Nintendo 3DS -Sony Vita or Ipad 2 - or the Gaming On the Go Thread?

[Dacalo]

My cell phone passes the limited time I'm not in range of a console to play on. I also don't ride busses/trains/etc and drive myself so that factors into it. I almost bought a Vita until I realized the only time I would really play it is when I'm taking a dump.




Again, see above. I drive myself and own my own home so I really have no reason to walk around or sit there looking at one of these when I could be playing on the big screen. My kids all love their 3DS but I'm usually driving when they're playing. Sorry you got all butt hurt about it Mr Sony/Nin Rep.

I don't see how owning a home and driving have anything to do with it. I own a home too, and have a 56" plasma, but I sold my PS3 since I travel a lot for work so I got a Vita. Yeah I guess I am a 12 year old.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

You answered your own question, you travel. Not all of us are travelling salesmen.

 

[Dacalo]

I am not a traveling sales man, try again. You need to broaden your mind and accept people like different things.

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[Pr0d1gy]

I am not a traveling sales man, try again. You need to broaden your mind and accept people like different things.

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Traveling salesman, talking head, pit boss, whatever. My mind is plenty broad, I just don't see the need for these things if you are a grown man who doesn't travel unless it's to the next vacation spot. There is a reason the 3DS is marketed to kids and the Vita looks like a Wii U controller. You are the only person who disagrees, also for a reason. I'm sure someone will happen along to support your argument, maybe an alt account even lol, but even these companies know I am right.

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[gorcorps]

Traveling salesman, talking head, pit boss, whatever. My mind is plenty broad, I just don't see the need for these things if you are a grown man who doesn't travel unless it's to the next vacation spot. There is a reason the 3DS is marketed to kids and the Vita looks like a Wii U controller. You are the only person who disagrees, also for a reason. I'm sure someone will happen along to support your argument, maybe an alt account even lol, but even these companies know I am right.

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Would you people stop your pretty bickering? You mention being a grown man but you have the stubborn know it all attitude of a pre teen arguing with mom and dad. Some people just like handheld games. Try to see outside of your own little world and realize not everybody has the same life and tastes you do.

I like my vita and it's never left the house. I don't care if you don't get it, it happens. It has exclusives worth playing and a nice pick up and play style quickness which is perfect for breaks in the hockey game and gaming while somebody else might be gaming.

 

[PuppettMaster001]

Would you people stop your pretty bickering? You mention being a grown man but you have the stubborn know it all attitude of a pre teen arguing with mom and dad. Some people just like handheld games. Try to see outside of your own little world and realize not everybody has the same life and tastes you do.

I like my vita and it's never left the house. I don't care if you don't get it, it happens. It has exclusives worth playing and a nice pick up and play style quickness which is perfect for breaks in the hockey game and gaming while somebody else might be gaming.

I agree. I own PS3, 360, and Vita and my Vita has seen more playtime at home lately than my consoles put together. My consoles seem like more of a bigger time investment than handhelds. I've been playing Unit 13, Uncharted, and Sigma Plus in 20-25 minute chunks daily here and there for a few months.

 

[Monster_Munch]

I bought the 3DS when it was first released. The only 3DS game I've really gotten addicted to was Mario Kart 3D.

It is quite good if you're the kind of person who likes to play classic console games, since many of them are downloadable through the app store. I got 10 free GBA downloads for mine because I bought it at launch, and WarioWare and Fire Emblem have kept me entertained for a few hours.

I don't think it was worth the £180 I paid for it, but I don't feel massively ripped off because that's only about a third of the price of a smartphone.

 

[Sonikku]

Vita needs a couple more years in the cooker. Wait for the Vita Slim and Bright variant that hopefully has face buttons you don't need a microscope to see.

 

[Sulaco]

Traveling salesman, talking head, pit boss, whatever. My mind is plenty broad, I just don't see the need for these things if you are a grown man who doesn't travel unless it's to the next vacation spot. There is a reason the 3DS is marketed to kids and the Vita looks like a Wii U controller. You are the only person who disagrees, also for a reason. I'm sure someone will happen along to support your argument, maybe an alt account even lol, but even these companies know I am right.

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Pro Tip: You can disagree without personally insulting someone or their (presumed?) livelihood with pedantic ad hominem.

Secondly, it's been mentioned before and you (and others) have casually overlooked it, or likely didn't have a retort, but here goes round two:

There are games available on handhelds that are NOT also available on home consoles or PCs.

THEREFORE, if you have any interest in said games, you MUST play them on the handheld console on which they're released.

Period. This non-argument that so many people throw out about "Well, if I want to play games at home, I'll play on my console" is rendered entirely moot when there are many legitimately worthwhile and, in many cases, excellent exclusive titles on handhelds that you simply can't experience anywhere else.

I'd buy 'em on Xbox or PS3 too in a heartbeat if they were released on those systems. But they aren't, so I can't.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

and gaming while somebody else might be gaming.

Huh? Maybe I am missing something here but my children all have their own systems and HDTV's so why would it matter if someone else is gaming? How old are you?

Sulaco, you do realize latin is a dead language right? You may want to get your pedantic ad hominem looked at, sounds serious.

Seriously, what are we, lawyers?

As for exclusives, I've played enough Mario, Zeldas, etc and can get almost all of them on Wii...and Vita games suck ass, period. Uncharted 15 is not a system mover folks....neither is God of Button Mashing 15. Now maybe if I could take my Skyrim from my PS3 and walk around with it we might have something to talk about.

 

[gorcorps]

Huh? Maybe I am missing something here but my children all have their own systems and HDTV's so why would it matter if someone else is gaming?

I will state this again because you seem to be missing it...

NOT EVERYBODY HAS THE SAME SETUP AS YOU DO

I've never seen somebody so stubbornly stuck in their own world as you. The Vita isn't right for you, we get it. It's good for plenty of other people and you just have to take our word for it I guess. Making a flat statement of "it's not good for anybody but children period" is ignorant and misguided considering we like ours just fine.

 

[Aikouka]

I see that you added the iPad to your selection. Ultimately, it will be about the games and whatever else about the device appeals to you. If you want a little more out of your device, consider an iPad (or honestly, any tablet). Things such as browsers are just awful in handhelds, and Sony hasn't really improved it with the Vita.

I own a Vita and an iPad, and I use my iPad far more than my Vita.

 

[Sulaco]

Huh? Maybe I am missing something here but my children all have their own systems and HDTV's so why would it matter if someone else is gaming? How old are you?

Sulaco, you do realize latin is a dead language right? You may want to get your pedantic ad hominem looked at, sounds serious.

Seriously, what are we, lawyers?

As for exclusives, I've played enough Mario, Zeldas, etc and can get almost all of them on Wii...and Vita games suck ass, period. Uncharted 15 is not a system mover folks....neither is God of Button Mashing 15. Now maybe if I could take my Skyrim from my PS3 and walk around with it we might have something to talk about.

Ok, fair enough. That's fine. But you see, you basically said, "I don't see why anyone...[who isn't travelling all the time] needs one"

Well, there you go. You're burnt out on exclusive Nintendo franchises, and not interested in the other many exclusives, not everyone else is the same.

There are a lot of other great franchises, and even genres, that you can also only really find on handhelds now (DS specifically). Classic-style JRPGs found a home on the DS, and it's library is FILLED with excellent JRPGs that simply can't be played anywhere else.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Fair enough, I didn't mean to be insulting to anyone. It just seems odd to me that a grown man would want to play either of the handhelds, but exclusives is as good a reason as most. I mean, honestly, I was very much on the verge of getting a Vita after launch but it just hit me one day that I would never use it.

Anyhow, it looks like the title of the thread has changed and I would say definitely get the iPad 2. It already has some good games but I think most of the best Kickstarter projects will be available on iOS, things like the new Shadowrun and *gasp* Wasteland 2 I think as well.

Again, my apologies if anyone was insulted by my comments. I can be a bit abrasive at times.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Not exactly sure why you would have that mindset anyway...people used ot say the same thing about video games in general. How is playing a game on a phone or tablet any more mature than playing one on a dedicated handheld? Simply you can "do" more with it? Then get a PC. Problem solved.

If the Vita and/or 3DS actually had decent games I'd probably get one or both, but between the one end of the spectrum (lack of games-Vita) and the other (lots of shovelware- DS/3DS), I'm just burned out.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

So you run me down and then agree with me? Yeah well, like I said before....

 

[ImpulsE69]

Wasn't running you down, but your reason and my reason are completely different.

 

[tornadog]

Now that I have sold my vita and all games, I can honestly say the handheld is not worth the money I paid for it. Its a great system, has some nice features but its grossly overpriced. I ended up taking a 150 dollar hit between what I paid and what I sold it for.

There is no way Sony will be able to sustain without dropping its price. And I dont know what Sony's thinking was in getting all the decent games out at launch and then going through a period of lull. Also hurting is no new games being announced, no excitement from the community and the periodic lacklustre showing at the sales charts.

I am hoping Sony will come up witha price cut and some surprise announcements at E3 this year, which will rejuvenate the console, like Nintendo did with the 3DS. Going by history though, it does not look likely, at least not this year.

 

[UberNeuman]

Thanks everyone for your comments and opinions. I think I may get the Ipad 2 - it has some games I like plus the some of the other features are along the lines of my interest.

peace!

 

[ibex333]

For the money Vita costs, I rather add a lil go with iPad 2. You are sure to get a hell of a lot more use out of that as opposed to Vita or 3DS.

iPad has... Infinity Blade 1, and 2. It also has a lot more great games in the works coming relatively soon. There are countless useful apps... You can read books, watch movies on a larger scree and surf the net.

Vita only has Uncharted. The rest is garbage. I could only maybe look at MvC2 or Mortal Kombat, but let's be realistic. If you are any sort of serious fighting fan, you are not gonna settle for these simplified controls.

3DS only has super Mario. The rest can be ignored. And SSFIV can also be ignored for same reasons as above.

 

[PuppettMaster001]

For the money Vita costs, I rather add a lil go with iPad 2. You are sure to get a hell of a lot more use out of that as opposed to Vita or 3DS.

iPad has... Infinity Blade 1, and 2. It also has a lot more great games in the works coming relatively soon. There are countless useful apps... You can read books, watch movies on a larger scree and surf the net.

Vita only has Uncharted. The rest is garbage. I could only maybe look at MvC2 or Mortal Kombat, but let's be realistic. If you are any sort of serious fighting fan, you are not gonna settle for these simplified controls.

I wouldn't say that the Vita only has Uncharted; I thouroughly enjoyed Unit 13, Hot Shots Golf, Sigma Plus, UMvC3 (simplified controls are optional and can be disabled in online matches), and Rayman Origins. Yeah, half are console ports but they are still fun.

I do agree with the decision to get an iPad though. I love my Vita but you are going to get much more use out of the iPad. It has been around for much longer so there is already a huge game base. Although there aren't hardware controls, some of those games are fun and so well designed you don't even care about the controls.

Love the Vita, like the 3DS, but the iPad was probably the better choice.

 

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

If Vita had a video-out, I'd pick it up, no doubt.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Thanks everyone for your comments and opinions. I think I may get the Ipad 2 - it has some games I like plus the some of the other features are along the lines of my interest.

peace!

Gaming on an ipad (or tablet) will not even compare to having actual controls/buttons.

Yes, I realize the iPad will have tons more functionality, so if you are looking for something other than gaming, then go w/ the iPad. However, strictly gaming speaking, you can't even compare an ipad to a handheld.

One the worst things w/ on screen controls is that your fingers/hands blocks your view. It may seem trivial at first, but it becomes annoying fast. Also, your hands slip off the "designated" d-pad and button areas on the screens.

Finally, while handhelds themselves aren't the best ergonomic devices, the ipad will be even worse for extended hours of gameplay. That sucker is heavy and your hands/wrist aren't designed to hold it up for hours. and if you lay it on a table, your neck will start hurting from looking down the whole time. With handhelds, at least they are lighter in weight.

I own a PSP, Nintendo DS lite, and an iPad 1.

 

[Aikouka]

Gaming on an ipad (or tablet) will not even compare to having actual controls/buttons.

Yes, I realize the iPad will have tons more functionality, so if you are looking for something other than gaming, then go w/ the iPad. However, strictly gaming speaking, you can't even compare an ipad to a handheld.

One the worst things w/ on screen controls is that your fingers/hands blocks your view. It may seem trivial at first, but it becomes annoying fast. Also, your hands slip off the "designated" d-pad and button areas on the screens.

Finally, while handhelds themselves aren't the best ergonomic devices, the ipad will be even worse for extended hours of gameplay. That sucker is heavy and your hands/wrist aren't designed to hold it up for hours. and if you lay it on a table, your neck will start hurting from looking down the whole time. With handhelds, at least they are lighter in weight.

I own a PSP, Nintendo DS lite, and an iPad 1.

A lot of your points are fairly dependent on the game itself. Sure, some games may have poor on-screen control implementations, but games are starting to implement fairly position-independent controls. Also, some games don't even need these faux controls to work.

The games are also designed fairly well for their operating system. For example, I literally picked up on a game of Puzzlejuice that I was playing from weeks prior, because the application saved my state to disk (it had long since been removed from memory). None of the mobile consoles are even close to this in regard to multi-tasking. The Vita has the best multi-tasking of all mobile consoles, and you can still only run one application at once. That includes such mundane things as the settings app.

I do agree that the iPad can be a bit hefty after awhile, but I try to avoid playing it with my arms propped in the air to help alleviate that issue.

 

[gorcorps]

Gaming on an ipad (or tablet) will not even compare to having actual controls/buttons.

Yes, I realize the iPad will have tons more functionality, so if you are looking for something other than gaming, then go w/ the iPad. However, strictly gaming speaking, you can't even compare an ipad to a handheld.

One the worst things w/ on screen controls is that your fingers/hands blocks your view. It may seem trivial at first, but it becomes annoying fast. Also, your hands slip off the "designated" d-pad and button areas on the screens.

Finally, while handhelds themselves aren't the best ergonomic devices, the ipad will be even worse for extended hours of gameplay. That sucker is heavy and your hands/wrist aren't designed to hold it up for hours. and if you lay it on a table, your neck will start hurting from looking down the whole time. With handhelds, at least they are lighter in weight.

I own a PSP, Nintendo DS lite, and an iPad 1.

Plus some standard platformer controlls are ruined. Remember the NES? It had two buttons to bother with, run and jump for platformers. I would hold run and rock to the jump button, never letting go of run. Haven't been able to do that on a touchscreen as it either just blends into a single button press, or it's not registering multitouch right. Plus you don't have shoulder buttons.