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I honestly can't begin to explain how incredible this thing is.
When I switched on the DS I remember thinking "cool".
When I switched on the PSP I thought "holy $%**!!!!"
They are two VERY different pieces of kit, it's a bit like comparing two cars (a Ferrari and a Fiat for example).
Both good but for totally different reasons.
> i hate them! although as im sure you know its the graphics that sell
> the games but this is only because people are idiots!
that and advertising and licences. That's the only reason i can think of why Fifa outsold Pro Evo for many years
> Typical 'graphics more important than gameplay' fool.
Not really, all he said was "the PSP has better graphics" - which is true. He didn't comment on anything else.
Personally I don't want either but Nintendo have the stronger record as hardware far as quality is concerned.
If I were to buy one it would be the DS because Nintendo hardware doesn't appear to have been widely reported 'breaking down'.
This is why I still don't own a PS2, but I'm looking into another Cube and did have 2 Xboxes at one time. Graphics don't bother me, gameplay usually comes as standard but actually trusting that the quality of the product is such that it'll work for a good 5-10 years is important.
If the PSP is still seen as a quality, sturdy product when the PS3 comes out I'll get a PS3, if it's not then I won't.
> Yes, but I'm sick of the DS fan group constantly resorting to
> "anyone who buys a PSP over the DS prefers graphics over
> gameplay" without stopping to think that they might actually
> prefer the games the PSP has lined up, and the fact that it has
> better graphics is a bonus. And whoever that guy was, he mentioned
> the graphics alone, and people fall overthemselves to put that
> argument forward. It's not as simple a choice as that.
1. As Hedfix said, the way he commented made it seem like better graphics were the only reason he'd opt for a PSP.
2. This wasn't at all PSP related - he could have been referring to any console currently in a war and I would have said the same thing.
3. I don't consider myself a DS fanboy. I know you didn't say that, but that's how it came across. Yes, I'm a fan of the DS but I ain't going to get all moist in the crotch area every time someone mentions it. I'll be buying a PSP come UK launch most probably. I still haven't decided though.
> My original PSX, stereo, personal CD player, laptop etc
> have all been problem free.
Flaming hell! Bit of brand loyalty there then? :D
Personally I think Sony products are overpriced from selling off a brand name. I bought a dirt cheap CD player/tape/radio combo mini tower thingy in 2000 (Alba is the make I think) whereas plenty of the high-tech multi CD changer Phillips, Sony and other 'higher' brandname players have gone bust for other members of my family whilst mine still plays everything perfectly.
Kind of odd.
> Flaming hell! Bit of brand loyalty there then? :D
Never really thought about it like that, but I suppose so. Their products seem to work, so I'm more likely to buy them again. Has nothing to do with console loyalty though, that would be ridiculous. Of this generation, I have a PS2 and a GameCube, both still set up, both still in use, both still see new games.
> Personally I think Sony products are overpriced from selling off a
> brand name. I bought a dirt cheap CD player/tape/radio combo mini
Hahahahaha! Someone just posted recommending Alba as a brand? Man that's legendary. There are other factors to consider beyond durability when buying a new amp/cd player/dvd etc... don't think Alba would rate very highly on any of them!
Personally, I think the above post shows that you are a guy who puts value for money over such things as sound quality... fair enough but there ARE reasons why Sony make so much money and Alba don't.