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PSP And DS Duke It Out

Posted by Zonk on from the xtc-vs.-adam-ant dept.

With the looming launch of Sony's handheld console, X-Play has a series of articles comparing and contrasting the new and shiny portable gaming consoles. The articles are broken into three parts, The PSP vs. the DS, The DS vs. the PSP, and The Final Verdict. From the final article: "Are two screens better than one? Are graphics all that matter? In this third and final edition of my Sony PSP vs. Nintendo DS editorial, I'll compare each handheld bit-by-bit and determine which of the two is worth your hard-earned cash."

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  1. Warning, Spoiler ;) by tquinlan · · Score: 5, Interesting

    He recommends the PSP. However, it's an extra $100, so only for those with disposable income.

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    1. Re:Warning, Spoiler ;) by Donoho · · Score: 5, Interesting

      I own a DS and have played with a PSP (mine should be arriving shortly).

      I was so disappointed by the DS and lack of titles I had any interest in, I gave it to a friend of mine a couple days after I got it. I have a gamefly account and there aren't even any I was compelled to rent.

      The PSP on the other hand gave me goosebumps to hold and use. Then I put a game in... It is as solid a device as I could ask for.

      I am still playing my GBA SP on a regular basis. The PSP is Sony's GBA SP in that it does exactly what it needs to very well. The DS is an experiment I hope goes well because it will inspire other innovations.

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    2. Re:Warning, Spoiler ;) by NanoGator · · Score: 5, Interesting

      "The PSP plays MP3s, movies, games and has wireless connectivity built in. I don't think the price is out of line."

      Games: Yep, it does that pretty well.

      MP3s: From your MemoryStick(TM). Might as well get a flash based MP3 player.

      Movies: Yep, if Sony gets the rights to any movies you want. Hopefully your battery life will be adequate. (Note: I don't understand why 2 screens, one of them being a touch screen like on palm devices is a 'gimmick' and playing movies isn't.)

      Wireless Connectivity: So does the DS.

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  2. Re:IMHO DS is far better and the review is compari by GFLPraxis · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Definitely. Not to mention the upcoming games list!

    DS:
    http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb/platform .php?pl atformid=84

    PSP:
    http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb/platfor m.php?pl atformid=74

    DS definitely wins!

  3. I will pick up my PSP this Thursday. by FireballX301 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I will not pick up the DS. Because frankly, although the DS is innovative and unusual, the PSP has the goodies. MP3 playback, media, etc.

    Plus, Sony's 3rd party gaming support is superior. I buy the PSP not because I particularly like Sony, or dislike Nintendo, but because it will provide me with a more satisfactory general experience. That's all there is to it.

  4. Bah! Here's the real indicators of.... by Dolemite_the_Wiz · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ...the DS and PSP's success.

    DS - Will Nintendo pull it's proverbial head out of it's backside and develop games that aren't amied at 12 year olds and start developing games that challenge the marketplace. This is the age old story of Nintendo not moving out of consistent 'Mario' releases.

    PSP - Will the US public be willing to slap down $250 (US) for the PSP and another $250 (US) for 1GB + Memory Cards. This is even before games or movies are even purchased.

    I personally have a DS and am sickened by the lack of attention that Nintendo is STILL giving to the crap titles that are coming out.

    The DS is an amazing product but no one has even shown that they can not only take advantage of what the DS has to offer but to push the limits of the console with an amazing game.

    From what I've seen so far, the types of titles that have come out or are coming out are either kiddie games or re-packaging of old games that have come out of previous incarnations of Nintendo products.

    Xbox had Halo to show off what their console can do, I have yet to see an equivelant for not only the Nintendo DS but for the PSP as well.

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  5. Old-School by alucard963 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I have a GameCube and a PC when I'm interested in 3D games. I have my GameBoy Advance for old-school classics that are in 2D. Fire Emblem (on the GBA) is easily one of my favorite games ever, and I've yet to play a good 3D Castlevania. Thing is, three-dimensions doesn't hide crappy gameplay.

  6. Re:Remember The Hypocrisy by kevinx · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I think there are enough people on slashdot that we have people on both sides of the fense. Those of us who like Nintendo and/or Sony are chiming in. Those of us who don't will complain when the next article about patents comes out. (although I must admit, I am also a staunch hater of software patents as well)

    Now I will go ahead and say that I think the DS will be the successful handheld. Many will rushout and buy the PSP. But in the end it will come out to cost. The cheaper cost will create a bigger demand for the DS. This will cause more developer support and better games for Nintendo. Resulting in even more people buying the DS.I'll throw $120 down to get a DS and even if I don't use it a whole lot, it won't be a great loss. The PSP just doesn't seem cost effective to me considering the amount of use I'd get out of it. For a parent buying a handheld for their child, this is also a no brainer. Nintendo knows the handheld market, I don't think sony will make it this time and wind up like Nokia and the ngage. I could be wrong though, we'll just have to see.