This Vita hate train is getting ridiculous.

[PoolCleaningRobot]

Not to mention Ocarina of Time, and while that is a port of the N64 game, it sells incredibly well. It's like the 3DS's Persona 4, except more popular.

Well that's open to debate

http://www.vgchartz.com/game/71321/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/
http://www.vgchartz.com/game/62901/persona-4-the-golden/

Globally, it's 3.05m against 0.42m.

True, but I see way more people who see Persona 4: Golden as a reason to buy a Vita than people who see Ocarina of Time as an excuse to buy a 3DS

 

[DSD12]

Yeah using hate train seems a little dumb on my part. Honestly I think the Vita is great but I agree with the aforementioned opinions. On that it needs some more exclusives, and for Sony to start supporting it.

 

[Kroxile]

The reason I haven't bought one yet is because I remember my psp becoming an expensive paperweight. No way I'm gonna fall for that again

 

[RedDeadFred]

......Since when did it have a hate train? I thought it was less 'hate' and more 'whatever'.

My thoughts exactly. Just because I don't want one, doesn't mean I hate it. I've never been into handhelds. If I want to play a handheld game it is only going to be because I have a small amount of time to kill and in that case I'll just pull out my iphone.

 

[KelDG]

I'm gonna jump in with the "Its not hate, more like no one really cares" crowd.

Mainly because while I enjoyed my launch day PSP, it was basically used as a portable video player. The VITA just didn't even register, I only actually remembered about it because this thread popped up.

 

[Zalrus9]

So, I have a Vita, and I really like it. I'm hoping that more ps3 games will come with Vita crossplay, as I currently have a lifestyle that disallows home consoles. It also helps that I owned a PSP and had some good digital games on that...

As for this "hate train" of which you speak, I find that you should avoid what people say on the internet. Everybody likes to complain and there will always be a vocal minority of people who hate everything and will never be satisfied.The fact that Sony is still making games for it means that it's going to stay awhile. People always hated the PSP, but I found the Japanese-published works were good and numerous enough to justify my ownership of it.

So if you have a Vita and you like it, then you're good! Don't let people bring you down! It's not like they're going to take it away from you.

 

[Pulse]

Wait, the psp and vita aren't the same thing?

 

[Exius Xavarus]

Persona 4 Golden, Gravity Rush, Soul Sacrifice, Silent Hill Book of Memories, Assassin's Creed, Zero Escape, Uncharted, and these are just the really good Vita exclusives.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward isn't PS Vita exclusive. Not to demean its value as a great game, but it's also on the 3DS.

I had a Vita once. I thoroughly enjoyed Gravity Rush, but I got rid of my Vita some time ago. Interesting as they are, P4: Golden and Soul Sacrifice aren't enough for me to get another one.

 

[Windcaler]

Persona 4 Golden, Gravity Rush, Soul Sacrifice, Silent Hill Book of Memories, Assassin's Creed, Zero Escape, Uncharted, and these are just the really good Vita exclusives, there's a huge amount of really good ports, not to mention being able to play the regular PSP games with a good control scheme since the system lets you assign the second stick, at least now when I'm playing any 1st/3rd person game I have good camera control.

I couldnt care less about the Assassin's creed or Uncharted franchises. They just dont interest me at all anymore. Zero escape is another one Im not to interested in, I usually dont enjoy the visual novel style. Gravity Rush is one that flew beneath my radar so Ill at least check that out

The issue with all the ports on the vita is, I already own most of the games I would want on PC. I tend to use my Vita when Im taking a long trip or otherwise going to be uninterupted and want to relax. So if I get on a plane, take a train, or if Im going for a long drive with someone Ill pull out my Vita (although now that I have a Razer edge I might be packing that instead). When Im at home I pretty much only use my PC unless theres an exclusive I really want to play on it or a console

That said, I still think the Vita has a major drought of great games.

 

[mysecondlife]

I'm happy with my Vita purchase. I've gotten a lot of free games from Sony to justify it.

PS Vita doesn't have solid exclusive lineup, but its working well for me as PS3 (soon PS4) accessory.

I think the 'hate train's moved onto Wii U anyways.

 

[Another]

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The only games it has that I would want to play or that I don't have on other systems are Persona 3 and 4 and I'd rather buy a Playstation 2 to play those than get a Vita.

I just want to point out the differences from Persona 4 and Golden.
http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Persona_4_Golden#Gameplay_Changes

Don't get me wrong when I eventually get a vita I will pick up P4G but it just isn't a system seller for me

 

[Korten12]

Persona 4 Golden, Gravity Rush, Soul Sacrifice, Silent Hill Book of Memories, Assassin's Creed, Zero Escape, Uncharted, and these are just the really good Vita exclusives, there's a huge amount of really good ports, not to mention being able to play the regular PSP games with a good control scheme since the system lets you assign the second stick, at least now when I'm playing any 1st/3rd person game I have good camera control.

I couldnt care less about the Assassin's creed or Uncharted franchises. They just dont interest me at all anymore. Zero escape is another one Im not to interested in, I usually dont enjoy the visual novel style. Gravity Rush is one that flew beneath my radar so Ill at least check that out

The issue with all the ports on the vita is, I already own most of the games I would want on PC. I tend to use my Vita when Im taking a long trip or otherwise going to be uninterupted and want to relax. So if I get on a plane, take a train, or if Im going for a long drive with someone Ill pull out my Vita (although now that I have a Razer edge I might be packing that instead). When Im at home I pretty much only use my PC unless theres an exclusive I really want to play on it or a console

That said, I still think the Vita has a major drought of great games.

It seems less that their is less great games but less games that interest YOU. Just because YOU don't care for some of them doesn't mean it universally has less games.

 

[Kotaro]

I personally love my Vita. There isn't a huge number of worthwhile games on it yet, but more are coming out all the time (Muramasa Rebirth coming soon, and I can't wait). I've been playing Soul Sacrifice pretty much nonstop lately, in fact.
I can see why so many people are turned off by the price tag, and I really hope they drop the price soon. I want this lovely machine to succeed.

 

[Boogie Knight]

The Vita does really need more games, and take up a bigger share of the handheld market. Cause Atlus releasing their SMT games on the 3DS is not working for me. Seriously, the 3DS is not a device built to be held comfortably by a grown man. Contrast that with the Vita, it's nice and rounded, and intuitive to hold. The Vita has potential, but it needs more support and more reasonable prices for the memory cards/sticks/whatever.

 

[Something Amyss]

Eh. I could care less about graphics. I think I am immune to 3D headaches as I have had mine since release. I love it, and some of the graphics on some of the games are amazing. Kingdom Hearts 3D, MGS 3D, Resident Evil Revelations. All had excellent graphics. Most games go for a more stylized approach and I don't mind that.

Also, I suggest (if you can), give the 3DS XL a try. Personally, I found it to be FAR superior.

The 3DS is quite enjoyable. I actually keep the 3D off unless I need it. The 3D doesn't add much in most cases and the system is perfectly competent without it.

So what spawned THIS pushback? I don't recall any major Vita hate for... months, at least.

Usually, hypersensitivity.

In the last five or so threads I've read, four have had people who seem to take something broad and vague as specific and personal. There has been come valid criticism of the Vita on this site, and the OP is such I can't help but think it came from those. The poster is practically saying "I DON'T expect a handheld to sell well!"

 

[ninjaRiv]

I have a Vita and I fucking love it. Yeah, I'd prefer it to have more games, better ones. I look forward to the Batman one, though.

But, thanks to the added PS1 games and the PSP ones I still have reasons to play it. Heck, I've played some PS1 games that I've never played before, mostly MGS and Silent Hill, and now those are two of my favourite franchises. So there's plenty to do if you don't own a PS1 anymore. Plus there are very good games, still. Gravity Rush is great, plus there's Jet Set Radio.

 

[Souplex]

We think the Vita is going to fail because we have pattern recognition skills.
Sony does not work well in the handheld market.

 

[wonderboyjohnny]

Yeah, I think it's more of an indifference train. I sometimes forget the Vita even exists. I might like one for Disgaea and Persona... but it doesn't seem worth it for portable versions of games I already have.

I'm definitely with you on this one. I forget it exists more often than not, and I work in a game shop. I never sell the systems or any of the games. I never even get asked about them. They sit and collect dust.

 

[Moonlight Butterfly]

I don't hate it I just have a 3DS and I can't afford to have both. Like many have pointed out in the thread the 3DS has a pretty good release list so I'm happy for the moment with my choice of handheld.

Also

Animal Crossing: New Leaf soon :3 squee.

 

[Gergar12_v1legacy]

What hate train, I think you are confusing it with the Wii-U.