Sony PSP vs Nintendo DS - Comparison

Thinking about getting a portable gaming system, and wondering which one is right for you? Take a look below at the 2 leading systems to help you choose.

Feature:	Sony PSP	Nintendo DS
Unit Price (barebones)	$280	$150
Average Game Price	$40-60	$20-30
Backward Compatibility	No	Yes (plays GB Advanced Games)
Media Types	UMD	. GBA Cartridge . DS compact card
Battery Life	4-6 Hours	6-10 Hours
MP3 support	Yes	Unknown
Touch screen	No	Yes (with pen)
Microphone	No	Yes
Wireless	IEEE 802.11b (WiFi)	. IEEE 802.11 . Nintendo proprietary protocol
Wireless Game Sharing	Yes	Yes
USB support	Yes	No
Recording media	Memory stick PRO Duo	DS Cartridge
Misc	. Plays UMD Audio and Video	. Dual Screens . Embedded PictoChat software

Conclusion:

Both are top-of-line gaming systems, full of features and amazing graphics. The Nintendo-DS has a larger library of games, as it is compatible with GameBoy Advanced games.

The Nintendo DS is a more kid-friendly system with cheaper and more youth-geared games. While the PSP is a more high-end, "mature" gaming system with a potential to be a true multimedia system.

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