PSP or DS?

MH_prophet · 04-09-2005, 06:51 PM

Alright, here's the deal. I'm debating between buying a DS or a PSP as a 17th birthday present for my cousin. He's a bit more of a casual gamer than me, so do I buy him the DS, with "non-games" and such to pull him in, maybe even convince to go a step up from casual gamer, or do I get him the PSP, with it's sleek looks and "portable console" approach. Help Plz

Note: Money's not an issue.

Jacksmith28 · 04-09-2005, 06:57 PM

PSP is better graphics but if he likes online play get him a DS

TXSPheonix · 04-09-2005, 07:06 PM

From an owner of a PSP, hands DOWN a PSP, just make sure you buy him a memory card, it comes with a 30mb one, but you may want to get a bigger one if he wants to save movies, music, and pictures on it.

The PSP also has an internet browser on it, he may like that...

The only objection you may have are the games...there really arn't that many, but your best bet is the PSP, HUGE screen compared to the DS.

NOTE: this DS is very kiddish, if he is 17, I don't think he would like a DS, plus being 17 makes him old enough to buy GTA: LS for the PSP

George · 04-09-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSPheonix

From an owner of a PSP, hands DOWN a PSP, just make sure you buy him a memory card, it comes with a 30mb one, but you may want to get a bigger one if he wants to save movies, music, and pictures on it.

The PSP also has an internet browser on it, he may like that...

The only objection you may have are the games...there really arn't that many, but your best bet is the PSP, HUGE screen compared to the DS.

NOTE: this DS is very kiddish, if he is 17, I don't think he would like a DS, plus being 17 makes him old enough to buy GTA: LS for the PS

Man you can atleast try the ds first, i believe the ds will appeal to more hardcore gamers who want something more out of there games and dont do the nintendo's for kiddies the point of games is that there fun

Jeet · 04-09-2005, 07:31 PM

the DS is all-around more fun with gameplay, but then again the psp has better looking games and can play music

TXSPheonix · 04-09-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fishwood

Man you can atleast try the ds first, i believe the ds will appeal to more hardcore gamers who want something more out of there games and dont do the nintendo's for kiddies the point of games is that there fun

I understand your point, my best friend owns a DS and a PSP, I played Super Mario 64 on it and never wanted to "touch" (pun intended, lol) the system again.

Plus, I'm left handed.

Another point, the PSP interface is waaay better, not to mention it can funtion as a portable media device.

Again..that little screen...

Oh well, do whatever you want to do, it looks like I'm out numbered, wich is fine, the DS is a great system, but I though that I would add my 2 cents.

Whatever you pick, he'll probabley be happy anyway.

cpapple · 04-09-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksmith28

PSP is better graphics but if he likes online play get him a DS

Im pretty sure that the PSP is better in online play than the ds. For one i dont think you can connect your ds to your router like you can with the PSP to play people anywhere. The only thing the ds has in online (i forget what its called) is the online where you play against people around you. The PSP also has this feature. Ive played both and the Sony beat Nintendo at their own game.

George · 05-09-2005, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cpapple

Im pretty sure that the PSP is better in online play than the ds. For one i dont think you can connect your ds to your router like you can with the PSP to play people anywhere. The only thing the ds has in online (i forget what its called) is the online where you play against people around you. The PSP also has this feature. Ive played both and the Sony beat Nintendo at their own game.

what do you mean the ds can be connected to your wireless router or hub at home and nintendo are going to setup free access points aswell

George · 05-09-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSPheonix

I understand your point, my best friend owns a DS and a PSP, I played Super Mario 64 on it and never wanted to "touch" (pun intended, lol) the system again.

Plus, I'm left handed.

Another point, the PSP interface is waaay better, not to mention it can funtion as a portable media device.

Again..that little screen...

Oh well, do whatever you want to do, it looks like I'm out numbered, wich is fine, the DS is a great system, but I though that I would add my 2 cents.

Whatever you pick, he'll probabley be happy anyway.

Thats why i have no reasen to buy a psp i wanted a gaming device so i got the ds look at this this link
It has a 3d graphics card which allows dvd quality movie playback superior to that of the psp. It has the 3d acclerater quite good for some games which use it and it has more emulaters than the psp. It has wifi and bluetooth and a much better browser. It has a beatiful vga screen i can see in direct sunlight. and countless other things. So with that and my ds in my pocket it makes me do this

Dawn · 05-09-2005, 07:27 AM

I would have a ds hands down, but then it depends what else your 17 year old cousin has - if he has an MP3 player, then thats one score down for the PSP, if he doesnt, he can get a games machine and mp3 in one, which might be a good thing. I cant imagine watching a full film on the psp, I think Id have eye strain, but thats just me.

I dont think the ds is kiddy-ish, it is gimmicky but in a good way. It has very good online games and capability. Overall its my choice.

ShadowX · 05-09-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksmith28

PSP is better graphics but if he likes online play get him a DS

???

DS doesn't even have online yet from what I know, I mean how long are they waiting to actually use it. PSP already has many online titles. So you can't really pick either for online.

360 · 05-09-2005, 08:29 AM

ah i have a ds and that can play music and videos if you buy this special card

George · 05-09-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 360

ah i have a ds and that can play music and videos if you buy this special card

yes i got a movie player for free because of my lik-sang reward points and i have been able to play movies since the advance

ProjectDarkfire · 05-09-2005, 09:17 AM

Lol Its 50-50!

NukeAssault · 05-09-2005, 09:31 AM

PsP I say. Arr

George · 05-09-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

Lol Its 50-50!

ds is winning now

Blank · 05-09-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSPheonix

NOTE: this DS is very kiddish, if he is 17, I don't think he would like a DS, plus being 17 makes him old enough to buy GTA: LS for the PSP

What makes it childish, exactly? At least most of the games are quality, which is more than can be said for the PSP.

TXSPheonix · 05-09-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fishwood

Thats why i have no reasen to buy a psp i wanted a gaming device so i got the ds look at this this link
It has a 3d graphics card which allows dvd quality movie playback superior to that of the psp. It has the 3d acclerater quite good for some games which use it and it has more emulaters than the psp. It has wifi and bluetooth and a much better browser. It has a beatiful vga screen i can see in direct sunlight. and countless other things. So with that and my ds in my pocket it makes me do this

i don't know much about euros but that looks more expensive.

Plus it can't play games

Plus,

The PSP still has a better screen

PLUS,

The PSP internet browser knocks any other handheld browser's socks off, I have a PDA, the internet browser sucks.

TXSPheonix · 05-09-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blank

What makes it childish, exactly? At least most of the games are quality, which is more than can be said for the PSP.

The games are better, but I'm sure a 17 year old isn't going to want to play Mario.

WHat makes it childish?

The fact that it looks like a fisher price toy and all my little cousins can't stop bragging about thiers...

Oh well, looks like he's going to get the DS anyway...

Blank · 05-09-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSPheonix

The games are better, but I'm sure a 17 year old isn't going to want to play Mario.

I'm 16 1/2. I'm sure that my opinion of Mario won't change in 6 months.

I'm a Nintendo fan by the way.