3DS vs PSP2, Which will you buy?

With developers getting PSP2 dev kits and Nintendo announcing 3DS for next year, the next gen of portables is upon us. Looking at the technical specs, Nintendo has taken a conservative approach with the hardware and appears to surpass the PSP and about match the PS2 graphics wise but falls short of iphone and other portable solutions. Given Sony's reputation of pushing technology forward, I think we can reasonably expect a PSP2 that blows the iphone and 3DS away technically (graphics and ofc the FLOPS). Even so Nintendo has managed to get a very strong backing for the 3DS and appears to have a great lineup plus it will do 3D.

So will you let games decide? graphics? Assuming PSP2 has more powerful graphics (safe assumption), which system will you get?

The lineup from 3DS is insane.3DS please.

Let me look at the games for the PSP2 and then I'll decide. Probably both though.

Considering the PSP2 looks like nothing right now, just the 3DS.

PSP2 just for Socom Fireteam Bravo series.

I would say its the most popular mulitplayer game on the PSP.

We know nothing about the PSP2 other than rumors. I'll probably have both eventually but I'm getting a 3DS first.

Considering the PSP2 looks like nothing right now, just the 3DS.

Shirokishi_

A new video card. These handheld prices are ridiculous. The PSP has gone from $249.99-$169.99 in what, 5-6 years? The DS is even worse as the price goes up with each model. I expect both of these handhelds to be $250 and what I have learned is waiting 5 years doesnt help much.

I'll get the PSP2 launch model (I still love my phat PSP) and then wait for the revision of the 3DS.
In the end, I'll use my PSP2 more due to the multimedia aspect of it.

I always buy Nintendo handhelds and the 3DS isn't an exception

I'm so excited about the 3DS.

If I bought one it would PSP 2, but I'm not a handheld gamer.

Both. Unless Sony decided to go digital only, in which case only the 3DS. But I don't believe that they will.

I heard the 3DS is bad for your eyes. Or is that just a myth?

I heard the 3DS is bad for your eyes. Or is that just a myth?

EnergyAbsorber

I heard the 3DS is bad for your eyes. Or is that just a myth?

EnergyAbsorber

the computer monitor you're sitting at isn't exactly the best for your eyes either.

if your reference is purely the 3d effect. optionality is a great tool, and Nintendo packs said option.

I heard the 3DS is bad for your eyes. Or is that just a myth?

EnergyAbsorber

Whichever have phone capabilities.

Both. But probably 3DS first.

3DS for sure, and PSP2 eventually

How about we see what the PSP2 has to offer and at what pricing before we ask ourselves such a question?

A new video card. These handheld prices are ridiculous. The PSP has gone from $249.99-$169.99 in what, 5-6 years? The DS is even worse as the price goes up with each model. I expect both of these handhelds to be $250 and what I have learned is waiting 5 years doesnt help much.

Kahuna_1

3DS and PSP2 if it has BC. King_Dodongo

If BC means backwards compatitblity then yeah the 3DS can play DS games.

PSP2

but after a year or 2

I don't know much about the PSP2 or the games that will be on it, so I can't say the PSP2 right now. I'll be getting the 3DS first obviously. Then wait and see what the PSP2 has to offer next fall.

I'll get the PSP2 launch model (I still love my phat PSP) and then wait for the revision of the 3DS.
In the end, I'll use my PSP2 more due to the multimedia aspect of it.

Ringx55

we don't know enough about the psp2 to really decide imo. We can probably expect graphics just under 360/ps3 and we will probably have dual analogs. BUT, the question is, will it have 3D or a touch screen?? As nintendo pointed out, you can't have both co existing and I doubt sony will copy nintendo's dual screen design to have both.

edit: Touch screen is expected now and it is perfect for handhelds and phones. It is standard tech now and it makes the psp seem more backward than ds also. BUT, it could be like wii vs. ps3 all over again if the psp doesn't go 3D with everybody clamouring for the hip new gimmick and leaving sony in the dust.

we don't know enough about the psp2 to really decide imo. We can probably expect graphics just under 360/ps3 and we will probably have dual analogs. BUT, the question is, will it have 3D or a touch screen?? As nintendo pointed out, you can't have both co existing and I doubt sony will copy nintendo's dual screen design to have both.

edit: Touch screen is expected now and it is perfect for handhelds and phones. It is standard tech now and it makes the psp seem more backward than ds also. BUT, it could be like wii vs. ps3 all over again if the psp doesn't go 3D with everybody clamouring for the hip new gimmick and leaving sony in the dust.

GunSmith1_basic

I seriously doubt PSP2 will be anywhere near 360/PS3 level. Not unless there is a quantum leap in battery technology.

i will probably buy the 3ds except if the psp2 is much more powerful

i will probably buy the 3ds except if the psp2 is much more powerful

quebec946

I'm pretty sure I'll get the 3DS, maybe not at launch. I might wait for a price drop, or at least a bundle. Considering we know nothing about the PSP2 its hard to say, but I did enjoy the PSP, so I'll have to say both most likely.

Both of them hopefully...

Both. Unless Sony decided to go digital only, in which case only the 3DS. But I don't believe that they will.

ThePlothole