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Nintendo DS:

System:
With Nintendo DS Lite, dual screens and touch-screen technology allow you to interact with games like never before. Wireless communication allows you to experience real-time multiplayer gameplay, and the free Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allows you to compete against players from around the globe.
Dual Screens:
Two incredibly bright LCD screens offer one of the most groundbreaking gameplay advances ever developed. Each 3-inch screen can reproduce a true 3D view, with impressive 3D renderings that can surpass images displayed on the Nintendo 64.
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
Ready to take on the world? Now, with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat and play with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game. There are no subscription fees -- the service is free!
Touch Screen Technology:
The lower screen offers something never before provided by any dedicated game device: touch-screen capabilities.
You no longer have to rely on just buttons to move your character or shift perspectives. Navigate menus or access inventory items simply by touching the screen with a stylus or fingertip. The possibilities are limited only by developers' imaginations.
The touch screen features a tougher film cover for durability, and the included stylus is stored in the back of the unit.
Microphone Port:
A built-in microphone port means that with Nintendo DS, you only need to tell your games what to do.
The Nintendo DS microphone gives you even more ways to interact with your favorite games.
Wireless Network:
With Nintendo DS Lite, you can connect with a local wireless network of up to 16 players. The wireless range can be an incredible 30 to 100 feet and for some games, multiplayer requires just one Nintendo DS game card.
Note: Nintendo DS Lite wireless communication, including PictoChat, is not private and is not monitored by Nintendo. We recommend that you never reveal any personal information or arrange to meet a stranger.
Rich Stereo Sound:
Nintendo DS Lite sound capabilities allow for greatly expanded use of voices and music, and a richer, more immersive game experience. Stereo speakers allow for virtual surround sound and a plug for headphones transmits stereo sound.
Backward Compatibility:
Nintendo DS Lite features a separate media port for Game Boy Advance cartridges, allowing you to play all your favorite Game Boy Advance games in single-player mode.
Technical Specs:
* Size (closed): 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) wide, 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) long, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) tall.
* Top Screen: A backlit, 3-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying 260,000 colors.
* Touch Screen: Same specs as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
* Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo’s proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card.
* Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 2 millimeters thicker than the stylus of the original Nintendo DS.
* Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance game paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance game pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
* Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users within local range of one another to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration.
* CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7.
* Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software.
* Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering five to 19 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
* Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
* Hardware Color: Polar White

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Sony PSP:

Photos:
Using the Memory Stick Duo™, you can store your digital photos, create custom wallpapers and share your favorite photos with the image transfer feature. And, thanks to the vibrant high-resolution screen, your memories will always be sharp and clear.
Music:
Download your favorite MP3, MP4, WAV or ATRAC3plus music files to your PSP system via the Memory Stick Duo™—or take in a full-length concert or behind-the-scenes footage on a pre-recorded UMD™.
Video:
Transfer UMD™ and MP4 videos and more to your Memory Stick Duo™ or watch full-length movies on a pre-recorded UMD™. It’s all the excitement of the big screen, now sized to take anywhere.
Games:
The PSP system’s dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life. Whether reaching your personal best or locked in wireless combat, you’ll have the freedom to play wherever—and whenever—you like.
Internet:
Surf the World Wide Web using the Internet browser whenever you are in an Internet-accessible location.
Technical Specs:

Color - Black

Product Code - PSP-1001K

Dimensions - Approximately 6.7 in (W) x 2.9 in (H) x .9 in (D)

Weight - Approximately 280g / .62 lbs (including battery)

CPU - PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1 - 333MHz)

Main Memory - 32MB

Embeded DRAM - 4MB

Display - 4.3 inch, 16:9 Wide screen TFT LCD

----------- 480 x 272 pixel, 16.77 million colors

----------- Maximum luminance 180 / 130 / 80cd/m2 (when using battery pack)

----------- Maximum luminance 200 / 180 / 130 / 80cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)

Sound - Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output - IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)

---------------------- USB 2.0 (mini-B)

---------------------- Memory Stick Duo™

---------------------- Infrared Port

Disc Drive - UMD Drive (Read only)

Main Connectors - Memory Stick Duo™ Slot

--------------------- USB connector

--------------------- DC IN 5V connector

--------------------- Headset connector

Keys/Switches - Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)

------------------ Analog Stick

------------------ Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)

------------------ Left, Right shoulder buttons x 1

------------------ START button, SELECT button, HOME button x 1

------------------ POWER/HOLD switch x 1

------------------ Display button, Sound button, Volume +/- buttons x 1

------------------ Wireless LAN switch (ON/OFF) x 1

------------------ OPEN latch (UMD) x 1

Power - Lithium-ion Battery

--------- AC Adaptor

Profile - PSP Game

--------- UMD Audio (profile name TBD)

--------- UMD Video (profile name TBD)

Codec - [video]: "UMD": H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile Level3

--------- [Video]: "Memory Stick": MPEG-4 SP,AAC

--------- [Music]: "UMD": linear PCM,ATRAC3plus™

--------- [Music]: "Memory Stick": ATRAC3plus™,MP3(MPEG1/2 Layer3)

Security - (Encryption) 128bit AES (Copyright protection technology) MagicGate™

Access control - Region, Parental Control

Wireless ----------- Infrastructure mode
communications
IEEE802.11b ------ Ad hoc mode (connection up to 16 consoles)

PSP Value Pack --- AC adaptor
supplied
accessories -------- Battery pack

---------------------- Memory Stick Duo (32 MB)

---------------------- Headphone with remote control

---------------------- Soft case and cloth

---------------------- UMD In-pack Sampler

The DS because I can actually play it while using the bathroom. I'm usually done by the time the PSP loads up whatever stage/option i need to be at to play.

Is this not also slightly a slanted poll because Gaia is full of elf-loving (like Link), quality loving (Nintendo over Sony), Japan liking (like Nintendo) people? I mean I am one of the few who wants dwarven stuff someday here (look at my character and see his true nature now!)

Ah, now I get yer avatar bigmage!

Hmm, it's pretty cool to see the poll going. I would have imagined the PSP getting some votes but I guess I was mistaken. Those load times must really be a bi@tch, huh? I've also seen not too many games that have a good rating for the PSP in EGM. It's rare to see a game with a rating of over 7 in that mag. I only have 2 games for my DS and I haven't seen any load screens yet. IF there are any, they are well masked.

Yea, my character is normally a conundrum, but I hav given the answer. And I tried the kneeling, but it just looked... awkward and unfortunately un-dwarven. I guess the chibiesque character will just have to do.
Yea, the PSP can have long waits, while the DS has only a few that I have seen for about 5 seconds max, normally 1-2

You know, I'm not sure why but the idea of a touch screen is really appealing for me. It's kinda like using a mouse or something... I don't care how big the PSP screen is, if you can't control the action with something other than buttons, forget about it! mrgreen
I also like the idea of the microphone but none of my games take advantage of that. cry

There seems to be a hands down DS vote and no sign of a change. Awesome!

Well, I saw on yahoo groups that some people voted for the PSP and I thought that might happen here but, nope! I'm not a console fanboy but I'm kinda glad the DS got more votes here and there. mrgreen