DiscoJer
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The problem with the lineup is its overall appeal. What games are really popular in the West? FPSes, Western RPGs, and open world games (GTA and such).
With regard to those, the Vita is pretty much a disaster. You have two terrible FPSes, two lackluster loot games, and no open world games. It does have a couple third person shooters, but reviews are mixed. Uncharted is a draw for PS3 fans, but PS3 owners will probably stick to Uncharted on the PS3 long term, because there is no multiplayer.
At this point in its life the PSP had a GTA, SW Battlefront II (with better online than the Vita FPSes), a decent loot RPG at launch
Sure, if you like artsy-indie stuff and whatever Sony puts out it, the Vita is pretty good. It's okay if you like JRPGs with Persona 4 and Disgaea 3 (if you haven't played them already). What the Vita really needs are games that are huge time sinks. Games that people will play a long time, over and over and over. Whether because there is a grind factor or robust multiplayer.
With regard to those, the Vita is pretty much a disaster. You have two terrible FPSes, two lackluster loot games, and no open world games. It does have a couple third person shooters, but reviews are mixed. Uncharted is a draw for PS3 fans, but PS3 owners will probably stick to Uncharted on the PS3 long term, because there is no multiplayer.
At this point in its life the PSP had a GTA, SW Battlefront II (with better online than the Vita FPSes), a decent loot RPG at launch
Sure, if you like artsy-indie stuff and whatever Sony puts out it, the Vita is pretty good. It's okay if you like JRPGs with Persona 4 and Disgaea 3 (if you haven't played them already). What the Vita really needs are games that are huge time sinks. Games that people will play a long time, over and over and over. Whether because there is a grind factor or robust multiplayer.