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Fat_Buddha
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im just wondering if anyone here has one yet, 
any info on it woule be great, ive seen em, but i dont know exactly how well they fit and play becayse i only got to mess with it for a couple of seconds
thanks
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They are nice - about twice the length of the GBA, so it's a bit harder to carry them places (like in your pockets). Also, I would say there aren't that many *good* launch titles. Mario is of course a good one, it's an oldie but a goodie. Feel the magic is pretty decent too...new ones coming out all the time though.
Definitely look into it if you are thinking about it. It's backwards compatable with older GBA games as well - that's a plus
i saw on TV that it was online. is that true?
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Nintendo owns just cause they are Nintendo.
Forget about 3rd party games, Gran Turismo, MP3 player and miniDVD Videos (BTW: I'm making reference to the PSP)
Think about Mario this and Mario that. Think about Zelda. Think about Metroid, Star Fox, Pokemon, etc. They are all great games. People are turned off by the kiddy graphics, but it's the gameplay that counts. I've never found myself bored of playing a Nintendo game.
That's why I own the Nintendo DS. For all the Nintendo titles.
It's such a great handheld. The touch screen is such a great addition to a handheld console. But I'm just wondering how can Nintendo aim a Nintendo DS to children who'll most likely lose their pen stylus all the time or are not careful with the touch screen and end up scratching it too me. Bah well, I'm careful, so who cares about the kids. lol
But hey, if you're not a kid anymore, and have the age to own mature games. Then only buy a Nintendo product if you really like their exclusive games. Cause if you really wanted to play sport games on a handheld, wait for the PSP. if you really want a racing game with real cars (Not Mario Kart, MARIO KART OWNZ ALL RACING GAMES), wait for Gran Turismo on PSP. If you want RPGs, then wait for Final Fantasies on PSP. But if you buy a PSP, then no Mario, no Zelda, no Metroid, no Starfox, no Pokemon, no Kirby, no Donkey Kong, NO Nintendo.
or you could buy both.
I mean I own an Xbox for all non-Nintendo games, but the only titles I own on my Gamecube are Nintendo-exclusive titles only. It's not like I'm gonna buy Soul Calibur 2 on Gamecube just cause there's Link, I bought the Xbox version cause the graphics are SOOOO much better.
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PSP = way better. DO not buy ds it will be waste. Dont find out to late. first look into it good then decide what to get
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Im getting a free one in two weeks (job perk)...Ill let ya know how they are
Also, according to Popular Mechanics and Consumer Report the Nintendo DS has three times more Bells and Whistles than the Upcoming Playstation version plus its over 1/3 cheaper (or was it 1/2 ?)
People who have to create conspiracy and hate threads to further a cause lacks in intellectual comprehension of diversity.
Also, according to Popular Mechanics and Consumer Report the Nintendo DS has three times more Bells and Whistles than the Upcoming Playstation version
PSP:
PSP Specifications
Platform name: PSP(TM)
Display: Wide screen (16:9) TFT LCD with backlight (480 x 272 dots)
Disc medium: "UMD" 60mm optical secured ROM disc with cartridge (1.8GB)
Video CODEC: MPEG4
Graphics: 3D Polygon/NURBS
Sound: PCM (built-in stereo speakers, stereo headphone output)
I/O: USB 2.0, Memory Stick slot, wireless 802.11b (WiFi).
Battery: Rechargeable (lithium-ion) 2.5 - 10 hours
190 -220 Dollars (price hasn't been confirmed yet)
Nintendo 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 transparant 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: Silver and black
Price: 149 at EB Games
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You get what you pay for. PSP is a lot more expensive but comes with better graphics/better features. DS is reasonably priced for what you get. Games, chat, ect. PSP's HDD is rumored to only last 2-3 years before breakage as well.
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Not sure what to say about both, don't know about their handling, but one thing to decide when choosing handhelds.... When the PSP is running on lowest gamma, on headphones, and all other features turned off, it has a battery life of 2hrs. If the life is that low... why bother making a handheld? May not be as impressive, but the DS has my vote on this one, just because of that...
ummm... yeh
I heard they were recalling the ds for some reason.
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Not actually better...anyone can put down specs put you got to have a comparason to realize that. The DS is the first handheld to ever have double screens and both touch screen. Never herd that but their is a fact that their is a discussion about the battery life of the PSP.
No their not. There was very few customers that had the "dead cell" on their screen. That means that the pixele dosen't change colors to the game and just stay red. This issue has been in ALL handhelds including GB, SEGA Nomad and GameGear (trust me, happend to my Nomad and that *i*ch grew taking up almost the middle of the screen). They say it won't expand throught the screen on the DS (guess some new just-in-case technology?). Nintendo say to play it for a while and IF it affects your gameplay then send it back with the warrenty and get yourself another one.
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psp battery life only last you for 2-3 hrs.
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Zorvo can u change your Sig please?
Thanks!
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2 and a half hours on movies and media, 7-8 hours on gaming with no sound.
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"Whoever controls the media controls the mind..-'Jim Morrison"
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you should not say please. your are a staff, you should enforced it, you should be firmed. else, things will get out of hands.
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The DS is so damned awkward to play... I'm a huge Gameboy fan, but the DS was a huge letdown to me. I never liked the idea in the first place, and getting my hands on one just confirmed my fears. And honestly, I don't want "bells and whistles", I want to play some games, online if possible. The PSP appears to fill that hole, I don't want revolution, just evolution, and a touch screen is not evolution, just a gimmick. Worst design, ever. Holding it with one hand while tapping with the stylus is insane, you have to play it on a table.
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I don't understand what your trying to say . . . . So tell me, what kind of "reveloution is in PSP"? Looks like you was holding it the WRONG WAY.
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Reading your posts make me feels stupider... Hes saying that a touch screen isnt necessary, its just a useless gimmick, he never said there was and reolution in the PSP hes just saying it doesnt go out of its way to put on useless features it just focuses on a good design for gaming, and lastly you obviously cant hold it properly when one hand is holding a stylus so its hard to play standing up or without any support.
. . . lastly you obviously cant hold it properly when one hand is holding a stylus so its hard to play standing up or without any support.
Yes you can. The "properly" way is the way that either is confortable for you or the way you will have to hold it and get used to.
Now let me tell you that their is a way to hold it with support. Maybe you never did this before (not on a DS but in general) but holding somthing in your writing hand while writing on a sheet of paper. The best way to hold it is to have your pinky under the DS. you use your pinky and the finger beside it like a claw. The DS dosen't need all fingers for support (it's not that heavy, duh). While your pinky is supporting the under right side (for right handers like me) your other fingers are free to be in writing position for your stylus. That is actually the proper way.
There are also other was to hold the DS. I don't think it's hard to use a stylus and one hand to hold the DS becuase on a "touch screen" I don't think you need to add so much pressure that the DS would fall or wobble out of your hand.
So you think im screwy? . . . . look at the one who didn't put much thought into it (not meaning to offend you, but true)
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oh my....
...could this be the next mother of all flame Versus?
1. The North Vs. The South
2. Horse Drawn Carriages Vs The Horseless Buggy
3. Axis Vs Allie
4. Government Vs Hippies
5. Democrates Vs Republicans
6. EQ2 Vs WoW
7. Nintendo DS Vs PSP
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"Da Truth . . .PSP & DS is through the roof!"
BTW. you forgot:
Light Force vs Dark Force
Batman vs Superman
Knife vs Gun
. . . and . . .uh . .
Saturday vs Sunday
and . . .
Gay vs Straight . . . .
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The Nintendo DS is a neat little system, but i really dont know f it wil last, out of the titles that are currently out, Mario 64 DS is the only good one all the others are crap, cant tell you anything really about the PSP yet, ill let you know in about a week what the psp is like.
Yes, Now I know when my PSP is going to break!
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