2007-12-18, 06:42 | Link #41 |
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I'd have to go with the DS for multiple reasons. Firstly, I find it has a high 'fun factor' with the mic and touch screen. It can also play movies and games. Naww. Im serious! One word - CycloDS.
(Downloadable games? That HAS to be a win.) One of the downsides is the graphics. Most games seem fine, but some are just .... . It's not really to blame, though. I mean, come on, the games come in cartridges! Browsing internet program, and Wi-fi. I can see where the PSP fans are coming from, but I really must say, it's a tough choice. |
2007-12-19, 23:10 | Link #42 |
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NDS wins if you're simply buying it as a casual portable game console. Casual gaming library filled with simple games you can easily start playing for short bursts at a time.
But PSP is for people who want to do more stuff on their portable console. Like watching high quality movies, play old PS1 games, and generally prefer a more mature variety of games. Put a 4g or 8g memory card in a PSP and it's literally a portable home-entertainment system. The graphics are just that good. And recently, PSP has been getting a lot of top original games, not just ports. And I definitely can't wait for the NA release of Crisis Core. |
2008-01-09, 20:49 | Link #46 |
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Err... My 2 cents on the pros and cons of each...
Nintedo DS (NDS) PROS -More intuitive touch screen -More creative games than PSP -Easy downloadable homebrews/pirated games onto R4 card -Built in Wi-Fi -Easy homebrew creation -More durable in a sense that the screen does not break but... (Look at CONS) CONS -"Weaker" -Lower graphics -More fragile in a sense (the hinge breaks due to overuse, which means you like your NDS though) COMMENTS: The NDS is seen as the more childish handheld and doesn't see many good days in places like the US. It's more intuitive and is better in terms of creativity than the PSP but, lacks graphics and certain other "powerful" characteristics. To cover up on the lack of graphics, the games made for the DS regain in gameplay, such as Osu! Tatake! Ouendan! series, Phoenix Wright series, PokeMon, etc. Also, on the side note about homebrews; homebrews can do a plethora of neat things, such as chatting, listening to music, looking at pictures, or watching videos. PSP PROS -More "powerful" -Better graphics -Can be hacked and can be uploaded with homebrew -Can listen to music, watch videos, and look at pictures (Even though with the R4 card for DS, you can do this too) CONS -Limited wireless & internet -Firmware creates "bricking" in homebrewing (Therefore Sony are fags who don't want you messing around with the PSP) -Quite fragile (Unless you get a case for it, you can crack your nice big screen pretty easily. Also, there has been a report that some guy dropped their PSP and it broke immediately, compared to the NDS, which it survived MANY drops, falls, and scratches) COMMENTS: More or less, the PSP is a multi-tasking handheld whose main concern is not gaming. It is easy to hack and make homebrews. However, Sony does not want you to do so and creates firmware updates to prevent you from doing so, which is called "bricking". Anyway, you would want the PSP for games such as shooters or fighting games or just as a portable media device. Last edited by lilguy; 2008-01-09 at 20:50. Reason: Stupid [b] tags... |
2008-01-10, 00:59 | Link #47 |
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I wouldn't say DS games are more creative by default just because of the touchscreen.
Don't get me wrong, I love my DS, but the touchsceen and stylus is best used as a traditional GUI interface IMO. Having a "mouse" makes navigating menus much easier. I doubt I'd have the patience to build up coinfegms in Hoshigami without the stylus, for example. This is far more valuable in a traditional game than something tacked on just for the hell of it. And as a long time PC gamer, I can't help but smile when console gamers begin to prize the ability to "point and click" so to speak And about the PSP, I'd have to say that things have changed A LOT since 2005. It's very much a games device now. The media functionality doesn't exactly hurt... I have fansub eps on mine. I also have walkthrough files and FAQs saved on there too.... |
2008-01-10, 11:52 | Link #50 |
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Hmm, gaming is childish in the first place, so what? Besides both handheld have a lot of crap games. The only good thing about the psp is, that you can hook it up to a TV and play games on big screen. But then again, why do i want to do that, since most good games get ported over to the ps2 and the psp is marketed as a small and light super handheld.
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Don't get me wrong i like both handheld, but what is bugging me is that too many game, on both, but especially on the psp, don't belong on a handheld, simply because they are just too long. RPG, Fighting games, adventure games are for home consoles, jump'n'run, shooting games, simple puzzle games, those are the stuff for entertainment on the run. |
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2008-01-10, 16:07 | Link #54 | |
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Ok, since I see I need to make myself more clear; Why should I pay 125 for something that's games aren't even going to appeal to me not even in the slightest (How do I look sitting there playing Mario or Pokemon :/) When I can just pay 130 and get games like FIFA Street 2, GTA Vice City Stories and other good ones. And then listen to some tunes, watch a movie or show my friends and family some pictures. And before you bring up the "DS can do that too" point, it can. But with Homebrew. A PSP can do all that right out the box. And who cares about PS2? Also. if you don't feel that you should pay extra for the slim one with the TV out, then just get the original one, simple as that. As for the TV feature, gaming isn't the only thing you can do on the PSP. Not everyone wants to watch a movie in a forced 480x272 resolution when they can just plug in and watch it in it's native one. And another thing, not everyone wants to play games in 2007-2008 that look like they came straight from a N64. |
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2008-01-10, 18:37 | Link #55 | |
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I'm sorry to say this but you're just too insecure about yourself. You don't want to play NDS games because you're worried what other people (complete strangers) will think of you? That's sad... well you're a teenager so that's a given I suppose. As for me, I don't have a NDS nor a PSP my advice is to go for what you think is best instead of seeing fanboys attack each other. ^^ |
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2008-01-10, 18:53 | Link #56 | |
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I have both the NDS and PSP and TBH i hardly play either of them. The DS is great fun in public [play nintendogs on the train 'luls'] while the PSP imo is just for image, the games aren't that "fun", sure the PSP has GTA, but....how is it different from any other GTA? You shoot, you kill, you run around like a crazed lunatic. Sure you can play music with the PSP [you can with the DS as well but you need the MP3 card thing], but why would you? That's why I have a cheapo MP3 player, sure the PSP can have custom firmware and you can do..naughty...things with it, but you can with the DS also. PSP wins in style and image NDS win GUI and the "everybody" factor
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2008-01-10, 21:42 | Link #59 | |
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Use FF Tactics as an example. If I want to play it on PS, I'd have to devote an hour or 2 just to the game. On PSP, I can play whenever I want and suspend anywhere I want. This is a tremendously useful feature which makes me favor PSP over PS2 for certain games including Disgaea. I was never able to finish Disgaea on PS2 precisely because I didn't have enough time. I also find action games to be extremely unsatisfying if played in short 5 minute doses. Suspending a game in progress can be jarring because it breaks your rhythm. With strategy games this can be true to a certain extent, but at least you have the time to reexamine the situation. In the end it's about choice. Casual or in depth, you can have both. |
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"Our goal on the PSP was to deliver a true console experience in the palm of your hand. Everything we did in Dark Mirror was designed originally for the PSP experience. But we did most of our prototyping on the PS2..." They tested alot of it out on the PS2 first, and then started development for the PSP game. They have basically everything there for them, they just needed to put it all together and change a few other things. Quote:
And the newer PSPs can just be played on the TV, so if you feel that you need to play an RPG, Fighting Game, and Adventure Game on a TV, you can do so.
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