Handheld confrontation (Psp vs Ds)

[mobile_fan_2k5]

Firstly we have the nintendo ds:

- CPU: ARM9 67Mhz and ARM7 33Mhz processors
Memory: 4MB
Screens: Upper Screen: 3in diagonal, semitransparent reflective TFT color back lit LCD, 256 x 192 pixels, .24 DPI capable of displaying 260,000 simultaneous colors, Lower Screen: The same as top but with transparent analog touch screen
Wireless Communication: 802.11 & Nintendo's proprietary format
Audio: Virtual surround sound, built-in stereo headphone / microphone jack
Game cartridge slots: 1 DS slot, 1 Game Boy Advance / SP slot
Size: (closed) 5.85 x 3.33 x 1.13 in.
Weight: (with DS cartridge installed) 9 oz.
Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 6-10 hours continuous play depending on use per 4 hours recharging time source

And then yo have the pSp:

* Product Name: PlayStation Portable (PSP)
* Color: Black
* Dimensions: Approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)
* Weight: Approx. 260 g (including battery)
* CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)
* Main Memory: 32MB
* Embedded DRAM: 4MB
* Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD, 480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors), Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)
* Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
* Main Input/Output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), USB 2.0 (Target), Memory Stick™ PRO Duo, IrDA, IR Remote (SIRCS)
* Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Playback only)
* Profile: PSP Game, UMD Audio, UMD Video
* Main Connectors: DC OUT 5V, Terminals for charging built-in battery, Headphone/Microphone/Control connector
* Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)Analog pad, Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Left, Right keys START, SELECT, HOME, POWER On/Hold/Off switch, Brightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/-, Wireless LAN On/Off switch, UMD Eject
* Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor
* Access Control: Region Code, Parental Control
* Accessories: Stand, Headphone with remote commander, Headphone with remote commander and microphone, External battery pack, Case, Strap
* E3 Prototype Exhibition: USB Camera for PSP, USB GPS for PSP, USB Keyboard for PSP

based upon the specs shown the psp is the clear winner, but hardware alone isnt enought to prove that a consoles is better, there is the issue of software.
Since both these consoles release there has been numerous games released.

Since released both have seen the following releases:

PSP-263
DS- 343

and based on sales the DS is higher and another plus for the Ds in my opinion is that they meaning nintendo is pushing ds toward the kids market( ages 6-12) and psp is more to the adolascents and adults.

Conclusion- Is it because of marketing techniques or is the ds better, maybe its the titles that have been released for the console or maybe its the price. But i still beleive the psp is better, well what do you think?

[Electrotechnic]

DS is more fun.... like Wii is more fun. I think DS is also cheaper. DS is a diverse gaming platform, while DS is an average multimedia platform. Sure it can play DVDs and have killer graffix... but fun factor lacking compared to DS.

[pezz]

I prefer the ds but some how I ended up with a psp I guess I wanted it for modding purposes but I say nintendo ds all the way

[Nestersan]

Contra
Castlevania
New Super Mario
Elite Beat Agents
Dragon Quest


Keep ur PSP boys, DS 4 Lyfe

[mobile_fan_2k5]

but can u resist modding and run iso, apps, and all different hardcore tech peoples stuff.

[Nestersan]

LOL
and use what for interface ??

analog nub ?

lol....

Nintendo do what PSP can't, play games and entertain me

[digitalchef]

as much as i don't like the design of the ds, i have to go with that one. contra and the mario franchise as nestersan pointed out is the reason.

[mobile_fan_2k5]

so your saying the consoles has nothing to do with it since the console isnt that terrific,its the software.

[desolate666]

Nintendo's DS all the way cause its more versatile and the games more friendly the mobility situation plus variety and i think its the whole flip design well thats just my opinion