Game Consoles (Portable) Reviews
Nintendo New 3DS XL Review
by Rachael Kalinyak - November 22, 2015
Review
Although the name seems to invoke a sense of deja-vu, the New Nintendo 3DS is a handheld gaming console to hold your attention. With the new design and the implementation of new controls, there are now more gaming opportunities than ever.
Games are brought to life in ways never experienced before thanks to the new face-tracking feature. By allowing the inner camera to sense your viewing angle, the 3D effects are adjusted accordingly - an enormous improvement over the previous system. Plus there is interactive amiibo software that brings forth an all new level of gameplay. Simply place the amiibo figure on the near-field communication reader located on the lower screen and, BAM, bonuses of all kinds for the interactive gamer and collector.
Worried about having to buy all new games for your brand new console? Don’t - the New Nintendo 3DS is backwards compatible with nearly all games from previous systems saving you both time and money! And, thanks to the improved CPU performance, these same games will take less time to load - meaning more time for play! Whether it be watching videos or surfing the web for the latest gaming news, the New Nintendo 3DS is equipped for the job.
The New Nintendo 3DS may not hold enough improvements for a 3DS upgrade; however, if you are considering upgrading from an older system, such as the DSi, the New 3DS is definitely a consideration, especially if the improved 3D gaming effect, faster loading, and the new variety of control possibilities are important to you and your gaming.
Highlights
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Face-Tracking 3D
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Bigger screens
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New Controls
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Built-in amiibo Support
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Watch TV, movies and more
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More Power
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Even More Games
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Backward compatible with the entire DS family
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Easy Data Share
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Improved Camera
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Better Browsing
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Improved 3D
Pros
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Improved 3D
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Second analogue nub
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C-stick works better
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Games from previous systems are playable
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Faster loading
Cons
Score
9.0
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Battery has not improved
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Charger not included
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Processor bump creates division
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MicroSD card is hard to get to
Highlights
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Game with Dual Analog Sticks for precision control
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Play a wide range of PS4 games on PS Vita system with Remote Play
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Experience a growing library of games at your fingertips
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Over 1000 games available to play on PS Vita system through PSN, including new hits, PS one Classics, PS Mobile games, and more
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Experience brilliant gaming with the 5" OLED touchscreen, Requires a Sony Vita Memory Card for any downloaded games and card-based games that create save files
Pros
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Thinner, lighter, more comfortable in your hands
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Battery life
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No more proprietary charging cable
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Over 1000 games to play
9.5
Score
Cons
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Vita memory cards are a bit overpriced
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Previous model had a better screen
Sony PlayStation Vita
Review
by Garvin Thomas - May 24, 2014
Now enhanced for greater comfort when playing, the redesigned PlayStation®Vita system is the ideal companion device for your gaming lifestyle. The sleeker, slimmer, and lighter PS Vita features high-precision dual analog controls, built-in memory, longer battery life, and access to a universe of immersive PlayStation games, all of which makes it easier than ever to enjoy and extend your high-quality gaming experiences whenever you’re away from your console, TV, or PC. The PS Vita system — keep on gaming!
The PS Vita system features PS4™ Remote Play and more than 1,000 immersive PlayStation titles (including PS one® and PSP® system classics, immersive narrative adventures, and the most fun and highly-rated indie games), plus the promise of PS Now, and more.
More interactive. More intuitive. Highly precise. And deeply immersive. There’s nothing like the feel of the PS Vita system’s Dual Analog Controls for a superior gameplay experience.
Search funny videos, check your friend's status, watch your favorite TV show and movies, stream music, and much much more on the PS Vita system.
With PlayStation®Plus, receive access to next-gen online multiplayer on PS4™. With PlayStation®Plus on the PS4™ system, you’ll also discover a world of like-minded gamers to play with and challenge, connected through an all-new multiplayer service worthy of the next generation.
The new system is 20% thinner, 15% lighter, has an additional hour of battery life, has moved from OLED to LCD, includes a non-proprietary micro USB port, and 1GB of internal storage memory. The PlayStation TV, which allows players to play PS Vita games on a television, was released in Japan (as PlayStation Vita TV) on November 14, 2013, and in North America on October 14, 2014.
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