Strell, I agree and disagree at the same time. Sure the DS isn't being used as innovatively as Nintendo wants, but then again, neither is any system. Even though other systems aren't touting their hardware as a revolution to gaming, they're simply calling it an evolution. That's what I think is wrong. An evolution would be going from 2-D games to 3-D games. Yes the PSP is doing this, but then again, if it's already been done, then why is it an evolution. The GBA does have some 3-D games (even if they're sprite based), but it wasn't saying that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
A system is never going to be used to it's full potential. And for the DS, I don't see it as a bad thing. The touch screen is offering people something they couldn't do before on a STRICT gaming system. Without the touch screen the DS is just like the PSP is, an MP3 player with wings. I'm not biased towards the PSP, I just see a point in having it when the games I do have for the PlayStation 2 aren't even fun while I'm at home, needless to say I wouldn't want them on the road. But I digress, I'm a sucker for gadgets. If I do end up liking it (or the media they use does have more functionality) then I probably will get it. The DS on the other hand is a complete difference (and some similarity) to me than I've ever had on a gaming portable. When I played MP: Hunters for the first time, it reminded me so much of unreal tournament that I was instantly sold on the fact that you get precision hits like the mouse. I also realized that with Mario 64 being ported that some of the greatest games (in my opinion would be a majority of N64 games) again with more detail. Not all of you like this idea though, but you know that's what the PSP is doing. The only problem is that the PSP is getting ports of games that are still being made (GTA, Ape Escape) and so on. They don't offer any new material other than taking it wireless. Heck, even their controller layout is the exact same. The GameCube and DS versions of Metroid so far are so different in comparison upon the fact that it is portable, more precise, different controls and other things.
I know I'm just ranting about how feeble the PSP is compared to the DS (You sly dog, you got my monologing), but that's what forums are for. Oh well, ever since it first came out (actually when they announced Animal Crossing for this bad mamma-jamma) I was sold. The PSP hasn't offered anything up yet that will make me dirty my pants like Nintendo did.
In conclusion, I would have to say that although their is a media bias towards the DS in favor of the PSP, who cares what the media thinks. Apparently the media thinks we're doing a bad job in Iraq (which we're not, just people don't like good news) and that Paris Hilton is one of the most interesting people of 2004. If you're going to care about what these people think, then you're worse off than them. Don't listen to what other people's opinions are, then you won't be yourself. As the great poet (and singer) Maynard James Keenan says, "Think for yourself."
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