I don't see what you mean Soriku. They are fine most of the time. If the graphics look as good as Devil May Cry on PS2, I'm really pleased! I'd like to see which games you're talking about though.

Honestly though, having PS2 graphics, I'm not used to see ''high-budget'' games being made for this little handheld. How can I put it... It seems like it's a waste IMO.

I've been playing Crisis Core for a while, and I'm actually surprised at how deep the game is! Imagine how it would have been on a console, especially the PS3. If it was just graphics that matter, how could they have not made them HD so it could come out for the PS3? Sure, they need the usual Sony series on the consoles as much as the handheld to compete with Nintendo, but it's still shocking me, since PSP games mostly play the same way (analog stick, 4 buttons setup).

^ The only thing I can think about are the textures. I think UMD-discs don't have the same capacity has a DVD disc, so they have to compress them all. At least, that's what I think.

I mean, look at this screenshot from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed:

Good example or not, there is definitely something missing there.

*EDIT: Here is a better comparison:

^ PSP

^ PS2

All the processing power in the world wouldn't change the 1.3 GB capacity of a UMD

i think developers rather push games for a DS system rather than PSP system because of more units out on tne streets me more in pocket money can be earned than a smaller but better graphic money, plus its easier to make a DS system game than a PSP UMD game. Thats just my opinion.

GOW: Chains of Olympus looks equal or even better than his PS2 games. The killzone and Wipeout game looks great aswell;;.. I think an huge PSP fan can easily name 50 games like that.

Its likely due to the fact that the UMD is limited to 1.3gb of space for developers to use.

UMD space is my guess. Not only does PSP has a gpu to rival the ps2's, but it also has a stronger CPU and an equal amount of ram [double for faster loading times on the 2000, and 3000 model]

Luck up Tekken Dark Ressurection. I looked up ISO's and it seems near the limit of the full UMD, the graphics look superb and near ps3 quality tekken 5 IMO. Am picking that game up later on....

The graphics are fine IMO.

There's not really much more you can ask for honestly.

its certainly space.

its only inferior its textures
psp its 30mhz faster the ps2, but i think the graphic chip do less.