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Visuals. Especially after picking up a new PSP Go, going back to my DS's small, scratched (from many Ouendan/EBA sessions), and poorly backlit screen is less than appealing.
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26 here. I mostly play indoors when bored or when on a trip. DS and PSP. I've occasionally seen people who seem distinctly older with a DS (granted its usually with something like Brain Games or cooking..).
I find I do very little of what I think of as "traditional" gaming on the iPhone, as few of them are properly playable (in my opinion) on a touch interface. When they are (Angry Birds is my latest addiction), then I'll happily put my time and money into them. I find that my gaming on the iPhone is mostly in the restroom and in bed. Any other time I want to game, I typically pick up a controller or mouse. I do find myself picking it up for the odd 5 minutes here or there if I'm in a waiting room or something like that, which doesn't happen with the DS, since it isn't always with me.
The DS I typically have played just like any other console. I haven't viewed it as a portable device so much as a way to play Mario and Castlevania games in 2D and Phoenix Wright games. The only times when I appreciate the portability is when I'm travelling internationally, in which case I have a DS, iPhone, Sony Reader and anything else I can think of to keep me distracted from the steel tube I'm riding in, 30K feet over the middle of the ocean. So, I guess the DS is a "console" the same as any other, where I have purchased it to play specific games only available on that platform. The fact that it is portable does mean it comes along on trips, but I haven't found myself playing it often lately, since I just haven't had a game I felt like playing on it.
The iPhone, surprisingly to me, has ended up being a go-to for the "just kill some time" style portable gaming. It just lacks buttons, so I don't think I'll ever view it as anything but a niche platform unless lots of other devs figure out the Angry Birds secret (i.e. make something for the iPhone, don't just wedge something into it -- hey, this is the same thing devs need to learn with the Wii!).
I keep my DS in my messenger bag whenever I go anywhere (like, to work), just in case I feel like breaking it out during a bit of downtime. I only play my PSP when I feel like playing something PSP-specific, so it doesn't see a lot of travel. Right now the PSP is next to my bed for Peace Walker-ing before I go to sleep.
Games aside, I think I like the DS hardware more. Prolonged sessions with it don't make my hand ache like the analog nub does.
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Though, as others have noted, I don't play on the go. There are great games for handhelds, I'd hate to miss out.
I keep meaning to get a PSP, but I have my hands full between the DS and PC.
edit: I'll probably get a 3DS.
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I don't know why you guys are so suspicious. He just wants to know some innocuous demographic information, and whether you use the finest piece of handheld technology ever invented, with a library of over 500 fantastic games, and starting at $199.99 at a retailer near you.
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I AM planning on getting the 3DS though, mostly because I've toyed with the idea of getting a ds for awhile an d this has finally convinced me. Anyone have any suggestions for ds games to play that I've missed out on? I mostly like rpg and rts games, puzzles are fun too.
Etrian Odyssey 1 & 2 and soon 3
Dragon Quest 4,5 and soon 9
The World Ends With You
Professor Layton (both)
4 Warriors Of Light (in the Fall)
I'll give him my e-mail address if he just admits it.
Of them, I only use the iPhone and rarely game when I'm out and about. If I commuted with public transportation, it would probably be a different story.
The DS and PSP have not seen use in a solid 2 years or so.
I bought a 1k shortly after launch, ended up having to sell it to make rent, bought a 2K shortly after its launch, ended up having to sell it to make rent, then bought a 3K last year. I bought a used 2K for $40 last week. I don't really know why I bought a 2000 even though I own a 3000, but for $40 I can flip it on Craigslist for $80 and make a few bucks.
Thinking back, I have spent $660 over the past half decade on PSP systems alone (of that, $620 has actually been new hardware), plus memory sticks, headsets, cases, and a ton of games (I currently have 26 PSN games {some of which I have purchased DLC for} as well as 20 UMD games).
So, myownsummer, who sounds suspiciously like a planted plant from plantville, since I am obviously the hardcore brand loyal consumer who spends obscene amounts of money on Sony products, I think I deserve a PS3 gratis of SCEA.
(Or at least a PSN code or something. Come on, I want to get Modnation Racers)
If they ever made an online store I could use to surf a huge amount of retro games, I'd be stoked.
However, with the release of Sony Playstation Portable in 2005, handheld games finally began to grow up. Deep, mature games began to release for handhelds, including Sony's Gran Turismo, Rockstar's epic Grand Theft Auto Series, the recently released Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, as well as Sony's own God of War series. These types of adult experiences have gotten me to shut off my Blu Ray player, turn off my Bravia television, and really invest in handheld gaming in a way adults simply were not capable of before.
So now, I'm not afraid to be seen with my Sony PSP in public.
I find your ideas intriguing, sir.
Tell me, do you have a newsletter or blog to which I could subscribe?
Final Fantasy IV
Phoenix Wright
Chrono Trigger
Hotel Dusk
Infinite Space
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Pokemon (either Platinum or SoulSilver or HeartGold)
You are correct sir. How dare I doubt his character.
edit: Yeah
I'm more concerned that the person is apparently leeching their avatar directly from Scott Pilgrim.