Both consoles have gorgeous looking graphics. Done. However, the PSP trumps the DS in two ways:
1: The PSP, as stated, has quadruple the amount of bits in it's graphics card.
2: The PSP has a 16:9 screen ratio, and is larger and smoother than the DS, meaning graphics can be seen at a higher quality that the of the DS. So, even if the PSP and DS could output the same quality graphics, it would still look better on a PSP. Here's a photo example of the differences between the DS and PSP versions of Lego Batman:
1: The PSP, as stated, has quadruple the amount of bits in it's graphics card.
2: The PSP has a 16:9 screen ratio, and is larger and smoother than the DS, meaning graphics can be seen at a higher quality that the of the DS. So, even if the PSP and DS could output the same quality graphics, it would still look better on a PSP. Here's a photo example of the differences between the DS and PSP versions of Lego Batman:
Game Suspension:
Ohhhh,
boy. I bet you loyal readers don't even KNOW what this means! Game
Suspension is a method of pausing a game via the system itself.
I'm going to explain this in the easiest way possible. Once you turn a DS off, it's off. Turn it on again, and you'll be taken to the DS Start-Up menu. However, if you close the system by folding it, the game will pause itself. When you open your DS again, you'll be right back where you left off.
The PSP's method of Game Suspension is a bit different. when you turn the PSP of, it goes into Suspension mode. When you turn it on again, it takes you right back to your game automatically. To shut off the PSP permanently, you have to to Power Switch for about 10 seconds.
The PSP method is a bit better than the DS. You see, in order to keep the system in standby mode, the system has to use a bit of battery life. But, overall, it really is a close call.
I'm going to explain this in the easiest way possible. Once you turn a DS off, it's off. Turn it on again, and you'll be taken to the DS Start-Up menu. However, if you close the system by folding it, the game will pause itself. When you open your DS again, you'll be right back where you left off.
The PSP's method of Game Suspension is a bit different. when you turn the PSP of, it goes into Suspension mode. When you turn it on again, it takes you right back to your game automatically. To shut off the PSP permanently, you have to to Power Switch for about 10 seconds.
The PSP method is a bit better than the DS. You see, in order to keep the system in standby mode, the system has to use a bit of battery life. But, overall, it really is a close call.
Winner: Tie
Online Compatibility:
Both
systems have a variety of game that are internet-compatible, but, I'm
afraid there's no contest here. First of all, in addition to being able
to play games online, the PSP has several applications
built-in that make use of internet compatibility, such as a Google
search engine, a radio, and more. The DS doesn't have a search engine,
so you can't check your e-mail to see if Strong Bad wrote you back yet
about your poor spelling.
But the one thing that makes me give this round to the PSP, THE ONE THING...
Is actually getting the DS and the PSP to connect to the internet in the first place.
You see, the DS can't run all internet providers, and sometimes refuses to connect, just because of the smallest changes in the connection encoding. In 2008, my DS was able to connect online perfectly. In (sometime around)2009, my DS couldn't connect to my homes hotspot anymore. It wasn't just my DS. my brothers, Luke and Scott, couldn't connect, either.(It works now, fortunately.) Also, some hotspots require you to go on a special website in order to connect. What's the problem with that? THE DS HAS NO INTERNET BROWSER FUNCTION!!!
*whew*
I know I shouldn't be so mean to Nintendo, but this is just lazy! Fortunately, they have fixed this problem- well, sort of.
You can purchase a special adapter for your computer(it plugs in via USB) that provides a simple-to-access hotspot for your DS. I don't own one, so I cannot give any sort of recommendation. Victor of this round is obvious.
But the one thing that makes me give this round to the PSP, THE ONE THING...
Is actually getting the DS and the PSP to connect to the internet in the first place.
You see, the DS can't run all internet providers, and sometimes refuses to connect, just because of the smallest changes in the connection encoding. In 2008, my DS was able to connect online perfectly. In (sometime around)2009, my DS couldn't connect to my homes hotspot anymore. It wasn't just my DS. my brothers, Luke and Scott, couldn't connect, either.(It works now, fortunately.) Also, some hotspots require you to go on a special website in order to connect. What's the problem with that? THE DS HAS NO INTERNET BROWSER FUNCTION!!!
*whew*
I know I shouldn't be so mean to Nintendo, but this is just lazy! Fortunately, they have fixed this problem- well, sort of.
You can purchase a special adapter for your computer(it plugs in via USB) that provides a simple-to-access hotspot for your DS. I don't own one, so I cannot give any sort of recommendation. Victor of this round is obvious.
Winner: PSP
Concluded in part 5
Based on part 4, I would NOT get the Nintendo....the PSP seems like it has better graphics, internet capability and better game suspension....I like that you can easily go back to where you left off!
ReplyDeleteWell, the whole reason we have consoles is for the games! So, which console has better games? You'll find out soon...
DeleteI would go with a PSP because you would not have to buy a special adapter for better internet connection. Overall in Part 4 I would also buy a PSP. Overall the PSP seems like a more powerful handheld console.
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