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GAF, I need your help! PSP or 3DS?
- Thread starter Blood Diamonds
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We may shed a light on games that he didn't notice or take seriously before, or give a concentrated area of info at least. If people are afraid of asking and discussing things like this then what's the point of a forum?
secretanchitman
Member
yeah i agree. i have plenty of gba and ds games, but only ocarina of time 3D and nsmb2 on the 3DS (and smash bros whenever it comes out). ive played my 3DS a lot more than the vita. the vita is extremely nice hardware but the serious lack of games and a major push from sony kills it for me personally. at least nintendo seems to care about the 3DS..
i do have to admit though. i never played my 3DS since i completely beat nsmb2 a few weeks ago, and before that, i didnt even touch it since i bought ocarina of time 3D last year along with the 3DS (also it was with my friend but even still i wouldnt have played it).
yep, i have an iphone 4S 64GB and play a lot of games on it. the iphone is how i discovered phoenix wright surprisingly, and ended up getting it on the ds. also have all 3 consoles, pc/mac, etc.
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Well from this thread I discovered the flaws of the 1000, the fact that PSP has a huge RPG library, and that the PSP has also very good fighting games. I guess most of these could have been done with a little research, but I also wanted opinions and past experiences and such.
I would've said just go with a cheapo PSP and wait for 3DS to mature a bit buuuuut, you won't be able to talk about new 3DS games on gaf :| If that's important to you, go fo 3DS. It's not like a PSP won't be dirt cheap for a while anyway, probably only set you back a couple of new games' worth of cash anyway.
HoodWinked
Member
PSP with cfw.
Oh, if you're going PSP then a an RPG you need is Breath of Fire. USA has 4 and Europe's got 3 (weird I know), but both are really good. Great mix of sprites and 3d, brilliant ost's and pleasant, non-angsty stories. Just a recommendation!
Well from this thread I discovered the flaws of the 1000, the fact that PSP has a huge RPG library, and that the PSP has also very good fighting games. I guess most of these could have been done with a little research, but I also wanted opinions and past experiences and such.
PSP. You already own a DS, and are a fan of a genre of games that 3DS is sorely lacking in. It's cheap, has a great library, and 3DS will still be there once you get through the PSP games you want to play. Go for a 3000 model for the better screen. If you can, try to buy an extended battery life pack from Sony. I don't believe those are manufactured any more so that might cost some coin. On the subject of games, I suggest going digital where you can afford it, and feel it's a game you want to play in the future. It's a good way to create a library if you ever do want to get a Vita down the road.
I do own a 3ds I made an error on that last post I meant to say I owned every Nintendo system released in America except for the Virtual Boy which I did want at the time, but thankfully never bought. My fault.
I also like Kirby, Especially Kirby Superstar. One of my all time favorite platformers.
sublimit
Banned
Then get a PSP.Exclusive 3DS games don't even come close (for now) to PSP's huge library.
Personally i'm satisfied with my 2000.
Mysterious Stranger
Member
3DS is the future and has better graphics and a great library that is coming soon.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Depends on the games you're looking for.
I still have/had all the handheld systems except the 3DSXL. If you already have the DS and its RPGs, but you want more RPGs, the PSP is a great system. Other than that, I don't think it's worth getting a PSP over a 3DSXL if you're not into RPGs.
That's just me though. It all depends on what games you like and want to play. Without the RPGs, the PSP is no better than the Vita, in my opinion.
I still have/had all the handheld systems except the 3DSXL. If you already have the DS and its RPGs, but you want more RPGs, the PSP is a great system. Other than that, I don't think it's worth getting a PSP over a 3DSXL if you're not into RPGs.
That's just me though. It all depends on what games you like and want to play. Without the RPGs, the PSP is no better than the Vita, in my opinion.
sublimit
Banned
It's not only the RPGs.The PSP gives him access to a big library of classic PS1 games too.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
The guy asked a simple question. PSP or 3DS? No Vita there. Maybe the fact is you love it too much, not that I hate it at all...
Canis lupus
Member
PSP, it has a big library of games.
Napalm_Frank
Member
PSP now, 3DS later is what I'd recommend. Cheaper games, homebrew, bigger library.
Oh and I'd recommend getting any other model than 1000. 2000, 3000 and E1000 are all good. GO too if you are planning to go full digital.
Oh and I'd recommend getting any other model than 1000. 2000, 3000 and E1000 are all good. GO too if you are planning to go full digital.
that1dude24
Member
the psp now, i had a blast with the games and homebrew it offered. looking around here, most of the umds are pretty damn cheap too.
the 3ds later, if the software library continues to build
the 3ds later, if the software library continues to build
Arpeggio23
Member
I'm honestly not sure if the OP realizes that the Vita can play PSP games (digital download only), and make them look amazing as well.
OP -- get a Vita. They are on sale this week at Target. $249.99 for the Wi-Fi model with a free $50 gift card. That effectively makes the Vita $199.99.
OP -- get a Vita. They are on sale this week at Target. $249.99 for the Wi-Fi model with a free $50 gift card. That effectively makes the Vita $199.99.
Actually, no. If you opt to hack it, you simply jack up the processing speed in the VSH menu, and I guarantee you that my PSP (a 1000 model) will load just as fast, if not faster than any other PSP on the market. Though that consumes a bit more battery life, I've never had a problem with the default UMD load times, so I rarely ever overclock.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
This thread is convincing me that I gave up on the PSP too soon. Time to start bargain hunting.
I had no idea Sony released an extended battery pack. That just blows my mind.
I had no idea Sony released an extended battery pack. That just blows my mind.
Silvawuff
Member
It depends on what you like to play. RPGs and older PS1 games? PSP. If you like Kingdom Hearts you'll eventually want both. Birth by Sleep is easily one of the best games on the system, and the cost of admission is reasonable. 3DS offerings at the moment are pretty slim, but it has a few great games that will keep you busy for a while.
Yeah, it comes in handy too. But things have never been the same since they revamped their batteries so that they couldn't be modified. I'm still not sure how it works, even though I made one, but code can actually be written onto the batteries to turn it into a jigkick battery. (At least the old ones) I haven't seen the extended life batteries since.
Summary of the thread thus far:
DS vs. PSP = DS wins
3DS (incl. perfect DS backwards-compatibility) vs. PSP = 3DS wins
Future outlook:
3DS vs. PSP = 3DS wins
I own all three, by the way. I like playing (and usually owning) every gaming device out there. I've recently decided to change my ways though. Better to own one or two platforms and get the absolute best out of them than owning them all, never really getting deep into anything and building up a huge backlog in the process.
DS vs. PSP = DS wins
3DS (incl. perfect DS backwards-compatibility) vs. PSP = 3DS wins
Future outlook:
3DS vs. PSP = 3DS wins
I own all three, by the way. I like playing (and usually owning) every gaming device out there. I've recently decided to change my ways though. Better to own one or two platforms and get the absolute best out of them than owning them all, never really getting deep into anything and building up a huge backlog in the process.
Let's see...
PSP can play every single game from from the Atari 2600 up to the PSone after 5 minutes of a modder going to work. (that's thousands upon thousands of games)
The 3DS can play 3DS and DS games. (Still, a metric ton of games, but nowhere near close to the PSP's library.)
This is all based on opinion, so no console really wins. If you're just going by backwards compatibility, then the PSP would win by a landslide.
Wait wait wait ...
You're saying - buy a PSP then mod it and PIRATE a bunch of games you don't own, and you'll have a better platform than 3DS??
How does that make any sense to someone who wants the complete LEGITIMATE (not to mention LEGAL) platform experience???
And what's the use of a PSP if it requires you to be a CRIMINAL to get the most out of it????
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Quick question: When I had a PSP 3000 it was kind of pain to hack and keep hacked. Has the situation improved or are you better off trying to track down a 2000?
Yea... he never said that. Stop trying to get people in trouble
This is fucking stupid and you should feel fucking stupid :lol :lol
that1dude24
Member
twentytwo22
Member
All PSPs (including 3k and Go) can be soft-hacked (meaning every time you do a hard turn-off you need to run a program which loads in 5 seconds and just stays on your memory card).
It works for everything and it's as easy as it could possibly get.
You're not NJShadow. Why are you replying to my post?
He has THOUSANDS of games ready to play on his PSP, by the way. You only have one, it seems. Congrats on owning the cartridge though.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Cool, thanks.
What part of past tense do you not understand? What part of my question necessitated your opinion on the matter?
chickdigger802
Banned
Yeah, get a psp 3k.
Vita is nice but a lot of great psp games are still/ will never be on psn.
3ds is nice but ill still wait for some hot bundles and for more RPGs cuz that seems like your thing.
Vita is nice but a lot of great psp games are still/ will never be on psn.
3ds is nice but ill still wait for some hot bundles and for more RPGs cuz that seems like your thing.
that1dude24
Member
i'm replying to your post because this is an open discussion forum, and i feel you're unjustly jumping on another user?
he said he downloaded thousands of games? where? so far as i could tell, he simply said that the psp COULD (which it can!) play thousands of games.
1. This forum doesn't endorse piracy.
2. No one ever said he downloaded thousands of games.
maverick40
Junior Member
Get the vita man seriously. All the great rpgs from psp and ps1 are available on psn. The vita is amazing hardware too, it makes the 3ds and 3ds xl look like a cheap toy.
that1dude24
Member
1. this forum also doesn't endorse witch hunts!
2. you, in response to one of his posts, posited that "it requires you to be a CRIMINAL to get the most out of it????". i posted a response to show that no, you don't need to be a criminal to enjoy emulation, and you responded that he has "THOUSANDS of games", which, if not an explicit accusation, seemed to me to be an insinuation that he did.
Actually, I'm in the same boat that he is. I own every single Genesis game that I have on my PSP, yes, the original cartridges. That pic he posted of Metroid almost had me fall backwards, because it's absolutely true. While others can have differing opinion, if you already own an original copy of a game, there's no harm in bringing to a console that would have otherwise never seen it. No crime here, bud.
Did I say the PSP was capable of thousands upon thousands of emulated games? Yes. Do I have thousands and thousands? Absolutely not. Are you cray cray? =P
EDIT: Additionally, I do not support piracy, as I've never seen the appeal. I was bouncing off the walls after I realized that I could take my entire Genesis collection with me on the go, and THAT was the only draw for me. Well that, and some of the decent homebrew games. (PSP Revolution being my fave!)
Napalm_Frank
Member
Bubububu Birth By Sleep ;_;
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Well, the problem is, I'm not just into the Vita that much, I can see the huge potential, though, but downloading games just doesn't sound like something I want to have to use frequently, Waiting for a day when the game I want comes out as downloadable doesn't appeal to me so much when I can just order it and play it on a PSP. But you said it makes them look amazing? Does it actually enhance the way it looks? Or does it run through a filter? I am also very interested in the downloadable PS1 classics, are they on the Vita too?
You know, the modding does sound really interesting, don't kill me, but it's just great to see these things and what people can do. Is it still really bad if I already own the game? You might go "Why would you want to emulate this game if you already have it?" Well, I might just enjoy the bigger screen, controls, and portability of it. It sounds great and I don't think you can just straight up call someone a criminal just because they want to play the games they already own in a much different way and therefore a much different experience.
IMO
What he said is true, but he's saying about the newest, 6.60-based CFW. I have a 6.20-PRO permament CFW on my 3k, so I don't have to run anything after restarting...
Napalm_Frank
Member
STOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL SCUM!