Its 5 inch LED touch screen displays graphics that rival those of even its uncle the PlayStation 3- though obviously scale is an issue. Boasting hand-held gaming's first ever rear touch panel; dual analogue sticks; and the option of 3G, the Vita is set to give Nintendo's hand-held heavyweight 3DS a run for its money.
More features means a platform for more interactive gaming, this in turn means that the hand-held market - which is a very significant part of the market - which has been previously dominated for the most part by casual gaming, may see a progression to a more 'hardcore' demographic. This in turn could mean either alienating the casual gaming market in favour of a more hardcore and pro-gamer market, or a new platform for the ever increasing mid-casual (casual-core) epidemic that is sweeping through the gaming industry. The Vita is a big deal for the hand-held market and I agree that it is a step in the right direction for hh's.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of hand-helds for many reasons: I wouldn't use one at home because I've got my consoles; I don't want to worry about charging it before I use it and hate leaving the house for a long journey, taking a handheld, then getting on the train/*mode of transportation*, only to find that it's out of battery; I like to read a book when I'm travelling (which is the only time I would use it) because it makes me seem intelligent; and they give me headaches.
Also, imagine this on the tube?
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Haha, Doug on the tube would be amazing! I agree though, a lot of the games are a bit meaty for the shorter journeys and I would assume the battery would stifle its appeal for traveling long distances. I'm excited to see how it develops though, I feel the Vita is bringing a lot to the table, even if it doesn't appeal to me initially.
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