F8AL
Banned via Warnings
I love it how everyone is jumping to the conclusion that the 3DS is a 'failure'. Makes me laugh.
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Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
Probably because Nintendo had to lower the price on the 3DS in order to sell more and had a crappy launch library
F8AL
Banned via Warnings
I guess the PS3 was a failure too.
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
I think it's a failure now. Taking off backwards compatibility and blu ray = sucks
but then I'm not going to argue this is the PSV thread
finalark
SNORLAX
It still has Blu Ray and the reason why they took out backwards compatibility is because emulating the PS2 was hard and pumped the price of the system up. The PS3 was a failure in '06-'07 when Sony thought that the 360 was just another Dreamcast and they could release the PS2 without jack **** on it and it would sell.
Then they got their act together in '08, and came back in full force in '09. Now the PS3 has a ton of excellent exclusives, blu-ray and free online as its biggest draws. The PS3 is far from a failure.
My point has been made. Carry on.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
The original price of the 3DS meant that Nintendo was making a 100 dollars off of it. More than enough to pay off labor, etc when you add up the total they sold. With that being said...now they are making about 20 dollars when they sell a 3DS.
The PS3 and 360 I believe were losing money on their consoles for the longest time. I'm sure this is going to be the same for the Vita. If the 3G contract proves to be alluring, it might ease the pain A LOT.
At the end of the day though, most companies don't make their money off of selling consoles, but the games.
The PS3 and 360 I believe were losing money on their consoles for the longest time. I'm sure this is going to be the same for the Vita. If the 3G contract proves to be alluring, it might ease the pain A LOT.
At the end of the day though, most companies don't make their money off of selling consoles, but the games.
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
Ok, the new OP is officially finished. Any suggestions for improvements would be greatly appreciated
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
**** MLA, APA, Boston whatever, I have money so I can ignore the rules
F8AL
Banned via Warnings
Vita launches in Japan on December 17th
http://kotaku.com/5840051/how-does-the-ps-vitas-battery-life-stack-up-to-the-3dss
http://kotaku.com/5840051/how-does-the-ps-vitas-battery-life-stack-up-to-the-3dss
http://kotaku.com/5840051/how-does-the-ps-vitas-battery-life-stack-up-to-the-3dss
How Does the PS Vita’s Battery Life Stack Up to the 3DS’s?
http://kotaku.com/5840051/how-does-the-ps-vitas-battery-life-stack-up-to-the-3dss
Wave⁂
Smash Legend
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ughhhhh that is disgusting
theeboredone
Smash Legend
God that's terrible lol. I seriously hope there's some expansion battery available on release. It would also be neat that if it could charge off being connected to a laptop/computer.
So the wifi model in Japan is 325 US dollars...but in the US, it will sell for 250? Wowzers...that's a huge difference.
And maybe it's cause I haven't seen one in person, but why do people keep calling the Vita "sexy" or "slick"? Thing looks kinda ugly to me.
So the wifi model in Japan is 325 US dollars...but in the US, it will sell for 250? Wowzers...that's a huge difference.
And maybe it's cause I haven't seen one in person, but why do people keep calling the Vita "sexy" or "slick"? Thing looks kinda ugly to me.
GunmasterLombardi
Smash Champion
Seriously, who plays games on a handheld device for sittings longer than 2 hours?
Yeah, 3-5 hour battery life from just playing games is definitely bad. -_-
Yeah, 3-5 hour battery life from just playing games is definitely bad. -_-
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
I'm mortified. The Vita is gorgeous. Do you see this thing?
Can you appreciate the symmetry? The curvature? It's techy and expensive looking, and though it's not built to look beautiful, like the DS Lite, it's a damn sexy machine considering all it's capabilities.
It really is what I always wanted as a kid. A mini HD TV I could carry around to play my Nintendo Station.
It looks like a PSP. And by that I mean, it's supposed to be designed Sony Sexy.
Be that as it may, fingerprints and fingerprfingerprints and fingerprints and fingerprints. I'm indifferent to the design, as more often than not, I am more concerned about capabilities and software than I am about what I'm holding looks like.
Also - based off the TGS show last night, this little device is gonna be a smartphone without the phone, and a Port city. Look at all dem ports announced.
Be that as it may, fingerprints and fingerprfingerprints and fingerprints and fingerprints. I'm indifferent to the design, as more often than not, I am more concerned about capabilities and software than I am about what I'm holding looks like.
Also - based off the TGS show last night, this little device is gonna be a smartphone without the phone, and a Port city. Look at all dem ports announced.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
More or less people concerned with travel or who would not prefer to charge every night.
Atlus8
Smash Master
I think the handheld war is gonna lean towards the Vita! The 3DS is pretty much a flop since Nintendo had make a huge price drop and that joke add-on!
http://kotaku.com/5839981/get-a-goo...f-nintendos-new-3ds-slide-pad-expansion-thing
Sony's handheld is looking pretty damn good right now! And it's gonna sell HUGE in Japan when Monster Hunter comes along!
http://kotaku.com/5839981/get-a-goo...f-nintendos-new-3ds-slide-pad-expansion-thing
Sony's handheld is looking pretty damn good right now! And it's gonna sell HUGE in Japan when Monster Hunter comes along!
theeboredone
Smash Legend
But Monster Hunter is coming out for the 3DS, right?
And holy crap that attachment makes the 3DS fat.
And holy crap that attachment makes the 3DS fat.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
The trigger buttons are gonna make it extremely hard for someone to "pocket" unless they plan on wearing pants or cargo shorts with unlimited depth to their pockets.
I like how they are adding trigger buttons, but that's the part that is making me label it as fat.
overall though, from that second picture, I'd say it doubles the 3DS' thickness.
I like how they are adding trigger buttons, but that's the part that is making me label it as fat.
overall though, from that second picture, I'd say it doubles the 3DS' thickness.
Why not wait until you see the product yourself before deciding.
Besides. It's not a required peripheral, and the games that support it only support it as a playstyle choice and is not required.
Now let's keep the 3DS subject in the 3DS thread.
Besides. It's not a required peripheral, and the games that support it only support it as a playstyle choice and is not required.
Now let's keep the 3DS subject in the 3DS thread.
Atlus8
Smash Master
Yes, yes! The 3DS really needed that one! Mario Kart is also gonna help out the 3DS, but I wouldn't count on it to beat out the DS version of MK when it first came out!
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
But it's so much fun comparing.
Artistically, I do respect the Vita more than the 3DS. Thought-out design from the ground up. The 3DS seems to cut corners wherever it can, and this peripheral, while acceptable (I guess), is just crappy implementation. Reminds me of the Motion Plus for the Wii.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
It does feel awkward to imagine.
F8AL
Banned via Warnings
The hidden costs of PlayStation Vita: 3DS-esque battery life and mandatory memory cards
Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/the-hidden-costs-of-playstation-vita-3ds-esque-battery-life-and/
Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/the-hidden-costs-of-playstation-vita-3ds-esque-battery-life-and/
MysteryRevengerson
IT'S A MYSTERY TO ALL
I can't believe Sony not only MADE A NEW MEMORY STICK, but it will also A) be sold separately and B) be required for games
I mean...Why'd they even remove the UMD?
I mean...Why'd they even remove the UMD?
UMDs were easy to break, even when they were "safe" in the PSP. And it was a failed experiment on a new platform.
The Sony playstation aided in the advancements in CD usages in gaming platforms and Sony hoped to do the same with the Blue-Ray (Which somewhat took off, but digital distribution is boggin down the success) and UMD.
Also - HOW ABOUT THEM PEOPLE WHO TALKED THIS PIECE UP (not in here, but elsewhere)? I suppose this is just deserts.
No one is perfect nor can provide something perfect. It's the PSP v DS situation all over again (overlooking the iOS is sucking out success from the market).
The Sony playstation aided in the advancements in CD usages in gaming platforms and Sony hoped to do the same with the Blue-Ray (Which somewhat took off, but digital distribution is boggin down the success) and UMD.
Also - HOW ABOUT THEM PEOPLE WHO TALKED THIS PIECE UP (not in here, but elsewhere)? I suppose this is just deserts.
No one is perfect nor can provide something perfect. It's the PSP v DS situation all over again (overlooking the iOS is sucking out success from the market).
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Seriously? No internal storage? They could not even spare 10gb? The PSP GO had internal storage.
Never liked those Sony memory sticks...so useless if I can't apply them to anything else.
Never liked those Sony memory sticks...so useless if I can't apply them to anything else.
SupaSairentoZ7℠
Smash Hero
Yeah...I was seriously thinking that too. I was quite surprised myself. Not having storage is bad for me.
Mr.Jackpot
Smash Lord
I was unintrested in this until I saw the new MvC3 trailer.
F8AL
Banned via Warnings
PlayStation Vita to launch in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia on February 22, 2012
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/playstation-vita-to-launch-in-north-america-on-february-22/
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/playstation-vita-to-launch-in-north-america-on-february-22/
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Hm...strange date if you ask me.
finalark
SNORLAX
My biggest issue with the Vita is the short battery life and Sony's approach to memory storage. Frankly, we all should have seen the short batter life coming. You don't have a handheld that powerful without sacrificing longevity. Sadly, it seems that neither Nintendo nor Sony seem to understand that good battery life is key to handhelds.
And as for the storage, Sony needs to realize that its not 2003 and that memory cards are pointless now. Sure, being able to take your data over to a friends house without hauling your entire console there is something I miss but in a handheld its stupid.
And as for the storage, Sony needs to realize that its not 2003 and that memory cards are pointless now. Sure, being able to take your data over to a friends house without hauling your entire console there is something I miss but in a handheld its stupid.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
Febuary? That's like tomorrow in video game news! Yaaay!
theeboredone
Smash Legend
What sucks about the external memory is that it will be using Sony's memory sticks vs say...an SD card which can be applicable to so many things for me (digital camera, computer, Wii, etc.)
I really am surprised the Vita does not have any internal storage. Maybe a revision will deal with that, but that tells me I'm gonna have to spend an additional 50 bucks on a memory card with the console price.
I really am surprised the Vita does not have any internal storage. Maybe a revision will deal with that, but that tells me I'm gonna have to spend an additional 50 bucks on a memory card with the console price.
Ryu Shimazu
Smash Master
I see them fixing this later on, honestly. I think the Vanilla Vita/3Ds are underwhelming, honestly.
finalark
SNORLAX
Both have potential, but the 3DS is lacking the games that make it worth the purchase. Well, its $170 now but I'd still rather wait for a second model.
And the Vita made the mistake of trading battery life for neat features that will probably go unused for more Vita owners.