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Guys,
I'm really considering getting a hand held system to help ease the boredom at work. I am not sure which one to get.

I noticed that the PSP is finally coming out with Final Fantasy games, and they also have a couple GTAs and the Prince of Persia that I would like.

But, other than that, do they have a good selection of titles in the genra's of games that I am already looking at?

Just not sure if spending the extra money for the PSP would be worth it over going Nintendo.

The DS has a much much better library than the PSP in almost every genre. The PSP can play movies; but I here that UMD support is weakening and if you have a video iPod it's a moot point anyway.

Hi there,

I'm far too old to be a fan boy! So here's my unbiased view

I really think it depends on what you plan doing with the machine. If it's just purely games, then it's down to which system has the most games you like. But if you want to consider other functions you may use the machine for:-

PSP:
-MP3 player built in
-Photo slide show facility built-in
-Web Browser (not brilliant, but OK) built in
-RSS Podcast facility built in- NOW THIS IS GOOD. It has a Timer feature that brings it out of sleep mode in the early hours, connects to your wireless netowrk and downloads your chosen list of audio / video podcasts. I use this feature every night.

-USB connectivity. Use the PSP as an external drive to your PC for backing up files, moving data between PC's etc.

-View text files, html files offline by storing them on the memory card.

PLUS:
The latest firmware update has now unleashed the FULL power (333mhz) of the processor. Previously limited to 266 I believe

PS1 library of games coming to the PSP by the end of the year.

Tons of free online magazines to download and read on the PSP.

The list just goes on.

Summary: The PSP is a very versatile multi-media device. I find it so much more than just a games console.

NOTE: I am in no way putting the DS down. I just think that they are two totally different machines for different markets.

The board has previously chimed in heavily in favor of the DS

I would say the PSP, but if you want Mario and the other Nintendo like on the go, go for it.

DS no question, but I really prefer their games.

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The board has previously chimed in heavily in favor of the DS

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True, but most people are Nintendo fanboys.

That said, I have the DS and don't regret buying it over the PSP. I've had some techinical issues with mine though, like a dead pixel and the machine not recognizing the cartridge at times.

DS cause its so much easier to play their ROMs and play homebrew things compared to Sony's PSP it has a better Online play as well I reckon.

The DS has some great strategy games, if you're into that. Advance Wars, Age of Empires, Battles of Prince of Persia, plus Warlords DS and a Panzer General-type game on the way.

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The DS has some great strategy games, if you're into that. Advance Wars, Age of Empires, Battles of Prince of Persia, plus Warlords DS and a Panzer General-type game on the way.

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Some good strategy titles for the PSP too:

Field Commander
2 x MGA Acid
D&D Tactics
Loads of RPG's

I think the PSP is finally moving away from the early days of just Driving / Racing games [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I have both and 8 times out of ten when I want to use one of them, I end up playing Lumines on the PSP. I'd seriously go play that game and then decide. BTW, its far far better on the PSP than on xbox live. Plus isn't the PSP only like $50 more now?

I have both and they have been collecting dust for the last 4 months.

I'm getting a DS. I need pokeymans.

I don't have a PSP, but I couldn't possibly imagine a game more fun than Elite Beat Agents (and the Japanese versions Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! 1 and 2) on the DS.

Considering FF was the first game mentioned in your post I'd go with a DS. The PSP scored a FF remake but most of the new / original square enix titles are hitting the DS. That FFXII sequel, the FFXIII titles and DQ9 for example.

If you're looking at doing homebrew at all. I think the DS is easier to "hack" but the PSP is certainly more powerful and has the better emu's.

Other then that it's more a question of what kind of titles you want to play. Nintendo type stuff like New Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart or Playstation type stuff like GTA and whatnot.

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Some good strategy titles for the PSP too:

Field Commander
2 x MGA Acid
D&D Tactics
Loads of RPG's

I think the PSP is finally moving away from the early days of just Driving / Racing games [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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What are these loads of RPG's that you speak of?

I thank everyone for opinions, and I think in the long run i'm going to end up having to get both systems.

I'm leaning towards the PSP right now because I am really really really wanting to play FF 1 and 2 and those were recently released on PSP.
however, after that I'll have to switch to DS and start going through the older FF games.

Also, anyone know off hand if the PSP/DS can be hooked to a TV and played with some AV cables?

I know you can play GBA games through the gamecube if you get the adapter which is something i'm looking into as well.

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Also, anyone know off hand if the PSP/DS can be hooked to a TV and played with some AV cables?

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don't know about the PSP, but for the DS, definitely not. There is no video-out.