DS vs. PSP

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    The topic says it all...
    DS or PSP?
    Some of you may be biased, depending on who you've sticked with and for how long, but me, I personally think both will be very good.
    Let's take a look, shall we?

    DS
    1. both screens can support true 3-d graphics and have a backlight for night-time gaming
    2. the lower screen will offer PDA-like touch capabilities, something that no other gaming system has done
    3. A microphone slot in the lower half of the system has the capabilities to identify blowing, hand-clapping, and talking
    4. The wireless link. Up to 16 DS' can wirelessly link together. The recommended range is about 30 ft. but it's able to extend far beyond that.
    5. Cost: $150

    PSP
    1. Up to 16 PSp's can link together using the Wireless LAN device.
    2. Can connect to PS2 via USB cable.
    3. can store MP3's and video files, unfortunately, a memory card is needed for both game saves and media.
    4. Cost: $250 (!!)

    And these are only a few of the capabilities these systems have. As far as I can see, they both are equal. there isn't any amount of pros or cons that one system has that the other can't match. What, with the DS's upcoming games being Metroid Prime, Nintendogs, Animal crossing Ds, and more, there is definitely much appeal. but, with the PSP's Ape Escape, need for speed Underground 2, there is also much appeal. so, IMO, these systems are totally equal in quality.

    'tis open for debate. ^^
     
    Tehe, These DSvsPSP Threads Always End Up In Flames. People Start Flaming Eachother, Spamming, Ect. Mod, Please Close This. Some People At PC Aren't Mature Enough To Have A Civilized Conversation About This Topic.
     
    It's debate time! ^^ Personally I would suggest buying a Nintendo DS rather than a PSP. For the PSP you would have to buy all these accessories for all the capabilities with the PSP. With the DS you can have a "Pictochat" or DS download play and you don't even need a Device for that or another game cartridge for it. I really don't know if the PSP comes with the Wireless device. The DS has almost all the capabilities of the PSP besides the connections to a game system or the MP3 thingies. Besides those it has those capabilities and even more and plus it costs less. The DS is better than the PSP but that is just my opinion. I even have a DS lol and I?m not interested on getting a PSP.
     
    That was just an issue we had last time with former members.It should be ok, just keep an eye on it and report it if it's getting out of hand.

    I prefer DS to PSP, cause DS will have the poke'mon games on it ^^!
     
    Sparkchu said:
    The topic says it all...
    DS or PSP?
    Some of you may be biased, depending on who you've sticked with and for how long, but me, I personally think both will be very good.
    Let's take a look, shall we?

    DS
    1. both screens can support true 3-d graphics and have a backlight for night-time gaming
    2. the lower screen will offer PDA-like touch capabilities, something that no other gaming system has done
    3. A microphone slot in the lower half of the system has the capabilities to identify blowing, hand-clapping, and talking
    4. The wireless link. Up to 16 DS' can wirelessly link together. The recommended range is about 30 ft. but it's able to extend far beyond that.
    5. Cost: $150

    PSP
    1. Up to 16 PSp's can link together using the Wireless LAN device.
    2. Can connect to PS2 via USB cable.
    3. can store MP3's and video files, unfortunately, a memory card is needed for both game saves and media.
    4. Cost: $250 (!!)

    And these are only a few of the capabilities these systems have. As far as I can see, they both are equal. there isn't any amount of pros or cons that one system has that the other can't match. What, with the DS's upcoming games being Metroid Prime, Nintendogs, Animal crossing Ds, and more, there is definitely much appeal. but, with the PSP's Ape Escape, need for speed Underground 2, there is also much appeal. so, IMO, these systems are totally equal in quality.

    'tis open for debate. ^^
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    We've had numerous threads like this in the past, and I think one is still open for discussion.

    Just as a quick reply though:
    DS
    1. PSP can do that too, plus it was an expected step to take.
    2. The touch screen is cool for some things, like the mini games in Super Mario 64 DS
    3. PSP can do that too
    4. Not too expensive...

    PSP
    1. DS can do that too, is there a point in listing this?
    2. God I hope there's a KH game for PSP... Link it up to KH2 ^o^
    Also, I hope Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core will be able to link with another from the compilation(PS2 or PS3)
    3. Memory card comes with it. Unfortunatly, if you're using it for music, a 32 MB memory card is worth like what, 6 1/2 mp3s? A 512MB or 1GB memory card is reccomended, but they're kinda costly.(the 1GB memory card is ridiculus)
    4. Actually it's $180. At lauch, it will only be sold in the value pack though, meaning dishing out the extra $70 for the soft case, headphones(with remote), memory card, demo UMD, and Spiderman 2.

    I'm looking forward to games for both of the systems, I currently own both at the moment, but I haven't touched either of them for a while.
     
    Dratini927 said:
    Here's the main thread for this discussion. If you want to resume in that thread, or this one...then do so. :P

    https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/24558/
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    It's alright to continue discussion here, the other one is over a month old anyway.

    Anyway, I support the PSP more than the DS, but look forward to games on both systems equally(well, at the moment I do)
     
    I think the DS itself is better, but they're gonna get creamed if they don't shape up and release some more games before the PSP comes out. They've wasted their lead with their nonsense about "THIS ISN'T A GAMEBOY, IT'S AN ENTIRELY NEW CONSOLE, IT'S NOT GOING TO COMPETE WITH THE PSP!". The next Gameboy better kick butt without negating the DS entirely.
     
    Allstories said:
    I think the DS itself is better, but they're gonna get creamed if they don't shape up and release some more games before the PSP comes out. They've wasted their lead with their nonsense about "THIS ISN'T A GAMEBOY, IT'S AN ENTIRELY NEW CONSOLE, IT'S NOT GOING TO COMPETE WITH THE PSP!". The next Gameboy better kick butt without negating the DS entirely.
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    Its the PSP for me im afraid, u see I have this problem with the DS' 2 screens and the fact that some racing games for it will use the touch screen... screen, that will certainly cause problems.

    I say that the PSP is for someone who wants style and great games and the DS is for someone who dosnt have the money or who likes playing Mario and other nintendo games like that (most companys dont make games for nintendo anymore sadly, like Capcom who said that Resident evil 4 was their last game for the Gamecube).

    I will be getting both so that I can decide which one I like more and so that I can buy Pokemon if it comes out on the DS.

    Its all up to u really, u have a mind of your own so use it!!!
     
    I will only be getting the DS because I hate anything Sony plus the price is way to high for the PSP.
     
    Anubis said:
    I will only be getting the DS because I hate anything Sony plus the price is way to high for the PSP.
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    I guess that's a good enougth reson :D

    If your unsure which one to buy PM me and I'll give u a guide to both of them (researching helps) but like I said before its up to u to decide!!!
     
    Both seem good, both have their pros and cons, both are uniquely different. I bought a DS and I'm not planning on getting a PSP. Why? I just like the Nintendo franchises, that's all. The only reason I ever considered buying a PS2 was for Kingdom Hearts, that's it. Nothing else. DS has the kind of games I like and am used to, so I got that.

    I'll watch this closely, as soon as it becomes a flamefest I'm locking it.
     
    EDIT by TRIFORCE89: We don't need SPAM or people predicting/instigating flame wars. Thank you.
     
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    I'm a Sony fangirl. I would say PSP. The DS just looks like a fancy Gameboy SP with an extra screen and useless features. No, I'm running down the DS, it's a good console, but it's too much like an SP.
     
    EDIT by TRIFORCE89: We don't need SPAM or people predicting/instigating flame wars. Thank you.
     
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    Good points for them both, and so far Sony has owned Nintendo badly in everything the have done.

    However, Nintendo has alot more experience with Hand Held Consoles, that I'm thinking Sony might have made an error in competing in a market which is already dominated wholly by Nintendo.

    Cheers to Sony for trying though, you never know.
     
    I would always get a Nintendo product over a Sony product. First of all, the games are a lot better. (i.e. Zelda, Pokemon, Mario, Kirby, Metroid, etc.) Second of all, I heard a rumor that Nintendo products are built with more quality. Just a rumor maybe...
     
    I'm kinda hoping the PSP bombs. (See my previous post) Nintendo needs something to cling onto if their next generation console get blown away by its competitors. I mean, it has a pretty poor battery life, you have to buy your DVDs all over again in UMD form, and I've heard of it not selling as well in Japan because of poor button layout and abundant dead pixels. But who knows.
     
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