PSP, GBA, DS/etc... playing games on Phones/Ipods/etc

I'm just curious... why would anyone play these unless they travel alot?

I see a lot of people on here who seem to be enjoying these quite a bit, and I'm simply wondering if the folks who have these systems do a lot of traveling?


I plan on getting a DS myself and possible a PSP with maybe 10-20 games for each system max... but I won't ever play them unless I'm traveling. Reason being, I have a PC with an enormous collection, and will soon have 6+ consoles and hundreds of titles for those... and the thought of playing something on a tiny screen at home when I've got all of those other options seems silly.

Lol... I just thought of something... are some of you guys playing games while on the shitter? Taking these to work even, lol... help me understand the craze with these systems, I'd love to know.

The Gameboy I had as a kid was only turned on when I traveled... when I was at home, I had a PC and a couple Consoles to play with.


Not trying to talk smack, just curious about y'alls motivations for having these systems is all.. :D

alot of it has to do with the fact that most consoles (until VERY recently) completely abandoned 2D games and some people simply prefer them to 3D. Other reasons include the touch screen of the DS and iPhone that allows totally different game experiences. The PSP (if you get a 2000 or 3000) allows you to hook it up to a TV and play PSP games on the big screen, which is awesome. The only time I really play them is if I want to play while I watch TV because I'm an incessant multi-tasker and I tent to get restless if I'm just watching TV.

I actually prefer portable gaming to console gaming, in fact. I'm pretty sure it's the convenience, and yes, the kinds of games has something to do with too.

I like to sit in bed and play Castlevania on my SP Classic. As 17 mentioned the 2d aspect plays a lot into it. I always feel like 2d was abandoned to early at least in the States. At least it got a second chance on the portables. I take it with me when I travel but usually it just sits in my bag.

Castlevania? The NES one or the Metroidvanias?

The Metroidvanias. They just blur into one big game.

The DS ones are no different, actually. I love 'em, but I think I'm done with the Metroidvanias for awhile. I don't know how many more times I can explore the exact same areas of dracula's castle, killing the exact same enemies, and collecting the exact same power-ups.

Thanks for that, guys... the 2D argument sounds pretty compelling.

I think it's messed up if the same 2D games aren't being released for more current consoles or PC. I've seen the selection for DS at Frys and it's huge... $30 for a game I have to play on a tiny screen seems $10 overpriced imo.


I myself am of the same mind in regard to 2D not getting the attention it deserves. It's 2010 and with the power of the current hardware: there should tons of amazing 2D games imo:!: I'd be all over them.

**edit** oops, double postage

I used to think the same as the OP - If not for travel, when would i use it? - and then I got married. Now I can find tons of moments when I could use a portable, which is why I picked up a DS.

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I used to think the same as the OP - If not for travel, when would i use it? - and then I got married. Now I can find tons of moments when I could use a portable, which is why I picked up a DS.

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LOL... my GF is moving in with me soon...



hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :o

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Thanks for that, guys... the 2D argument sounds pretty compelling.

I think it's messed up if the same 2D games aren't being released for more current consoles or PC. I've seen the selection for DS at Frys and it's huge... $30 for a game I have to play on a tiny screen seems $10 overpriced imo.


I myself am of the same mind in regard to 2D not getting the attention it deserves. It's 2010 and with the power of the current hardware: there should tons of amazing 2D games imo:!: I'd be all over them.

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That's why the iPhone is my portable of choice: Apple mandates no game can cost more than $10, most aren't more than $5.

You can always bootleg the DS games with an R4 card and the PSP games with custom firmware, but you made it clear you like to buy all of your stuff, so this statement is for the benefit of others forming an opinion of portables.

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That's why the iPhone is my portable of choice: Apple mandates no game can cost more than $10, most aren't more than $5.

You can always bootleg the DS games with an R4 card and the PSP games with custom firmware, but you made it clear you like to buy all of your stuff, so this statement is for the benefit of others forming an opinion of portables.

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Good to know.. thanks for the input.

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The only time I really play them is if I want to play while I watch TV because I'm an incessant multi-tasker and I tent to get restless if I'm just watching TV.

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I pretty much do the same thing: nothing like playing some good games (either actual PSP games, PS1 games or emulators) with a good show on TV or some good music