E3 2011, Wat? Already? Options

[Crushinator]

Seems like some E3 vids/trailers are dumping, publishers blowing their loads before the show, so to speak:

NeverDead - Konami



Tomb Raider - Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics

[Alisha]

i think you are over complicating this. i took it too mean that if you already have another data plan that you use with say an ipad that you can use that same data plan to connect with your vita.

[Scan_Man]

i think you are over complicating this. i took it too mean that if you already have another data plan that you use with say an ipad that you can use that same data plan to connect with your vita.

That is what I took it to mean too. But, I don't have such a plan. So, if I wanted to save 50 bucks by getting the Wifi model I would ultimately still have to factor how I much will be paying to use these online features mobile yearly. And I would plan to use every online feature anywhere I can, even if I opted for Wifi only model. Using said features is what I think makes most sense to me. Since, I don't see the use for a device that offers strictly a console experience on a small screen, for around the same price as a real console, playing it just at home. I don't plan on buying a 3DS at that price point for this very reason. I have no interest in 3D, so it basically would replace the functionality (grab and go play) of my DSLite which I originally paid $130 for. I like Vita over the 3DS because of the features I might actually use for the price they are selling it. I don't have an iPad, or iPhone, but Vita seems compelling to use as a mobile media device, that also has games and online gaming.

Same goes for Wii U. No need it for based on what I've seen; screen on the controller. If I am at home, I am going to play games on my HD 1080p screen. Now if the GPU can do directx 11, has decent online features, and there are solid exclusive games around launch, then maybe I will look into it replacing my PS3 (which I bought half as a blue ray player and other half so I can also play exclusive games like Uncharted and eventually Last Guardian) as my main gaming console. But, price has to be $300 or less. Maybe I will go as high as $400 if there is some kick ass Nintendo first party games at launch.

To put this on in perspective, to show where I am coming from, I am primarily a PC gamer. I've been happy just playing the PC games released on Steam. But with a PC I can do a lot more than a console, which justifies the price. So yeah I want to know what else I can do on these systems for the price. I'm only interested in paying for compelling features I will use.