Is it worth it to get a Vita?

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I'm kind of interested in getting one, but... if the install base is low, that means less games and less games means... well, it would be a waste of money.

And for the record, I have a 3DS already. I only have one game and I'm only interested in Kingdom Hearts at this point. That doesn't have a lot of games I want either, evidently... for now.
 
Buying a handheld for one game is stupid. I did it with 3DS and it was a huge mistake. Don't make that mistake.
 
Did you have a PSP? That would be a giant catalog of games that would add value.

Honestly, I'm getting one eventually entirely for Persona 4: The Golden.
 
I'm waiting for a price cut, included memory card, and game included all in one. Think of PSP 2000 and that is IMO when you should bite.
 
If there are a couple games out now that really interest you, definitely. It's really something to behold, you don't appreciate just how sleek it is until you get it in your hands. The screen is incredible.

There's quite a lot of angst about "vita haz no gamez!!!", but the thing hasn't even been out a year. This is the same thing people said for the first 4 or 5 years of the PSP's life, and all of a sudden looking back it has one of the best catalogues of any system ever.

Having said all that though, I currently am leaning towards a 3DSXL over a Vita...
 
You can find them used for around $160-180 on Amazon, here, Ebay, craigslist, etc. . . usually with memory and a game. Gravity Rush alone looks worth it to me.
 
No.

Wait until a bundle or price drop shows up that you want. Sony has to have one if they want any chance in hell of meeting their ridiculous "targets" they set for this year.
 
JokerOfSpades said:
I'm kind of interested in getting one, but... if the install base is low, that means less games and less games means... well, it would be a waste of money.

And for the record, I have a 3DS already. I only have one game and I'm only interested in Kingdom Hearts at this point. That doesn't have a lot of games I want either, evidently... for now.
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Dig up games and list them. If you can't list a sufficient number then no. Alternatively, if they're all yet to be released like Persona 4 or Assassin's Creed then it's best to wait in case any good deals crop up.
 
Yes, go for it. It's my favorite handheld now. Persona 4 is so awesome. Recently swapped my black vita for a white one (JP model), and I love it even more.
 
Worth is a very subjective term.


With that in mind, I feel my purchase is justified. PSP games I never played due to using old CFW, near, four square, BB, MK, Gravity Rush, Lumines, and Hot Shots make me happy.
 
This completely depends on how much money you have and are willing to spend. I didn't mind buying a Vita at all, because it didn't affect me financially.

You're a smart person, you can easily figure out how many Vita games you're interested in. If you've got the money and it won't break the bank, get one if you think it'll make you happy.

I don't use my Vita much at all, but I don't regret my purchase at all, either. This question varies from person to person, so the only one who can answer it is yourself.
 
ultron87 said:
Did you have a PSP? That would be a giant catalog of games that would add value.

Honestly, I'm getting one eventually entirely for Persona 4: The Golden.
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Did Sony made it so I can play my umd games on my Vita without having to buy it digital? If so, I'm getting one soon.
 
Depends on your income. If you can easily afford it then yes, best handheld ever. If it's going to take some budget stretching then you should probably wait for a price drop or game bundle like the Assassin's Creed one.

There's no reason to absolutely need one right this second, but it is gorgeous.
 
Depends on what games you like.

The only ones that interest me right now are Uncharted, Gravity Rush, and Resistance at the moment. Definitely not worth 250 bones to me.
 
Absolutely not. I was pretty hyped for the system, and with barely any games, I'm waiting for a while to pick one up.
 
I'd say it is. Theres a good amount of great stuff for it IMO, with a nice few games to look forward to, plus PSP and PSX games to go along with that.

Get one at a price lower than $250 or a bunch of stuff for that price if you can though, Craigslist is really good for that from my experiences. I still need to get one myself x_x
 
Going to pick one up soon as I am going to be getting busier and will have less time to game in front of my pc. I will propably be playing strictly psp and ps1 stuff once that becomes available.
 
I have the correct answer for you but first i have to create a new thread asking GAF if I should tell you.
 
The PSP games that I've gotten after missing them the first time have made it worth it alone since they look amazing on that screen. Then I have about 14 Vita games. I think it was well worth it.

Edit: Most people that own one will tell you it's worth it. Most people that don't own one will tell you it's not worth it. I think you'll get a better idea from the people that have them since, you know, they know what they're talking about.
 
I got one almost entirely for PSP games and Persona 4 Golden, but Gravity Rush and Uncharted are pretty great, too. Soul Sacrifice is looking good as well.

Honestly, I'd say wait until the holidays. There's bound to a a price drop sooner rather than later, with sales as terrible as they are.
 
hardware wise? YES.

system wise? Eh.

Games? mileage may vary.

Somedays i play my 3ds a lot. someday i read my kindle a lot. somedays i play my vita.
 
There's some good deal on a couple of vita games now. Uncharted was worth it, I was able to get modnation racers for $8, if search online you can probably get MK for $20, and UMVC3 I got cheap as well. I heard Gravity rush was good but haven't tried it.
 
IMO, short answer: no
Long answer: no, wait for the inevitable slim version and check out the software then.

it's not worth it in the current form.
I've been optimistic about it before launch with price and the hardware, and I couldn't believe how bad Sony flops it without killer games. Monster Hunter 3G and Monster Hunter 4 Exclusive to the 3DS, and still no sign of them showing in vita is a huge blow. I don't really quite understand why would Capcom ignore vita except may be the fact that they can reuse most of the assets again which were mostly made for PS2 at the first place. Sales were definitely worse than on the PSP after their lesson with MH3 on the Wii. But whatever.

There are some gems like Gravity Daze for instance, but it ain't enough.
 
I'm waiting for a price cut. I have a PSP and loved it until I got the 3DS. I just hope there are more games announced for the VITA. The current list is pretty barren. Having said that, Gravity Rush is tempting me into buying one now.
 
impact said:
madness


might as well tell him to not buy a Vita or 3DS for another two years
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Hmm. . .

3DS

Mario Kart
Mario 3D Land
DOAD
SFIV
Resident Evil revelations
Tales of the Abyss
Kid Icarus
Mario Power Tennis
Final Fantasy Theathrythm
Kingdom Hearts 3d(July)
NSMB3D(August)

Vita
UmVC3
MK
Rayman Origins
Gravity Rush
Uncharted
Ninja Gaiden
Disgaea 3
Persona 4(October)
MGSHD
LBP(holiday)

Finding 10 for each wasn't too difficult for me.
 
Shaffield said:
Someone should probably start a rumor thread about your potential answer first
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If its just one game you want at the moment, it's probably best to wait a little. I think the system is worth it, and haven't regretted my decision to buy it, but that's because there were a lot of games I wanted for it, both for vita and psp. But yeah it can be worth it if you want the games for it, but I think it's best to wait for three games you want at least to buy the system. That's what I do and it's always worked out for me.
 
I have never seen a Vita out in the wild. I would only buy one for emulation purposes. Will it ever get CFW?
 
I'm not buying one until there's a revision with an HDMI port and/or a game I really REALLY need.

Anyway, I would say wait if it's only 1 game.
 
I love my Vita. It's the best $250 I have ever spent and I know I'm in the minority in saying that. Pinball Arcade, Wipeout, and then FFIV Complete was well worth it for me.
 
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