Post by BlabberMouth on Sept 11, 2013 18:27:09 GMT -6
Nintendo 3DS Key Features:
- Two screens.
- The lower screen is a touchscreen and can be used for touch control and has a stylus
- The upper screen is a 3.53" 3D screen which uses stereoscopic pixel display to give the impression of depth. (The intensity of the 3D effect is adjustable and can be turned off.)
- Motion and tilt detection
- 3D camera. One inward camera, plus two outward cameras that see like human eyes to create a 3D effect.
- StreetPass - earn coins to use in games when you take your 3DS with you via built-in pedometer
- Social and connected - detect when you get close to another StreetPass user and exchange data, e.g. if you both play the same game.
- SpotPass wireless hotspot access to get info, free games, videos etc even when the 3DS is sleeping
PS Vita Key Features:
- High quality 5" OLED multi-touch touchscreen and rear touchpad. The rear touchpad allows you to interact with the game from behind. Interesting and it keeps your fingers from blocking the screen.
- Accurate motion and tilt sensors, GPS and electronic compass. All of these inputs really open up the possibilities for playing games within the physical world.
- Front and rear camera to bring the real world into games.
- Microphone which can be used for game control.
- Dual analog sticks (great for fighting games)
- Wifi and 3G (3G in premium model) to allow for social interaction, access to the PlayStation Network and game saving.
- Saved games can be moved from the PS3 to the Vita and back.
- PS Vita "Near" for proximity based social interaction
3DS vs Vita: Sensors and Controls
The PS Vita has gone all out for sensors and controls. It has two analog mini joysticks, front and rear touchpads, microphone and an array of sensors for movement, direction and location. I think this will lead to some interesting game designs. I'm intrigued by the rear touchpad.
The 3DS does have a second screen which is a touchscreen which can be effectively used to provide custom controls without interfering with the main game screen. The DS has had a touchscreen for a while so Nintendo know what they are doing here.
For me the PS Vita slightly has the edge here. But that separate touchscreen on the DS is compelling.
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