Nintendo DS vs. Sony PSP
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:59 pm
The next generation of handhelds is here. (No one cares about your Palm, Palm.) The Nintendo DS, and the Sony PSP. Before we break them into catagories and such, I've scanned pictures from the Nov. 2004 issue of GamePro magazine. (Sorry, the scans kinda suck.)
DS
PSP
Design:
PSP - Looks damn sleek. It's big, it looks bitchin. Good enough. 10/10
DS - Looks innovative. Can fold up. 2 screens, can use a stylus. That silver look rules. 10/10
Size:
They're both fucking huge. The (Nintendo) SP was really tiny, you could fit it in any pocket, but now you need a big fucking pocket to hold these damn things. 2/10
Battery life:
PSP - That CD motor + big ass screen = Battery life at 0%. 5/10
DS - Two backlit screens. 7.5/10
Games:
PSP - You know what it's going to have. Bullshit variations of PS and PS2 games, but they're still fun. 7/10
DS - Metroid! ...and Mario Kart. That's about it. 6/10
Overall - I don't want to jump to conclusions, but thus far, I'm liking the DS more than the PSP, which is awkward, because I usually hate Nintendo products. The PSP is just big, and more expensive nevertheless. The DS looks cool, ok games, and, blah. Untill I try them both out, it's a 60-40 split with the DS in the lead.
DS
PSP
Design:
PSP - Looks damn sleek. It's big, it looks bitchin. Good enough. 10/10
DS - Looks innovative. Can fold up. 2 screens, can use a stylus. That silver look rules. 10/10
Size:
They're both fucking huge. The (Nintendo) SP was really tiny, you could fit it in any pocket, but now you need a big fucking pocket to hold these damn things. 2/10
Battery life:
PSP - That CD motor + big ass screen = Battery life at 0%. 5/10
DS - Two backlit screens. 7.5/10
Games:
PSP - You know what it's going to have. Bullshit variations of PS and PS2 games, but they're still fun. 7/10
DS - Metroid! ...and Mario Kart. That's about it. 6/10
Overall - I don't want to jump to conclusions, but thus far, I'm liking the DS more than the PSP, which is awkward, because I usually hate Nintendo products. The PSP is just big, and more expensive nevertheless. The DS looks cool, ok games, and, blah. Untill I try them both out, it's a 60-40 split with the DS in the lead.