Sony PSP vs Apple Ipod Nano?

[dakata24]

The Ipod Nano looks cool and is tiny, but the Sony PSP can do so many other things.

 

[Kelvrick]

If it makes your choice any easier, I'm going to get a new lcd.

Now, do I wanna spend twice as much and get the 24" one?...

 

[suse920]

Nano unless you already have an ipod. Then get the psp

 

[purbeast0]

well it depends what you want ...

if you want to play games, watch movies or media, and also listen to music, buy a PSP + 1Gb stick (not to mention it'll cost you more)

if all you want to do is listen to music, get the nano cause it holds much more and is tiny as you said.

 

[nakedfrog]

There's now a firmware downgrader for the PSP, so even with a 2.0 firmware unit you can step back to 1.5 and run emulators and other homebrew stuff to expand the range of capabilities of the PSP.
So if you just want something to listen to music, get the iPod. Otherwise, the PSP is a much cooler toy.

 

[BrokenVisage]

PSP, this shouldn't even be a debate IMHO.

 

[Greyd]

With Nano's major problem, it really shoudn't be an issue

 

[buzzsaw13]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
There's now a firmware downgrader for the PSP, so even with a 2.0 firmware unit you can step back to 1.5 and run emulators and other homebrew stuff to expand the range of capabilities of the PSP.
So if you just want something to listen to music, get the iPod. Otherwise, the PSP is a much cooler toy.

I've got a PSP and I love the thing (though my current financial situation may force me to sell it). Homebrew makes the PSP all worth it

 

[BooGiMaN]

why dont you try both out at a store and then decide...the difference in size and functionality will be hard to judge unless you have them in your hands

play around with both for a while im sure that will make your choice easier.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
There's now a firmware downgrader for the PSP, so even with a 2.0 firmware unit you can step back to 1.5 and run emulators and other homebrew stuff to expand the range of capabilities of the PSP.
So if you just want something to listen to music, get the iPod. Otherwise, the PSP is a much cooler toy.

They're already coming out with 2.1 firmware that prevents this from what I understand.

 

[Crono]

PSP definitely. So much more you can do with it, and unless you need the high capacity of Nano, I see no reason to buy it over the PSP.

 

[Queasy]

Well, the question is....do you want to do all those other things that the PSP can do or do you just want to listen to music? Keep in mind that you'll need to spend money on one or more of Sony's overpriced memory sticks.

 

[MustangSVT]

things you own end up owning you..

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Don't get the nano. There have been mass returns because of the ease of scratching up the screen...

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
things you own end up owning you..

Hahha. No doubt.

 

[Parrotheader]

Personally I'd opt for the PSP. It's more unique. Dedicated mp3 players will become largely passe in another year or two when cell phones quickly begin gobbling up their functionality.

 

[0roo0roo]

question is whether you actually have a use for portable gaming. its not like u'd play it home or something with so many other better options there. so unless u got plenty of time outside the home where you have long periods of dead time it seems like a toilet toy.

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Greyd
With Nano's major problem, it really shoudn't be an issue

Major problem? You mean the scraching the LCD screen?

 

[CrackaLackaZe]

Originally posted by: Parrotheader
Personally I'd opt for the PSP. It's more unique. Dedicated mp3 players will become largely passe in another year or two when cell phones quickly begin gobbling up their functionality.

Silly people, phones are for talking.

 

[blazerazor]

Look at it from a chicks point of view...

Dude playing with a psp on (subway, parkbench, bus, while walking into said chick not paying attention) = DORK

Dude listening and groving to his own beat while (x, y, z) = COOL Mysterious guy

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
PSP, this shouldn't even be a debate IMHO.

The only thing that should be a debate is are you willing to spend the money on the PSP games and memory sticks afterwards.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: blazerazor
Look at it from a chicks point of view...

Dude playing with a psp on (subway, parkbench, bus, while walking into said chick not paying attention) = DORK with a PSP

Dude listening and groving to his own beat while (x, y, z) = DORK with an iPod

Dude actually talking to the girl trying to glean information that will get him onto her pants = Dude that will wind up hosing the girl.

Fixed

 

[remagavon]

I have a PSP (value pack including spider man 2) with no dead pixels, lumines and twisted metal all in mint condition. I voted PSP, and you should buy mine.

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: blazerazor
Look at it from a chicks point of view...

Dude playing with a psp on (subway, parkbench, bus) = Entertained

Dude listening and grinding on the subway poles/windows to his own beat = Weird Mysterious guy

Yes, get the PSP.

 

[yourdeardaniel]

psp, can play game, browse, music

don't nanos screens crack easily