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ASIN | B003O6EATE |
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Release date | February 22, 2012 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #63,546 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #94 in PlayStation Vita Cases & Storage |
Product Dimensions | 3.29 x 7.17 x 0.7 inches; 1.1 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | 22031 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | June 6, 2011 |
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Sony's PlayStation Vita, previously codenamed "Next Generation Portable", is the successor to the PlayStation Portable hardware series. Vita retains the familiar general form of the PlayStation Portable hardware series while dramatically improving on virtually every aspect of its use with powerful and exciting new features including: dual touch pads at the front and rear, dual cameras at the front and rear, dual analog sticks, OLED Multi touch screen (capacitive type).
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Customers like the portability and graphics of the video game console. They mention that it's extremely light for its size, and the screen looks great. They appreciate the responsiveness of the touch screen and the rear touch sensor pad. They also appreciate the performance, but they dislike the memory card. Customers have mixed opinions on quality, battery life, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the PlayStation Vita. They mention that they did a pretty damn good job on the device, it's amazing, and user-friendly. They also appreciate the buttons, saying they are really good. The design is functional and sexy, and it has everything you need. Customers are also impressed with the Ridge Racer game, saying it looks great and plays great on the Vita, as well as the Netflix streaming.
"...about the PSV: display, controls, features, the games - top of the line...." Read more
"...on the go, the vita is a great choice, not only is it powerfull it has everything you need (except sterescopic 3D) plenty of features, trust me......." Read more
"...Obviously the Vita is pushing some great specs...I guess look them up if you interested to see how much power this device has...." Read more
"...Downloaded PS2 games support. The system is more than capable. So why not?Cloud saving for PSone classics & Minis...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the graphics of the video game console. They mention that the screen looks great, with a fantastic OLED screen. The touch screen is beautiful and clear, and is very responsive. The screen is stunning in both color response and resolution, and it is a huge improvement over the PSP's screen. Customers are impressed with the crisp character animations, the brilliant colors, and the excellent contrast.
"...And it is so for a couple of reasons.- the sharpest, best looking display I've seen on a portable-..." Read more
"...the touch screen looks beautiful and clear, very responsive, the touch pad in the back is a cool feature also...." Read more
"...The graphics are amazing for a handheld, heck they are amazing period! Uncharted looks almost as good as the PS3 Uncharted games...." Read more
"...The vita interface is fresh and doesn't feel dated. - PSP games look great, and there's a huge library of them available for purchase now...." Read more
Customers like the responsiveness of the video game console. They mention that the touch screen is very responsive, and the back touch sensor pad is also responsive. They say the rear touch panel is a great addition to the system, and it adds so many possibilities. The Playstation Vita is an amazing handheld device that brings forth beautiful graphics and is very comfortable in the hands. The two control sticks do a good job when handling games like Grand Theft Auto.
"...Just about everything about the PSV: display, controls, features, the games - top of the line...." Read more
"...it is a very good gaming handheld and i sure don't like gaming on phones or tablets and i don't really like the idea of getting a pricey high end..." Read more
"...The touchscreen seems quick and responsive when using the menu or using it during a game such as Uncharted...." Read more
"...Touchscreen is a great feature and I am glad they aren't shoving it down our throats by makings us adapt and use it...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the video game console. They say it's very easy to throw in your bag, it' is extremely light for its size, and very sleek. The screen is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of portability. The hardware feels solid, the weight of the device feels good in their hands, and the device is a powerful stand-alone portable system.
"...of small games off the PSN, I can say that I've had the best portable gaming experience ever - we currently have a PSP and a DSi in the house plus a..." Read more
"...While the Vita's data cards are much more portable and durable than the PSP's UMDs, downloadable games take up zero actual space...." Read more
"...Developers have direct access to the hardware and with a light weight OS, this provides us with a powerful gaming experience on the go...." Read more
"...True a tablet can do this, but the Vita is small enough to fit in your pocket and a better gaming device on the go, which is a bonus...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game console. Some mention that it has a good build quality and doesn't feel like a cheap piece of hardware, while others say that there are almost no good Vita games yet, it's average at best, and falls incredibly short of its potential.
"...translates into a super-smooth gaming experience with a bunch of non-gaming capabilities on top...." Read more
"...far are decent, not a big lineup but there are definitely some good games for the vita, like marvel vs capcom 3, ninja gaiden sigma plus, uncharted..." Read more
"...It seems to have a good build quality and doesn't feel like a cheap piece of plastic. The UI is nice and intuitive to use...." Read more
"...Nope. It's average at best. It's very grainy and doesn't focus well. But it's not such a big deal, you buy a playstation to game right?" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the video game console. Some say it's worth the money, feels like an expensive piece of hardware, and is in good condition. However, others say it is overpriced and not worth the investment.
"...are going to be coming out for this device so that in-itself is worth the investment." Read more
"...Worth the money now, but just barely. If you're on the fence, you might want to wait until a price cut or until that "must have" game comes out." Read more
"...A couple of things. The most annoying is, of course, the hyper-overpriced memory card...." Read more
"...Overall I felt like I got something worth my money, which to me is extremely important...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the video game console. Some mention it has a good battery life, while others say that it has bad battery life.
"...the Vitas proprietary memory cards....I feel like the battery life has actually been improved with all these software/firmware updates as of late...." Read more
"...Mediocre / Poor Battery Life. As much as I hate to admit it, it seems like bad battery life is a trend in all of our electronics now...." Read more
"...It is true that the LCD Vita does have better battery life. I seem to get a few more hours out of my LCD Vita when compared to my OLED Vita...." Read more
"...else there are some slight drawbacks, first off the battery life is lacking when gaming, which is a bummer considering this is a gaming platform,..." Read more
Customers are not happy with the memory card of the video game console. They say that it's expensive and the memory cards are proprietary. They also complain that Sony has created yet another memory card format that can't be used with other devices.
"...The vita has NO INTERNAL MEMORY, which i think was needed....at least 500mb would have been nice to have, the memory cards can be expensive..." Read more
"...capability to play many PS One classics and PSP games, the 4gb just simply isn't adequate. The cards come in 4gb, 8gb, 16gb and 32gb variants...." Read more
"...much more portable and durable than the PSP's UMDs, downloadable games take up zero actual space...." Read more
"...There is just so much wasted space on the game cases, I just wished they designed them to have built-in compartments for other games...." Read more
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Briefly - and I will update my review as I experience more of the PSV - these are my findings so far.
HARDWARE AND FEATURES
I'm not going to get into details because Amazon's page has it all. Yes, it's quad-core this, and super-high-rez display that but what counts is that it translates into a super-smooth gaming experience with a bunch of non-gaming capabilities on top. I'm surprised how immersive playing a game on such a small screen with such tiny speakers can be. And it is so for a couple of reasons.
- the sharpest, best looking display I've seen on a portable
- the dual analog sticks make all the difference - Sony learned from past mistakes
- the back touch panel are something that it's better to experience because it's the one clear innovation on this machine and it won't give you headaches (sorry Nintendo :) )
- games can be either downloaded or purchased and shared on physical media - like I said, Sony is learning from past mistakes (sorry PSP Go)
- seamless integration with the PS3 and the Playstation Network
- a bunch of great multimedia apps including Netflix - I'll have more to say about these after I stop playing Uncharted :)
- cameras - more later but I heard that some games allow you to build characters that look just like you
THE GAMING EXPERIENCE
Anyone who has a PS3 or a PSP should feel very familiar with the PSV. All the PS3 controls are there although some of the buttons are smaller. Add to that the 'touch' capabilities on both front and back with support for gestures and the gaming possibilities are almost endless. Because of its high resolution, there can be a lot happening at the same time on the PSV's screen and, don't forget, you can also feel the action while playing.
I don't feel like doing comparisons at this time but anyone who claims that the PSV is no big deal because we can play games on our phones should experience the PSV and then consider revising their statements. Vita can easily play any one-dollar game that a phone can play and I'm sure we'll get a couple of those and Vita can do just about everything a smart phone or tablet can do and most of the time do it better, but no phone or tablet can play Uncharted and no 'next generation' phone or tablet is likely to be able to play Uncharted or Little Big Planet. And, let's not forget that the Vita costs a less than most smart phones.
EVERYTHING ELSE
I haven't had time to explore all of Vita's features yet but, they're all in there. Multimedia, wireless connectivity, music playback... it's all in there. Add to that one of the best laid out, intuitive and responsive user interfaces and even non gamers should be happy to have a Vita around.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
A couple of things. The most annoying is, of course, the hyper-overpriced memory card. You can't play 'big games' without one and Sony decided to make lots of money on this proprietary 'must have' add-on which is anything but optional. Then there's of course Sony not making the Passport program available in the US. We have a PSP and lots of games on UMDs. Not being able to play them on the Vita is very frustrating.
Other than that... perhaps I should have titled my review 'gamer changer' because the Vita is likely to change me into a more active portable player. I used to prefer the PS3 over the PSP but I'm not sure this will always be the case in the future. I know that I won't put the Vita down until I'm done with Uncharted and once I complete that there are at least half a dozen games available on lunch date that I'd like to play.
Oh and... I don't really like sharing our Vita with the kids at this time but I have to :)
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NOTES OF CAUTION
Before deciding whether you want to buy a Vita and as you are budgeting for one, keep the following in mind:
* SINGLE-USER SYSTEM - or so it is meant to be at this time. Like the PSP, the Vita will recognize only ONE account. Unlike the PS3, you can't have other members of your family or friends log with a sub-account. If you are planning to share the PSV, Sony suggests that individual users keep their game saves on separate memory cards but you will still be logged on the Vita as the one user who 'owns' it.
* TROPHIES - A Sony representative confirmed to me that only the 'owner' will get credit for the trophies, no matter who may be earning them during gameplay because the PSV only recognized one user.
* DOWNLOADS - If you buy a 'download' you will have to download that game on each of your family members memory cards who wish to play that game individually.
* MEMORY CARDS SIZE - see above for the multiple users scenario. In addition, get the biggest memory card you can possibly afford. The size of downloaded games tends to be enormous. Uncharted alone is 3.2 GB which is just about all that a 4 GB card can hold. Most games I care about seem to be 2 GB or larger.
* DON'T PLAN ON BUYING MANY DOWNLOADABLE GAMES - see above. Half a dozen downloaded games would fill up your 16 GB memory card with little room for anything else. I would buy games on physical media whenever possible.
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the hardware:
pros:
is pretty impressive, some games out now will not look amazing but if you look at the uncharted game you can see that the vita will show its full potential later on. the touch screen looks beautiful and clear, very responsive, the touch pad in the back is a cool feature also. The vita has a built in mic for games and chatting with other vita users. Also, the vita has 2 cameras, one in the front and back. 2 analog triggers which are great for fps and fighting games, its like holding a wider thinner version of a ps3 controller. The system looks very durable and is very stylish. Battery life will not be more than 5 hours but should be enough to entertain me in a plane flight or a long trip in a train. lightweight for its size, wi-fi or 3g connections. (i avoided the 3G since i see no real benefit from it)and a cool feature is that you can connect the vita to a ps3 for remote play, bluetooth and ad hoc is supported also.
cons:
even though you get 2 cameras ....let me tell you though, you will not use this to take high quality pics or videos maybe just for gaming purposes. The vita has NO INTERNAL MEMORY, which i think was needed....at least 500mb would have been nice to have, the memory cards can be expensive (went with the 8gb)The vita is not as portable as the nintendo DS.
the software:
pros:
the vita's OS is nice, not the most customizable but easy to use. It supports apps like facebook,twitter, a web browser and party chat. It comes with the trophies (achivements) app and a very cool app called near! where you can find other vita gamers near your location and see their profiles and gaming habits. The games so far are decent, not a big lineup but there are definitely some good games for the vita, like marvel vs capcom 3, ninja gaiden sigma plus, uncharted golden abyss, hotshot golf, resistance burning skies to name a few. You can also use the ps store to download digital copies of vita and psp games, i hope in the future we will get to play psone and ps2 titles.
cons:
Even though the vita will get constant updates to its software, right now it still needs some improvements especially with its web browser and other social apps, the web browser its a little slow to load and look around the web page. Would be nice for the OS to have more customization. Even though you can use other apps on the background while pausing a game, others like the web browser will ask you to quit the game! this needs to be changed. Would be cool to be able to do like on a PC with the alt + tab feature with windows and use other software in the OS while the game is paused in the background.
conclusion:
If you love gaming on the go, the vita is a great choice, not only is it powerfull it has everything you need (except sterescopic 3D) plenty of features, trust me....games will get better and this will be great for sports games and first person shooters also which never did to good on handhelds. I would avoid getting the 3G version, i think later on a newer version with 4G but i think wi-fi would be best for online play and not all games will supports a 3G connection.
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I also very much appreciate the seller placing a 16GB Memory card inside as opposed to the standard 4GB. Helps for storing more games than normal. About the only downside was the lack of support overall in North America, meaning you’ll have to import certain titles that never made it over if you want to play them. Overall, very satisfied with my purchase. Will buy from the seller again in the future when possible.
P.S.:If you're looking for family friendly games, I recommend you take a look at the 3DS lineup.
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2021
Loosening a screw improved the creak though its not gone and dont feel comfortable leaving it like that. The x button being the most used button it annoys the f out of me, might try some fixes from online if it persists.
Pros:
-Beautiful screen
-Similar CPU and GPU as the new iPad
-Lots of PS3 / PSN features and games working from the get-go
-Playstation Plus, Cross-Buy, PSOne support on the way
-Console-quality First Party titles
-Some nice and innovative uses of the gyros, front and rear touch and cameras in games like Uncharted
-Nice variety of optional apps (Netflix, Facebook, Youtube, Skype, etc)
Cons:
-Unimpressive battery life; cannot be changed.
-Costy memory sticks
-Weak third party support
-Slow sales mean uncertain future for the console