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Which one is the best?

PlayStation Vita 219 40.78%
 
Nintendo 3DS 316 58.85%
 
Total:535
Pokemonbrawlvg on 09 December 2012
Alara317 said:
This thread has so far been pretty civil and fair, something I'm shocked to see on this site (or any site, really, since so many people seem to actively hate the Vita.)

Well, to compare you really have to look at a lot of features:

Shape/Look/Feel/Price:

Vita is a bit more comfortable
3DS is a bit more durable
3DS is universally cheaper

Hardware/features:

3DS has slightly better battery life
3DS has backwards compatibility with DS
Vita has better processors
Vita has a better screen
Vita has better wireless capability
Vita has multi-touch and a rear touch pad
3DS has 3D
Both have equally good sound fidelity
Both have equal memory capability (but Vita is costlier)

Online:

Vita has near, skype, facebook, twitter, and a slightly better online browser

PSN vs Nintendo E-shop:

3DS has the virtual console going back through many Generations
Vita has many PSP games, and Playstation Minis
3DS has Great downloads like Pushmo
Vita has great downloads like Super Stardust, Sound Shapes, and Tales from Space
Vita has the option to download ALL Vita games to the memory card
3DS has the option to download many games, but not all

Games:

This one is really subjective, since not everyone likes the same kinds of games. the 3DS, in my opinion, is a very family friendly handheld that so far relies pretty heavily on Nintendo's First Party titles (which isn't an issue; a good game is a good game). It has good third party support, but only Resident Evil Revelations and Kingdom Hearts 3D sticks out as a must-have title that isn't mario or zelda.

Vita may not have as successful games as the 3DS, but it has a wider variety spanning across more genres and with much better console ports. There's action games, racing games, shooting games, RPG's, and platformers on the system that are all quite good.

Both systems have some awesome ports. 3DS has Ocarina of Time, Star Fox, Super Street Fighter IV, Tales of the Abyss, Skylanders, Cave Story, etc. Vita, on the other hand, has a lot more in the way of ports, such as Persona 4, Rayman Origins, Mortal Kombat, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Disgaea 3, Ultimate MArvel vs Capcom 3, Street Fighter X Tekken, and NEw Little Kings Story. Nobody buys a system for ports, though, even if they are perfected versions of beloved games (zelda and Persona being the prime examples).

Exclusive-wise, both are on equal ground, I feel. a lot of people claim the 3DS has a better game list, but I just don't see how at all. Keep in mind, 70's are perfectly legitimate games, I'm sick of people saying games that get a meta of under 80 are garbage. gonna cut it off at 70, though. 60's can be good too (look at Ragnarok Odyssey), but 70's is where I feel 'good' is. I also try to keep it to games people can relate to and can recognize.

3DS has:

90 - Super Mario 3D Land
85 - Mario Kart 7
84 - Kid Icarus: Uprising
83 - Resident Evil: Revelations
82 - Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
80 - Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
78 - New Super Mario Brothers 2
77 - Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
75 - Paper Mario: Sticker Star
71 - Pilotwings Resort

Vita has:

88 - LittlebigPlanet Vita
84 - Lumines Electronic Symphony
82 - Gravity Rush
80 - Uncharted: Golden Abyss
80 - Wipeout 2048
78 - MLB 12: The Show
77 - Hot Shots Golf World Invitational
72 - Smart As
72 - Unit 13
71 - Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
70 - Touch my Katamari

So it does skew a bit in 3DS's favor, but considering the Vita has been out a grand total of 10 months and the 3DS is coming up on more than double that, it's doing just fine. Game wise, the Vita is lagging a bit behind in exclusives, but is much better when it comes to ports and the PSN. Vita has virtual console integration, which is awesome, but the Vita has much more to chose from online. on the flipside, 3DS has better support for DS games than the Vita has for PSP games.

Both consoles have comparable libraries with no one handheld coming out the clear victor once all factors are added in (backwards compatibility, downloads, digital only games, ports, exclusives, multiplats). Naturally, it realyl comes down to what kinds of games you like better. If you don't like mario, then there's a good chance the 3DS is not for you. However, Vita still lacks that killer game seller, which mario is.

Hardware wise I give t he nod to the Vita as the much more powerful, capable machine. It has better online, better graphics, better processing speed, a much better OLED screen with better touch capabilities on both halves. However, the price reflects that.

I give my personal nod to the vita, but both systems are awesome.

What about future exclusives?



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tbone51 on 09 December 2012

Vita is pretty hardcore but so is the price!!! I have always been a Nintendo fan so i would choose 3ds anytime...... but if vita had a price drop and that expensive memory card was including i recommend people buying both!!!

Vita= Gravity Rush, AC liberation (played its pretty good)
3DS= KIU, RE revelation, SM3DL

3ds has better software but i do agree Vita is a beast!!! My vote still goes to Nintendo!!! lol



Weedlab on 09 December 2012

Personally, I'd say both if you have the financial wherewithal. I see them as complements. They're both going in different directions and I don't see much overlap with respect to software titles. However, if I had to choose I'd go with the Vita based on my preferences and for reasons already discussed in the backlog.



 

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Alara317 on 09 December 2012
Pokemonbrawlvg said:

What about future exclusives?

what about them?  I don't know that many for either system and there's no way to know how good a game will be before release.  We all thought Ragnarok Odyssey was going to be well loved, it wasn't.  Many thought and hoped both Resistance and Call of Duty would be alright, they weren't (though I personally think Resistance was pretty good.)  

And who knows?  We might get a smash brothers, proper original zelda, metroid, kirby, and Donkey Kong on the 3DS, but we might also get God of War, Ratchet and Clank, another uncharted, Jak and Daxter, inFamous, etc on the Vita.  Both companies have a hell of a lot of exclusive IP's they can add to their handhelds, and I'm genuinely excited for the prospects of both. 

Off the top of my head, I only know of Killzone Mercenaries and Soul Sacrifice as two must-have titles inthe future of Vita, and Luigi's Mansion for the 3DS.  I've got so many games on both systems to pick up and play that I really am not worried about the future. 



Mr.Y on 09 December 2012

Okay, real talk, everybody? The 3DS has the best version of Tetris. So it wins by default. Game over, man. The 3DS costs about the same as the Game Boy at launch (inflation adjusted, maybe around $10 (that is USD) more). The main problem with the 3DS is that it does not come with Tetris, so you'll have to pay an extra $5 4 (which would be $2.80 2.24 in 1989 money). While the Game Boy had a longer battery life, the 3DS has a backlit screen and you won't have to keep track of your Tetris cartridge.

So in conclusion:

Game Boy:

  • Comes with Tetris
  • Better battery life

3DS:

  • Backlit screen
  • No cartridge to keep up with

Honestly, it is a toss up, you might want to consider time traveling back to 1989 and buying a Game Boy new.



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Scisca on 09 December 2012

Vita has the WOW factor working for it. I'm incredibly impressed by how advanced and well built this console is. It's just flawless. Even my dad, who hates games and gaming, said he was very impressed with it. He even said he likes it much more than my PS3. The moment you take it to your hands you're gonna think "WOW", it's just that good. 3DS is a toy. The Vita feels like something more. It really is a high tech device.
Additionally the 2 analogs feel much better than I thought they would. I didn't think they would work this well on a handheld.

Also the online service on Vita is better than the PS3 shop. It's so smooth, intuitive and has some nice content. You can count on some special offers there (especially if you're a PS+ subscriber). Right now Rayman Origins costs $13 - that's almost a steal! I doubt 3DS will ever have such a vibrant and interesting online service.

People say that they want a different experience on a handheld than they want on a home console. Ok, I like the different type of games I played on my DSi, but when I play Uncharted or Gravity Rush I feel that this is so awesome and that I do want to play such games on my handhelds. That's why I won't be getting a 3DS anytime soon. I'd rather buy a few good PSV games, which I still don't own. Sony's console is perfect for me. The more expensive games are serious positions like Uncharted, Assassins Creed, etc., while the more casual, handheld games I can download cheaper online. This is so much better than having to buy all games in a store and having to pay a lot for all games.



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My Vita to-buy list: The Walking Dead, Persona 4 Golden, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, TearAway, Ys: Memories of Celceta, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, History: Legends of War, FIFA 13, Final Fantasy HD X, X-2, Worms Revolution Extreme, The Amazing Spiderman, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - too many no-gaemz :/

My consoles: PS2 Slim, PS3 Slim 320 GB, PSV 32 GB, Wii, DSi.

Pokemonbrawlvg on 09 December 2012
Alara317 said:
Pokemonbrawlvg said:

What about future exclusives?

what about them?  I don't know that many for either system and there's no way to know how good a game will be before release.  We all thought Ragnarok Odyssey was going to be well loved, it wasn't.  Many thought and hoped both Resistance and Call of Duty would be alright, they weren't (though I personally think Resistance was pretty good.)  

And who knows?  We might get a smash brothers, proper original zelda, metroid, kirby, and Donkey Kong on the 3DS, but we might also get God of War, Ratchet and Clank, another uncharted, Jak and Daxter, inFamous, etc on the Vita.  Both companies have a hell of a lot of exclusive IP's they can add to their handhelds, and I'm genuinely excited for the prospects of both. 

Off the top of my head, I only know of Killzone Mercenaries and Soul Sacrifice as two must-have titles inthe future of Vita, and Luigi's Mansion for the 3DS.  I've got so many games on both systems to pick up and play that I really am not worried about the future. 

Oh, nothing. I just wanted to know what you thought of them.



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JWeinCom on 09 December 2012

I don't think the Vita's library offers enough content that differentiates itself from a console experience. I could see the Vita being very good for someone who travels alot, but otherwise i'd go with the 3DS.



JoeTheBro on 09 December 2012
Alara317 said:
Both have equal memory capability (but Vita is costlier)

Vita has near, skype, facebook, twitter, and a slightly better online browser

Vita has many PSP games, and Playstation Minis


Great in depth look. I isolated three parts I'd like to critique though.

1. Vita can only go up to 32 gb and swapping out memory cards isn't fun. 3DS beats that regardless of price concerns. However Vita has content manager which thanks to an update works over wifi. That complicates saying which is better.

2. The browser was also updated. According to browser tests it is pretty much identical to the Wii U's and much much better than the 3DS's.

3. Don't forget PSOne!



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pokoko on 09 December 2012
Alara317 said:
So it does skew a bit in 3DS's favor, but considering the Vita has been out a grand total of 10 months and the 3DS is coming up on more than double that, it's doing just fine. Game wise, the Vita is lagging a bit behind in exclusives, but is much better when it comes to ports and the PSN. Vita has virtual console integration, which is awesome, but the Vita has much more to chose from online. on the flipside, 3DS has better support for DS games than the Vita has for PSP games.

Both consoles have comparable libraries with no one handheld coming out the clear victor once all factors are added in (backwards compatibility, downloads, digital only games, ports, exclusives, multiplats). Naturally, it realyl comes down to what kinds of games you like better. If you don't like mario, then there's a good chance the 3DS is not for you. However, Vita still lacks that killer game seller, which mario is.

Hardware wise I give t he nod to the Vita as the much more powerful, capable machine. It has better online, better graphics, better processing speed, a much better OLED screen with better touch capabilities on both halves. However, the price reflects that.

I give my personal nod to the vita, but both systems are awesome.

Excellent post, and a very fair comparison.

The only thing I would like to add is that Metacritic is kind of crap for handheld games for both the 3DS and Vita, especially anything from Japan.  I see so many reviews where the reviewer just doesn't seem to get handheld games at all.  In that regard, I would be much more inclined to play a handheld game in the 60s than I would on a home console.  I think it behooves 3DS and Vita owners to disregard the Meta, for the most part, and find a few reviewers/websites that they trust in terms of handheld content.