DS, DSL, PSP or PSP GO, which is the best to buy? - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyDreams4P&B · 10-12-2009, 06:53 PM

Our 7 year old asked for a DS game then saw his friend who had a PSP game and then asked for that. He has NEVER and I mean NEVER asked for anything..ever. Christmas and birthdas have come and gone and he has never really been interested in anything. So seeing as he has askied for something, I want to get it for him,

I know nothing about the difference between the Nintendo and Sony systems, the DS and the DS Lite, and the PSP 2000, 3000 and the GO.

Which is the best one to get a 7 year old? Which one has the most reasonably priced games?

Any help would be appreciated,

Thanks

luvmy3 · 10-12-2009, 08:09 PM

When someone refers to the DS, they most likely mean the DS Lite. The original DS hasn't been made for a few years. There is a new DSi, which has a few differences from the DS Lite. It has internet capability, a camera, an MP3 player. Its screen is also a bit bigger than the Lite, and it has no gameboy port so you can't play games that require it. The price is $130 for the DS(Lite) and $170 for the DSi.

I don't know anything about the PSP, I only know a few kids that have those, most of my kid's friends have the DS or the DSi. The games go up to $35.

mom2threecuties · 10-13-2009, 08:51 AM

I think, at your son's age, he'd be better off with a DS or DSi. We have both DS and PSP, and I find it's really hard to find age-appropriate games for the PSP.

dwfanatic · 10-13-2009, 12:22 PM

I agree with the above poster- a DS lite or DSi for a 7 year old is better. We have a DS for our 6 yr old, and 13 yr old had a PSP. Dad (yes, i said DAD) got a DSi when they came out, and 13 yr old decided he wanted one too...so he has a DSi now, too, and NEVER plays with the PSP anymore. Also, as other poster said, it's much easier to find kid friendly DS games... PSP, not so much...

Sgt Mickey · 10-13-2009, 01:10 PM

I think you should go with the DS Lite or the DSi the PSP is nice BUT like someone already said finding games are a pain and also it is very touchy. My dd broke hers and she didn't even do anything rough with it.

dislal · 10-13-2009, 01:37 PM

My DS9 got the DS lite when he was 7 and he still really loves it.

He has been asking for the DSI for this christmas but I don't think I am going to get it for him.

So I recommend either one of those.

xipetotec · 10-13-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDreams4P&B

Our 7 year old asked for a DS game then saw his friend who had a PSP game and then asked for that. He has NEVER and I mean NEVER asked for anything..ever. Christmas and birthdas have come and gone and he has never really been interested in anything. So seeing as he has askied for something, I want to get it for him,

I know nothing about the difference between the Nintendo and Sony systems, the DS and the DS Lite, and the PSP 2000, 3000 and the GO.

Which is the best one to get a 7 year old? Which one has the most reasonably priced games?

Any help would be appreciated,

Thanks

I would definitely go for the DSi, just because it is the latest incarnation of the DS Lite. It has a camera and a few extra features. That being said, if you want to save a little money, it's hard to go wrong with a DS Lite. Over the last couple of years, DW, DD and DS1 have all asked for them at christmas. ( DS2 and myself are the only ones who don't have one

) and they love it.

10-12-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
DisneyDreams4P&B Remembering Austin.... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 464	DS, DSL, PSP or PSP GO, which is the best to buy? Our 7 year old asked for a DS game then saw his friend who had a PSP game and then asked for that. He has NEVER and I mean NEVER asked for anything..ever. Christmas and birthdas have come and gone and he has never really been interested in anything. So seeing as he has askied for something, I want to get it for him, I know nothing about the difference between the Nintendo and Sony systems, the DS and the DS Lite, and the PSP 2000, 3000 and the GO. Which is the best one to get a 7 year old? Which one has the most reasonably priced games? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks __________________

10-13-2009, 12:22 PM	#4
dwfanatic DIS Veteran Proud mommy of a new Disney "souvenir"! Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 344	I agree with the above poster- a DS lite or DSi for a 7 year old is better. We have a DS for our 6 yr old, and 13 yr old had a PSP. Dad (yes, i said DAD) got a DSi when they came out, and 13 yr old decided he wanted one too...so he has a DSi now, too, and NEVER plays with the PSP anymore. Also, as other poster said, it's much easier to find kid friendly DS games... PSP, not so much... __________________ Carie, Arthur, Evan and Cole WDW Oct 1998 (off property), May 1999 (ASMo), May 2000(ASMo), May 2001(off property & CSR), August 2001 (ASSp), July 2002 (Off property), December 2002 (ASSp), January 2004 (POP- Cole's first trip!), August 2004 (off property and AK), March/April 2005 (POP), August 2008 (off property and BC) Disneyland-- too many times to count!

10-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
Sgt Mickey Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 472	I think you should go with the DS Lite or the DSi the PSP is nice BUT like someone already said finding games are a pain and also it is very touchy. My dd broke hers and she didn't even do anything rough with it. __________________

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dislal DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 922	My DS9 got the DS lite when he was 7 and he still really loves it. He has been asking for the DSI for this christmas but I don't think I am going to get it for him. So I recommend either one of those. __________________ DH Me DD15 :DD12 DS9 Cinnamon:

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10-12-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
luvmy3 When I drink I find its easier to watch my children because I see all 3 of them double, so all 6 of them of them take all my attention Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,692	When someone refers to the DS, they most likely mean the DS Lite. The original DS hasn't been made for a few years. There is a new DSi, which has a few differences from the DS Lite. It has internet capability, a camera, an MP3 player. Its screen is also a bit bigger than the Lite, and it has no gameboy port so you can't play games that require it. The price is $130 for the DS(Lite) and $170 for the DSi. I don't know anything about the PSP, I only know a few kids that have those, most of my kid's friends have the DS or the DSi. The games go up to $35.

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10-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
mom2threecuties Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 97	I think, at your son's age, he'd be better off with a DS or DSi. We have both DS and PSP, and I find it's really hard to find age-appropriate games for the PSP.

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