As of now Sony and Nintendo have been fighting over the last decade, so i think people around the world would love to know which one is better in class, technology, and more value in money...so pls share with me...which will you choose and why?? PSP or Nintendo DS?

Another PSP vs NDS thread huh?

I own a psp.It is great,but the lacking of good games is what making it not so great.Good games are released so far between.And some games are just suck on UMD,the loading time is too long,better off getting it in ISO where the loading is much much faster,but then again it's piracy.And updating firmware (aka the OS) just to play newer games is kinda annoying.

NDS got lots of nice sequels and when losing out to PSP in term of graphic,it makes up in gameplay.

But in term in multimedia,i think psp is much better,it can play music,videos and keep pictures.And since I seldom play games lately,I used my psp as my entertainment gadget.I store artbooks in it so I can practice drawing anywhere.

if you're going for games,go for nds.For others,psp.But psp don't have region protection,and if you're a fan of japanese games,this is yet another plus side.

I own both but have to give it up to PSP

NDS for me... I usualy don't play video games unless its with some friends and when its with friends, I think NDS has more interesting multiplayer games, especially with its touch screen.

8 reasons why psp will overtake ds

• 1 Million new PSPs were sold in Japan in around two months. This first point got us curious as to why the PSP was doing so well. Was it because of the redesign, which lead to 250k sales in four days, or has it actually become time (thanks to various factors listed below) for the PSP to catch up, if not surpass, the Nintendo DS. This point alone wouldn't make for a strong argument, but we've found seven more.

• Sales figures for PSPs are going up, sales figures for DS Lites are going down (in Japan). According to the Japanese sales charts Kotaku loves to drool over, the last four weeks for the DS looked like this: 76243, 78552, 78854, 76069. The last four weeks for the PSP looked like this: 59792, 59714, 58964, 65609. DS sales seems to have plateaued (the slight dip probably means nothing), whereas the PSP sales got a nice spike this past week. Has everyone over there finished the new Zelda game already?

• PSP actually has more good games to play. According to metacritic, the site that aggregates major game reviews, the PSP has 53 games that are rated 80 (out of 100) or higher, whereas the DS only has 44. Although the DS has three games that score higher than any of the PSP's (Mario Kart DS, Advance Wars: Dual Strike, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass), on the whole it seems the PSP gets you better bang for your buck.

• The PSP has better PS3 integration compared with the DS and Wii. The recent upgrades to both the PS3 and PSP firmware allow for much, much better compatibility between the two than compared with the DS and the Wii. Remotely starting up your PS3 may be a neat gimmick, but they've also got remote play, which lets you access videos, music, and even games wirelessly through your PSP whether you're at home or outdoors at a Wi-Fi access point. There's been talk of using the DS as a Wii controller in many games, but the most we've seen is transferring Pokemon to your Wii or using the Wii to download DS demos—a function that the PS3/PSP also has.

• The PSP has better media capabilities. Ignoring the failed UMD movie initiative, you can still use the PSP's giant screen to play back movies off of your memory stick. There's also picture viewing, music playing, as well as remote play off your PS3, which lets you stream content from home.

• The PSP has better add-ons. Some of these are only in Japan, but the add-on camera, GPS, TV Tuner, and LocationFree TV give you four things to do with your PSP when you're not playing games.

• The PSP actually sold as well the PS2. We hate to bring up sales numbers again as proof that the PSP is picking up steam, but as J Allard famously found out, the PSP sold just as well as the PS2, hitting 10 million units within a 12-month span (give or take).

• Sony's planning a PSP Phone. Whether the PSP phone will actually support PSP games is uncertain and possibly unlikely, but the mere fact that there's a PSP phone that supports some of the PSP's functions and has some PSP connectivity will be enough to give both platforms a boost.


We just think this means the PSP's time has come to step out from behind the DS's shadow as the uglier, fatter, less fun cousin and show itself off as the full-featured portable media powerhouse that it really is

I would have to go with the PSP mainly because the graphics and iI think the RPG's are superior and the racing games are awesome.

Yeah I'd go with the PSP
Simply because it fills my RPG needs more

Well, I've actually owned both. I used to own a PSP, and now I own a DS Lite. I guess, I'll just state the pros and cons of each system as I see them.

PSP:
Pros:
-Pretty graphically powerful for such a portable device.
-Can store and play mp3s, photos, and specially-encoded movie files.
-Many titles are reasonably-capable PS2 ports.
-Uses a memory card system that lets you store all your files on the same card, and back them up to PC via USB cable.
-PSN store with download-able content.
-Large, vibrant screen.

Cons:
-Machine is a little too large to hold and play comfortable for longer periods of time. It's also a little large to comfortably carry around as a MP3 player.
-D-pad is harder to use, especially with fighting games.
-Analog stick isn't all that precise.
-Lack of third-party game support, compared to the DS, resulting in a more limited selection of games.
-Loading times are longer, due to the disc-based game media. This can be an issue if you're riding a bus or waiting on somebody.
-The PSP seems to be more fragile to me. That lovely large screen is a major worry when you drop the machine (and you will), and there's no way to close the unit to keep the screen and controls protected. I finally bought a case for mine.
-Fairly-short battery life...around an hour maybe.
-Having all your stuff saved on a central memory card means that save space is an issue. You can buy high-capacity cards, but they can get as expensive as the PSP itself!

DS Lite:
Pros:
-Dual-screen, touch-screen, and built-in mic allows for games that traditional portables could never do.
-Cartridge-based game system means that save space isn't an issue. Each game takes care of itself.
-Cartridge-based game system means that load times are really fast or non-existent.
-Lots of third-party game support means a really big game library.
-Online Nintendo Wi-fi service to play games on the interwebs (within the friends code limitations).
-DS is less fragile, because you can close the DS to keep all the sensitive stuff safer.
-Much longer battery life than the PSP, around 3 hours.
-DS Lite is slim and weighs very little, so you can hold it in your hands more comfortably.

Cons:
-Doesn't have the hardware power of the PSP, so the games will never look as good.
-DS Lite can't really do multi-media; it plays games, and that's about it.
-The DS is a popular platform, which means that you have a lot more crappy games that you have to filter through to find the good stuff.
-Cartridge-based game system means that the games have less storage space, so you're not going to get stuff like extensive voice-acting, or other game play elements that take up lots and lots of space.

Basically, the PSP is what you get if you want a fairly advanced console system that just happens to be portable, while the DS is what you get when you want a game system that's meant to be portable first and foremost. I chose the DS because I wanted a game system that was truly portable, and didn't require a lot of extra add-ons to get the full experience.

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Well, I've actually owned both. I used to own a PSP, and now I own a DS Lite. I guess, I'll just state the pros and cons of each system as I see them. PSP: Pros: -Pretty graphically powerful for such a portable device. -Can store and play mp3s, photos, and specially-encoded movie files. -Many titles are reasonably-capable PS2 ports. -Uses a memory card system that lets you store all your files on the same card, and back them up to PC via USB cable. -PSN store with download-able content. -Large, vibrant screen. Cons: -Machine is a little too large to hold and play comfortable for longer periods of time. It's also a little large to comfortably carry around as a MP3 player. -D-pad is harder to use, especially with fighting games. -Analog stick isn't all that precise. -Lack of third-party game support, compared to the DS, resulting in a more limited selection of games. -Loading times are longer, due to the disc-based game media. This can be an issue if you're riding a bus or waiting on somebody. -The PSP seems to be more fragile to me. That lovely large screen is a major worry when you drop the machine (and you will), and there's no way to close the unit to keep the screen and controls protected. I finally bought a case for mine. -Fairly-short battery life...around an hour maybe. -Having all your stuff saved on a central memory card means that save space is an issue. You can buy high-capacity cards, but they can get as expensive as the PSP itself! DS Lite: Pros: -Dual-screen, touch-screen, and built-in mic allows for games that traditional portables could never do. -Cartridge-based game system means that save space isn't an issue. Each game takes care of itself. -Cartridge-based game system means that load times are really fast or non-existent. -Lots of third-party game support means a really big game library. -Online Nintendo Wi-fi service to play games on the interwebs (within the friends code limitations). -DS is less fragile, because you can close the DS to keep all the sensitive stuff safer. -Much longer battery life than the PSP, around 3 hours. -DS Lite is slim and weighs very little, so you can hold it in your hands more comfortably. Cons: -Doesn't have the hardware power of the PSP, so the games will never look as good. -DS Lite can't really do multi-media; it plays games, and that's about it. -The DS is a popular platform, which means that you have a lot more crappy games that you have to filter through to find the good stuff. -Cartridge-based game system means that the games have less storage space, so you're not going to get stuff like extensive voice-acting, or other game play elements that take up lots and lots of space. Basically, the PSP is what you get if you want a fairly advanced console system that just happens to be portable, while the DS is what you get when you want a game system that's meant to be portable first and foremost. I chose the DS because I wanted a game system that was truly portable, and didn't require a lot of extra add-ons to get the full experience.

that is a pretty solid matchup. I would have to disagree on the psp battery life though and the ds has more than 3 hours too.

It comes down to personal preferences.

I think both PSP and NDS are great though I would take a PSP over a DS any day since I am well a technology geek, and would have much more use for the PSP then a DS though there are elements of the DS that i also love such as Pokemon games and the ability to link with your wii console.

I would go with the DS. The graphics arent the best, but its the gameplay that truly seperates itself from the rest. I wouldnt want a system with awesome graphics but crappy gameplay. Thats an oxymoron. Like a smart kid with down syndrome. I want something that entertains me and keeps me busy. Something new. And thats the DS.

Both are good for their own reasons. but it all depends on what games you like really.

in the end i think they are both successful and will continue to be successful. there is no way either company will just stop making these hand helds since there is still a huge profit for them.

I'd definitely go with the DS. I'm a guy who has in the past owned 3 psps, and 4 ds's. (I've done a lot of trading in etc etc.) Every time I had a PSP, it was for one game for a little while, and then I'd use it to simply watch movies. Which I had an ipod for... In any case, the PSP is terrible for on the go gaming, as most games have loading times unfit for playing games on the bus.

All in all, the PSP obviously has more power, but being a guy who likes gameplay over shiny graphics, I would say the DS.

The best game on PSP was that Gundam Seed game xD

I own both as well. The thing is there isn't one better then the other. They both have their advantages but if you must chose one, base your decision upon whether you value graphics and sound over game variety and interactiveness.

PSP has really great games like Monster Hunter Freedom, Phantasy Star Portable, Final Fantasy tactics, The Upcoming Dissidia game (unless you got the Japanese version) and much more.

Ds also has a pretty solid line up with Pokemon series, Mario, Advance Wars, Harvest Moon, and much much more.

*Excuse my short list of games.*

DS of course has a more established multiplayer system, but PSP's functions with Ad-hoc are limited however, it's a lot more smooth and doesn't lag.

Nds is better cos it have a new way to play dont you get tired from playing in same way
it have new ideas thats what make it better
it just need to get improved then it will be way better the psp