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windbane on 02 May 2007
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Narfer said:
kber81 said:
ckmlb said:
I really want them to release the 2nd PSP version, they have waited way too long after Nintendo released the DS lite which we know was when they started winning the hand held war...

I don't know... PSP is only 2 years on the market. As for me it's way too early for lite version. What the lite version would offer? A new more modern casing is all I expect. PSP is already so small. The difference would be minimal. In my opinion winning status of DS is only because of games which fit to much broader audience. Lite version boosted sale for sure but the most important factor of DS success are games.


In a way I kind of agree with you on that. First of all let me say, the success of any system is its games. Next let me just say it seems like everyone who had a regular DS sold it to a friend then bought a DS lite.

But anyway, you said, "In my opinion winning status of DS is only because of games which fit to much broader audience." I sort of agree with that. I have a DS lite and I love it and love the games for it (CURRENTLY PLAYING POKEMON!!!). The reason the DS is so popular is because its a perfect fit for what I believe most handheld gamers want: Either a much more simple port from a console game, a new or new sequeal simpler game, or remade classics. (Sometimes just streight classics, not edited) The DS is made for that. I dont know about most of you, but I really hate the idea of playing a ported console game that does its best to be the exact same thing. When given the choice to play a big, good graphics, big storyline, etc, kind of game, I would take the console version everytime. I prefer it. First of all it would most likely be better, and smoother. When going to handheld gaming, I want something more simple, something that goes good for on the run, not something so big and advanced. Also something intuitive and/or just plain simple dumb fun is good for handhelds too, which the DS is also very good for.


"The recruitment mechanic also adds a new, somewhat nonlinear aspect to the story mode. Between missions (which are often quite short, to feel "portable"), Snake and Roy plan over a map dotted with specific areas (like "airport") -- while there will always be one area that progresses the story, you can choose to undertake missions in any of the previously uncovered areas." --1UP review of MGS:  Portable Ops.

The franchises that go from PS2 to PSP are often like this example in that they change some of the play mechanics to incorporate more portable elements.  Rachet is similar in that the game was toned down to a portable level (size matters, after all).

There have been many remade classics including emulators that run on the PSP and all PS1 games (as far as I know) run on the PSP.  Official sony versions of those PS1 games hopefully become more prevalent.

The list that started this thread included remade FF1 and FF2 that actually add content (something I prefer, like MK2 on PSN that adds online...and this week Gaunlet 2 goes online on the PSN!...but that's another thread).  Granted, I already own Final Fantasy Origins that includes both, and I intend to just play that version on my PSP and PS3 simultaneously (PS1 game).

The DS may have more games geared toward the young crowd, but I think the PSP has several games in that category as well, in addition to the more mature games.  These include Ratchet, Loco Roco, and Lumines that I've already mentioned.  I think the PSP offers all of what you mentioned.  For some reason people have gotten the idea that better graphics means a game is not as portable.  Very odd.