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[BrosBeforeGardenTools]

I'm just popping in again and I have a question. You guys probably know the crazy stuff I do by now, but I want to get two PS Vitas or two New 3DS XLs for me and my brother to play multiplayer games. I especially like games in which both system screens display something different, because it's just cooler than games where both systems display the same thing such as in Madden or Blazblue. The former is almost like the System Link of the old days.

The question is, should I get two Vitas or two New 3DSes for a multiplayer experience?

Edited by BrosBeforeGardenTools, 09 September 2015 - 09:18 AM.

[NintendoReport]

For 3DS it really depends upon the game for local multi-player, some games offer download play where you just need one cart while some require two game carts. I would look into the games you may be interested in playing together first before making any decision.

 

Others will chime in i am sure.

[Raiden]

For 3DS it really depends upon the game for local multi-player, some games offer download play where you just need one cart while some require two game carts. I would look into the games you may be interested in playing together first before making any decision.

 

Others will chime in i am sure.

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[BrosBeforeGardenTools]

Here's the thing though. I pretty much know what multiplayer games I would play on Vita. Blazblue, Freedom Wars, Madden 13, the newest MLB The Show.

But I don't know much about what's a good multiplayer game on the 3DS. Other than that upcoming new Zelda for 3DS. I'm sure there are some, but I'm just not sure what they are. I'm tired of Smash Bros. though, no offense.

[NintendoReport]

https://en.wikipedia...ltiplayer_games

 

List of Nintendo 3DS Local Multiplayer games

[Raiden]

 

4 players

 

Do it. Pretty much Guardian Heroes 2.

[BrosBeforeGardenTools]

I've played Code of Princess in the past and loved it!!!

I preordered two special edition Zelda 3DSes, and one Zelda Triforce Heroes game.

 

I realize that Triforce Zelda game is only 1 or 3 players. A Game Informer article said so. Well, I'm having a friend bring a 3DS for that game. I know someone who likes Zelda.

[storabajskorven]

 

https://en.wikipedia...ltiplayer_games

 

List of Nintendo 3DS Local Multiplayer games

 

...and Monster Hunter 4 can be played "locally" multiplayer, even though you connect through the internet.

[BrosBeforeGardenTools]

@stora: Awesome!!!

[YoshiGamer9]

@stora: Awesome!!!

 

It's one of the best multiplayer games on the 3DS.

[Rockodoodle]

Interesting question.  I have a plain 3ds XL and just got a Vita two and a half months ago.  I love both systems, but really haven't played much multiplayer even on my 3ds.  I don't know anybody else with a Vita.  It is kind of cool how a 3ds allows you to play multi-player on one cartridge (tho I believe that Smash Bros. is an exception).  

 

The New 3ds is said to have a better battery than its predecessor.  I've been very impressed with the Vita's battery, especially it's standby mode.  One thing that sucks about the Vita is that its memory cards are expensive as hell. Plus, because the Vita is a more powerful system, a lot of its games require more memory. This is somewhat offset by better and more frequent sales- I'd recommend getting PS Plus, even just for the Vita.  I think I have gotten my money's worth out of it, even after just a few months.  The 3ds has the better library, but don't believe people when they say that the Vita doesn't have anything to play.  There's a ton of good games.  Granted, it doesn't have the ones that are close to our heart as Nintendo fans, but it has a good library.  I also like the Vita's bluetooth capability. It's really cool for speakers.  One other thing tho, I think the 3ds is a more rugged design.  

 

Anyway, this is my rundown of the two systems.   The Show is excellent.  And- as a side note, I like Sonic and All Stars Transformed better on the Vita than the Wii U.  The graphics aren't as good but the controls are much tighter.

[BrosBeforeGardenTools]

I ended up having to cancel my preorder of two Zelda New 3DS XLs for financial reasons, and I ended up with just a plain New 3DS XL and a 2DS. And man, are there multiplayer games to play. I'm pretty happy with my decision. Plus when playing single player games, I still get the best experience, due to one of the systems being the New 3DS XL. So like, you can still play Xenoblade as well.

[Rockodoodle]

I ended up having to cancel my preorder of two Zelda New 3DS XLs for financial reasons, and I ended up with just a plain New 3DS XL and a 2DS. And man, are there multiplayer games to play. I'm pretty happy with my decision. Plus when playing single player games, I still get the best experience, due to one of the systems being the New 3DS XL. So like, you can still play Xenoblade as well.

 

Cool-  I'd have a hard time either talking you out of buying a Nintendo product or trying to convince you that you made a bad choice.  If I had to choose one over the other, I'd take the Nintendo product b/c as I mentioned, they have games that I'm more passionate about.  That said, the Vita is a fun system too.  Maybe down the road after a price drop, consider getting a Vita as well.  I've had fun on it and you can get most games for under $20, which I think is a pretty decent deal.....