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Just thought i'd share my initial thoughts on my DS:
The console is really good and light, much easier to carry and transport around than a PSP. Good range of games, I found at least 15 I would be interested in getting.
Also, the Touch screen works really well. It can be used instead, or in accompliment, to the usual A,B,X,Y buttons. It's certainly a lot better and easier to use than the analog style feature on the PSP, which my hands often slid off and was very uncomfortable to use, not just the surface of it, but the location of it on the PSP. The PSP also had poor battery life, and is far more fragile than a DS.
The range of games for the DS, as I already touched on, is a lot better. JUst by searching through Amazon, I found some games I like, such as Mario Basketball, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, two Yoshi games, a range of Pokemon games, a range of Mario games, those Brain Trainign gams everyone has been going on about. Theres also the 'Must Buys' Like Pro Evo 6 and Need for Speed. Theres even a Burnout game out there, although from what I've heard it isn't a patch on the console versions.
I also found a Crash Bandicoot game, which always entertain me. There's also a couple of Tony Hawks games, and some good film based games such as Ice Age 2. Two games I decided against purchasing were 'Animal Crossing: Wld World'. Now the last time I heard so many rave reviews and so much hype over a game was GTA3, and that's saying something. The other one was 'Cooking Mama', which is a neat idea in which basically you take on the role of a chef!
As for the games i've bought:
Pokemon Diamond
This reminds me of why I love gaming. This is the best Pokemon game since Blue, when Pokemon was a worldwide phenomenon. The game is challenging, original, addictive and has a very long life, as yo can always train up your pokemon more! Honestly, believe the hype, this game is well worth buying. The best of the DS games that I have, and this comes highly recommended!
Spiderman 3
Now upon first playing this, I got very annoyed with the touch screen dominating the game, and being used for more than one function at the same time. However, I now love this game! Just swinging around as Spiderman is hours of fun, and like Pokemon, you don't just have to do 'Missions' as such (I suppose you could call it Gyms in Pokemon Diamond) you can just run around (or swing around) defeating baddies and feeling good about yourself. I wouldn't call this a must buy, but it's worth a look!
Diddy Kong Racing
Having never played the Nintendo 64 version, but having played Mario Kart, I would go out and call this the best racing game on the DS. It reminds me of Crash Team racing on PSone, although not up to that calibre quite yet. It's a good time filler, although doesn't have the depth of the two games i've already mentioned. However, because it's the best DS racing game (in my humble opinion) I would stick my neck out and say buy it!
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
For starters, this game doesn't have the greatest of graphics. It certainly looks like more GBA quality. I nhaven't played this game much, but it's very basic in my opinion. The gameplay is very one dimesnional and a bit limited at times. There isn't really much use for the touch screen either. I wouldn't recommend this at the moment, but that's subject to change when i've played it a bit more. Only for the most Hardcore of Pokemon of fans is my intial judgement.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
A novel idea for a game, and despite only having only completed one cae at this stage, I would say this is a fantastic game. You take on the role of a defence lawyer, and try to defend someone in court. Now for starters this game isn't active, there's a lot of reading to do and it's perhaps only good for the more patient and intellectual gamer. The graphics are top notch, the touch screen works well, and I definitely plan on cracking another case this weekend. A worthwhile purchase.
DR Kawashima's Brain Training
I only got this game yesterday, took the brain age chck and my brain age is 55, apparently. The thing with this game is you hav to sit down for a while with it and get used to it. It also does what it says on the tin is how i'd put it, in the fact I played it while tired and instantly developed a headache. However the ability ofr the DS to recognise what you're writing is very clever, and is this is supposedly the best selling DS game, it must be good. I'd be able to give a better judgement in a little while (And when my Brain age is a lot better).
Tiger Woods: PGA Tour
I've also got Tiger Woods PGA Tour, first off it was a bargain, a mere tenner off of Amazon. I've only played this game for half an hour or so and all I can really say is the graphics ae great, but the controls are going to get a little while to get used to. I'm suprised they haven't followed up this game, as this is the 2005 version, but don't let that put you off, it looks a very well put together game at the moment.
Well, those are my thoughts, thanks for reading ;)
The console is really good and light, much easier to carry and transport around than a PSP. Good range of games, I found at least 15 I would be interested in getting.
Also, the Touch screen works really well. It can be used instead, or in accompliment, to the usual A,B,X,Y buttons. It's certainly a lot better and easier to use than the analog style feature on the PSP, which my hands often slid off and was very uncomfortable to use, not just the surface of it, but the location of it on the PSP. The PSP also had poor battery life, and is far more fragile than a DS.
The range of games for the DS, as I already touched on, is a lot better. JUst by searching through Amazon, I found some games I like, such as Mario Basketball, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, two Yoshi games, a range of Pokemon games, a range of Mario games, those Brain Trainign gams everyone has been going on about. Theres also the 'Must Buys' Like Pro Evo 6 and Need for Speed. Theres even a Burnout game out there, although from what I've heard it isn't a patch on the console versions.
I also found a Crash Bandicoot game, which always entertain me. There's also a couple of Tony Hawks games, and some good film based games such as Ice Age 2. Two games I decided against purchasing were 'Animal Crossing: Wld World'. Now the last time I heard so many rave reviews and so much hype over a game was GTA3, and that's saying something. The other one was 'Cooking Mama', which is a neat idea in which basically you take on the role of a chef!
As for the games i've bought:
Pokemon Diamond
This reminds me of why I love gaming. This is the best Pokemon game since Blue, when Pokemon was a worldwide phenomenon. The game is challenging, original, addictive and has a very long life, as yo can always train up your pokemon more! Honestly, believe the hype, this game is well worth buying. The best of the DS games that I have, and this comes highly recommended!
Spiderman 3
Now upon first playing this, I got very annoyed with the touch screen dominating the game, and being used for more than one function at the same time. However, I now love this game! Just swinging around as Spiderman is hours of fun, and like Pokemon, you don't just have to do 'Missions' as such (I suppose you could call it Gyms in Pokemon Diamond) you can just run around (or swing around) defeating baddies and feeling good about yourself. I wouldn't call this a must buy, but it's worth a look!
Diddy Kong Racing
Having never played the Nintendo 64 version, but having played Mario Kart, I would go out and call this the best racing game on the DS. It reminds me of Crash Team racing on PSone, although not up to that calibre quite yet. It's a good time filler, although doesn't have the depth of the two games i've already mentioned. However, because it's the best DS racing game (in my humble opinion) I would stick my neck out and say buy it!
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
For starters, this game doesn't have the greatest of graphics. It certainly looks like more GBA quality. I nhaven't played this game much, but it's very basic in my opinion. The gameplay is very one dimesnional and a bit limited at times. There isn't really much use for the touch screen either. I wouldn't recommend this at the moment, but that's subject to change when i've played it a bit more. Only for the most Hardcore of Pokemon of fans is my intial judgement.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
A novel idea for a game, and despite only having only completed one cae at this stage, I would say this is a fantastic game. You take on the role of a defence lawyer, and try to defend someone in court. Now for starters this game isn't active, there's a lot of reading to do and it's perhaps only good for the more patient and intellectual gamer. The graphics are top notch, the touch screen works well, and I definitely plan on cracking another case this weekend. A worthwhile purchase.
DR Kawashima's Brain Training
I only got this game yesterday, took the brain age chck and my brain age is 55, apparently. The thing with this game is you hav to sit down for a while with it and get used to it. It also does what it says on the tin is how i'd put it, in the fact I played it while tired and instantly developed a headache. However the ability ofr the DS to recognise what you're writing is very clever, and is this is supposedly the best selling DS game, it must be good. I'd be able to give a better judgement in a little while (And when my Brain age is a lot better).
Tiger Woods: PGA Tour
I've also got Tiger Woods PGA Tour, first off it was a bargain, a mere tenner off of Amazon. I've only played this game for half an hour or so and all I can really say is the graphics ae great, but the controls are going to get a little while to get used to. I'm suprised they haven't followed up this game, as this is the 2005 version, but don't let that put you off, it looks a very well put together game at the moment.
Well, those are my thoughts, thanks for reading ;)
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When I buy a games console, I buy it for that exact purpose, gaming. I have a portable DVD player, and an Ipod, so the media features on the PSP are irrelevant to me. Nintendo have been making portable consoles for donkeys years and have exclusive franchises like Mario, Pokemon, Donkey Kong and others.
The fact is the best games on the PSP are Syphon Filter, Pro Evo 6 and Lego Star Wars 2. Now 2 of these are avaliable on the DS, and you could have Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for the DS, as well as many other FPS's.
The DS has a far superior range of games, and is the better games console, and pourely for those reasons, I prefer the DS. If you want a PSP for media you have to dishout on memory sticks as well.
The fact is the best games on the PSP are Syphon Filter, Pro Evo 6 and Lego Star Wars 2. Now 2 of these are avaliable on the DS, and you could have Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for the DS, as well as many other FPS's.
The DS has a far superior range of games, and is the better games console, and pourely for those reasons, I prefer the DS. If you want a PSP for media you have to dishout on memory sticks as well.
yeah i had considered it before i purchased either of them, but in the end the psp won out for it's larger screen purely as i tend to watch a lot of videos with subtitles and i didn't think that the DS screen would be ideal for that.
You can play media files on a DS too if you buy appropriate accessories. Obviously the screen is smaller than a PSP but I still find it good enough.
As a console i would say the DS is better for mobile gaming as the games are design much more about portability with having shorter levels but many of them in most cases, the PSP on the other hand just has a bunch of console ports and often levels are close to the length of console ones which aren't suitable for short trips most of the time.
The PSP does however have the media functions which for me make it a great little portable device, it really is amazing what they manage to fix in to little plastic cases these days. The screen of the PSP for me is just right for films and TV episodes when travelling and even subtitled videos are easy to view on it.
Unfortunately the PSP fails on the game front in my opinion as although there are a fair few games, very few are decent or have a good control system. Most of them aren't longer than 6 hours or less to complete and they just don't seem to be worth spending £30 on most of the time.
I personally have gone the "naughty" route for both my DS Lite and my PSP and for me it got me back in to my PSP which had just been sitting on a shelf for ages when i first got my DS.
The PSP does however have the media functions which for me make it a great little portable device, it really is amazing what they manage to fix in to little plastic cases these days. The screen of the PSP for me is just right for films and TV episodes when travelling and even subtitled videos are easy to view on it.
Unfortunately the PSP fails on the game front in my opinion as although there are a fair few games, very few are decent or have a good control system. Most of them aren't longer than 6 hours or less to complete and they just don't seem to be worth spending £30 on most of the time.
I personally have gone the "naughty" route for both my DS Lite and my PSP and for me it got me back in to my PSP which had just been sitting on a shelf for ages when i first got my DS.
what annoys me when using the psp is that its controls are a bit iffy. The other control method (apart from dpad) doesn't feel responsive in some games and its a bit too small. Also its cd based and the laser can burn out...
The PSP has the better graphics but the games are just the same as what I have on the PS2. I got a DS a while back too and I love it. The touch screen adds a novel element to the game playing style that I haven't felt for years. Id recommend Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the minis. It a fun puzzle game that uses the touch screen quite well.
It really depends on what games you enjoy and what else you use it for, I guess.
I have both and mainly use my PSP for media (movies, TV and MP3) as well as those games the DS can't handle well, such as Burnout. But, yes, the DS for me has the better range of games.
The other thing is if you own a PS3 you're going to get more out of a PSP.
I have both and mainly use my PSP for media (movies, TV and MP3) as well as those games the DS can't handle well, such as Burnout. But, yes, the DS for me has the better range of games.
The other thing is if you own a PS3 you're going to get more out of a PSP.
Just thought i'd share my initial thoughts on my DS:
The console is really good and light, much easier to carry and transport around than a PSP. Good range of games, I found at least 15 I would be interested in getting.
Also, the Touch screen works really well. It can be used instead, or in accompliment, to the usual A,B,X,Y buttons. It's certainly a lot better and easier to use than the analog style feature on the PSP, which my hands often slid off and was very uncomfortable to use, not just the surface of it, but the location of it on the PSP. The PSP also had poor battery life, and is far more fragile than a DS.
The range of games for the DS, as I already touched on, is a lot better. JUst by searching through Amazon, I found some games I like, such as Mario Basketball, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, two Yoshi games, a range of Pokemon games, a range of Mario games, those Brain Trainign gams everyone has been going on about. Theres also the 'Must Buys' Like Pro Evo 6 and Need for Speed. Theres even a Burnout game out there, although from what I've heard it isn't a patch on the console versions.
I also found a Crash Bandicoot game, which always entertain me. There's also a couple of Tony Hawks games, and some good film based games such as Ice Age 2. Two games I decided against purchasing were 'Animal Crossing: Wld World'. Now the last time I heard so many rave reviews and so much hype over a game was GTA3, and that's saying something. The other one was 'Cooking Mama', which is a neat idea in which basically you take on the role of a chef!
As for the games i've bought:
Pokemon Diamond
This reminds me of why I love gaming. This is the best Pokemon game since Blue, when Pokemon was a worldwide phenomenon. The game is challenging, original, addictive and has a very long life, as yo can always train up your pokemon more! Honestly, believe the hype, this game is well worth buying. The best of the DS games that I have, and this comes highly recommended!
Spiderman 3
Now upon first playing this, I got very annoyed with the touch screen dominating the game, and being used for more than one function at the same time. However, I now love this game! Just swinging around as Spiderman is hours of fun, and like Pokemon, you don't just have to do 'Missions' as such (I suppose you could call it Gyms in Pokemon Diamond) you can just run around (or swing around) defeating baddies and feeling good about yourself. I wouldn't call this a must buy, but it's worth a look!
Diddy Kong Racing
Having never played the Nintendo 64 version, but having played Mario Kart, I would go out and call this the best racing game on the DS. It reminds me of Crash Team racing on PSone, although not up to that calibre quite yet. It's a good time filler, although doesn't have the depth of the two games i've already mentioned. However, because it's the best DS racing game (in my humble opinion) I would stick my neck out and say buy it!
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
For starters, this game doesn't have the greatest of graphics. It certainly looks like more GBA quality. I nhaven't played this game much, but it's very basic in my opinion. The gameplay is very one dimesnional and a bit limited at times. There isn't really much use for the touch screen either. I wouldn't recommend this at the moment, but that's subject to change when i've played it a bit more. Only for the most Hardcore of Pokemon of fans is my intial judgement.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
A novel idea for a game, and despite only having only completed one cae at this stage, I would say this is a fantastic game. You take on the role of a defence lawyer, and try to defend someone in court. Now for starters this game isn't active, there's a lot of reading to do and it's perhaps only good for the more patient and intellectual gamer. The graphics are top notch, the touch screen works well, and I definitely plan on cracking another case this weekend. A worthwhile purchase.
DR Kawashima's Brain Training
I only got this game yesterday, took the brain age chck and my brain age is 55, apparently. The thing with this game is you hav to sit down for a while with it and get used to it. It also does what it says on the tin is how i'd put it, in the fact I played it while tired and instantly developed a headache. However the ability ofr the DS to recognise what you're writing is very clever, and is this is supposedly the best selling DS game, it must be good. I'd be able to give a better judgement in a little while (And when my Brain age is a lot better).
Tiger Woods: PGA Tour
I've also got Tiger Woods PGA Tour, first off it was a bargain, a mere tenner off of Amazon. I've only played this game for half an hour or so and all I can really say is the graphics ae great, but the controls are going to get a little while to get used to. I'm suprised they haven't followed up this game, as this is the 2005 version, but don't let that put you off, it looks a very well put together game at the moment.
Well, those are my thoughts, thanks for reading ;)
The console is really good and light, much easier to carry and transport around than a PSP. Good range of games, I found at least 15 I would be interested in getting.
Also, the Touch screen works really well. It can be used instead, or in accompliment, to the usual A,B,X,Y buttons. It's certainly a lot better and easier to use than the analog style feature on the PSP, which my hands often slid off and was very uncomfortable to use, not just the surface of it, but the location of it on the PSP. The PSP also had poor battery life, and is far more fragile than a DS.
The range of games for the DS, as I already touched on, is a lot better. JUst by searching through Amazon, I found some games I like, such as Mario Basketball, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, two Yoshi games, a range of Pokemon games, a range of Mario games, those Brain Trainign gams everyone has been going on about. Theres also the 'Must Buys' Like Pro Evo 6 and Need for Speed. Theres even a Burnout game out there, although from what I've heard it isn't a patch on the console versions.
I also found a Crash Bandicoot game, which always entertain me. There's also a couple of Tony Hawks games, and some good film based games such as Ice Age 2. Two games I decided against purchasing were 'Animal Crossing: Wld World'. Now the last time I heard so many rave reviews and so much hype over a game was GTA3, and that's saying something. The other one was 'Cooking Mama', which is a neat idea in which basically you take on the role of a chef!
As for the games i've bought:
Pokemon Diamond
This reminds me of why I love gaming. This is the best Pokemon game since Blue, when Pokemon was a worldwide phenomenon. The game is challenging, original, addictive and has a very long life, as yo can always train up your pokemon more! Honestly, believe the hype, this game is well worth buying. The best of the DS games that I have, and this comes highly recommended!
Spiderman 3
Now upon first playing this, I got very annoyed with the touch screen dominating the game, and being used for more than one function at the same time. However, I now love this game! Just swinging around as Spiderman is hours of fun, and like Pokemon, you don't just have to do 'Missions' as such (I suppose you could call it Gyms in Pokemon Diamond) you can just run around (or swing around) defeating baddies and feeling good about yourself. I wouldn't call this a must buy, but it's worth a look!
Diddy Kong Racing
Having never played the Nintendo 64 version, but having played Mario Kart, I would go out and call this the best racing game on the DS. It reminds me of Crash Team racing on PSone, although not up to that calibre quite yet. It's a good time filler, although doesn't have the depth of the two games i've already mentioned. However, because it's the best DS racing game (in my humble opinion) I would stick my neck out and say buy it!
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
For starters, this game doesn't have the greatest of graphics. It certainly looks like more GBA quality. I nhaven't played this game much, but it's very basic in my opinion. The gameplay is very one dimesnional and a bit limited at times. There isn't really much use for the touch screen either. I wouldn't recommend this at the moment, but that's subject to change when i've played it a bit more. Only for the most Hardcore of Pokemon of fans is my intial judgement.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
A novel idea for a game, and despite only having only completed one cae at this stage, I would say this is a fantastic game. You take on the role of a defence lawyer, and try to defend someone in court. Now for starters this game isn't active, there's a lot of reading to do and it's perhaps only good for the more patient and intellectual gamer. The graphics are top notch, the touch screen works well, and I definitely plan on cracking another case this weekend. A worthwhile purchase.
DR Kawashima's Brain Training
I only got this game yesterday, took the brain age chck and my brain age is 55, apparently. The thing with this game is you hav to sit down for a while with it and get used to it. It also does what it says on the tin is how i'd put it, in the fact I played it while tired and instantly developed a headache. However the ability ofr the DS to recognise what you're writing is very clever, and is this is supposedly the best selling DS game, it must be good. I'd be able to give a better judgement in a little while (And when my Brain age is a lot better).
Tiger Woods: PGA Tour
I've also got Tiger Woods PGA Tour, first off it was a bargain, a mere tenner off of Amazon. I've only played this game for half an hour or so and all I can really say is the graphics ae great, but the controls are going to get a little while to get used to. I'm suprised they haven't followed up this game, as this is the 2005 version, but don't let that put you off, it looks a very well put together game at the moment.
Well, those are my thoughts, thanks for reading ;)
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