PS Vita versus 3DS
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You shouldn't start threads like these, nothing good comes of them.
They are both very different systems aimed at different audiences; 3DS being the everyman device appealing to kids, gamers, ect... While the PSV is more of a "Hard Core" gamer handheld so to speak. And no, I'm not trying to imply the 3DS isn't for hard core gamers so put down those pitch forks.
Asking which one will be more successful in the long run is stupid as we know ow much of an iron grip Nintendo has on the hand held market. And really, who cares which one sells more? Sony isn't even looking to dethrone Nintendo, because even they know that such a task is almost laughable. They are simply offering a different experience and alternative, some decent competition that isn't just smart phones. As long as both systems continue to turn out more games and build themselves a quality library, both can co-exist (but haters gonna hate).
Really if the PSV wasn't around, all we would have is Nintendo, and smartphones...and smartphones are nothing more than cheap distractions than they are quality gaming experiences that you get with the 3DS and PSV.
And as far as launch line up is concerned, the Vita has had the best is recent memory regardless of what anyone has to say. I know people will just juxtapose their opinion on the issue believing that because there may not be games THEY are interested in at launch, it's not a good launch. Well from an objective point of view, it DID have more or less a good launch. Missing an RPG maybe, but 20+ games at launch, with something for everyone from action, shooter, racing, fighters, puzzle, ect...
The 3DS had a weak launch because it was push out too damn early. They could have withheld it until at the very least OoT was out, but they just didn't have that anchor game there at launch.
Both will do fine in the long run, but you don't really start seeing the real good titles until almost a year post launch. As long as both pump out quality software at a decent pace, they can both thrive.
But alas, there is always going to be these silly and petty competitions between platforms, like people need some damn reassurance that what they chose was the justified.
Haters gonna hate.
They are both very different systems aimed at different audiences; 3DS being the everyman device appealing to kids, gamers, ect... While the PSV is more of a "Hard Core" gamer handheld so to speak. And no, I'm not trying to imply the 3DS isn't for hard core gamers so put down those pitch forks.
Asking which one will be more successful in the long run is stupid as we know ow much of an iron grip Nintendo has on the hand held market. And really, who cares which one sells more? Sony isn't even looking to dethrone Nintendo, because even they know that such a task is almost laughable. They are simply offering a different experience and alternative, some decent competition that isn't just smart phones. As long as both systems continue to turn out more games and build themselves a quality library, both can co-exist (but haters gonna hate).
Really if the PSV wasn't around, all we would have is Nintendo, and smartphones...and smartphones are nothing more than cheap distractions than they are quality gaming experiences that you get with the 3DS and PSV.
And as far as launch line up is concerned, the Vita has had the best is recent memory regardless of what anyone has to say. I know people will just juxtapose their opinion on the issue believing that because there may not be games THEY are interested in at launch, it's not a good launch. Well from an objective point of view, it DID have more or less a good launch. Missing an RPG maybe, but 20+ games at launch, with something for everyone from action, shooter, racing, fighters, puzzle, ect...
The 3DS had a weak launch because it was push out too damn early. They could have withheld it until at the very least OoT was out, but they just didn't have that anchor game there at launch.
Both will do fine in the long run, but you don't really start seeing the real good titles until almost a year post launch. As long as both pump out quality software at a decent pace, they can both thrive.
But alas, there is always going to be these silly and petty competitions between platforms, like people need some damn reassurance that what they chose was the justified.
Haters gonna hate.
iPad! No seriously the succesful next gen handheld/portable is the iPad or iOS in general.Ando85 said:
Both the PSV and the 3ds are wonderful bits of technology. And in the games market as recently as 2 years ago they would have blown the doors off of anything out there. They are exactly what we had been begging for for years. The PSV especially finally delivers a true full console experience in a handheld.
But somehow in getting to this point the world passed them by. They are great game players, but they are substandard at everything else. Whereas the new game changers, the pads and smart phones are rapidly becoming the "mother boxes" that scifi has promised us since the days of Buck Rogers. They play games. They also communicate, help research, help with school and work. They are easily and always at hand in your pocket or day planner. While they do not (yet) support the most current level of console power games, they are getting there fast. Games for them are cheap, widespread and astonishingly innovative.
Both new portable consoles will do about the same mid to poor sales business and top out as niche products with a lifecycle not unlike the current PSP.
I honestly think that the two handhelds haven't been around long enough to compare them side by side. I believe that after more games have been released that showcases each handhelds' unique features and capabilities, then we can start to determine what works and what doesn't, rather than to determine which one is superior.
So far, though:
The 3DS had a bad start with the lack of worthwhile launch titles, causing a steep price drop just to stay afloat. With the release of more favored and highly praised titles (Star Fox 3D, LoZ: Ocarina of Time 3D, Super Mario 3D Land, etc.), the 3DS has certainly increased momentum. However, that fact that games continue to be developed and released exclusively for the Nintendo DS means one crucial flaw in the 3DS: if a game can't incorporate the 3D feature into the game, it will not be developed on the 3DS. Developing a game to showcase unnecessary 3D technology really limits the possible releases for the 3DS. Just like there were great games that were released on the DS that did not require the touch screen, Nintendo might need to grow up and realize that it's key feature should not be the only feature worth investing in.
The PSVita has a steady roster of launch titles that will get the attention of many who wish to buy it. The PSVita's touch screen and back sensor are being incorporated in ways that both change the standards of gaming for some familiar titles (Uncharted series), as well as new titles to come. The option of upgrading to 3G is a nice feature for those who want the comfort of the internet on their handheld. The only issue I might find so far is that everything is pricey. Like I've said before, every gamer will pay what they believe is reasonable, so some will wait for a price drop while others may already be playing. Despite that, it doesn't seem to slow down the purchasing of units across the world.
So far, though:
The 3DS had a bad start with the lack of worthwhile launch titles, causing a steep price drop just to stay afloat. With the release of more favored and highly praised titles (Star Fox 3D, LoZ: Ocarina of Time 3D, Super Mario 3D Land, etc.), the 3DS has certainly increased momentum. However, that fact that games continue to be developed and released exclusively for the Nintendo DS means one crucial flaw in the 3DS: if a game can't incorporate the 3D feature into the game, it will not be developed on the 3DS. Developing a game to showcase unnecessary 3D technology really limits the possible releases for the 3DS. Just like there were great games that were released on the DS that did not require the touch screen, Nintendo might need to grow up and realize that it's key feature should not be the only feature worth investing in.
The PSVita has a steady roster of launch titles that will get the attention of many who wish to buy it. The PSVita's touch screen and back sensor are being incorporated in ways that both change the standards of gaming for some familiar titles (Uncharted series), as well as new titles to come. The option of upgrading to 3G is a nice feature for those who want the comfort of the internet on their handheld. The only issue I might find so far is that everything is pricey. Like I've said before, every gamer will pay what they believe is reasonable, so some will wait for a price drop while others may already be playing. Despite that, it doesn't seem to slow down the purchasing of units across the world.