Can somebody make me a Pros and Cons list for both the DS and PSP? I need a FULL one, and I mean FULL. Everything, please! I want to prove to the dumbass kids in my school that DS is better than the PSP, but I need your guys help. If anyone can, well, thank you. Thanks!

The DS isn\'t better than the PSP though, really. From what I remember reading, they\'re both different handhelds made with different ideas. Plus, they\'re both fairly new so the only thing that would matter, the game selection, can\'t decide anything yet.

ohhh damn dr.cossack got a DS how lucky T_T

Ohh kay, let\'s do this *stretches* :miam:


Nintendo DS - PROS
- Two Screens (both are Backlit)
- Touch Screen
- Backwards compatible with the GBA, also considered as an expansion slot
- Two Stylus(ses ) included in pack
- Built-in Microphone (Nintendo currently developing VOIP technology for use like a cell phone)
- Every DS comes with Picto Chat
- Every DS (at the moment) comes with Metroid Prime: First Hunt (demo)
- Wireless Multiplayer (WiFi LAN technology, reaches around 100ft)
- Wireless Global Multiplayer (still to be developed. LAN centers can operate as HUBs that can send signals worldwide)
- Uses Lithium Batteries which allows for up to 10 hours of gameplay on a 4 hour charge
- Games in the form of flash cards (quicker to mass produce, much cheaper to buy, no loading times)
- Price: $149.99 US, Comes with an adapter and a new type of controler/pointer, the \"thumb shoe\"
- Clam shell design protects both screens
- Reassurance that Nintendo has created 5 (successful) portable systems and has much experience in the portable industry, eliminating all other hand helds thus far.

CONS (i don\'t really want to do this :lol:. There may be more cons but I\'m sure I\'ll miss a few since I love the DS)
- Almost all games announced so far are based on already existing franchises (SM 64 DS, MP: Hunters, Animal Crossing DS, Advanced Wars DS, Bomberman DS just to name a few)
Note: Originals- Feel the Magic, Another, Meteos(?)
- Unknown success concerning innovation with 2 screens and a touch screen. (?)
- Launch titles are somewhat disappointing to some.
- Dead pixels are appearing on a number of DS\'s, however Nintendo has stated that this may occur with LCD screens. The PSP may also suffer from this.
- Lack of third party games (?) :conf:
- No joy/analog stick (but you have a touch screen )
- Some complaints that the X,Y,B,A buttons are just a bit too small



Playstation Portable - PROS
- Large Screen
- Graphics are near the PS2 capabilities
- Can watch movies (up to 4 hours of playback)
- Can listen to music
- Large third party support
- Deemed as \"sexy\" (looks good)
- Uses disc technology - Can hold up to 1.8gb
- Has an Analog stick
- Has USB connectivity
- Flash card/stick port
- Wireless Multiplayer (still hasn\'t been tested yet but it probably works)
- Price: ~200 US (i\'ve lost the damn confirmed price >< but I remember it being near 200)

CONS
- Large Screen is unprotected
- Graphics will drain batteries
- Uses disc technology - Loading times - Battery drainer as the device has to spin the disc - G Protection required
- Some/Most games will require a memory card as the games are on a read-only disc (unconfirmed)
- Games are estimated to play for 4-6 hours
- There was some talk that game developing companies were issued with \"battery emulators\" and were told to keep their games within a certain battery limit. This reduces game quality because it has to be concious of the battery consumption.
- Although the WiFi technology has not been tested as of yet, 4-6 hours of battery life will require each player to be anchored to a power-point, else they need to pause the game and change battery packs.
- Portable music? The PSP isn\'t very pocket-sized..


You asked for it! Don\'t say you didn\'t ask for it!



Edit: well you have to expect edits

[Edited on 24/11/04 by Rush152]

DS

Pros: Made by Nintendo

PSP

Cons: Made by Sony

There you go.

Is the PSP able to play PS2 and PS1 games or somethin\'?

whaaaaa?

The PSP uses mini disc technology and cannot read from CDs

Yeah, you can protect it with a case and such. I was just comparing it to the DS\'s design thats all