Was the PSP the Turning Point for Mobile Gaming's Rise to Mainstream Popularity?

[killamch89]

The PSP brought console-quality gaming to a portable device, offering games like God of War and Final Fantasy on the go. It also introduced features like media playback, online connectivity, and stunning graphics for its time. Do you think the PSP played a key role in making mobile gaming more mainstream, or were other devices like the Nintendo DS or early smartphones more influential?

[Scorpion]

The PSP definitely influenced mobile gaming with its console-quality experience. However, the Nintendo DS's innovative dual screens had a significant impact too.