The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is generally considered superior to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) due to its enhanced capabilities and broader gaming experience1. The PS3 boasts significantly faster CPU speeds and better floating-point performance compared to the PSP24.
Here's a comparison of the two consoles:
Feature | PlayStation 3 (PS3) | PlayStation Portable (PSP) |
---|---|---|
CPU Speed | 1 x 3.2 GHz24 | 1 x 0.333 GHz24 |
Floating-Point Performance | 0.15 TFLOPS24 | 0 TFLOPS24 |
RAM | 0.25GB24 | 62.5MB24 |
Graphics | Better graphics due to higher processing power68 | Lower graphics quality68 |
Online Capabilities | Yes, with true online play157 | Limited online play17 |
Home or Portable | Home console24 | Portable24 |
Resolution | Up to 1080p24 | Lower resolution24 |
Non-Gaming Apps | Yes24 | Limited24 |
The PS3 can provide a more complete gaming experience, especially for online play, and can be used for media streaming through services like Netflix and Hulu1. While the PSP offers portable gaming, many of its games can be downloaded or emulated on other devices, such as smartphones1. Some users have noted that the PS3's graphics are noticeably better than the PSP's, even when the PSP's graphics are upscaled using an emulator8.