Do you think I am better off buying the Nintendo DS Lite or Sony PSP?

Question

I'm not much of a gamer, but still enjoy a nice game once and a while. Mostly just when I get bored or have to travel.

Currently I own an NES, SNES, PlayStation (2) and GameCube. I know they are outdated, but nothing else has impressed me much.

As far as handheld games, I have Sega GameGear, GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, Pokemon Gameboy, and Gameboy Advance. So far, my favorite of all time is the GameGear. I think it was way ahead of its time.

I'm really not that into shooting games, my favorite game ever is Mario. So that is the main reason I am leaning toward the Lite. But I like the extra features of the PSP.

Which do you think has more games for me?

Where is the best place to buy these, as far as getting a bundle deal?

I heard Nintendo may make the DS able to have video and such, not sure if it is true. Do they usually make this downloable, or would I have to buy a new system?

Thanks for your help!

So what exactly PS3 and is it going to be portable?

Answer 1

Don't listen to Sony Fanboys telling you to get PSP I work in a game store and have constant access to both the DS Lite and the PSP. Every one who comes in and asks me, I always direct them to the DS. I can honestly say the DS is just plain fun. Much more so than the PSP. The DS games are simple and intuitive and the touch screen makes them even more fun and interesting. And, no the touch screen doesn't get old. I thought it might at first but it really doesn't. Nintendo keeps the games fresh and fun, and you said you were a mario fan. One of the best Mario games to date has recently come on exlusively for the DS. New Super Mario Bros. It is a new 2d sidescroller. Pure fun man.

Answer 2

The DS Lite would definitely be the better choice. Even though it lacks some of the capabilities of the PSP, it's a much better system. Games on the DS would suit a boy a lot more than any PSP games I can think of. You probably already know a lot, since you did research on it and many people have answered the question. The only reason I'm still answering is because your last piece of information. The DS lite can withstand punishment. There's a common joke thrown around that all Nintendo systems are made of Nintendium, the hardest metal known to man. Although the statement is just a joke, it's true that Nintendo systems don't break very easily. I've personally dropped my DS off a flight of stairs. Of course, it landed on carpet, but it still worked perfectly. As long as your son doesn't hammer it, it shouldn't break too easily. Other things like stains, slight falls, weight, and other factors won't hurt it. I've even heard of a game boy that got shot with a gun and still worked, though I think that may be exaggerated. :D

Answer 3

You should get the Nintendo DS..From what you played in the past The DS is PERFECT FOR YOU!!....The PSP does have a lot of cool features that's it and the games are nowhere near as good and Innovative as the DS games.(DS has a larger game library)..Besides if you own a lap top do you really need a PSP with all of its gadgets???Answer NO!!! ..... what you are looking for is a Portable game device that plays really good innovative games not a PSP!.. ....A good place to Buy the DS is in a game shop or Target/Wilmar/K-Mart those type of places...Sorry i couldn't answer your last question because i really don't know but i hope my answer will help you!!

Answer 4

Nintendo DS. It has better games,

PSP had movies, but nobody supports the format, so you can't really get movies for it anymore.

You already have a PlayStation, so all the best games will be available for that, while PSP games are just clones of those. Nintendo just plain has better games.

Answer 5

PsP is an expensive mini dreamcast with PORTED games and lame titles that are availabe on the consoles. Get a DS lite atleast it has tons of wifi fun and the battery lasts longer and with the inclusion of the Web broswer (July 23rd.. or around that date) the DS is gonna own the PsP ( I have PSP it sux eggs)

Answer 6

ds lite is for you you are casual gamer you don't play a lot and when you do it's to pass the time. plus you probably have a laptop so you already have most of the features of the psp. and the ds has newer games. the psp has a lot of PlayStation 2 ports.

Answer 7

If u r crazy about handhelds go 4 DS lite.Besides u don't seem to be a hard-core gamer or else i would have recommended u to buy a PS3 or PSP(4 better budget).IF U REALLY DON'TMIND IF IT IS A HANDHELD OR NOT ,THE CONSOLE MADE 4 U IS THE NINTENDO Wii.It can play all of ur nes,snes...& all nintendo released games on Wii.go 4 it

Answer 8

The DS is worthless, my son had the option of getting the DS or the PSP and he chose the DS and never ever plays it, he imediately went back to his SP and has been trying to get me to trade his DS for some credit on a PSP ever since he got it.

Answer 9

PSP! You can also watch movies on it, buy them right at the store. If you just want something to play a game once in a while, why not buy the PSP then you can at least watch movies too. PS3, Wii, etc. are all consoles-not portables.

Answer 10

if you really want to be in the right get both!!! i did over a period of time but its nice having both for variety ds is very fum as is the psp the psp has better graphic ps2 quality almost