Save on Sony laptops. Free shipping.Portable Gaming: iPod Touch, DSi, or PSP Go?
Jeff Bakalar, Associate Editor November 20, 2009
With the recent release of the PSP Go, it's clear that digital distribution is the future of entertainment. Whether you're downloading apps from the Apple App Store, grabbing mini-games from the DSi Shop or buying titles from the PlayStation Network, your options for software extend well beyond brick and mortar stores.
With all of these options, you may ask yourself, "Which portable gaming device is right for me?" If you're the casual gamer who wants everything in one device, you may want to check out an iPod Touch. More serious gamers can get their fixes with a much more gamer-centric experience with a PSP or DSi. Not ready for the world of downloadable games? The DS Lite is still your most affordable option at $130.
Also, keep in mind that the ratings below--especially on the Apple products--are based on the respective device's full range of features and performance, not just its gaming capabilities.
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| Price | $74.97 to $149.95 | $109.99 to $154.95 | $137.95 to $321.72 | $394.50 | $189.99 to $199.99 |
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| Review date | April 12, 2006 | October 09, 2008 | April 03, 2009 | September 11, 2008 | September 28, 2009 |
| The Bottom Line | With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. | While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP-3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. | While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system. | The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. | The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now. |
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