PS Vita: Get To Know The Vita’s Features And Specs

About PlayStation Vita Near
Near is a location-based social network from Sony. It makes use of the Vita’s Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity to see what nearby gamers are playing. Vita users can even give other players some game-related items through the program.

About PlayStation Vita LiveArea
LiveArea is Vita’s new interface, which makes it basically a new XMB version. You just touch the chosen game or app and it will launch that specific software. You will also be given info and updates on other people who are playing the game you have chosen.

Region-Locking
The Vita will be region-free, according to Sony Worldwide Studios VP, Michael Denny. Users can play games coming from any country in the world.

Vita Game Format
Games designed for the PlayStation Vita will be stored on memory cards with 2GB or 4GB capabilities. They can also be downloaded. Retail stores will most likely marked games at prices of $29.99, $39.99, or $49.99 in the U.S while they will cost around £22.97, $32.97, and £42.97In the U.K.

Battery Life
The handheld gaming device’s battery can last up to five hours depending on how you use it.

Basic List of PlayStation Vita Specs
CPU
•    ARM Cortex A9 core
•    (4 core)

GPU
•    SGX543MP4+

Width
182.0mmm

Height
83.5mm

Thickness
18.6mm

Screen
•    OLED 16:9 display
•    5 inches (diagonally)
•    960 x 544 resolution
•    Approx. 16 million colors
•    Capacitive multi-touch screen

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