I've never really understood the point of buying both in these days. I mean, with the GTS, Wonder Trade, and proliferation of the internet, it's really easy to get all your version exclusives nowadays even if you barely have any friends. Seems like just buying the same game for the price of two. Oh well, perhaps some want to experience ALL the version differences, like story?
Anyway, due to this (and the fact that I have a boyfriend who I am sucking back into my avid Pokemon obsession who will buy the opposite version. Also, lack of money helps), I'll be getting the red version. Which is Omega Ruby. I'd honestly prefer if it were Alpha Ruby and Omega Sapphire, due to liking the word "Alpha" better than "Omega" and not being too found of it in general, but it does have a better ring to it. Also, a ruby is my favorite gem!
Ironically, back in Gen III, I got Sapphire for Latias and the other version exclusives I preferred better. (Including Kyogre. Not too found of Groudon, to be honest. It looks like a giant red cheese grater to me) But as I, again, have a boyfriend who will get the opposite version, we can just trade for exclusives anyway. He wants Latios, and I want Latias. All works out. I can finally correct this oversight of having Sapphire even though Ruby is my favorite gem. :3