Why you should want a Ps Vita
The Playstation-Vita is one of the most innovative peaces of technology to hit the gaming scene sense INSERT WORD HERE. Chances are, if you don’t own a Ps Vita you either haven’t played one, aren’t a fan of Sony, are extremely broke, have been abducted by aliens or you are living in a cave(Ehh who knows maybe Bin Ladin had one in his cave days..lol..Speaking of caves, if you haven’t yet caved and are somehow still unimpressed or ill-informed about the ps vita, then I am here to give you a few reasons on why you should save your fricken lunch money or go mo some lawns to purchase & own this remarkable machine. I carry this thing with me everywhere I go and there are huge reasons for that.
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The Features
The Ps Vita comes packed with a gigantic goodie bag of bells & whistles that will please both hard-core & casuel gamers alike.It has everything the Psp has, should have had & more.Check it out.
Front & Rear touch Screen/pad: The Ps Vita comes equip with both a front & rear touchscreen/pad. The multi touch display offers new ways to complete challenges and actions alike, all on a stunning 5″ OLED screen. The rear multi touch pad gives you greater hand control while freeing up the brilliance of the front OLED screen.
Front & Rear cameras:the device has two (front and rear) 0.3 megapixel cameras, both which run at 640×480 (VGA) at 60 frames/s, or at 320×240 at 120 frames/s.
Six Axis Motion Sensor: Like the Ps3 (six axis) controller, the Ps Vita With PS Vita System’s motion sensor technology, actively engage with the game like never before as you touch, tilt, and steer your PS Vita System. Discover the endless ways to manipulate your environment, engage with your characters, and utilize in game tools.
GPS:The built in GPS feature allows you to locate, connect and play with friends and social networking apps like near.*Available only on 3G/WiFi systems.
Duel analog sticks: Uncompromised portable gaming is here. Enjoy a fully immersive experience with intuitive dual analog sticks that give you the ultimate in gaming control. Perfect for First & 3rd-person Shooters etc.
Wifi+3g: The game never stops. With 3g you can play any time & anywhere with an infinite choice of ways to locate, connect, discover, share and game. You can also play with real-time scores, game rankings, news feeds, competitive multiplayer game sessions and cross-game text messaging, on the move.
Multiplayer: The world is in play, so join in. Find, challenge, play and share with friends and players around the world by connecting with them online at no extra cost.(I’m speakn ta you Xbox)
Microphone: Control characters and apps, direct actions and customise games using voice-activation with the built-in microphone.
Cross–Connectivity
Sony is supporting major Cross-Connectivity Between the Playstation 3 & Ps Vita. These are basically like Sony’s answer to Nintendo’s upcoming console the Wii-U. Here are some of Sony’s accolades
that you get for owning a Ps Vita. Cross-your-Eyes..lol
Cross–Play: Cross-Play enables both Ps3 & Ps Vita owners to play together & or compete against eachother simultaneously.
Cross–Controller: The Cross-Controller feature allows us to discover cool new ways to play our PS3 games by using the PS Vita system’s unique features to control selected titles.
Cross–Buy: The Cross-Buy program allows you to buy a game for your PS Vita or your PS3 and get the same title for free or at as discount on the other system.
Cross–Goods: Cross-Goods ensure that you can share in game items & DLC between compatible Ps3/Vita titles such as “(LittleBIGPLANET) LBP,LBP2,LBP Vita & LBP Karting
Cross–Save: Cross-Save allows for you to save your game on ps3 and continue the game where you left off on your Ps Vita & vice versa.
Remote-play: The Remote-Play feature allows you to use your PS Vita to access compatible games and video content on your PS3. Most recently, we have learned that all Ps4 games will be able to utilize the remote-play feature, aside from those games that need the ps eye camera.That means Infamous Second son,Watch Dogs and so on “On The Go..Yesssssssssssssssss””””
The Games
Most of the games on Ps Vita can match up to graphics very close to that of its Big Daddy Counter part “The Ps3.This becomes clear when you play games like Uncharted:Golden Abyss or Rayman :Origins. With the 5”OLED screen which displays approximately 16 million colors and the addition of Duel Analog Sticks, we are able to get authentic console experiences on the go. Here are some of the various & mostly noteworthy games for the Ps Vita that you should try out if you havent already.There is something for everybody so no one feels left out.Must own games are tagged with a *
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Action/Adventure
*Gravity Rush
*Uncharted:Golden Abyss
*LittleBigPlanet Vita
*Rayman Origins
*Retro City Rampage(PSN)
*Metal Gear Solid HD collection
*Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
Shinobido 2:Revenge of Zen
*Touch My Katamari
Dungeon Hunter Alliance
*Lego Harry Potter:Years 5-7
*Lego Batman 2:DC Super Heroes
*Sumiono:Demon Arts(PSN)
*Army Corps of Hell
Fighting
*Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom
*Mortal Kombat
*BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
Reality FIghters
Supremacy MMA Unrestricted
Racing
*Modnation racers
*Ridge Racer
*Spy Hunter
*F1 2011
*WIpeout 2048
Asphalt:Injection
Motor Storm RC
Ben 10 Galactic Racing
Music
Sound Shapes
Michael Jackson tTHe Experience
Shooters
*Resistance Burning Skies
*Unit 13
ARCADE
Super Stardust Delta
Zen Pinball 2(PSN)
Little Deviants
Sports
Madden NFL 13
MLB 12 The Show
Ea Sports FIFA Soccer
Hot Shots Golf World Invitational
Vitua Tennis 4
Hustle Kings
Puzzle
*Escape Plan(PSN)
*Lumines: Electronic Symphony
UPCOMING GAMES (What to watch for)
Playstation All-Stars Battle Royal
Street Fighter X Tekken
Need for speed Most Wanted
Assassins Creed 3:Liberation
Sly Cooper:Thieves in time
Cod Black Ops: Declassified
Sonic & all-stars racing Transformed
Silent Hill:Book Of Memories
Soul Sacrifice
Killzone: Mercenary
Guacamellee!(PSN)
Teraway
Ratchet & Clank:Full Frontal Assault
The Apps
Yup, just like your smart phones & tablets, the ps vita has Apps and a dedicated space on the PSN store.
Facebook: connect with friends, check your News Feed, and update your status with your greatest gaming achievements.
Twitter(livetweet): With LiveTweet for PS Vita System you can see all of your Twitter Friends and Tweet directly from you PS Vita System without leaving your Party or quitting your game.
Four Square: Use the GPS on your PS Vita System to check in wherever you are through Foursquare.
Flickr: Take, post, and view your favorite pictures online through the Flickr app on PS Vita System.
Netflix: Instantly watch thousands of TV episodes & movies on your PS Vita System with the Netflix app. Not a Netflix member? Sign up within the app and start your free trial today.
Youtube: Millions of videos at your fingertips.
With YouTube on your PlayStation®Vita System, you can watch millions of YouTube video, from comedy to gaming tips to today’s viral trends.
Skype: Make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls right from your for PlayStation®Vita System.
Paint Park: Paint Park is a fun PS Vita’s app for touchscreen to making and sharing drawing.
Near: Near is the social networking app on the PS Vita System that allows you to check in to real life locations and pick-up and or leave gifts for other gamers to find and use in their games. You can also locate and connect with your PlayStation®Network friends and other gamers nearby. With near you can check out which games are the most popular and highest rated by fellow gamers near your location.
Party: The Party application allows players to text and voice chat in real time with their PlayStation®Network friends even if they’re playing different games. Create a party with up to 8 people to not only stay in constant contact with your friends but also to join into their online multi player session directly. Tap on the heart icon to add a favorite party to reconnect with your friends again.
Playstation Store: Download thousands of your favorite games through the PS Store.
Trophies: Through the Trophies app you can browse all your PS3™ and PS Vita System trophies.
Group Messaging: The Chat app allows users to share texts and photos on the PlayStation®Network.
Photos/Camera: Discover Augmented Reality using the Front and Rear Cameras.
Friends: The Friends app allows you to see all your PlayStation®Network friends.
Remote play: Allows users to operate their PS3™ console with their PS Vita System.
Music: Using the music player you can import MP3, MP4, and Wave files from your PC or PS3™ onto your PS Vita System.
Videos: The video application provides high quality picture by using the OLED.
Welcome Park: Welcome Park is an app which allows users to learn the basic ways to operate PS Vita System’s new ways to play.
Internet Browser: Browse the web with full HTML 5 support on the beautiful 5″ OLED screen.
AR Play: By merging the real world and the game world, augmented reality helps you discover a new way to play.
Nico Nico: Watch both professional programming and self-broadcasting subscribers. Over 25 million subscribers have already signed up world-wide!
Treasure Park: Treasure Park uses near to collect treasure map, and make an educated guess to based on that information to locate the treasure.
UPCOMING APPS
Frobisher says: Enjoy hilarious mini-games and interact with your PS Vita System in just about every way possible.
Tag: T@g offers creative expression, location-based gaming, AR and urban art discovery. You can create your own graffiti t@gs to share and compete with other t@ggers.
Wake-Up CLub: Wake-Up Club is a fun, interactive Alarm Clock application for your PlayStation®Vita System!
PS Mobile
Known in the past under the moniker “Playstation Suite, Playstation Mobile is meant to be Sony’s answer to the app store, while simultaneously providing Playstation like content on Playstation certified smart phones & selected android phones.In addition, anyone can currently pick up a dev assitant kit for free (here), create a game, and get it certified for the app store if they have some basic coding skills.
The Price
So the Ps Vita can be priced differently depending on the model or bundle you get.Lets check out your options.
Ps Vita 1st Edition Bundle: $349.99
- Includes: PS Vita 3G/WiFi System, Limited Edition Case, a DataConnect Session Pass,4GB memory card & Litte Deviants the PS Vita game.
- Play with your friends when you want and in more places with the AT&T 3g Mobile Broadband Network.*
Ps Vita Wifi Model: $249.99
- Includes: Ps Vita Wifi System, AR Cards & Adapter with usb cable.(memory card sold separately)
Ps Vita 3G/Wifi Lauch Bundle: $299.99
- Includes: PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi System + 8GB Memory Card + Free PSN Game*
- Play with your friends when you want and in more places with the AT&T Mobile Broadband Network.**
Or you could wait a few weeks from now and pick up these lovely bundles.
PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Assassin’s Creed III Liberation Bundle: $249.99
Experience new ways to play Assassin’s Creed with the exclusive new saga only on the PlayStation®Vita system. Start gaming right out of the box with this all-in-one bundle, which includes the PlayStation®Vita Wi-Fi system and Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation Game.
- All-in-one bundle with the Special Edition White PlayStation®Vita for the ultimate Assassin’s Creed enthusiast.
- Take full advantage of the Playstation®Vita system’s front and rear touch screens and Six Axis motion sensors to execute slow-motion chain kills, pickpocket unsuspecting victims, and pursue your enemies astride a canoe.
- Connect your PlayStation®Vita to your PlayStation®3 to unlock exclusive weapons and missions in Assassin’s Creed III.
- Catch every detail from the voodoo-haunted swamps of New Orleans to the ancient Mayan ruins with PS Vita system’s stunning, 5″ multi touch OLED screen.
Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified Limited Edition PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Bundle: $249.99
Experience console gaming in your hands with the all-in-one Call of Duty®: Black Ops: Declassified Limited Edition PlayStation®Vita Bundle. Make your game social with the classic Call of Duty® multiplayer experience (up to 4v4) with friends over Wi-Fi. With Dual Analog Sticks and the high-definition 5″ OLED touch screen, the adrenaline-rush action of Call of Duty® is in the palm of your hands.
Bundle features:
- All-in-one Limited Edition bundle includes PS Vita Wi-Fi system, Call of Duty®: Black Ops: Declassified Game, and 4GB Memory Card.
- Call of Duty® gaming experience in the palm of your hands. Only on the PlayStation®Vita system.
- Classic Call of Duty® multiplayer experience (up to 4v4) with friends on Wi-Fi.
- Ultimate control in targeting your enemies with Dual Analog Sticks.
- Throw grenades and melee, using the high-definition 5″ OLED touch screen.
- Give your team an advantage with sharable multiplayer loadouts, using PS Vita’s Near technology.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The bottom line is that you should all save your lunch money, mow some lawns, baby sit some kids, play the lottery, rob a bank & start a charity fund to get a hold of this system. Dont deprive yourself of solid gaming experiences just because you think its too expensive.Everybody expects Sony to drop the Price just because Nintendo dropped the price of the Nintendo 3ds but realistically, the Ps Vitas price is totally justified by everything you can do with it.Before we even knew how much the Ps Vita’s price was, alot of us were so excited that we said wed pay 3 to 400 bucks for it and never had a problem.After Nintendo, people totally forgot what they said expecting sony to follow suit.Again, those who have the system love it to death and if you dont believe me, just look up tons of reviews.
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