[citation][nom]janetonly42[/nom]This is still for sale too, Smart Phones signaled the end of dedicated hand held s.[/citation]
For the casual games sure, but very few hardcore games smart phones and tablets deliver
and when they do the controls are awful. Handhelds are by far the superior device to game on because they are specifically aimed towards such.
With the Vita you get Persona 4, Marvel Vs Capcom 3, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
With the 3DS you get Ocarina of Time, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Resident Evil: Revelations
With Smartphones/tablets you get what? Can you even name one game that can compare to the ones above and has great controls? The fact is no one who likes more serious gaming whether it be deep game-play, story telling, or any of the big appeals of good modern
games would prefer a phone or tablet over a dedicated handheld console. The market is still there and it will continue to be there.