Graphics: DS vs PSP

But what kind of games are you interested in? Are you really just looking for graphics? I'll tell you right now, the DS is my favorite game system of this generation, but the PSP is still a very nice handheld.

The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).foxhound_fox

Huh? It's pretty much a slightly more powerful N64. Mario 64 looks better on the DS than it did on the N64, so I've heard.Homesrfan

But what kind of games are you interested in? Are you really just looking for graphics? I'll tell you right now, the DS is my favorite game system of this generation, but the PSP is still a very nice handheld.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).Homesrfan

I'm interested in Rpgs and so far I'm more leaning torward getting a DS because I love Nintendo handhelds.

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]Huh? It's pretty much a slightly more powerful N64. Mario 64 looks better on the DS than it did on the N64, so I've heard.foxhound_fox

So how is it closer to the SNES? o_O

So how is it closer to the SNES? o_OHomesrfan

The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]Huh? It's pretty much a slightly more powerful N64. Mario 64 looks better on the DS than it did on the N64, so I've heard.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]Huh? It's pretty much a slightly more powerful N64. Mario 64 looks better on the DS than it did on the N64, so I've heard.foxhound_fox

The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]So how is it closer to the SNES? o_Ofoxhound_fox

:P Well yeah, but talking about the actual power of the machine, it's better than N64.

I'm interested in rpgs, I might get a DS if the rpgs interest me enough but so far I'm leaning torwards DS but I'm a Nintendo fanboy in heart and it looks like the DS has better rpgs.jeffdoomsday

If you want RPGs, definitely get a DS. It has a LARGE ammount of RPGs, and a lot of them are quite good. I find that the DS has more unique games as well. It has been said before: the PSP is pretty much a handheld PS2 with new games made for it. That's not to be taken as an insult, but the DS just offers something different in my eyes: a completely new experience. Don't get me wrong, PSP has its fair share of unique titles, like Crush and Lumines, but the DS offers more.

Here's what the DS has to offer in terms of RPGs:

Final Fantasy 3

The World Ends With You (Action RPG)

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Etrian Odyssey

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates

Dragon Quest IX (not released yet)

Children of Mana

Puzzle Quest (Bejewled meets RPG)

Probably a lot I'm missing, this are just some of the best.

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]

But what kind of games are you interested in? Are you really just looking for graphics? I'll tell you right now, the DS is my favorite game system of this generation, but the PSP is still a very nice handheld.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).jeffdoomsday

I'm interested in Rpgs and so far I'm more leaning torward getting a DS because I love Nintendo handhelds.

You can't go wrong with the DS.

The PSP is more a "multimedia monster", with graphics capabilities far beyond any Handheld (yup, it plays movies, and God of War CoO looks almost like the first GoW for the PS2), but almost everybody agrees that the DS has the best game library.

Just considered this, Electrpnic Gaming MOnthly usually says that the DS is even better than the home consoles.

And, if you are looking for RPGs, no system can match it.

PSP.

DS=2D powerhouse, PSP=3D powerhouse imo.

PSP has way better graphics and much cooler games (God of War, Ratchet and Clank, Resistance). If you take a look forward to 2009/10 youll find much for cool releases for PSP than for DS.

PSP has way better graphics and much cooler games (God of War, Ratchet and Clank, Resistance). If you take a look forward to 2009/10 youll find much for cool releases for PSP than for DS.

JohnnyWPSP

Please stop bumping year old threads. Thank You.

So far there has not been any DSi only games...So I am not sure how it will compare. The DSi is twice as powerful and has 4 times more Ram than the DSL. Maybe someone that know numbers can compare the two.HarlockJC

I hate how people compare the DS's 3d graphics to the N64's 3d graphics just because it's a Nintendo system. 3D graphics on the DS looks a lot more like PS1 3D graphics then N64 3D graphics. The N64 had that fuzzy, yet solid stretched out look. The DS much like the PS1 has that sharper but with rougher textures and clipping 3D look. Anyways this is the way I see it:

DS = Playstation 1.2 (a little better then PS1 graphics)

PSP = Playstation 1.8 (nearly as good as PS2 graphics)

[QUOTE="HarlockJC"]So far there has not been any DSi only games...So I am not sure how it will compare. The DSi is twice as powerful and has 4 times more Ram than the DSL. Maybe someone that know numbers can compare the two.WAIW

The PSP smacks around the DS graphically but they both have great games. I love the world ends with you, Final Fantasy Revenant wings and Sonic Rush on the DS. Crisis Core, Dissidia and War of the Lions are awesome on the PSP. Can't go wrong with either.

PSP, of course. God of War, Test Drive Unlimited, and FFVII: CC look amazing for a handheld.BioShockOwnz

The DS can perfectly port SNES games but not N64. DS is close, but not quite, N64 level graphics.

PSP is also not quite PS2 level. But better then DS for sure.

DS has way better games then PSP, but as of late PSP is really heating up.

PSP wins in graphics. DS wins in fun. Why would you get a handheld for the graphics?SparkyProtocol

When it comes to graphics, the PSP wins easily. As for the games... well that's up to you.

The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).foxhound_fox

The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).foxhound_fox

As far as this debate goes, I think if you're primarily a console/pc gamer the DS is a better secondary device. So if you're the type that plays your handheld only on trips or for short quick sessions before you go to bed the DS will fill that role nicely. It has unique games that are unlike what you'll find on the consoles, has better batterylife, and is easier to carry around.

However, if you are the type of gamer that actually will sit down and play a couple of hours on your portable and play it as much or even more then your home consoles then the PSP is the better choice. It really is the first portable that can be a home console replacement with games that are very close to home console titles with impressive graphics and in covering pretty much every major genre.

I'm thinking of getting a handheld and both handhelds are pretty close in the price range but which one has better graphics?jeffdoomsday

Ds is n64 hardware.

Of course the psp have better graphics

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).lettuceman44

lol at snes.The gba is more or less like a snes because it uses 4 audio channels (comp rared to 6 for the snes)And the gbalack a sound chip but have a better cpu.

[QUOTE="Homesrfan"]

But what kind of games are you interested in? Are you really just looking for graphics? I'll tell you right now, the DS is my favorite game system of this generation, but the PSP is still a very nice handheld.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]The PSP falls in between the PS and PS2 in terms of graphical proficiency (leaning closer to the PS2) while the DS falls in between the SNES and N64 (leaning closer to the SNES, pretty much a SNES with 3D ability).jeffdoomsday

I'm interested in Rpgs and so far I'm more leaning torward getting a DS because I love Nintendo handhelds.

psp graphics is between the ps1 and ps2 ds graphics is like ps1 and n64FILIPINOMAZTER

wrong The psp have close to ps2 hardware and the ds have n64 hardware but lack a graphic fitler so the reason why 3d games look so fussy.