Nintendo DS vs Sony PSP

So I haven't seen a debate in a long time over the portable front. Which one do you like more? Why? Discuss the war here.

Personally, I like them both equally. I liked the older DS systems when they still had GBA compatability, and I like the PSP for the most core games (ie Chains of Olympus, Dissidia, etc.).

Original DS and DS Lite due to GBA compatibility. PSP is a good system but honestly all it has over the DS is the graphics capability, size of gamesand an analog. DS has amuch bigger library of core games if you want to call them that, they have real online play in most of the games, game sharing in most of the games, and sooo much more. I must admit, the PSP has surprised me though with how they have stuck in there. I thought it would've been discontinued a long time ago,Kudos PSP for that. PSP is a good system but in comparison to the DS, the DS easily wins.

The DS. It has ALOT of fantastic games. Etrian Odyssey I-II, 7th Dragon, Mario Kart and Black Sigil FTW.

The DS. It has ALOT of fantastic games. Etrian Odyssey I-II, 7th Dragon, Mario Kart and Black Sigil FTW.

Shirokishi_

Neither, the iPhone RULES. Check out the iPhone tabs on gamespot, it got more AAAEs in one day then the DS or PSP EVER got, there is even one or two that aren't found on flash game sites!110million

[QUOTE="110million"]Neither, the iPhone RULES. Check out the iPhone tabs on gamespot, it got more AAAEs in one day then the DS or PSP EVER got, there is even one or two that aren't found on flash game sites!jalexbrown

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="110million"]Neither, the iPhone RULES. Check out the iPhone tabs on gamespot, it got more AAAEs in one day then the DS or PSP EVER got, there is even one or two that aren't found on flash game sites!110million

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

[QUOTE="AndyAlfredo"]

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

jalexbrown

Yep. Monster Hunter. Piece of 6.5 trash is actually fun after 500 hours of playing it.

But I didn't mean to say MH was the only good game, of course. The PSP is packed.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="AndyAlfredo"]

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

Yep. Monster Hunter. Piece of 6.5 trash is actually fun after 500 hours of playing it.

But I didn't mean to say MH was the only good game, of course. The PSP is packed.

[QUOTE="AndyAlfredo"]

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"] I believe one game could potentially make a system...but Monster Hunter? I don't know about all that. Peace Walker/Metal Gear Solid I'll go with; Chains of Olympus, perhaps; but Monster Hunter?jalexbrown

Yep. Monster Hunter. Piece of 6.5 trash is actually fun after 500 hours of playing it.

But I didn't mean to say MH was the only good game, of course. The PSP is packed.

You have to want it. If your not willing to give the game at least 100 hours you shouldn't even start.

You could also argue that it is repetitive, but I find that even though you often do the same quests over and over, they always turn out different. Some harder and some easier.

And there's hundreds of different items, weapons, armor sets; can be overwhelming.

And you need friends (or PS3 and adhocParty will do)

You have to want it. If your not willing to give the game at least 100 hours you shouldn't even start.

You could also argue that it is repetitive, but I find that even though you often do the same quests over and over, they always turn out different. Some harder and some easier.

And there's hundreds of different items, weapons, armor sets; can be overwhelming.

And you need friends (or PS3 and adhocParty will do)

AndyAlfredo

[QUOTE="AndyAlfredo"]

You have to want it. If your not willing to give the game at least 100 hours you shouldn't even start.

You could also argue that it is repetitive, but I find that even though you often do the same quests over and over, they always turn out different. Some harder and some easier.

And there's hundreds of different items, weapons, armor sets; can be overwhelming.

And you need friends (or PS3 and adhocParty will do)

jalexbrown

No. I would not buy it. I bought it cause I had friends with PSPs and we all got it.

I (being a "veteran") am seeing how far I can get without anyone else's help. That means no multiplayer whatsoever. One of my MH buddies is joining me in this challenge.

Imagine being by yourself, being attacked by a generally big monster, who's only objective is to kill you, no matter how "cheap" it is, and you are his one and only target. If you get hit, you fall over, and it takes some time to get up, in which time the monster can easily cheaply attack you just as you get up. Or your stuck with a weapon that can't block, you need to use a potion, and (excluding Sword and Shield) you have to put your weapon away (which takes time, and your pretty much stopped while doing it) and you get killed by a monster. Or you are taking the potion (which takes time) and you get hit while your taking it. And when it comes to the legendary G-Rank quests, you generally die in 2 hits, maybe one if you have mediocre armor.

This is how Monster Hunter generally goes, but the feeling of accomplishment after beating one of these brutal quests (which have a 50 minute time limit) is unlike any other.

Sorry for the overuse of generally, btw.

Sorry for the overuse of generally, btw.

AndyAlfredo

im not even gonna read what your stating. imo the DS stomps on the psp

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

This

i own both, and i can say that the DS is a better system in terms of games(and except for power, in terms of hardware as well) M&L:Bowsers inside story, new super mario bros., pokemon platinum, LoZ:phantom hourglass, The world ends with you...really, too many to list.

but the psp has good games as well. MGS:portable ops, Daxter, and others are good. but the ds>psp in everything except power

The DS is good but I kinda miss having a PSP. It has some of the best handheld games out now.sonicthemegaman

Definately PSP... i just prefare its games library, functions & design...

I'm an RPG gamer, and I've found that the PSP has a lot more RPGs that I enjoy. I played The World Ends with You on the DS, and I gotta say... while it was one of the best handheld RPGs I've ever played, it was also the game that pointed out my biggest problem with the DS: I hate having to use the stylus. It's a nice gimmick, but I'm more about wrapping my hands around a controller and just pressing buttons.Greyfeld

[QUOTE="Greyfeld"]I'm an RPG gamer, and I've found that the PSP has a lot more RPGs that I enjoy. I played The World Ends with You on the DS, and I gotta say... while it was one of the best handheld RPGs I've ever played, it was also the game that pointed out my biggest problem with the DS: I hate having to use the stylus. It's a nice gimmick, but I'm more about wrapping my hands around a controller and just pressing buttons.charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="Greyfeld"]I'm an RPG gamer, and I've found that the PSP has a lot more RPGs that I enjoy. I played The World Ends with You on the DS, and I gotta say... while it was one of the best handheld RPGs I've ever played, it was also the game that pointed out my biggest problem with the DS: I hate having to use the stylus. It's a nice gimmick, but I'm more about wrapping my hands around a controller and just pressing buttons.Greyfeld

So I haven't seen a debate in a long time over the portable front. Which one do you like more? Why? Discuss the war here.

Personally, I like them both equally. I liked the older DS systems when they still had GBA compatability, and I like the PSP for the most core games (ie Chains of Olympus, Dissidia, etc.).

jalexbrown

PSP is a lot better! ;)

[QUOTE="sonicthemegaman"]The DS is good but I kinda miss having a PSP. It has some of the best handheld games out now.charizard1605

DS for me. It's not even a competition when I get my hands on Spirit Tracks.

ds definitely has more better games than the psp.

if you include the ps1 games you can download on the psp for $6 i really think that the psp is better then the DS.

I like them both but I really haven't had my PSP long enough to put it up there with my DS yet so I'll say DS.

I've owned both since launch.

The PSP is the only console I have ever sold, so that answers you question. Also, I play my DS every day.

The only games I've enjoyed for my PSP were: Starwars Battlefront II, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix, Need for Speed: Rivals, God of War, and Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (Played on my brother's PSP recently). Other than that, everything was mediocre.

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

Monster Hunter (Which got all under 7's, and most people hate) beats Professor Layton 1+2, Mario Kart, Mario&Luigi 1+2, Legend of Zelda PH and ST, New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing, Metriod, Soma Bringer, Big Bang Mini, Pokemon Platinum (And soon to be Heart Gold), Kingdom Hearts, Scribblenauts, and Phantasy Star 0? I don't think so...

By the way, those were off the top of my head. I will gladly name more.

The PSP. Although I hate portable gaming altogether. However, I still think that the Nintendo DS is the worst gaming platform, IN GAMING HISTORY.

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

Ever heard of Pokemon? Beats the **** out of Monster Hunter any day.

The PSP. Although I hate portable gaming altogether. However, I still think that the Nintendo DS is the worst gaming platform, IN GAMING HISTORY.

brickdoctor

:lol: you do know that it has the most AAAs, the most AAs and the most As on gamerankings, right?:lol:

I don't know how many times I've posted something like this:

The PSP is superior because of Monster Hunter. You think one game can't make a system? Think again.

AndyAlfredo

sorry, mate but i personnally think that monster hunter was made for consoles.

The DS has been taking a crap on the PSP since fall of 2005. To this day, it's still no contest. The DS has so many good games that I can't even catch up. I'm not even kidding. I have bought like two games for my DS in 2008 and 2009 because I'm still playing games from 06/07 that I missed out on. I own about 30 games for my DS, and that's probably only 10% of the quality games you can find for it.

The DS has been taking a crap on the PSP since fall of 2005. To this day, it's still no contest. The DS has so many good games that I can't even catch up. I'm not even kidding. I have bought like two games for my DS in 2008 and 2009 because I'm still playing games from 06/07 that I missed out on. I own about 30 games for my DS, and that's probably only 10% of the quality games you can find for it.

Superzone

[QUOTE="Superzone"]

The DS has been taking a crap on the PSP since fall of 2005. To this day, it's still no contest. The DS has so many good games that I can't even catch up. I'm not even kidding. I have bought like two games for my DS in 2008 and 2009 because I'm still playing games from 06/07 that I missed out on. I own about 30 games for my DS, and that's probably only 10% of the quality games you can find for it.

DS lite is the perfect handheld its durable, and small, plays gameboy advance and ds games, long battery life, ergonomics was good, great list of games that were fun and good 1st party support from nitendo.

psp was meh to me and controls were bad and idk wasnt good

The PSP. Although I hate portable gaming altogether. However, I still think that the Nintendo DS is the worst gaming platform, IN GAMING HISTORY.

brickdoctor