New PSP VS DS Lite (for a less serious gamer)

I am not as good at games as I used to be. I bought Rogue Squadron 2 for my Wii (game cube) the other week and am undeniably stuck on it, will probably never play it again. As to am I with Zelda on the Wii (about 1/2 way through when you have to protect the horse and cart). I am just finding games tedious and well, not fun anymore. I don't need people to put me straight on that comment, I just think it is my age and I am losing interest in the win, win, win way of thinking! BUT. I do enjoy games where I am having fun, plus serious games as long as they are not too dam hard!

I want (well there is a need) to get a handheld and I am stuck between the 2 main players; new PSP and DSL. The price tag for me is the same (the PSP is £10 more). Graphically and spec wise the PSP wins hands down. I have a Wii, but no PS2 or 3 so most games available on the PSP would be new to me, whereas the DSL would have lots of similar games available on the Wii. The PSP does not have the innovative touch screen, but then I have the innovative interface on the Wii. Sounds like the PSP is winning so far, BUT the PSP to me seems a handheld for the more serious gamer, meaning I will find the games too hard and tedious?? Will I be throwing it out the window in frustration, buying games and not completing them, etc? This is the problem, what shall I do!

Please any constructive comments to help me decide will be greatly appreciated (no fan boy silly comments please).

Hehe I'm just like you.... I'm starting to not finish games anymore.

I suggest the psp since you don't have a ps2, but first you'll have to tell us what games you like.

The DS offers you all kind of games. It's also fun to play with friends online via Wifi :)

I suggest the DS

I used to own a psp, really never cared about it, unless you're into PS2 ports and half-assed rpg's.

I haven't really tried the DS though, so i couldnt say.

Take a look at my profile to see the sort of games I buy. As you can see there is not really a specific genre I stick to. Although lately, I've been enjoying the more party type games (Wario, etc) but I think that is only because I am struggiling with normal main stream games. I come from a very strong PC gaming background and used to be very much at home with a fast FPS or action title. The following titles on the PSP interest me, but I think Iam only put off by my own ability.

GTA

MGS: Portable Ops

Crush

Killzone: Liberation

Lego Star Wars

Wipeout

here this is a list i made for PSP

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25935655&page=0

as for DS it does have a lot of games for non gamers like nintendogs and brain training, it really depends on wat you want

get a ds.

you sound like you would enjoy elite beat agents, mariokart, animal crossing, new super mario bros, the brain training games etc.

get a ds.

you sound like you would enjoy elite beat agents, mariokart, animal crossing, new super mario bros, the brain training games etc.

---OkeyDokey---

true i think a DS is the best choice for him

but can't I get those games or similar on my Wii?J_I_B_B_E_R

some you can get on wii, but then again the same can be said for the PSP and PS2

still as for the PSP all i can say is: take a look at the list i gave you

[QUOTE="J_I_B_B_E_R"]but can't I get those games or similar on my Wii?stika

some you can get on wii, but then again the same can be said for the PSP and PS2

still as for the PSP all i can say is: take a look at the list i gave you

Yes, he can get some of the PSP games on the PS2, but he mentioned that he didnt have a PS2.

I suggest one of the new PSPs. I bought one of them and I love it. Crisis Core = Amazing. Birth By Sleep = more amazing

what game is that on your sig?

@ JIBBER: Since you have a Wii and you never had a PS2 then i recomend the PSP

The DS offers you all kind of games. It's also fun to play with friends online via Wifi :)

I suggest the DS

NdsGuru

as far as i know the PSP has a better online than the DS

Hehe I'm just like you.... I'm starting to not finish games anymore.

I suggest the psp since you don't have a ps2, but first you'll have to tell us what games you like.

DopeyDavoid

here this is a list i made for PSP

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25935655&page=0

as for DS it does have a lot of games for non gamers like nintendogs and brain training, it really depends on wat you want

stika

[QUOTE="stika"]

here this is a list i made for PSP

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25935655&page=0

as for DS it does have a lot of games for non gamers like nintendogs and brain training, it really depends on wat you want

l-_-l

of course , but that goes without saying

DS Lite hands down. i understand PSP has the multimedia but isnt the better GAMING handheld than the DS so yeah. so if you like to listen to music or watch movies then get a PSP. but if u wnt to play the games DS Lite! SuperMario99

You act like thePSP doesn't have any games lol. Also, you can't clearly say that the DS is better than the PSP. In you opinion sounds much better.

I used to own a psp, really never cared about it, unless you're into PS2 ports and half-assed rpg's.

I haven't really tried the DS though, so i couldnt say.

Kiuk

Well... I went and had a demo in a shop of both the DSL and the new PSP. Straight away I was blown away by the PSPs graphics and screen size. Yes the DSL's touch screen is a nice touch but, as I thought I'd feel, I thought well, I've got the innovative interface on the Wii, I have never owned a PS, therefore none of the games available and therefore..... bought ....a ....

*drum roll*

PSP Slim & Lite with 1GB memory card, Kill Zone Liberation, GTA Vice City and MGS Portable Ops.

I've had a play on all of them and was particularly impressed with Zillzone's playability and fun factor. I think the Wii will definitely have it's place in my house, a console to have fun on with my missus, friends and family and the PSP will be there for me to play on my own when I am waiting for the missus to get ready to go out! or when she wants to watch something on TV!

Thanks for all the comments, they did help in me, making my decision.

here this is a list i made for PSP

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25935655&page=0

as for DS it does have a lot of games for non gamers like nintendogs and brain training, it really depends on wat you want

stika

That is where your wrong. Those are the only 2 non gaming games ever for the DS, released when it was first released. If people still think the DS has anymore of those games, they're wrong. There are plenty of DS games to keep you busy and addicted, like Phantom Hourglass which ships today :o

DS Lite hands down. i understand PSP has the multimedia but isnt the better GAMING handheld than the DS so yeah. so if you like to listen to music or watch movies then get a PSP. but if u wnt to play the games DS Lite! SuperMario99

um sorry to burst anyones bubble but the psp here on gamespot has double the amount of AA titles. yesi said double. and since he doest have a ps2, and he wants a handheld, how in the hell could anyone recommend the ds? he already has a wii so hes going to be able to play the best zelda and mario games available.

And there is really good games that people often forget, eg, GTA liberty/Vice city stories, Final FAntasy 7: Crisis Core, patapon... Sorry for double post

Lol @ the DS. Have any of you guys seen the graphics on the DS? It's like looking straight out of a 2 year olds coloring book. PSP is #1.nardin_hanna

Just wait until the hinges on your DS break...nardin_hanna

[QUOTE="Kiuk"]

I used to own a psp, really never cared about it, unless you're into PS2 ports and half-assed rpg's.

I haven't really tried the DS though, so i couldnt say.

jasonharris48

Edit: Oh, I see this thread is from 2007. It's still a lie.

DS games are generally made with short sessions in mind. You will probably find it more to your liking. I'm much the same way as you in terms of gaming habits, and I far, FAR prefer the DS to the Wii.mjarantilla

Agreed :D

DS is more fun in my hands rather then a psp

its also more for quick on the go games

stuff u can get in and out of in a snap

the 1 thing i like about psp though is the Media things about it, e.g UMV, Internet, mp3 :D