Sony PlayStation Vita (3G + Wi-Fi)
Verge Review
Sony’s PlayStation Vita represents the company’s second entry into the volatile handheld gaming market. The original PlayStation Portable found reasonable success as a largely traditional system, with console-style games being bought in boxes from stores just like other PlayStations, but the portable gaming market has changed in the six years since that console launched. With $0.99 smartphone apps like Angry Birds satiating the boredom of many commutes, just how much appetite there is for...Basic Specs
| Form Factor | Slab |
|---|---|
| Screen size (diagonal) | 5 inches |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| 3G | Yes |
| Game media type | Cartridge, Internal / Downloads |
| Backwards compatibility | PSN |
Tech Specs
Also Known As...
| Alias | PS Vita |
|---|---|
| Codename | NGP |
Hardware
| Form Factor | Slab |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.17 inches |
| Width | 3.29 inches |
| Thickness | 0.73 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Primary orientation | Landscape |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Display
| Screen size (diagonal) | 5 inches |
|---|---|
| Technology | OLED |
| Resolution (longer) | 960 px |
| Resolution (shorter) | 544 px |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
Performance
| CPU brand | ARM |
|---|---|
| CPU model | Cortex A9 MPCore |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU model | SGX543MP4+ |
| RAM | 512 MB |
Input
| Controls | D-Pad, Shoulder buttons, Rear touchpad |
|---|---|
| Analog stick(s) | 2 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi support | 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 2.1 + EDR |
| 3G | Yes |
| GSM | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker(s) | Stereo |
|---|---|
| Built-in mic | Yes |
Storage
| External storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max external size | 32 GB |
Software
| Game media type | Cartridge, Internal / Downloads |
|---|---|
| Backwards compatibility | PSN |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Online store | Yes |
| Notable apps | LiveArea, Near |
Ports
| Video out | Yes |
|---|---|
| Headphone jack | 3.5mm |
| Data connections | Proprietary |
Rear Camera
| Video resolution | VGA |
|---|
Front Camera
| Video Resolution | VGA |
|---|
Power
| Removable battery | No |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Proprietary |
| Capacity | 2210 mAh |
8.7
Average User Review
of 3 total reviews
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- Design 9
- Display(s) 9
- Software 7
- Game selection 6
- Controls 8
- Camera(s) 5
- Speakers 7
- Performance 9
- Battery life 7
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