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#1 AtariKidX
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"There are a bunch of games already out for the machine, and if this is going to be a success, there should hopefully be a bunch more. With the Vita, Sony didn't only build a better handheld, it built one of the best."

PlayStation Vita Features:
• 5-inch OLED Multi-Touch Touchscreen
• Dual Thumbsticks
• Rear-and-Front Cameras
• Rear Touchpad
• Sixaxis Motion Tech
• Three-Axis Electronic Compass
• WiFi (3G for the 3G Model)
Bluetooth
• 4 core SGX543MP4+
• 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM
• Dual Speakers

http://kotaku.com/5869602/sony-delivers-with-the-ps-vita-it-does-not-disappoint?popular=true

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#2 ZumaJones07
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it has no games
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#4 DethSkematik
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Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D.
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#5 campzor
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cant wait for it...such a fantastic looking system.
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#6 AtariKidX
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Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D. DethSkematik
Also the PSVita have Bluetooth.........that is very amazing.
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#7 edidili
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It's a really impressive piece of hardware and so cheap for what it has. It will all come down to the games in the end though.

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#8 Victorious_Fize
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This powerhorse of a handheld shall be mine!
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#9 Peredith
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[QUOTE="DethSkematik"]Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D. AtariKidX
Also the PSVita have Bluetooth.........that is very amazing.

...How? :?

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#10 D4W1L4H
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[QUOTE="AtariKidX"][QUOTE="DethSkematik"]Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D. Peredith

Also the PSVita have Bluetooth.........that is very amazing.

...How? :?

4 core, 512MB RAM, 3G+WiFi, OLED screen, but the most fascinating part is undisputedly bluetooth.

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#11 inggrish
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been wanting to see som proper reviews of the system. Thanks for posting. Definately want one of these, will probabaly buy a couple of months down the line after Europe release to go with my 3DS :)

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#12 JohnF111
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The best thing about it is the variety of inputs, i'm looking forward to using the touchpad but other than that it's standard technology, there's just a lot of it in one device.
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#13 SaltyMeatballs
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Hardware wise there was never any doubt. It's all about the games. Solid launch games it looks like it, they need to keep the momentum going.
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#14 SaudiFury
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Eventually i'll get it.

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#15 dommeus
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I think 'Vita' is a pretty s***ty name for it.

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#16 inggrish
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Hardware wise there was never any doubt. It's all about the games. Solid launch games it looks like it, they need to keep the momentum going.SaltyMeatballs

I agree, so long as they don't suddenly lower support like they did with the PSP, then the Vita should get a nice library of games

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#17 p4s2p0
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[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Hardware wise there was never any doubt. It's all about the games. Solid launch games it looks like it, they need to keep the momentum going._Matt_

I agree, so long as they don't suddenly lower support like they did with the PSP, then the Vita should get a nice library of games

But they didn't lower support psp got plenty of good sony titles I enjoyed 2 god of wars, 3 socoms, a resistance. There was also killzone but it wasn't fps/tps
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#18 starjet905
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it has no gamesZumaJones07
For you. But for those who consider buying it, there are many.
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#19 Zaibach
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Hardware wise there was never any doubt. It's all about the games. Solid launch games it looks like it, they need to keep the momentum going.SaltyMeatballs
this, just waiting for that killer media app for those long commutes and some sort of battery pack

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#20 SaltyMeatballs
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[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Hardware wise there was never any doubt. It's all about the games. Solid launch games it looks like it, they need to keep the momentum going.Zaibach

this, just waiting for that killer media app for those long commutes and some sort of battery pack

Or a portable USB charger, I believe Vita can charge via the USB port.
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#21 Zeviander
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Wooo... another Vita circle jerk thread.
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#22 Zaibach
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Wooo... another Vita circle jerk thread.Zeviander
yh brah, welcome to the party, I have unzipped my trousers, so feel free to get started

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#23 PA_DUTCH
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Wooo... another Vita circle jerk thread.Zeviander
keep your homoerotic descriptions to yourself :)
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#24 elbert_b_23
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i stopped caring about anything Kotaku said years ago they are all fanboys that run that site
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#25 kuraimen
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Well looks like the Vita is the handheld I was waiting for. I'll wait for some other reviews but I think I'll end up getting it.
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#26 DarkLink77
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All those games and nothing interesting to play.

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#27 Heil68
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Seems like a good review.
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#28 BibiMaghoo
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It looks great, Ill buy one when I can. Here in the UK though it is already getting a bad rep. Its hit mainstream news that the hardware is having issues.

They have also confirmed that it will launch in the uk with 33 games. Thats a good selection for launch imho

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16267938

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#29 SecretPolice
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Wooo... another Vita circle jerk thread.Zeviander
Oh oh, me thinks you just became the pivot man, enjoy. :twisted:

Anyway, never been much interested in portable gaming but this does seem like a winner.. Hmmm ? :P

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#30 deactivated-57ad0e5285d73
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I think I'd rather buy an Ipad than a Vita. I'm not dissing the system, but the price makes it questionable for me. Sometimes I don't like looking at the amount of money I spend on games. To my my right, I can see a 360, wii, ps3, psp, ds, 3DS, and a few large stacks of games. Would I like to have the Vita? Sure, but I don't know if I really need one.

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#31 pc-ps360
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i swear to god sony are a s s h o l e s. why the hell didnt they relase this for NA also i want this for the holidays :evil:

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#32 HalcyonScarlet
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I have no interest yet, you me it's just an expensive Sony product with no identity. When it get's a ton of great games, 6 months a year in and it starts showing what it's about, then i'll be interested. But Right now it's no more exciting to me than an iphone or ipod or something.

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#33 Spartan070
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Launch price?
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#34 jun_aka_pekto
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I love my PSP because it can double as a decent media device. How is that aspect on the Vita? Plus, I saw the Vita's spec mention it has a built-in GPS. Will that be for US-spec Vita's as well?

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#35 The_Capitalist
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Buy this mid-cycle, people. There are no games at the moment, but the hardware looks sweet - would love to see homebrew software on it.

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#36 Wasdie  Moderator
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Sounds like a real quality peice of hardware.

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#37 Epak_
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I'm interested but I'd be even more interested if I didn't already have a PS3.

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#39 ShadowriverUB
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Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D. DethSkematik

Not only that, it got same senors as Move which is more accurate :)

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#40 ShadowriverUB
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[QUOTE="DethSkematik"]Wow, I did not know the PSV had sixaxis built in! :o Not that I'm a huge fan of it, I'm just making a bigger deal than I should :P. Anyway, looks pretty awesome. Feb. can't come soon enough :D. AtariKidX
Also the PSVita have Bluetooth.........that is very amazing.

You really didnt know about that? i knew since annoucment, not to mention PSP Go had BT too

...How? :?

Peredith

-Bluetooth is supperior to WiFi for local area multiplayer, it's much easier to set up

-BT headset support (you can find vieos about it right now)

-PS3 controller support? (i know PSP Go had such function)

-Other wireless accesories support

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#42 KevinButlerVP
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but does it have Mario and Zelda? can't let all those children down Sony, or is that Nintendo's job?
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#43 SecretPolice
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Checked and not available in the US until Feb 2012 !!?? WTF, I may have bought one for myself for Christmas. :oops:

Oh well, that's what I like about MS being a US company, the gadget would no doubt launch here first but TBH, they'd likely do a worldwide launch. Eh, I think the Premium higher priced version of Next Box will launch with a unified handheld :shock: I'm in !! :P

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Checked and not available in the US until Feb 2012 !!?? WTF, I may have bought one for myself for Christmas. :oops:

Oh well, that's what I like about MS being a US company, the gadget would no doubt launch here first but TBH, they'd likely do a worldwide launch. Eh, I think the Premium higher priced version of Next Box will launch with a unified handheld :shock: I'm in !! :P

SecretPolice

Look at how the 360 and Wii launch went in early december when those were launched mass shortages and silly prices on eBay, its probably a better idea its a staggered launch for logistics and general things such as making sure theres enough to go round.

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#45 Kaze_no_Mirai
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I was originally planning on getting at launch but I'm gonna be low on cash so I might need to wait for a price drop :(
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#46 SecretPolice
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[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Checked and not available in the US until Feb 2012 !!?? WTF, I may have bought one for myself for Christmas. :oops:

Oh well, that's what I like about MS being a US company, the gadget would no doubt launch here first but TBH, they'd likely do a worldwide launch. Eh, I think the Premium higher priced version of Next Box will launch with a unified handheld :shock: I'm in !! :P

razgriz_101

Look at how the 360 and Wii launch went in early december when those were launched mass shortages and silly prices on eBay, its probably a better idea its a staggered launch for logistics and general things such as making sure theres enough to go round.

I can see your point a bit but still, the chances of me and probably many, many others buying one as a impulse buy for the US holidays is much, much greater than me buying one in Feb 2012.

But again, I'm sure Sony has it's reasons and some may be what you pointed out. :P

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#47 commonfate
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Am very hyped for the Vita... but there are few games I want to play on it so far.

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#48 lowkey254
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I think 'Vita' is a pretty s***ty name for it.

dommeus
I've read that it means "life" in Japan. Maybe Sony is telling it's consumers to... Get a Life!
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#49 Kaze_no_Mirai
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[QUOTE="dommeus"]

I think 'Vita' is a pretty s***ty name for it.

lowkey254
I've read that it means "life" in Japan. Maybe Sony is telling it's consumers to... Get a Life!

Latin :P
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#50 HalcyonScarlet
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[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Checked and not available in the US until Feb 2012 !!?? WTF, I may have bought one for myself for Christmas. :oops:

Oh well, that's what I like about MS being a US company, the gadget would no doubt launch here first but TBH, they'd likely do a worldwide launch. Eh, I think the Premium higher priced version of Next Box will launch with a unified handheld :shock: I'm in !! :P

SecretPolice

Look at how the 360 and Wii launch went in early december when those were launched mass shortages and silly prices on eBay, its probably a better idea its a staggered launch for logistics and general things such as making sure theres enough to go round.

I can see your point a bit but still, the chances of me and probably many, many others buying one as a impulse buy for the US holidays is much, much greater than me buying one in Feb 2012.

But again, I'm sure Sony has it's reasons and some may be what you pointed out. :P

That is a good point, I don't know why Sony keep missing the boat with this. PS3 launched in the UK in March with a massive price tag, a seriously ballsy move. People couldn't even shift them on ebay, because that only works at Christmas when people really want one in time. And the Vita will cost north of £200. Again seriously ballsy.