The PS Vita is Sony’s most recent addition to its handheld gaming line. It has a touchscreen and a touch sensitive rear panel.
PROS
* 4 core processor for best graphics
* 5 inch OLED display with 960 x 544 pixel resolution
* Scratch resistant touchscreen
* Available with WiFi and 3G connectivity
* Button, touch and motion controls available for gaming
CONS
* Overly reflective gloss finish
* Cannot be used conveniently in sunlight
* Poor camera quality
* No in-built memory
OTHER FEATURES
* 512 MB RAM
* Average 5-hour battery life
* USB and Bluetooth enabled
* Weighs 279 g
The GamePad from Archos is an Android tablet that has been made purely for gaming.
PROS
* 7 inches capacitive touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
* 8 GB internal storage memory extendable to 64 GB
* 1 GB Ram
* Dual-core CPU plus quad-core GPU
* Button, touch and motion controls available for gaming
CONS
* Inconvenient because of size and weight
* No Bluetooth connectivity
OTHER FEATURES
* Storage memory extendable up to 32 GB with SD card
* Weighs 330 g
* Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
* WiFi and USB enabled
* Access to Google Play Store for apps and games
The Nintendo 3DS is the world’s first handheld device to incorporate 3D, without needing special glasses, on a portable gaming device.
PROS
* The first ever 3D handheld gaming device without glasses
* 3D Depth Slider allows adjustment of 3D intensity and even turns off
* Comes with a stylus for precise touch based gaming
* 2 GB in-built memory
* Button, touch and motion controls available for gaming
* 3D camera enabled
CONS
* Dual-core processor provides mediocre graphics Lower pixel resolution than competitors
* 128 MB RAM
OTHER FEATURES
* Screen: top (3D) – 3.53 inch at 800 x 240 pixels. Bottom – 3.02 inch at 320 x 240 pixels
* Weighs 235 g
* WiFi enabled
* Average 5-hour battery life
FINAL VERDICT: When all factors are considered, the PS Vita gives a good performance with optimum in game graphics. It is expensive but the best gaming option on-the-go.
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