PSP vs. DS..(Facts)

[Vivi]

I found some intresting Information in my electronic gamer and thought i'd post it since there has been much debate on the issue.


Cost

PSP- 250$ Includes 32mb Memory stick headphones,AC adapter, Carrying case,Demo disk and Wrist strap.

DS-150$ Includes Stylus,AC adapter and wrist strap.

Size

PSP- 6.7x.9x2.9 Inches

DS- 5.9x1.1x3x3(6 while open)Inches

Weight

PSP- .62lbs

DS- .61lbs

Screen Size

PSP- 4.3 inch LCD
16:9 Ratio

DS- Two 3 inch LCDs
4:3 Ratio

Screen Resolution

PSP- 480x272 pixles

DS- 256x192 pixles

Available Colors On-Screen

PSP- 16,800,000

DS- 260,000

Memory

PSP- 32 megabytes
4 megabytes DRAM(Plus optimal memory stick)

DS-4megabytes

Game Media

PSP- Universal Media Disc-1.8Gigabyte Capacity.

DS- Cartridge 1 gigabit capacity
(note: 8 gigabits=1 gigabyte so the PSP can hold 14 times the amount of data)


Wireless Communication

PSP- IEEE 802.11b(wi-fi)-up to 11mbps transmission, 16 people Multi.

DS- IEEE 802.11b(wi-fi)-up to 2mbps transmission, 16 people Multi.

Battery Life

PSP- 2.5 hours playing Movies 3-6 hours playing Games

DS- 6-10 hours playing games

Other Features

PSP- USB 2.0 Port, Analog Stick,Can Display jpg pictures, mp3 music and mpeg4 movies.

DS- Touch Screen Backwards compatible with GBA/GB. Build in Microphone.

Hopefully this will help you decide what you want to get .

[GundamGuy]

Wireless Communication

PSP- IEEE 802.11b(wi-fi)-up to 11mbps transmission, 16 people Multi.

DS- IEEE 802.11b(wi-fi)-up to 2mbps transmission, 16 people Multi.

Ok... Why if they are using the same wi-fi standard is the DS slower.... and 11mbps is very fast for 802.11b... which only has "a realistic throughput of 2.5-4Mbps,"...

[Vivi]

Ok... Why if they are using the same wi-fi standard is the DS slower.... and 11mbps is very fast for 802.11b... which only has "a realistic throughput of 2.5-4Mbps,"...

I take what I read over your word sorry man.

[Sprung]

Quoted from www.nintendo.com:

Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card

It is 802.11, but it is neither b or g. It is proprietary, therefore the speed is dependant on what Nintedo prescribes.

[GundamGuy]

Quoted from www.nintendo.com:

Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card

It is 802.11, but it is neither b or g. It is proprietary, therefore the speed is dependant on what Nintedo prescribes.

Ok that explains why it's slower. It's not 802.11b it's a proprietary version of the 802.11 standards.

though 11mbps is still the very max 802.11b is capable of...

Also who buys a system based on Tech specs alone...

But if you wish to compare the systems... here you go.

[Vivi]

Ok that explains why it's slower. It's not 802.11b it's a proprietary version of the 802.11 standards.

though 11mbps is still the very max 802.11b is capable of...

You are arguing this fact because why now?
Just curious.

[GundamGuy]

You are arguing this fact because why now?
Just curious.

It takes two to argue...

[Vivi]

It takes two to argue...

Your write there's no point in arguing this because I take my time and effort to make a thread worth while and here you come arguing every little thing you can trying to prove me wrong at all costs good job man, are you proud or what?.

[Sprung]

Stop this now.

[Kazuya]

I feel sorry for people own the Nintendo DS. The PSP (Though I still will not get, just get a playstation 2) is more powerful then the DS. Plus it uses CDs instead of old-style cartridges. And remember, it is not uncommon for LCD screens to have a spot that is emtpy in color, all LCD owners should that by now.

btw, Legend, we must have the same source.

[Vivi]

I feel sorry for people own the Nintendo DS. The PSP (Though I still will not get, just get a playstation 2) is more powerful then the DS. Plus it uses CDs instead of old-style cartridges. And remember, it is not uncommon for LCD screens to have a spot that is emtpy in color, all LCD owners should that by now.

btw, Legend, we must have the same source.

Most likely. Electronic Gamer Monthly?.

[Josh]

Ok. The DS uses a specialized format of 802.11b. It uses the like slow part or something with specialized packets. There have been ppl that have been able to "catch" and read the data it sends.

[Cosmic]

I feel sorry for people own the Nintendo DS. The PSP (Though I still will not get, just get a playstation 2) is more powerful then the DS. Plus it uses CDs instead of old-style cartridges. And remember, it is not uncommon for LCD screens to have a spot that is emtpy in color, all LCD owners should that by now.

Why feel sorry for them? If they didn't actually want a DS then they wouldn't have bought one in the first place...

[Norgus]

What it comes down to, as I see it, is that if you want something aimed at portable gamers soely then get the DS. But if you want something rather flashy that is as much part of your media entertainment as it is for games (and your not quite so bothered about long runs without a recharge) then the PSP is probably for you.

is that about right?

[Winged 2.0]

Looks like it.

I'll prolly end up getting both eventually. Not sure when that time period would be, but both. Like when the DS is 80 bucks and the PSP is 100.