Sony PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi)

• 8.2

  CNET Review

  February 12, 2012 | 7:00 PM PST

  The Good: The PlayStation Vita delivers amazing visuals on its 5-inch OLED touch screen that look almost as good as PS3 graphics. The system's launch lineup is very impressive and allows for downloading of some games (including all first-party titles) over the PlayStation Network. The Vita's operating system is smartly designed, easy to use, and ultraresponsive. The unit feels great to hold and has excellent standby battery life.

  The Bad: The Vita uses proprietary media and connections across the board, and even requires the purchase of a separate memory card to play most games and use most apps, which results in a hidden cost. Battery life could be better, and there's no way it can be replaced by the user. There's also no video out. Also, some antipiracy implementations are a bit cumbersome to deal with (for example, mounting the Vita to a PC/Mac for file transfer). It's also unclear how much storage the Vita has onboard, and it'll cost you more money for larger Vita Memory Cards.

  The Bottom Line: Overall, the PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now.

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• 10.0

  alaTest.com

  May 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

  Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 reviews of Sony Playstation Vita from international magazines and websites.

  The Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 78851 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 100/100 = Excellent.

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• 8.0

  t3.com

  April 25, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

  Review Summary: Sony PS Vita Review: It's the long-awaited follow-up to the flawed PlayStation Portable gaming handheld, adding a touchscreen and quadcore power

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• 9.0

  electronista.com

  March 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: Sony aims for the fences in mobile gaming.

  The Verdict: Many had written off Sony from the mobile gaming arena not long into the PSP's history: high prices and a lack of major games kept it on the sidelines as the Nintendo DS took over. Apple and Google have seemingly been poised to deliver a killing blo

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• 8.0

  techdigest.tv

  March 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: Sony's long-awaited PSP successor, the PlayStation Vita, is finally here. The most powerful handheld gaming console of all time, there's no denying it's a mightily impressive bit of kit. But in this age of tablet and smartphone apps, not to mention...

  The Verdict: The PS Vita delivers exactly what Sony promised it would; a no-compromises hardcore gaming experience that wows instantly and blows the socks off the competition. It's the most fully featured handheld to date, with its touch controls, dual sticks, 3G...

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• No Rating

  consumersearch.com

  March 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: Though it is not without some controversy, when it comes to game play the critics are nearly unanimous: The Sony PlayStation Vita is a tour de force -- pretty much the best handheld gaming system ever released. That doesn't stop some from questioning...

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• 8.0

  3g.co.uk

  February 28, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: Enjoy some ‘proper' gaming on the PS Vita

  The Verdict: Games fans who want something more than the simple Android and iPhone offerings can enjoy some ‘proper’ gaming on the PS Vita

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• No Rating

  news.com.au

  February 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: By Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson ON eve of Vita launch, experts divided over whether it can attract gamers turning to smartphone apps.

  The Verdict: First-person shooters don't always make it to portable consoles, but the Vita will get Unit 13 at launch. More about stealth attacks than running and gunning, the game makes use of the device's two joysticks, encouraging players to crouch behind items...

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• 8.0

  itreviews.co.uk

  February 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: With powerhouse graphics and a great set of features, PlayStation Vita takes handheld gaming to a whole new level. The handheld game's market is now very different from...

  The Verdict: If you don’t consider yourself a gamer, then the PlayStation Vita isn’t going to change your world. Buy a tablet or a smartphone and you’ll get ample gaming goodness and a device you can use for other things. If you are a gamer, however, the Vita is...

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• No Rating

  techworld.com

  February 16, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: The Sony PlayStation Vita is a portable gaming device with a lot of potential, but it suffers from a few problems. Read our Sony PlayStation Vita review for more.

  The Verdict: As with any new gaming platform, the key to success for the PlayStation Vita is the development of sufficient great games, but we like the design and build of the Vita.

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• 8.0

  pcadvisor.co.uk

  February 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

  Review Summary: The Sony PlayStation Vita is a portable gaming device with a lot of potential, but it suffers from a few problems. Read our Sony PlayStation Vita review for more. Updated, 14 February 2012

  The Verdict: As with any new gaming platform, the key to success for the PlayStation Vita is the development of sufficient great games, but we like the design and build of the Vita.

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Price Range: $249.96 - $356.27

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: PSV22032