And the battle for gaming handheld supremacy rages on. Gamers on the go are in a quandary as to what system they should purchase: the Nintendo DS from a company with a solid record when it comes to portable gaming consoles, or the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) from a company with a solid history in the field of home video game consoles?
Let us tackle the merits of both the Sony PSP and the Nintendo DS based on some points that are important for the avid video gamer.
1. Which handheld console has a bigger game library? More third party developers are signed up for the Nintendo DS, given the fact that it’s easier to design games for the said portable. Also, Nintendo’s image as a company for kids gives the impression that it can tap into a greater audience, something that developer gravitate to. The Sony PSP doesn’t have such luxuries. They have a limited number of developers committed to the system, and their in-house development teams are working overtime to provide the games that PSP owners wants. However, the Sony PSP does have the more prolific developers in its lineup. For this round, we have to choose quantity though.
WINNER: Nintendo DS.
2. Which handheld console has more exclusives? Nintendo is a company that’s built on exclusive properties: Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Metroid, and the likes are just some of the titles that can only be found on Nintendo gaming systems. The Sony PSP has its own exclusives as well: God of War, Resistance, Patapon, Pixel Junkie, Dax, Ratchet and Clank, and others. Unfortunately, they do not have the same pull as Nintendo’s cast of merry characters.
WINNER: Nintendo DS.
3. Which handheld console can boast of more functionality? The Nintendo DS has touch screen functionality. The new Nintendo DSi has dual cam. But the Sony PSP is a multimedia monster. It can store and play all sorts of audio and video files. It can display pictures easily and conveniently. With the addition of some peripherals, the Sony PSP can even become a digital camera, a portable television set, and an AM/FM radio. Plus, you can surf the net with a Sony PSP, something which you cannot conveniently do with the DS.
WINNER: Sony PSP.
4. Which handheld console is more powerful? The Sony PSP is the runaway winner in this category. When it comes to processing power, onboard RAM, and graphic capabilities, the Sony PSP simply owns the Nintendo DS.
WINNER: Sony PSP.
5. Which handheld console has better connectivity with its “big brother.” The Sony PSP can control the Playstation 3 remotely for as long as both systems are connected to the net. The Nintendo DS can, well, enhance the features of a handful of games.
WINNER: Sony PSP.
6. Which handheld console is poised for the future? The Sony PSP is the most powerful handheld ever created. Experts even admit that the Sony PSP is more powerful than most state-of-the-art PDAs in the market today. The Nintendo DS, however, has recently updated itself by releasing a new model, the Nintendo DSi, which incorporates higher RAM, dual cam, an external storage device, and better audio playback.
WINNER: Tie.
As of this writing, and with regards to the points tackled above, the Sony PSP appears to be the better purchase with a score of 4-3.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The Nintendo DS Games Arent Just For Kids 5 Titles That Adults Will Enjoy
Nintendo – and by association, its consoles included its handheld system, the Nintendo DS – has always suffered from one big weakness: the public perception that it is a company that exclusively caters to children.
With original properties and company mascots like Mario, Luigi, Kirby, Pikachu and Donkey Kong, it is easy to determine why the non-gaming population thinks of Nintendo DS games are just for kids.
Being kid-friendly has its perks, of course. But it also narrows down one’s audience.
Well, since the first incarnation of Resident Evil 4 made its way to the Nintendo Gamecube, the company has made a conscious effort to destroy such perception and build a reputation that its systems are for gamers of all ages, of all orientation, and of all preferences.
The Nintendo DS is at the forefront of the company’s drive to debunk the common misconception.
With the 5 Nintendo DS games listed below, the company is hoping that people will start to see the Nintendo DS as a viable platform for all types of games made for all types of gamers.
1. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
The Grand Theft Auto series is the poster boy of mature games. Now that it has invaded the Nintendo DS courtesy of the fantastically designed Chinatown Wars, the portable system has been marked as an “All Ages” gaming console.
2. The New York Times Crosswords.
The New York Times is known for 3 things: hard hitting articles, well-written pieces, and frustratingly difficult but amazingly fulfilling crossword puzzles. The last part can now be played as one of the newer Nintendo DS games, but only kid geniuses will be able to guess most of the words required by the puzzles.
3. Metroid Prime: Hunters.
The FPS Metroid that debuted on the Gamecube has made its way to the library of Nintendo DS games. Though not as bloody nor as gory as other first person shooters in the market, the rather difficult puzzles and the dependence on realistic weapons make this Nintendo DS game more ideal for grownups.
4. Final Fantasy IV.
This remake may carry the name of the all-ages series, Final Fantasy, but don’t let that fool you. Considered as the installment with the best storyline in the series, this Nintendo DS remake tells the tale of a fall from grace and a redemption, of betrayal of people close to your heart and the loss of people who don’t deserve to suffer, of sacrifice and of failure, and of love that shines brighter than everything else. This is not a story for children. Indeed, FFIV is one of the few Nintendo DS games that can solicit a tear or two from your eye.
5. Phoenix Wright series.
These Nintendo DS games are about crimes and investigations and the ensuing courtroom battles to prosecute (or defend) the accused. Though the comical presentation of these Nintendo DS hits may make them seem like kid games, they are hardly meant for children. Situations involving murder and a variety of sexual innuendos (cleverly concealed) classify the Phoenix Wright series as Nintendo DS games that adults will appreciate.
With original properties and company mascots like Mario, Luigi, Kirby, Pikachu and Donkey Kong, it is easy to determine why the non-gaming population thinks of Nintendo DS games are just for kids.
Being kid-friendly has its perks, of course. But it also narrows down one’s audience.
Well, since the first incarnation of Resident Evil 4 made its way to the Nintendo Gamecube, the company has made a conscious effort to destroy such perception and build a reputation that its systems are for gamers of all ages, of all orientation, and of all preferences.
The Nintendo DS is at the forefront of the company’s drive to debunk the common misconception.
With the 5 Nintendo DS games listed below, the company is hoping that people will start to see the Nintendo DS as a viable platform for all types of games made for all types of gamers.
1. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
The Grand Theft Auto series is the poster boy of mature games. Now that it has invaded the Nintendo DS courtesy of the fantastically designed Chinatown Wars, the portable system has been marked as an “All Ages” gaming console.
2. The New York Times Crosswords.
The New York Times is known for 3 things: hard hitting articles, well-written pieces, and frustratingly difficult but amazingly fulfilling crossword puzzles. The last part can now be played as one of the newer Nintendo DS games, but only kid geniuses will be able to guess most of the words required by the puzzles.
3. Metroid Prime: Hunters.
The FPS Metroid that debuted on the Gamecube has made its way to the library of Nintendo DS games. Though not as bloody nor as gory as other first person shooters in the market, the rather difficult puzzles and the dependence on realistic weapons make this Nintendo DS game more ideal for grownups.
4. Final Fantasy IV.
This remake may carry the name of the all-ages series, Final Fantasy, but don’t let that fool you. Considered as the installment with the best storyline in the series, this Nintendo DS remake tells the tale of a fall from grace and a redemption, of betrayal of people close to your heart and the loss of people who don’t deserve to suffer, of sacrifice and of failure, and of love that shines brighter than everything else. This is not a story for children. Indeed, FFIV is one of the few Nintendo DS games that can solicit a tear or two from your eye.
5. Phoenix Wright series.
These Nintendo DS games are about crimes and investigations and the ensuing courtroom battles to prosecute (or defend) the accused. Though the comical presentation of these Nintendo DS hits may make them seem like kid games, they are hardly meant for children. Situations involving murder and a variety of sexual innuendos (cleverly concealed) classify the Phoenix Wright series as Nintendo DS games that adults will appreciate.
The Pros And Cons Of The Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi appears to be a fantastic portable machine that any gamer-on-the-go is sure to cherish and enjoy.
It is being marketed as such: the ultimate handheld gaming system that is all you’ll ever need during those idle parts of the say when time seems to slow down to a crawl, or when you get stuck in a deserted island in the middle of nowhere which, heaven forbid, hopefully won’t happen.
The Pros Of The Nintendo DSi
It is being marketed as such: the ultimate handheld gaming system that is all you’ll ever need during those idle parts of the say when time seems to slow down to a crawl, or when you get stuck in a deserted island in the middle of nowhere which, heaven forbid, hopefully won’t happen.
However, is the Nintendo DSi the supreme portable gaming machine that it is being hyped up to be?In this article, we will explore the positives and negatives of the Nintendo DSi and answer the question of whether or not it is worth the purchase.
The Pros Of The Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a significant upgrade to the previous two iterations of the portable console. It packs enough features to warrant a new model.
These features include:
- Dual cam, with each camera having 0.3 megapixels. Not only do these cameras add more functionality for the Nintendo DS, they also allow for more game play possibilities that are sure to be integrated in future titles that will be designed specifically for the Nintendo DSi.
- Lighter design. The Nintendo DSi is 12% lighter than the DS Lite.
- Better audio playback. Gone are the days when the DS was always criticized for having the softest sounds in all of gaming. The Nintendo DSi’s audio features are said to rival the best MP3 players in the market today.
- External storage device. More memory space, more files can be used.
- Faster processing, courtesy of a 16MB RAM which is 4 times faster than the DS and the DS Lite.
- Better online features like improved WiFi connectivity and a DSi store where gamers can download new titles as well as old games from the consoles of yore.
The Cons Of The Nintendo DSi
All is not a bed of roses for the Nintendo DSi, however. There are a number of negatives plaguing the newest iteration of Nintendo’s flagship handheld system. These are:
- The absence of the GBA cartridge slot. Such effectively puts an end to Gameboy and Gameboy Advance backwards compatibility – at least via physical storage – as well as peripherals that rely on the same.
- The two cameras have very low resolutions. A badly lot environment will only render useless pictures.
- It is, in essence, not really that much different from the DS and the DS Lite.
The Verdict
So, should you or should you not buy a Nintendo DSi?
In a nutshell, the DSi is an evolution rather than a revolution. It doesn’t intend to change the basic engineering of the DS and the DS Lite. If it’s not broke, why fix it, right? The DSi is merely meant to improve on the DS and the DS Lite, and this purpose it does well.
So, if you already have Nintendo DS or a Nintendo DS Lite, stick with them and save your money for the next big handheld console a couple of years down the road.
- Dual cam, with each camera having 0.3 megapixels. Not only do these cameras add more functionality for the Nintendo DS, they also allow for more game play possibilities that are sure to be integrated in future titles that will be designed specifically for the Nintendo DSi.
- Lighter design. The Nintendo DSi is 12% lighter than the DS Lite.
- Better audio playback. Gone are the days when the DS was always criticized for having the softest sounds in all of gaming. The Nintendo DSi’s audio features are said to rival the best MP3 players in the market today.
- External storage device. More memory space, more files can be used.
- Faster processing, courtesy of a 16MB RAM which is 4 times faster than the DS and the DS Lite.
- Better online features like improved WiFi connectivity and a DSi store where gamers can download new titles as well as old games from the consoles of yore.
The Cons Of The Nintendo DSi
All is not a bed of roses for the Nintendo DSi, however. There are a number of negatives plaguing the newest iteration of Nintendo’s flagship handheld system. These are:
- The absence of the GBA cartridge slot. Such effectively puts an end to Gameboy and Gameboy Advance backwards compatibility – at least via physical storage – as well as peripherals that rely on the same.
- The two cameras have very low resolutions. A badly lot environment will only render useless pictures.
- It is, in essence, not really that much different from the DS and the DS Lite.
The Verdict
So, should you or should you not buy a Nintendo DSi?
In a nutshell, the DSi is an evolution rather than a revolution. It doesn’t intend to change the basic engineering of the DS and the DS Lite. If it’s not broke, why fix it, right? The DSi is merely meant to improve on the DS and the DS Lite, and this purpose it does well.
So, if you already have Nintendo DS or a Nintendo DS Lite, stick with them and save your money for the next big handheld console a couple of years down the road.
Bottom line
If you don’t have a Nintendo handheld, then the DSi is the best choice you can ever make.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
5 Nintendo DSi Games To Look Forward To In 2009
The Nintendo DSi – the logical evolution to the DS and the DS Lite – is finally here.
Excited about these Nintendo DSi games? We know we are!
This means brighter screens, a lighter and sleeker design, dual cam, better audio playback, an external storage space and faster processing courtesy of a bigger RAM for Nintendo’s flagship handheld.
But do these features matter if the company cannot publish Nintendo DSi games that people will love to get their hands on?2009 is a pivotal year for video game consoles – handhelds or otherwise. It’s the chance for that last giant push to be associated with dominance over this decade and for that great head start going to the next.
Hence, there are some big Nintendo DSi games lined up towards the latter part of this year, Nintendo DSi games which the company hopes will capture people’s imagination and gaming dollars.
Here are the 5 Nintendo DSi games that will help define the legacy of the handheld for the decade that’s about to end:
1. Legend of Zelda:
Here are the 5 Nintendo DSi games that will help define the legacy of the handheld for the decade that’s about to end:
1. Legend of Zelda:
Spirit Links. Indeed, a new Legend of Zelda game is coming to the Nintendo DSi. Announced during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2009, the new Zelda is a direct sequel to the highly acclaimed Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. This time, however, Link will be riding trains instead of ships.
2. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
2. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
Dubbed as a “midquel” to the Kingdom Hearts games, this Nintendo DSi entry promises to connect the first PS2 Kingdom Hearts title with its sequel on the same platform and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the Gameboy Advance. It’s Disney characters plus Square-Enix characters. This is one of the few Nintendo DSi games that are sure to be guaranteed hits even before they are released.
3. Front Mission 2089:
3. Front Mission 2089:
Border of Madness. Liked Advance Wars? It’s time to embrace the newest incarnation of the game’s inspiration. Front Mission is the pioneer of the sci-fi/military-themed turn-based strategy games this side of Final Fantasy Tactics. And it’s making a comeback – a big one at that! The new Front Mission is one of the most eagerly anticipated Nintendo DSi games for this year (or early 2010, if translation takes a little bit longer). If it’s as good as the SNES entries, then this game is going to be one for the ages!
4. Dragon Quest IX.
4. Dragon Quest IX.
The release of Final Fantasy XIII for the Sony PS3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 is being delayed pending the release of the 9th installment of the game that introduced console RPGs to the world. Indeed, the newest installment of Dragon Quest is coming to – of all places – the Nintendo DSi! Such is a testament to how much Square-Enix believes in the Nintendo DSi as a viable and trustworthy gaming platform. Dragon Quest IX is truly one of the Nintendo DSi games that will define the handheld for many years to come.
5. Guitar Hero 2: Modern Hits.
5. Guitar Hero 2: Modern Hits.
The first Guitar Hero Mobile has been made incompatible with the new Nintendo DSi, because the upgraded system has done away with the Gamboy cartridge slow which is where the game’s peripheral is inserted. The sequel promises absolute compatibility with the Nintendo DSi, with the guitar-like add-on to be plugged “somewhere else” on the DSi unit.
Excited about these Nintendo DSi games? We know we are!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Where To Find Free PSP Downloads Which You Can Legally Own
Have you ever tried to find free PSP downloads on the net, yet, your search for applications for your Sony Playstation Portable ended up becoming an exercise in futility?
There are thousands of free PSP downloads on the web. However, most of them are of the illegal variety. They involve the download of game copies that you save straight to your memory card which can be played by your PSP unit if it is updated with Dark_Alex’s latest custom firmware. Some of these free PSP downloads also involve illegal copies of movies converted into MPEG-4 format which can be uploaded to a memory stick for play on a Sony PSP which should also be updated with a custom firmware. Of course, a great number of these free PSP downloads involve MP3s of popular songs.
Unless their publishers have declared them free game, these free PSP downloads are hardly legal. They violate existing intellectual property rights, and as such, they violate laws which protect copyrights. Such samuelpiracy can have a chain effect on the video game industry. Game developers will start to lose money. They will go bankrupt. And you will have fewer games to enjoy.
There are many free PSP downloads which are legal. Here are some places where you can get them:
- The Playstation Store. The Playstation Store releases demos, trailers and freewares every Thursday. These are free PSP downloads you can acquire via your PSP or via your PC with the option of uploading the file to your Sony PSP at a latter time.
- Homebrew websites. Most homebrew websites host free PSP downloads which are legal. Apps, themes and abadonware games are just some of the goodies that are shared in these community sites. However, you will need to update your Sony PSP to use any of these homebrew programs. Sony has warned PSP users that their units’ warranty will be voided if custom firmware is installed on the same.
- Music websites. Most legal MP3s can be downloaded from big music websites. Singles released by popular artists to promote their albums can be downloaded legally and for free. Such would make great free PSP downloads. Also, budding artists often release MP3 versions of their songs to promote themselves. Social networking giant MySpace.com is home to many such artists who can provide free PSP downloads for your unit.
There will always be the temptation of giving in to piracy. Free PSP downloads of licensed products, after all, are everywhere. Torrent sites are filled with such files. Rapidshare and Megashare are populated with uploads of the same.
However, keeping it legit is the better way to go. Piracy, after all, is a form of theft, and you wouldn’t want to be called a fraud, right? Free PSP downloads which are legal abound. It’s just a matter of looking for them in the right places
There are thousands of free PSP downloads on the web. However, most of them are of the illegal variety. They involve the download of game copies that you save straight to your memory card which can be played by your PSP unit if it is updated with Dark_Alex’s latest custom firmware. Some of these free PSP downloads also involve illegal copies of movies converted into MPEG-4 format which can be uploaded to a memory stick for play on a Sony PSP which should also be updated with a custom firmware. Of course, a great number of these free PSP downloads involve MP3s of popular songs.
Unless their publishers have declared them free game, these free PSP downloads are hardly legal. They violate existing intellectual property rights, and as such, they violate laws which protect copyrights. Such samuelpiracy can have a chain effect on the video game industry. Game developers will start to lose money. They will go bankrupt. And you will have fewer games to enjoy.
There are many free PSP downloads which are legal. Here are some places where you can get them:
- The Playstation Store. The Playstation Store releases demos, trailers and freewares every Thursday. These are free PSP downloads you can acquire via your PSP or via your PC with the option of uploading the file to your Sony PSP at a latter time.
- Homebrew websites. Most homebrew websites host free PSP downloads which are legal. Apps, themes and abadonware games are just some of the goodies that are shared in these community sites. However, you will need to update your Sony PSP to use any of these homebrew programs. Sony has warned PSP users that their units’ warranty will be voided if custom firmware is installed on the same.
- Music websites. Most legal MP3s can be downloaded from big music websites. Singles released by popular artists to promote their albums can be downloaded legally and for free. Such would make great free PSP downloads. Also, budding artists often release MP3 versions of their songs to promote themselves. Social networking giant MySpace.com is home to many such artists who can provide free PSP downloads for your unit.
There will always be the temptation of giving in to piracy. Free PSP downloads of licensed products, after all, are everywhere. Torrent sites are filled with such files. Rapidshare and Megashare are populated with uploads of the same.
However, keeping it legit is the better way to go. Piracy, after all, is a form of theft, and you wouldn’t want to be called a fraud, right? Free PSP downloads which are legal abound. It’s just a matter of looking for them in the right places
Friday, July 24, 2009
Gauging The Performance Of The Nintendo DS Lite UK Version, So Far
In 2007, there were rumors that the Queen’s most favorite pastime whenever she’s in her solitude and away from the madding crowd was her then new found fascination for the Nintendo DS Lite UK version.
Whether such was a fact that managed to crawl out of the royal house of secrets or a fabricated piece of news concocted by “professionals” who have been doing such a thing for years remain to be seen.
However – fact or fiction, reality of rumor – such a report cannot diminish the huge impact of Nintendo’s flagship handheld system on the British populace.
Indeed, Nintendo DS Lite UK version has taken the nation by storm. In fact, England has become one of the primary markets for the company, thanks in large part to the success garnered by the Nintendo DS Lite UK in these shores.
How well, exactly, has the Nintendo DS Lite UK version performed?
Amazingly well, if we may say so.
First released in the country in 2006, the Nintendo DS Lite UK version sold almost 200,000 copies on its first week alone. This is a fantastic number that immediately established Old Blighty as a major market for the portable gaming system. The series, as a whole, has sold almost 80 million units worldwide as of March, 2009.
Of these, more than 2 million were sold in Great Britain.
The bestselling game for the system has been Nintendogs, a title that has sold more than 23 million copies all over the world.
Check this the most popular Nintendogs games:
Nintendogs Labrador
Retriever& Friends
Nintendo DS Nintendogs
Dachshund & Friends
Nintendogs
Chihuahua
& Friends
Nintendogs Dalmatian & Friends
The next highest selling games in the list?
New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing and Brain Age all sold more than a million copies each in the UK market. New Super Mario Bros. was quite a success mainly because of the strength of its name.
The people of England have yet to forget the magical moments made
possible by the NES original. Animal Crossing is a hit for the younger generation because of its hybrid game play that mixes elements of the Sims with elements of Pokemon.
It’s the perfect casual game that you see most adults play while waiting for the train.
The most popular color for the Queen’s people? The black Nintendo DS Lite UK version has always sold out since its release in December, 2006.
The Nintendo DS Lite UK version, of course, isn’t the only Nintendo product that’s experiencing a lot of success in the country. The Nintendo WII’s sales have been nothing short of spectacular in England.
The console is reporting sellouts across the country, from West Ham to Chelsea to Manchester to Liverpool.
Whether such was a fact that managed to crawl out of the royal house of secrets or a fabricated piece of news concocted by “professionals” who have been doing such a thing for years remain to be seen.However – fact or fiction, reality of rumor – such a report cannot diminish the huge impact of Nintendo’s flagship handheld system on the British populace.
Indeed, Nintendo DS Lite UK version has taken the nation by storm. In fact, England has become one of the primary markets for the company, thanks in large part to the success garnered by the Nintendo DS Lite UK in these shores.
How well, exactly, has the Nintendo DS Lite UK version performed?
Amazingly well, if we may say so.
First released in the country in 2006, the Nintendo DS Lite UK version sold almost 200,000 copies on its first week alone. This is a fantastic number that immediately established Old Blighty as a major market for the portable gaming system. The series, as a whole, has sold almost 80 million units worldwide as of March, 2009.
Of these, more than 2 million were sold in Great Britain.
The bestselling game for the system has been Nintendogs, a title that has sold more than 23 million copies all over the world.
Almost 1.5 million of these copies were sold in Great Britain. What does this mean?Well, we can safely assume that almost every Nintendo DS Lite UK version owner also bought a Nintendogs game. This should be perfectly understandable. Nintendogs is a dog keeping simulation game after all. It fills a need that most Englanders in urban areas have been deprived of.
Check this the most popular Nintendogs games:
Nintendogs Labrador
Retriever& Friends
Nintendo DS NintendogsDachshund & Friends
Nintendogs
Chihuahua
& Friends
Nintendogs Dalmatian & Friends
The next highest selling games in the list?
New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing and Brain Age all sold more than a million copies each in the UK market. New Super Mario Bros. was quite a success mainly because of the strength of its name.The people of England have yet to forget the magical moments made
possible by the NES original. Animal Crossing is a hit for the younger generation because of its hybrid game play that mixes elements of the Sims with elements of Pokemon.It’s the perfect casual game that you see most adults play while waiting for the train.The most popular color for the Queen’s people? The black Nintendo DS Lite UK version has always sold out since its release in December, 2006.
The Nintendo DS Lite UK version, of course, isn’t the only Nintendo product that’s experiencing a lot of success in the country. The Nintendo WII’s sales have been nothing short of spectacular in England.
The console is reporting sellouts across the country, from West Ham to Chelsea to Manchester to Liverpool.
A Nintendo DS Lite Review For The Sony PSP Owner
Most Nintendo DS Lite reviews will be quite generic as they are meant for readers who are planning to buy a Nintendo DS Lite and for readers who are actually choosing between a Nintendo DS Lite and a Sony PSP.
Most of these Nintendo DS Lite reviews aren’t for people who already own a Sony PSP and are considering whether or not the additional purchase of a Nintendo DS Lite unit will be good for them.
Let’s take a look at the facts:
The Sony PSP is a powerful piece of portable gaming goodness. It’s dubbed as the Playstation 1.5 because it is more powerful than the original Playstation and almost as powerful as the PS2. To think that all that processing power and graphic rendering capability is packed in such a small machine is indeed superbly amazing.
Now, here’s a reality that will be presented by this Nintendo DS Lite review: the Nintendo DS Lite is nowhere as powerful as the Sony PSP.
In fact, many believe that the Nintendo DS Lite merely possesses a third of the processing and graphic rendering prowess of the Sony PSP, though such a claim remains unsubstantiated by verifiable performance tests.
Because of the higher processing power, the Sony PSP is capable of playing better audio as well. What, then, are the reasons that will make a Sony PSP owner buy a Nintendo DS Lite?
Alas, we come to crucial points of this Nintendo DS Lite review. Let’s take a look at things that the Nintendo DS Lite has that the Sony PSP critically lacks:
- A deeper game library. Nintendo DS Lite games outnumber their Sony PSP counterparts by a ratio of 4:1. Software developers have favored the Nintendo DS system because of the bigger installed user base and the lower development fees associated with a project for the handheld console. The result are a slew of new games released each and every week for the Nintendo DS Lite, compared to a handful of games released per month for the Sony PSP.
- A lineup of highly acclaimed exclusives. Sure, the Sony PSP has Resistance, God of War and even offbeat titles like Patapon, which can only be found under the Sony label. But the Nintendo DS Lite boasts of genre-defining franchises like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and so many more.
- Potentials for astoundingly innovative gameplay. Innovation is the Nintendo DS Lite’s middle name, what with a dual screen feature, touch screen functionality, a built-in microphone, and even a system that is developed to accommodate add-ons to introduce newer game play mechanics. The Sony PSP is only good for straightforward games.
So, for the conclusion of this Nintendo DS Lite review: is the Nintendo DS Lite a worthy purchase for people who already own a Sony PSP?
The short answer: "You bet!"
Most of these Nintendo DS Lite reviews aren’t for people who already own a Sony PSP and are considering whether or not the additional purchase of a Nintendo DS Lite unit will be good for them.Well, this Nintendo DS Lite review is different.So, let’s lay down our thesis: if you already own a Sony PSP, is the Nintendo DS Lite still worth a purchase?
Let’s take a look at the facts:
The Sony PSP is a powerful piece of portable gaming goodness. It’s dubbed as the Playstation 1.5 because it is more powerful than the original Playstation and almost as powerful as the PS2. To think that all that processing power and graphic rendering capability is packed in such a small machine is indeed superbly amazing.
Now, here’s a reality that will be presented by this Nintendo DS Lite review: the Nintendo DS Lite is nowhere as powerful as the Sony PSP.
In fact, many believe that the Nintendo DS Lite merely possesses a third of the processing and graphic rendering prowess of the Sony PSP, though such a claim remains unsubstantiated by verifiable performance tests.
Because of the higher processing power, the Sony PSP is capable of playing better audio as well. What, then, are the reasons that will make a Sony PSP owner buy a Nintendo DS Lite?
Alas, we come to crucial points of this Nintendo DS Lite review. Let’s take a look at things that the Nintendo DS Lite has that the Sony PSP critically lacks:
- A deeper game library. Nintendo DS Lite games outnumber their Sony PSP counterparts by a ratio of 4:1. Software developers have favored the Nintendo DS system because of the bigger installed user base and the lower development fees associated with a project for the handheld console. The result are a slew of new games released each and every week for the Nintendo DS Lite, compared to a handful of games released per month for the Sony PSP.
- A lineup of highly acclaimed exclusives. Sure, the Sony PSP has Resistance, God of War and even offbeat titles like Patapon, which can only be found under the Sony label. But the Nintendo DS Lite boasts of genre-defining franchises like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and so many more.
- Potentials for astoundingly innovative gameplay. Innovation is the Nintendo DS Lite’s middle name, what with a dual screen feature, touch screen functionality, a built-in microphone, and even a system that is developed to accommodate add-ons to introduce newer game play mechanics. The Sony PSP is only good for straightforward games.
So, for the conclusion of this Nintendo DS Lite review: is the Nintendo DS Lite a worthy purchase for people who already own a Sony PSP?
The short answer: "You bet!"
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