Damnit I think I want a PSP now

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KarishBHR

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With all these new screens it just looks too good to pass up... but I have a DS. I dont regret getting the DS because I like nintendo handhelds, and I lost my SP... plus Im leaving this month for Israel for 4 months (So I needed an immediate handheld). But now I want a PSP... what should my serious course of action be? I'm thinking wait untill after Israel, see how both handhelds pan out and maybe Ill trade in my DS if it doesnt look worth it, or maybe Ill just own both.

This will turn into a very long thread I presume, but I didnt intend it to be that way
 
I've wanted one ever since the price was announced in Japan. I'm not sold on any of the games at the moment. But video and music playback is enough to keep me content while they develop some good games.
 
I've wanted a PSP since it was announced, and now that it's launched in Japan and game footage has been shown and a software lineup announced, it's a sure buy. A real, competitive handheld alternative to GameBoy hasn't been released since the Game Gear (not counting Nomad, but that wasn't really a direct challenge). Deciding on a purchase betweent the two handhelds, DS still has no software worth buying the system for, IMHO. Plus, if it's really true that PSP will be just $30-40 more than DS, it's a hard sell for me personally to choose a DS unless there's some really fantastic software available. Although if there's a price drop of at least $50 of DS by then, I would consider it, but again, it all depends on the software situation at that point (I assume Metroid Prime Hunters will be out by the time PSP launches?).
 
The smart thing to do would be to wait until you come back -- better games, more availability, no price gouging.

However, gaming on its face isn't exactly a hobby that lends itself to practical behavior... If you can manage to snag an import PSP + game for $350, pull the trigger.
 
I've wanted a PSP since they were announced as well, and the price just made it that much easier to swallow. I've had a GBA:SP since it launched, and just don't play it that much. The games, for the most part, don't appeal to me, as I've wanted a 3D handheld system for some time. I've played the DS quite a bit, and while I feel it's a nice upgrade over the GBA, I wasn't all that impressed with it overall. The touch screen seems like a gimmick to me at the moment. I'd have to see a game that really uses it well to change my mind.

KFJ
 
All of the new media is making me want a PSP even less. I'm coming to the realization that most of the games will be straight ports.

It's a matter of personal preference but I just cant see myself playing NBA Street portable for months on end like I do with Mario DS.
 
Deg said:
and the PSP has? :lol Nevermind not having any backwards compatibility
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IMHO, sure--Ridge Racers (I'm a huge Ridge Racer whore and this game is giving me a major stiffy reminding me of Rage Racer) alone would be enough...but the sports games look great (I can't wait to see Madden on PSP), NFSU Rivals looks good (can't wait for Burnout PSP either). Granted, Madden and Burnout haven't been announced (to my knowledge) on PSP, but I'd say there's more of a chance of that happening on PSP than on DS--and even then, between the two versions of a same game(if we can use Ridge Racer PSP vs. Ridge Racer DS and an example for future multi-platform handheld games), I'm pretty sure the PSP will be superior version.
 
"Granted, Madden and Burnout haven't been announced (to my knowledge) on PSP"

Burnout was confirmed by Alex Ward last year. He said they had an early version of it running on the PSP, but they stopped on it so they could finish up with BO3.
 
belgurdo said:
Barring Final Fantasy III's eventual release, I'm not hot on a DS either
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I was actually pretty big on DS, but the utter lack of games right now is incredibly discouraging. It's starting to get on my nerves. By the same token, PSP isn't much better. Now, GBA... That's an entirely different story.
 
DS should have been delayed until more software was available, but Nintendo wanted to get to market first. At least finally this month we can play zoo, that will probably get to the states when lik sang finally ships my PSP.
 
Legal Step said:
DS should have been delayed until more software was available, but Nintendo wanted to get to market first. At least finally this month we can play zoo, that will probably get to the states when lik sang finally ships my PSP.
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Yeah, we do get Zoo Keeper this month, but at the ludicrous price of $40. Seriously, there's no excuse for that except that Ignition is trying to capitalize on the slow DS software market right now. Over the holidays, I think my EB sold out of every DS game at least once, with the exception of Ping Pals and Sprung. And we still sold some of those. I can't say it's bad business, 'cause it's not, but for anyone who knows better... It's weak.
 
DJ Demon J said:
IMHO
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:lol
I don't think I've ever seen you give an O that is in any way H.

That said, I'm just waiting for Japanese PSP supplies to pick up so I can get one at a normal, non-inflated price...
 
Try give it year. Time for some games that are not remakes to come out and by then you get bonus effect of lower price.
 
DJ Demon J said:
DS still has no software worth buying the system for, IMHO.
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Agreed, with nothing on the horizon that makes it any less unappealing. The PSP's lineup, thus far, isn't stellar, excepting Ridge Racers, but the potential is clearly there. It's also evident third parties are rather keen on it over the DS.
 
i'm disappointed in my DS as well. The control in Mario ruined the game, Feel the Magic was fun but short, and i'm convinced NST intentionally sabotaged Ridge Racer DS. The physics in that game are so bad it can't be from lack of skill or time. The DS really needs a year to begin to come into its own, i feel.

Lumines, Ridge Racers, and Wipeout Pure have picqued my interest in the PSP. i really wasn't considering buying one, but my lust for technology has gotten the better of me. That and my lust for all things Wipeout.
 
I keep hearing how the PSP has no worthy software and I can't help but to wonder what people want? I picked up three games and all three games are good to great games. There are other titles I wanted but didn't pick up. I can't think of the last time a system launched with this many titles where a lot of them were actually good titles. Heck I can't think of a better launch for any system especially in Japan. The PSP launch line up has been exceptional in my opinion when you stack it up to other launches.

I also don't get the comparisons of the titles not being tailored towards portable gaming. I can think of literally hundreds of games that don't fit that mold that are on the GBA and GB. I mean come on, you don't have 6 minutes to spare to race in Ridge Racer? If you don't have 6 minutes, why are you even whipping out the system to play with? How many countless games on other handhelds have save spots that you need to trek you way to? Let's not forget about the PSP's wonderful sleep mode that lets you stop at any point even if you are in mid-race.
 
The Japanese PSP launch offered several titles that I would have picked up if they were available at the US launch, but now the US launch is shaping up to be excellent in my opinion. Solid variety with something that should appeal to just about anyone, with the exception of a deep RPG. (Untold Legends may be good, but it looks mostly hack-n-slash at this point) I'm actually going to have a hard time deciding which games to get at launch, and I like that "problem". :)
 
just cant see myself playing NBA Street portable for months on end like I do with Mario DS.
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I sure as hell can. After coming to the realization that the touch screen analog control is mediocre at best, I'd rather be playing Mahjong. The only reason I can still play Mario 64 is for the minigames, but falling off the same ledge due to shit analog control is not for me.
 
Kobun Heat said:
:lol
I don't think I've ever seen you give an O that is in any way H.
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From what I've heard you're written a book that basically fellates Nintendo for its identity, "innovation" and God knows what else, and you're busting my balls over humble opinions? :lol
 
DJ Demon J said:
From what I've heard you're written a book that basically fellates Nintendo for its identity, "innovation" and God knows what else, and you're busting my balls over humble opinions? :lol
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Oh please...just look at your well earned tag for goodness sakes...

If YOU see ME talk negatively about Nintendo, PM Mike Works with a link to my post, and you'll get a free tag of your choice!
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Neither system has sold me yet. Lots of developers onboard, but very few attractive titles shown so far. Just a couple each, and that's not enough for me. Though I think it's inevitable that I'll buy both.
 
Marty Chinn said:
I keep hearing how the PSP has no worthy software and I can't help but to wonder what people want?
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They want it to fail. They want it to crash and burn because they've got so much emotionally invested in the Nintendo handheld monopoly that they can't even begin to conceive of the possibility of their most hated company, the scum of the earth who stole Nintendo's rightful throne as undisputed console gods, muscling in on a second market. It hurts them deep inside.

Not all of them, of course, but it's easy enough to pick out the ones for whom that is the reason.
 
I love that EA-bashing hass become the mating call of the PSP basher.

I don't want a single EA game, and I have just (as of recent announcements) decided to get a PSP. Why? For Wipeout, Twisted Metal, Lunies, ATV Off-road and (maybe) Ridge Racers.

EA can bite me.
 
I want EA games on home consoles although i am not sure about them on DS/PSP. I'd take NFSU over Ridge Racer anyday IMO much more fun. RR gameplay is too frustrating nowadays.

Appeal wise the DS has better software. Madden and Mario also are already out. With more following this year.
 
I agree with Marty.

This thread is rich. You guys are the best.

Oh, and one more thing: So what am I supposed to play on my DS in Jan. (other than GBA games)? Zoo Keeper? I've had my system for a month and a half... and have been playing mostly GBA games. :P
 
I'm going to do the obligatory

"oh god, why won't someone pick up Lumines for US release"

post, just to get it over with.
 
seismologist said:
Would it be too much to ask for some something we haven't played already? :(
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Did you even look at the list of launch games? Or were you too busy playing with your friend's imaginary PSP?
 
Well, there are people who still don't think the PS2 has any worthwhile games to offer (or at least claim they do). Weird people, for sure, but they do exist.
 
I want it too, but its software-lineup sucks balls :( Woohoo, now I can play the games which already bored me on console on my HANDHELD !
 
chespace said:
Did you even look at the list of launch games? Or were you too busy playing with your friend's imaginary PSP?
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Don't mind him. Ridge Racers DS is the only way to play for him. There is huge irony between his last statement and his absolute adoration of Ridge Racers DS. He has become a joke character where you should take every statement he makes with a huge grain of salt.
 
seismologist said:
Would it be too much to ask for some something we haven't played already? :(
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Yeah lol, because Feel the Magic XY/XX, Sprung and Ping Pals are the new franchises we always needed. Also Super Mario 64 with touch screen features, Ridge Racer Tard 64, Wario Ware and a cell phone racing game. Woooow, the DS is having a REALLY, REALLY innovating touch so far. This aren't the same games, it's such a different experience it should be given a new name.
 
seismologist said:
Would it be too much to ask for some something we haven't played already? :(
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To be fair, the DS has it's share of ports as well. It has Mario DS, Ridge Racer, Metroid (on the way), Tiger Woods Golf, Madden, The Urbz, Spider-Man 2, Harvest Moon (also on the way), and I'm sure Nintendo will be adding Mario Kart, Starfox, and most likely some of their other IP's to the list.
 
KarishBHR said:
With all these new screens it just looks too good to pass up... but I have a DS. I dont regret getting the DS because I like nintendo handhelds, and I lost my SP... plus Im leaving this month for Israel for 4 months (So I needed an immediate handheld). But now I want a PSP... what should my serious course of action be? I'm thinking wait untill after Israel, see how both handhelds pan out and maybe Ill trade in my DS if it doesnt look worth it, or maybe Ill just own both.

This will turn into a very long thread I presume, but I didnt intend it to be that way
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Nutin wrong with nintendroids comming out of the closet :D
 
The End said:
I'm going to do the obligatory

"oh god, why won't someone pick up Lumines for US release"

post, just to get it over with.
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Aaaannd ignored.
 
I might actually buy a PSP at launch. I would love to play NBA Street and other EA launch games on the road. The job I have now has tons of dead time, so the PSP would be perfect.
 
^^^

Same here. I generally stay away from EA Sports stuff on consoles, but playing it on the go is extremely appealing to me.
 
Kung Fu Jedi said:
To be fair, the DS has it's share of ports as well. It has Mario DS, Ridge Racer, Metroid (on the way), Tiger Woods Golf, Madden, The Urbz, Spider-Man 2, Harvest Moon (also on the way), and I'm sure Nintendo will be adding Mario Kart, Starfox, and most likely some of their other IP's to the list.
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Mario 64 DS is more of a REmake than a port. Ridge Racer DS is a port. Metroid Prime: Hunters is not a port of any kind, it's a franchise extension. Tiger Woods Golf is a port, and a barely competent one at that. Madden is a port. Urbz is a port with some added touch screen thingies. Harvest Moon isn't a port, it's a franchise extension.

Spider-Man 2 DS is a port in the same way that Spider-Man 2 PSP is a port - they both have the same title as the console counterparts. Incidentally, though, they both share another thing in common - the fact that they share very little in common with their console cousins. They both take things from a different angle. Spider-Man DS is a 2.5D affair that is a fast paced and definitely more straightforward, but it lacks any semblance of the free-roaming aspect of the console games. However, having played Spider-Man 2 DS it actually holds up pretty well on its own. I expect the PSP version to be similarly worthwhile if they can pull this off on DS.

Anyway, guys, PSP and DS both have plenty of original titles and plenty of ports/franchise extensions. They're really both on equal footing here. Some people will like one, some people will like the other. And some people may like both. I love my DS and I can't ever see the PSP replacing it in my heart, so maybe they'll both have to share the heart space.
 
Anyway, guys, PSP and DS both have plenty of original titles and plenty of ports/franchise extensions. They're really both on equal footing here. Some people will like one, some people will like the other. And some people may like both. I love my DS and I can't ever see the PSP replacing it in my heart, so maybe they'll both have to share the heart space.
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The question is, will your heart have a space for :
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newsguy said:
The question is, will your heart have a space for :
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There was a time, perhaps, that there was room... but at last, it is time for it to move out. I am posting its eviction notice at 8:00pm(EST).
 
You better keep to that 8:00pm time frame or the GA boards will be let down and then think you're delaying the eviction :lol but to get on topic, I got the Hori screen protector today and had to throw it out! I'm so pissed. I thought it was a simple vinyl sheet, but it's plastic with one side that's sticky. You have to get it right the first time you apply it or else dust gets between the screen and the plastic and you can see it at all times. Now my PSP is bare and I'm debating whether I should just wait for a better solution that doesn't have crappy adhesive.
 
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