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Introduction to the 3DS and Vita

  • 📆 The Nintendo 3DS was released in North America on March 27, 2011, and initially retailed for $249, which seemed steep at the time.
  • 📉 The high price led to poor sales, prompting Nintendo to drop the price to $169 six months later, significantly improving sales.
  • 📊 The 3DS library is incredibly strong, with games like Majora's Mask, Ocarina of Time, and Star Fox 64, showcasing the console's capabilities.

3DS Games and Features

  • 🎮 The 3DS had an impressive lineup of games, including Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Mario Kart 7, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and Smash Bros.
  • 📺 The 3DS also featured Virtual Console, allowing players to access classic games from the SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color.
  • 📈 The 3DS had various models, including the original, New 3DS, New 3DS XL, 2DS, and New 2DS XL, catering to different budgets and preferences.

Similarities with Smartphones

  • 📸 Both the 3DS and Vita had cameras, attempting to incorporate smartphone-like features into their designs.
  • 📱 The 3DS and Vita also featured touch screens, with the Vita being the first PlayStation system to do so.

PlayStation Vita

  • 📆 The PS Vita was released on February 15, 2012, with a retail price of $249.99, similar to the 3DS at launch.
  • 📊 The Vita had two models at launch: the traditional Wi-Fi model and a 3G-enabled model, exclusively through AT&T.
  • 📺 The Vita featured apps like Netflix, YouTube, Twitter, and email, blurring the lines between a handheld console and a smartphone.

Vita Games and Features

  • 🎮 The Vita had a unique library of games, including Gravity Rush, Killzone: Mercenary, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Persona 4 Golden.
  • 📈 The Vita also had HD collections of PS2 era games, such as Ratchet and Clank, Jack and Daxter, and Metal Gear Solid.
  • 🤔 Despite its relatively small game library, the Vita has a dedicated fan base, with many hidden gems and underrated titles waiting to be discovered.