Comparing the PSP and the DS

In the handheld console market, there are only two main contenders; the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP. To compare them both would be an injustice, I feel, because they serve two very different markets. This can be seen from both of the games released for both platforms and the actual design of each console.

The DS' design consists of two screens: the touch screen and an "upper" screen that is usually used by games to reflect your progress in the touch screen. The DS also tends to have more whimsical games, like Lock's Quest, Cooking Mama, Trauma Center and the World Ends with You, which makes extensive and very creative use of the stylus.

The PSP on the other hand, has the traditional four control buttons and directional pad you'd get from a normal Playstation controller (hence the official name "Playstation Portable"), not forgetting the extra Left and Right buttons. You can find favourites on the PSP such as Final Fantasy, Dissidia, and Star Ocean, which makes good use of the controls but even better controls of the PSP graphics, which are much better and realistic than the DS' own dated graphics.

The PSP has often been lauded for being an entertainment machine; it's supposed to allow you to watch movies, listen to music, and let you get online easily (the PSP has built-in WiFi capabilities). It also has Skype (to be downloaded manually), allowing you to make phone calls with your PSP.

The DS certainly seems like a very poor cousin when you consider the superficial differences; with dated graphics, limited wireless connectivity and watching movies or listening to music on it would certainly seem like a pain after the beauty of the PSP.

However, the numbers speak for themselves. Sales of the DS has often outpaced those of the PSP. In some parts of the world, the DS even outsells the home console Wii, made by the same parent company.

So, DS or PSP?

I say re-examine what you're going to use it for. If you're a mobile person who likes watching movies and music on the go, then get a PSP. If you just want to while away the time, then get a DS.

Did I mention that the DS can read e-books with the help of a home brew application? The home brew community (people who make applications for various consoles but are not affliated to any game companies) is rather active, and they've turned the DS into a pretty good organiser and IRC client, among others. Personally, I own a DS, and I wouldn't give it up for a PSP.

Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii? – Part 9

I think interactive is what people wanted and that's what they got with the Wii. It's what was in demand. The PS3 failed because not enough people cared about good graphics or shooter games.

People wanted a family-friendly, educational, and a console that got people off the couch while playing video games. Parents were more willing to buy this kind of console because it made them exercise and it didn't rot their brains with violence and gore. Kids wanted it because it was interactive and they could play it more because parents actually approved of a video game console for once. Single adults wanted it because it is really fun to play in groups. Senior citizens sort of wanted it because there are less buttons to get confused over.

The games available for it also helped with it's popularity. Wii Sports, the game the comes with the Wii when you buy it, is a simple, interactive game that let's you play the main sports of the world while utilizing the sensitivity of the Wiimote. Tennis is the most popular of the sports. Among the people I know including my mom, Tennis was the most fun experience they had with any game they've ever played. Wii Play, another one of the first games that came out for the Wii, made you use brain your while Wii Sports made you use your body. Cooking Mama, best for avid fans of the culinary arts, used the Wiimote's sensitivity to make you use your brain as well as your body. In this game, it's all about precision and energy. In a new game that just came out, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, you can use the Wii's Wi-Fi connectivity to play with people around the world. In games that are coming soon, Wii Fit and Endless Ocean, you can utilize the educational and healthy exercise programs these games offer.

You can also turn the off using the Wiimote. This function just goes to show that the Wii really uses its wireless part. The wireless factor also makes it easier to put away the controllers. No wires means less tangling for you to sort out. It's also easier to put Cd's in it. The Wii will just suck up the game you put in. The PS3 may also have this function, but the Wii does it cooler. It's backward function allows you to play Gamecube games as well. That's for those who want to play Gamecube games. Just plug a Gamecube controller into the top, put in a Gamecube CD and you can start playing. Although nothing compares to actually being outside and doing things, the Wii gets pretty darn close.

I'm donating any money I make to the NAA, because my brother has Autism and I love him very much.

The Wii is only about a year old, the games are ssbb, mario party 8, and cooking mama. All four controllers are fine, but one of the battery covers is missing. How much should I sell this for on ebay?

Do you need to buy wii utensils for Cooking Mama World Kitchen, or can you buy the game without them?

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There are wii utensils sold separately for extra money. I want to buy Cooking Mama World Kitchen, but do I need the extra utensils for the game to work?

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