Nintendo DS

[Rbstr]

lol this thread has me remembering about the SEGA Nomad, dude it ate battaries(4xAA) in a couple of hours.

But it played regular Genesis titles and supported a second controler

i doubt i will be getting either of the new handhelds though, perhaps at a much later date

[Giovanni]

Last pocket system I had was gameboy pocket, not worth the cash in my opinion.

[Sputty]

Originally Posted by Lise

One fact that is common knowledge is that the PSP can only operate for 2-3 hours when playing a game, then it runs out of batteries.

That, and the DS is as powerful as a Nintendo 64. If not moreso. And it has wireless multiplayer. And touch-sensitive screens.

DS for the win.

The PSP is comparable to a PS2

[Smaug]

Fanboys suck. Both systems will have their ups and downs. Don't listen to what the companies tell you, listen to reviews when the systems come out. Form your own opinion, and buy the hardware that you want.

[DaShiznit]

The PSP is comparable to a PS2

BS. You're telling me that a handheld is comperable to a PS2?

[Biohazzard56]

cIt seems as though Nintendo Made a cute little PDA for Children.

Seriously, its dual screen, gimicky, and uses a stylus for FPS shooting. I predict that the DS is going to fail horribly in America. It should have stayed overseas the Japaneese love this kinda stuff.

The PSP and DS shoudnt be compaired because they arent even going to be the same price point. The PSP will at least retail for 100 dollars more than the DS. In terms of Visuals its like compairing the Xbox to the Dreamcast. The xbox being the PSP.



PSP Need for Speed Screens

[Rbstr]

yeah i'll wait to pass judgment on Graphics untill i can see it in action.

But factoring in low resolution, the need for a > 1 second battery life, and limitations on technology, i would put it at PS1.5ish graphics level, minus most of the shader and special effect stuff.

And who said the stylus would be used to aim, Quoth Nintendo

Touch Screen: The lower screen will offer something never before provided by any game device: PDA-like touch capabilities. Players no longer have to rely on just buttons to move characters or shift perspectives. They can navigate menus or access inventory items simply by touching the screen with stylus or fingertip. A software-based keyboard might even allow the screen to be used as an input center for games and messaging. The possibilities are limited only by developers' imaginations. The screen will have a tougher film cover for durability, and will come with a stylus.

[EineBeBoP]

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664929/imgs_1.html







http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664947/imgs_1.html

[Rbstr]

good, yes
PS2 level, no

[Fragmatic]

Battery life on the PSP isn't so bad, it's not gonna get played more than 6 hours in a day anyway... my only worry would be the screen scratching.

[NightWalker XI]

Originally Posted by Lise

One fact that is common knowledge is that the PSP can only operate for 2-3 hours when playing a game, then it runs out of batteries.

That, and the DS is as powerful as a Nintendo 64. If not moreso. And it has wireless multiplayer. And touch-sensitive screens.

DS for the win.

Like I said, you guys are being silly, you like "WOW DUAL SCREEN WOW" except fact is, no one game announced for GB DS makes good use for the second screen, most use it as a map, which anyone can see in any console or handheld by just pressing pause which will pause the game too, so wow, no worries.

so yeah...

[Hamma]

Handhelds suck anyway, I like to leave my gaming on my computer and in my living room

Dunno, just like to get away from games now and then. Either way, if I was to buy one I would get the PSP simply because nintendo is too kiddy for my liking.

But like Rbstr said, don't listen to others listen to the reviews and such when they come out.

[Mag-Mower]

Originally Posted by JetRaiden

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/index.jsp

awful... PSP graphics look like this

[OfaLoaf]

That level of detail's almost worthless for a handheld.