I'd argue many DS games likely don't get the ratings they deserve thanks to the whole Stylus thing being a whole new disruptive controlling method that isn't the perferred method for most critics. (Though apparently is for a lot of other people... like my aunt.)

I know I don't want a DS thanks to the Stylus. Well because the Stylus and 2nd screen makes TV porting impossible.

I was considering picking up myself a PSP for myself for my birthday for Jeane D'Arc and D&D Tactics (as i can never find a game) but eh, I just got too many wii and PC games to beat right now.

 No it wasnt ... it all started from a silly rumor , which came from a " guy " , that knows , one of the developers , whom stated that CoO could arrive on the PS2 at the end of this year ... thats not proof . I might be wrong , and if you can give me one solid link , where this was actually revealed , and I couldent find it , or see it ( because Im on PSP fansites a lot ... bealive me , a lot ) I will bealive you .

 Same is with the PSP on many sites . Ex : Gamespot gives MHF2 a 5 and NFS : PS a 4 , while most give them from 7-8 . Also , its often draged down , because of lack of an analog nub ...

 Handheld games in general get taken less seriously, though i'd say it was more pronounced on the DS.  I myself hate handheld games.

Though only reason I want a PSP is because the slims can plug into your TV. 

Hmmm... but Sony is only adding games that cater to the current PSP crowd. They're not really expanding into any new markets with Patapon (people who like quirky games like Locoroco) and GoW (people who like action titles like GTA/MGS).

Sony needs to think outside the box like Nintendo did. The DS has done well because of games like Nintendogs and Brain Age. Not saying that the PSP needs a dog simulator or a collection of logic puzzles. They need things that really set the system apart. (Speaking of, where is that damn GPS.)

 Well I can understand you . I know many whom hate handheld gaming , me on the other hand I adore it , since the GB :)

Steve : do you think that a new IP from Sony could really go head-to-head with Mario/Pokemon?Brain Training?Nintendogs ? I dot think so ... they should put on the PSP IMO more big-names , that would deffinatl help ... 

@Hunter_Alien: EGM's March issue

1. Having more functionality is not holding it back. I use my PSP for an MP3 and movie player all the time and that's awesome to have on as a portable device. Awesome multimedia features does not hold anything back. All it means is that the attach ratio is lower. If there was less piracy it would sell more of the great games it has, but this argument that it's great at other things holds it back is ridiculous. 2. The PSP is pretty cool looking, especially the screen. "Cool" is purely subjective, though. 3. Yeah, and every time Sony trys to stop piracy the whole world crys foul and gets pissed at them. They obviously know piracy is killing their game sales, which is why they release new firmware all the time. What can they do? The device that allows copiedd games to be played from an SD card on the DS will probably reduce those sales as well. 4. Install base is not a problem from the PSP. At all. The last month it sold better than the DS in Japan, and it sold better than the 360 (and PS2, PS3) worldwide last week. There are as many PSPs in the world than Wiis and PS3s combined, and much more than 360 and PS3 combined. Install base is not an issue. 5. The load times are better on the new model. The problem is the load times are better from the memory stick...which adds to piracy...the DS allows the same thing now, though, which is multiple games on a memory stick (SD on DS) without having to carry around games with you.

if youd o plz get the slim

it has faster loading time smaller and better colors to me

yay my psp might get a little bit more loved IF THE ANALOG STICK DIDN'T BREAK!!!!   

stand by for confirmation...stand by...stand by....okay its confirmed. Get the PSP Lite. Its better in all aspects.