in regards to an earlier post, the DS will definitely get video, I saw recently that they released the new legend of zelda trailer on a DS card, they've done a decent job of it on the GBA, one only assumes it'll be better on DS. Now heres hoping it's not all "pokemon" reruns. I don't have a PSP but I love my DS, finally some good games are coming, and lots of DS got sold off by kids who couldn't wait for Final Fantasy III, new mario 2d, nintendogs, etc, so it won't put the chokehold on your cash card (saw em for $120 or less used). just wait till those games come out and they'll be impossible to find.

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clamshell screen protction
entire GBA library
microphone and touch screen
Long battery life

I play canvas curse and meteos over console games a lot.

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Castlevania DS Trailer! looks bettr than symphony of the night or aria of sorrow

DS=N64 on the go. That sucks. PSP=PS2 on the go. That nice. Sony=Grand Theft Auto. Thats the all I need for fun on the go. DS sucks. I could never play Sports games on N64 after playing games on PS2. Lets all try to take steps forward instead of 2 steps back.

I bought the psp cuse of the extra functions it has. I wasn't sold on the two screens thang.

I think it all depends on the individual. I don't like little kiddie games, and I'm not saying that to offend anyone, but I want more substance from a game than what Mario and Nintendo seem to be able to offer. Granted, I do love Nintendo and I do think it has a nice place in the gaming world, but I do prefer more mature games that I can relate to. So definitely PSP. I have one and it's been a wonderful purchase. I can playing anything from Ms. Pac-Man and Frogger to Grand Theft Auto and Mortal Kombat. DS can't offer that and that's why more people prefer the PSP.

PSP LOOKS COOL, BUT THEIRS JUST NOT ENOUGH GOOD GAMES FOR EITER SYSTEM. SAVE THAT MONEY FOR A NEW GRAPHICS CARD OR A PS3

I bought a PSP and everything, but this guy. This guy is just nuts, his arguments...well see for yourself

p.s.-This is probably a super old video, but I still think it's absolutely hilarious. Try to watch as much as you can, I held out and forced myself to watch it and tried not to crack up; but it's nearly impossible. This guy's insanse.

"Check the facts folks" lol

The PSP is better than the DS. I have a PSP, the wireless gaming on it is brilliant. If you get a PSP you have to get GTA: LCS it is the best PSP game and probably the best handheld game I have ever played.

''look it up...it's a fact''

I would ultimately argue that the DS is a more interesting product, particularly with the release of the new DS Lite (though, fundamentally, I have no issues with the original version). Both have internet and wireless capability, so it's hard to disginuish between the two in that sense, but I happen to think the gameplay is just appreciably better than on the PSP. The PSP is essentially a portable PS2, which, while remarkable visually and graphically, is really nothing more than a playstation 2 you can move with. I hear the MP3 and movie statements, but, particularly with movies, you have to spend extra for that. I'd argue that if you have the money to spend and are into more graphically necessary games, then you ought to get the PSP.

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck, however, I'd get the Nintendo DS. At 129.99, it's about half the price of the PSP. The Games are cheaper, and the wireless multiplayer is nothing short of genius. The games are also just picking up now, and new Super Mario Bros. is an amazing hit. Don't discount the backwards compability, either, as you can play oodles of old Advance games on it. Not to mention, it's rumored to be Wii compatible.

It all depends on what you want.

If you need something strictly for gaming and a bit different or innovative, the DS is the best choice.

However, if you want something with a few decent games, but is an all around entertainment machine (sporting games, movies, music, photos and internet), then the PSP is the best choice.

Both are good, but the DS takes the gaming aspect at a higher level, but the PSP takes the all around entertainment factor into consideration, which is why it's higher priced.

The PSP is a high quality piece of electronics, which is what Sony specializes in making. I've seen retail prices of about $180 (used), so it's not quite double the price of the Nintendo DS Lite - but for a good memory card, battery extention upgrade, hard drive add-on, and all the other bells and whistles you can get for it, it can easily set you back $500 or more. It has tremendous functionality - plays movies, surfs the 'Net, runs games, interfaces via Firewire with computers, etc - but really ought only to be bought by someone who needs the high performance.

The Nintendo DS Lite is a toy. It's a high speed Gameboy Advance with a touchscreen and WiFi. However, for playing handheld games it's a superior machine, I'd suggest better than the PSP. Since it is a toy, it's also much more durable - and for that $130, you get pretty much everything you need to play games except for the game cartridges themselves. There's no loading wait time, and the battery lasts a long time, so it's great for all those ADD kids out there.

The PSP is a Lamborghini Countash. The Nintendo DS is an old square-bodied Toyota Camry, and the DS Lite is the newer sleeker version with the cup holder and rubber bumpers. It's not hard to figure out why the DS Lite outsells the PSP - because for the most part even most adults don't know how to get the full functionality out of a PSP, let alone tweens. And a kid is going to break his PSP in the first month or so.

I wouldn't bother with a PSP as it just seems poor to me and i already have a PS2. The DS is great but the limitations are there because when or if you can play gameboy games that require a link cable it won't let you because it only has its wireless link which is why i still own the SP as it is capable of linking but i also still own 2 gameboy colours as i require the function of the sensors.

The DS a toy!?!? It's a flippin' handheld gaming device. It plays games. And it does it well. A PSP puts a bunch of stuff together that you could get much better in other electronics. Tremendoulsly mediocre functionality and overall lousy library of games (There are some good ones; even the Saturn had a handful of amazing games) vs. a consistent and innovative quirky portable gaming device.

UMD movies!?! Yeah, sure, it often comes in handy to watch a movie on that screen on a format that companies hate!

MP3!?! You could by a better MP3 substitute for $50 that wouldn't be a hassle to carry, would hold more songs, and live longer than 5hrs.

Internet!?! I'll admit internet on the go is nice, but you can get that on any electronic device in this day-and-age. My friends PDA serves as a better browser than the clunky interface of a PSP.

I know that sales and corporate bashing of the PSP don't mean anything to you people, but this is a severly screwed up message board.

If it's all about the games and portability, the DS offers a far better value than the PSP, in my opinion. Sure, the PSP is a superior piece of electronics equipment, but for gaming and portability alone, the DS is the better of the two.

Now, if you throw in the GBA micro in the competition, that one wins over both the DS and the PSP in portability! And it is almost at the same level as the DS in the fun factor of its games...

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Originally posted by Ldogg:
DS=N64 on the go. That sucks. PSP=PS2 on the go. That nice. Sony=Grand Theft Auto. Thats the all I need for fun on the go. DS sucks. I could never play Sports games on N64 after playing games on PS2. Lets all try to take steps forward instead of 2 steps back.

Ah, this is wrong. PSP isn't anything but PSP on the go. It doesn't have a wide variety of blockbuster games for it like a PS2 or even PS1 would. Next to Lumines, Syphon Filter, and MGS, there's nothing on PSP worth it's price tag to buy. The DS is a DS on the go. How can you compare Nintendo DS, a handheld device that uses touch screen mechanics, to the Nintendo 64 from years ago? They are nothing alike sir.

Now, the DS has quality and to compliment that, they have a quantity of quality. So it's the best of both worlds. Not only do they have good games, but DS has so many it will keep you busy for a long time.

The two units are easily compared now - by sales figures. This thread is old as dirt now - DS is pushing how many millions of units being sold? PSP is struggling in the market, UMD support being pulled from retailers.

Look at your local Best Buy display for the two...see the small section for PSP? Now look at the hulking mass for the DS.

To be honest the PSP is a lot better as it has ALOT more features. for example it can hold music, music videos, films, pictures and loads of data as well as the games having PS2 graphics, which is a lot better than the NDS. Although the NDS does have a touch screen and a microphone, and its like half the price.

for sure max-core is right.. the psp is far better then the crap ds it cant do music videos, films, pictures and go on the internet mind u.. and so its just better



wii and ds suck

They’re both pretty good for different reasons, I personally think the Sony PSP is average as a “handheld gaming console”, and I think that’s why Sony Playstation are getting their asses handed to them by Nintendo in the handheld gaming market. The strong points of the PSP are it’s more of a overall handheld multimedia console, with the capability to play Movies, MP3’s, store data, and browse the internet, which definitely appeals to some people’s needs. The PSP also has some really cool exclusive titles that are worth playing.

In my opinion, the Nintendo DS Lite is by FAR a much more revolutionary handheld gaming console. The duel screens, Stylus Pen, touch pad, and microphone work together astonishing to deliver a highly interactive and original gaming experience, and can also be incredibly diverse varying from game to game, allowing for plenty of unexplored territory in how you actually play the game, which is also extremely easy for anyone to pick up and play. Another plus with DS Lite is it is backwards compatible with your Gameboy Advance games. I also feel that the DS Lite is much more practical in it’s sleek design and portability, the fact that it flips open allows for the screens and buttons to be shielded when it’s closed, obviously preventing them from being permanently damaged if you by chance accidentally drop it, or if it scratches up against something in your pocket. With the DS Lite, the days of simply pressing buttons are over.

Both consoles have WLAN for multiplayer gaming which is really cool!

Essentially, the average person doesn’t walk into the gaming section of their local K-Mart or Wal-Mart, looking for something that can store data or plays movies and music. They go in looking for something that plays video games. Whenever I come across people who say to me “the DS can’t play movies or music” I think “who gives a damn?” Not me. I already have a DVD player, MP3 player, and a Widescreen Laptop that can do both and I think it’s fair to assume that these days, most people in the market for a handheld gaming console, already own a DVD player or at least a computer with some speakers.

According to Wikipedia DS Lite “As of September 30, 2007, sales of the DS Lite have reached 34.93 million units worldwide.”

According to Wikipedia DS “As of September 26, 2007, the Nintendo DS has sold over 50 million units and is the fastest-selling handheld game console of all time”

According to Wikipedia Playstation Portable As of March 31, 2007, The Sony PSP has shipped 25.39 million units worldwide.

My overall personal and nerdy “fanboy opinion”, the Nintendo DS kicks the crap out of the Sony PSP, and reigns supreme over it with the upmost of ease.

what the heck, i'm jus gonna stick with the PSP. dude ds is not really that great, i mean, whats up with the two screens..and the games, seriously.and ds's can't play dvd's. PSP all da way!

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Originally posted by Dan-D-Man:
what the heck, i'm jus gonna stick with the PSP. dude ds is not really that great, i mean, whats up with the two screens..and the games, seriously.and ds's can't play dvd's. PSP all da way!

Lmao... Revert back to my previous post for my response.