Sony: 3DS and PS Vita can live side by side

The Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita can live together side by side as they offer different experiences.

PlayStation Europe boss, Jim Ryan, told CVG that the two handhelds aren't in direct competition with each other.

Ryan said: "I think the gaming offerings [of 3DS and Vita] are so different right now that I think there's plenty of space for both systems to live side by side quite happily."

Ryan added that the Vita and 3DS could clash in the future when they target the younger demographic.

"I think over time that the PlayStation Vita will - like all consoles to - skew to a younger demographic, so there will be some collision there."

Sony ruled out a price cut for the PS Vita earlier this week.