When it comes to features like the browser and the game graphix and the music and stuff, PSP. But when it comes to homebrew security, DS because they cannot release security updates, DS has lots of cool keyboard homebrew released and lots more. Even though PSP has 'cooler' homebrew in my opinion and can play ISOs, i think its easier for homebrew on DS if you have a flashcart and stuff, than it is trying to downgrade from 2.5 or whatever. I think now since DS has WiFi out i would have to try animal crossing, which i am going to buy on dec 5th. It has chatting but the terrible part is that you must have a dreaded 'friend code' to come to there server and plus its only 4 player per server as PSP is 16 per. BUT! DS is less fragile than PSP, about 95% more durable than the PSP is, because if you drop a gameboy, its built to fall lol, but if you drop a PSP a few times or even once, you find that the sound fucks up or the screen is busted! So hmmm i will now FAIRLY rate them together below....

First off the PSP

Gameplay meaning how easily played: 6-10
-The reason its so low is because when im playing games with my analog stick, my hand cramps every 5mins.
Other features: 10/10
-Reason is because of the web browser and music player...
Games put out: Not very many and not very good some of them so, 7/10
-Just my opinion
Homebrew: 9/10 when it comes to how good it is these days.
-I have tried some of it and its pretty well made but not all of it.
Online Play: 10/10 no matter what game
-Great multiplayer modes.

Gameboy DS time!

Gameplay: 10/10
-I think its because nintendo has had great controllers since NES started, comfortable controlling on the DS.
Other features: 5/10
-Not many other features but pictochat and gamesharing.
Games put out: Hmmm basically every gameboy game and plus DS games so i would fairly say, 9/10
Homebrew: 8/10 because of how good it is.
Online Play: Well i havnt honestly tried it yet but i will say it looks good so for now i will rate it, 9/10

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I have no arguments that PSP is better for all around entertainment. However, all the extra features are what makes it so expensive. To be able to watch a movie, listen to music, or browse the internet for anything more than to find someone to play a game against in my opinion is not necessary. If those features didn't exist the PSP would be less money which would be a huge plus for the PSP. Sony could reinvest the money into the games. It would also use less battery, and would not need upgrades or downgrades of firmware. In terms of online play, Nintendo has big plans with Wifi. Although Gamecube was never successful with online play, it was because they had no intention to put in online. They didn't do the online support, it was the individual game manufacturers that did. Thats why i think that since Nintendo is putting forth the effort (better late than never), it will be much better than what people are expecting. It's already up and apprently (i have yet to get mario kart ds) its very easy to work with. When Nintendo put its mind to something it normally is done very well and for not much money (ok yes i do remeber the virtual boy, everyone makes a mistake). Call it a kiddie game if you want but Nintendogs has sold a LOT of copies in Japan and the US because of the way you interact with the game, touch control, voice control, makes what some would call a kiddie game into something Revolutionary. Nintendo has some big plans, and i honeslty can't wait to find out what exactly it all is.

Yes i agree with the Nintendogs part. I personally love that game, my little bro owns a copy of it and i play it whenever im in the van or whatever and im 15. Its overall fun to play and enjoyable. I own a Shinbu and a German shepard

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Good point from both you to dudes

i have played nintendogs (and it is quite good) and the touch screen was a great idea by nintendo. Looks like they may have a bit of competition after all.
and maybe.......

who knows the nintendo revolution (they use disks now yay no cartridge's) may be better than ps3......maybe

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mario kart was the coolest idea by nintendo but i can run it and many other good games on a psp!

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Ah, but you can't play it online Which is the thing which makes it from pretty good to damn fine Playing online whilst sat on the sofa is fair to say a pleasure.

And it's something that sony really should be looking into rather than random firmware updates.

I think: if we need some cool gear for multimedia - PSP is the best deal, if we need cool games - DS is the best deal. Coz, games of PSP is bad. Maybe they had good graphic, good sound than DS but PSP is just like a handheld Ps2. That's just my idea .

Ok so PSP can emulate GBA games? If thats true, what does that tell you? Why would you emulate games from another system if they aren't better than the games out for PSP? To spend $249 on a system and play games that you could play on a $79 system doesn't make sense. So that should say a lot about the qualtiy of the games for PSP. I keep hearing to wait and see that good games will be coming out that are good. Well why not wait to buy the system then? Oh and Mario is not dead, check sales charts on Mario games and compare them to any other character franchise out there.

THE DS

Size (closed): 5.85" wide / 3.33" long / 1.13" tall
Upper Screen: Backlit, 3-inch, semitransparent reflective TFT color LCD with 256x192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch
Touch Screen: Same as upper screen, but with transparent analog touch screen
Color: Capable of displaying 260,000 colors
Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card
Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons
Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance Game Paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone
Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration
CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7
Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software
Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering six to 10 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian
Color: "Titanium" (silver and black)
New Color: "Electric Blue" coming June 6, 2005!

THE PSP

roduct 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

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