hand held gaming machines

[Livvie7586]

hi, just a quick question. if you were buying a hand held gaming machine (psp, ds etc) which would you buy? i'm thinking of buying one, but i have no idea which is best. any suggestions welcome.

[Tsargrad]

PSP.

But if you want Nintendo style games go a DS

[linton]

I would (and have) bought a PSP, but it depends on what you want from the system.
If you intend on using it for more than games, then definitely the media capabilities of the PSP makes it an easy choice (mp3's, video etc.) but if you are planing to just play games, then you have to look at what style of games you play more and whether graphics quality has any influence in your enjoyment. Make your decision on that.

I've had a go at a friends kid's DS, and some of its games are a lot better to just pick up and play for short periods of time, with very-little-to-no learning curve at all as pretty much all their games are designed for the younger (under 15yo) game player.

[Watcher]

Does the PSP still have good support over here or is it going down the same road as the Dreamcast?
I'm out of touch with the hand held scene, but it looks like the DS has way bigger support over here to me.

[Tsargrad]

I think its going ok. Not DS level though.

[matt30822]

I think its going ok. Not DS level though.

OMG you change your name so much :p

For me its DS as really the psp just hasn't had the software (but i must admit there is alot on the way that makes up for it). I would wait for the new PSP they announced at E3.

[Livvie7586]

thanx, i just bought a pink ds lite. it was in a bundle at eb with a game and case pack (case, screen protector, headphones etc) for $219, so i'm pretty happy with that. thanx for the advice

[Lord Smelly]

OMG you change your name so much :p

What else does he have to change when no new consoles are being released. He can't change the wife as god knows he will never find another gal more willing to let him use the xbox and ignore her as much as he does :dD



Livvie7586, I hope you enjoy your DS as much as I do mine.

[Tsargrad]

What else does he have to change when no new consoles are being released. He can't change the wife as god knows he will never find another gal more willing to let him use the xbox and ignore her as much as he does :dD



Livvie7586, I hope you enjoy your DS as much as I do mine.
get with the time smelly. I have a ps3 not an xbox :D

[Watcher]

thanx, i just bought a pink ds lite. it was in a bundle at eb with a game and case pack (case, screen protector, headphones etc) for $219, so i'm pretty happy with that. thanx for the advice
Sweet! Let us know how you go with it.:) You might want to check out the thread where some other DS owners in here discuss their DS gaming. :)

[Livvie7586]

so far i'm doing pretty well, i've never actually owned any type of game console, but i've managed to work this one out all by myself

[JimJim]

I'm glad you went the DS, it definately is more popular (45mil v 25mil) and has the software edge over the PSP.

[SHY]

thanx, i just bought a pink ds lite. it was in a bundle at eb with a game and case pack (case, screen protector, headphones etc) for $219, so i'm pretty happy with that. thanx for the advice

A great choice and a really good price Livvie. :boonie: There is a DS thread to chat :) but I have to know what game/games do you have ?

[Livvie7586]

atm i have harry potter and the goblet of fire and super mario bros. i did have sponge bob square pants, but i exchanged it for the super mario bros cause i couldn't see me playing it

[SHY]

Livvie, so this doesn't go off topic anymore than it's getting :D we'll chat in the DS thread if you want. :)