Is DS more powerful than PSP?

While the Nintendo DS has a very capable 3D chip, able to render the likes of Super Mario 64, it's no contest that the PSP has more raw power than the DS. Even the launch games (which didn't exactly have a ton of time to be developed) approach the graphical abilities of the PlayStation 2.
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Is the Nintendo DS more powerful than PSP?

PSP was indeed much more powerful than NDS, just like Lynx was more powerful (Better CPU, color screen) than Gameboy.
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Is a DS more powerful than a ps1?

tl,dr the ds is weaker than any gen 5 system (ps1, n64, saturn). Both the psp and vita are way more powerful than the ps1 and ps2.
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Is a DS more powerful than a 64?

The N64 can render a few more polygons and effects than the DS, but with its smaller screen, the DS does not need as many polygons to do what the N64 can. The only thing the DS really has on the N64, is the time factor and the frame rate. The frame rate on the Nintendo DS, for most games is 6o fps.
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What came first, DS or PSP?

November 2004 saw the introduction of the Nintendo DS, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) came out in December. The DS features a touch screen and built-in microphone, and supports wireless standards. The PSP became the first handheld video game console to use an optical disc format as its primary storage media.
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Sony PSP vs Nintendo DS Which Should You Buy In 2024?

Is the PSP 2 coming out?

Sony is developing a new PSP 2 handheld console tipped to launch in 2025. At least, that's according to a number of credible reports. It makes sense. Sony seems to be testing the waters for a native gaming handheld device with its PS5 add-on, the PlayStation Portal, which became the best-selling accessory of 2024.
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Why did the PSP lose to the DS?

So the momentum was lost when smart phones rose in popularity. The DS obviously won, since it was cheaper, it catered to the casual demographic (something Sony didn't think of it), cheaper development costs and the games were exclusive. You could only play Pokemon and specific entries in Zelda and Mario on the DS.
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Why is the Nintendo DS so good?

Its unique features and diverse library of games attracted a wide range of players, including both casual and hardcore gamers. The console appealed to many demographics with games that catered to various interests and skill levels. The DS library included a mix of innovative and well-established franchises.
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What sold more PS2 or DS?

PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 159 million* Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million. Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 141.32 million. Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million.
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Are DS games rare now?

Collectors, beware. You're in for a scare. Retro games tend to get rarer and more expensive as the years go on, and nowhere is that more apparent than the Nintendo DS. The handheld was discontinued in 2014, and many of its titles went out of print long before that.
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What sold more DS or switch?

The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million units lifetime. The Nintendo Switch is currently 14.16 million units behind the lifetime sales of the DS.
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Is PSP powerful than PS2?

While drawing a comparison between the PSP Go and the PlayStation 2 (PS2), it becomes evident that the PS2, as a dedicated home console, outshone the PSP Go in terms of processing prowess and graphical capabilities, establishing its superiority among Sony's gaming devices.
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Why is PSP so great?

One of the key reasons for the PSP's success was its design. The PSP had a sleek and stylish design that was unlike any other handheld console at the time. It featured a clamshell form factor, with a large 4.3-inch screen on one half and the buttons and control sticks on the other.
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Why was the PSP not popular?

It's just they didn't have a lot of games in general. Most of the games for the system were great for a handheld, it's just the library was still fairly small compared to the DS. I know one reason I didn't get one was the price of it. It was just very expensive.
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Will there be a 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS

The recently announced Nintendo 4DS is aiming to release at April 24th 2024, and it will be the last member in the DS family.
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What does a bricked DS mean?

A brick (or bricked device) is a mobile device, game console, router, computer or other electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage. The term analogizes the device to a brick's modern technological usefulness.
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Is the DS discontinued?

The Nintendo DS family went from the end of 2004 with the release of the first DS until 2020 when Nintendo finally shuttered the 3DS. Sony's PSP went from the end of 2004 until 2019 when the Vita was discontinued.
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Do they still sell DS?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.
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What was the last DS console?

The Nintendo 3DS was released in February 2011 and is notable for its "glasses-free" 3D features (autostereoscopy), which can be adjusted by depth.
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How old is the original DS?

The Nintendo DS (also known as the DS, or NDS) is a handheld game console from Nintendo. Development began in mid-2002 and it was first released in 2004. The DS is a small machine that can fold open to reveal two screens. One screen is a touchscreen, which lets people play video games made just for the Nintendo DS.
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Is PSP or DS more powerful?

While the Nintendo DS has a very capable 3D chip, able to render the likes of Super Mario 64, it's no contest that the PSP has more raw power than the DS. Even the launch games (which didn't exactly have a ton of time to be developed) approach the graphical abilities of the PlayStation 2.
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