Nintendo DS - anyone got one today?
Discussion
I guess it depends what your after.
If you enjoy Nintendo's style of gaming, unique touch screen and some N64 graphics, then it's great. You can drop it on the floor, kick it about and it'll still work.
However, if you prefer a handheld gadget that'll impress your mates and don't mind a short battery life (for the sake of some nice graphics) then maybe the PSP is for you.
I own both (from Japan) and out of the two, I prefer my DS. It may not have the pretty graphics that the PSP has, but I've always prefered Nintendo games to things like GTA or Ridge Racer.
Actually, so far I've been disappointed with the PSP, I was expecting almost-PS2 graphics in my hands, but sadly it's about halfway between a PS1 and a PS2... still it's not bad considering the size of the thing!
If you enjoy Nintendo's style of gaming, unique touch screen and some N64 graphics, then it's great. You can drop it on the floor, kick it about and it'll still work.
However, if you prefer a handheld gadget that'll impress your mates and don't mind a short battery life (for the sake of some nice graphics) then maybe the PSP is for you.
I own both (from Japan) and out of the two, I prefer my DS. It may not have the pretty graphics that the PSP has, but I've always prefered Nintendo games to things like GTA or Ridge Racer.
Actually, so far I've been disappointed with the PSP, I was expecting almost-PS2 graphics in my hands, but sadly it's about halfway between a PS1 and a PS2... still it's not bad considering the size of the thing!
Definitely wait for the PSP.
I've played with both (in Japan) and bought a PSP.
To my eyes the graphics are as good as a PS2. And the unit is so much better in terms of quality feel that it makes the DS feel very poor.
There's no breadth of games yet, but once the developers get up and running, and the unit is released in the US and Europe, everything will change.
Thinking of the DS as a "stop gap" means it makes more sense, kind of. But 100 quid for a stop gap isn't funny really (i.e. you're admitting it's throw away money).
The only advantages the DS has are price, games availability (though playing old Advance games arguably doesn't count) and that it's out first. This latter point has definitely helped its sales. No one was looking at the DS in Japan once the PSP came out.
I've played with both (in Japan) and bought a PSP.
To my eyes the graphics are as good as a PS2. And the unit is so much better in terms of quality feel that it makes the DS feel very poor.
There's no breadth of games yet, but once the developers get up and running, and the unit is released in the US and Europe, everything will change.
Thinking of the DS as a "stop gap" means it makes more sense, kind of. But 100 quid for a stop gap isn't funny really (i.e. you're admitting it's throw away money).
The only advantages the DS has are price, games availability (though playing old Advance games arguably doesn't count) and that it's out first. This latter point has definitely helped its sales. No one was looking at the DS in Japan once the PSP came out.
PS the battery in my PSP seems to last around 6hrs playing games. Somewhat longer playing movies and music.
My WiFi switch is usually on, but I've not empirically tested it playing in this mode properly - though I have played a 7 player game of Ridge Racer wirelessly. That IS a laugh.
All of which seems good enough for me. I'm rarely (never!) away from a plug socket that long and playing games constantly. And the power adapter is small.
My WiFi switch is usually on, but I've not empirically tested it playing in this mode properly - though I have played a 7 player game of Ridge Racer wirelessly. That IS a laugh.
All of which seems good enough for me. I'm rarely (never!) away from a plug socket that long and playing games constantly. And the power adapter is small.
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