Gaming EA: Vita Stands A 'Better Chance' Than 3DS

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EA is feeling encouraged over the PS Vita, with EA Labels president Frank Gibeau stating that the publisher believes Sony's upcoming handheld stands a 'better chance' of success compared to Nintendo 3DS, despite the now-significantly higher price point. He pointed to a stronger launch lineup, social features, a 'unique' control scheme and technology as driving factors.

On the 3DS, Gibeau said there's been 'confusion' over it, calling the title slate 'different' -- likely alluding to the lack of big-name Nintendo franchises at launch.

"I think Vita has a better chance because it has a stronger title slate at launch[...]

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[Zx30]

 

[Biggy204]

This is the same EA that bashed anything 3D, so for them jumping the Vita bandwagon especially after their lackluster Madden 3DS game, why wouldnt they.

 

[Nader]

It's way too expensive. Bring it down to 3DS levels and it would be a success, or else a failure. That's the truth.

 

[MenaceInc]

It's way too expensive. Bring it down to 3DS levels and it would be a success, or else a failure. That's the truth.

If I remember though, the original PSP was about the same price at launch and it did pretty dam well. The PSP would have cost more at launch I think if you account for inflation.

Just checked and the PSP originally launched for US$249 so it's the same price as the PSP at launch for the Wifi model. Us brits are getting screwed though as the original PSP launched here for

 

[Robby]

It's way too expensive. Bring it down to 3DS levels and it would be a success, or else a failure. That's the truth.

I don't know about that.

I mean for what you are getting, it certainly is worth it. You pay $80 more then a 3DS and you get much better hardware and bigger name titles such as LBP, Uncharted, CoD, etc

3DS only has one game I want to play which is Zelda so until they atleast

 

[Spiros]

I think PSVita is at the perfect price point, at $250 I feel like it's a good deal for what you get, and the games at 40 dollars seems extremely reasonable. Actually, I think both portables are at their perfect price point, I would have never thought about getting a 3DS at $250, but at $170 I'll probably get one when there are more games for it. Though I do think that with Sony selling PSV games at $40 dollars, 3DS games should be no more than $35.

PS - For anyone that is getting a PSVita, BestBuy has some games available for pre-order with $5 off (not sure if this deal is available in Canada only).