help! in choosing ps vita or 3ds xl

[Ahmed.t]

What is the best version is it the europe version or the us

for the region lock

 

[TripleSMoon]

What is the best version is it the europe version or the us

for the region lock

Both are region locked, if that's what you mean.

Just based on what emigre days about how shitty Nintendo of Europe is, I would suggest US, assuming you have an easy way to get US versions of games.

Though I'm not sure how many of the internet and social features work when outside of a 3DS's region...

 

[Ahmed.t]

any one can explain the region lock theory because i am confused

 

[weavile001]

any one can explain the region lock theory because i am confused

ex: you buy a US console, and a EU game, if you try to play it, it will say something like:the game was not made for your region, the same thing happens if you try to play with a Japanese Game cart.
this means that you can only play games from the region of the console....
US=US
EU=EU
JP=JP

 

[zanfire]

3ds no doubt, the games are just there. The vita is far and away a better piece of hardware, especially the screen, it beautiful, but there isnt much there sadly (own both btw)

also you may wanna hold out for the vita, especially if you want a ps4, apparently for only 100$ more they may bundle the vita with it, which would be well worth it (espcially considering for the same price you get an Xbone with lolkinect)

 

[beta4attack]

Both are region locked, if that's what you mean.

Just based on what emigre days about how shitty Nintendo of Europe is, I would suggest US, assuming you have an easy way to get US versions of games.

Though I'm not sure how many of the internet and social features work when outside of a 3DS's region...

NoE has been pretty good with promotions lately and also getting 1st party games earlier than NoA.

 

[EzekielRage]

Egypt is Region 2, Europe. So I GUESS (as in I dont know) that European 3DS would be the way to go. Because of power supply and the likes. But I guess your gameshops sell the correct system for the region anyway?

 

[chris888222]

Although the 3DS graphics are largely nowhere near Vita quality (and lets be honest here, Vita's graphics are largely overhyped at times), they are a huge step up from the Nintendo DS series.

The Vita has become a lot cheaper though. You can get a PSV Wi-Fi only bundle for just S$269 at some stores (US$215), with a game at ~ S$300 (US$240). Compare that with the 3DS XL bundled with Mario Kart 7 preinstalled which also costs S$300. The Vita's price has sure gone down a lot. With PS+ the Vita also has some really great stuff.

I must say I LOVE the Vita UI a LOT more than the 3DS. It's way more fluid and responsive. The Vita also has more superior multimedia options compared to the 3DS. The 3DS wins in software, however this is also highly subjective. Both systems are region locked in some way (PS Vita isn't as strict but only one PSN per mem, while the 3DS is a total lockdown). The 3DS XL has better battery life.

Each system has its pros and cons. You decide for yourself.

 

[lcleong]

vita game:
persona 4 golden- play a while then boring after 1 month
ragnarok odyssey- play a while then completely forgotten about it after 3 weeks
muramasa rebirth- play 3 hours threw it back to gamebox
dragon crown- play 4 hours and thinking why the hell i buy this piece of shit and i go back to play ps2 odin sphere which is much more better
call of duty black ops- what shit is this? short game shitto?
soul sacrifice- same as ragnarok odyssey
senran kagura shinovi versus- i would rather wait senran kagura burst by xseed usa

upcoming game opinion:
valhalla knights 3- nay will be medicore game
ys memories of celceta- looks ok but not gonna give my hope up

overall vita is good graphics and too much focused on online features (which i not even liking a bit out of it) and make the game completely sucks like call of duty black ops
already sold off my vita for 3dsxl

will focusing on 3ds game from now on

 

[Ahmed.t]

i think iam going to be a 3ds xl european version is that right because it is more safe to buy a games from is eshop

 

[EzekielRage]

yes but if you lose the 3ds and buy a new one you must rebuy all games - cannot be transfered. so be careful!

 

[Ahmed.t]

3ds xl european dont have ac adpter . right

 

[Boy12]

i think iam going to be a 3ds xl european version is that right because it is more safe to buy a games from is eshop

I think the 3DS is your best choice, it has nothing to with safety though, but i mean look at the games!
I'm not your Nintendo fanboy or something, but when it comes to games, the 3DS wins here (at least, for me).
If you like, for example, platform games, then go with the 3DS.
But if you like FPS games more, then go with the Vita.

 

[GorTesK]

3ds xl european dont have ac adpter . right

the 3ds won't come with a charging cable, that's right.
but here in germany, for example you can buy one for like 5€ in a store or for under 2€ online (I bought one for 1.65€ and they didn't even charge for delivery)

 

[Ahmed.t]

what is the best sites to buy 3ds european games ?

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

what is the best sites to buy 3ds european games ?

Probably from the UK amazon site if they ship to Egypt. Otherwise your stuck from buying from an importer that ships to Egypt.

 

[ti.teg.tnod.I]

I have both. I prefer my Vita. I find the digital download collection from Nintendo insanely over-priced and tiny. I use my 3DS for Animal Crossing basically. It doesn't even have Super Mario: World, I have to use my Vita for that (with VHBL).

Edit: Also with a Vita you don't have to worry about region-locking as much.

 

[TripleSMoon]

Edit: Also with a Vita you don't have to worry about region-locking as much.

I can't believe I forgot about that. That's very true: Vita is region-free, and that sounds like a big deal to the OP.

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

To get a more rounded opinion, this thread has been moved out of the 3DS forum and into General Gaming where fans of the Vita might find it and give you their two cents worth, as well.

 

[Hells Malice]

The 3DS has a lot of good games, the Vita has a fair sum of great games.

I personally prefer my Vita. Putting aside the fact I can play HD videos on it and they look absolutely gorgeous, I just find the games funner overall. It has a much better control layout.
Even just playing PSP/PS1 games they look stellar and play great thanks to the control layout.

Only downside I find is the battery.

Once 3DS flashcarts are more mainstream i'd say go with a 3DS though...can't say i'd buy most of the 3DS games out there, but i'd certainly play them.

All I do on my 3DS is play DS games. Most 3DS games tend to be "oh this is really fun and neat" and then an hour later its "okay i've beat the game 100% and found all the secrets...now what."

Also if you get a 3DS, get the standard. The XL was made for children and grandparents. It's unwieldy and hideous. The vita is large, but I still find it perfectly portable. Unlike that brick thing they call a handheld somehow.

EDIT: And yep, region free Vita <3 I got Ragnarok Odyssey ages before it hit NA shores. Still contemplating PSO2 vita. Region locking a handheld is retarded.