PlayStation Vita Price, Specs, Review, Release Date

Sony on Monday night unveiled its upcoming portable console, which it dubbed PlayStation Vita, at the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles. The device will include software such as social network Near for players to share games and �Party,� which is Vita�s answer to party chat.

Both the PS3 and the Vita versions use a cloud-based game save mechanism, and they're mutually compatible. This means you can play the Vita version on the bus, save it, and when you get home, pick up at the same point on your PS3.

Specification:
Front Display: 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED).
Rear: Multi-touch pad.
Controller: 4 direction controller, Two analog buttons. Multi-touch OLED screen, six-axis motion sensors.

PlayStation Vita Review
Weight: PlayStation Vita looks big but light in hands.
Hard case: made of plastic.
Controllers: controls are nice. The analog sticks are smooth, the touchscreen controls feels ok. Touch interface on the back of the device.
Screen: resolution is great. also comfort for movie watching purpose.
Camera: Dual camera, front and back.

Game tested:
Little BIG Planet for Vita has some fun game play. A combination of the analog and touchscreen controls for a better experience.
The tennis game, can be played with just touchscreen or just analog controls.

PlayStation Vita Price
Wi-Fi-only model at $249 (�151) and a 3G and Wi-Fi model at $299.

PlayStation Vita vs Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo has a good implementation of 3D on the portable, but PS Vita feels more powerful. For casual gamer, Nintendo 3DS should be ok. If you need a powerful portable gaming device, go to PS Vita. Price: Vita $249, Nintendo 3DS $250.

PlayStation Vita Front

PlayStation Vita Back

Games
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, LittleBigPlanet, Ruin, Little Deviants, Hot Shots Golf, Reality Fighter, Hustle Kings, ModNation Racers, Wipeout, Super Stardust Delta, Bioshock, Street Fighter X Tekken, Call of Duty.

Release Date
The global rollout for Vita starts this holiday, but U.S. consumers can expect Vita in stores in 2012.

UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss for PS Vita



PlayStation Vita (Sony Official Video)



Little Big Planet for PlayStation Vita