Gaming Gadget - PlayStation Vita

Great Expectations for PS Vita 

 

Most avid game fanatics know that Sony Computer Entertainment creates the best gaming devices on the market. One of this is PlayStation Vita, a handheld game console considered to be the eighth generation of its kind. It was released in Japan on December 17, 2011; following its commercial release in North America, Europe, South America and Singapore on February 23, 2012. Its design is slightly different as compared to its predecessor, PlayStation Portable. Also, the Vita can rival most gadgets on the market today, because it has almost the same technology that they use.

Basically, PS Vita has 3G, Wi-fi, and Bluetooth; it features touch screen capabilities for most of its games and a camera that we usually see on e-tablets these days. It also boasts, its social networking applications along with its “Cross-Platfrom” capabilities – where you can play games with other PS3 owners. Nonetheless, gamers cannot be swayed just by these features; they are looking for a distinct gaming experience that is both fresh and groundbreaking. 

We can classify these expectations in the following categories:

• Games under its belt – So far the Vita has 110 games and that includes popular titles like Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, Killzone, Final Fantasy X, Mortal Combat and Need For Speed: Most Wanted. There are games that we really want to try on the Vita like NBA 2k13 or a new franchise of Gran Turismo but they will come in time, we’ll just have to wait for those titles.

PS Vita Games

•  Graphics – Gamers want to experience the “Eye-Candy Effect,” PS Vita utilize PowerVR SGX543MP graphic processing unit and this can provide visuals that are at par with the original Xbox. Not so bad after all, considering it’s only a handheld gaming console.

• Controls – Hardcore gamers are very particular when it comes to controls. So far, its  input device comprise of the conventional D-pad, 2 analog sticks, 12 buttons that PS Portable has; but it also integrated new controls that could enhance the gaming experience like touch screen, rear touchpad, six-axis motion sensing and three-axis electronic compass. 

PS Vita Ports

•   Connectivity – The need for a community; every gamer wants to be part of a group that shares the passion for a particular type of game. PS Vita offers the opportunity for gamers to interact and compete with each other through the PlayStation Network.

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Overall, PlayStation Vita is still the best platform for handheld gaming and I wouldn’t recommend using Smartphone for hardcore gaming.

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