When comparing PlayStation Vita vs Nintendo Switch, the Slant community recommends Nintendo Switch for most people. In the question“What are the best portable game consoles?” Nintendo Switch is ranked 1st while PlayStation Vita is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Nintendo Switch is:
You can use it as a stationary console with your TV (using the included dock), or transform it into a portable gaming device in literally seconds. You will keep all the data and can continue your game on the go. The JoyCon controllers can clip into the sides for a tablet-like experience, or you can remove them and use them wirelessly.
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Pros
Pro Two sticks
Pro Succeeds as a niche indie game device
There are few dedicated handheld gaming systems out there with the 3DS being the main competition to the Vita. What is nice that neither has much overlap on their content making for a good device to own even if you own a 3DS due to the library consisting of many great indie games not to be found on a Nintendo handheld.
Pro Best screen resolution
Pro Like a portable PS3
Pro Very flexible
You can use it as a stationary console with your TV (using the included dock), or transform it into a portable gaming device in literally seconds. You will keep all the data and can continue your game on the go. The JoyCon controllers can clip into the sides for a tablet-like experience, or you can remove them and use them wirelessly.
Pro Comfortable to hold
Nitendo Switch is light and feels comfortable in hand. It doesn't cause any wrist strain. It also has a kickstand that folds out from the back of the console, so you can put it on the table.
Pro Nice gaming experience
Pro It has great graphics and controllers and games
Cons
Con Console is Dead
Sony is not trying to improve PS Vita.
Con Rear touchpad has too many accidental clicks
While not all the games for the Vita use the rear touchpad, those that do have issue with imprecise input and random touches. This can complicate games that rely on the virtual button presses as a tap may be altogether missed or accidentally done when not wanted, thus messing up ones play session.
Con Lack of AAA games
Sony, since the release of the Vita has published or produced very few AA games for the Vita, with most newer releases coming from third parties and mainly indie developers. For what is supposed to be a premium handheld Sony's announcement of no AA games to come is very concerning as to what the lifespan of this device will be,
Con Game prices are higher than for other systems most of the time, for a lesser quality
Con Poor battery life
If you're playing for example Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you can expect 3.5 hours of gaming before you have to charge the console. Many other portable consoles last longer.
Con Doesn't have a wide variety of popular games yet
If you are not into playing Zelda, there's not that much for you to do with this console right now. The game lineup is not comparable to Xbox One or PS4. The console is not backwards compatible, so you will not be able to play your old games on it either.
Con Problems with screen glare
It's difficult to play with a lot of light falling on the screen due to glare issues. For example, you probably will not be able to play outside in the sun, since the game is simply not visible.