The PS Vita isn't a half-bad Internet tablet, but is marred by Sony.

I bought the Assassin's Creed PS Vita bundle during Black Friday on Amazon for $180 and it has finally arrived on my doorstep. I upgraded it to the latest firmware before I got going on it.

Firstly, I am very surprised that the Vita comes with quite a few applications beyond the standard web browser: Skype, Netflix, Youtube, Twitter, an e-mail client, Foursquare, to name a few. While the application selection pales in comparison where a real mobile OS is concerned, I appreciate that these applications are on there, and they cover a good majority of my needs from an Internet-enabled handheld device. Only thing missing is a good banking application, access to cloud synchronization services like Dropbox and Skydrive, and Paypal, but I don't do too much of either anyway.

If Sony can just open up application development to third parties, eliminate the use of proprietary memory, lower the price, and mount some better cameras onto the thing, I can easily see the Vita being a stiff competitor to devices like the iPod Touch.

The PS Vita demonstrates much promise - only if Sony taps into its fullest potential.

It's because it's stuck squarely between markets that its floundering. People looking for a tablet have tons of better options. Many even cheaper. People looking for a gaming device are left wanting for compelling games to play, that they can't play on a console.darkspineslayer

For $180, I consider the Vita to be a surprising good Internet tablet for its price. Plus, it can play more complex games than a regular smartphone or tablet can.

The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.danish-death

If Sony can just open up application development to third parties, eliminate the use of proprietary memory, lower the price, and mount some better cameras onto the thing, I can easily see the Vita being a stiff competitor to devices like the iPod Touch.

The PS Vita demonstrates much promise - only if Sony taps into its fullest potential.

The_Capitalist

I'm sure Sony is planning a new PS Vita slim which will require a new type of memory stick, be made of cheap plastic, have no front camera, and only cost a measly $279.99 when it releases :)

[QUOTE="danish-death"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.charizard1605

How is it mismanaged? Commercials I can see but otherwise I am happier with the games than I was on psp. I got my shooters and hack n slash faster. Though there isn't a skateboarding games yet so its not all pros.p4s2p0

How is it mismanaged? Commercials I can see but otherwise I am happier with the games than I was on psp. I got my shooters and hack n slash faster. Though there isn't a skateboarding games yet so its not all pros.p4s2p0

Yeah we know but how long will we continue to blame Sony before they actually do anything about it or Vita dies?SaltyMeatballs

The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.ms555

Its so stupid that 1 or 2 games completely control the handheld market in Japan.

[QUOTE="ms555"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]The PS Vita is an excellent device in all regards, and it could be highly successful in multiple markets, but Sony's mismanagement is what is causing all of its issues.crimsonman1245

Its so stupid that 1 or 2 games completely control the handheld market in Japan.

[QUOTE="p4s2p0"]How is it mismanaged? Commercials I can see but otherwise I am happier with the games than I was on psp. I got my shooters and hack n slash faster. Though there isn't a skateboarding games yet so its not all pros.danish-death

How is it mismanaged? Commercials I can see but otherwise I am happier with the games than I was on psp. I got my shooters and hack n slash faster. Though there isn't a skateboarding games yet so its not all pros.p4s2p0

I bought the Assassin's Creed PS Vita bundle during Black Friday on Amazon for $180 and it has finally arrived on my doorstep. I upgraded it to the latest firmware before I got going on it.

Firstly, I am very surprised that the Vita comes with quite a few applications beyond the standard web browser: Skype, Netflix, Youtube, Twitter, an e-mail client, Foursquare, to name a few. While the application selection pales in comparison where a real mobile OS is concerned, I appreciate that these applications are on there, and they cover a good majority of my needs from an Internet-enabled handheld device. Only thing missing is a good banking application, access to cloud synchronization services like Dropbox and Skydrive, and Paypal, but I don't do too much of either anyway.

If Sony can just open up application development to third parties, eliminate the use of proprietary memory, lower the price, and mount some better cameras onto the thing, I can easily see the Vita being a stiff competitor to devices like the iPod Touch.

The PS Vita demonstrates much promise - only if Sony taps into its fullest potential.

The_Capitalist

Vita has similar hardware to iPad 3.

It would be nice to have a Vita that docks with a tablet i.e. like ASUS Padfone.

The tablet uses the compute hardware from Vita.