How the PSP sizes up to the DSi, iPhone

by Ross Miller { Oct 2nd 2008 at 3:00AM }

Note: Relative sizes approximate

Learning the art of "never sleeping," Joystiq has gone ahead and created a comparison chart of the new Nintendo DSi, comparing it to the PSP-3000 and Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone (by tech specs, not games library). Check it out.

Tags: apple, dsi, iphone, ipod-touch, nintendo, psp-3000

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Hashbrown Hunter @ Oct 2nd 2008 3:43AM

The DSi is quite sexy, but it is sort of taking some cues off of the PSP.

Actually the funniest thing about this is that I don't think the DSi is meant to be competing against the PSP. I think the DSi is meant to be a competitor to the iPod Touch because of the App Store's casual appeal. Either way this is certainly going to make things a LOT more interesting in the handheld wars.

farfisa @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:44AM

I agree -- kind of in the other direction, but the same idea. The iPhone is more of a competitor to the DS(i) with the casual touch-controlled market. The PSP is a roaming console.

I have an iPhone and a PSP, and though I think the iPhone is great at a lot of things, I don't think Steve Jobs has played a PSP or he might've been a little more hesitant to call the iPod touch the "best portable device for playing games." Unless you're only into racing games, then it's a little closer! ;)

farfisa @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:44AM

Christopher @ Oct 2nd 2008 10:01AM

"Either way this is certainly going to make things a LOT more interesting in the handheld wars."

Really? Why do you think that? I personally don't see anything monumental here.

Christopher @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:58AM

Why is there even a DS related story here? Does this really interest you guys? I'd expect it to be on the DSFanboy, but why here?

s.mario @ Oct 2nd 2008 10:12AM

Who really cares? Can you play God of War, FFVII, Syphon Filter, Burnout, Socom, Grand Theft Auto on the DSi or iPhone? NO!! So who gives a sh*t about it...

The PSP is the only handheld where gamers can get a console equivalent fix on the go...

Kinsey @ Oct 2nd 2008 2:00PM

Well the DS does have Burnout. Its horrible tho. The PSP Burnout looks like a PS2 game, The DS Burnout looks like well I was gonna say PS1 game but its not even that good.

TM @ Oct 2nd 2008 11:08AM

The DS gets all these things but does that imrove the quality or graphics of its games? That is really what it was made for...games.

Bryan @ Oct 2nd 2008 12:35PM

yea the chart was a waste. If there was more detail in it maybe it would have been a better read. but they just mention it has wifi and a browser and how big it is. the semi-important stuff. they gotta say well ds has new releases the psp 3000 has a better screen and built-in mic. or type of games you can expect.

required @ Oct 2nd 2008 12:42PM

I have the original DS and do not like it for the following reasons: ergonomics, resolution, and games. This new variant doesn't look like it addresses those things.

Alien @ Oct 2nd 2008 1:05PM

Well the handheld war is decide... the DS won, but that doesnt mean that the PSP cant be a full-blown success on its own ;)

TBH, I agree with the guys above, this is not a threat for the PSP, because its still way to casual...

Kspraydad @ Oct 2nd 2008 3:39PM

The new DS still doesn't bring it to PSP levels of media and fun imo. But each to his/her own I guess.

J. Tal. @ Oct 2nd 2008 5:05PM

There's my reason to pick a DS. That camera is cool! Just look it up on gametrailers.com and see all the cool stuff you can do with it! The psp is still the king of online and graphics though.

Kspraydad @ Oct 4th 2008 12:19AM

.3mp is cool?

aj @ Oct 2nd 2008 5:16PM

The whole "casual gaming" thing has gone too far when three completely different things can be said to be competing for the same audience.

I'm not saying one is better than another, I am saying it's like suggesting that Ferrari and Ford are trying to attract the same consumers. It's just insane.

bunnyhero @ Oct 6th 2008 10:47PM

i'm surprised the chart doesn't list *weight*, just dimensions.

for portable gaming, weight is an important consideration. i carry too much stuff around in my backpack as it is.

isotrex @ Oct 8th 2008 6:28AM

LOL! There's an 'i' in DS now? haha
I thought it was suppose to be Steve Job's Apple to have those things. j/k

sony boy @ Oct 9th 2008 11:20AM

making the dsi smaller might have been a mistake because it would be too small for people with big hands.

hafiz @ Nov 11th 2008 4:32AM

PSP is the best. Plus, where the proof when the nintendo say they focus on gaming.

hafiz @ Nov 11th 2008 4:43AM

Which is better is depend on the person. If he want a fun, short and not complicated game, dsi is the right choice. If the person want a complicated, hardcore, long storyline and have a solid 3d graphic, psp is the right choice. As me, I prefer the psp because the game and power.