what's the largest games size for gba sp, ds, psp?
06-06-04, 07:31 PM
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I shouldn't bother posting because I am not really interested...
but...
to the original poster, your question is vague. You could mean one of at least three different things and you will get better results if you actually ask a specific question along the lines of on of the possible meanings for your original question.
1- What is Size of the physical media for each system (dimentions of the cartridge, cd, etc)?
or
2- What is the game system offering games with the most depth in game play...an engaging storyline with a large world to explore like a zelda game as oposed to a linear adventure or puzzle type game
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3- What is the highest amount of storage capacity on the media alloted for the game system. 64 meg cartriges, 128 meg cds, etc?
If you post a clear question, maybe someone will be able to give you a real response.
but...
to the original poster, your question is vague. You could mean one of at least three different things and you will get better results if you actually ask a specific question along the lines of on of the possible meanings for your original question.
1- What is Size of the physical media for each system (dimentions of the cartridge, cd, etc)?
or
2- What is the game system offering games with the most depth in game play...an engaging storyline with a large world to explore like a zelda game as oposed to a linear adventure or puzzle type game
or
3- What is the highest amount of storage capacity on the media alloted for the game system. 64 meg cartriges, 128 meg cds, etc?
If you post a clear question, maybe someone will be able to give you a real response.
06-06-04, 09:32 PM
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The GBA apparently tops out at 32MB; clever programming techniques (namely bankswitching) could increase that, however. The UMDs used by the PSP have a 1.8GB limit. As for the DS, Nintendo initially claimed (way back when the device was first announced) that the DS flash cards would be capable of storing up to "1 gigabit" of data (roughly 128MB), but that sounds like a mistake if you ask me -- 128MB sounds a bit low and I don't see why it couldn't be higher. Maybe they meant to say 1 gigabyte, I dunno.
06-07-04, 12:27 AM
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Flash memory is getting cheaper, but a 1 Gigabyte cart would still be pretty expensive. The 128MB number is probably correct just from a cost standpoint.
The arguement will be made that Sony's games will be better because of more storage space, but honestly all that means is they will probably have CGI and more cut scenes.
The big mystery about the PSP is still battery life. If Sony can't deliver there then I really don't see the PSP being that great of a portable device. With that big bright screen and a mini DVD drive the thing will need a lot of power.
To be fair I have plenty of doubts about the DS as well. The dual screen thing still screems gimick to me. I'm wondering if third parties will really put an effort into really supporting it.
The arguement will be made that Sony's games will be better because of more storage space, but honestly all that means is they will probably have CGI and more cut scenes.
The big mystery about the PSP is still battery life. If Sony can't deliver there then I really don't see the PSP being that great of a portable device. With that big bright screen and a mini DVD drive the thing will need a lot of power.
To be fair I have plenty of doubts about the DS as well. The dual screen thing still screems gimick to me. I'm wondering if third parties will really put an effort into really supporting it.
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