What do you guys recommend ps vita or nintendo switch?

[RedDead3001]

 I regret selling my Vita and I want to buy it again but my friends are telling me to get a switch instead.

So which system should I pick in this situation?

Edited August 15, 2018 by RedDead3001

[Sergen]

You're going to get a majority vote for vita here, because it's a website specifically about PlayStation, not the best place to ask. If you asked a Nintendo forum about the switch, they'd also go with that. Just get what you're in the mood for, or why not both? You have time to save up

[Terra]

It depends on what games you like and if you want to play with your friends. For the long run, a Switch is the best bet since it will be getting more titles for the next few years while it's likely the Vita will stop getting games at some point well before the Switch. I don't have a Switch but I love my Vita so tough call for me. Getting both is the ideal option

Edited August 15, 2018 by Zofia

[Kittet3]

Switch. I don't even own one, but it has a much bigger variety of games then the vita. (TBH, most vita games are available on the PS4 anyway). It also has great local coop that you aren't going to get anywhere else and Nintendo exclusives that you aren't going to get on Playstation. If there's vita games that you think are must haves, then I would recommend possibly a PSTV and a Switch.

[AndresLionheart]

Switch, no doubt. More variety of games and a lot more to come in the future.

The Vita is basically dead. If you already had one and played a bunch of games, there isn't much there anymore.

I think I played Breath of the Wild longer than I did with all my time on Vita.

[Shadiochao]

If you've already tried and ultimately got rid of a Vita then I don't think you need to buy another one. Its situation hasn't changed since then and is never going to.

 

Whereas the Switch is relatively new and is going to be supported with new games and updates for years to come.

[AlchemistWer]

A playstation/trophy hunter forum... This question has a obvious winner.

Spoiler

Buy a vita 

 

[RedDead3001]

1 minute ago, AlchemistWer said:

A playstation/trophy hunter forum... This question has a obvious winner.

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Buy a vita 

 

I'm with you lol thx

[Undead Wolf]

From the looks of it, you haven't played any of the good/great games on Vita (playing ZTD for 5 mins doesn't really count), so it's absolutely worth getting another one. Vita has the advantage of being out for much longer, and thus, having a larger library of games. Also, it has trophies. It's a no-brainer for me.

Edited August 15, 2018 by Undead Wolf

[RedDead3001]

I appreciate all of you feedback guys thank you.

1 minute ago, Undead Wolf said:

From the looks of it, you haven't played any of the good/great games on Vita (playing ZTD for 5 mins doesn't really count), so it's absolutely worth getting another one. Vita has the advantage of being out for much longer and having a larger library of games. Also, it has trophies. It's a no-brainer for me.

That absolutely makes sense that was exactly what I was thinking.

[AlchemistWer]

7 minutes ago, RedDead3001 said:

I'm with you lol thx

Switch, at least to me, just has one great game (xenoblade) the rest... I'm not a nintendo fan to buy a Mario game or animal crossing, if you want play the last Zelda you can buy a Wii U and the game looks nices on it. in other hand with vita you can get trophies and play amazing games and visual novels, also keep in mind vita is a system to play japanese games, if you enjoy play jrpg or visual novels, vita is your best bet and friend.

[Beyondthegrave07]

I'd get a switch IMO. At least it still gets support and indie devs are flocking towards it, so if the Vita gets a new game, at least it's normally on the switch as well.

 

I'm also a huge smash Bros, Mario, and LoZ fan. Smash Bros alone is enough reason for me to choose a switch over the Vita.

[crimsonidol38]

May I ask why you sold your Vita in the first place? The answer could help to decide whether it makes sense to get another Vita or if you should get a Switch instead. 

 

Personally I would say that buying another Vita is only worthwile if you are somehow interested in playing smaller indie games or any japanese games like JRPGs, Visual Novels, rhythm games, or the occasional hack 'n' slash (whether it's a game by Vanillaware, any Warriors-game or something like Senran Kagura). The Switch on the other hand will also give you the possibilty to play Nintendo-exclusives on top as it will more or less be the successor to the Vita as most japanese and indie devs ditch the Vita in favor of a newer, more powerful handheld. 

 

This may sound stupid coming from a person that currently hosts a Vita-only event on this site but I would suggest to get a Switch nowadays. 

Edited August 15, 2018 by Crimson Idol

[mecharobot]

I got a Vita myself a couple months back. I'm a bit past my Zelda days and Metroid Prime 4 doesn't even have a date yet, I think. It's getting a Senran Kagura pinball game, though.

 

Of course the primary reason I got one is trophy supported games, but also that the games are getting rare and expensive with support getting cut, so the time to play is now. This is not the case for Switch for a long time and I'm not sure when I'm ready to play games without achievements again. At least, it makes average games a lot more playable when looking past a system's first line-up.

[Bos10George]

You should get a switch. If you even have to ask then you aren't a serious trophy hunter. For me personally, I would buy a switch for the party games or for my kid. I wouldn't be able to game hard on it because the thought of not getting trophies would bug me too much.

 

Also, they have announce that Vita and PS3 will be dead soon anyway. March 2019

https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/28/17062548/playstation-plus-ps3-vita-games-2019

[KawaiiSlowpoke]

Pretty much what ^ he said.

 

The switch is a fine console for SWITCH exclusives. Nintendo games. Any other worthwhile game can be bought on ps4 (RPGs and stuff). Im basically using my switch for pure exclusives.

 

If you want the new Smash get switch otherwise Id say Vita. I have both and got both recently (few months apart) and love my vita WAY more

[syumisan]

I have both so I have no idea how to answer lol 

 

Vita because its Vita

 

Switch because it's Nintendo!

 

It's true, its for however you feel!

[Nemmy_Wemmy]

I say Vita but I'm biased bc I never really liked Nintendo lol it's best to hear an opinion from someone who likes them both ahha

but I'd go for Vita for the trophies, and games. 

[Lava_Yuki]

I like the Vita, but my opinion is swayed by my desire for trophy hunting and overall loyalty to Sony.

 

I would recommend the Switch if you like Nintendo games Mario, Zelda etc. and don't care about trophies. The best way to decide is via the game line up imo. Make a list of your most wanted games for each console including new releases and yet to be released games and go from there.

 

For me, the Vita was the obvious choice as I love JRPGs and otome/vn games, and the vita has tons of those while the Switch has hardly any games that I like (I'm not into Nintendo's games like Pokemon, Zelda, Mario etc. and am much more into FF, Tales, Disgaea, Atelier, Persona... all on Vita and other Sony consoles). Harvest Moon was the only nintendo game I liked.

 

 The online system of Nintendo is inferior to that of PSN, but the Switch does have a lot of light hearted games like as well as some really good games like Disgaea 5, The Elder Scrolls vs Skyrim, Xenoblade Chronicles, Ookami hd etc. with downside being lack of trophies to cater for the many Trophy Hunters on this site.

[Babsimabuse]

You are a PS Plus member so you have lots of games for the vita?...that was my reason to buy one years ago.

[DrHambone]

Vita, but that's my biased opinion ? If you like Nintendo exclusives then go for it. The Switch will have more games in the long run. As for the Vita, you have stuff that's already out. Games are rarely being released on the Vita now and if they are they have a PS4 version as well.

[Gr4de_04]

I would say switch, but it cost way more than a vita. If money is no issue then definitely get a switch.

[Divecomb]

PlayStation is better.

I will buy a PlayStation Vita to play Sound Shapes Little Adventure and Ratalaika Games.

[Jiano_Vera]

It really depends on what your goals are. If you’re trying to nab trophies then obviously PS Vita, otherwise there aren’t many titles on the Vita that justify getting it for fun. The Nintendo Switch has a much better lineup and it has a future.

[Fubuki]

Buy a Nintendo Switch if you have the money. If not, then just buy a 3ds. I don't see a reason why you should buy a vita other than easy platinums from Japanese visual novels.