I reluctantly picked up a vita as a trade-up from my old PSP. A bit pricey when you factor in data storage options - HOWEVER, after playing the somwhat mediocre shooter, Unit 13, I have to say I will not be gaming on anything other than my PS Vita, out-of-the-house. even Unit 13 is light years more fun and "console-like" than anything ever made for an iPad. If you like console gaming and like the idea of having one with you on the go - forego iPad and grab a Vita. That said, I'd love an iPad too. :-)

The suckers that waited for the PS3 based upon the idea that it would be TWICE as good as 360 have fallen for the same crap that Sony has pulled every time. When the 360 was due for release, the footage was ACTUAL gameplay (i.e. Gears of War) Most of the stuff from Sony was fabricated. Nothing wrong with PS3 - it's on par with XBOX ... but it wasn't worth the wait. There is no way it is DOUBLE the 360 performance wise ... If that were the case, as Sony insisted it was, they could just emulate an XBOX 360 in software!!! Instead, they are barely breaking even with the XBOX in terms of performance ... I'm not surprised based upon Sony's track record, but what a con-job!!!