Modded 3DS vs Modded PS Vita - Which One is Better?

Today we are comparing a modded 3ds vs a modded ps vita in 2024. Both systems when modded make the system feel more alive than ever. We go over what you can do with a modded 3ds and modded ps vita, memory options for a modded 3ds and modded ps vita, current pricing for each system, and which one I prefer.

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Here is a tutorial for 3DS modding:

Here is a tutorial for Ps Vita modding:

[GLC]

Both these consoles are so goddamn great and still hold up to this day. Don't get me wrong, the Switch and Steam Deck are cool but I prefer having handhelds that can actually fit in your pocket.

[lucidx]

Great video. I just modded my n3DS yesterday. Brought new life into my system. Now my backlog is endless LOL

[E-Z_Gamerz]

Took me awhile to realize how great of a system 3DS was. I was a Sony fanboy forever…

[seer]

Mostly interested in getting a Vita to play Monster Hunter Frontier private servers. Because I miss 4U online on the 3DS and pretendo doesn't support it yet.

[lesterbronson]

Personally, I’d choose Vita everyday of the week since I’ve always preferred Playstation’s games more. It would be cool to get a 3DS someday. This year might be the year I finally mod one of my handhelds haha. Sick video as always and last night’s game sesh was fun man!

[acerkylesf]

the real selling points here are the exclusive emulators. vita has the commodores and sega saturn, but the 3ds has n64 and the authentic ds mode and actual 3d virtual boy that doesn't kill your eyes

[iBMcFly]

Toughest call, they don’t have a lot of overlapping content, so ideally both would be good. They just have different kind of games, so I think it all comes down to what type of games you like to play.

[realg]

Great video bro !! Really having a hard time choosing one 😅

[OneCentWonder]

For me, with the amount of ports the Vita has received and will continue, I think it takes the cake. Though the 3DS has SMT4 so theres that

[spiderbuzz]

The fact that jak and daxter doesn't run very well but the other collections do is just insane to me I mean how hard is it for that but it can run the metal gear solid collection really well

[tgred]

I’m Team Both!
I have a Vita oled and a New 2DS XL. They’re both awesome for different reasons.
Vita: Power, more homebrew variety, better screen
3DS: Better 1st party, clamshell design. Many more benefits to both but too much to type lol

[akyraccoon]

Vita! PSP plays natively since it has psp hardware inside the vita. You have the entire library of ps1, psp and vita on the palm of your hand without any issues. The portability of it is just wonderful, I always carry the vita anywhere than my switch or 3DSXL since it has MvC3 almost a 1:1 port of the ps3 version. The fighting game library of the vita is top notch. Also incase you have analog problems, the vita's analog sticks can easily be replaced.

[yamizoku]

In my opinion I plan on going with a 3ds just because the emulation process for the ds+3ds library just don't play well on pc, not so much performance wise but more so the whole dual screen/clam shell design.

[NinjaxWizardGoVroom]

Cool video dude thanks for helping me decide! I have to get both lol 😂

[lnsflare]

Personally, I would argue that the libraries are about as large and good as one another's, it's just that the Vita has no marketing in the West so people keep thinking under of had no games.

[robras]

I’m definitely team both, such great systems the both of them and super unique. You’ll struggle to have the same experience on any emulator 🔥

[crestofhonor]

I've had both since 2012 and I loved my time with them. There are times when I'd play my Vita more and other times my 3DS and vice versa. The one thing I've always loved about the Vita was its display. I also wished the Vita had gotten more support and more games. I was more annoyed that the Vita got a lot of the same games as the 3DS instead of the console versions as often times these games didn't push the Vita at all. Although some games were just flat out better on the Vita like Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed. I had that game on Vita and Wii U and I always gravitated to the Vita version because it's visual compromises weren't that bad compared to the Wii U and the game ran well. The 3DS version was not good as I tried it via the eShop Demo

[timtx]

I got both a New 3DS XL and a PS Vita 2000, and I'd definitely go for the 3DS. The Vita is still great tho, but the 3DS games just make the decision easy for me.

[catman]

Can u still play online on modded vita?

[selfaware]

I bought a Vita 1000 model for cheaper than any clamshell 3ds. Replacing the battery was easy, buying a cheap grip was worth it, retroarch runs well, overclocking is a plus, honestly adrenaline has way too many bugs, best of all is getting to play a tony hawk game on the go.
When I had a 3ds I never got the chance to mod it and regret it. I choose the vita since I own it, bad answer, but that's just how it is
I appreciate all the porters and modder for it