Exactly, the controls of the Vita are amazing. But why would I want another portable device, next to my phone that is, to carry around and play games that still would be better played in long sessions, on a big screen etc.
Portable phones now offer the on the go gaming, for at home gaming I have at home console/PC.
I still think both Vita and 3DS are viable, but in a much more niche way. 3DS for kids that don't have good phones yet, a real toy. And Vita to hardcore enthousiasts. (not saying that 3DS wont be played by hardcore enthousiasts, it will obviously too, but that won't be the main crowd imho as tech heads will flock to PSP).
(I'm a previous owner of a GB, Game Gear, GBA, DS, PSP. This will be the first gen without me having a portable.)
Portable phones now offer the on the go gaming, for at home gaming I have at home console/PC.
I still think both Vita and 3DS are viable, but in a much more niche way. 3DS for kids that don't have good phones yet, a real toy. And Vita to hardcore enthousiasts. (not saying that 3DS wont be played by hardcore enthousiasts, it will obviously too, but that won't be the main crowd imho as tech heads will flock to PSP).
(I'm a previous owner of a GB, Game Gear, GBA, DS, PSP. This will be the first gen without me having a portable.)