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PSP vs iPhone: PSP will always win as a dedicated games machine |
Listed in: PSP, iPhone Tags: Ray Maguire, SCEE
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It's like the console wars, except, more portable this time. When you're talking about handheld gaming, three prominent devices come to light: the PSP, DS, and iPhone. Yeah, the iPhone is the new kid on the block, so to speak, but already it's getting support on the gaming front.
Just the other day, an analyst claimed that the iPod Touch would become (if it already isn't) a worthy adversary to the PSP. But the way SCEE's Ray Maguire looks at it, the iPod Touch and iPhone may be well off on their own as a handheld device, but when you're talking a "specific games machine," it's PSP all the way:
The mobile phone market for games has been around for a number of years, [but] the overall quality - despite some strong titles there - has been limited because of the different handsets and infrastructure in that business.
The iPhone has the advantage of being a single device and is growing a reasonable installed base, but [it] doesn't have the production power that a PSP has. As a specific games machine, the PSP is always going to win out.
We're in a great position to take on the interest in these snacking games and produce them at better quality, lower prices, with lower cost of development - that's a great business model.
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Although I like apple a lot. I think the PSP has the upper hand!
Emulators, Graphics, Apps..
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Also, it seems like Apple is trying to capitalize on the perception that the PSP is already dying, so that when it does actually die they'll probably say it was their doing. LOL. Pure stupidity.
The iPhone will never be taken seriously as a gaming device. You need solid controls for that. Maybe a touch screen and motion sensing in addition to physical controls, but you absolutely need a physical control set if you want to play anything more than casual games.
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IPhone and PSP devices share a lot of common traits, which means they appeal to very similar people. As such, we're talking about overall market share which is a fairly contentious issue at this stage, based on your personal preferences.
Yes, the PSP is probably the 'best' in terms of being a dedicated gaming device, but it's an arguement of context as much as anything.
It's probably about as relevant as saying that the IPhone is the best communication device.
Both platforms offer a lot of similar base features, but have a niche in unique areas. It's hardly news.
However, the underlying context of this article in particular is to base an arguement of superiority on a specialist aspect which ultimately ensures the point of the exercise is fatally flawed.
What this article DOES do though is provide confirmation for those bias to the PSP platform, who will naturally ignore the issue of context in favour of seeing this article as 'proof' for their ideology.
Since this is a PSP based site, It's expected these sorts of bias articles crop up.
Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt and see the article for it's true purpose and it's nothing more than filler content for the PSP minded.
Next.
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As far as the iTouch goes, it can be compared, but we all know the PSP wins at that. It may be because of this being a PSP section of QJ, so there may be some bias, but think about it. What does the iTouch have? Now, what does the PSP have? Yes, the PSP wins.
I seriously am starting to hate apple now.
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I think the purpose this all started is because Apple wants iPhone fanboys to feel superior to everything else. Trap them in their sad delusional world..
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But that said, I think this is more or less based on commentary after the fact. The mobile phone market and associated technology is really starting to blur the line in terms of niche markets and as such, consumers are only too eager to adopt new standards.
I think this back and forth debate started more from commentating about the exponential success in market take up on the IPhone as much as massaging their egos.
With the way technology has progressed in the last couple years since the PSP release, I think Sony would be well justified in having concerns about their market share.
Of course they can create a niche device that will top out in it's area of specialty - that's not the issue. The issue is market representation and overall share in the portable technology market and models like the IPhone are not only standing up and making people take notice, but also represent a very solid share of the overall market as proof of concept.
It's not as simple as top level commentaries like this might suggest, which tend to base their opinions on only bias segments of the overall picture.
Yes, the PSP is still the market leader in portable gaming technology - the real question is, will it still be tomorrow?
It's all mere speculation at this stage, but signs certainly are there that indicate this might not necessarily be the case.
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Comparing PSP to iPhone and vice versa is LIKE comparing a washing machine to a refrigerator. haha
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But I still believe both devices have their own userbase. If you don't like iPhone's style of games, you will never like it however the marketing gimmick tries to entice you (and ditto for PSP). I for one, have tried the iPhone, and couldn't really enjoy the games (as well as DS's games for that matter). Saying iPhone is the next portable gaming console might get someone to buy it, but he'll still find out soon that it's not for him in the first place. It's not a sustainable marketshare.
It all boils down to what the consumer wants out of it, which is essentially different between someone who wants a PSP, and someone who wants an iPhone. That's what makes comparing these actually not achieving anything besides blowing up respective fanboys' ego.
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On the other hand, if your PSP ran out of juice, you just put it back in the pocket and not worry.
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I like the PSP because it feels more solid to play a game on it. It may be the actual buttons, but I can't imagine playing burnout on the iPhone. Plus, the whole tilt thing for controlling a car on racing games is terrible. I'd rather use a d-pad.
On the other hand, the iPhone has the ability to make games that relate to marble madness type games, which I admire.
The only thing I want an iPhone or iPod touch is for the marble madness type games. To me, that's is pretty much it's only strength. Other than the ability to connect anywhere and download then and there.
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psp has: games which kick ass
hombrew which i only use to get free games
internet that sucks
music that is realy *****
videos that are *****
apps that are *****
Ipod Touch has: games that are *****
music
itunes
internet that is way better than any thing the psp can offer
videos that have a higher frame rate
storage i have a 32 gb one which is awsome
apps that actuly are not that usefull but are fun to play around with
and hombrew which in every way beats the psp hombrew
but i still play games on my psp which is good because thats what its meant to do and all the others are just a bonus
and the ipod touch that does everything that the psp does excluding games but in a whole much better way.
think about it who whould buy a cat that had a vibrator stuck to its head usefull if u loose ur vibrator alot but u dont need it
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But on the other hand the PSP's media functions are downright terrible. No playlist support, too large, worse sound output (thanks amp), worse display, useless web browser.
The PSP does one thing better than the iPhone/iPod touch and thats games. That's it.
Though it remains to be seen what might happen to gaming on these devices. It's just right now there are no real games for it.
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What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode.
It tries to play videos but only if it meets strict format and codec criteria.
Pictures? No tags support, no organisation.
The PSP simply plays files sequentially. The iPhone and iPod Touch (iTouch is touchscreen software for EPOS computers, you learn something new every day huh!) are powerhouses of media playback. It converts photos from anywhere on the fly, any video in iTunes will play on one, any music all with full tag support, playlists, it remembers where you're up to in videos, supports chapters, lyrics, smart organization. And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser. But that is simply down to Apple making a modern web browser and having touchscreen support.
So the PSP wins at games. The iPod at everything else. Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life and better display.
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Same with xbox vs ps3, Wii already won, quit bickering and try to catch up.
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that thing just screams "fingerprint magnet" and one drop of it and say goodbye to your precious internal hard drive.
if this thing is supposedly a "gaming machine", at least give it a memory card reader. 16gb isn't going to cut it, not to mention the cost of it is too high just because it has they put an Apple logo on it.
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itouches homebrew does not beat out PSPs. PSP does a ton more, that doesnt have to go through Sony/Apple, and is ALWAYS free.
itouch does not do everything PSP does.
What about all those people who bought a 4 GB iphone? They are stuck with 4 GB, but you can upgrade your PSP up to 64 GB right now (one of my friends has that much)
What about the battery? You must replace your itouch battery every year for $100. PSPs last years, cost half as much, and when they die you don't send your PSP away for a week to swap them.
PSP makes itouch look like a joke of a media or game player
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PSP lets me organize them any way I want to. iphone doesn't.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode."
I can download an app that lets me play MP3s in any way I want. itouch doesn't. I'm limited to what apple let me. I still haven't figured out how to play only my 5 star rated songs without connecting to a pc and using itunes
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life "
No it doesn't.
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PSP lets me organize photos any way I want to.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode"
Or with simple homebrew, any way I want to.
"it remembers where you're up to in videos,"
PSP does that
" supports chapters"
PSP does that
"smart organization. "
PSP lets me organize videos any way I want to
" And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser"
PSPs crashes far less, has cache, lets me open windows in a new tab easily
" The iPod at everything else. "
No it doesnt
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life"
No it doesnt
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PSP lets me organize photos any way I want to.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode"
Or with simple homebrew, any way I want to.
"it remembers where you're up to in videos,"
PSP does that
" supports chapters"
PSP does that
"smart organization. "
PSP lets me organize videos any way I want to
" And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser"
PSPs crashes far less, has cache, lets me open windows in a new tab easily
" The iPod at everything else. "
No it doesnt
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life"
No it doesnt
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PSP lets me organize photos any way I want to.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode"
Or with simple homebrew, any way I want to.
"it remembers where you're up to in videos,"
PSP does that
" supports chapters"
PSP does that
"smart organization. "
PSP lets me organize videos any way I want to
" And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser"
PSPs crashes far less, has cache, lets me open windows in a new tab easily
" The iPod at everything else. "
No it doesnt
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life"
No it doesnt
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PSP lets me organize photos any way I want to.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode"
Or with simple homebrew, any way I want to.
"it remembers where you're up to in videos,"
PSP does that
" supports chapters"
PSP does that
"smart organization. "
PSP lets me organize videos any way I want to
" And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser"
PSPs crashes far less, has cache, lets me open windows in a new tab easily
" The iPod at everything else. "
No it doesnt
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life"
No it doesnt
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PSP lets me organize photos any way I want to.
"What does the PSP do?
It plays MP3s one after the other or in shuffle mode"
Or with simple homebrew, any way I want to.
"it remembers where you're up to in videos,"
PSP does that
" supports chapters"
PSP does that
"smart organization. "
PSP lets me organize videos any way I want to
" And of course the iPod Touch and iPhone have a working web browser"
PSPs crashes far less, has cache, lets me open windows in a new tab easily
" The iPod at everything else. "
No it doesnt
"Heh, iPod even has a longer battery life"
No it doesnt
"internet that sucks"
That'd be the iphone, which has a browser that literally crashes every 5 minutes. Even quicker if you're listening to music or using tabs.
"music that is realy *****"
How does its music suck? It plays music. It doesnt sound garbled or anything
"videos that are *****"
You're insane
"apps that are *****"
You're very insane
"internet that is way better than any thing the psp can offer"
No. Not till they fix the stability issues, the crappy control issues, the tab issues, the cache issues, the flash issues
"videos that have a higher frame rate"
PSP does videos better than the iphone
"storage i have a 32 gb one which is awsome"
And what about owners of 4 or 8 GB ones? They are stuck with that. PSP owners can upgrade up to 64 GB right now
"and hombrew which in every way beats the psp hombrew"
You're insane. PSPs homebrew wipes the floor with iphones. EVERYTHING you can do with homebrew on the iphone you can do on PSP for free, better.
"and the ipod touch that does everything that the psp does excluding games"
Remote Play?
Acts as a standard USB hard drive?
Record video via it's built in camera?
Macromedia Flash?
Lets you save files other than just pictures from the webbrowser?
Cold Boot in less than 5 seconds?
Let you organize photos/videos in whatever way you want?
Send photos to other devices?
Skype?
Swap batteries without sending it away for a week?
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