PSP or DS Lite

MVerlie · 11-18-2006, 12:02 PM

Simple question.

I enjoy playing RPG style games but I also enjoy arcade games and such.

Just want to know which has better titles / what's a nicer handheld.

Any information on the DS Lite's internet capabillities would be great too, thanks.

DeLLyz · 11-18-2006, 12:10 PM

I think almost everyone would agree if you had to choose one or the other its gonna be the DS.

Final Fantasy III just came out
New super mario
Brain Age is fun
Pokemon if you're into that
Animal Crossing
Metroid Prime

Several others that slip my mind, but its really about what you like anyways. They always got a lot of interesting games coming out, maybe not Grade A titles very often but tons of wacky games.

I've never used the WiFi on my DS but I think(maybe?) that you either need a wireless router nearby or you need to have a Nintendo WiFi connecter mabobber. You probably won't end up using the WiFi too much unless you play Animal Crossing a lot.

Cryptin · 11-18-2006, 12:11 PM

DS lite. no questions about it. Way better games than the PSP.

Bemeren · 11-18-2006, 12:28 PM

I think PSP had a slight advantage before video ipods and various other portable media players, but game-wise it was still lacking. DS has made a very convincing push in the last 4 or 5 months, optimizing the use of its unique features.

MVerlie · 11-18-2006, 12:34 PM

Yeah, could have sworn last year everyone was all 'omg PSP omg'

brekk · 11-18-2006, 12:40 PM

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl...

even if you're not a huge pokemon fan, they are one of the best series of RPG's for handheld systems.

Note: Dont forget you can buy a used copy of Final Fantasy: Tactics for myabe 15$ and play that on a DS. Amazing RPG.

Sean · 11-18-2006, 12:45 PM

Yeah, DS Lite man. FF3 and Phoenix Wright for reals.

MVerlie · 11-18-2006, 12:56 PM

Well thanks for all the great feedback.

I was already swaying towards the DS Lite but didn't have much knowledge of handhelds.

Looks like I'll be picking up one this christmas.

The Dauntless One · 11-18-2006, 01:13 PM

i bought a DS Lite this past thursday and it is the best investment i've done in awhile... im having so much fun on it... so far i bought final fantasy 3, castlevania: dawn of sorrow, aria of sorrow and harmony of dissonance

MVerlie · 11-18-2006, 01:20 PM

Anyway I can get a list of the turn based fighting system RPGs out there?

BTW, Castlevania games are so boss.

Meatpatty · 11-18-2006, 01:52 PM

Elite beat agents? Come on now, that game is too fantastic to not mention.

Sealody · 11-18-2006, 01:56 PM

DS Lite.

There are a few games I enjoy for the PSP but overall, definally DS. Just about everything good on the PSP has been made (usually better) on one of the other consoles. While the DS, you are playing 'new' games. Rather play a sequel then just a port.

Great on the DS. Phoenix Wright (Both of them), Castlevania (New one just came out in jp as well), Advance Wars and Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (WTF?!?!... you can look it up) or Elite Beat Agents.

Brain Age and Trama Center if ya like those type of 'games' as well.

I purposely left of FF3, since I haven't gotten around to trying it yet. So I don't know how well that game is. Anycase, I'll most probably pick it up soon as I get alittle more free time to play it.

The Dauntless One · 11-18-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MVerlie

Anyway I can get a list of the turn based fighting system RPGs out there?

BTW, Castlevania games are so boss.

castlevania: DOW is teh win

the new one coming out next month should be pretty good as well

HailToTheChimp · 11-18-2006, 02:03 PM

Just to chime in: Phoenix Wright is the best travel game ever. You can practically save anywhere you want, and it pick up wright where you left off.

That and Clubhouse Games is fun if you want to play some quick random games. I.e. any card games, including texas hold'em, darts, dominos, chess, you name it. You can also play those games through the Global Wi-Fi against people around the world.

Also recently got FFIII but havent played much of it yet.

Marron · 11-18-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatpatty

Elite beat agents? Come on now, that game is too fantastic to not mention.

I'm so addicted to this game. I'm on the lvl 3 difficulty with about 9 cleared. Stuck on Material Girl stage and its only a 5 star board... can't even imagine the last lvl at 8 stars heh.

11-18-2006, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
MVerlie Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 309 +0 Internets	PSP or DS Lite Simple question. I enjoy playing RPG style games but I also enjoy arcade games and such. Just want to know which has better titles / what's a nicer handheld. Any information on the DS Lite's internet capabillities would be great too, thanks.

11-18-2006, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cryptin ^ X-box live gamertag and PSN ID Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 617 -9 Internets	DS lite. no questions about it. Way better games than the PSP. __________________ The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world he didn't exist.

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Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,108 +17 Internets	Yeah, DS Lite man. FF3 and Phoenix Wright for reals. __________________

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11-18-2006, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeLLyz Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 178 +0 Internets	I think almost everyone would agree if you had to choose one or the other its gonna be the DS. Final Fantasy III just came out New super mario Brain Age is fun Pokemon if you're into that Animal Crossing Metroid Prime Several others that slip my mind, but its really about what you like anyways. They always got a lot of interesting games coming out, maybe not Grade A titles very often but tons of wacky games. I've never used the WiFi on my DS but I think(maybe?) that you either need a wireless router nearby or you need to have a Nintendo WiFi connecter mabobber. You probably won't end up using the WiFi too much unless you play Animal Crossing a lot.

11-18-2006, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bemeren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 54 +0 Internets	I think PSP had a slight advantage before video ipods and various other portable media players, but game-wise it was still lacking. DS has made a very convincing push in the last 4 or 5 months, optimizing the use of its unique features.

11-18-2006, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
MVerlie Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 309 +0 Internets	Yeah, could have sworn last year everyone was all 'omg PSP omg'

11-18-2006, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
MVerlie Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 309 +0 Internets	Well thanks for all the great feedback. I was already swaying towards the DS Lite but didn't have much knowledge of handhelds. Looks like I'll be picking up one this christmas.

11-18-2006, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Flaccid Steel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,469 -11 Internets	i bought a DS Lite this past thursday and it is the best investment i've done in awhile... im having so much fun on it... so far i bought final fantasy 3, castlevania: dawn of sorrow, aria of sorrow and harmony of dissonance

11-18-2006, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
MVerlie Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 309 +0 Internets	Anyway I can get a list of the turn based fighting system RPGs out there? BTW, Castlevania games are so boss.

11-18-2006, 01:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Meatpatty Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 +0 Internets	Elite beat agents? Come on now, that game is too fantastic to not mention.

11-18-2006, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sealody Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 355 +0 Internets	DS Lite. There are a few games I enjoy for the PSP but overall, definally DS. Just about everything good on the PSP has been made (usually better) on one of the other consoles. While the DS, you are playing 'new' games. Rather play a sequel then just a port. Great on the DS. Phoenix Wright (Both of them), Castlevania (New one just came out in jp as well), Advance Wars and Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (WTF?!?!... you can look it up) or Elite Beat Agents. Brain Age and Trama Center if ya like those type of 'games' as well. I purposely left of FF3, since I haven't gotten around to trying it yet. So I don't know how well that game is. Anycase, I'll most probably pick it up soon as I get alittle more free time to play it.

11-18-2006, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
HailToTheChimp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 234 +0 Internets	Just to chime in: Phoenix Wright is the best travel game ever. You can practically save anywhere you want, and it pick up wright where you left off. That and Clubhouse Games is fun if you want to play some quick random games. I.e. any card games, including texas hold'em, darts, dominos, chess, you name it. You can also play those games through the Global Wi-Fi against people around the world. Also recently got FFIII but havent played much of it yet.