Trade-in DS for PSP? Should I?

[mosesshirai]

Okay heres the situation my PSP comes in a weeks vacation.

Should I trade in my DS for the PSP? Anyone else considering doing this? I really can't afford both, and the launch line-up for PSP is pretty strong. All I do is play GBA games on my DS anyway. There is no killer app for DS that interests me except advance wars(long ways off) and possibly animal crossing. And I can play Zookeeper online(or just play bejeweled on my palm for free). What say you all? I really kind of am leaning towards trading in the DS and some games, picking up a GBA SP, and putting the rest towards my PSP reservation.

Thanks,
Moses

[hydr0x]

trading in is a bad idea in general, and for this situation, it's even worse... it makes no sense, the DS hasn't really started yet, is there no single game coming up that's a must have for you? i can't believe that...

[PS2Hawk]

Its true that there hasn't been any good DS games, I was just playing Mario & Luigi Super Star Saga ever since I got the DS. But trading it in ...

All I have to say is make sure wat you are doing, and PSP doesn't has that good of a lineup, I am only picking up Ridge Racer.

[Promophile]

I donno I like having my portable system play portable games and my consoles play console games. PSP seems to basically be portable console games with lowered graphics. And also how long has the DS been out? A few months? For such a cool system your dropping it pretty early in it's life cycle. There are some really neat games for it out right now, like Wario Ware Mr. Drill and lots of other stuff on the way. Thats just my opinion though.

[soniko_karuto]

might as well get a psp, and then drop it for the next ngage or the gizmondo.

[-hellvin-]

DO NOT trade it in man. You're just gonna be losing out on more money in the long run, then paying full for the psp stuff. Besides, you gotta hold out for castlevania. Just give the DS some more time, that's what I'm doin.

[Zubiac666]

Read THIS (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=55789) thread
maybe it will change your mind

however......trading in=not good(for your money)

[Ernster]

I dont think people are giving the DS a fair go. I mean yes Nintendo should of released a brand new game which uses the DS's features to there best ability, so other companies could follow, but you only need half a brain to work out that theres heaps of awesome games coming out for the DS.

If Mario 64 DS and Yoshi didnt satisfy you, than just wait a few months and play some of your othere systems. Just coz u bought a new DS doesnt mean you have to go out and buy a whole bunch of games for it straight away...

Anyway tyo answer your question, its pretty simple. You want Nintendo quality games such as mario, zelda, etc thrown in with STRONG 3rd party support, than keep your DS. You want the Playstation type games which IMO are mostly boring, rushed and have jagedy graphics than go for the PSP. Im sure you know what kinda games you like, but since you did buy the DS, id say you do like Nintendo games so my advice is to just wait a few more months and than see what games are available:)

[daynum]

If you sell your DS now you'll probably want to buy another one when some games that interest you come out in the future. If you need the money I'd suggest selling the games but keeping the DS. Or why don't you wait until the PSP has been out a while? That way you'd be able to afford it and there will be a better range of games to choose from. That's why I haven't bought a DS yet.

[Nature Boy]

If you can only afford one and the PSP looks more appealing then I'd trade in the DS in a second. Although before I traded it in to EB or it's like I'd try to sell it on my own. You're never going to get full price for it again, but you might as well squeeze as much dough out of it as possible (and since it's still very new you'll probably do okay).

I really only want one of the two right now as well, and I've already got a DS so I'm in a similar boat. I'm keeping my DS though - it's not like I don't enjoy it, I collect things anyway, and PSP will drop in price eventually. Plus there's always the possiblity I get it as a gift from my family anyway :D

[NintendoMan]

Definately do not trade it in! Other than it being a bad idea, because the DS is just getting started and more games are coming, you will be losing money trading it in.
DON'T DO IT!

[Graham Mitchell]

I see the DS becoming like the Turbografx or the Dreamcast--Nintendo's out on a limb and there's already a slew of unique, quirky games for it, (and there's about to be a whole lot more). Those two consoles had a similar predicament to the DS, and they have ended up being highly influential platforms that get a lot of respect from people who really appreciate games. Now everyone (including me) kicks themselves for getting rid of their Turbografx stuff. Don't let the anxiety of watching Sony's marketing machine at work get to you. Even if the DS is discontinued in 2007 while the PSP rides high reissuing GTA3 over and over again, you'll be glad you had your DS, and you can have fun with it, regardless of how it does in the marketplace. Don't be a sheep. Keep your DS.

[kainemaxwell]

Don't trade it in.

[Drexel923]

It seems simple to me...

1. You don't really care for the DS at the moment.
2. The only games you really want won't be out soon.
3. You think the PSP lineup is better than the DS.

Solution: Trade in or sell on your own your DS for money.

It's not as if you won't be able to get a DS again when the games you want come out.

Personally I would never do this as I love my DS and there are a ton of good looking games coming, but your situation is obviously different.

[GarrettCRW]

For the love of God, *NO*. Selling systems (especially this early in the lifespan) is never a good idea.

[Hep038]

I agree with taking a shot a trying to sell it. I am guessing a lot of people are going to be trading in their DS to pay for their PSP. Which means you will not get much for trade if the stores are taking in a lot of DS's. But this can be said when any new systems comes out after another. Their is always going to be a group of people who trade in their system to buy the latest and greatest. But if you are not playing any of the new games, I see no reason to keep it. I know some people here can wait months for good games, but you do not sound like one of those people.

Or you can listen to this guy who obviously not bias.

x_x :)



You want the Playstation type games which IMO are mostly boring, rushed and have jagedy graphics than go for the PSP.

[poloplayr]

don't do it.

[mosesshirai]

I think I am going to err on the side of caution and keep the DS. Thanks again for all the input. I am usually not a quick leaper when it comes to buying systems and I may have jumped the gun in buying a DS so soon. Now that I have it though I might as well keep it and ride out the lack of support for it which I'm sure will change.

Laters

[Cauterize]

Good Choice! Keep Riding The Nintendo Wave!

[NESVIDIOT]

I say DON"T DO IT! You say you can't afford both, but by trading in your DS you are throwing money out the window. Any retail outlet will take you to the cleaners on your trade in, most only give a max of 40% of retail. Then you get to pay full retail on the PSP. Sell something else, don't drive anywhere, don't eat for a week, collect bottles for the bottle depot, hold up a bank.... there is always ways to scrounge some extra cash.

[Crush Crawfish]

I would say no, seeing as there are tons of good DS games coming out in the future. But in the end, it's your decision. If you feel you'd enjoy a PSP more, then sell it. But don't trade it in---you get far less money than if you sold it on ebay or something.

[SuperNES]

O_O
what is this "trading in" you speak of? LOL

[Push Upstairs]

I think your decision should be based upon if you will play the games and which system has more that you wanna play.

The desire to own any system (besides for collecting value) is to own it to play games you really want to play.

If the DS is going to offer you some games you cannot live without playing...then keep the DS.

If the PSP is going to offer you some games you cannot live without playing...then trade in the DS.

[esquire]

http://home.comcast.net/~dmarowske/yoda1.jpg

Yoda says "Trade-in your DS for PSP, you should not."

[petewhitley]

As a general rule, I never trade anything in until I've listed it on eBay at least once. Obviously the DS isn't serving your needs right now, but trading it in to a retailer should be your last resort.

[Half Japanese]

How many of these "this or that" polls are really necessary? Not all from you, but there's a bunch of 'em man. Do whatever you think you'll get the most enjoyment out of. The DS will sell for a decent price almost guaranteed, more money than trading it in if you're wanting to do that. Do what you want, we aren't the ones that are going to reap the benefits or downfalls of your decision.

[Slate]

Four words:

Don't trade it in.

You'll lose more than half of what you paid for it! And there are good games coming out for it soon! Keep it- You can use it as an alarm clock, too. I use that feature. :)

[retroman]

no...dont do it...just get a psp and have both...you will be more happy that way.

[retroman]

no...dont do it...just get a psp and have both...you will be more happy that way.

[soniko_karuto]

if you really wanna trade it in, then i;ll buy it from you for 40, the money that the store will give you.

[Eric Dude]

No.

[mosesshirai]

So I changed my mind. I am definitely keeping my DS. Even though I haven't got any games that I really enjoy playing for it, besides Zookeeper.

Thanks again to everyone who voiced their opinion.


Moses :-P

[FurinkanianFrood]

The PSP lineup is really weak, the controls are naff, and it is stupidly expensive.

And do you want to trust first batch Sony hardware to not self destruct?
Why do you think Shinji Mikami had to stop talking about such things? Not because it was false. It was to avoid being fired/sued into oblivion by corporate creeps.

No one seems to remember Kojima's concerns about the PS2 hardware either. You can bet that Sony didn't go out of it's way to make the PSP worth $250 when a few years back they sold a $300 system with 4 megs VRAM (less than DC, 64 with a ram pack, Saturn with 4 meg, NeoGeo....)

If the PSP is a success in the states a little more of my faith in humanity will fade. Homo Sapiens are only a superior species in people's minds anyway.

It costs too much. Freakin' ridiculous. It's like stupid over-expensive cell phones and music players and all the other 21st century neo-yuppie crap.

Clean vinyl sounds better than cds. Funny LCD and PlasmaTVs are a huge waste of money. Sony speakers have been rather weak as long as I can remember.

But what do I know?

Not to mention:

Castevania dang it!