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I specifically said that more sales doesn't mean more fans.

You can specifically say that as much as you like, but in the case of the 3DS, those sales are mostly due to the people who love the thing to death.

This is ironic, because you prefer the 3DS by a long shot, yet for some reason, you are adamant about it having less fans than the Vita, even though it's common knowledge that the 3DS is preferred.

It's a common misconception. I only prefer it because I don't like Sony's exclusives. If I liked Sony's exclusives, I'd hugely prefer the Vita. I believe that would go for most people younger than I.

Provide me with definitive proof that it's a common misconception then, because I see none, from you, or from anywhere.
People are in love with the 3DS because of it's huge library and affordable price tag (especially in the case of the 2DS).

I see no proof that the 3DS is more popular. As I said, the only reason is the games. No other reasons. It's not the system itself, it's the games. The only reason they aren't in love with the Vita is the games.
Hardly any people much older then me would have a 3DS, because they would think it childish, but children are the target audience with most video games, as they play the most. The Vita doesn't have as many games for children, if it did, it would be far superior.

Geez, the amount of misguided souls I've been dealing with today...

Games (specifically exclusives, something the 3DS has a lot of), are one of the biggest selling points of a console, if not the biggest. The system itself is nothing without the games, because it needs games to be considered a gaming platform.

And the Vita has quite a few games that are suitable for children, the only reason it doesn't have as many is because it hasn't been around as long.

If children are the target audience of most video games, how do you explain age ratings such as 12+, 16+, and 18+?

I said main target audience, not only target audience.

Quote: weebbby

I said main target audience, not only target audience.

you are so ignorant omfg

Well, I'm still enjoying my 3DS XL, as I got Pokemon X on release day and it was pretty awesome. when pokebank finally came out in february, I transferred all of my precious and beloved mons from my White/White 2 into X. I'm considering getting the Swap Force starter kit for it, since I got the Wii U version beaten already and I'm in one heck of a Skylanders kick right now.

I have neither, but I'm considering getting a Vita when I go to Uni, since I probably won't be able to bring my PS3 with me. I've actually found more games for the Vita that I want than on the 3DS. Sure, the 3DS has a lot more choice, but most of the games I've heard of for it are games I might consider getting if I had a 3DS, but I wouldn't get a 3DS solely for the sake of playing those games.

Where as the PS Vita and PSP have a lot of games I really want to play, and would quite gladly buy a PS Vita for, even if there are less of them. So I think it really depends on what games you want. There's no better console, it just depends on what games you want to play. I think it also for me has something to do with the fact I've only ever had sony consoles, I've never owned anything else, so it would be weird to get a nintendo suddenly. At least the PS Vita has a few HD ports of other games I like as well, like Jak and Daxter and Spyro.

Having now owned both systems and giving their libraries a spin it really depends on the kind of games you're into. 3DS has more worthwhile first party games and slightly better third party support. It has 3D going for it and everybody here has already pretty much talked about what the 3DS has going for it.

To me the killer app of the 3DS is Pokemon X/Y, because it has more or less been the system seller since it released. While it's probably the best Pokemon game ever, it's still Pokemon and you already know what you're expecting from it if you've played a game in the series before.

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The Vita, on the other hand, is a system a lot of people seem to be underselling (or have just not used). The Vita is currently a niche device who's biggest titles are either JRPGs or Monster Hunter-like games, indie gems, or ports. It doesn't have the same kind of star power that the 3DS has but if you take a closer look or even just browse r/vita a little bit on Reddit you are bound to find games that will interest you. Hell, Vita is soon to get Borderlands 2 and Minecraft (the console versions, not that stupid pocket stuff). That has to count for something. The Vita is also a more powerful device and, while not 3D, has certain features that can improve a game if used right. It's an underrated device that would get a lot more attention and sales if not for one glaring flaw....
The Vita uses special memory cards. While they aren't all that different from micro SDs (I think they're a tad smaller), they are different enough that micro SDs cannot be used in the system. Not only that, but Sony doesn't give out the patent to other companies, meaning that they're the only ones allowed to make these memory cards. And since they're allowed to make these memory cards themselves, they can price them however they want. This is what I feel dooms the Vita more than anything. There may not be that many games on there but the few that are for it aren't enough to make people want to buy a Vita and then deal with these insane memory card prices (even despite the system price drop). And the system doesn't really work or save anything without a card put in. When Sony drops the price on the memory cards (AGAIN), there will probably be people more willing to buy into these cards or even the system itself.

Most people will say that the best game on the Vita is Persona 4 Golden. And while it's a good game; it's one of the few JRPGs I like; it's still just a remake of an already existing PS2 game, and doesn't really use any of the Vita's features or abilities. No, I think the Vita's flagship game is Tearaway, a little game developed by a small team in Media Molecule, the same developers responsible for LittleBigPlanet. It's an adorable game made entirely out of crafts made from paper and uses everything the system has to offer (yes, even the rear touchpad!). It's short but so sweet and charming that it's something every Vita owner should play, and something people interested in a Vita should be on the lookout for when playing demos on the Vita in their local Gamestop. It's a damn shame that it has so far sold poorly, partly in due to the decision to release it on the same day as the X1.