM, and PSPMSN.
o, i believe it. once the PSP was released, hackers were all over it. its amazing the list of emulators and hacks XD

And the best part hasn't even been stated. People are even at work on DS emulators on PSP! I definetly say wait and save.
wouldn't work - where's the touch screen? the games would be crap without the touch screen. i would stick with PSPIRC :D



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Seen July 16th, 2005
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Actually, I haven't voted here at all. So stop making false accusations. If you can take it anywhere or not, it's still considered a computer. I have a Pocket PC, which IS a Pocket Computer, and I can take it anywhere. The PSP is similar in that way.
Computer or not it's still the better choice in handhelds as far as the DSvsPSP deal goes. The price might raise eybrows but when hearing on everything it can do it's fine.

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Can we not turn every single thread into a "The PSP is better then the DS, the DS is better then the PSP" type thread? Even a thread with a member asking a simple question about which should he get is turning into another DS/PSP war.

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With 190 bucks, 25 more could get you a used PSP at EB or Gamestop. Get a PSP now and a DS later(I have both). The truth is PSP has alot better games now. DS frankly has nothing to great. In a few months it will though and thats when you should get it(DS). Animal Crossing, Advance Wars, and a few other games are gonna be awsome. Right now I'd stick with getting a PSP though.
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Casual Billy

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Seen May 12th, 2006
Posted December 29th, 2005
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18.2 Years
Can we not turn every single thread into a "The PSP is better then the DS, the DS is better then the PSP" type thread? Even a thread with a member asking a simple question about which should he get is turning into another DS/PSP war.
Umm...how else could this possibly have turned out? The author of the thread asked which one to get: PSP or DS? How could this not turn into a discussion about which is better? It was inevitable since the thread basically screams "tell me which one is better!"
convo snip-it of the moment:

billy5772: not worth responding to
anonymous: You responded though.
anonymous: Thumbs up for flawless logic.
billy5772: so. i can do things not worth doing, can't I?
billy5772: case in point: i talk to you all the time
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Seen July 16th, 2005
Posted July 16th, 2005
185 posts
18 Years
Can we not turn every single thread into a "The PSP is better then the DS, the DS is better then the PSP" type thread? Even a thread with a member asking a simple question about which should he get is turning into another DS/PSP war.
Please look at the thread title. He asked which should he get. We're all debating on strengths and weakness' of each handheld. This thread was meant to be one.

Yeah I know you're a Staff Admin. but that doesn't really change anything.

Arcanine

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Umm...how else could this possibly have turned out? The author of the thread asked which one to get: PSP or DS? How could this not turn into a discussion about which is better? It was inevitable since the thread basically screams "tell me which one is better!"
Easy. Just state what you like about the PSP and move on. No need to reply to DS people no need for them to reply to you. The thread stays away from turning into another PSP/DS bashing thread and everyone is happy.

Please look at the thread title. He asked which should he get. We're all debating on strengths and weakness' of each handheld. This thread was meant to be one.

Yeah I know you're a Staff Admin. but that doesn't really change anything.
See my post? 4th reply to the thread. All you got to do is state you like the PSP better and tell Vipershark he should go with the PSP.
And that would be it. Is that so hard for all of you? See my post, I stated I liked the PSP better but he should make up his own mind. You could have went with something along the same lines.

Yes and no. You guys do have the right to talk about which one he should get. But if I see this thread turning into a bash DS or bash PSP thread I say it's going to stop and you better believe it's going to stop.

And I'm talking about both the PSP and DS members. Both sides are to blame for all this (it's like every single PSP, DS, Nintendo, Sony thread in OG turned into one of these bash get togethers).

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Casual Billy

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Posted December 29th, 2005
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Easy. Just state what you like about the PSP and move on. No need to reply to DS people no need for them to reply to you. The thread stays away from turning into another PSP/DS bashing thread and everyone is happy.
That's perfect-world logic you're using there. Any thread that asks for a comparison of DS and PSP will turn into a semi- if not all-out debate. It's inevitable.
convo snip-it of the moment:

billy5772: not worth responding to
anonymous: You responded though.
anonymous: Thumbs up for flawless logic.
billy5772: so. i can do things not worth doing, can't I?
billy5772: case in point: i talk to you all the time
(billy5772 is an alternate screen name of mine)

Arcanine

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Posted October 31st, 2012
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That's perfect-world logic you're using there. Any thread that asks for a comparison of DS and PSP will turn into a semi- if not all-out debate. It's inevitable.
It doesn't have to. If you PSP members would stay away from the DS members, and the DS members stay away from from you PSP members then it would go fine (stay away as in don't reply to each other's post about what system is better or whatever).

Hah, nowhere in the rules does it say we can't have a debate. Nobody is actually bashing. Most of the posts I see here, both DS supporters and PSP seem to be lengthy and very intelligent. I see no problem.
You see no problem but I do. Spammers think they are ok, but it doesn't mean they are.

Respect every member on the board. You cannot flame a member within your posts or bash people because of their beliefs. Members have no right to change another member's opinion.
Bashing the DS and Nintendo is breaking the rules. And Dilos Ekans calling people "idiots" for liking the DS is flaming. That is if you didn't know that.


Now there are two ways to end this.
1: Don't bash the other system. Say what he should get and that's it. And if you guys are going to go on about Nintendo, Sony, the PSP, the DS or anything else to do with Sony and Nintendo then do it in threads were someone isn't requestion a little help (the Nintendo going down hill thread since it's mostly bashing the PSP and DS, Game Cube and PS2, Sony and Nintendo. Might as well do it there).

2: I lock the thread due to bashing the PSP and DS. And tell Vipershark to study up on both systems and make up his own mind (and that's what I said in the first place before all this PSP vs DS thing went on).


I like Nintendo and I like Sony. But what you guys are doing is taking it too far, taking it to a point of obsession of proving the other wrong. None of you can sit down and talk about the systems, it's got to be bashing. And nothing gets around in them threads. I got a Nintendo club, we talk about Nintendo, the DS, the Rev, the GC and so on. We all bring up stuff that might be on the Rev or new games that will be on teh DS. And you know what? It does real well. I get more out of my Nintendo club then I do out of the threads in OG since it's turned into a bash Nintendo thing. There is no members in there bashing the DS, bashing Nintendo. You guys should do the same for Sony. That way no bashing goes on, no one is fighting with each other. Both sides goes to their club and talk about their systems in there.

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It doesn't have to. If you PSP members would stay away from the DS members, and the DS members stay away from from you PSP members then it would go fine (stay away as in don't reply to each other's post about what system is better or whatever).

You see no problem but I do. Spammers think they are ok, but it doesn't mean they are.

Bashing the DS and Nintendo is breaking the rules. And Dilos Ekans calling people "idiots" for liking the DS is flaming. That is if you didn't know that.


Now there are two ways to end this.
1: Don't bash the other system. Say what he should get and that's it. And if you guys are going to go on about Nintendo, Sony, the PSP, the DS or anything else to do with Sony and Nintendo then do it in threads were someone isn't requestion a little help (the Nintendo going down hill thread since it's mostly bashing the PSP and DS, Game Cube and PS2, Sony and Nintendo. Might as well do it there).

2: I lock the thread due to bashing the PSP and DS. And tell Vipershark to study up on both systems and make up his own mind (and that's what I said in the first place before all this PSP vs DS thing went on).


I like Nintendo and I like Sony. But what you guys are doing is taking it too far, taking it to a point of obsession of proving the other wrong. None of you can sit down and talk about the systems, it's got to be bashing. And nothing gets around in them threads. I got a Nintendo club, we talk about Nintendo, the DS, the Rev, the GC and so on. We all bring up stuff that might be on the Rev or new games that will be on teh DS. And you know what? It does real well. I get more out of my Nintendo club then I do out of the threads in OG since it's turned into a bash Nintendo thing. There is no members in there bashing the DS, bashing Nintendo. You guys should do the same for Sony. That way no bashing goes on, no one is fighting with each other. Both sides goes to their club and talk about their systems in there.

Hah, that was a totally different thread. Nothing to do with this. I noticed my wrongs for the idiot remark and I decided not to post in that thread. This is ridiculous, I don't want to say it but you guys seemed like that type of moderators who let the moderation get to your head. I still don't see what's wrong with discussing it. Nobody is bashing, merely pointing out flaws. Again, unless you guys pull a Animal Farm and change the rules I still see nothing wrong.

I'm not trying to be some "righteous asshole" stirring things up for no reason.

Arcanine

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Hah, that was a totally different thread. Nothing to do with this. I noticed my wrongs for the idiot remark and I decided not to post in that thread. This is ridiculous, I don't want to say it but you guys seemed like that type of moderators who let the moderation get to your head. I still don't see what's wrong with discussing it. Nobody is bashing, merely pointing out flaws. Again, unless you guys pull a Animal Farm and change the rules I still see nothing wrong.

I'm not trying to be some "righteous asshole" stirring things up for no reason.
Nothing to do with it? Both threads you try to knock down Nintendo/DS. That's what they have in common.
Sorry to burst bubble but I'm not some newbie Moderator that is still learing how things work around the Staff. I'm an Administrator and I been a Staff member for two years. I know the difference in "going to my head" and how PC works.
It is not a discussing. Here is a quote from one of your posts.

It's personal preference until they ask for advice. Plus, the only reason you relaly can't consider it a computer because you can take it anywhere. Just because i'm recommending doesn't mean i'm biased. And look, you probably voted for the DS, meaning you're biased towards that.
Trying to prove your point by putting down another member that likes the DS.

This is going to be my last post in this thread. If I make another post in here it's going to be the post locking the thread.

And if you ever call me an asshole again or flame me or anyone again I'll give you a 1 week ban.

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Seen July 16th, 2005
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WTF! When did I call you an asshole! Lmfao. Listen folks now this guy is starting some stuff. I wasn't putting her down, I was just stating that if i'm biased towards the PSP, they're most likely biased towards the DS. I know i shouldn't have accused without getting all the facts. This is totally screwed up arcanine. PM me if you want to talk but don't pin stuff on me in front of everyone else.

edit:Well it's been confirmed. He knows i didn't call him one.

Let's try getting back on topic. Arcanine won't come back in acording to his post.

editx2: Well, after that drama I guess this thread has nothing else going for it. So i'm prety sure the game discussions as killed.

TRIFORCE89: What you said in your previous comment could come across as you saying that your not acting like him, with him being the profane speech in question. I have no idea if that's what you meant by it though. So, I'm through with that now. But, to everyone - I'll lock this thread if things get rough in here again. K?
Seen July 16th, 2005
Posted July 16th, 2005
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Like Andy said, this thread was meant just to state which you prefered and why. Members can still do this, since this wasn't a discussion topic to begin with.
Again, I see nothing wrong with a discussion. We were all staying on topic until that was put to a full stop. Is there really a rule that states you can't back up your choice? Whatever, I've already given my opinion on what he should get. So I wouldn't bother responding to this with some 'smart' comment.
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because you can't wirelessly stream footage when you are on the go. and its perfect for the overobsessed sports fan (i can watch the Browns on the go!!!!)
But you could do it in restaurants and cities. And even so, PSP could make much better use for a TV tuner via USB port. Last time I remember a GBA TV tuner, it was almost larger than the GBA itself, and the same with pictures of them for the DS.
then it better be compressed or you better have the $90 mem stick to watch football games XD
Or $90 for a TV tuner on the DS? Interesting....
o, i believe it. once the PSP was released, hackers were all over it. its amazing the list of emulators and hacks XD
It really is amazing. PSP has capabilities for their owners to take advantage of that let them do many simple things that PSP's general group is looking for.
wouldn't work - where's the touch screen? the games would be crap without the touch screen. i would stick with PSPIRC :D
How do you think a DS emulator would work on a computer? Mouse pointer! You can do it the same way with an analog stick on the PSP. Sure, lose some FPS and games would be a little bit harder... but haxxors are working on it, it's not like they get paid or anything. I was simply stating that PSP leaves the possibilities out there.