PSP2 is going to change gaming, not the 3DS

Keep in mind that I will be buying a 3DS and loving it, if not at launch then soon after.

However, the PSP2 is doing so much more that I - a gamer - care about. Mainly because of online and control scheme.

Online: 3DS is using 12-digit friend codes. PSP2 is using PSN with friends lists and trophies, as well as "Near" software to see gamers near you and see what games are popular in your area. 'Nuff said.

Control scheme: PSP2 has every control option that the 3DS has, plus an extra touch pad on the back (touch controls that don't obscure the action? Heck yeah) and an extra analog stick. You won't see too many 3rd-party 3DS games that can't also be done on the PSP2.

Another thing is the Playstation Suite. Having every Playstation Suite game that's on Android phones also available on the PSP2 is going to be pretty helpful.

I am interested in playing games in 3D, but I'd gladly trade 3D for a second analog stick, better-quality online, and markedly better graphics.

It won't change anything as everything it'll do already exists.

The only Change that I see the PSP2(NGP) and the 3DS doing for Gaming is Graphic in enhancments for Handheld Gaming.

Other than that nothing.

I don't care I'm buying both.

Nothing you mentioned will change gaming.

Neither of them are going to change anything.

The only Change that I see the PSP2(NGP) and the 3DS doing for Gaming is Graphic in enhancments for Handheld Gaming.

Other than that nothing.

LegatoSkyheart

Well Sony's probably not going to make good games for it.

Uncharted Sure! But wait not by Naughty Dog?

Same with most of the announced games

I doubt it, the NGP doesn't look practical from what I see. How can you offer a console experience on the go? Also 3G isn't that big in America like it is in Europe you can't stay connect to the internet on the go 24/7 at least not cheaply anyways.Fightingfan

I guess you mean 4g? 3g is in a big portion of the US. 4g is whats lacking now and even that seems to be exploding.

PSP2 and 3ds are not really changing gaming though.. What really is doing that is the smartphone game market.. More and more people are looking for that all in one device (phone, camera, light games, online, web browser).. Thats really is what changing the handheld gaming landscape... I look to tegra 2 to really see where things are heading.

Only if its cheap at launch.

Needs to match the 3DS launch price to be viable.

Dat analog!

But no, I disagree.

PSP2 is cool tech for a handheld device, nothing new in gaming though. Tell me how with nothing new it can change gaming? 3DS will be the first mass market 3D games console with no special glasses required. 3D is something PSP2 can't do, but also something that can introduce new gameplay mechanics (albeit probably limited).

Well Sony's probably not going to make good games for it.

Uncharted Sure! But wait not by Naughty Dog?

Same with most of the announced games

Cruse34

Naughty Dog is involved in the development of Uncharted NGP.

It won't change anything as everything it'll do already exists.

GreenGoblin2099

Well Sony's probably not going to make good games for it.

Uncharted Sure! But wait not by Naughty Dog?

Same with most of the announced games

Cruse34

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

Not Really.

I think the one thats gonna really "change" gaming is the 3DS. HOWEVER, I'd rather buy a PSP2 over a 3DS since its a portable PS3.

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

Zophar87

/facepalm

The NGP is supposed to be coming out at $300-$350. If you're going to be sarcastic, at least know what you're talking about first.

To the poster above me who mentioned it being a "portable console," I completely agree. That's one of the problems I have with the original PSP. Instead of original IPs and proper handheld titles, Sony is porting over a lot of older titles and making mediocre spinoffs to popular series.

Also, I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a widespread problem, but I tend to get a headache when I play my PSP for an extended period of time.

Which one will change more? Probably the PSP2 as it is doing more different than the 3DS is, but neither are extremely ground breaking. At the same time both offer innovation and such. I am very excited for both, but given the lackluster lineup of 3DS games I am holding off on buying one (for now) and then when I saw the PSP2 it kinda stole my heart :P. I hope they rock E3. Both companies better come with some great announcements!

But no, I disagree.

PSP2 is cool tech for a handheld device, nothing new in gaming though. Tell me how with nothing new it can change gaming? 3DS will be the first mass market 3D games console with no special glasses required. 3D is something PSP2 can't do, but also something that can introduce new gameplay mechanics (albeit probably limited).

SaltyMeatballs

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

The only Change that I see the PSP2(NGP) and the 3DS doing for Gaming is Graphic in enhancments for Handheld Gaming.

Other than that nothing.

locopatho

That's not changing a freakin' thing though.

Compare Online enhancemence to Motion Control and Touch Screens.

Besides, We've seen more enhancements with Online Handheld Capabilities through Cellphones, also the PSP and DS could already go online so if anything it's just improvements for Handheld Gaming, Evolutions not Revolutions.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

But no, I disagree.

PSP2 is cool tech for a handheld device, nothing new in gaming though. Tell me how with nothing new it can change gaming? 3DS will be the first mass market 3D games console with no special glasses required. 3D is something PSP2 can't do, but also something that can introduce new gameplay mechanics (albeit probably limited).

windsquid9000

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

Greyfeld

/facepalm

The NGP is supposed to be coming out at $300-$350. If you're going to be sarcastic, at least know what you're talking about first.

To the poster above me who mentioned it being a "portable console," I completely agree. That's one of the problems I have with the original PSP. Instead of original IPs and proper handheld titles, Sony is porting over a lot of older titles and making mediocre spinoffs to popular series.

Also, I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a widespread problem, but I tend to get a headache when I play my PSP for an extended period of time.

....you know...its funny how u think u know the price of the NGP....do u work for SONY? cuz thats the only reasonable explanation as to how u would know the price. Anyway ill be buying both, but id say that 3DS is bringing more change than the NGP.

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

Greyfeld

/facepalm

The NGP is supposed to be coming out at $300-$350. If you're going to be sarcastic, at least know what you're talking about first.

To the poster above me who mentioned it being a "portable console," I completely agree. That's one of the problems I have with the original PSP. Instead of original IPs and proper handheld titles, Sony is porting over a lot of older titles and making mediocre spinoffs to popular series.

Also, I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a widespread problem, but I tend to get a headache when I play my PSP for an extended period of time.

Either give a link stating that fact or get off of System Wars, and like $300-$350 is any better.

lolSony fanboys.

[QUOTE="windsquid9000"]

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

But no, I disagree.

PSP2 is cool tech for a handheld device, nothing new in gaming though. Tell me how with nothing new it can change gaming? 3DS will be the first mass market 3D games console with no special glasses required. 3D is something PSP2 can't do, but also something that can introduce new gameplay mechanics (albeit probably limited).

Nintendo_Ownes7

[QUOTE="windsquid9000"]

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

But no, I disagree.

PSP2 is cool tech for a handheld device, nothing new in gaming though. Tell me how with nothing new it can change gaming? 3DS will be the first mass market 3D games console with no special glasses required. 3D is something PSP2 can't do, but also something that can introduce new gameplay mechanics (albeit probably limited).

Nintendo_Ownes7

[QUOTE="Greyfeld"]

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

Zophar87

/facepalm

The NGP is supposed to be coming out at $300-$350. If you're going to be sarcastic, at least know what you're talking about first.

To the poster above me who mentioned it being a "portable console," I completely agree. That's one of the problems I have with the original PSP. Instead of original IPs and proper handheld titles, Sony is porting over a lot of older titles and making mediocre spinoffs to popular series.

Also, I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a widespread problem, but I tend to get a headache when I play my PSP for an extended period of time.

Either give a link stating that fact or get off of System Wars, and like $300-$350 is any better.

lolSony fanboys.

hmmm $300 and even $350 SEEM TO BE....less than $500? Hmm thats strange ;). For what the NGP (PSP2) offers $350 or less is a great price IMO. I am very excited for both the 3DS and the NGP, but one thing is for certain, the 3DS will cost more than it is worth and the NGP will probably cost less than its worth, although maybe on par.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

The only Change that I see the PSP2(NGP) and the 3DS doing for Gaming is Graphic in enhancments for Handheld Gaming.

Other than that nothing.

LegatoSkyheart

That's not changing a freakin' thing though.

Compare Online enhancemence to Motion Control and Touch Screens.

Besides, We've seen more enhancements with Online Handheld Capabilities through Cellphones, also the PSP and DS could already go online so if anything it's just improvements for Handheld Gaming, Evolutions not Revolutions.

hmmm $300 and even $350 SEEM TO BE....less than $500? Hmm thats strange ;). For what the NGP (PSP2) offers $350 or less is a great price IMO. I am very excited for both the 3DS and the NGP, but one thing is for certain, the 3DS will cost more than it is worth and the NGP will probably cost less than its worth, although maybe on par.

NaveedLife

NaveedLife! You're ruining my fun! Stoppit.

Guess you weren't around gaming when the PSP came out, fans of Sony and game critics everywhere were saying the exact same thing about the NGP's predecessor. About the only thing we know for sure that the NGP will change, is bro gamers interest in handhelds (because of the second analong stick) for shooters.

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] I dunno, that online stuff sounds pretty sweet for a portable.locopatho

That's not changing a freakin' thing though.

Compare Online enhancemence to Motion Control and Touch Screens.

Besides, We've seen more enhancements with Online Handheld Capabilities through Cellphones, also the PSP and DS could already go online so if anything it's just improvements for Handheld Gaming, Evolutions not Revolutions.

I am REALLY hoping that either the 3DS or NGP (or both) have a game that is a persistant online RPG (like Diablo II). Not like WoW, like Diablo, BIG difference lol. It would be great to have a big online community with tons of customization, loot and so on, where you could connect wirelessly to a friend or few and play locally, or just hop online and play with them and thousands of others online.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

That's not changing a freakin' thing though.

Compare Online enhancemence to Motion Control and Touch Screens.

Besides, We've seen more enhancements with Online Handheld Capabilities through Cellphones, also the PSP and DS could already go online so if anything it's just improvements for Handheld Gaming, Evolutions not Revolutions.

NaveedLife

I am REALLY hoping that either the 3DS or NGP (or both) have a game that is a persistant online RPG (like Diablo II). Not like WoW, like Diablo, BIG difference lol. It would be great to have a big online community with tons of customization, loot and so on, where you could connect wirelessly to a friend or few and play locally, or just hop online and play with them and thousands of others online.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] It is for handhelds tho surely? Maybe they start making some fun online co-op games, imagine a 16 player Pokemon game for 3DS using a similiar online system !locopatho

I am REALLY hoping that either the 3DS or NGP (or both) have a game that is a persistant online RPG (like Diablo II). Not like WoW, like Diablo, BIG difference lol. It would be great to have a big online community with tons of customization, loot and so on, where you could connect wirelessly to a friend or few and play locally, or just hop online and play with them and thousands of others online.

Yeah if they are like Diablo II, then it is a deep experience that you could easily play for far too long :P, but also are able to play for 20 minutes or so like you said and get something accomplished. Generally I get sucked in and play for a bit but its nice to have the option either way while not sacrificing gameplay and depth. Man I love Diablo II :P

oh and did you know that Blizzard was considering making a Diablo DS but it just never got talked about again (to my knowledge).

It won't change anything as everything it'll do already exists.

GreenGoblin2099

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

I am REALLY hoping that either the 3DS or NGP (or both) have a game that is a persistant online RPG (like Diablo II). Not like WoW, like Diablo, BIG difference lol. It would be great to have a big online community with tons of customization, loot and so on, where you could connect wirelessly to a friend or few and play locally, or just hop online and play with them and thousands of others online.

NaveedLife

Yeah if they are like Diablo II, then it is a deep experience that you could easily play for far too long :P, but also are able to play for 20 minutes or so like you said and get something accomplished. Generally I get sucked in and play for a bit but its nice to have the option either way while not sacrificing gameplay and depth. Man I love Diablo II :P

oh and did you know that Blizzard was considering making a Diablo DS but it just never got talked about again (to my knowledge).

Other than 3D the 3DS doesn't do anything the PSP or DS can't do. The NGP is a whole new ball game. So many doors have been opened.babyeatermax

But I said in the Poll I don't care as I will be getting both systems. The NGP also has some good features like the multi-touch track pad on the back, and the touch screen, the gyro, Accelerometer, and Compass, I also think GPS can be implemented creatively into some games. Just like on the Wii forcast Channel was implemented into some games.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] That's exactly what I was thinking of! The whole 16 player thing seems enough, leave the massive ones to PC lol, but yeah hopping onto one of those games for a 20 minute bus journey or whatever sounds very appealing :)locopatho

Yeah if they are like Diablo II, then it is a deep experience that you could easily play for far too long :P, but also are able to play for 20 minutes or so like you said and get something accomplished. Generally I get sucked in and play for a bit but its nice to have the option either way while not sacrificing gameplay and depth. Man I love Diablo II :P

oh and did you know that Blizzard was considering making a Diablo DS but it just never got talked about again (to my knowledge).

Haha yeah Diablo and a good FPS...thats what my buddy bought the system for and never got :P. Instead we settled for Goldeneye: Rogue Agent lol.

does the 3ds touch screen support multi-touch(more than one finger)?MFDOOM1983

It won't change anything as everything it'll do already exists.

GreenGoblin2099

agreed 10 thousand percent. the ngp freaking has a rear touchpad for goodness sakes, thats freakin genuis. imho not only the ngp will be higher rated it will outsell the 3ds by the boatloads. next gen started when the ps3 came out, now next gen for portables will start when the ngp comes out. why would they code name it next generation portable. cant wait

[QUOTE="Greyfeld"]

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

OMGOMGOMG 3G on a handheld!!!!11!!!1!!!

OMGOMGOMG Dual analog sticks!!!1!!11!!11oneone!!!!1!!

OMGOMGOMG it's $500.....

painguy1

/facepalm

The NGP is supposed to be coming out at $300-$350. If you're going to be sarcastic, at least know what you're talking about first.

To the poster above me who mentioned it being a "portable console," I completely agree. That's one of the problems I have with the original PSP. Instead of original IPs and proper handheld titles, Sony is porting over a lot of older titles and making mediocre spinoffs to popular series.

Also, I don't know if it's just me, or if this is a widespread problem, but I tend to get a headache when I play my PSP for an extended period of time.

....you know...its funny how u think u know the price of the NGP....do u work for SONY? cuz thats the only reasonable explanation as to how u would know the price. Anyway ill be buying both, but id say that 3DS is bringing more change than the NGP.

First off, a little research goes a long way.

Secondly, I know this is System Wars, but regardless of your gender (Hi there, "look at me, I'm a chick that plays games" signature!), not resorting to straw-man attacks or flamebating would do wonders for having an intelligent discussion. This means not pulling the "You must be a total fanboy!!" card just because somebody disagrees with you. Especially when considering that my posting history proves otherwise.

And lastly, I'll be picking up a 3DS before I get the NGP, because I enjoyed the DS more than the PSP this generation.

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"] does the 3ds touch screen support multi-touch(more than one finger)?windsquid9000