I have both. I think I like the DS better especially now that I have the DSi, but I end up playing the PSP more because of games like Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, etc.

Well i have both systems, and i enjoy them pretty equally at the moment.

The ds seems to have more pick up and play games, where as the psp has more immersive games, plus I have been flying a lot lately, so those umd movies are pretty sweet on 3 hour plane rides :) (and i've bought quite a few for 5 bucks at gamestop)

So i chose both...BUT, the new DSi. I haven't had a chance to get one yet, but i like what i see, that might tip the scales in ds' favor.

If I got one of them I'd get a DS. Though, is the new DSi much better then it's older versions? Except of the built in camera and slimness, what's new?

Great thread as I have no idea, but strongly considering purchasing one for my 2.5 year old son and dad will do most of the playing;)

So all in all, I shall take your advice and purchase the DS? Is that the SONY Playstation model?

I don't really need all the other fancy parts. Just a machine that plays games when attached to the TV, afterall, I already have a DVD player, computer with hard drive, etc.

ALl help much appreciated:)

If you want a gaming console connected to the TV, especially for your son I recommend the Nintendo Wii. It has the most child friendly games. The Sony PSP and Nintendo DS that are discussed in this thread are both handheld like a Gameboy.

I always liked PSP more, probably because I'm a Final Fantasy freak and wanted Crisis Core so badly.

Get a Nintendo Wii, also you might be interested to get these games 9 Best Nintendo Wii Video Games For Your Kids - Parenting.com (click on next on that page to see the games and description). Most of them involve the whole family and also are good for your child as he grows.

There are more mature titles but when your kid gets at that age I guess a new console will come. :mtongue:

I knew I would be outnumbered...

I love my PSP. I use it EVERYDAY, and it's just amazing. I've done so much with it more than I ever have done with my bff's DS I stole from her because she doesn't play it.

PsP. Reasons are UMD videos, MP3, Inernet Browser and good games like "Crisis Core", "FF1 & 2", "Guilty Gear" etcetc. The battery life is not as good as a DS but it does last me a solid day of playing so its good enough. I do like the DS but the PsP wins for me by a tiny fraction because the new DSI cannot play MP3 format sounds, not as good browser and cameras? My mobile has a much better camera with 8 Mega Pix and flash haha. Yea, PsP rules :D

DS all the way. PSP does not have Megaman Star Force