So I sold my Vita in order to buy a 3DS-XL.

[hwy_61]

First, let me just say that I love the Vita. I think it's a fantastic system with a lot of potential. Hopefully, with the right business management, it can grow to prosper as a successful console one day.

When I bought a Vita, I felt like I was doing it more to make a point, rather than buying it because I really wanted one. I thought, hey Sony needs my help here, and I love Sony, so let me show them some support. I bought one before the PS1 support/PS+ was patched in, so I was mainly playing Hot Shots Golf and Gravity Rush. The wait for something more to show up wasn't bothering me, mainly because I was distracted by PC/Console games.

Fast forward a year later, and I feel like its time to move on. I've watched the 3DS get so many amazing games these past couple months, and the forecast looks even better. The Vita just hasn't found its footing yet. I hope it does though. I'll be more than happy to buy one again if/when Sony turns it around.

I'll be buying the 3DS-XL Animal Crossing bundle. Having never played an Animal Crossing game, I'm excited to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[Noahd42]

why not both broke ass?

 

[threetri333]

Don't play Animal Crossing. It is super addictive..

 

[Drago]

why not both broke ass?

...

 

[TheRedSnifit]

You made the right choice. Follow the games, not the hardware specs and "potential".

why not both broke ass?

Disappointing first post.

 

[hwy_61]

why not both broke ass?

Thanks for the laugh.

xD

 

[- J - D -]

With luck maybe there'll be a new iteration of the Vita by the time you decide to hop back on the train.

 

[bigboss370]

why wouldn't you wait for E3? Sony has already announced a few games in just the last week like Freedom Wars/Panopticon, Yakuza, and Rayman Legends.

 

[Ken]

why wouldn't you for E3? Sony has already announced a few games in just the last week like Freedom Wars/Panopticon, Yakuza, and Rayman Legends.

So he can play Animal Crossing during E3, duh!

 

[ArtHands]

This animal crossing will be my first experience for the series too

 

[Defuser]

I can never understand the "I love _____ but I have to sell it away to buy another thing"

If you love it then don't sell it!!

 

[spannicus]

Get Mirrors of Fate. I thought about it too but good thing my son has a 3DS.

 

[Cheesemeister]

Recommendations here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=496218

 

[CronoShot]

why not both broke ass?

Bravo Junior. Bravo.

 

[ohlawd]

I'll be buying the 3DS-XL Animal Crossing bundle. Having never played an Animal Crossing game, I'm excited to see what all the fuss is about.

yah man get that poptart.

lol I already own a 3DS with the poptart preordered.

Now I should have bought a Vita with that money since I own a 3DS already but hey common sense doesn't exist in my family.

 

[Schobeleth]

why not both broke ass?

Woah, see ya

Anyway, more on point. I can understand people being let down with Vita's lineup. I think both have great games, just for different tastes. Vita has some real quality stuff coming. Anyway, not everyone can afford both So, enjoy man.

 

[Wario64]

Animal Crossing is boring. You made a poor decision.

 

[Courage]

Reasonable choice. Much more accessible library, and a lot of certain games you can anticipate in the future.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Buy Scribblenauts! It's awesome!

 

[ElyrionX]

why not both broke ass?

Lol

 

[Anteo]

I really want to try animal crossing, but I've been told that it is a game where you have to work to pay a debt. I already do that in real life!

 

[Drago]

Anyways, while I'd probably agree that the 3DS is in a better position for the future I'm still very excited to buy myself a white Vita sometime this summer. There's more than enough intriguing games for me and PS+/Cross Buy is an incredible deal.

Hope OP can get himself a Vita again soon enough

Now I should have bought a Vita with that money since I own a 3DS already but hey common sense doesn't exist in my family.

I already have a freaking XL and I'm getting the Animal Crossing bundle before I get a Vita.

I have issues

 

[Hex]

Ooook?
3DS is a great device, I think the XL is horseshit to be honest, but that is just me.
You will enjoy it, Animal Crossing....well there are many better things out there for the 3DS for you to sink time into. Have mine with me almost everywhere.(I am a tag whore)
Vita though, would not trade for anything. And still think it has some tricks in it.

 

[FallingSputnik]

why not both broke ass?

This comment is totally unnecessary.

Anyway, you made a great choice OP. It's weird though, because when I bought my 3DS, we had topics similar to what the Wii U has now, and people on this board really made me regret my 3DS purchase. I even thought about selling it to buy a PS Vita, but I'm glad I didn't. Fast-forward to today, and I'm very happy with my 3DS, and am swimming in a pool of quality software. I hope the same thing happens for the Wii U.

 

[bunbun777]

How much did you get for the vita?

 

[vareon]

Too bad you have to sell the Vita. Owning both is a bliss since the library kinda complements each other for me.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Great decision. I've had both and love both but only need 1 handheld in my life.

 

[Camp Lo]

why not both broke ass?

LOL why not indeed. I can see why, I'm waiting for a price drop to get an XL.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Animal Crossing is boring. You made a poor decision.

Having no games to play is boring.

 

[DiscoJer]

I know how you feel, I just bought a 3DS XL myself, being dissatisfied with the Vita's library.

I didn't sell my Vita, since I wouldn't get anywhere near what I paid for it, and there is always the chance it will see an uptick of support.

 

[hwy_61]

why wouldn't you wait for E3? Sony has already announced a few games in just the last week like Freedom Wars/Panopticon, Yakuza, and Rayman Legends.

Timing I guess. When something comes out that I can't not have, I pick one up again.

I can never understand the "I love _____ but I have to sell it away to buy another thing"

If you love it then don't sell it!!

I needed money for the 3DS, and the 3DS looks way better atm.

 

[MYE]

When I bought a Vita, I felt like I was doing it more to make a point, rather than buying it because I really wanted one. I thought, hey Sony needs my help here, and I love Sony, so let me show them some support.

My advice is to never do this for any company ever. Sony is a multi-million dollar corporation, they shoud be the last ones to get pitty cash from us common folk.

 

[The Lamp]

why not both broke ass?

Haha I don't know why this was so perfect.

But yeah, Animal Crossing? Any reason why? I mean I love AC but you have to know what you're in for....it's a boredom-killing game where you do other boring tasks in a virtual world with colorful animals so you fill up your boring time with tedious tasks to distract yourself from all the...boredom.

 

[Salsa]

too bad, but i'd say it's for the best

 

[Daingurse]

why not both broke ass?

I would have waited for E3 at-least OP. hope you don't regret your decision.

 

[LastNac]

You chose...poorly.

 

[mohsinkhan]

Bought a 3ds a couple of days ago, I am loving it. It's an affordable way to play quality first party nintendo titles.

 

[DigitalOp]

Animal Crossing is boring. You made a poor decision.

Lets see him squirm come E3 lol. Vita got a show comin

But eh more power to yah, I still need to pick up a 3DS XL. Hope we get more colors @ E3

 

[ohlawd]

Anyways, while I'd probably agree that the 3DS is in a better position for the future I'm still very excited to buy myself a white Vita sometime this summer. There's more than enough intriguing games for me and PS+/Cross Buy is an incredible deal.

Hope OP can get himself a Vita again soon enough



I already have a freaking XL and I'm getting the Animal Crossing bundle before I get a Vita.

I have issues

I don't feel too bad.

Even if Nintendo announces a super 3DS, I wouldn't give two fucks cuz I got my poptart 3DS homeboi.

Now if Sony announces a Vita with a better battery, slimmer, all that then I guess I'm glad I waited? heh.

________

anyway I don't see how it's a bad decision on OP's part.

The 3DS has a killer line up for the rest of the year, never mind the killer shit that got released during Feb-Apr (ETRIAN ODYSSEY IV). Which system has SMTIV again? Yeah.

 

[ArtHands]

why wouldn't you wait for E3? Sony has already announced a few games in just the last week like Freedom Wars/Panopticon, Yakuza, and Rayman Legends.

Why not play some 3ds games while waiting/get them on other consoles?

 

[Lasdrub]

I feel like the Vita has too much value with PlayStation Plus, but I can understand your decision. Now that Soul Sacrifice is out, there isn't much to look forward to. Let's hope that changes after E3.

 

[Mr. Fix]

why not both broke ass?

Oh man, I'm dying here.

Anyway, if you could only go for one, then you've made a solid decision, OP.

 

[horsebird]

Neither of my portables see much play, but I've had more fun with Fire Emblem than any other title on the Vita. I'm still keeping it since I have P4 in the backburner, plus I'm looking forward to playing Dragon's Crown via remote play whenever it comes out.

 

[Noahd42]

Thanks for the laugh.

xD

No prob. It sounds like you thought it through quite a bit so good luck! I can't bring myself to sell consoles or even games.

This comment is totally unnecessary.

I think this thread is a bit unnecessary. That's all.

 

[timetokill]

why not both broke ass?

You've got a fresh sound. It'll play well at this school.

 

[Marche90]

I can never understand the "I love _____ but I have to sell it away to buy another thing"

If you love it then don't sell it!!

Sometimes it's just impossible to keep both. For example, let's say I want to buy a Vita now (since I do want one at one point in the future). I would have to sell my 3DS to be able to afford it. Not everyone has the economic resources to buy everything, so something has to go.

Animal Crossing is boring. You made a poor decision.

But you're Wario. When has Wario cared for other Nintendo franchises that aren't his own?

 

[maltrain]

You´ll regret this... I´m sorry for you, my friend.

 

[CrisKre]

Mario 3d land, kud icarus, fire emblem and ifyou didn't play it yet on wii, donkey kong country returns . Now.
Luigis mansion 2 after that.

 

[botty]

I thought, hey Sony needs my help here, and I love Sony, so let me show them some support.

The first step is acceptance.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Just keep in mind that no one really knows why Animal Crossing is awesome. It just is, but some people can't see that.