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Buying a Handheld
ben0207
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So, I'm in the market for a handheld. An hour commute every day and night is getting a bit dull.
It's just that looking at the lineups of the PSP and DS, I can't really see anything I like. My favourite 5 games:
Halo
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Red Alert 2 Yuris Revenge
WipEout 3 Special Edition
Either Portal or Mario^64
And really nothing good in these genres (other than ports
) are covered. Am I missing something?
Which one should I pick? Or should I stick with my (haxxored) iPhone and Tetris?
It's just that looking at the lineups of the PSP and DS, I can't really see anything I like. My favourite 5 games:
Halo
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Red Alert 2 Yuris Revenge
WipEout 3 Special Edition
Either Portal or Mario^64
And really nothing good in these genres (other than ports
) are covered. Am I missing something?Which one should I pick? Or should I stick with my (haxxored) iPhone and Tetris?
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If you're willing to give turn-based strategy/strategy RPGs a try, the DS is a good choice. You can also get the aforementioned ports of good platformers, and Mario Kart DS may interest you as a racer.
As for the PSP, others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it has games that significantly appeal to your interests, which means you'd be paying extra for no less gamble. And since you have an iPhone, you're not gonna give a shit about its music or video capabilities.
And I've never been into TBSs.
Or, do I wait until maybe some games get announced for iPhone in June?
As for Sonic 3 and knuckles, Aren't we ALL still waiting for a good sonic game, regaurdless of system?
If you enjoy that much of a variety, do you think you would try out some different things and end up ejoying them as well? Or do you see yourself as only wanting more of what you already like?
I ask because the DS has quite a bit out of those genres but also a lot of strange and interesting stuff that is harder to classify. Kirby's Canvas Curse is a good example of a proof-of-concept game that is unlike anything else out there. The DS Castlevanias are especially fantastic platformers.
The PSP, on the other hand, can give you more of what you already like. It's basically a portable PS2.
Neither system has much in the way of RTSs. The PSP for obvious reasons, but even the DS has next to nothing. Your choices on that front are basically LostMagic and the more recent Final Fantasy Revenant Wings.
Hold it. As platformers the DS Castlevanias are awful. They're far better as aRPGs.
Well, there's Knights in the Nightmare (DS), which, going by ST!NG's previous handheld efforts, is destined to be convoluted as all hell and still awesome.
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And how easy is homebrew on each of them? I've no use for media players etc, but homebrew stuff can be fun.
The DS is really a wonderful fusion of the best of classic gaming concepts (Etrian Odyssey, NSMB, Sonic Rush) along with new, innovative gaming (EBA, The World Ends With You, Kirby Canvas Curse).
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Just make a list of all the DS games and PSP games. Which ever has a longer list, pick that one. Myself? eventually I will be buying a PSP for echochrome and a few others.
Yes, a DS has access to the same library, but it's a more expensive system and a bulkier unit. If you aren't so sure about whether you'll play the portable system enough, a cheap GBA won't be too much of an issue if you end up not liking the games.
Yes, it would cost more, but it's worth it. And the DS Lite isn't bulky at all. It's just right for my small hands (I have small hands because I'm a girl)
Am I really going to buy a PSP for two games?
Well if it's value the DS undoubtedly has more of a chance of more games you'll like, and if you do happen to see a few GBA games you want they'd be playable. Homebrew is tricky on it compared to the PSP but the sheer volume of games makes up for it.
I agree with everyone that the DS is a great choice and will introduce you to lots of weird fun games. I personally think that everyone should play EBA or Ouendan.
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I have Lumines for XBLA, but it looks a PSP is in order.
What other gems do you peeps recommend? And is Sony games hardware as flaky as their computer stuff?
People speak highly of the sonic rush games.
The platforming's not too bad but the storyline makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a rusty plastic spoon.
As noted, the DS can play GBA games, so it's got that going for its value.
There is a DS version of Super Mario 64, but provided you can adapt to the controls, it's actually superior to the original. New Super Mario Bros. and Super Princess Peach are also good additions to the Marioverse.
Halo... Metroid Prime Hunters, maybe?
Sonic Rush Adventure is pretty solid. I didn't care for the first Rush so much, but some people stand by it.
For racing... tough call, you said you've played Mario Kart DS to death... maybe Diddy Kong Racing would be of interest?
You mention Tetris, and if you can find it, Tetris DS is good.
I could name plenty of other games I have for the DS as well, though I don't know how interested you'd be.
As for PSP, it's a good system with good games, just not nearly as many. I have Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X and Mega Man Powered Up, both of which can be found for about 20 or less; Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles, Lumines, and X-Men Legends 2.
Haven't played these, but Secret Agent Clank looks neat, and there are the two Sonic Rivals games on there. Also, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters; those might appeal to your SM64 affinity.
Can't think of much else offhand (at least not without consulting a list and saying "maybe this"), though I think they have a version or two of Wipeout...
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It's alright, a bit hit and miss. I can't really play it in public because a few sections are pure trial and error prompting utter frustration factor.
WipEout Pure
Crazy Taxi
Sega Collection
Patapon
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth
WipEou Pulse
Loco Roco
Tekken DR
Disgaeaeaea
Final Fantasy Tactics
Daxter
Ratchet & Clank
Sonic Rivals
These were the ones that illicited any interest at all in me. I skipped the PS2, so most are PS2 ports.
Oh, and also:
Is this what I want for craxxoring this motherfucker?
Patapon, though I haven't played it, looks awesome, nifty, and fun as hell all at the same time
I bought Disgaea two or three days ago, and I love it, so I'll vouch for that one. I'll vouch for it personally.
It's not on your list, but Vice City Stories is great if you're into GTA.
As someone who owns both a DS and a PSP (PSP purchase was very recent), I'm thinking the PSP is really the superior system even though I've had boatloads of fun with my DS and probably won't stop using it (admittedly, I haven't touched it in a while--waiting for Bangai-O Spirits in English), but in general, I'm planning to spend a substantially larger sum of money on PSP games in the future than DS games.
RE: Your original post,
Go with a PSP.
I hate games which do that.
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FFT doesn't have as good a port (frequent load times can be annoying), but the translation is substantially better and they threw in some really cool and arts cutscenes so it's worth replaying if you liked the original version.
If you like Strategy/RPGs (and from your asking about Disgaea and FFT, it sounds like you do), I've heard nothing but good about Jeanne D'arc.
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I was mostly asking because I love Advance Wars, and X-Com, and thse seem to be in a similar-ish vein.
I'm now just twisting my GFs arm to let me spend like 200 quid on PSP stuff, when I want to buy a new Macbook Pro next month
If you love Advance Wars then isn't the two DS offerings tempting you?
It's your money amirite
don't need no approval from some wumminz