Actually I do have a strong basis for saying Vita versions of console games are weaker versions than their console counterparts. You need look no further than reviews of Uncharted, Assassins Creed, and Call of Duty.

As people and all reviews have mentioned, yes! Ocarina of Time is a remake which improves over the original in a meaningful way.

The bottom line is, when home console ports or sequels are released to 3DS, they are usually improved on over their console counterparts.

So basically, this thread is about trying to get 3DS owners to change their perceptions and say 'maybe I was wrong'?

Naturally, you've thought about this yourself with regards to the Vita first, right? Maybe you are wrong about that. The market is sure as hell pointing in that direction.

Vita games are not rated that much lower or higher than what is available on 3DS. If we look at some of the top games 3DS has Zelda OoT at 94, Persona 4 Golden on Vita on the other hand will be at a 96(once they update the 15+ reviews they are missing). LBP PSVita is an 88, and Super Mario 3D Land is a 90. Only a 2 point differerence(and as many will dispute, an unfair one). Kid Icarus and Gravity Rush are appropriately tied at an 83. Vita, for comparison purposes has the better version of Zero Escape. Mortal Kombat and SFIV tied at 85. Colors at an 89 is multiplatform. Mutant Blob is 86, Pushmo is 90. VVVVV is 83, Sound Shapes is 84. MGS3D a 78 and Resident Evil Rev a 82, on Vita front MGS Collection comes to an 81. Star Fox 64 3D is a 81, Uncharted GA an 80. See, all very close to each other as far as quality titles go and as somone demonstrated for me earlier, Reviewers are giving Vita harsh comparisons to console which drives their scores down.

For Zelda OoT 3D, I just read and watched some reviews. From what they told me it seems like updated graphics, remapping of controls to fit the system, an added Master Quest(aka Hard Mode) and Gauntlet Arena thing. So....from that I can see it does not update the original in any LARGE way, at least in comparison to what the PSVita remakes have done. At least in P4G, they have added many new game mechanics within the combat like team attacks, online social functions, brand new story paths and areas to explore, as well as the checkpoints zelda added.

As I have proved many times is this thread, the myth of 3DS games achieving some level of status or doing some unique trick of the trade for portables (that Vita somehow isn't doing) is undoubtedly false and I would just like it to stop being perpatrated.

I think the problem would be worse than that. If Nintendo hadnt dropped the price the portable market would be caving in to the mobile devices even faster. If both products stayed at that price and showed sales like the Vita has shown, there would be no further support from 3rd party developers for either device. The whole market would be in risk of collapsing and both companies would have to withdraw. Well, though im sure nintendo could keep on soldering because of their IP's (mario/pokemon). At least now the 3DS is a sucess, and as much as everyone wants to say portables are dead because of mobile devices, the 3DS is showing that the market is still here. Sony really should have forseen it and lowered the production costs/specs of the Vita so they could have a more competitive price. They thought the specs of the system would be recognised by consumers to justify the higher price, but obviously that didnt work.

We all know that if the system had a similar price cut to the 3DS the system would be revived (though it might be a too late now in terms of software support). The 3DS was in a position not very different from the Vita with lots of negativity before the price cut. I remember several "haha" threads from Nintendo haters and articles that were saying the 3DS was a failure. Alas, they stopped showing up after that christmas with mario 3D, matio kart and the price cut. Now the price cut did cost Nintendo alot of money. If you remember there were reports that the system was beeing sold at a loss.

Sony just doesnt have the money to lose on every unit, and thats the only explanation on why the price hasnt droped yet. If they are smart in the slightlest and still want to save the Vita they should bring out a revision of the Vita, with less expensive components (is a multitouch screen really necessary?) at a cheaper price. I really dont see what else they can do. They either give it up, they integrate it on the PS4 as a tablet controller bundling it with the PS4 (this choice is dangerous given microsoft is intent on going for a price war to rat Sony out of the market), or they release a revision at a much cheaper price.

Is it too late to save the Vita? Sadly i think so. But they can still try.

I think backing down from their price point lets the media think "Oh well they dropped price, maybe mobile is taking hold of the handheld market" as opposed to firming the belief its just ecause of the recession. This makes handheld gaming look like it is conceding to phone market. This is one of those self fullfilling prophecies I frequently speak of. Market lobbyist release scandalized reports of something such as "Mobile app market taking over Gaming Handheld market", sends everyone into a scare, companies start reacting as if its true, so then it ends up becoming true.

Sony is stuck between a rock and a hard place at the moment. With their financial situations, their gaming market and Movie studios are all that are keeping them afloat (its the movie hardware business weighing them down) so to lose any possible profit from there can be costly. I still think sticking to their guns will end up paying off in some small way, then at the end of Q1 2013 when they slash price officially(my prediction) they will stabalize.

I agree on every word.

I see the point you're trying to make, but I think it boils down to this: the hardware and software available on the 3DS is more appealing to people. A lot of it has to do with very popular, evergreen franchises like Mario Kart and Super Mario. A lot of it has to do with backwards compatibility. A lot of it has to do with an affordable price point. The Vita might have high-rated games, but if people don't want to buy them what's the point? The Vita might have incredible hardware, but if the price is wrong, what's the point? My advice is to continue enjoying the Vita, and tell all your friends and family about how great it is. Word of mouth is important.

I hope to own a Vita soon, but right now the cost is too high, and there isn't a critical mass of must-have software.

I can agree with everything you just said.

Instead of trying to figure out what the problem is, I'll give you the reasons why I won't buy a Vita anytime soon if ever at this point.
1.) 3DS came out first and I had no reason to wait since I already knew good games would be on it just by looking at at the DS cycle.
2.) I can get Micro SD Class 10 32 GB cards for as low as 19 USD.
3.) fuck there are so many games on it already and so many ones I want are coming out next year!
4.) I only have so much pocket space, I already got my smart phone, my keys, my wallet, micro USB cable, ear buds, artificial tear, lip palm, my work phone, and my fucking 3DS. Noway in hell I'm going to carry a Vita on me after all that shit.
5.) I already have a 3DS.
6.) Monster Hunter.
7.) I already have a 3DS.
8.) I already have a 3DS so the Vita pretty much means nothing, if you compare my playtime of my DS vs my PSP, it's no wonder I don't care for it as much about the Vita.
9.) Did I mention that I already have a 3DS?

These are all eShop games?

Heard of Denpa Men, Picross, and Mighty Switch Force.