RE: LeoThread 2025-01-20 13:15

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A Look Back at the Golden Era of Handheld Gaming

The early to mid 2000s was a special era for handheld gaming, with the introduction of the PSP and DS, offering unique gaming experiences and console-quality games on the go.

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Introduction to the PSP

• 📺 The PSP was a powerhouse, featuring a web browser, ability to play movies via UMD, and online play, which was huge for the early to mid 2000s.
• 🎮 The PSP had amazing first-party support from Sony and third-party support, with a vast library of great games, including Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories.
• 📈 The PSP was a significant upgrade from the Game Boy Advance, with features like ad hoc local play, online play, and access to the PlayStation store.

Notable PSP Games

• 🤖 Daxter is a personal favorite, a 3D platformer that still holds up well today.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a traditional Metal Gear Solid game that looks great even by today's standards.
• 🏎️ Gran Turismo on PSP, although not as popular as other Gran Turismo games, is still a great racing experience.
• 🎮 Other notable games include God of War: Chains of Olympus, Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X, and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core.

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Introduction to the Nintendo DS

• 📆 The Nintendo DS was released in North America in November 2004, and it came with a unique double-screen layout that paid off massive dividends for Nintendo.
• 📊 The DS sold over 154 million units worldwide, with its built-in backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games being a huge selling point.
• 🤝 The DS emphasized local multiplayer and online multiplayer via Wi-Fi connection, making it a great console for social gaming.

Notable DS Games

• 🏖️ Animal Crossing: Wild World is a great game that still holds up well, with its unique gameplay and customization options.
• 🏎️ Mario Kart DS is an incredible game, with its fast-paced racing and local multiplayer capabilities.
• 🎮 Other notable games include New Super Mario Bros., Mario 64 DS, Metroid Prime: Hunters, and the Pokémon series, including Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

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Conclusion

• 📚 Both the PSP and DS are still worth having today, with their unique libraries and gaming experiences that can't be replicated on other consoles.
• 📊 The PSP and DS may be old, but they still hold up well, and their games can be played on the original hardware for the best experience.