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I myself do not own a DS but I have played Mario 64 DS and I have to say that the graphics were less than impressive. It was like playing an extra Low-Res version.

I assume that it's faster because it's a cart and I hope the battery would last longer but what makes it better?
Seriously, I want to know.



The PSP has WAY more sharper graphics than the DS and it has alot more options. ~AKA: homebrew, MP3\WMA, video player, and my favorite MEMORY UPGRADE


What is it that others are seeing that I am not?

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Quote (Bane King @ 19th May 2006 18:51)

I assume that it's faster because it's a cart and I hope the battery would last longer but what makes it better?
Seriously, I want to know.

It's called GAMEPLAY. You should try it sometime.

Simple for me: I love almost all my DS games. I have not seen a single PSP game that I would wet myself over like I do with Phoenix Wright.

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Quote (FallingHeart @ 20th May 2006 01:07)

It's called GAMEPLAY. You should try it sometime.

there's no need for a flame I was just asking...

Anyways, breath of fire 3 was a good game
Metal gear acid is good
Grand theft auto
megaman x
UMD movies @ dvd quality is a plus

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Quote (Bane King @ 19th May 2006 19:51)

Quote (FallingHeart @ 20th May 2006 01:07)

It's called GAMEPLAY. You should try it sometime.

there's no need for a flame I was just asking...

Anyways, breath of fire 3 was a good game
Metal gear acid is good
Grand theft auto
megaman x
UMD movies @ dvd quality is a plus

The problem is that only 1 of those games is exclusive, and it's a card battle game. While MGS is in my top 3 series of all times, seeing it as a card battle game doesn't seem like a great idea. Also, UMDs are pretty much a failed media. They've pulled almost all support for them and, IIRC, even Wal-Mart has stopped selling them. But, there's no denying the PSP is a great multi-media device. You're right, I digress, it plays MP3s, UMDs, browses the web. Problem is, personally, I'm a gamer first and a movie-fan and music-fan second. I have a lot of games I love for my DS, a lot of games are out that I want for my DS, and a lot of games that aren't out I want for my DS. I can't say the same for the PSP.

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"We're not tools of the government or anyone else. Fighting... fighting was the only thing I was ever good at, but at least I always fought for what I believed in." - Frank Yeager (a.k.a. Grey Fox)

PSP...mp3's and movies you have to buy twice.

DS...Advance Wars DS

kekekekekek gg DS FTW

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I find your lack of faith disturbing...

When I judge game systems, I judge library vs. library. I buy a game system because I want to play games on it, and the systems I like the most are the ones with the most games I like.

That being said, the DS has many more games that I want to play. The PSP has some good games on it, but the DS has more, and many of the best PSP games seem to lack originality - lots of ports, a couple of remakes, the list goes on - two of the games you listed, Bane King, were a port and remake. The DS has a quality library and some totally fun and unique games that you can't find on any other system. I think the DS is the better system.

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If overall sales are of any indication, then the victor is definitely the DS. 'Specially with the newer DS Lite dominating the market (along with how impressively quick both DS unit versions have sold out completely all over Japan and in parts of North America), Nintendo has obviously got a winner here in my opinion. Statistics aside, the real proof, as already stated, is in each handhelds' game library.

Most of the games for the PSP which I've found to be somewhat appealing aren't at all exclusive to the system, so owning a PS2 tends to suffice in most cases. It does have its share of originals, but I've discovered that many - if not most of 'em - fail to garner very high approval from the reviewing masses. Seeing as I normally rely on other peoples' opinions and evaluations before purchasing any title I've yet to try for myself (in the unlikely event I take such a risk), that doesn't bode well for the PSP. Additionally, both the MP3 and UMD features would be useless to me: Like many others, I already possess a high-quality MP3 player, and viewing movies on its game screen, as I've attempted before, runs the chance of causing eye strain and discomfort (which would then lead me to a migraine). Companies have begun halting UMD production due to low sales as it is, so if I were to make use of that feature, the discs may not even be around long enough for me to take full advantage of...

On the other hand, the DS has fast accumulated a massive library of addictive titles as well as a far larger lot of popular exclusives within all genres. Paired with the fact that it's backwards compatible with the Game Boy Advance - thereby expanding its library, tenfold, to an even greater degree of both older and brand new classics - makes the DS a must-have in my book. The touchscreen capabilities and online features are fun and unique, and work almost flawlessly with the system. Dare I say, judging from 'em all as far back as the original Game & Watch series of the '80s, the DS is certainly what I'd consider to be the best handheld console released thus far.

That's not to say that Sony couldn't make up for some of their shortcomings with the PSP come the next generation of handhelds - that is if they choose to stay in the race. Nintendo, as we know, simply has experience over 'em, and as their first time out in the genre, Sony's bound to run into some problems. But as for this current time 'round, I'm happily in favor of the DS... and for good reason.

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I see the better part of the forum (everyone but me) voted for the DS.

Silverfork, Instead of quoting your detailed post I will just say...

I can see where you are comming from. Sony shot itself in the foot with alot of things in the begining. (Overpriced launch, too compatable, too fragile, lame games)
Unlike Sony's older rival, it has more names (that they actually own) to milk and Nintendo actually listens to what it's fans want. Online Multiplayer
Can't comment on it's new idea for a controler though ;(
It had so much potential in the begining but in the end, Nintendo has always dominated handheld world. Not even the Anti-Christ Bill Gates could topple a gameboy .

And the Milk Award goes to...NINTENDO




I'll look more into DS games.

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As far as games go, Syphon Filter is absolutely kick ass on the PSP, and Daxter is one of the best platformers I've played on any system. Liberty City Stories is amazing, just seeing how much power the PSP can pump out.

X-Men Legends 2 is a really good port, Burnout Legeds rocks, and Hot Shots Golf is a must have.

There's plenty to look forward to on the horizon, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is shaping up real nice, Vice City Stories was announced, Tekken looks REAL good (eventhough VF is a far superior series)....

The DS may have more quality games, but that's not to say that the PSP doesn't have any. And Syphon Filter is definately worth getting 'wet' over. It's the best handheld action title I've ever played.

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Quote (Bane King @ 20th May 2006 13:56)

OK your 5 year old brother/sister drew that....right
Well i dont own either of the above but i seen them both.
And like lazslow said it depends on what games they have on what makes it a good system for you.

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I own a PSP but i've played a DS and i have to say that i like them both the same but DS has a larger choice of games at the moment.

Well the game titles are starting to pick up for PSP these days. And there looks to be some nice games that I want to try out. Thing is, stores in Canada have this nasty habit of not carrying half the titles that are available in North America, so good luck finding decent games. I want to play "Tokobot" but does anyone have it? NO! Oh well, I did get Megaman: Powered Up... and I think "Me & My Katamari" and "Megaman X (or whatever)" are next. Oh, and there's still LUMINES (!!!) going for PSP... single handedly the best block puzzler ever. And a sequel is coming out soon!

OH! And PSP is getting Ace Combat. I'm all over that.

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Though PSP does have games I would love to play (upcoming FF7: CC, Me and My Katamari, et al.), the DS is cheaper and is just more fun in general. I like the innovation behind it as well with the touch screen and microphone. I think Sony wanted PSP to be a portable media centre (mp3, movies, games) while the DS is just for the games. Given that a fair amount of the population has an Ipod/mp3 player with or without video capabilities, the PSP was sort of late to the party. Additionally, the UMDs cost as much as a regular DVD, and as someone else said, they haven't worked out in the best way.

DS for me. Wider, better selection of games. Not like the PSP doesn't have a few good games itself (Katamari, VP:Lenneth to name two.), but that's it. A few. DS keeps cranking out the delicious games every month it seems, and doesn't let up. And it's cheaper, probably wouldn't break if you poke it, and can play GBA games. Sounds good to me.

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Though PSP does have games I would love to play (upcoming FF7: CC, Me and My Katamari, et al.), the DS is cheaper and is just more fun in general. I like the innovation behind it as well with the touch screen and microphone. I think Sony wanted PSP to be a portable media centre (mp3, movies, games) while the DS is just for the games. Given that a fair amount of the population has an Ipod/mp3 player with or without video capabilities, the PSP was sort of late to the party. Additionally, the UMDs cost as much as a regular DVD, and as someone else said, they haven't worked out in the best way.

All good points.. and one of my beefs with the gaming industry these days is that they want systems to be entertainment centres. But I make the exception for PSP because I don't have an IPOD, and before I got my new laptop comp (the other day) I wasn't able to watch movies on the road either. I also like the thought of handheld gadgets having versatility - it does cut own on the amount of things cluttering up the household. As far as the UMD movies themselves go, I just don't understand why the need to cost so much. The demand isn't high for them, which is usually an increasing factor, and they can't fit as many extras as a DVD. Plus I imagine there might be less cost in their packaging... so yeah, it's a mystery to me.

I'm still considering getting a DS as well... so I'm not totally biased to the PSP.

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Apparently from a PS2/PSP magazine i read you could convert DVD's into UMD's.

Apparently... but with what machinery? I have no clue. I've never heard of or seen a contraption advertised as being able to record on UMDs.

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Apparently... but with what machinery?  I have no clue.  I've never heard of or seen a contraption advertised as being able to record on UMDs.

I believe you convert it to the format. This is total hearsay from a friend who actually codes homebrew apps for his PSP (Crackberry addict as well, just to get a taste of the demographic): basically you convert to some format that you toss on a large memory stick, and off you go.

UMD is yet another dead-on-arrival storage medium from Sony. That graveyard is one expensive investment.

This post has been edited by Elessar on 21st June 2006 06:16

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Actually I think you're right about being able to save a movie to a memory stick... Provided you have one big enough of course. Thing about UMDs though, I see blank ones for sale all the time, so there has to be something out there capable of recording on them. I just don't know what.

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Ds for me, simply cuz of exclusive like sonic, starfox (soon), and mario kart, but (so i heard) the PSP can run emulators, which can be nice.

there both about the same to me but i do like all the UMD's for the psp.

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