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Media: PS Vita Card
CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM
Display: 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, 24-bit color, 960 × 544 qHD @ 220 ppi
Graphics: 4 core SGX543MP4+
Input: Touchscreen, Rear touchpad, Sixaxis motion sensing, Three-axis electronic compass, D-pad, 12 × Buttons (
,
,
,
, L, R, Start, Select, Home, Volume ±, Power), 2 × Analog sticks
Camera: Front and back VGA cameras 0.3 MP @ 60 fps/320×240 @ 120 fps
Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Online services: PlayStation Network
Dimensions: 83.55 mm (3.289 in) (h), 182 mm (7.2 in) (w), 18.6 mm (0.73 in) (d)
Weight: Wifi:260 grams (9.2 oz), 3G: 279 grams (9.8 oz)
• In the Party application, voice chat and text chat with friends and other players who also use PS Vita systems.
• In the PS Store application, shop online at PlayStation Store for games, videos, and other content. You can also download the latest free trial versions of games and promotional videos.
• Use "near" to find players in your vicinity, discover what games your friends and other players in the vicinity are playing, share information about the games you are playing, and share game items with other players.
• In the Friends application, become online friends with other PlayStation Network users nearby and around the world. Check your status and the statuses of your friends. You can communicate with friends in other applications such as (Party) and (Group Messaging). You can view your friends’ activities on their profile screens and in the communication area of games. You can also comment on your friends’ activities.
• In Group Messaging, exchange messages with friends and other players who are using PlayStation Network from PS Vita systems and PS3 systems. You can also use (Group Messaging) to receive information from PlayStation Network, and to send invitations to play games and to parties in (Party).
• In the Trophies application, view the trophies you have earned playing games and compare trophies with your friends.
• In the Photos application, take and view photos and videos with your PS Vita system.
• In the Browser application, view web pages on the Internet.
• With the Music application, listen to music on your PS Vita system. You can also listen to music copied from a PS3 system or a computer.
• In the Videos application, watch videos on your PS Vita system. You can also enjoy movies downloaded from PlayStation Store.
• In Remote Play, access and operate a PS3 system in a remote location from your PS Vita system.
Backward Compatibility
Play all your old digital PSP games on that pretty OLED screen. Filtering is optional and you can even assign buttons to the right analog stick.
For at least some games:
• Load times are faster.
• Framerate is better (compared to stock 222mhz PSP and 333mhz overclocks).
• Dithering is sadly still present, but bilinear filtering helps a bit with it, especially on 2d content.
• The OLED makes a difference with overall image clarity as well - even the non-dithered PSP games look somewhat grainy on original hardware when viewed side-by-side.
If you're not pleased with the default system, there is already a nice collection of accessories for it.
European Starter Kit includes:
• Screen protector
• Cleaning Cloth
• Wrist Strap
• Game Cartridge Case
• Pouch
• Official Case
European Travel Kit includes:
• Screen protector
• Cleaning Cloth
• Wrist Strap
• Game Cartridge Case
• Travel Case
• Car Adaptor
You can also find third-party screen protectors, card cases, grip attachments and other gadgets.
Gallery with all Panels available for your Vita at launch.
Digital Foundry | " If it's a pure gaming machine you're after[...], PlayStation Vita is precisely catered towards your needs."
Engadget | "[...]it's hard to shake the Vita's siren call: adopt early, it says, I'm worth it."
Eurogamer | "[...]PlayStation Vita is potentially the most powerful and flexible gaming handheld ever[...]"
Game Revolution | "The Vita is seemingly the perfectly built device."
IGN UK | "Despite its faults and the challenges it may face in the larger consumer market, it remains an impressive handheld. It offers gameplay experiences never before seen on a portable device and with time, could emerge as a powerhouse mobile platform."
Kotaku | "This is indeed, the most powerful and physically capable gaming handheld ever made, one sold for a reasonable price and that supports both the buy-games-at-a-gameshop lifestyle and the download-everything one."
TheSixthAxis | "[...]it sports one hell of a screen – it really is impressive, the resolution high enough to keep everything crisp and the colours really do pop – it’s especially gorgeous at night and surpasses everything else I’ve seen[...]"
The Verge | "The PlayStation Vita is quite simply the most desirable handheld gaming device yet released."
The Verge (Video Review) | "[insert quote here]"
[IMPRESSIONS]
Media: PS Vita Card
CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM
Display: 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, 24-bit color, 960 × 544 qHD @ 220 ppi
Graphics: 4 core SGX543MP4+
Input: Touchscreen, Rear touchpad, Sixaxis motion sensing, Three-axis electronic compass, D-pad, 12 × Buttons (
Camera: Front and back VGA cameras 0.3 MP @ 60 fps/320×240 @ 120 fps
Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Online services: PlayStation Network
Dimensions: 83.55 mm (3.289 in) (h), 182 mm (7.2 in) (w), 18.6 mm (0.73 in) (d)
Weight: Wifi:260 grams (9.2 oz), 3G: 279 grams (9.8 oz)
Backward Compatibility
Play all your old digital PSP games on that pretty OLED screen. Filtering is optional and you can even assign buttons to the right analog stick.
For at least some games:
• Load times are faster.
• Framerate is better (compared to stock 222mhz PSP and 333mhz overclocks).
• Dithering is sadly still present, but bilinear filtering helps a bit with it, especially on 2d content.
• The OLED makes a difference with overall image clarity as well - even the non-dithered PSP games look somewhat grainy on original hardware when viewed side-by-side.
If you're not pleased with the default system, there is already a nice collection of accessories for it.
European Starter Kit includes:
• Screen protector
• Cleaning Cloth
• Wrist Strap
• Game Cartridge Case
• Pouch
• Official Case
European Travel Kit includes:
• Screen protector
• Cleaning Cloth
• Wrist Strap
• Game Cartridge Case
• Travel Case
• Car Adaptor
You can also find third-party screen protectors, card cases, grip attachments and other gadgets.
Gallery with all Panels available for your Vita at launch.
I got it!! Darn I'm so excited! I couldn't believe how premium the device feels despite being light.
Digital Foundry | " If it's a pure gaming machine you're after[...], PlayStation Vita is precisely catered towards your needs."
Engadget | "[...]it's hard to shake the Vita's siren call: adopt early, it says, I'm worth it."
Eurogamer | "[...]PlayStation Vita is potentially the most powerful and flexible gaming handheld ever[...]"
Game Revolution | "The Vita is seemingly the perfectly built device."
IGN UK | "Despite its faults and the challenges it may face in the larger consumer market, it remains an impressive handheld. It offers gameplay experiences never before seen on a portable device and with time, could emerge as a powerhouse mobile platform."
Kotaku | "This is indeed, the most powerful and physically capable gaming handheld ever made, one sold for a reasonable price and that supports both the buy-games-at-a-gameshop lifestyle and the download-everything one."
TheSixthAxis | "[...]it sports one hell of a screen – it really is impressive, the resolution high enough to keep everything crisp and the colours really do pop – it’s especially gorgeous at night and surpasses everything else I’ve seen[...]"
The Verge | "The PlayStation Vita is quite simply the most desirable handheld gaming device yet released."
The Verge (Video Review) | "[insert quote here]"
[IMPRESSIONS]
This thing makes a great first impression, it's a very slick piece of kit, the speakers are clear and loud and the OLED screen is just simply gorgeous
The Vita is some seriously lust-worthy hardware.
This thing is hot sex.
So this is the "I can't believe I'm playing this on a handheld" feeling I've been wanting for so long. Amazing device.
Yo this shit is outstanding, best gaming handheld ever automatically.
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