[quote name='True Kronic']But honestly, you should just compare Vita with it's direct competition - iPad/Andriod & 3DS.
Little Big Plant Vita, Mortal Kombat, Uncharted, Rayman Origins, Capcom's fighters, Blaze Blue, Gravity Rush, WipeOut 2048, Virtua Tennis 4, MGS HD Collection, Mutant Blobs, Sound Shapes, Zen Pinball 2 (hands down the best version), Pinball Arcade, etc...are so far above & beyond anything similar on competing platforms it`s ridiculous.
That’s not even considering PSP and PSOne backwards compatibility...[/QUOTE]
Yes. I'm with you on that. I own a own all 3, Vita, 3DS, iPad (and iPhone). Vita gets the most play time (the iPhone gets more sessions though, much smaller, though). I'm really only buying the Vita exclusives. I just wish I had more time to play it.
[quote name='antlp89']I don't think it is worth it at this time.
I had a Vita for a good 3 months before selling the system and games on amazon.
Most of the good games are ports/Vita versions of PS3 titles which in my honest opinion play much better using a PS3 controller rather than the small Vita control sticks and buttons. Playing MGS Collection, UMVC3, and Uncharted felt awkward in the hand and most of time I ended up turning the system off to play the much preferred PS3 version. The one game I did enjoy was Gravity Rush, although again it is an experience that can be found similarly on the PS3 (Crackdown, Infamous) and alone it is not worth spending $150-$200 on a handheld for.
Until an adequate library of games made to play on the Vita is made I don't think it is worth picking up at this time.
I'd recommend a PS3 and a PSP to someone before they pick up a Vita.
And the reason I have my PSP as opposed to the Vita is because it is much more portable.[/QUOTE]
Gravity Rush has very little in common with Crackdown and Infamous, IMO. Superhero games, yes, but the gameplay of Gravity Rush is entirely different. It's a unique concept. Along with Uncharted, truly justified the purchase.
[quote name='stevo1002']Bought one at release and have been thoroughly disappointed. It seemed like there were going to be a whole bunch of great games, but most ended up lackluster with little I want on the horizon. The games I have:
Uncharted - was amusing for a while but got bored of the same style missions about halfway through
Modnation Racers - It was cheap, but I still prefer mario kart controls
Wipeout 2048 - I enjoy these games, but they always have a sharp learning curve if you don't play it frequently enough
Ninja Gaiden - Good game, but nothing really new if you've played it
Army Corps of Hell - worth maybe $5
Fifa Soccer - I like the use of touch controls, but the rear touchpad becomes annoying, because your player tries to shoot if you actually rest a finger on it
Lego Batman 2- terrible port of the 3ds version ( I miss the original star wars trilogy on the psp)
Unit 13- was fun, but I don't keep up with leaderboards
Resistance- Was a really boring story and game in general
Hot Shots golf - one of my favorite franchises, but not really a reason to buy the console
Gravity Rush- Interesting controls and story, but fighting is a pain
Lumines- Another one of my favorite franchises, but again not enough of a reason to buy the system
Metal Gear Solid - The touch controls really didn't add anything, so unless you need this portable buy the HD collection ( you said you had a ps3)
Little Big Planet- Just getting into it, but it is holding my attention better than the other 3 in this series
Escape Plan - Fun but short lived
Mutant Blobs Attack - Probably my favorite game on the console.
Overall the titles have been pretty mediocre (either lack of story or poor controls). I love playstation, but similar to the psp they have proven they don't understand pacing for portable games. If I have a few minutes of down time I can't pull this out and play a mission. I have to save (if possible) in the middle and pick it up later when I have to remember what was going on. If you want a portable console I would suggest the DS or 3DS. The games tend to be better pacing, there is a lot bigger game collection, the prices tend to be cheaper for the quality, and the battery life allows you to leave it on and come back to it sometimes days later.
Sorry this was such a long post. I don't want this system to fail, as its abilities are amazing (and I want them to continue making better games). But the game content and prices are just ridiculous right now for what you have to look forward to.[/QUOTE]
You're missing some pretty great titles; Gravity Rush, MotorStorm RC, Sound Shapes, Super Stardust Delta, Dokuro, Zero Escape. Clearly, there's a lot to play!
[quote name='mlambert890']People usually say things like this when they really like something that popular opinion is trending against, sorry to say. If this thread were 99% pro Vita I am sure you'd be fine siding with "popular opinion"
The OP *asked* for opinion most likely to measure the satisfaction of folks who have already spent the money. Nothing wrong with that. I am sure there are plenty of people who love their Vita, but as platform launches go, this is clearly not a wildly successful new platform.
Even if the game library had been phenomenal with regular releases, and the pricing more reasonable, it would have been facing an uphill battle simply as a result of market dynamics. As it is, with a high price tag, lackluster library, and slow release cycle, even many *hardcore* players are taking a pass. You cant just gloss over that with an "everyone is just an idiot!" argument.
I own pretty much every portable made since the Sega Nomad just to have them, but I wouldnt buy a Vita at full retail. Used for $100 just to add it to the collection sure, but full retail no way. The fact that so many hardcore gamers agree with me is a problem with the system, not with us.[/QUOTE]
This is where the Vita picks up mate. In order for the system to have regular releases, there needs to be a base of players who actually buy the games. If everyone buys in, and buys games, publishers will provide us with more games (which is a little insane, considering how great the library is, considering the system's been out for less than a year, here).
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To sum up my opinion; This is the best possible time to buy a Vita. I bought it at launch, and had a great time with my Vita, especially Uncharted, but then, after the initial awesome launch titles, releases were infrequent. That's changed recently. In fact, there's too much to play on Vita, right now. Plus, if you're primarily a console gamer (as myself), and the Vita is just a compliment, the library at present could probably last you... Oh, I don't know, a year or two? =$ If it's the ONLY platform you're playing on, you've still got a solid few months, for sure.
I don't believe the deals on the Vita are going to get any better than this either. And Sony's recent statements seem to place a price drop an eternity away, E3 at the earliest.