Apple: PSP and DS just not cool anymore, overpriced too

The claws are out -- and from Apple, wouldn't you know! Phil Schiller, Apple's marketing VP main man, is calling out the PSP and the DS, handheld gadgets from Sony and Nintendo respectively, for being overpriced. And not being cool anymore. Kssshhh...

"When [DS and PSP] came out, they seemed so cool," said Shiller. "But once you play a game on the iPod touch, you think 'hey, these things aren't so cool any more..."

Wearing out that coolness factor isn't the only problem. "We're talking about 25, 30, 40 dollars a title. These kids can't afford those titles. Worse isn't the price, it's the buying experience." As opposed to their games -- all 21,178 of them, not to mention the up and coming hot titles such as Assassin's Creed II from Ubisoft and the music game Riddim Ribbon.

Apple's definitely making it known they're putting themselves in the handhelds race now, flat and square. Well, Sony and Ninty? What say you? With these points raised by Apple, making a comeback with "It's not really in the same league as us, hence it's not a competition" won't suffice, methinks.

[Via QJ.net]

Overpriced, huh.

He's starting to annoy me already.... I don't like him MAKE HIM GO AWAY!

Too bad PSP and DS better.

What's the matter guys? Sony and Nintendo always talk like this, is it that this guy actually scares fanboys a little? Apple will become a factor in this handheld gaming arena if they so choose. I get my Iphone in a couple of months and I have no interest in a DS or PSP but I will buy a Iphone game or 10, I bet I am not alone.

What's the matter guys? Sony and Nintendo always talk like this, is it that this guy actually scares fanboys a little? Apple will become a factor in this handheld gaming arena if they so choose. I get my Iphone in a couple of months and I have no interest in a DS or PSP but I will buy a Iphone game or 10, I bet I am not alone.

sexy_robot_man

Cool or not, both destroy the iPhone/iPod Touch in terms of library. Which is the only thing I care about a gaming device.IronBass

This.

I have some Apple products, but I think Apple is starting to get a bit arrogant (Bill Gates-like) for my taste. I doubt that if I would play on an iPod touch, I would suddenly lose interest in my PSP and DS.

cool or not, both PSP & DS are way better than the iphone when it comes to gaming..

heres a hint apple. If you want anybody to take you seriously as a deeloper. PUT SOME BUTTONS ON YOUR SYSTEM. Until that day we will only laugh at your attempts.

I have an Ipod, and am getting an Ipod Touch, but they will never be in the same league as my DSi or PSP. and I basically use them for nothing butmusic.

[QUOTE="IronBass"]Cool or not, both destroy the iPhone/iPod Touch in terms of library. Which is the only thing I care about a gaming device.jimkabrhel

This.

I have some Apple products, but I think Apple is starting to get a bit arrogant (Bill Gates-like) for my taste. I doubt that if I would play on an iPod touch, I would suddenly lose interest in my PSP and DS.

cool or not, both PSP & DS are way better than the iphone when it comes to gaming..

Malta_1980

Cool or not, both destroy the iPhone/iPod Touch in terms of library. Which is the only thing I care about a gaming device.IronBass

:lol: Apple is the last company that should be talking about over priced products.Haziqonfire

Funny apple again telling us what is "cool" and for god's sake what do they know about overpriced! They have been one of the worst to exploit there hardcore base.

What do hipsters know about gaming anyways

i will keep my PSP thanks

:lol: Apple is the last company that should be talking about over priced products.Haziqonfire

I used to like Apple. My first computer was an Apple IIGS, way back in 1986. Now Apple is just annoying. They're all talk and have little to show for it. On top of that, Apple is extremely arrogant. Their commercials are insulting to a great many people, and their products are overpriced.

Shall we talk about the "Pippin" console?

Apple fails.

:lol: Apple is the last company that should be talking about over priced products.Haziqonfire

Great post Haziq, I agree :D

He mentioned Assassins Creed II, yet the DS/i has Assassins Creed II.

I used to like Apple. My first computer was an Apple IIGS, way back in 1986. Now Apple is just annoying. They're all talk and have little to show for it. On top of that, Apple is extremely arrogant. Their commercials are insulting to a great many people, and their products are overpriced.

Shall we talk about the "Pippin" console?

Apple fails.

dkrustyklown

I miss the Woz :(

Are they trying to beat Sony in arrogance?

Doesn't help you Apple when we're willing to cough up the cash for these overpriced handhelds with a much more superior library compared to you're library of apps.

that's why i have a psp and i'm gonna get a ds

The claws are out -- and from Apple, wouldn't you know! Phil Schiller, Apple's marketing VP main man, is calling out the PSP and the DS, handheld gadgets from Sony and Nintendo respectively, for being overpriced. And not being cool anymore. Kssshhh...

"When [DS and PSP] came out, they seemed so cool," said Shiller. "But once you play a game on the iPod touch, you think 'hey, these things aren't so cool any more..."

anotherone10

SO??? Who saids SO cool, so (w/e) anymore? So is SO 1991 :|

[QUOTE="anotherone10"]

The claws are out -- and from Apple, wouldn't you know! Phil Schiller, Apple's marketing VP main man, is calling out the PSP and the DS, handheld gadgets from Sony and Nintendo respectively, for being overpriced. And not being cool anymore. Kssshhh...

"When [DS and PSP] came out, they seemed so cool," said Shiller. "But once you play a game on the iPod touch, you think 'hey, these things aren't so cool any more..."

Tjeremiah1988

SO??? Who saids SO cool, so (w/e) anymore? So is SO 1991 :|

:lol: Apple is the last company that should be talking about over priced products.Haziqonfire

Who are you trying to convince Apple, us, or yourselves?

Hey now, solitaire on my ipod is pretty awesome...

heres a hint apple. If you want anybody to take you seriously as a deeloper. PUT SOME BUTTONS ON YOUR SYSTEM. Until that day we will only laugh at your attempts.

I have an Ipod, and am getting an Ipod Touch, but they will never be in the same league as my DSi or PSP. and I basically use them for nothing butmusic.

dragonfly110

:lol: Apple is the last company that should be talking about over priced products.Haziqonfire

I used to like Apple. My first computer was an Apple IIGS, way back in 1986. Now Apple is just annoying. They're all talk and have little to show for it. On top of that, Apple is extremely arrogant. Their commercials are insulting to a great many people, and their products are overpriced.

Shall we talk about the "Pippin" console?

Apple fails.

dkrustyklown

lol its quite ironic that Apple is preaching about "cool" factor and high price. Those 2 things are usually attributed to apple products. Either way both the DS and PSP demolish the Itouch/Iphone in terms of games regardless of price.

Im surprised apple, out of all the companies in the world is bringing up price. With the money you spend buying one apple product you could buy the entire library of the psp and ds combined lmao

So is it time yet to name the Apple fanboys an animal species?