HERE is an interesting link detailing a report by financial analyst group SIG, which predicts the long-term success of the DS and the PSP. I'm not linking to this because I agree with their predictions, rather I'm linking to it because of the following quote:
"It points out that in its first year both PSP and DS managed around 13 million units each, with DS slightly ahead."
Many of us prefer one handheld to another (have a gander at a current thread discussing handheld favorites). But can we finally cease and desist with the absurd comments such as "The DS is SPANKING the PSP in sales!!!"? The sales numbers simply do not bear this out. Does the DS have a larger market share at the present? Sure, but it had a healthy head-start on the PSP with a much earlier launch. But clearly, first-year sales for both systems have been outstanding, with very little difference in overall sales.