Gaming devices: Which one is the better choice? – Part 2

PlayStation Vita

The PS Vita not only brings the best experience of gaming at the hands of the users but with a number of other features it becomes a universal device. Applications like emails, web browsing and social networking are just the examples to quote.

Sure, it stumbled right out of the gate, but Nintendo’s portable 3D machine has found its legs and is actually off to a better start than the original DS–which is the best-selling handheld console of all time.

Aside from a glasses-less 3D display, not a whole lot has changed since the DS. The graphics are definitely better, but I’ve yet to see them make the same jump that other systems have been able to do. The 3DS still relies on a stylus, too, which has become somewhat of a relic in every other tech medium. It’s certainly the best way to interact with the 3DS’ resistive touch screen, but to some gamers it’s a turnoff. In terms of graphics, the 3DS can’t contend with the Vita or some high-end iOS games.

iOS/Android Tablets

Tablets have more functionality than smartphones and have more capability of computing stuff than handhelds, they are also a better option than tablets for gaming due to their sheer size.

Whether it’s an Android device, iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, the options for gaming on-the-go are seemingly endless. Best of all, most of these devices satisfy the crucial “all-in-one” label that so many products seek to capture. It’s tough to argue that anyone should carry around a separate gaming-focused device in addition to one of these.

However, I–and most core gamers–agree that the full potential of gaming cannot be unlocked by simple touch, swipe, and flicking gestures. Please don’t read that as a jab at the insanely talented developers who pour their hearts and souls into these titles. The truth is these types of games are on a different level than standalone 3DS and Vita games. That level is one of a more casual experience.

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