Have you thought about the cost situation? The lowest estimate right now for PSP is $250. That is the lowest estimate. That is way too much for almost any gamer to spend on a portable. Also, the standard estimate for DS is $150. That is right in the sweet spot for launching a handheld. On top of this, think of software. People expect their portable games to cost $30 bucks, but when you have a system that runs up with the PS2 it is going to see almost exclusively PS2 ports. This is going to make games cost $50 because you can't ask for GT4 on PS2 to cost $50 then GT4 (which has been announced) for PSP to cost only $30. It wont work. Even original games will have to follow suit because of the high cost of developing on such an advanced system. I am not saying that it couldn't be the same for DS, but at least it isn't set in stone at this time.
Just a final note, how much graphical power can you really appreciate on a 4 inch screen anyhow? I am really surprised there was no video out for TV support.
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Have you thought about the cost situation? The lowest estimate right now for PSP is $250. That is the lowest estimate. That is way too much for almost any gamer to spend on a portable. Also, the standard estimate for DS is $150. That is right in the sweet spot for launching a handheld.
On top of this, think of software. People expect their portable games to cost $30 bucks, but when you have a system that runs up with the PS2 it is going to see almost exclusively PS2 ports. This is going to make games cost $50 because you can't ask for GT4 on PS2 to cost $50 then GT4 (which has been announced) for PSP to cost only $30. It wont work. Even original games will have to follow suit because of the high cost of developing on such an advanced system. I am not saying that it couldn't be the same for DS, but at least it isn't set in stone at this time.
Just a final note, how much graphical power can you really appreciate on a 4 inch screen anyhow? I am really surprised there was no video out for TV support.
Good job picking that original Nintendo. All that competition from the master system made it a tough call.
That George Washington always was a damn fool...
At least they aren't Frankfurt scanning.