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[Vic Viper]

which handheld system are you most excited about ?


psp for me, because of MGS Acid.

[Uchiha Sasuke]

Sorry but its the PSP all the way for me. Plus the whole dual screen seems kinda like a cheap gimmick to me. Plus PSP is where the visuals are at.

[Infernal Mass]

i'm not a fan of the handhelds..but if i were to choose one i'd go with the DS. The psp just seems a bit too ambitious. Most consumers like myself just want something to play games on, instead of a multimedia centrer with DVD capabilities..etc..

Such features are nice, although the price tag isn't..

The Ds has alot of support already..Team ninja is making a game for it. i think microsoft studios said they were interested in the DS as well.

[Vic Viper]

psp has alot of support too

Capcom: Vampire Chronicle (tentative name), fighting
Capcom: Devil May Cry Series, action
Capcom: Viewtiful Joe Series, action
Genki: Tokyo Freeway Battle, race
Koei: Shin Sangoku Muso (tentative name), action
Koei: Strategy Game (tentative name), simulation
Koei: Table Game (tentative name), table
Konami: Ys: Ark of Napishtim (tentative name), action RPG
Konami: Sports game: soccer (tentative name), soccer
Konami: Sports game: baseball (tentative name), baseball
Konami: Mahjong Challenge Club, table
Konami: Meikyu Tansaku Gata Monster Shooting (tentative name), FPS
Konami computer Entertainment Japan: Metal Gear Acid (tentative name), TBA
Cyberfront: Koron, puzzle/action
Success: Kumo no Furaibo, communication/adventure
Success: Mah Meito, table
Success: Zooo, puzzle
Square Enix: TBA, TBA
Sega: Puyo Puyo Fever, action puzzle
Sega: Project S (tentative name), TBA
Sony Computer Entertainment: Gran Turismo 4 Mobile (tentative name), driving and "car life simulation"
Sony Computer Entertainment: Sarugetchu (tentative name), action -
Sony Computer Entertainment: Tenken Chimon (tentative name), action RPG
Sony Computer Entertainment: Together Everywhere (tentative name), chatting game
Sony Computer Entertainment: Minna no Golf (a.k.a. Hot Shots Golf in the U.S.; tentative name), golf
Taito: Puzzle Bobble, puzzle
Tomi: Action Game, action
Dorasu: Dorasu Slots, pachinko simulation
Now Production: Intelligent License (tentative name), puzzle quiz
Now Production: Onryo no Mura (tentative name), horror adventure
Namco: T.O.E. (tentative name), RPG
Namco: New Ridge Racer (tentative name), racing
Namco: New Puzzle Game (tentative name), puzzle
Nihonichi Software: Devil Wars (Japanese name "Makkai Wars"), simulation RPG
Hudson: Tengai Makyo Series (tentative name), Japanese-style RPG
Hudson: Bomberman Series (tentative name), action
Hudson: The Tower of Purgatory (tentative name), SF action RPG
Bandai: Gagarve (tentative name), RPG
Bandai: Mobile Suit Gundam (tentative name), TBA
Banpresto: Super Robot Wars (tentative name), TBA
From Software: AC Formula Front, mech simulation
Yuke's: Pro Wrestling (tentative name), sports
Work Jam: Tantei Shinguji Santarou, adventure

[Vic Viper]

PSP Developers (Japanese)

Total: 34

Idea Factory
Atlas
SNK Playmore
MTO
Electronic Arts K.K.
Gust
Capcom
Genki
Koei
Konami K.K.
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Konami Computer Entertainment Studio
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Cyberfront
Success
Sammy
Square Enix
Spike
Sega
Taito
Tecmo
Dimps
Tomy
Dorasu
Now Production
Namco
Nihonichi Software
Hudson
Bandai
Banpresto
From Software
Marvelous Interactive
Yuke's
Work Jam

PSP Developers (USA)

Total: 24

Activision
Atari
Backbone Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
EIDOS
Electronic Arts
Factor 5
InXile
Konami Hawaii
LucasArts
Majesco
Midway Games
Namco Hometek
Radical Entertainment
Rockstar Games/Take 2
Saffire
SEGA of America
Snowblind
Sony Online Entertainment
Surreal Software
THQ
Ubisoft
Vicarious Visions

[Vic Viper]

Originally Posted by Infernal Mass

i think microsoft studios said they were interested in the DS as well.

nope thats not true.

Microsoft denies Rare is developing for DS

Responding to numerous reports to the contrary, Microsoft denies that its Rare studio is working on any titles for the Nintendo DS.
Responding to numerous reports that Rare is in possession of Nintendo DS development kits and has at least two titles currently in the works for the upcoming handheld, Microsoft has recently issued the following statement:

"Microsoft and its studios are focusing all efforts on developing quality games for the Windows and Xbox platforms. Neither Microsoft Game Studios nor any of its developers are involved in developing games for DS at this time. Rare has developed, and is continuing to develop, Game Boy Advance games. At this time, there are no plans to support the DS."

The reports, which surfaced shortly after E3, originated at GameCube Advanced, which claims to have obtained the information from Microsoft's own Ken Lobb (formerly of Nintendo of America) during a visit to Nintendo's E3 booth. Intriguingly, the site recently suggested that its E3 scoop has gained credibility in the form of a similar report in Nikkei, one of Japan's top financial news publications.

[Sodge]

I like my handhelds to be gaming machines; not gadgets with gaming capabilities thrown in as a bonus. I mean, the PSP is really nice -- don't get me wrong -- but it just doesn't seem like it is a serious gaming device. While the DS' dual screens and 'stylus gaming' is indeed a gimmick, it's one that clearly sells. Also, the fact that the PSP's screen isn't protected, you'd better be ready to welcome it to scratch country! Futher more, I personally feel that the Nintendo DS has more tried-and-true franchises behind it and its success -- everyone knows Mario, and even Link and Samus to an extent. And Microsoft can't be interested in the DS; well, unless they want to lose more money than they already are by giving it to their rival company.

[kupoartist]

Originally Posted by Sodge

While the DS' dual screens and 'stylus gaming' is indeed a gimmick, it's one that clearly sells.

I disagree - PC gaming has supported Dual Screens for ages now, but nobody uses it. Of course, its wildly different given that the DS obviously comes with Dual Screens as standard, but its all about what goes on each of those screens. So far, its pretty much a case of plonking a map on one screen, which is barely a selling point (obtrusive hitting 'Select' may be, but having a map constantly on one screen isn't THAT useful). Both Dual Screen and Stylus Gaming offer new gaming oportunities, but I doubt that Developers will rush into using the features, because there are only so many games that can be made with those features before the consumers get bored. Creativity is great, but a system sadly lives on uncreative games. The DS just makes things difficult.

I find it interesting that you call the PSP a "gadget with gaming features thrown in", when I only recently had a debate with someone over the fact that the PSP has far fewer "special features" (i.e. Gimmicks) than the DS. He argued that the PSP was all about pretty graphics but nothing else. Who knows... either way, I can't honestly say that i'd buy either of these handhelds just yet. The PSP has the hardware and stylish looks, but Sony are being oh so quiet about battery power and pricing. And then, Dual Screens just don't excite me at all... or fill me with confidence in the battery and price department either.

Looks like i'll just keep with my first-gen GBA then. Shame my nuclear-fired light source ran out of batteries, so i guess i'll have to sit under direct sunlight if I want to see the screen

[Urahara Kisuke]

I personally would have to choose the DS because I have been a fan of Nintendo for a while and it sort of disappoints me becuase Nintendo lately has been getting the short end of the stick in the gaming industry. Hopefully some day Nintendo will out do PS2 and X-box.

[dan da man]

Im getting both.

[Urahara Kisuke]

Originally Posted by dan da man

Im getting both.

Yah, even though I really like Nintendo. I will be getter both sooner or later. Just can't pass something I can play in school up. lol

[pjb2006]

im not getting either. psp is trying too hard to appeal to the masses of casual gamers who buy a PS2 just so they can play Need for Speed Underground and Madden, and the DS's dual screens don't appeal to me (Ooooh, 2 screens must mean twice the fun, right.....NO!). I'm waiting for the new Game Boy to come out. It is, after all, the highest selling game machine of all time.

[Frozen]

BOTH.

There´s amazing titles coming out for each even though Metroid and Metal Gear are enough reasons for me.

I won´t be getting either one any time soon, though, I still enjoy my 2 GBA SP a lot.