PlayStation Network is totally free+
PlayStation Network goes down once every few weeks for maintenance -
Community on PSN often feels less active -
umm this points also apply to the PS Vita. also, PSN does not have a "less active" community. games that have been out for years are still playable online, like uncharted 2 for example. just like any other game out there, a lasting community depends mostly on sales.
i would recommend the to buy the one that has the most games that interest you. Sony is probably done with BIG games on the PS3, but it will still get mega third party games next year like Destiny and Metal Gear (i think). PS vita on the other hand, well, we really dont know how sony is supporting that console. we are seeing tons of indie games for it, but no huge mega games for it anymore.
