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Handheld Wars – The PS Vita And The iPad

Posted by Unknown Kamis, 14 Maret 2013 0 komentar

Today my focus will be solely on handhelds. People believe PSP and PS Vita are the only device which brings the better gaming experience but I certainly believe that the iPad is a worthy handheld for gaming purposes. Here we will take a close look at what’s inside these handhelds and hopefully it will help you make a decision on which one will most fulfill your gaming needs on the go.

The Battery Life:

The Battery life plays a very important role in maximizing the enjoyment levels of gaming on the go. The more the battery time obviously leads to larger amounts of fun time. Let’s look at the battery times:

iPad – almost 10 hours
PS Vita – 4-5 hours

Also important to note that iPad require a significant time for recharging as compared to the PS Vita.

The Screens:

All three provide completely different screen sizes and resolutions although they all sport LCD displays. This leads to completely different experiences across the two options.

IPAD
- 9.7 inches Retina Display
PS Vita
- 5 inch 16:9 aspect ratio (Touch input as well)

It’s important to mention here that the IPADs Retina display is something really outstanding with a resolution of 2048 x 1536.

The Weight:

Although weight might not seem like a big deciding factor, it does affect the decision of many a gamer. When you have to carry your handheld around or keep it in a bag like I do, then the weight factor starts to play a role.

IPAD – 23.04 Ounces
PS Vita – 9.2 Ounces

The Processers:

The processors, RAM, CPU all play an important role in giving you that desired final output and at the same time determines the life of a handheld. Although the iPad has been upgrading on yearly basis, the Vita is handheld that have a life of around 5 years. Let’s see what they’re equipped for on the inside.

IPAD
- A6X chip with ARM Cores
- Processing claimed by Apple to be double of A5X chips which ran at 1GHZ
PS Vita
- ARM Cortex-A9 chip
- 2GHz quad-core
- 512 MB RAM

Note, that since we don’t have 3G capabilities or 4G LTE services in Pakistan, the relevant medium for us is the Wi-fi which all the three handhelds support. But for those who are travelling abroad note that the Vita has 3G capabilities and the fourth generation iPad also has 4G LTE options.

Options other than gaming:

So, what happens when you are not gaming? You can actually do a whole lot more with the handhelds now as compared to an old school Game Boy or Game Gear. Some unique features that can be used are:

iPad

Applications to perform thousand of other activities

PS Vita
- Great for Media watching with 16:9 ratio
- Use of Sony Media Cards

Hands down, The iPad is made for more than just gaming, and it’s safe to assume if there is something you else you want to do on your iPad there will be an app for it.

The Games:

The most important aspect when purchasing a handheld for gaming is obviously the game support. There are many games available on these handhelds.

Although the Vita does not have the option of playing the UMD used for PSP, most games are available on their store. Moreover, now with the availability of PS1 titles on the Vita, the most beloved franchises are now available.

The iPad does not suffer from the issue of backwards compatibility. Let’s see some of the best games available on each platform:

iPad
- Angry Birds Series, World of Goo, Cut the Rope, Jetpack Joyride, Infinity Blade, Real Racing 2, Jet Car Stunts
PS Vita
- Little Big Planet Vita, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, ACIII: Liberation, MGS: HD Collection, Sound Shapes, Mortal Kombat, Zero Escape.

Keep in mind, the fact that most of the games on the iPad are what we define as casual games, some of which are now available on the Vita as well. In the end it comes down to your gaming choices. For all casual game lovers, who want more out of their handheld, iPad is the best option.

The Prices:

Although it’s very difficult to put a stamp on the exact prices here in Pakistan, due to different retailers and wholesalers and online sellers I will be mentioning prices at around an average rate below:

iPad

16GB starting from Rs.44,000/-
Lots of free versions available for games. Game prices as low as 10 cents (around 9.5 Rs)

PS Vita

Rs. 25,000 for the Wifi Vita
Game prices start from Rs.4000/-

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Judul: Handheld Wars – The PS Vita And The iPad
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