First of all, I'm sorry to make a thread all about me, me, me. Don't be mad .

Anyway, I really, really don't know what to do here. I want a portable system. I think each of the systems have individual pluses and minuses to them, so I just don't know what to do.

I have to make up my mind here, because I plan to buy one this weekend. I certainly could go the PSP way because of it's future collaboration with the PS3, and the possibilities of Remote Play, etc. I am leaning harder in that direction (No jokes). But - the con here is that I already have a PS3, so a PS3 and a PSP - is that overkill? Isn't that kind of redundant?

But on the other hand, I like the Dual Screen play, and interesting games that the DS Lite is coming out with. Brain Age seems cool to me, plus the new Piccross game. Besides that, I don't know too much about the DS' future. I'm guessing 40 Mario games next year. I also don't know too much about the graphics situation. I need to know more about that.

I am very indecisive about things like this, and I'll probably think I have my mind made up, then an hour later I'll flip it.

I guess I really want both , but I shouldn't be spending that much cash on gaming right now. I feel guilty for that. But, my Birthday is October 9th, so maybe I should splurge just a little :P

Dang, I've only written a few paragraphs and already I see the pros here are seeming to lean towards the PSP.

It's worth mentioning that I plan to buy one of the bundles.

I'll probably be thinking about this at work all day tommorow (That's not too nerdy is it?), but I'll be able to read all of you guys' replies. I will take it all into consideration. I'm going to go do some more research online as I try to decide, but I look forward to your help. Thank you

Thanks for the suggestion. After posting the thread, I looked around some more, and the more I looked, I felt better about the PSP right now. Nintendo has been in the game longer, as far as handhelds go, but it looks like the PSP+PS3 combo could be really useful and fun for me.

I'd like to understand more about Remote Play, if you'd happen to know about it on the PSP. I saw that you can play Lair on your PSP with it, and I know you can turn your PS3 on and off. Can you also - say, watch a Blu-ray movie via the PSP? Or perhaps play Little Big Planet on PSP? What else can be done? The Remote Play might put me over the edge with my decision.

Also, I was curious about the save and quit system of the PSP. Is it similar to the PS3, like being able to quit a game without going to the main menu, etc.?

What games for the PSP are coming out in the next year that look fun to you?

Would have to be the PSP slim for me aswell...
Having had both i can say, that even though the DS is fun, it has minimal lasting appeal, to stay fresh for me i'd have to get a new game every week, and that isnt happening.... I know thats pretty much the idea of the DS, but i suppose i prefer my handhelds to be more console like too if you will.
And whereas the PSP, is obviously the most powerful and the games that come out for it are always going to be more enjoyable and everlasting in my book. And with remote play and being able to play Lair and future games on the system, well...Wowww...
Also most of my favourite game franchises continue onto the PSP, so that kinda edges me to the PSP side, i dont know about you two.

Well what do you mean, the PSPs graphics are of course superior to the DS's or do you mean the difference between the enhanced and normal versions of both systems. Well the difference between the DS and DS Lite is just a brighter screen for the Lite... And also longer battery life and of course a rather beautiful new design....
And i heard that there was a small difference between the two PSPs graphics, so hope that helps.... And of course the Slimmer and Liter feature and longer battery life and that new display mode, which allows you to hook the PSP up to your TV and use the TV as a screen, which sounds awesome.....


Hey, my birthdays OCT 15th and i'm getting myself a PSP Slim for myself then, it was no competition in my mind. It helped that the price of the PSP Slim is £129.99/$200.00 (just a guess on the $ price) which is very low, considering i spent £179.99 on the normal PSP.... And for only £30.00/$70.00 extra, look how much extra you get....

Well, look at the PSP release dates section..Lol.. And see for yourself...
Things like Final Fantasy Tactics:War of the lions and hopefully the release of Secret Agent Clank within a year excite me..
But honestly there is no end of new material coming out within the next year....

I am being totally unbiased by the way, as i think the DS is a great console considering i shelled out on it too.... But the PSP is certainly my favourite over the two... Especially if you have a PS3, just look at the options and possibilities we should experience with features like remote play...

PSP Slim all the way dude !!!

For me its the DS im afraid. Tiff has a PSP but apart from locoroco and soon silent hill there isnt anyother games i want for it

Dennis (thats me DS's name) has loads of games and loads of different types!!

I think it depends on what kind of games you like

Aww you guys. I'm flattered that you'd put so much effort in to helping me decide .

Just goes to show that this is without a doubt, the best Playstation forum on the internet.

I've made my decision. It's the PSP Lite for me. I've decided to go with the Daxter Bundle. See it here. It's the only bundle of the Slim that I can get @ my preferred store. I'm happy with it though. I should be picking it up on Saturday.

I will, I was just wondering what games you guys were looking forward to off of the PSP releases list.

Well, I have one question that might seem simple, but I do not know about the PSP - does it use the Playstation Network? Meaning, do I use my current PSN username on the PSP as well?

Thanks again for the thorough answers. I'm sure I'll be asking a lot more questions once I actually get the thing So, hope you're still around to catch that.

EDIT: Jane posted her message seconds before I posted mine. Thanks for the suggestion Jane. Like I said, I may get the DS as well eventually, as I have seen games I like on it too. But right now, I think it would be better for me to get a PSP.

Ok. I didn't know about how the PS network functionality. I heard about the future PS Store for the PSP, but did you hear that there is a unified PSN service (With a single username) coming as well - like on the PS3? I am just curious if that is coming, I haven't heard that part.

I signed up to get a demo of the God of War PSP game a long time ago. I don't know when it was supposed to come in the mail, but hopefully soon (What timing, Playstation Blog just made a post about it! Crazy ;O). I also saw previews for the Silent Hill game, that looks awesome to me, probably a must buy. The last Silent Hill game (I'm ashamed to say) I bought, was probably on the PS1. It's been a long time. I don't know what happened there . Did you see the movie though?

Do the PS1 downloadable games - via the PS3 store - transfer to the PSP easily? Have you tried that with any of them yet? I am going to transfer Demolition Derby over first.

Also, one more question. Besides what comes with the Bundle I mentioned I was getting, are there any "Must Have" accessories for the PSP? Meaning anything that should have come with it, but you guys ended up having to buy later on? I think I just need to buy a case to keep it in, but what does everyone else recommend? Any specific things?

Glad to hear. That helps. One thing. I just wanted to make sure, the A to B mini cable, that is the same exact cable that I charge my PS3 Sixaxis with correct? I know there are so many different USB cables out there, just wanted to confirm that.

Come on, its my Bday, i'm allowed to spend some of that hard-earned summer job cash, that i was meant to be saving....

Yeah, i've heard a lot about that, it sounds amazing !!!! I think i read that, it wasnt planned to be released over here until 2008 sometime, i may be wrong but that sounds correct to me.....???

And it looks like Lyn and Jay have answered all your other queries so...Goodbye...
And good luck with the PSP Slim MCW...

I read somewhere about the connectivity of a PSP to PS3 for driving games using the PSP's screen as a rear veiw mirror. True?

Thanks Jay. Good, a penny saved is a penny earned. Don't need another cable.

Thank you sir. I should have it in - hmm... carry the 1, about 21 hours

I'm really looking forward to it. Did anyone else sign up for that God of War demo that just shipped out? I did months ago, even though I didn't have a PSP . I planned to just stare at it for a 'lil while.

Yes this is true. I am not 100% sure if any games have that functionality right now, but it is entirely possible. This was first brought up with "Formula One Championship Edition" for PS3. It was shown to be working at an E3 event, but is not in the actual game for some reason.

I'm sure you'll see it show up in a game sooner rather than later. Guess they want to work the kinks out.

Well. I got my PSP Slim 2K. It's great. But I haven't played it yet, so I have yet to see just how great. It's charging right now, probably for another hour or so before I can use it.

I'll post a pic of the "Unbox" like all these internet folks do nowadays. I also bought a couple of things separately for it.

Be back later to talk more about it.

Must be a day for buying because i got a Wii today!!