Okay. TGS is here. The launch lineup of the Vita has been revealed. The 3DS holiday season lineups have been revealed. All prices in the near future are fixed. Everything is out in the open. Slug it out in here, and try to prevent comparisons and arguments about the consoles spilling into threads which are meant to discuss specific games. Hopefully this will keep everyone sane. Have fun!
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3DS vs Vita vs Smartphones/Tablets battle of the portables garbage thread
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AranhaHunter
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This TGS convinced me to get an iOS or android device and I'm not even trying to be funny.
Lupin the Third
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Momo said:
Instead, they just get closed! Hooray!
Dead Prince
Banned
Vita is doomed.
There.
There.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
3DS and Vita are both doomed.
I'm excited for both! I already like the 3DS and the upcoming lineup is pretty great while the Vita is exciting and also has a great lineup on the way. I'm all over both of them! With a one month old baby in the house I've found myself playing a lot of portable games lately so the timing could not be better!
Honestly, I've owned an iPhone for a while, and while it's great for quick games, I still think the 3DS and Vita offer and will offer much better gaming experiences overall. That's not to say there aren't great titles on iOS (there definitely are), but that it really isn't a proper replacement for a dedicated games machine if you care about high quality, polished experiences.
If you only care about the times when you might pick up and play for 5 minutes here and there, an iOS device will do just fine.
Android, though, is still a joke on the gaming front.
iOS, I could almost understand, but the Android gaming lineup is absolutely pathetic next to the 3DS and Vita.AranhaHunter said:
Honestly, I've owned an iPhone for a while, and while it's great for quick games, I still think the 3DS and Vita offer and will offer much better gaming experiences overall. That's not to say there aren't great titles on iOS (there definitely are), but that it really isn't a proper replacement for a dedicated games machine if you care about high quality, polished experiences.
If you only care about the times when you might pick up and play for 5 minutes here and there, an iOS device will do just fine.
Android, though, is still a joke on the gaming front.
Pureauthor
Member
Abandon all hope ye who enter handheld gaming
ALL HOPE I SAY
(Vita is going to fall on its face out the gate. What happens after that... banks on having lightning striking twice and Sony finding another MH.)
ALL HOPE I SAY
(Vita is going to fall on its face out the gate. What happens after that... banks on having lightning striking twice and Sony finding another MH.)
This seems to be similar to the PS3/360 situation, the 360 was a year into its life when the PS3 came out, so it had a lot more major announcements.
3DS has definitly done a 180 with its monday event though. I bought one a few months ago, and mostly just have Zelda and Devil Survivor.
I think that the Vita has a more impressive launch window than the 3DS had, but the 3DS' upcoming original titles are more impressive, while the Vita is stuck in the early life ports/remake part of its life, like the 3DS had early on.
I imagine a year from now they will be more like the PS3/360 fight than the PSP/DS fight.
Even with all the doom and gloom that the Vita didn't get a MH, its 26 title launch still has quite a few good looking titles.
3DS has definitly done a 180 with its monday event though. I bought one a few months ago, and mostly just have Zelda and Devil Survivor.
I think that the Vita has a more impressive launch window than the 3DS had, but the 3DS' upcoming original titles are more impressive, while the Vita is stuck in the early life ports/remake part of its life, like the 3DS had early on.
I imagine a year from now they will be more like the PS3/360 fight than the PSP/DS fight.
Even with all the doom and gloom that the Vita didn't get a MH, its 26 title launch still has quite a few good looking titles.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
Your loss. Both systems currently have more engaging gaming experiences than iOS/Android and both systems launch lineups basically suck.AranhaHunter said:
ShinNL
Member
I assume this thread will also keep derailing posters from both Vita and 3DS threads, arguing constantly about specs (still!), fan loyalty and whatnot. The port begging instantly stopped the moment MH4 thread had that title, which is great. Let's keep it this way.
I'm a 3DS owner with no current plans on buying a Vita.
I'm a 3DS owner with no current plans on buying a Vita.
immortal-joe
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Scalpel Knight
Member
These guys ain't got nothin' on SEGA Game Gear
TheRagnCajun
Member
Both Vita and 3DS are doing a perfectly fine job of fucking it up without the help of smartphones.
Neuromancer
Member
3DS rulez, Vita droolz, smartphones/tablets are for foolz
MisterHero
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Is it so crazy just to make a machine that plays games? D:
also, 3DS has FFVII
I saw the screenshot
also, 3DS has FFVII
I saw the screenshot
LOL
A Human Becoming
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Neuromancer said:
Perfect.
AbsoluteZero
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I love my iPhone!
As a phone.
And a music player.
And it's a decent web browser.
But for games...eh. Touch screen buttons are terrible and the App Store is a pain for finding new and interesting titles. Basically if you're not in the Top 25 or on the "featured" page, you may as well not be there.
Diggin' the 3DS thus far, and I definitely want a Vita, considering how much I enjoyed my PSP systems, but I'll likely wait a bit into its life for Sony to iron out its inevitable hardware issues and hopefully a price drop or two.
As I made a previous thread about, I'd love a compact Vita, but I doubt that'll happen for a while, if ever.
As a phone.
And a music player.
And it's a decent web browser.
But for games...eh. Touch screen buttons are terrible and the App Store is a pain for finding new and interesting titles. Basically if you're not in the Top 25 or on the "featured" page, you may as well not be there.
Diggin' the 3DS thus far, and I definitely want a Vita, considering how much I enjoyed my PSP systems, but I'll likely wait a bit into its life for Sony to iron out its inevitable hardware issues and hopefully a price drop or two.
As I made a previous thread about, I'd love a compact Vita, but I doubt that'll happen for a while, if ever.
Lupin the Third
Member
I think Vita has an almost surprisingly competent lineup. That's a lot of game to launch with or to have in launch window, and many of them come from recognizable franchises. Many of them will probably be recognized as underappreciated cult hits down the line. It's definitely a few steps up from the 3DS.
The only real problem their lineup has right now is something the 3DS scrambled to fix pretty quickly: securing AAA titles. Zelda OoT3D hit not TOO long after launch (Was it 4 or 5 months?), and I won't be too surprised if Vita has something like this as well, but if they do, we know nothing of it yet.
The only real problem their lineup has right now is something the 3DS scrambled to fix pretty quickly: securing AAA titles. Zelda OoT3D hit not TOO long after launch (Was it 4 or 5 months?), and I won't be too surprised if Vita has something like this as well, but if they do, we know nothing of it yet.
Phife Dawg
Member
Thank you! Have fun in here...
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Let's get the ball rolling
Revelations is the only 3DS title that looks good enough to pass for a Vita game I suppose.
Revelations is the only 3DS title that looks good enough to pass for a Vita game I suppose.
gutterboy44
Member
I think both Vita and 3DS are screwed
Vita:
-Price point
-Battery life
-Just play the games on PS3
-Smartphones killing them
3DS:
-Gimmicky 3D
-Bullshit add on controller
-Same dead horse franchises
-Smartphones killing them
My biggest gripe with iOS/Android gaming is that many games are being designed specifically with micro transactions in mind and therefore making them very limited in scope.
That said, I may end up with either a 3DS or Vita at some point in 2012. I also own and iPhone and iPad2. I like buying shit
Vita:
-Price point
-Battery life
-Just play the games on PS3
-Smartphones killing them
3DS:
-Gimmicky 3D
-Bullshit add on controller
-Same dead horse franchises
-Smartphones killing them
My biggest gripe with iOS/Android gaming is that many games are being designed specifically with micro transactions in mind and therefore making them very limited in scope.
That said, I may end up with either a 3DS or Vita at some point in 2012. I also own and iPhone and iPad2. I like buying shit
MisterHero
Super Member
Remember when Nintendo re-released Game & Watch games for digital watchesEvilMario said:LCD games are the future.
Investors take heed! Digital watches are the future for Nintendo!!!!
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
I'll only join this fad if Sega jumps on board. Oh wait...EvilMario said:I think we'll get over this portable console and smart phone fad soon enough.
LCD games are the future.
I'm afraid technology is exceeding battery capabilities at this point. Those quoted Vita numbers are somewhat similar to the PSP numbers, however, and the 3DS is pretty much on par with it. If you can deal with the PSP, you can deal with these new systems.faridmon said:
The 3DS is particularly easy to handle when it comes to recharging thanks to its included dock.
In trailers, yes, but the demo included in Mercs 3D definitely isn't as impressive. Simplistic scenery, ugly shadows, slowdown, and blurry textures abound. It's not ugly, but it's not really the showpiece I expected. Hopefully the final game looks significantly better and actually runs smoothly.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
<3dallow_bg said:
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
fuck phone games! Give me a decent Dpad, then we'll talk.
Hellsing321
Member
Apple was the real Winner of TGS.
MuddyDonut
Member
So the 3DS has 3-5 hours of battery life and the Vita has 3-5 hours of battery life and both take 3 hours to charge? Am I missing a battery secret about the 3DS?
amidoingitright
Lupin the Third
Member
Bah, why do I even bother making actual commentary posts instead of just image-based gag posts or just "LOL Vita DOA"?
I will get a VITA.
But not at launch.
I don't support this One System Future that so many people cling to! I believe in a division of states, where we can express our gaming desires based on varying hardware!
Bring forth a continuing age of multiple platforms, but nay, I say nay for the need of war! Just because I play Mario, does that forbid me from playing Uncharted? I propose peace amongst factions! Brothers, sisters, that guy in his parent's basement, you know who you are, throw down your systems! ... Not literally though, as there's a good chance they'll break, but cast aside these pre-notions of loyalty and betrayal! Embrace your fellow gamer!
All I ask for understanding! We can all enjoy our games, with our measly 3-5 hours of battery life on both 3DS and VITA! There is no harm in that!
Just because we enjoy one company's platform more than the other, doesn't mean we can't enjoy both!
...Except smartphones, they suck.
But not at launch.
I don't support this One System Future that so many people cling to! I believe in a division of states, where we can express our gaming desires based on varying hardware!
Bring forth a continuing age of multiple platforms, but nay, I say nay for the need of war! Just because I play Mario, does that forbid me from playing Uncharted? I propose peace amongst factions! Brothers, sisters, that guy in his parent's basement, you know who you are, throw down your systems! ... Not literally though, as there's a good chance they'll break, but cast aside these pre-notions of loyalty and betrayal! Embrace your fellow gamer!
All I ask for understanding! We can all enjoy our games, with our measly 3-5 hours of battery life on both 3DS and VITA! There is no harm in that!
Just because we enjoy one company's platform more than the other, doesn't mean we can't enjoy both!
...Except smartphones, they suck.
Comments made by Kojima last night made it seem they were surprised Vita was coming out this early. I'd agree, as the selection is lackluster and is only bolstered by what would be apps (music players and niconico player counting as part of the lineup). Don't know what's worse though, letting 3DS have free reign over one holiday season, or fumbling out the door.
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