Vita/3DS, re: current title line-up?

[Makaseo]

Hey guys.

Decided to grab a current-gen portable, but having a hard time deciding which. Whichever one I get now, I know I'll get the other later anyways, so a Vita VS 3DS flame-war is not my intent. I just wanted to hear from you guys which console you think is better to get considering the number of cool games out right now.

Thanks for any replies.

[amas]

Did you own any previous generation of handhelds? Such as the DS or PSP?

I haven't tried the 3DS XL yet but going with just build quality from the original products, it just feels nicer holding the Vita. My 3DS just feels.....so flimsy...even compared to my DS Lite.

As for the game line-up, it's really up to you on what genres you play. 3DS does have better dev support than the Vita. I look at the Vita 2013 game line-up and all I can get excited for is just Soul Sacrifice and maybe Sly4. Maybe the PS4 will bring in more cross platform games.

[amas]

Did you own any previous generation of handhelds? Such as the DS or PSP?

I haven't tried the 3DS XL yet but going with just build quality from the original products, it just feels nicer holding the Vita. My 3DS just feels.....so flimsy...even compared to my DS Lite.

As for the game line-up, it's really up to you on what genres you play. 3DS does have better dev support than the Vita. I look at the Vita 2013 game line-up and all I can get excited for is just Soul Sacrifice and maybe Sly4. Maybe the PS4 will bring in more cross platform games.

Just to clarify, I like both the consoles. There are several games I would like to play on both the platforms. I just like using my Vita more. It feels more well-built. Also, because of the 3DS streetpass, I need to charge my 3ds daily even though I don't really play with it. Gets annoying sometimes but I can always turn it off. Hopefully the 3DS XL will be much better when I trade it in.

[Makaseo]

Thanks for the reply, amas.

I owned both of the previous-gen consoles, which is why it's so hard for me to commit to one before the other. I probably won't have the spare change to afford the second for at least half a year aftewards.

For genres, I'd say I'm into story-driven games and rhythm games. Persona 4 Golden, Wipeout, and Technika Tune are my draws to the Vita right now, and Theatrhythm, OoT 3D, and Dream Drop Distance for the 3DS. I posted to see if there was anything I missed to break the tie.

[amas]

Last Virtue, Project diva, Tune, MGS, gravity rush, p4g, Corpse party, Sound shapes.....just get a Vita ;O

[Makaseo]

Sounds good, thanks for the input!

[Nirmal]

I am not really a console guy as I have not been able to commit to a specific console for more than a year, but I would probably prefer the nintendo 3DS just because the games seem more "relaxing" and "fun". But if you want ps3 like games go with the vita.

[xserd]

Rhythm thief is a fun game for the 3ds, Tales of Abyss is also a good one. Also I'm waiting for these games to be released. Castlevania Mirror of fate and Luigi's Mansion 2.

[DSGamer3]

I own handhelds and love them both. However I tend to use my Vita more especially when paired with Playstation Plus. SCEE has given us some great Vita games for free in past months.

[DLM_012]

Both have an extensive backlog at this point of games from the past and those released for the current handheld. 

 

I personally have a Vita. I want to play it more often but can't find out where it fits in my life since I don't commute via public transport or travel a lot. That's besides the point though. With Nintendo, you should already know what you're getting- Mario, Zelda, obscure JRPGs, etc

 

Sony on the other hand has games that appeal to anyone. My personal favorites are Uncharted: GA, Little Big Planet, Super Stardust, and Gravity Rush. Those right there are games from varying genres. Feel free to ask more questions since I've owned mine since launch. I'll keep it free from bias as much as possible and give you the realistic perspective of both.

[dklhs90]

I own both but I hardly ever play on the Vita after Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Fire Emblem Awakening came out.

[Rossyboy]

3ds for monster hunter! i wish it was for the vita though :(

[needmorewood]

i have to say 3ds... pokemon, fire emblem and monster hunter series are just too good. only thing i play on my vita is persona 4 which is absolutly amazing

[snes]

I would get a 3DS XL. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it's not region free.

[Joshua]

Depends what kind of gaming you plan on doing. If you want to be using this for actual gaming, and you want to get full gameplay and be playing for extended periods of time, both consoles are great. If you want to be able to play part of a game for 2 minutes and just carry on as you see fit, I'd go with the 3DS, as lots of the main titles aren't 'immersive'*, whereas PS Vita's are a little more hardcore gaming*

 

* I put asterisks next to immersive & hardcore gaming as the games will be as immersive as the <10" screen will allow. 

[skywake]

I think it's worth pointing out that at this stage the 3DS has 6x the install base.....

[911^NEmeSis]

Personally I would go for the VITA but Fire Emblem and Pokemon on the DS are too hard to resist.