Sony PSP vs. Nintendo DS?

**makdaddy** · 06-26-2004, 03:21 PM

if you've heard of either one i want to hear from you........

for me i like the DS

IAMTHEEVILBEAN · 06-26-2004, 03:28 PM

**Freak83** · 06-26-2004, 03:35 PM

DS, I want Super Mario 64x4

**makdaddy** · 06-26-2004, 03:41 PM

yea animal crossing is gonna be pretty sweet and so is mario kart, metroid, the new super mario bros., FF: crystal chronicals, sonic DS, and Need for speed underground

jewpinthethird · 06-26-2004, 06:23 PM

PSP. Better graphics, and doesnt look like something you get out of a McDonald's happy meal (like the DS does).

Besides, I am not a fan of Nintendo.

knuckles · 06-26-2004, 06:46 PM

Better graphics usually doesn't mean a better console.

SNES > N64

I can't wait to pick up a DS when it comes out. Going to be really expensive, for me, though.

Matthew666 · 06-26-2004, 06:50 PM

There's something about the DS that turns me off...not sure what it is though. The PSP, on the other hand, looks like it'll kick some major ass.

knuckles · 06-26-2004, 06:58 PM

The PSP turns you on? Weird.

Nah, but I like the concept of two screens... It might sound a little far-fetched, but who knows, it might turn out to be incredibly useful? Oh, and I think the touch screen capability is kind of pushing it... cool, but not needed. Hope it comes with the little pen thingy, because I don't like finger smudges on my screen.

**Moogy** · 06-26-2004, 07:02 PM

DS is obviously the better system.

PSP is just another horrible piece of garbage handheld that will be dominated immediately.

Only Nintendo can make a good handheld.

evilbutterfly · 06-26-2004, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuckles

the touch screen capability is kind of pushing it

Ya know, there was already a handheld with touchscreens. It was called the Game.com, and it sucked ass.

And Moogy may have a point, but then again, kind of not. Nintendo has always dominated the handheld market, and for good reason. But if you look back, Nintendo used to be the dominant console, but better things came along and now Nintendo consoles suck (IMO). They may be dethroned again, you never know.

And I don't know enough (or any) about either to make a judgement call. I don't stay well informed about anything.

Matthew666 · 06-26-2004, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuckles

The PSP turns you on? Weird.

Damn right! Screw late night porno, I want a Sony handheld [/sarcasm]

dmleet · 06-26-2004, 08:12 PM

Disc Read Error Part 2 OMFG. Hi PSP!

OMG I dropped my PSP. **** it stopped reading the CD! Edit: Wait, I haven't saved my game too... Does that mean I gotta start over?

Now to take one thing seriously (though all the things above are true also): Memory Stick? Well, that means more random formatting again. If it hadn't happened to you, when your memory card gets formatted, all your files will be erased and never to return. I might have same experiences with the PSP, and it WILL be more prone to that because it's a portable. And formatting is just random, but especially when you maltreat the device itself. Bottom line, I'm never buying the PSP, even when the Disc Read Error phenomenon stops after a year PSP got released.

Nintendo DS is obviously my choice. No competition.

**Kagome** · 06-26-2004, 08:18 PM

DS.
Moogy is right.

dmleet · 06-26-2004, 08:29 PM

Evilpeer, to support your claim, I do agree that Nintendo has been dominated when it comes to the console wars. Ever since N64, Nintendo has fallen apart as PSX has ruled that era. I believe that the only console making them alive now is their Game Boy and its evolutions. IIRC even XBox has surpassed Gamecube sales in all but Japan. It's quite funny. But I'm really loyal to their portables (and I never bought Gamecube and N64 any way).

I've been to some gaming forums, and people commonly mention that Nintendo has been targetting the wrong audience: way too much kids, and less mature players. It's true. This time Nintendo should get the attention of older gamers. Why? Kids can never buy their own console and games. They have to ask their parents to buy one for them. So less units are sold.

IAMTHEEVILBEAN · 06-26-2004, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewpinthethird

PSP. Better graphics, and doesnt look like something you get out of a McDonald's happy meal (like the DS does).

Besides, I am not a fan of Nintendo.

Idiot.

Graphics aern't everything.

The DS is about 80 times more innovative than the PSP.

PSP:"Hey I have good graphics and online capability...PLAY ME"

DS:"Hey I have online capability, innovative games, two screens, a chat program, a fucign stylus, and a bunch of developers ungry to develop for me"

Omeganitros · 06-26-2004, 08:38 PM

This thread does not need to exist until they both come out and become truly comparable.

dmleet · 06-26-2004, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omeganitros

This thread does not need to exist until they both come out and become truly comparable.

Specs for both systems were already out, so criticisms can be made. The only thing we can't talk about yet is the sales. But we do have their prices. Last time I saw, PSP will be worth more than $200 (may not be more than $250), and DS will cost $150, only a $50 increase compared to the GBA SP.

NaOTa4231 · 06-26-2004, 08:52 PM

nintendo always kicks ass when it comes to portables. I expect only the best from the DS so i have to go w/ Nintendo DS. Plus it will have mario and zelda!!!!

dmleet · 06-26-2004, 08:56 PM

I will admit though, the line-up of PSP games were more impressive than DS, IMO. I might only buy Metroid along with the portable. But then I got a ton of GBA games so I don't have to worry (DS is backwards compatible, and PSP isn't just because it's the first Sony portable).

**Chromer** · 06-26-2004, 09:06 PM

Well It all depends. I mean as good as the GBA SP sold, It was just a regular GBA with a crappy front backlight. w00t Now the PSP on the other hand, has graphics that rival the PS2 in handheld power. Can the DS do that? I dont think so. And besides the PSP can hold music and play movies. Touch-Screen? Please.

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06-26-2004, 03:21 PM	#1
makdaddy FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 34 Posts: 1,688	Sony PSP vs. Nintendo DS? if you've heard of either one i want to hear from you........ for me i like the DS

06-26-2004, 06:50 PM	#7
Matthew666 FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 28	There's something about the DS that turns me off...not sure what it is though. The PSP, on the other hand, looks like it'll kick some major ass. __________________

06-26-2004, 07:02 PM	#9
Moogy 嗚呼 Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 36 Posts: 10,303	DS is obviously the better system. PSP is just another horrible piece of garbage handheld that will be dominated immediately. Only Nintendo can make a good handheld. __________________ Plz visit my blog ^^^ vintage signature from like 2006 preserved

06-26-2004, 08:12 PM	#12
dmleet FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 443	Disc Read Error Part 2 OMFG. Hi PSP! OMG I dropped my PSP. **** it stopped reading the CD! Edit: Wait, I haven't saved my game too... Does that mean I gotta start over? Now to take one thing seriously (though all the things above are true also): Memory Stick? Well, that means more random formatting again. If it hadn't happened to you, when your memory card gets formatted, all your files will be erased and never to return. I might have same experiences with the PSP, and it WILL be more prone to that because it's a portable. And formatting is just random, but especially when you maltreat the device itself. Bottom line, I'm never buying the PSP, even when the Disc Read Error phenomenon stops after a year PSP got released. Nintendo DS is obviously my choice. No competition. __________________ You cannot possibly have a room any better than this.

06-26-2004, 03:28 PM	#2
IAMTHEEVILBEAN FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,078	DS

06-26-2004, 03:35 PM	#3
Freak83 FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,281	DS, I want Super Mario 64x4

06-26-2004, 03:41 PM	#4
makdaddy FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 34 Posts: 1,688	yea animal crossing is gonna be pretty sweet and so is mario kart, metroid, the new super mario bros., FF: crystal chronicals, sonic DS, and Need for speed underground

06-26-2004, 06:23 PM	#5
jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	PSP. Better graphics, and doesnt look like something you get out of a McDonald's happy meal (like the DS does). Besides, I am not a fan of Nintendo.

06-26-2004, 06:46 PM	#6
knuckles FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 140	Better graphics usually doesn't mean a better console. SNES > N64 I can't wait to pick up a DS when it comes out. Going to be really expensive, for me, though.

06-26-2004, 06:58 PM	#8
knuckles FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 140	The PSP turns you on? Weird. Nah, but I like the concept of two screens... It might sound a little far-fetched, but who knows, it might turn out to be incredibly useful? Oh, and I think the touch screen capability is kind of pushing it... cool, but not needed. Hope it comes with the little pen thingy, because I don't like finger smudges on my screen.

06-26-2004, 08:18 PM	#13
Kagome Pop'n Music. Join Date: May 2003 Location: California. Age: 38 Posts: 1,314	DS. Moogy is right.

06-26-2004, 08:29 PM	#14
dmleet FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 443	Evilpeer, to support your claim, I do agree that Nintendo has been dominated when it comes to the console wars. Ever since N64, Nintendo has fallen apart as PSX has ruled that era. I believe that the only console making them alive now is their Game Boy and its evolutions. IIRC even XBox has surpassed Gamecube sales in all but Japan. It's quite funny. But I'm really loyal to their portables (and I never bought Gamecube and N64 any way). I've been to some gaming forums, and people commonly mention that Nintendo has been targetting the wrong audience: way too much kids, and less mature players. It's true. This time Nintendo should get the attention of older gamers. Why? Kids can never buy their own console and games. They have to ask their parents to buy one for them. So less units are sold. __________________ You cannot possibly have a room any better than this.

06-26-2004, 08:38 PM	#16
Omeganitros auauauau Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hee-Haw! Age: 37 Posts: 8,897	This thread does not need to exist until they both come out and become truly comparable.

06-26-2004, 08:52 PM	#18
NaOTa4231 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a Galaxy far far away....... Posts: 743	nintendo always kicks ass when it comes to portables. I expect only the best from the DS so i have to go w/ Nintendo DS. Plus it will have mario and zelda!!!! __________________ http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...ad.php?t=40490 1 Million Posts ^^^^^^^^^^ 8 )

06-26-2004, 08:56 PM	#19
dmleet FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 443	I will admit though, the line-up of PSP games were more impressive than DS, IMO. I might only buy Metroid along with the portable. But then I got a ton of GBA games so I don't have to worry (DS is backwards compatible, and PSP isn't just because it's the first Sony portable). __________________ You cannot possibly have a room any better than this.

06-26-2004, 09:06 PM	#20
Chromer Hookers and Blow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: You heard the robot. No fun. Age: 36 Posts: 4,981	Well It all depends. I mean as good as the GBA SP sold, It was just a regular GBA with a crappy front backlight. w00t Now the PSP on the other hand, has graphics that rival the PS2 in handheld power. Can the DS do that? I dont think so. And besides the PSP can hold music and play movies. Touch-Screen? Please. __________________

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