Nintendo DS or SONY PSP

[CaptainZombie]

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I have, the screen does look a lot brighter, but the regular DS light is pretty bright. I've played it in the dark many times. What I meant was, don't think it's not bright at all, because it's plenty bright.

I take it your still not going to be upgrading to the DS Lite anytime soon.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I take it your still not going to be upgrading to the DS Lite anytime soon.

No, no reason to. Why pay $129 for something I already own. If I didn't have a DS, I would probably wait for the Lite. But I also have big hands, and like the bigger DS.

[CaptainZombie]

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No, no reason to. Why pay $129 for something I already own. If I didn't have a DS, I would probably wait for the Lite. But I also have big hands, and like the bigger DS.

Makes sense. Since I don't have a DS, I'm just going to wait for the DS Lite to arrive. I have smaller hands so I may benefit from the DS lite.

[mgoblue]

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It's the same system, just smaller and a brighter screen. Don't think the regular DS is not a bright screen though, it's plenty bright for me. The only thing that bothers me about the Lite is the placement of the Mic between the 2 screens instead of being below it on the regular DS. I would be spitting all over the sceens.

learn to talk without spitting maybe? :wink:

[malrak]

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I had both, but since the PSP never got any playtime, I sold it. DS on the other hand, I play all the time.

1) The game library suits my tastes more, with titles like Mario Kart, New SMB, and unique games like Phoenix Wright and Trauma Center.

2) With the PSP, I felt like I needed to boot up my GBA too, just so I'd have something to play during the load times. Big buzz killer there.

[Pared]

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I actually want one for that new Mario game... plus the Secret of Mana sequel!

Don't know if I'll buy one though... I already have the PSP for portable gaming...

[Misfit]

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Have you seen the videos by that guy Cabel yet comparing the two? It just seems like the DS Lite is much brighter.

I've played the DS Lite, its a noticeable difference but not a huge one in terms of brightness. And I played a black one and I imagine that color would make it seem even brighter than it truely is. The colors just come out a little more vibrant, but the original DS is plenty bright in comparison.

[Pratt75]

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I just received my psp over the weekend in a trade. I got Lumines and the psp value pack for two 360 games(Fight Night and Perfect Dark) and a hundred bucks. Lumines is pretty sweet, once you get decent at it the games can last a long time. I had a game going for like 30-40 minutes. If I'm wearing the earbuds the music makes me want to start dancing very badly in my living room. I have MLB 06, virtua tennis and Metal gear acid coming in trades and should be arriving soon. The new game Field Commander has me really intrigued. It reminds me of command and conquer. So far I am very happy with the psp, it seems to be a great little machine. I also want a DS though, I'm hoping to get a regular DS real cheap since everyone is clamoring for the ds lite now.

[chknwang321]

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Yah, field commander looks interesting. Im really anticipating the reviews

[bryan_05]

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Can someone explain to me how the DS Wi-Fi works. If I am in my apt. w/ wifi can I play someone in California or do you all have to be on the same wifi?

[Rodster]

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Can someone explain to me how the DS Wi-Fi works. If I am in my apt. w/ wifi can I play someone in California or do you all have to be on the same wifi?

I've never used it but I think the way it works it's pretty simple.

1) You can use local WiFi with a group of players physically close to each other.
2) You can WiFi on the internet but your home has to have a WiFi hookup.
3) You need to be near a free WiFi hotspot.

Depending on the game you'll issue your friend(s) a code which they'll use to access your invite.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I've never used it but I think the way it works it's pretty simple.

1) You can use local WiFi with a group of players physically close to each other.
2) You can WiFi on the internet but your home has to have a WiFi hookup.
3) You need to be near a free WiFi hotspot.

Depending on the game you'll issue your friend(s) a code which they'll use to access your invite.

That's pretty much it. If you have WiFi at home, it works just like the PSP or any other wireless interent device.

If not, you need a hotspot or buy the Nintendo wireless adapter, that will plug into a USB port on your wired PC and give you Net access.

[Pratt75]

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In addition to what everyone else has said to play someone with the DS I believe you have to enter their friends code on your ds to hook up with them. It seems to be a fairly simple thing to do if you have wi fi access.

[Erv]

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I wouldn't confuse preference with facts here. The PSP has just as many quality titles to choose from as the DS. Some games just take time to get used to. Syphon Filter didn't do much for me until I got used to the controls, because the game is very well made after you get passed that hump. Metal Gear Acid...same story. I'm guessing people buy it, play the games for 30 minutes and call it a day. Sony franchises that have gone down the tube like Wipeout, Ridge Racer and the mentioned Syphon Filter have been brought back nicely. People seem to like Daxter, I don't have that game yet. And the 2-D lineup is nearly as prolific as the DS's. Right now it's just lemmings and mega man's, but there is a lot more coming later in the year.

The sports lineup, starting with MLB, should be getting much better down the line.

I'm waiting on my DS lite, and it looks like a novel idea with all the innovations. However, I'm not buying the thing to play Trauma Center and Oendan, the tried and true nintendo/gba franchises is still the main draw.

[bryan_05]

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I wouldn't confuse preference with facts here. The PSP has just as many quality titles to choose from as the DS. Some games just take time to get used to. Syphon Filter didn't do much for me until I got used to the controls, because the game is very well made after you get passed that hump. Metal Gear Acid...same story. I'm guessing people buy it, play the games for 30 minutes and call it a day. Sony franchises that have gone down the tube like Wipeout, Ridge Racer and the mentioned Syphon Filter have been brought back nicely. People seem to like Daxter, I don't have that game yet. And the 2-D lineup is nearly as prolific as the DS's. Right now it's just lemmings and mega man's, but there is a lot more coming later in the year.

The sports lineup, starting with MLB, should be getting much better down the line.

I'm waiting on my DS lite, and it looks like a novel idea with all the innovations. However, I'm not buying the thing to play Trauma Center and Oendan, the tried and true nintendo/gba franchises is still the main draw.

My guess is most people when buying a handheld system are looking for more of a "pickup and play" type of game. Easy controls and good gameplay are going to be #1 and 2 in importance. Most people aren't going to spend more than 1 hour at a time playing a handheld.