General Discussion

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.

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.

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

I, myself, own both the PSP and Nintendo DS. However, I'd have to go with the DS on this one.

The PSP has barely any games and 3rd party support. The system would be great, if it didn't get stupid upgrades (3000 anyone?) and wasn't as easy to hack as it is.

DSi > PSP-3000

PSP if you're into emulation, homebrew, hacking etc

Nintendo DS because it has a touch screen which is unique and cool, and it's great for the whole family to play.

i would prefer nintendo ds compared to psp. firstly, ds allow it user to be more actively participate in the game, secondly it is highly qualitied. though in some way it still loses to psp.

DS of course, PSP has some good games, but are very few; the DS has tons of good games

I think the touch screen makes the NDS quite an intuitive little console. A lot of the games, such as Phantom Hourglass, just couldn't be done on any other console. Also it has the 2 best selling game franchises on it, Mario and Pokemon, both of which have excellent games on the DS. The DS also has a lot of cool applications that I wouldn't necessarily call games but things like Brain Age, Vision Training, My Japanese Coach, work really well on the DS and again wouldn't be done as well on other consoles without the touch screen. The PSP doesn't really have any games that really stand out as something truly new and never seen before. I think they are both very good consoles but I would have to pick my DS over my PSP.

I have both, but the one I prefer most is Nintendo DS. You get to play old GBA games on it as well which is a pretty good thing for those that like to look back on old games they loved to play. The psp is nice and all with the capabilities of playing musics...videos....and holding pictures, but there aren't any good games on it...pretty much your just holding an bigger version of an iPod. I was so bored with the psp that I tweaked it a little bit to play games that wasn't ment for the psp (^ 3^) If you don't have neither and your looking to see which you want to buy I would recommend the nintendo DS.

i own both, and both are good in their own ways.

However, I have to admit that the PSP has way more additional features than the NDS. Like its ability to browse on the internet, storing videos, photos and music. So yeah, PSP owns the NDS in many more ways.