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Sony is looking forward to the future of the handheld market with the release of its powerful new handheld device — PlayStation Vita. Utilizing a massive OLED screen, dual analog sticks and a read touchpad, Sony is looking to market the device to gamers who are looking for a console-like experience on-the-go, but does it’s short battery life and lack of advertising, before the actual launch that is, keep the Vita from challenging Nintendo for handheld supremacy? Read on for our full-review on the system and what you have to look forward to.
The System:
PlayStation Vita: Full Review
Specs:
CPU: ARM® Cortex™- A9 core (4 core)
GPU: SGX543MP4+ External Dimensions: Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm
Screen (Touch Screen): 5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED Multi touch screen, Rear Touch Pad, Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
Cameras: Front camera, Rear camera
Sound: Built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone
Sensors: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
Location: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location service support
Wireless Communications: Mobile network connectivity (3G), 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR
Release Date: February 22, 2012
Models Available: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi + 3G.
Price: Wi-Fi only: $249 USD, Wi-Fi + 3G: 299 USD
Launch Games:
Uncharted: Golden Abyss: Full Review
Uncover the dark secret behind the 400-year-old massacre of a Spanish expedition as Nathan Drake follows the murderous trail of an ancient and secret Spanish sect. Caught in the middle of a rivalry between Jason Dante – his old friend – and Marisa Chase – the granddaughter of an archeologist who has mysteriously vanished without a trace – Nathan Drake races into the treacherous river basins, undiscovered temple ruins and karst caverns of Central America in search of a legendary lost city, only to find himself pushed to the edge of the Golden Abyss.
Wipeout 2048: Full Review
Get ready to experience the thrill and speed of anti-gravity racing as the original hyper velocity racing game, Wipeout 2048, is back and completely rebuilt for the PS Vita system. Rebuilt exclusively for PS Vita’s intuitive controls with touch interface, motion active tilt, and voice activated controls, players can race against anyone anytime (including PS3 players) with up to 8 players simultaneously and compete for first place within the online leaderboards.
ModNation Racers: Roadtrip: Full Review Coming Soon
Modnation™ Racers for the PS Vita system brings endless hours of Kart racing to players’ fingertips, where creativity rules on and off the track. Get on the starting grid of over 300,000 tracks available online, or just race in the competitive circuit. Race with a new set of controls enhanced with the PS Vita’s array of features, including touch control, Six-axis steering and social media tools like ModTraveler and ModMiles.
Little Deviants: Full Review Coming Soon
In Little Deviants, join the devilish deviants in a series of madcap adventures that allow you to have fun discovering and experimenting with the new PS Vita functions including rear touch and front touch, Six-axis motion sensors, front and rear cameras and microphone.
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational : Full Review Coming Soon
Get ready for a completely new way to play Hot Shots Golf®, as the over-the-top golf franchise is back with a number of new features for the PS Vita system. You’ll never have to leave the golf course with non-stop challenges from friends or bitter rivals, and PS Vita specific functions will enable you to better prepare each shot from tee to green.
Little Deviants: Full Review Coming Soon
In Little Deviants, join the devilish deviants in a series of madcap adventures that allow you to have fun discovering and experimenting with the new PS Vita functions including rear touch and front touch, Six-axis motion sensors, front and rear cameras and microphone.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Full Review Coming Soon
EA Sports FIFA Soccer: Full Review Coming Soon
Touch My Katamari: Full Review Coming Soon
Lumines: Electronic Symphony: Full Review Coming Soon
Army Corps of Hell: Full Review Coming Soon
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen: Full Review Coming Soon
Michael Jackson: The Experience HD: Full Review Coming Soon
Rayman Origins: Full Review Coming Soon
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus: Full Review Coming Soon
Dynasty Warriors Next: Full Review Coming Soon
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend: Full Review Coming Soon
F1 2011: Full Review Coming Soon
Digital Download Titles:
Super Stardust Delta: Full Review Coming Soon
The Super StarDust™ franchise blasts its way into players’ hands with its latest iteration: SuperStarDust™ Delta. With brand-new features made specifically for the PS Vita system, players can access an arsenal of weapons with the PS Vita’s touch control screen, including freezing time, unleashing missiles, creating black holes, and crush attacks. Players can also tilt the screen to view beyond the horizon and shake the PS Vita to create a devastating Shockwave attack.
Escape Plan: Full Review Coming Soon
Placing bite-sized entertainment in the palm of your hands, Escape Plan features two hapless characters, Lil and Laarg, who have been captured and need your influence, skill and brainpower to escape from a dark labyrinth of irreverent puzzles and traps. Escape Plan takes advantage of the PlayStation®Vita’s (PS Vita) multi-touch display, rear touch panel and swipe interfaces. Players can swipe, squeeze, poke and slap these guys to interact and manipulate the environment and help Lil and Laarg survive each deadly room before their captor and nemesis recycles them and turns them into his minions … or sheep
Hustle Kings: Full Review Coming Soon
Building upon the success of Hustle Kings™ for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system, Hustle Kings for the PS Vita system is the ultimate pool experience on-the-go. Featuring ultra-realistic visuals brought to life through OLED technology, Hustle Kings sophisticated, yet minimalist pool bar is the perfect place to hone your skills and earn extra cash before entering the bustling online scene.
PS Vita Apps:
LiveTweet: This is the twitter app for the PS Vita
Flickr: This allows you to upload your in-game screenshots and any phoots taken from the camera to your Flickr account.
Netflix: Right on queue, the Netflix app has been released on launch day.
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