3DS or the Vita,which is better?

[QUOTE="Articuno76"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

for those that have stupid high standards.

sora16perfect

This article should give a realistic idea of what the difference is.  This is the level of difference I think you will realistically see, even when games are Vita exclusive you will likely be looking at something of around this standard: http://kotaku.com/5925720/just-how-different-are-3ds-and-ps-vita-graphics-time-travel-and-find-out/gallery/1 

Vita: Overall build quality is far superior, higher quality games, multiplatform games, FPS games ( 3DS has none)

Its all down the prefence really. And i played the same Mario games before on DS and Wii. Pokemon is the only game worth a 3DS now.

Vita: Overall build quality is far superior, higher quality games, multiplatform games, FPS games ( 3DS has none)

Its all down the prefence really. And i played the same Mario games before on DS and Wii. Pokemon is the only game worth a 3DS now.

PCgameruk

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I personally can't comment on the vita as I don't own one. However I do love my 3DS. I think as much as nintendo disappoints with their home consoles they always seem to do a good job with their handhelds. I think the 3D display is a bit gimmicky but personally i kind of like it, unlike the wii and wii u that kind of force the gimmick on you in a way, the 3d functionality is kind of just there if you want it and doesn't get in the way if you aren't interested. 

The 3DS has a diverse library of great titles. The vita has much better graphics, but to be perfectly honest if i want something that impresses me visually I'll just play on a home console or pc. When it comes to handhelds it's not really as big of a deal for me. I think backwards compatibility with the DS is also a great thing as well.

I will say there are two problems with the 3DS that do bug me a little bit. First is the virtual console. Granted i love the fact they put a virtual console on the 3DS, to be able to play past nintendo titles on the go is pretty sweet. However they are wasting it's potential big time. I have no clue why they aren't trying to put SNES, GBA and N64 games on it. It would make the 3DS (as much as i like it) 50 times better. Second is the lack of second circle pad. I mean I'm fine with the circle pad pro, but why didn't they just incorporate a second circle pad in the 3ds XL? I have the original model, and honestly i plan just to hold out in hopes that they release a model with it built in. 

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Vita: Overall build quality is far superior, higher quality games, multiplatform games, FPS games ( 3DS has none)

Its all down the prefence really. And i played the same Mario games before on DS and Wii. Pokemon is the only game worth a 3DS now.

rjdofu

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Vita: Overall build quality is far superior, higher quality games, multiplatform games, FPS games ( 3DS has none)

Its all down the prefence really. And i played the same Mario games before on DS and Wii. Pokemon is the only game worth a 3DS now.

PCgameruk

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gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

[QUOTE="PCgameruk"][QUOTE="rjdofu"]

 

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deomag4

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

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[QUOTE="PCgameruk"] The fact that those games are bad is not the point. Vita has been out a year and has 2 or 3 FPS games with Killzone coming out this year. If you like FPS games like i do Vita is your choice. But not just FPS games Vita has more variety in other games like fighting and racing genresFlamesOfGrey

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

As someone who's biased to Level 5 I would put the 3DS over the Vita on RPGs. If they didn't make 3DS games the Vita would be closer to the 3DS on that front right now.

I'd give the edge towards the Vita. I love fighting games, so having MK, UMVC3, SFXT, Blazblue, etc. on there is great. Also, Persona 4 Golden is on the Vita. It will be a closer call with Fire Emblem out and Pokemon X and Y coming out.

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="deomag4"]

 

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

Yangire

As someone who's biased to Level 5 I would put the 3DS over the Vita on RPGs. If they didn't make 3DS games the Vita would be closer to the 3DS on that front right now.

3DS, brighter future, access to every game of my favorite handheld(DS) and basically has the types of games that appeal to me. The Vita has the potential but so did many before it and I think not securing the monster hunter franchise will be the downfall of this handheld, simple as thatLittleMac19

[QUOTE="PCgameruk"][QUOTE="rjdofu"]

 

Like this? And this?

deomag4

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

Higher quality Vita is able to play high budget games that are on console today. Assassin's creed runs on the AC3 engine. Killzone Mercenary runs on the KZ3 engine, Little big planet, Uncharted, Virtua Tennis 4, Wipeout, Mortal Kombat etc. All running on engines made for today's consoles. Games that do come for 3DS such as FIFA and Madden. They run on last gen engines from the Wii or PS2 so the gameplay feels outdated. And the games cost around same still.

Its a big advantage for the Vita that it will keep getting games the 3DS can't handle. Jet set radio HD, Need for Speed most wanted etc.

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[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] It depends on the genre Vita currently has the better action, fighting , fps, racing games & visual novels. 3DS currently has the better adventure, casual, puzzle games. They're equal in Platformers, Rhythm games & RPG's. Keep in mind I am an importer and not limited to Western releases. I also own over 60 Vita games and 80 3DS games right now.FlamesOfGrey

As someone who's biased to Level 5 I would put the 3DS over the Vita on RPGs. If they didn't make 3DS games the Vita would be closer to the 3DS on that front right now.

Inazuma isn't a very conventional RPG in terms of combat, characters, setting, etc. Fantasy Life will probably be localized, I believe it will be at least.

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[QUOTE="PCgameruk"] The fact that those games are bad is not the point. Vita has been out a year and has 2 or 3 FPS games with Killzone coming out this year. If you like FPS games like i do Vita is your choice. But not just FPS games Vita has more variety in other games like fighting and racing genresFlamesOfGrey

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

fair enough, and besides seeing as you have 60 vita and 80 3ds games you have a much better knowledge of each library then i do. I kind of assumed vita in terms of software was having some issues. I tend to think the 3ds has pretty good balance in terms of genres, they are a little lacking in terms of FPS's and action RPGs (though castlevania and monster hunter will help), but besides that the retail games i have for it are pretty diverse (super mario 3d land, mario kart 7, RE: Revelations, kid icarus uprising, fire emblem awakening, Street Fighter 4 3d, ridge racer 3d). 

I didn't include star fox 3d or ocarina of time 3d but since they are just enhanced remakes of games already released on another system (N64). 

[QUOTE="LittleMac19"]3DS, brighter future, access to every game of my favorite handheld(DS) and basically has the types of games that appeal to me. The Vita has the potential but so did many before it and I think not securing the monster hunter franchise will be the downfall of this handheld, simple as thatComduter

Look at the libraries and pick your favorite to me 3DS appeals to me more.

Vita all the way. I got a 3DS to play Nintendo first party games. Sold it because i hated the console design (no dual analog, the main screen is too small and very low res, and the 3d is a complete wast of resources. Vita, on the other hand, is awesome tech. It just lacks support from devs.

PAL360

Then why bother with Vita, when there are like 10.000.000 better tech devices out there

Vita has zero games i want, so it is the most poinless system right now

Ouya will take its place soon though as the most pointless

3DS on the other hand is one of my top gaming systems of all time, with Bravely Default, Zelda, Layton etc

[QUOTE="LittleMac19"]3DS, brighter future, access to every game of my favorite handheld(DS) and basically has the types of games that appeal to me. The Vita has the potential but so did many before it and I think not securing the monster hunter franchise will be the downfall of this handheld, simple as thatComduter

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="Yangire"]

As someone who's biased to Level 5 I would put the 3DS over the Vita on RPGs. If they didn't make 3DS games the Vita would be closer to the 3DS on that front right now.

Yangire

Inazuma isn't a very conventional RPG in terms of combat, characters, setting, etc. Fantasy Life will probably be localized, I believe it will be at least.

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Vita all the way. I got a 3DS to play Nintendo first party games. Sold it because i hated the console design (no dual analog, the main screen is too small and very low res, and the 3d is a complete wast of resources. Vita, on the other hand, is awesome tech. It just lacks support from devs.

loosingENDS

Then why bother with Vita, when there are like 10.000.000 better tech devices out there

Vita has zero games i want, so it is the most poinless system right now

Ouya will take its place soon though as the most pointless

3DS on the other hand is one of my top gaming systems of all time, with Bravely Default, Zelda, Layton etc

Why do you keep mentioning Bravely Default when you haven't even played the game? :|

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[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] Well I don't have Fantasy Life yet (It's one of the games I would mind having both JPN & US releases) because I am waiting to see if it will be localized. Inazuma Eleven however, while I enjoy the series, it's a pretty basic RPG.FlamesOfGrey

Inazuma isn't a very conventional RPG in terms of combat, characters, setting, etc. Fantasy Life will probably be localized, I believe it will be at least.

The setting and characters are unique/hard to find in JRPGs. Outside of battle it has the more basic "people follow you around and you encounter random battles", but it is a JRPG.

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="deomag4"]

 

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

deomag4

fair enough, and besides seeing as you have 60 vita and 80 3ds games you have a much better knowledge of each library then i do. I kind of assumed vita in terms of software was having some issues. I tend to think the 3ds has pretty good balance in terms of genres, they are a little lacking in terms of FPS's and action RPGs (though castlevania and monster hunter will help), but besides that the retail games i have for it are pretty diverse (super mario 3d land, mario kart 7, RE: Revelations, kid icarus uprising, fire emblem awakening, Street Fighter 4 3d, ridge racer 3d). 

I didn't include star fox 3d or ocarina of time 3d but since they are just enhanced remakes of games already released on another system (N64). 

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="Yangire"]

Inazuma isn't a very conventional RPG in terms of combat, characters, setting, etc. Fantasy Life will probably be localized, I believe it will be at least.

Yangire

The setting and characters are unique/hard to find in JRPGs. Outside of battle it has the more basic "people follow you around and you encounter random battles", but it is a JRPG.

The one with Pokemon XY and Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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[QUOTE="PCgameruk"] The fact that those games are bad is not the point. Vita has been out a year and has 2 or 3 FPS games with Killzone coming out this year. If you like FPS games like i do Vita is your choice. But not just FPS games Vita has more variety in other games like fighting and racing genresPCgameruk

gotta be honest, what do you mean higher quality games?? just in the visual department or the games themselves of higher quality?? One of those points aren't debatable (visuals) but the other one i gotta respectfully disagree (biased viewpoint though as i have a 3ds and not a vita)

Higher quality Vita is able to play high budget games that are on console today. Assassin's creed runs on the AC3 engine. Killzone Mercenary runs on the KZ3 engine, Little big planet, Uncharted, Virtua Tennis 4, Wipeout, Mortal Kombat etc. All running on engines made for today's consoles. Games that do come for 3DS such as FIFA and Madden. They run on last gen engines from the Wii or PS2 so the gameplay feels outdated. And the games cost around same still.

Its a big advantage for the Vita that it will keep getting games the 3DS can't handle. Jet set radio HD, Need for Speed most wanted etc.

to be honest though, when it comes to handhelds does that honestly matter?? You're basically paying a home console price ($250 + proprietary memory stick) for an experience that probably don't quite live up to their home console counterparts. And i don't know about the vita, but i personally don't carry around my 3ds all that much (typically i pull it out when im about to go to bed or if i'm too lazy to go into the living room to play xbox). I tend to prefer cheaper devices that can give me quality experiences that maybe aren't pushing visuals but are still are worthwhile experiences (unlike mobile games that feel like nothing more than time wasters). 

Just my perspective on it anyways. 

As an owner of both, I prefer the Vita, but the 3DS has a lot of good games coming out so that could change. I prefer the current Vita lineup over the current 3DS lineup though. It's a shame that Sony dropped the ball on marketing the Vita properly.

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[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] Inazuma Eleven's combat matches are certainly unique due to it's controls. I wouldn't call it's characters or setting unique in general, it's just lucky enough to be one of the only sports RPGs around. The structure of how Inazuma Eleven plays outside of battle is pretty basic though IMO at least.FlamesOfGrey

The setting and characters are unique/hard to find in JRPGs. Outside of battle it has the more basic "people follow you around and you encounter random battles", but it is a JRPG.

I'm not saying the characters are interesting (I like them), I'm saying they aren't what people normally think of when they think of JRPG characters. For example Endou isn't the 'cliched' JRPG protagonist.

[QUOTE="deomag4"]

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] It depends on the genre Vita currently has the better action, fighting , fps, racing games & visual novels. 3DS currently has the better adventure, casual, puzzle games. They're equal in Platformers, Rhythm games & RPG's. Keep in mind I am an importer and not limited to Western releases. I also own over 60 Vita games and 80 3DS games right now.FlamesOfGrey

fair enough, and besides seeing as you have 60 vita and 80 3ds games you have a much better knowledge of each library then i do. I kind of assumed vita in terms of software was having some issues. I tend to think the 3ds has pretty good balance in terms of genres, they are a little lacking in terms of FPS's and action RPGs (though castlevania and monster hunter will help), but besides that the retail games i have for it are pretty diverse (super mario 3d land, mario kart 7, RE: Revelations, kid icarus uprising, fire emblem awakening, Street Fighter 4 3d, ridge racer 3d). 

I didn't include star fox 3d or ocarina of time 3d but since they are just enhanced remakes of games already released on another system (N64). 

Well that's good to hear (well for vita, hopefully that isn't a sign a lot isn't being developed for the 3ds, though these next two months should be nice for me anyways). I think my only issue with the vita is the price point. Granted i know somebody said the PS-Plus makes the vita a much better deal, but i typically never buy games their full price anyways (except for some exceptions like 3d land and fire emblem) and honestly i got my 3ds for really cheap ($140). So i'm not really sure how much PS-Plus would benefit me personally.

Also 3ds is backwards compatible with DS games, and since my DS broke it's pretty nice to have access to that library of games as well. Also if they ever make the virtual console good that will be sweet (for me anyways). 

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[QUOTE="PAL360"]

Vita all the way. I got a 3DS to play Nintendo first party games. Sold it because i hated the console design (no dual analog, the main screen is too small and very low res, and the 3d is a complete wast of resources. Vita, on the other hand, is awesome tech. It just lacks support from devs.

FlamesOfGrey

Then why bother with Vita, when there are like 10.000.000 better tech devices out there

Vita has zero games i want, so it is the most poinless system right now

Ouya will take its place soon though as the most pointless

3DS on the other hand is one of my top gaming systems of all time, with Bravely Default, Zelda, Layton etc

Why do you keep mentioning Bravely Default when you haven't even played the game? :|

Because of the rave reviews, impressions and unbelievable art

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510483&page=6

It is my most anticipated game and what could be my 2ond best game of all time (after FF9), or maybe my best ever, who knows

3DS by far.the9thinning

There is no comparisson indeed

3DS actualy has a future so definantly that.

Both have games, an equal amount of worhty games even... the hardware is in the vitas favour though..campzor

Game info thread (english) with art - news etc

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510483

Vita has not got a single game i want

3DS has my most wanted game of all time, Bravely Default

and Zelda, Layton that are top games too

3ds /3dsxl more games more colors  cheaper no expensive memory cards in fact it comes with one , plays all my ds games and dsware games plus has a wide selection of gb gbc etc games

Vita by miles and miles. It's not even funny.

Both have games, an equal amount of worhty games even... ..campzor

[QUOTE="campzor"]Both have games, an equal amount of worhty games even... ..Shinobishyguy

So delusional

And why?

GreekGameManiac

3DS nintendo is king of the handheld market.  If you love their franchises it's a no brainer.

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[QUOTE="campzor"]Both have games, an equal amount of worhty games even... ..Speedzilla

So delusional

[QUOTE="the9thinning"]3DS by far.loosingENDS

There is no comparisson indeed

[QUOTE="Speedzilla"]

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]not really, fire emblem closed that gap.
Take out ps3/psv games and it looks even more anemic

Shinobishyguy

So delusional

Sheepbitshguy, still wanting the Vita to fail I see.

The Vita is the opposite of failure, lad. Killone: Mercenary > all 3DS games.

You're just a delusional sheep :lol: