am I better off buying a PSP or a Nintendo DS?

[DreadLord]

My brother thought the same. 4 months later his PSP was sold (after the dust had been scraped off) and he joined the collective with a shiny new DS

Tell him he's a retard.

Signed,
The World.

 

[Asus]

My brother thought the same. 4 months later his PSP was sold (after the dust had been scraped off) and he joined the collective with a shiny new DS

I've heard a lot of other people sell their PSP for a DS too. Maybe the PSP is a little over ambitious with it's big screen (battery killer?) and the UMD movies (proprietary)?

I have also heard the times when people seem to play their PSP the most they could be playing their full game console instead (at home or near a wall outlet). Maybe it's the kind of games they have for the system? Or is the DS for more on the go? dunno

 

[Warbie]

I've heard a lot of other people sell their PSP for a DS too. Maybe the PSP is a little over ambitious with it's big screen (battery killer?) and the UMD movies (proprietary)?

Yeh, loads of people seem to be selling their PSP, and have been since it's launch. I personally know 3 (which is everyone I know who has bought one), and gaming forums are filled with accounts of others.

I don't think it's the short battery life, or the failure of UMD, but more the lack of original games. Wipeout, Ridge Racer, GTA etc are hardly an exciting prospect when you've already played them umpteen times on various consoles and on a bigger and better screen. Load times are also a problem.

Tell him he's a retard.

Signed,
The World.

How old are you? :/

 

[willho]

I don't think it's the short battery life, or the failure of UMD, but more the lack of original games. Wipeout, Ridge Racer, GTA etc are hardly an exciting prospect when you've already played them umpteen times on various consoles and on a bigger and better screen. Load times are also a problem.

Yeah, and playing the same Mario game 35,957 times over is also very fun.

 

[VictimOfScience]

I just got a DS Lite and it is incredible. The New Super Mario Bros. looks and plays like the best I have ever played and there are a ton of great games coming out for it by the end of the year. Not to mention how great browsing the web from anywhere will be with Opera once it gets a DS-specific version later this year. There's a lot to be said for the DS.

I have heard that the PSP will be getting GPS and official PS1 emulation coming soon which kicks much ass, but for that price? I dunno. Its up to personal preference and your budget.

 

[DreadLord]

I just got a DS Lite and it is incredible. The New Super Mario Bros. looks and plays like the best I have ever played and there are a ton of great games coming out for it by the end of the year. Not to mention how great browsing the web from anywhere will be with Opera once it gets a DS-specific version later this year. There's a lot to be said for the DS.

I have heard that the PSP will be getting GPS and official PS1 emulation coming soon which kicks much ass, but for that price? I dunno. Its up to personal preference and your budget.

It already has PS1 emulation, and a built in browser.

 

[Captain M4d]

PSP all the way. The DS has the same old Nintendo games, most of which are for children. The PSP has far better graphics, much better games, movie/music capabilities, tons of online games, etc..

If you like good graphics: PSP
If you like good games: PSP
If you like movies and music: PSP
If you like online gaming: PSP
If you are under the age of 12: DS
If you like using a stylus like a palm pilot: DS
If you like asian games featuring pets: DS
If you like terrible graphics: DS

The notion that most Nintendo games are for children is childish.

 

[DreadLord]

The notion that most Nintendo games are for children is childish.

No, it's not.

 

[willho]

The notion that most Nintendo games are for children is childish.

So are you telling me that that stupid game with the animals and the farm was for teenagers/adults?

 

[Captain M4d]

So are you telling me that that stupid game with the animals and the farm was for teenagers/adults?

Perhaps it's not made for you. Why can't you be open to the fact that other people of different ages might want to play? Seriously, if you need to fortify yourself as a mature adult by obliterating all "children" games on the market and play all the mature, adult games on the market, you're not that mature. There are those like you who are 8 years old and keep the same attitude.

 

[Asus]

So are you telling me that that stupid game with the animals and the farm was for teenagers/adults?

Nintendogs seems like it was more aimed at 'casual' gamers rather than an age group like Kids and Teens.

 

[willho]

Perhaps it's not made for you. Why can't you be open to the fact that other people of different ages might want to play? Seriously, if you need to fortify yourself as a mature adult by obliterating all "children" games on the market and play all the mature, adult games on the market, you're not that mature. There are those like you who are 8 years old and keep the same attitude.

I'm as mature as they come.

No pun intended.

And you can't argue that the afformentioned animal game didn't suck.

 

[Stigmata]

So are you telling me that that stupid game with the animals and the farm was for teenagers/adults?

So are you telling me that you're so afraid of being emasculated that you can't bring yourself to play a game with animals in it? As scary as this concept may seem, it is in fact possible to enjoy games that aren't chock full of presidents in wheelchairs with Down's Syndrome getting shot in the face with shotguns by evil Axis Ninjas of death.

 

[Captain M4d]

I'm as mature as they come.

No pun intended.

And you can't argue that the afformentioned animal game didn't suck.

Quite obviously if you're claiming to be infallible, you're not as mature as you contend to be.

 

[DreadLord]

Quite obviously if you're claiming to be infallible, you're not as mature as you contend to be.

He never even came close to claiming that he is infallible. Shh.

 

[Captain M4d]

He never even came close to claiming that he is infallible. Shh.

"And you can't argue that the afformentioned animal game didn't suck."
I can't argue that the game didn't suck. Hmm, it seems that I must consequently fall into the great dogma of willho, so the animal game most positively and absolutely sucks; it cannot be argued otherwise. This might top Christianity!

 

[willho]

it is in fact possible to enjoy games that aren't chock full of presidents in wheelchairs with Down's Syndrome getting shot in the face with shotguns by evil Axis Ninjas of death.

No, that's where you're wrong. Feeding a donkey is not fun.

P.S. I can't take you seriously when you have such a stupid avatar.

 

[DreadLord]

"And you can't argue that the afformentioned animal game didn't suck."
I can't argue that the game didn't suck. Hmm, it seems that I must consequently fall into the great dogma of willho, so the animal game most positively and absolutely sucks; it cannot be argued otherwise. This might top Christianity!

You're not funny at all. :|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|

 

[willho]

"And you can't argue that the afformentioned animal game didn't suck."
I can't argue that the game didn't suck. Hmm, it seems that I must consequently fall into the great dogma of willho, so the animal game most positively and absolutely sucks; it cannot be argued otherwise. This might top Christianity!

It will.




ho

 

[Captain M4d]

No, that's where you're wrong. Feeding a donkey is not fun.

P.S. I can't take you seriously when you have such a stupid avatar.

I'm sorry it succeeds your mental capacity. It must be a pity to come in here, expecting a good, serious argument and then be completely thrown off by a little, stupid biohazard symbol.

 

[DreadLord]

I'm sorry it succeeds your mental capacity. It must be a pity to come in here, expecting a good, serious argument and then be completely thrown off by a little, stupid biohazard symbol.

Your mental capacity can't be all that high either. Read that first sentence again, champ.

 

[willho]

I'm sorry it succeeds your mental capacity. It must be a pity to come in here, expecting a good, serious argument and then be completely thrown off by a little, stupid biohazard symbol.

Thanks for proving my point.

 

[Captain M4d]

Thanks for proving my point.

But avatars do not deter me from fully engaging someone in a conversation. That's my point.

Your mental capacity can't be all that high either. Read that first sentence again, champ.

I'm sorry it succeeds your mental capacity. I had an adult reading level when I was in elementary school, and I have clearly demonstrated that to you now.

 

[willho]

But avatars do not deter me from fully engaging someone in a conversation. That's my point.

Yes, but your point is not valid, because I've been owning left and right.

You being left, the Biohazard guy being right.

 

[Warbie]

Yeah, and playing the same Mario game 35,957 times over is also very fun.

That's quite a blinkered view.

The difference with the DS is that it also offers a great deal of originality on top of the usual Nintendo fare. The PSP has yet to offer much new, and even less that isn't better on, or more suited to, the PS2. Been there, done that ....

 

[Captain M4d]

Yes, but your point is not valid, because I've been owning left and right.

You being left, the Biohazard guy being right.

Well, it appears that you have abandoned logic, so I shall abandon you and your lackey.

 

[Stigmata]

No, that's where you're wrong. Feeding a donkey is not fun.

So based on your extensive and highly critical synopsis of the gameplay, I could accurately presume it's called "Nintendo Presents: Feed The Donkey DS"? Because apparently that's the only thing you do in that game. Using this overview as a framework, I could go and say, "Hey, you know that game Metal Gear Solid 2? It sucks. If you think it's good, you're wrong, because putting a body in an empty locker is not fun."

P.S. I can't take you seriously when you have such a stupid avatar.

Okay... I don't see how that's entirely relevant to the discussion, especially when one considers that your avatar isn't so much an avatar as it is a bastard child of Ronald McDonald and Knuckles.

 

[willho]

Okay... I don't see how that's entirely relevant to the discussion, especially when one considers that your avatar isn't so much an avatar as it is a bastard child of Ronald McDonald and Knuckles.

Why do you keep saying the same crap over and over? Just accept the fact that I'm right, and you're wrong.

BTW, that is Cashew the clown in my avatar. No relation whatsoever to whoever the hell you mentioned.

P.S. I can tell you like to ignore signatures. GG.

 

[dream431ca]

If you like good gameplay, DS, if you like slightly better graphics and extremely long loading times and short battery life, PSP.

 

[DreadLord]

If you like good gameplay, DS, if you like slightly better graphics and extremely long loading times and short battery life, PSP.

Yay for continuing the non-existant battery life problems!

Want battery power in the form of a handheld? Buy a DS!

Want ignorant information from people who have never held a PSP in their lives? Visit HL2.net!

 

[Sui]

Umm some famous series on PSP:
Metal Gear
Ridge Racer
Grand Theft Auto
Syphon Filter
Tony Hawk (Sucks.. But still quite popular with some)
Twisted Metal
SOCOM
Need For Speed
Street Fighter
Madden NFL
The Sims
ATV Offroad Fury
Dynasty Warriors
Splinter Cell
Burnout

Aaaaahaha. This made me laugh.

Metal Gear Ac!d 1&2 - I'll give you this. It's the only unique game on the PSP, and for an MGS fan like myself, seriously appealing.
Ridge Racer - Oh yay, another realistic racing sim. If you've ever played it on the PS2, then you don't need to play it on a tiny screen.
Grand Theft Auto - Maybe if they made a new game.. but they haven't. GTA: Liberty City Stories is just GTA3 with some shitty new missions. Yawn.
Syphon Filter - Everyone knows the Syphon Filter series sucks on current-gen consoles. They were great PS1 games, but they died with the platform.
Tony Hawk - What's this, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 115: now with realistic wheel physics?
Twisted Metal - Never really played it
SOCOM - Again, never played it... doesn't look interesting though
Need For Speed - It's the same as the PS2 version, but on a small screen. lol.
Street Fighter - Actually, this is quite a good idea. Street fighter is fun, and a portable version makes sense.
Madden NFL - Sports games. Yuk.
The Sims - NOOOOOOOOO
ATV Offroad Fury - With a name like that, it has to suck.
Dynasty Warriors - Deja'- vu?
Splinter Cell - Metal Gear Ac!d is on the PSP, who needs Sam Fisher?
Burnout - PS2 LOL.

So, let's summarise. The PSP has... Megal Gear Ac!d and a load of PS2 games, Whereas the DS actually has DECENT GAMES.

Examples: Metroid Prime Hunters - you can actually aim as well as you can with a mouse - the stylus is great and it allows you to get some amazing headshots
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow - It's a platformer... but you level up and get to buy new swords. A platformer RPG. How damn cool is that? Answer - very.
Mario Kart: DS - Okay, maybe not that original, but everyone loves mario kart and with the DS you can play online!
Advance Wars DS - completely touch-controlled RTS. Absolutely wonderful to play. This is the perfect handheld game by far - command a few battles, close the DS lid, slip the console in your pocket, then take it out again when you're on the train and tap away at the screen some more. It's one of my favorite RTS games!
Legand of Zelda- Hourglass thingie - sure, it's an old title, but with the DS you can control Link entirely with the touchscreen - and even sail the numerous seas using this feature, too. Plus it's Zelda. ZELDA.
Final Fantasy 3 - one of the best games of the series, revitalised on the DS. Yes, it's old, but it's so old it's new.
Brain Age - This is the game which is selling DS consoles over in Japan. It's not a game, but a training coach for your brain. Possibly the only game which is aimed at adults, in any PSP or DS list (GTA is aimed at kids, y'know).
Plus loads more that I don't have enough money to buy (this list is just the games that I own / will own soon).

At the end of the day, handheld consoles are for playing games, and seeing as the PSP simply has PS2 games you'd be better off buying a PS2. It's cheaper.

 

[secret friend]

I'm sorry it succeeds your mental capacity. It must be a pity to come in here, expecting a good, serious argument and then be completely thrown off by a little, stupid biohazard symbol.

Your mental capacity can't be all that high either. Read that first sentence again, champ.

Exceeds, not succeeds.


PS:This thread has turned into a battlefield

 

[willho]

Aaaaahaha. This made me laugh.

Metal Gear Ac!d 1&2 - I'll give you this. It's the only unique game on the PSP, and for an MGS fan like myself, seriously appealing.
Ridge Racer - Oh yay, another realistic racing sim. If you've ever played it on the PS2, then you don't need to play it on a tiny screen.
Grand Theft Auto - Maybe if they made a new game.. but they haven't. GTA: Liberty City Stories is just GTA3 with some shitty new missions. Yawn.
Syphon Filter - Everyone knows the Syphon Filter series sucks on current-gen consoles. They were great PS1 games, but they died with the platform.
Tony Hawk - What's this, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 115: now with realistic wheel physics?
Twisted Metal - Never really played it
SOCOM - Again, never played it... doesn't look interesting though
Need For Speed - It's the same as the PS2 version, but on a small screen. lol.
Street Fighter - Actually, this is quite a good idea. Street fighter is fun, and a portable version makes sense.
Madden NFL - Sports games. Yuk.
The Sims - NOOOOOOOOO
ATV Offroad Fury - With a name like that, it has to suck.
Dynasty Warriors - Deja'- vu?
Splinter Cell - Metal Gear Ac!d is on the PSP, who needs Sam Fisher?
Burnout - PS2 LOL.

So, let's summarise. The PSP has... Megal Gear Ac!d and a load of PS2 games, Whereas the DS actually has DECENT GAMES.

Examples: Metroid Prime Hunters - you can actually aim as well as you can with a mouse - the stylus is great and it allows you to get some amazing headshots
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow - It's a platformer... but you level up and get to buy new swords. A platformer RPG. How damn cool is that? Answer - very.
Mario Kart: DS - Okay, maybe not that original, but everyone loves mario kart and with the DS you can play online!
Advance Wars DS - completely touch-controlled RTS. Absolutely wonderful to play. This is the perfect handheld game by far - command a few battles, close the DS lid, slip the console in your pocket, then take it out again when you're on the train and tap away at the screen some more. It's one of my favorite RTS games!
Legand of Zelda- Hourglass thingie - sure, it's an old title, but with the DS you can control Link entirely with the touchscreen - and even sail the numerous seas using this feature, too. Plus it's Zelda. ZELDA.
Final Fantasy 3 - one of the best games of the series, revitalised on the DS. Yes, it's old, but it's so old it's new.
Brain Age - This is the game which is selling DS consoles over in Japan. It's not a game, but a training coach for your brain. Possibly the only game which is aimed at adults, in any PSP or DS list (GTA is aimed at kids, y'know).
Plus loads more that I don't have enough money to buy (this list is just the games that I own / will own soon).

At the end of the day, handheld consoles are for playing games, and seeing as the PSP simply has PS2 games you'd be better off buying a PS2. It's cheaper.

Ever heard of the Green Day song Walking Contradiction?

 

[Stigmata]

Why do you keep saying the same crap over and over? Just accept the fact that I'm right, and you're wrong.

BTW, that is Cashew the clown in my avatar. No relation whatsoever to whoever the hell you mentioned.

P.S. I can tell you like to ignore signatures. GG.

No, I checked it, and it looks like a pretty comprehensive list of your personal masteries to me. I just happened to be going along with your exaggerations.

The point here is twofold. One, I'm going to ignore the sub-thread dealing with the fact that my avatar is apparently stupid... when there are far, far worse ones around here. Two, if I were to cut you, you would bleed logical fallacy. You tell me to stop repeating myself, when I've done nothing but rebutt your arguments, all while you whine your "PSP is better than DS!" mantra with your fingers stuck in your ears. If you perhaps made a discrete point, rather than spewing what amounts to Bible Logic(no offense if you're Christian), we might get a good debate going. But I guess we can keep this going until we get nice, toasty flame war going. It's really up to you.

 

[Sui]

Ever heard of the Green Day song Walking Contradiction?

No, because Green Day suck.

And you're not master of hyperbole. Sarcasm isn't hyperbole. You're just being extremely sarcastic, or, needlessly offensive.

 

[DreadLord]

Aaaaahaha. This made me laugh.

You're quite comical yourself. Fanboyism anyone?

Blah blah blah, ...and a load of PS2 games,

Yeah, gotta hate when they continue a series of successful games! I've never heard of these titles!

Metroid Prime
Castlevania
Mario Kart
Legand of Zelda
Final Fantasy

At the end of the day, handheld consoles are for playing games, and seeing as the PSP simply has PS2 games you'd be better off buying a PS2. It's cheaper.

Yeah, so are N64s and Gamecubes. Your argument fails miserably.

Oh, and quick editing on your part. You very quickly changed NEW to DECENT to save your ass, once you realized that your only reason for hating the PSP, is invalid and unfounded, not to mention completely hypocritical.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4886/bs4cf.jpg

Good day to you.

 

[willho]

No, because Green Day suck.

And you're not master of hyperbole. Sarcasm isn't hyperbole. You're just being extremely sarcastic, or, needlessly offensive.

Sarcasm is often times marked by the use of exaggeration, or hyperbole.

If you'd like to continue this arguement elsewhere, I'd suggest IMing me on AIM at IamBetterThanYou.

 

[Cole]

The PSP can play all Nintendo, SNES, N64, and Genesis games, so that doesn't really help.

Illegally of course. But I wasn't commenting on why you should get a DS I was more commenting on Nintendo Games in general.

Nintendo's games may seem kiddyish but there simple. Most are mindless and very relaxing. This is what makes them fun.

And mindless games just like mindless humor is for just about everyone. Take a look at family guy and south park. Now if more people would just sit down and try the games like they sit down and watch the TV.

Umm some famous series on PSP:
Metal Gear
Ridge Racer
Grand Theft Auto
Syphon Filter
Tony Hawk (Sucks.. But still quite popular with some)
Twisted Metal
SOCOM
Need For Speed
Street Fighter
Madden NFL
The Sims
ATV Offroad Fury
Dynasty Warriors
Splinter Cell
Burnout

Not to mention a few hundred other individual titles, and tons of other well known games. But yeah, nothing good on PSP.

I ment in my personal opinion. I've gotton bored with all those types of games. I can't play Far Cry, Doom 3, HL2, BF2, etc.. and just playing Episode 1 was boring for me cuz I've just played FPS's right out of my ass. I simply cannot find a fun FPS anymore.
I just need a game that is something completely different. Hopefully the Wii will have some neat stuff.

No, because Green Day suck.

You Suck. I am not a huge fan of green day(I listen to them maybe a few times a month), but they do not suck.

 

[secret friend]

willho you are a <edit: ok I want to mantain the peace here>. but get the **** out of my thread.

 

[VictimOfScience]

It already has PS1 emulation, and a built in browser.

Yeah, can you download any PS1 game you want from Sony? No? Didn't think so. I said OFFICIAL PS1 EMULATION. Don't be daft.