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Joystiq: The new PSP has this port moved slightly to the left, another thing moved slightly to the right, it is more shiny and supports component cables now. Not any major improvements, but it *feels* better, and that's all that matters, right?
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Joystiq: Oh yeah, and games play better. We forgot to mention that.
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damn sony, I dont want to have to spend another $200!
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The SDK/API probably provides some sort of function to return the available system memory size(e.g. GetRAMSize();) and any developer worth his/her salt would never hard-code those values in the software. So then its up to how well the legacy games were developed. Some will probably take better advantage of this than others, the same way some PC games can take advantage of system upgrades.
I'm glad they gave a private demonstration; I don't know if the public could handle such an announcement as more RAM. Letters confuse us.
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Why do I not believe you?
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee with WiFi 4 player local was about 3 hours at the most. Same situation but Twisted Metal Black or Wipeout, 4-5 hours. DJ Max Portable 2 single player was about 8 hours. DJ Max Portable 2 local multiplayer was 7 hours. So shortest I ever experienced was Hot Shots Golf. Longest was running SSB homebrew for 9 hours. Sony's official stat on battery life at PSPs launch was 3-5 hours.
Or maybe mine's just fucked up, who knows.
wait, the PSP has games?!?!?!
hehe jk
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I may even consider buying one now that there are 'more' games out and that they improved upon the current architecture. I'm not that big of a fanboy to deny myself some good games that can't be played on my DS.
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Just curious, in what specific ways do you feel the DS original is far superior to the DS Lite?
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1. The Lite's crappy squishy DPad. Someone other than Sony FINALLY put out a DPad that didn't suck (DS Phat), but then they take it away in the revision.
2. Admittedly less important then the DPad, I find the "GBA Carts Stick Halfway Out" thing to be a very half-assed design. Annoying and impractical.
3. I hate the power "slider". Really awkward, and just annoying and pointless.
4. IMHO, it looks more like a toy than that Phat does.
As far as the DS Lite's improvements: I don't need a brighter screen because I never have a need to play outdoors (I don't really game on the go), and the Phat is as bright as I need it inside. The better Mic placement is only a very minor change. And while the stylus is much better (exactly what I had wished the Phat's stylus was), I've managed to get used to the Phat's shirt skinny stylus.
Heh, sorry, apparently I can't count. ;)
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Between this, and the revelation that the TV-Out on games is Component-only, I've gone from a "Nintendo-to-Sony Convert" back to "Bah, forget Sony" in just one day.
What next? A revelation that the extra battery life is only if you buy a 10 lb. $100 add-on?
Way to squander your opportunities.
(I'm not actually mad about this, I'm just rather disappointed.)
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So far the only good games was Trauma Center and Simcity. Mario is Mario, no matter what character it is, it's still pretty much MARIO BROS. Mini games can only go so far.
I'm not saying PSP is better but I'm sure DS is not. The only thing that makes me play with my DS more is cuz of the awsome Clamshell design, for faster tuck away when at work; and the R4DS, for "free" and fast downloading games. I love racing games and kiddy Mario Kart will never compare to Gran Turismo. (But hopoefully GT Mobile will be worthwhile; Rainbowsix LV was a disappointment). Now, let the Nintendo Fanboys ruch in twice as fast.
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And why would you play Simcity? No wonder you think the DS is crap. Get some good games, then we'll talk
Now the RAM on psp is a interesting development it could help out the PSP make more games, however I doubt many publishers will bother really since DS is so kicking PSP's ass it doesn't matter. I wonder if Sony will drastically change interface of new psp to stop home brewing, thats sadly a selling point even if for the wrong reasons. Why do they need firmware updates anyway? DS lite never has firmware updates and works fine with 100% of games.
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And again, like said several times, Nintendo and Sony views are different. Sony believed in many features and these updates provide that. Nintendo, does not like updates so they make new systems like every couple months. How Gameboys did they make again? But once in a while they would copy each other. Sony copied the Wii with the sensor control (which was pointless to the PS3 since PS3 doesnt even have that many games that use it) and Nintendo copied the Webrowser on the PSP for the DS lite (which is pretty unusable).
It shocks me that you can even type. Please NeverSage take the time to read my comment again. Here I will copy and paste it for you:
LMAO... like always DS fanboys not playing with their DS' cuz it got boring fast like always. And pls. don't start listing games of good DS' games b/c I have them all. (thnx to the R4DS).
So far the only good games was Trauma Center and Simcity. Mario is Mario, no matter what character it is, it's still pretty much MARIO BROS. Mini games can only go so far.
I'm not saying PSP is better but I'm sure DS is not. The only thing that makes me play with my DS more is cuz of the awsome Clamshell design, for faster tuck away when at work; and the R4DS, for "free" and fast downloading games. I love racing games and kiddy Mario Kart will never compare to Gran Turismo. (But hopoefully GT Mobile will be worthwhile; Rainbowsix LV was a disappointment). Now, let the Nintendo Fanboys ruch in twice as fast.
Actually here let me bullet point some important phrases that should be considered in your next comment.
-"don't start listing games of good DS' games b/c I have them all. (thnx to the R4DS)."
-"the only good games was Trauma Center and Simcity"
Please start with that.
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