| Feature | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One | Wii U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $499.99 | $349.99 / 299.99 |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray/DVD | Blu-ray/DVD | 25GB Optical Disc (Proprietary) |
| RAM | 8GB GDDR5 | 8GB DDR3 | 2GB DDR3 |
| CPU | Single-chip x86 AMD "Jaguar" processor, 8 cores | 8 Core Microsoft custom CPU | Tri-Core PowerPC "Espresso" CPU |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics Core Next engine w/ 1152 shaders ] | 853 MHz AMD Radeon GPU w/ 768 shaders | AMD "Latte" 550 MHz GPU w/ 320 shaders |
| Storage | 500 GB 5400 RPM SATA II hard drive | 500 GB Hard Drive | 8GB or 32GB Flash |
| ] |
Ps Vita vs Gameshield vs Nitendo Ds
When it comes to hardware, the Shield wins. Nvidia's machine has a faster SoC, more memory, and a bigger battery. Both devices sport five-inch screens. But the Shield sports a 1280x720 LCD, whereas the Vita’s native resolution is 960x544. Both come equipped with touchscreens, though the PS Vita adds a track pad on the back. The Shield also includes analog triggers and clickable analog sticks
Of course, as a gamer, tech specs are fun, but it all comes down to the content, really. In that face-off, the Vita and Shield trade blows. The PS Vita comes from a hardcore gaming background, so you’re going to find specific titles that simply aren’t available through Google Play. File Uncharted, Persona 4, and Little Big Planet in that category. If you’re more into casual titles, you’ll find plenty in Google’s store, and at much lower prices. PS Vita games. cost upwards of £40 each, and even the same game on both platforms usually costs more for the Sony machine. As an example, Plants vs. Zombies sells for £14.99 on the PlayStation Store and just £0.99 on Google Play. Which I think is just crazy.
It’s even harder to compare Shield and Nintendo’s 3DS. For one, the technical differences get even more obscure. The 3DS has two screens, the top one delivering a glasses-free stereo picture at 800×240 (that’s 400×240 per eye), while the bottom offers a resistive touchscreen at 320x240. Combing 3D and a stylus-based touch experience, gaming on the 3DS is unlike any other platform.
Nintendo's first-party games are also unique in that they’re the only places you’ll find the Mario, Zelda, and Animal Crossing franchises.
The pricing difference are also significant enough that both handhelds appeal to separate markets. Nintendo’s 3DS retails for £170, while the 3DS XL (armed with larger screens, but no additional resolution) sells at £200.
So, after my comparison I have made clear what's better specs on paper wise and also feature wise. It comes down to your personal preference when you pick one of these consoles and handhelds. You can of course get the most expensive and top spec product or you can pick the mediocre one with decent specs and decent price just because you like the looks or UI or the company itself.