Best College Student Handheld

Hi, I have been in college for about a year and I have been saving for a handheld and I was wondering which one would better fit me. I finish my day around 4:00-7:00, normally so if I played it would be at home. I am taking even more classes this next semester, however, so I probally will have a little less time. My free time (when I am not using it to sleep) is weekday evnings and weekends. So which would be better for me? I also own a PS2 and enjoy it mostly one the weekends. I am asking this question because my brother and my sister's boyfriend have a DS and it seems cool but I don't realley know if I want one based on the games I have seen them play and have played. Most games seem (not to be mean) 2D crap.

On my PS2 I enjoy playing-

Hitman 3

007's (I own most of them)

Starwars BF 1 & 2

Time Splitters

(I do enjoy mario party on my brothers DS but I prefer his 3D DS games like brothers in arms and COD4.)

Any help would bre great thanks!

What is "Homebrew"? I herd the DSI was making it very hard for "homebrew".johncane

Pirating basically... The DSi upgrade, for certain reasons, makes it harder to homebrew because of its redesign.

What is "Homebrew"? I herd the DSI was making it very hard for "homebrew".johncane

Go with the DS. It's more "in", and you look like less of a dork when playing it. The PSP is less popular, and it also has less video games. Get the Nintendo DS. majadamus

Oh sure, that way he can play Cooking Momma to be even more "in" :roll:

I still say PSP TC, trust me, you won't regret that choice unless you want some of the DS games (Cooking Momma?? lol)

[QUOTE="majadamus"]Go with the DS. It's more "in", and you look like less of a dork when playing it. The PSP is less popular, and it also has less video games. Get the Nintendo DS. GreenGoblin2099

Oh sure, that way he can play Cooking Momma to be even more "in" :roll:

I still say PSP TC, trust me, you won't regret that choice unless you want some of the DS games (Cooking Momma?? lol)

1. Just because graphics are 2D doesn't mean they're crap.

2. If you're worried about graphics don't get a handheld.

Hi, I have been in college for about a year and I have been saving for a handheld and I was wondering which one would better fit me. I finish my day around 4:00-7:00, normally so if I played it would be at home. I am taking even more classes this next semester, however, so I probally will have a little less time. My free time (when I am not using it to sleep) is weekday evnings and weekends. So which would be better for me? I also own a PS2 and enjoy it mostly one the weekends. I am asking this question because my brother and my sister's boyfriend have a DS and it seems cool but I don't realley know if I want one based on the games I have seen them play and have played. Most games seem (not to be mean) 2D crap.

On my PS2 I enjoy playing-

Hitman 3

007's (I own most of them)

Starwars BF 1 & 2

Time Splitters

(I do enjoy mario party on my brothers DS but I prefer his 3D DS games like brothers in arms and COD4.)

Any help would bre great thanks!

johncane

[QUOTE="majadamus"]Go with the DS. It's more "in", and you look like less of a dork when playing it. The PSP is less popular, and it also has less video games. Get the Nintendo DS. GreenGoblin2099

Oh sure, that way he can play Cooking Momma to be even more "in" :roll:

I still say PSP TC, trust me, you won't regret that choice unless you want some of the DS games (Cooking Momma?? lol)

Nice stereotyping.

There are much better games on the DS than Cooking Mama. Unless you like fighters and racing games, the PSP has comparatively nothing.Cherokee_Jack

True, but since he's giving an advice to follow some trend, he could've add that as well.

Anyway, I have a PSP and I don't have a single fighter/racing game and I'm really happy with the games selection. I'd wish to get my hands on Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, but I think that's it tbh.

I dont know if I am allowed to say this but... dose anyone use the PS1 emulator? I have tons of ps1 games. And dose the emulator void warentey? If not dose it work on Mac?johncane

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

[QUOTE="majadamus"]Go with the DS. It's more "in", and you look like less of a dork when playing it. The PSP is less popular, and it also has less video games. Get the Nintendo DS. Cherokee_Jack

Oh sure, that way he can play Cooking Momma to be even more "in" :roll:

I still say PSP TC, trust me, you won't regret that choice unless you want some of the DS games (Cooking Momma?? lol)

Battling stereotyping with more stereotyping. Well Done.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Oh sure, that way he can play Cooking Momma to be even more "in" :roll:

I still say PSP TC, trust me, you won't regret that choice unless you want some of the DS games (Cooking Momma?? lol)

Lionheart08

Battling stereotyping with more stereotyping. Well Done.

Okay, name me some worthwhile PSP games besides those and GoW.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]There are much better games on the DS than Cooking Mama. Unless you like fighters and racing games, the PSP has comparatively nothing.GreenGoblin2099

True, but since he's giving an advice to follow some trend, he could've add that as well.

Anyway, I have a PSP and I don't have a single fighter/racing game and I'm really happy with the games selection. I'd wish to get my hands on Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, but I think that's it tbh.

i own both a psp and ds and have played a majority of both of their respective libraries

the ds actually has games and it's a much more durable system with better battery life, the superior handheld

theres way much more to the ds library than cooking mama or castlevania.. i haven't even played a castlevania ds game yet

just compare the last few months of ds games vs psp games and you'll notice there is more consistent quality on the ds

I don't really see that as false. Are there any shooting games on the DS that are that good?johncane

Okay, name me some worthwhile PSP games besides those and GoW.

Cherokee_Jack

Final Fantasy Crisis Core blows away any other handheld game, even GoW

Patapon (Patapon 2 already released in Japan)

LocoRoco (LocoRoco 2 already in Japan as well)

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (Handheld GotY winner)

Secret Agent Ratchet, pretty fun game

Soon coming "Prinny is it ok for me to be the Hero??" this title alone pwns every other DS game :P

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

Okay, name me some worthwhile PSP games besides those and GoW.

GreenGoblin2099

Final Fantasy Crisis Core blows away any other handheld game, even GoW

Patapon (Patapon 2 already released in Japan)

LocoRoco (LocoRoco 2 already in Japan as well)

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (Handheld GotY winner)

Secret Agent Ratchet, pretty fun game

Soon coming "Prinny is it ok for me to be the Hero??" this title alone pwns every other DS game :P

PSP: Sport, Shooters and racing games

DS: Platformers,Casual ,RPGs, adventure, action-adventure games

[QUOTE="johncane"]I don't really see that as false. Are there any shooting games on the DS that are that good?Cherokee_Jack

there's also COD: World at War on the ds, got an 8.3 on IGN

least the psp is getting resistance for that but i dunno how it will control

as for ff:crisis core , personally i think the game is terrible, get a ds if you want rpgs, it has the original ip AAAE TWEWY plus Chrono Trigger and upcoming DQ IX

not to mention the upcoming GTA ds looks pretty decent

Well, the PSP has many funtions worth the purchase, but seeing how you plan on not using them why don't you do this??

There are pages for both DS and PSP games here on GS. Check all of them (well some of them) and decide which one has the most games you're interested in.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="johncane"]I don't really see that as false. Are there any shooting games on the DS that are that good?voxware00

there's also COD: World at War on the ds, got an 8.3 on IGN

least the psp is getting resistance for that but i dunno how it will control

as for ff:crisis core , personally i think the game is terrible, get a ds if you want rpgs, it has the original ip AAAE TWEWY plus Chrono Trigger and upcoming DQ IX

not to mention the upcoming GTA ds looks pretty decent

Ya. I have played COD on my brothers DS. Most DS FPS lack online (are there any with online?). The look of Socom and some of the other FPS and TPS along with their online abilites makes me want a PSP but I keep thinking that I may regret it.johncane

[QUOTE="Lionheart08"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] There are much better games on the DS than Cooking Mama. Unless you like fighters and racing games, the PSP has comparatively nothing.Cherokee_Jack

Battling stereotyping with more stereotyping. Well Done.

Okay, name me some worthwhile PSP games besides those and GoW.

Socom: Fireteam Bravo
Socom: Fireteam Bravo 2
Crisis Core
Patapon
Loco Roco
GTA: Liberty City Stories
GTA: Vice City Stories
Monster Hunter Freedom
Star Ocean: First Departure
Wipeout: Pure
Jeanne D'Arc
Daxter
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
Secret Agent Clank
Wipeout: Pulse
Tekken: Dark Ressurection
Street Fighter Alpha Max 3
Sid Meier's Pirates
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Loco Roco 2
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow
Starwars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
Killzone: Liberation
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Burnout Legends
Metal Gear Acid
Metal Gear Acid 2
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
Midnight Club: LA Remix
Ridge Racer
Twisted Metal: Head On
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Megaman X: Maverick Hunters
Crush

But hey, if you want to write off all these games be my guest.

I wouldn't spend my money on a handheld. I never liked quick-fix games (except for tetris). I like games for their depth and the ability to immerse me. I feel handhelds have always been gimped. And if you are playing at home there really is no point. I would save up for a console but even then I don't think it's worth it. You can ride your PS2 for a long time. And being in college (once in a lifetime experience) stay away from video games

PS: I wish I can follow my own advice.

But hey, if you want to write off all these games be my guest.Lionheart08

I wouldn't spend my money on a handheld. I never liked quick-fix games (except for tetris). I like games for their depth and the ability to immerse me. I feel handhelds have always been gimped. And if you are playing at home there really is no point. I would save up for a console but even then I don't think it's worth it. You can ride your PS2 for a long time. And being in college (once in a lifetime experience) stay away from video games

PS: I wish I can follow my own advice.

chowderboi

I wouldn't spend my money on a handheld. I never liked quick-fix games (except for tetris). I like games for their depth and the ability to immerse me. I feel handhelds have always been gimped. And if you are playing at home there really is no point. I would save up for a console but even then I don't think it's worth it. You can ride your PS2 for a long time. And being in college (once in a lifetime experience) stay away from video games

PS: I wish I can follow my own advice.

chowderboi

It is my second semester and I have a 4.0 in the UC system. College is great compared to High School and easy. Also, I live far off campus so I don't hang out with classmates much, which means free time.

I wouldn't spend my money on a handheld. I never liked quick-fix games (except for tetris). I like games for their depth and the ability to immerse me. I feel handhelds have always been gimped. And if you are playing at home there really is no point. I would save up for a console but even then I don't think it's worth it. You can ride your PS2 for a long time. And being in college (once in a lifetime experience) stay away from video games

PS: I wish I can follow my own advice.

chowderboi

Just because a game is handheld doesn't mean it's not worthy. I kinda thought like you when the PSP/DS came out as I didn't want either of those... but MGSPO came out and I was forced to change my mind.

Haven't regreted my choice so far.

I was using the DS's GTA in my desition and to me it looked like crap when compared to the PSP. I mean if you have to choose by one screenshot who would choose DS GTA over PSP's GTA:VC?johncane

eh the psp gta games seem like rehashes and don't really appeal to me at all.. personally i think the ds gta sounds better if you read about the features

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/first-gta-ds-details-leaked-446509

http://www.gameplayer.com.au/gp_documents/081118GTADS.aspx competitive and co op offline and online = win, plus takes advantage of touchscreen and mic

heh i actually had a psp before my ds, went through 4 of them until i got a slightly less defective one

now i have 2 ds lites.. kind of regret my psp ever since the gimmick wore off and games stopped coming out as frequently

Go with the DS. It's more "in", and you look like less of a dork when playing it. The PSP is less popular, and it also has less video games. Get the Nintendo DS. majadamus

Hi, I have been in college for about a year and I have been saving for a handheld and I was wondering which one would better fit me. I finish my day around 4:00-7:00, normally so if I played it would be at home. I am taking even more classes this next semester, however, so I probally will have a little less time. My free time (when I am not using it to sleep) is weekday evnings and weekends. So which would be better for me? I also own a PS2 and enjoy it mostly one the weekends. I am asking this question because my brother and my sister's boyfriend have a DS and it seems cool but I don't realley know if I want one based on the games I have seen them play and have played. Most games seem (not to be mean) 2D crap.

On my PS2 I enjoy playing-

Hitman 3

007's (I own most of them)

Starwars BF 1 & 2

Time Splitters

(I do enjoy mario party on my brothers DS but I prefer his 3D DS games like brothers in arms and COD4.)

Any help would bre great thanks!

johncane

Honestly, based on the types of games you're looking for, I wouldn't recommend a handheld system at all. While the PSP has alot of shooters, the controls are very ill-equipped to handle them, making for a very frustrating experience. Also with the PSP, I know it's gotten better in the last year or so, but a huge chunk of the PSP's library are either lesser-quality ports of PS2 games, or lesser-quality off-shoots of PS2 games.

The DS is BY FAR the better handheld system (if you want an mp3 player, get an ipod), with some awesome games, but based on your preferences, you may not like many of them. No accounting for taste, but whatever.

I'd say just stick with your PS2.

(if you want an mp3 player, get an ipod)svetzenlether