PlayStation Vita - The New Generation Portable

Sony Vita is Sony Corporation's answer to a revolutionary new gaming console. The New Generation Portable or Platform (NGP) or Sony PlayStation Vita (PSV), which in Latin means life, is now the new trend in handheld gaming. This new device is being touted as making gaming more on the go or even making the attempt to make stationary gaming consoles portable. Despite the names and intent of this new console its overall aim is to excite diehard gamers and even those of us who can appreciate innovative video game technology.

The new console is the successor to the Sony PSP devices and follows the trend among new handhelds by including a touch screen display and an abundant of other features that will enhance users playing experiences. The NGP features include a bright and beautiful five-inch OLED capacitive front multi-touch display with a maximum resolution of 960 x 544 pixels in 16 million colors and 16:9 aspect ratio, dual thumb sticks and pads, a front and rear camera, built-in speakers and microphone and a multi-touch rear touchpad interface.

Additionally, the console is considered as being very powerful because of its quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MP Core CPU, (the same found inside the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S no less) and 512MB RAM and 128 VRAM. Connectivity include Bluetooth technology and the Sony portable will come in two models, a Wi-Fi only version and a Wi-Fi/3G version with connection through AT&T Mobile Broadband Network. Other features include:

Multi-touch Rear Touchpad: this feature has been the most popular among gamers because it provides better hand control for playing games while freeing up the front display screen. Sony describes the touchpad as allowing the user to manipulate almost anything in the game by allowing for such tasks as touch, grab, trace, push and pull hand movements.

Multi-use ports and Dual Memory Slots: there is no internal storage on the device; however there are multi-use ports for USB connection. Additionally, memory slots include a SIM card (Wi-Fi/3G model only) and also for the proprietary PlayStation Vita card used for personal and downloaded content (Sold separately from 4GB up to 32GB and is necessary to play most NGP games).

Cross Play: Cross platform play allows a user to play a game on their PS3 console, pause it and resume playing the game on the NGP. Additionally, users can join multiplayer games on the device and play against players on their PS3 consoles.

PlayStation Near: is a location-based service that use GPS and sensors to detect other NGP users in the vicinity which allows users to view other players profiles, current games and send messages and challenges. Additional features include Party, which allows friends to form a group, use cross-game party chat and enter games as a team; LiveArea, which allows users to message comments on other players games and sessions and Activity, which is an updated feed of in-game accomplishments of friends such as high scores and Trophy unlocks in real-time.

Six Axis Motion Sensors: includes three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass that allow active gaming involvement for accurate motion tracking during game play.

Front and Rear Cameras: creates reality like experiences during game play. Users can also take photos, stream video and participate in social networking.

Battery Life: Sony indicates battery life for the NGP is three to five hours for gameplay, five hours for video playback and up to nine hours for music.

UMD (Universal Media Disc): Games for the device will ship on small proprietary flash memory-based cards, which means UMDs will not be supported on the NGP. As a solution, Sony came up with the UMD Passport Program.

Owners of the NGP can download a program to their PSP device's memory, register their UMD discs with a PSN (PlayStation Net) account and then the UMD becomes available for purchase at a discount from the PlayStation Store as a digital download assuming the game is on the list of available titles.

Wi-Fi/3G Connectivity: Although Sony is offering 3G connectivity only through AT&T Broadband Network; the NGP does not have the capability to make phone calls. The 3G connectivity basically helps with GPS functionality and provides the ability to download new content and features to the device. Currently, AT&T is offering two plans without a contract requirement to owners: 250MB of data for $15 a month or 2GB of data for $25 a month.

After reviewing the features of the New Generation Portable, it is understandable why gamers are eager to get their hands on it. Sony is definitely sending the message that their new handheld is all about gaming and has the horsepower, touch screen display and gaming controls to keep users happily occupied for hours.

Not only is the New Generation Portable packed with some great features, but it is easy to use, allows multi-tasking and has an intuitive user interface. The downside to the device is perhaps the battery life and users having to purchase a separate proprietary memory card to download and play some of the Sony Vita games. For more information about new generation portables, visit my website at http://www.motionsensorvideogameconsole.com/.

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PS Vita: The Top 10 Must Have Video Games For Sony's New Generation Portable

The PS Vita highly anticipated launch is here. Some consumers pre-ordered their new handheld or imported it from another country so they would not have to wait until the new generation console's launch date. Sony has announced there would be 25 games available and another ten shortly thereafter with a 100 more video games to be released after the launch date.
Most gaming enthusiasts have already become familiar with the PS Vita games available for the device since they were able to purchase them early or from another country. Most people understand that the Sony has already stated it has produced a device that is going to offer an unprecedented and exciting gaming experience.
The games will be distributed on a game card or can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Since the PS Vita does not have onboard flash memory, users will need to purchase a separate Sony proprietary memory card to save digital content, network PlayStation apps and games. In fact, without this memory card some games and system apps will not work. Most gamers are purchasing the memory card and games while they wait for the arrival of their new console.
With that in mind, gamers everywhere will want to know which games are worthy of their attention, time and most importantly, their money. Let's take a look at the most popular and bestselling games that have been suggested for the PS Vita.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Fortune Hunter, Nathan Drake takes on a deadly voyage to Central America, as he seeks to reveal the fate of a Spanish expedition that disappeared 400 years previously by jumping, swinging and cheating death. Users love the game play and graphics, stating that it is fun, challenging and with some cool twists.
Little Deviants this game has been described as not really being a game, but a series of demos that shows users how well the PS Vita performs especially with its alternate control functionality. Little Deviants is about the completion of mini-games while achieving certain point totals. Players unlock in-game medals that unlock new mini-games and more to round out the gaming experience. If you don't purchase this game outright, it does come part of a PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Limited Bundle, although the cost of the game is added to the price of the console.
wipEout 2048 if you like fast paced games, this is the game for you. This game is described as being all about fast racing. It is the ultimate adrenaline rush, lightning-fast-paced racing with touch, tilt and voice controls.
Ultimate Marvel versus Capcom 3 the PS Vita version of this game is an update to the game Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This game adds new fighters in eight new stages as well as the largest change that includes the options of using the touchscreen as an input source. In other words, players can fight by just tapping on the screen.
Lumines Electronic Symphony uses its combination of thumping soundtrack and flashy, beautiful imagery to engage you in the game. The core game is being able to arrange two-by-two (or more) squares of the same color, which are wiped away by a "time line" that moves at the tempo of the song playing.
ModNation Racers Road Trip is a kart racing game similar in concept to Little Big Planet. This game allows customization of characters, vehicles and tracks. Players can choose from an assortment of terrain types and use the rear touch pad to modify the environment (tracks). Players will find the gameplay to be fun and responsive.
Everybody's Golf (aka Hot Shots Golf) is an intuitive, arcade-style, vibrant golf game on some of the most beautiful and colorful courses. This is one of the bestselling games in Japan and is considered a really good golf game. Everybody's Golf can best be described as a fun-loving, feel good game that constantly rewards players for their efforts. Players earn and lose points for every shot which is more than enough motivation to encourage players to concentrate and absorb themselves in the games.
Escape Plan is an aesthetically pleasing 2-D puzzle that features a stylish, monochrome color scheme with two unique characters, Laarg and Lil. As the title implies, the two have to escape a variety of dangerous rooms filled with assorted challenges and objects making survival the ultimate objective.
Super Stardust Delta is one of the least expensive PS Vita games at $9.99, and it is also one of the popular games suggested as a must have. The game involves a player piloting his ship around a planet while firing weapons in any direction. If you are a fan of the shoot-em-ups and chaotic, fast-paced arcade type shooting games, this is the game for you.
Ridge Racer is a high-octane racing game with stunning graphics and heart-pounding action. Ridge Racer features high-speed action, high-performance racing machines, that creates an edge-of-your-seat type experience.
There you have it, the top ten bestselling or popular games for the PS Vita. All of the games should be available now or at launch date. As you can see, Sony has introduced some neat games for its powerful and versatile handheld console. The games showcased here are the most popular, provide the most beautiful graphics and challenges and most importantly, they are the top ten games recommended by gaming enthusiasts. For more information, visit my website at http://www.motionsensorvideogameconsole.com/.

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