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Graphics: 3DS vs PSP2 (NGP) Video

January 31, 2011 in Video comments 19

The 3DS is sporting some really neat features and graphics, but when put side by side with the PSP2 is it enough to fight off that fierce behemoth of "PS3-like graphics" we have been hearing about for so long now? What is your take on it?

When the Next-Generation approaches there are a few things we cannot enter without. First, is money of course. Next is a great lineup of games. And thirdly, is an awareness of the quality of each system heading our way.

For my gaming brothers who may not be so lucky as to afford multiple Next-Gen handhelds, I present to you the 3DS vs PSP2 Graphics Comparison Video.

Take a close look at this video and watch it as many times as you need then make your own conclusion!
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  • 2
    Daweii Feb 1, 11
    Why the comparison..

    3DS can at best do N64 and PS2 visuals.. The NGP can already practically match the PS3 and I only assume as developers get used to it games may even surpass that of the PS3 as the power is there.

    The 3DS like all of Nintendo's handhelds is about the almighty gimmick. They don't really care about visuals, but this may be the first time the almighty gimmick is going to bite them in the ass. Not everyone likes 3D and the utilisation of 3D has bumped the price to a massive $250 and that is expensive for a gimmick.

    With the NGP rumoured to be a mere $299 with touch panels, motion controls and PS3 visuals the NGP is the better value system which has always been Nintendo's ace card. I can see this console war being a closer one that it is currently between PSP and DS.
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      Symphonic Abyss Feb 1, 11
      What the hell are you talking about? 3= Do you know ANYTHING about the graphic power of the 3DS? I love the "at best N64" part by the way. Maybe you don't remember, but we had a very good version of Super Mario 64 on the DS.

      3DS can do Xbox 360 at the least if I remember correctly. NGP may be better, but the idiocy of this post makes me go crazy. Sorry man, but it does.
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        Exevier Feb 1, 11
        I think you're giving the 3DS a bit too much credit. While, yes, it is graphically superior to the N64, it looks to be a little bit shy of Wii-level visuals. Certainly not comparable to the 360 or PS3.

        The DS was also graphically inferior to the PSP by a fairly considerable margin, but it had a much larger game library and touch screen controls going for it, while the PSP had a handful of great games over its lifespan. This time around, I'm curious to see how things play out, however, as the NGP (please, Sony, give us a better name soon) has already announced an excellent lineup of games such as Call of Duty, Killzone, Uncharted, LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear Solid, etc. This, on top of graphical prowess comparable to a PS3, top and bottom touch screens, and dual analog sticks... means that Sony will legitimately be giving Nintendo a run for their money.

        Personally, I look forward to giving both of these devices a shot and seeing how things pan out.
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          Symphonic Abyss Feb 2, 11
          Right now, the NGP's game library is by far better than the 3DS. I wouldn't exactly count the 3DS out yet, as it sounds like he was doing. No big deal though.

          Sony and Nintendo are going to be in a big war here, I guarantee it. Graphics are good, but as we've seen with DS and PSP, they don't matter much.
      • 0
        Daweii Feb 8, 11
        I know a lot about the graphics power of the 3DS and while it is powerful you have to half the power when working in 3D.. They essentially doubled the power over the DS because the system now has to render each image twice thus dashing any hopes of a huge graphical increase over the previous handheld.

        Most of the tech demo footage is from the system not rendering anything in 3D.. I have seen the Samurai on the hill tech demo that boasted 360 visuals but you add 3D to the mix and the visuals drop big time and that is why none of the games coming out for the 3DS look like a 360 game or even a PS2 game at times.

        I mean the 3DS will be a great system but visuals are not its strong point and any technical prowess is just to get the 3D running. So if Nintendo actually allow developers to make games that don't use 3D whatsoever you may get games that look like the Samurai tech demo, but other than that the 3DS is a marginal step up visually over the DS which was already close to N64 and PS2 graphics.
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    sampunas123 Feb 1, 11
    im a huge fan of pokemon and mario, but if the PSP 2 will rival ps3. i dont care about 3DS. the psp 2 will have the gta, assassins creed and a lot of other cool series of games. so what do you think of microsoft. will they realese a portable xbox?
  • 2
    FinalFantasyFanaticc Feb 1, 11
    So basically all's Nintendo have is that damn 3D gimmick and NOTHING more powerful?

    Were as Sony release the PSP2 with HD and insane processing power?

    Screw you Nintendo, 3DS Pre-order cancelled, I'm buying a PSP2.
  • 0
    Chrono Feb 1, 11
    FinalFantasyFanaticc: There won't be those classic Nintendo games for that PSP2.

    That aside, the graphics are rediculously good for the PSP2. I've never been a huge handheld guy but I may actually get one of these.
  • 1
    Ded Valve Feb 1, 11
    Why is there even a comparison?

    A sony console with better graphics than a nintendo console? NO WAI U LIEZ!

    NGP already has PS3 quality graphics and we still know jack shit about it. Imagine a year or so down the line, they might even be better looking than PS3 games!
  • 0
    Bass Ultra Feb 1, 11
    I might as well buy a ps3 if I'm going to be playing ps3 games on a small screen.
    • 0
      Ded Valve Feb 1, 11
      But you could take it with you anywhere you go.

      It's like I can play Dead space at home, and if they port that too psp, I can play it on the go
      • 0
        Gamesta100* Feb 2, 11
        Meh some people don't really care about gaming on the go.I mean I have owned a GBASP, DS Lite and a PSP and 90% of my gaming on them was/is at home.
        • 0
          Ded Valve Mar 2, 11
          When your jammed in the doctors office (which I happen to be there quite a lot...ughh) this is a godsend. To bad I have to wait so long
  • 0
    Bale Fire* Feb 1, 11
    While graphics wise the PSP2 will definitely outdo the 3DS, I've heard the whole "PS3 graphics" thing is a bit exaggerated.

    I dunno, guess we'll see.
    • 0
      Daweii Feb 8, 11
      It's not exaggerated when you see footage of games that do look like things you would see on the PS3. I mean Uncharted on the console looks about the same as it does on the PS3, Everybody's Golf actually looks better on the NGP than it did on the PS3.. Sure there are some games that look almost PS2.5 visually, but taking into consideration many developers have only had the hardware for 3-4 months given a year all the games will probably be PS3 quality and a few years from now the NGP games could even surpass the PS3 visually.
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    crazyforsony! Feb 10, 11
    you have to be kidding if you think the 3ds is better! the PSP2 basically SHITS out the 3ds. well yeah the 3ds isnt TERRIBLE buts its no where near the PSP2. i mean all the features on it make it exactly like a ps3 so its like comparing the PS3 to a little handheld device with game cube graphics ( at maximum ) but i bet the games well be 50$ or possibly 60$!!! but i doubt it will cost 60%, so what would you rather play, MW3 online (which is coming in november!) on the PSP2 or a little mario game on the 3ds? u decide. anyways i was thinking that its about time that MICROSOFT will strike back and make there own xbox portable MPX (MICROSOFT'S PORTABLE XBOX) which would be cool even though i hate xbox but i love gameing wars ( MPX VS PSP ) so yeah the psp2 is going to be like the best invention ever and i cant wait!!!!!! im already saving up money and im going to try to sell my psp go PREAL white edition so if any of you want to buy my psp go than relply to me or send me a message if your intrested im selling it at 150 with 3 games! ( amazing deal cause its bascily new!!).
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    harmony1ryan Feb 10, 11
    I dont think it's all about the graphics. I agree the npg has amazing graphics, but 3d is incredible. Even with lower graphics is still think that it is fair game between the two. Nintendo has made leaps and bounds over their previous DS systems. Again it's not all about graphics. The Wii proved that. ps3 and xbox360 have considerable better graphics over the Wii, but Wii is the best selling home console of the three. The 3ds has cleaned up the friend code system too. Not to mention that Nintendo is developing augmented reality games. psp2 has also made progress. The addition of the 2 touch screens and another analogue stick prove to make a much easier gaming experiencing. 3ds has added an analogue stick to its list of new things as well. The touch screen on the 3ds I think will still be much better. I dont know who will win but I dont think that one side will win in a land slide over the other, it will be close. Personally the games coming out for 3ds sound more appealing to me, but I've been a die hard Nintendo fan my whole life
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    harmony1ryan Feb 10, 11
    also i think that the games for 3ds have been a little under estimated. I dont doubt that there are some real junkers for the both of them, but some like Kid Icarus and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D and Metal Gears Solid and Resident Evil will prove to be amazing games. It goes without saying that the remakes of all the 64 games on the 3ds will have a complete graphics overhaul.
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    Rondo Mar 2, 11
    Tell me if I'm wrong but aren't these two using different graphics system. With 3DS trying to incorporate 3D and all. I prefer a really great 2D graphics though. That's why I'm going with the PSP2 on this one.

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