PlayStation Vita vs. Nintendo 3DS: Which one you should buy?

If you’re watching eagerly Sony’s circus for the NGP now official as PlayStation Vita, you’ll see how the Japanese company have been luring attentions for their next generation fully-integrated handheld gaming console. Now the thing is there’s come the classic rivalry with Nintendo obviously. Putting the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita on a hype of which handheld gaming console you should buy now?

[Venoxn4g]

both

[SaxScrotumz]

Venox2008 could not have put it better... BOTH!

[Dramscus]

I'm not sold on the 3ds.
Too many reports of problems with the 3d.
Lack of must have games.
One analogue type thing (did they learn nothing from their competitions psp fiasco)

The DS is still more of a must have than the 3ds which is a sad state of affairs for nintendo.

Maybe in a year or two it'll be worth buying after a bunch of good games come out for it.
And After they release a second version that supports a wider 3d viewing angle.

[DualConsoleOwner]

if you are under 12, 3ds is ok.

if you are over 12, than obviously PS VIta is way to go

[BattleAxe]

If you have no life then get both, and while you're at it buy all three consoles so that you can play every single game known to man, then when the PS4, XBOX 720 and the WiiU come out, buy all those too, then you should also buy an iPad so that you truely have every single thing that can play games on the face of the earth, then and only then you can consider yourself a true gamer.........

Seriously though, PSVita all the way. I don't need more than one handheld, and I don't have time for more than one handheld. A PC, PS3 and a Vita are more than enough for me.

[MaxXAttaxX]

It's up to you to decide which experience you want.
______

As for me, BOTH are of my taste. But I'll be getting the PS Vita day one.
I'm hoping to get a 3DS in the future as well. The DS had plenty of good games, which is why I had both DS and PSP.
I hope to seem more games at TGS.

[lMHl]

@DualConsoleOwner

What if your 12 please DualConsoleOwner tell me which one I should buy please I need your approval im not smart enough to figure it out on my own *frowny face*

[farhad2k8]

VITA hands down, this is the same situation as PS3 vs Wii.
The PS3 had SO much more features, so why would you even want to touch the wii?

[RedDragan]

@ DualConsoleOwner + 14h ago - #1.1.2

No, you are half way to being completely wrong!

7 Years and younger and you MUST NOT use the 3D function on 3DS. It is in the manual, it is written on the Nintendo website and it SHOULD be written on a sign in every game store and web store!

The 3D function was discovered to mess up the eye sight of children who are approx the age of 7, and all below.

If you are under 12, PS Vita is SAFE option.

[news4geeks]

neither

[NeutralGamer]

Then why are you reading the PSV/3DS articles?

[princejb134]

as much as i love my nintendo ds, even more than my psp
i will be getting the vita, it looks must more promising with 2 analog sticks and the graphical power

[zeal0us]

The one you want to buy instead of letting some editor(s) from site(s) end up changing your mind.

[ChozenWoan]

Forget the editors... I'm gonna decide based on random comments. =)

[Knushwood Butt]

@ Chozen

How about you make your own decision?

Or do you need someone to tell you what to do?

If the latter, be sure to do whatever some worthless hit-hunting game site has to say on the matter.

[Ilikegames76]

@Chozen, you forgot the /s as someone doesn't get your sarcasm.

[Optical_Matrix]

Errrrrrr, I already have a 3DS, and will get Vita on day one as well. So both for me.

[NeutralGamer]

Same here. Already got 3DS and I'll know that some time I'll get Vita.

I am waiting for Kojima to reveal the PS Vita Metal Gear Solid before I buy it.

[Wizziokid]

vita.

[gumgum99]

because its made by Sony, amirite? :V

[MaxXAttaxX]

Because it's made by Sony? What's wrong with that?

[ChickeyCantor]

@nathan,

Did someone insult daddy?
LOL calm down.

[MaxXAttaxX]

LOL don't come to conclusions. t
That's what I said about 'gumgum99'. Apparently he has a problem with someone wanting a Vita.
I wonder if his attitude would be the same if he said 3DS instead.

[newleaf]

The one you want. Done.

[Wintersun616]

Agreed.

I've made my decision and I want Vita (no-brainer for me) but people have different tastes and Vita just isn't for everybody. I think it's pretty pointless saying that someone should buy this or that. One should rather provide people with facts that would help differentiate between the two and make the decision themselves based on that, even if somebody asks you straight which one to get.

[SonyNGP]

Definitely both. They both offer awesome games.

[Cloudberry]

.
My & others luck not to buy 3DS at launched, and now the price drop too.

[tiffac]

I'll be getting the Vita for my part. Probably the 3DS down the line. It all depends on how much cash I can save. lol!

[tarbis]

PSV only

[JoGam]

Vita

[KentBlake]

Vita for me.

But I might get a 3DS also, now with the price drop and all...never played Ocarina of Time, and that re-release sure is tempting.

[gumgum99]

get it. I haven't played Ocarina either, but its actually pretty good. Surprisingly.

[Malice-Flare]

my budget is ready...

[gumgum99]

But is your body?...

[Malice-Flare]

XD...

[Stealth2k]

Both

Only a fanboy would say 1 or the other

[jellybalboa]

yes only vita for me coz i am a mindless fan boy

[GUYwhoPLAYSvideoGAME]

yes only a fanboy wouldn't spend $420 to get two portable consoles.

[TheFirstClassic]

I've been seeing you around a lot lately. You make... Interesting comments. It all depends on what you want and what your tastes are. Personally a lot of the 3ds games look comparable to psp games in terms of both graphics and controls to me, so they are going to have to pull out some really unique titles to convince me to get one. And sorry, I've played all the remakes.

[Stealth2k]

First of all graphics are irrelevant to making a good game. The controls are far better than the psp just based on how comfortable the analog stick is and the fact that you have 2 screens and a touch screen.

Its funny you dont mention gameplay because thats the only thing that matters. And gameplay is on a game by game basis.

Ive played some nes games with better gameplay than some ps3 games

[TheFirstClassic]

First off, graphics are not irrelevant, but they are less important than most other factors. The graphics can go a long way to adding a better feel to a game and making it more epic. More powerful systems can have more things happening on screen to produce jaw-dropping effects. If god of war came out on the ds it would not be near as impressive as it was on the psp. Also, i said "comparable" not the same. Have you played street fighter, splinter cell, resident evil, or any sports or racing games on the 3ds? I'm not saying the touch screen doesn't compliment these games, because it does, but its not that big of a jump from certain similar psp titles. All I'm saying is, I am not going to buy a 3ds for street fighter when I could get the first Tekken that was released on psp for 5 bucks. And having a slightly more comfortable analog stick does not make the controls "far better." At least not enough to make me get one yet.

[MysticStrummer]

...or maybe one has games you want to play and the other doesn't. The use of the word "fanboy" has really gotten out of hand. I don't plan to buy either one, but if some cool Vita/PS3 cross functionality is announced I'll get a Vita. I'm not talking about unlocking stuff by playing the same game on both, either. Let me use it as an Aliens style motion sensor, or to receive Codec messages... things like that. I'd play games on it also, but most of the games I like to play are best played on my big screen with surround sound.

[SSIDEUP]

Good lord that article was wholly unreadable.

[Xof]

If you're only going to be playing while on the go, better to skip the 3DS as it's not really suited for mobile gaming.

Really, though, neither is "worth" getting yet. Check back in 2012 when they've both managed to accumulate decent libraries. Though I suppose the massive catalog of Playstation and Playstation Portable titles on the PSN would make the Vita very appealing to people who don't have PSPs.

[CaptainPunch]

Lol there's already an article like this

[dorron]

PSVita for me...but not as soon as it gets released.

[wumster]

Both son!!!!

[GUYwhoPLAYSvideoGAME]

if you value super mario 3ds over uncharted golden abyss, then it would be appropriate to get a 3ds.

[matey]

Ive got a 3DS and i cant beleive all the games coming to the platform Fifa12/Pes12/Tekken Prime/Nano assault/MarioKart7/Lego city stories/WRC2/F1 2011/NFS 3D/Tin-Tin/Sonic Generations/Super Mario 3D Land/Revelations,Wow thats a tiny list of a very big list of confirmed games so far will i buy a Vita maybe but in terms of games 3DS has won due to massive support and releasing earlier but both are very powerful i think ill stick with 3DS as its cheaper and offers abit more also if it breaks i can buy 1 for £115 at Tesco yeah.

[wumster]

Nothing wrong with that. You make some valid points to back your opinion.

[TheFirstClassic]

The 3ds had a small list of launch titles and the vita has a list that is already beating it. Look it up if you don't believe me and please, improve your grammar.

[GUYwhoPLAYSvideoGAME]

if the 3ds has a weakness, it's games. Ps vita has, Uncharted: golden abyss, Resistance: burning skies gravity rush, assassin's creed, Modnation racers, Street fighter x tekken, escape plan, little deviants, an untitled bioshock game, untitled call of duty, an untitled killzone game, wipeout 2048, little big planet, Fifa 12, Rayman Origins, and more.

[ronin4life]

I didn't know the PSV launched already.
It hasn't?
oh that's right. And these games aren't out yet either.
This list reminds me of what I thought the 3DS would launch with.
Zelda OoT 3D, Star Fox 3D, DOA Dimensions...
It's not out until next year. Many may not launch with the system. And some might not be any good anyway.
Both systems have a huge list of upcoming games, and while many are not to thrilled by what's on the 3DS now, very
few can assert with complete honesty that the 3DS's upcoming games list is lacking compared to a competitor
that has yet to be released.
Also, what the hell was the writer of that article smoking (or drinking) that his writing was that awful?
How did this story get approved?...

[Kee]

3DS gets my vote.

I'm not knocking the vita, it's just I've always had a soft spot for Nintendo's handheld devices.

It's just the vita will have the calibre of game that I'll be playing on my PS3. My handheld games don't need to have great graphics, sounds and immersion. I just want addictiveness which I'm sure I'll find when Nintendo brings out their AAA exclusives.

Plus, price is always a factor...

[Arthas]

3DS If you're young. Vita if you're older. Both if you're a true gamer.

[Ron_Danger]

So true...

I wouldve added nostalgic to the 3DS part also cause there's a lot of adults who can't let go of Mario or Zelda

And maybe for Vita I would add if you love FPS cause the dual sticks finally make that genra playable on a handheld... I hated playing FPS on the PSP using the buttons and I couldn't ever get used to the touch screen on the DS with Metroid

[theonlylolking]

Vita if you are young and old. You have kid friendly games on the vita and super freaking amazingly awesome games for older gamers like resistance, uncharted, assassins creed, etc... Parents will see the vita as a teenager and older device but it has the games that younger kids will want to play like modnation racers, littlebigplanet, little deviants, etc...

The vita even has a game for young and old...call of duty.

[Arthas]

@theonlylolking
True, true. I amend my statement.

[strickers]

Vita.All accounts suggest it feels like a Dualshock with touch,motion,AR etc on top.
My 3 goes on the 3DS and it feels...old,and looks it with poor design,weak controls,cardboard diorama 3D and unimpressive visuals.

[Mario4life]

wells some previews were comparing re revelations to some 360 games so yea its got plenty under the hood

[MasterCornholio]

I would say the Vita. And thats because Nintendo games dont interest me.

BTW people act like you hate video games if you only pick one. But in reality i dont see the point in lugging around multiple handheld devices. Sure there might be 1 or 2 3DS games that i would miss but the current 3DS model isnt worth it to me. Once they come out with a revision with great battery life then i will probably pick one up.

PS Last gen i had a PSPFat, DS, DSlite, DSI, PSP 2000 Final Fantasy Edition (2 bad it got stolen)

[xtremegamerage]

Get vita and run Ninty software through emulation.

[Mario4life]

It a matter of taste, though i wish i could get both, but ill probally get the 3ds, its cheaper and i need a new ds anyways, so ill kill two birds with one stone

[Maywell]

I want both. But my budget said I can only choose one for the first year. So I'll get Vita.

[Zero23]

BOTH!!!

[jacksonmichael]

The correct answer is either both, or wait to see which has the more interesting set of exclusives.

[klecser]

Great responses in the comments here. The answer as others have said is that you should buy one or the other, both or neither. In short, you should buy to your personal preferences. I own a 3DS and love it but that doesn't mean I think the Vita should fail. What I want is for both of them to find a market so that both can survive and have healthy competition for a middle group with flexible tastes. The Vita doesn't appeal to me, but if it appeals to other people I'm happy that they're getting a console they like.

[ronin4life]

Thank you for this intelligent, level-headed comment, good sir.

[ndl1531]

i already have a 3ds and loving it . im also picking up the vita day one . ive always had a love for handhelds since my original gameboy when i was 9 years old. so in short both .

[rexbolt]

i have a 3ds i dono if ima get vita since we got a ps3 already and all if ders not a bunch of ps3 games on der and fps ill get it but if its filled with fps ill have to pass

[blackburn10]

The one that's worth it.

[Northtouch]

Does it really matter which you get? If you get a Vita, you win. If you get a 3DS, you win.

And if you get both, you win at life.

[ChickeyCantor]

"should"

Well Hitler, I'm listening...continue.

[gumgum99]

I prefer the 3DS over the Vita. They'll hate me for it, but that's the point with Batman. He can make the choice that no one else can make...

The right choice. ^_^

[gii bro]

3ds & an ipod touch.

[xX-Jak-Xx]

100% Vita
and 30% for 3ds

[RockmanII7]

I plan on getting a 3ds if, for nothing else, to play animal crossing again.

[Brownghost]

Is this article old cause it says the 3ds is $250 still I'd rather get a vita for dual analog sticks and great game lineup

[Rashonality]

both, they offer different experiences just like the old generation of handhelds (DS/PSP), one lean to hardcore games while the other is more casual fun games oriented.

[latinalover]

Vita

[mike1up]

Ill take the 3DS for $169.99.

[Shnazzyone]

Well this article is i'll informed, battery life is not 3-4hours it's 5-6 with level 3 backlight, It supports jpg and mp3 file formats. 640x480 is .3 mpegapizels... in otherwords both sport VGA CAMERAS. both have the same level of cameras but one shoots 3d pictures. Leave that out. Someone worked hard to underplay 3ds on that one. Funny both have 200mhz GPU processors. This article says nothing in the comparison. Not to mention it conveniently leaves out the current gargantuan price difference.

Should have known this comparison would be a joke when even the title is misworded.

[madpuppy]

Vita, I have no interest in any Nintendo portable. the games just don't appeal to me.

and how can you say no to dual analogs, that was my number one peeve wit the PSP which, I promptly traded in games and all and put the cash from that toward the PSV.

[jimmins]

Neither.

Save your money and get an iPad. Cheaper games, more of them and you can use it for practically anything. Production included. These game-only devices are obselete. Just look at 3DS; practically no one bought one. Why would they? To play game on the train? they can do that on their iPhones and contrary to what the firebrands who don't own iOS devices on this forum think, the games are often very, very good. If you want you dose of nathan Drake, you have a PS3 for that.

I just don't see where the market is. Things have changed and there simply isn't one anymore.

[MRMagoo123]

I would like to get a 3ds but i have seen alot of problems with the 3d that turn me off such as the games that need you to move the ds which takes you back out of focus and the fact it may strain my eyes, i enjoy the ds games tho. I may pick up the vita some time but i dont want to spend that much money on something that may go the same way as the psp.

[charmer]

3ds is the easy choice...actual innovation, 3d with no glasses in the palm of your hand, the right price, great games and 3d technology already taking off

[Moac]

ill be buying a 3ds for all the amazing exclusives it has.

pokemon
mario
zelda
compatable with my new super mario bros game. :)
other franchises that will shine on the system.

But the Vita also has stuff to offer
Duel stick controller, uncharted . resistance, infamous, lbp etc....

both are great systems.